October 17, 2019
There are a lot of new items this week, please scroll all the way through.
All rowers & families (Spring too!):
Please take special note of our upcoming fundraisers and participate!
Slade Crane
Slade is a Varsity senior rower for GV Crew. Outside of rowing, he enjoys skiing and watching football. Right now, he is undecided on his plans after high school. When it comes to rowing for Great Valley Crew, Slade most enjoys giving it his all and staying in time, especially to songs like "Sumo". He likes that rowing is unique and has inspired him to work hard. For new rowers he has this advice: "Always power through, you'll always feel better in the end."
From Coach Emily: Navy Day Regatta
Hi all! This past weekend we raced on Saturday afternoon at the Schuylkill for the Navy Day regatta. Considerably smaller than Head of the Schuylkill, Navy Day gives us a nice stepping stone to once again check out how we stack up against competition. 
Our boys varsity 4+ finished 13th out of 33, managing to have faster times than some boats who beat them at Head of the Christina. This trajectory is exactly what we want to see and gives us a great baseline moving into a bit more training time before traveling to Philly once again for Head of the Schuylkill. 
Ava was able to get out in the single only 1.5 practices prior to Navy Day, but handled Saturday very well. Considering the short amount of time, she got back into the swing of things impressively and was able to take a lot away from her race on Saturday. Both Ava and the coaching staff are looking forward to Head of the Schuylkill to have a better idea of how she stacks up with more practice time under her belt. 
It’s always so great to see everyone down at the river and to see the support across the board. I hope everyone who attended enjoyed Saturday’s racing and excellent weather! As always, thank you to all the supporters for everything you do!
Regatta photos by Rich Reck. He is a local photographer who also donates 10% of the proceeds of GV photo purchases to our team.
The Blue Jean Ball is quickly approaching! Mark your calendars for  Saturday, November 16th.  This fundraiser is critical to our ability to have a crew program and keep your kids rowing.
Full participation  is expected, and for it to be a successful event, we’re asking each family to bring a minimum of  two additional  couples. 
You can count on great  auction items, yummy food, an open bar, live music , and lots of fun people. So grab your friends and let’s make this the best event of the fall season! 
Buy your tickets here and share the link: www.gvco.org/crew-blue
We will also need donations for the auction/raffle.
If you or someone you know has something to donate,
please contact Marcy Schell at Marcella.Schell@ogc.upenn.edu
or Jennifer Grobe at jjgrobe@aol.com

Please use this SIGN UP GENIUS to let our
organizers know about donations you are
able to secure for the event.

Click HERE for a copy of the flyer.
Email your friends and share it on social media.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - IMPORTANT DATES:

Chipotle Fundraiser - Tuesday, October 22
Fundraising Survey Due - Wednesday, October 23
Head of the Schuylkill Regatta - Sunday, October 27
Braxton Regatta - Sunday, November 10
Note that we are NOT participating in Frostbite on November 9
Blue Jean Ball - Saturday, November 16, 7-10pm
Drop-N-Shop Fundraiser - Friday, November 29, 5-9pm

Uniforms
Uniforms can be purchased by contacting Pat McDonald
610-716-8137
Spirit Wear
Look for a survey soon to determine interest in spirit wear purchases before the holidays.
US Rowing Convention - Junior Day
Philadelphia 201 Hotel
Taking place on Saturday, December 7, Junior Day will feature: Recruiting 101 presented by Princeton University Assistant Coach Bill Manning, Signs of Overtraining by USRowing team physician Dr. Kate Ackerman, Team Culture by Gonzaga College High School Head Coach Andy Bacas, and more. More info HERE
Please complete this short fundraising SURVEY by October 23!
Please help share on social media.
Add the October 22 Chipotle Fundraiser to your calendar and be sure to come out and invite all of your friends! Please share on social media.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Navy Day Regatta:
SATURDAY, October 12

Head of the Schuylkill:
SUNDAY, October 27

NOTE CHANGE: We are not rowing in FROSTBITE on Sat. November 9

Braxton:
SUNDAY, November 10

Practices are held at the Wilmington Youth Rowing Association (WYRA) boathouse.


500 E Front St.
Wilmington, DE 19801

M-W-F 3:45-6:15

Saturdays: 10:00-1:00
Questions about GV Crew? Contact John Brewer at gvcrewpd@gmail.com
For additions to the newsletter: Email Robin Brewer at gvcrewm@gmail.com
Great Valley Community Organization
Business $$$ GiveBacktoGVCO $$$ Program
STATE FARM "QUOTES FOR GOOD"

For every household we send her way, Kelly Paster through State Farm will make a $10 donation to GVCO.

For more information about this unique partnership and the rules to qualify:

Cradles to Crayons Donation Drive - Happening NOW
Dates: October 14th - November 18th
Drop-off Location: GVBL Center


Your donations support Cradles to Crayons' efforts to provide children living in homeless or low-income situations with the essentials they need to thrive.
NEW GVCO COMMUNITY CENTER
SEE What The New GVCO Community Center Will Look Like - Inside & Outside
Give a little...GET A LOT!
GVCO Funding Director Joan Giombetti is ready to raise the🌡 

GVCO has reached a major milestone & surpassed $2M raised for the new community center! The current total for the capital campaign is now  $2,243,701 !

Learn More:
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