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Leadership Transition Information

Blue Jean Ball Info

Spring Registration Info

Winter Training Opportunity

Families who are currently serving or

interested in serving in a leadership position with GV Crew:

Please attend a transition meeting on

Thursday, January 5 at 7:00pm

at

Locust Lane Craft Brewery

(50 Three Tun Road, Suite 4, Malvern)

As you probably know by now: Spring will be different as John and I transition our leadership and step back. This team can be led by committee, we have volunteers for treasurer, hospitality, and fundraising so we just need a person, couple, or group to volunteer to oversee some of the fine details. Please reach out to John or me if you would like to help out in that capacity. We'd like to use the time between seasons to meet with folks in leadership roles to pass on what we know and do.

If you cannot attend but would like to be more involved,

just reach out and let us know:

John - gvcrewpd@gmail.com - 484-557-8531

Robin - gvcrewm@gmail.com - 484-321-1369

If you would like to join in and help out with the planning of the Blue Jean Ball, we are meeting in person at MJ Malandrucco's house on Tuesday, December 13 at 5:00pm. If you can't make by 5:00, it's ok to come in a bit later. If you would like to attend, email MJ (mjmalandrucco@hotmail.com) to let her know and to get her address.

We need all families to start talking up the event! Ticket sales will be opening soon and having big attendance is a must. Please make sure it's on your calendar and attend. Big time bonus if you can bring some family, friends, or neighbors. We have a fun band, great food and drinks and of course some great items for the silent auction. It will be a super fun evening out!

Also, keep scrolling for instructions on donating for the event. We need all families (spring and fall) to help so check the list and see what you can do.

A GV Alum, Kevin Leslie, has reached out to our team and is holding training sessions in Bryn Mawr over the winter break. Here are the details he has sent us:

Good afternoon!

Thanks again for allowing me to watch practice yesterday! Coach Ryan and Coach Close were great, and I look forward to seeing them on the river throughout the spring.

As follow up, I would love to help Great Valley crew this off-season when they are off the water later this month. Since they do not have organized practices during the winter, perhaps they would be interested in some small group sessions in Bryn Mawr. I think it would be great for them to spend some time on the ergs and in the weight room, even if it's once per week. 

Also, for athletes who are expressing some interest in rowing at the collegiate level, they might be interested in some higher level training to keep them prepared for the spring season, and for recruiting purposes. Below are links to the online coaching/programming and recruiting consulting I offer.

Coaching - https://atthethousand.com/coaching

Recruiting - https://atthethousand.com/recruiting

Lastly, I am hosting a small camp here in Bryn Mawr over Christmas Break focused on erg and strength training for high school rowers. This camp is for experienced rowers who may be interested in rowing in college. Maybe a few of your more experienced athletes will be interested in this. The details are attached. There are still a few spots left!

Please forward this to the parents/athletes as I would love to help out during the team's off-season. If you have any questions feel free to reach out.

Thanks again and talk to you soon!

Kevin (GV Class of 2011)

As you may know, we need "all hands on deck" to keep GV Crew "afloat".

All puns aside, please consider where you may be able to help. Below is a list of volunteers. Though the bigger roles are filled (Yay!), we will still need all families to contribute from time to time.



Program Director: JOHN BREWER - gvcrewpd@gmail.com

The program director works closely with the coaches and the GV Crew Board of Directors to see that everything runs smoothly for GV Crew.

Marketing/Communications: ROBIN BREWER - gvcrewm@gmail.com

Sends newsletters, emails, and oversees social media and REMIND text messages.

Treasurer/Uniforms/Spirit wear: Dorothy Bickell

Keeps track of income and expenses and reports back to program director and GVCO. Also orders/sells uniforms and spirit wear.

Hospitality Coordinator: Jenny Bevilacqua

Coordinates refreshments and hospitality tent for regattas. Also, helps plan other team events like start-of-season/end-of-season picnics.

Carpool Coordinator: Jennifer Zanck

Helps to connect families to carpool to and from practices.

Fundraising: Vacant

Oversees several fundraisers for the team, including annual Blue Jean Ball.

Yard Sign Fundraiser: Jacqueline Moore

GVCO Project Update

With the larger storm water basin taking shape and the building pad being completed, the sitework contractor despite the rain to maintain the project time lime.

Follow the ongoing progress of the sitework and complex on www.GVCO.org or on GVCO's Project Updates page.

Community Partnership

Cradles 2 Crayons Philadelphia supports people facing clothing insecurity in the Philadelphia region including Malvern and Chester County. The hub will be a convenient year round location for donations and a focal point for the annual Caring Hands collection drive this Fall.

Join Us

Caring Hands is a student-led volunteer group that supports the community through various activities. Students in grades 7-12 and their parents can sign up for the Constant Contact Caring Hands News distribution list for the 2022-23 school year.

Current volunteering opportunities can be found on Caring Hands News & Updates

Our GV Cheer program, in association with our GVCO Caring Hands student volunteers, hosted our 1st Annual GVCO Turkey Trot.

The Walk and Run began at the new GVCO Community Center complex and concluded at the new East Whiteland township's Bacton Hill Park across from the GVCO complex.

Participants were asked to bring along donated items for our Home of the Sparrow donation drive to benefit their Giving Tuesday White Out event.

Do You Match?

Did you know your employer might have a Matching Gifts program?

It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project.