Thank you for your patience with recent cancellations. With Regattas starting in March, we try to squeeze in practices starting mid-February any time weather permits. We know going in that there will be days when the weather does not cooperate. Wind is the one weather factor that really keeps us out of the water and we've had a stretch of bad luck on that front. The good news is that we also have wonderfully cooperative days and this Monday looks to be one of them.

Practice changes will always be made as early as possible and will be announced using our Remind app. Scroll down for directions to sign up if needed.

Monday 2/21 - 3:45-5:30

Wednesday 2/23 - 3:45-5:30

Friday 2/25 - 3:45-5:30

*Saturday 2/26 - 10am-1pm

*This Saturday is our OPEN HOUSE. Bring a friend to give it a try for free.

Registration required.

https://www.gvco.org/Default.aspx?tabid=1198834 

*New rowers who want to give rowing a try first can delay

registration and practices until after they attend the

Open House on Saturday, 2/26 (10am-1pm)

and can register by Monday, 2/28.

New rowers can also choose to register by February 7

and start practices on February 14th.

This season, Brenda Thorpe and Robin Brewer will be coordinating carpool for those who wish to participate. The purpose of the Carpool Coordinators is to help make the initial carpool groups based on driving availability, seats available, and location. Once the carpool groups are formed, the coordinator's job is finished and it is between families within their own carpool group to work on last minute changes, etc.

Right now, the carpool groups are based on location. On the SPREADSHEET, you can find tabs at the bottom that show names of elementary school. For example, if you live near KD Markely, click on that tab, that is your carpool group. Those in your group should make a group email or text group and work on who is driving on specific days.

Participation in carpool is OPTIONAL. The deadline to join was Feb. 9, however if you still wish to join you will need to complete the GOOGLE FORM ASAP and then also contact Brenda at thorpebrenda@icloud.com so she can add you into your group and alert others in your group.

Anyone who has not taken the swim test yet must pass the test before they can compete in any regattas. To pass the test, you must be able to swim to one end of the pool and back and then tread water for 5 minutes. Wear light sweats over a swimsuit and bring a towel and a dry change of clothes for after the test.

Here is the SLIDESHOW.

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

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

Keeps track of income and expenses and reports back to program director and GVCO. Also orders/sells uniforms and spirit wear. Thank you to previous treasurer, Pat McDonald!

Hospitality: Vacant

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

Carpool Coordinator: Vacant

Helps to connect families to carpool to and from practices.

Fundraising: THERESA FRIEDMAN AND ? Looking for a Co-Chair

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

We need a new chairperson, however, you will have a lot of support from our previous chair, Jen Grobe, as well as others who have helped in the past. Jen has done an incredible job for us in the past and we are so thankful!

in GV Crew.

Please read our COVID Safety Guidelines HERE.

Or you can download the PDF HERE

Tickets are on sale now - $80 for a single ticket and $150 for 2!

Our virtual auction site is live and bidding has begun. There are featured items such as 2 Front row tickets to Sixers v. Miami Heat game on 3/21, a round of golf for 3 with a member at Merion Golf Club's East Course, 4 Sixers tickets with VIP parking, rounds of golf at Applecross Country Club, $100 gift card to Limoncello Chester Springs or the ChopHouse Grill, a Philadelphia Flyer Joel Farabee signed hockey stick, and 2 tickets to the Philadelphia Union.

Volunteers in grades 9-12 will be needed for Challenger Gym starting March 16th. Challenger gym is a community gym program for GVSD kids with physical and/or other special challenges. The emphasis is on having fun physical activities.

Check your closets! Caring Hands will be collecting new and gently used shoes and sneakers for In Ian's Boots. Donation, collection and volunteer information will be posted later in February.

We will be collecting all types of books in good condition to assist Books 4 Cause and their African Library Project or Bernies Book Bank. More details are coming in early March.

During the weekends of March 19th and 26th, we will be assisting Good Works of Chester County. This organization provides home repair for low-income families. Additional details are coming.

The cheer fitness & choreography clinics are fun and high-energy workout sessions to increase endurance and strength. Each session is 1 hour; half is a workout class format while the other is learning choreography to music that includes exercises and dances. This is all with the added fun of working out with pom poms!! Poms are included in the registration fee.

Sessions are on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30PM March 31st through May 26th; no session on April 14th. They will be held at the lower gym at General Wayne Elementary School, 20 Devon Rd., Malvern.

Registration is open.

The Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company located in Philadelphia which has a long history of supporting local communities. Their corporate giving program allows their employees the opportunity to support the neighborhoods where they live and work. Comcast stays true to its mission to connect people by educating, entertaining and empowering people to bring people together.

GVCO is excited to announce that we have been awarded $750,000.00 of state funding to assist with the construction of our new GVCO Community Center. With the help of Senator Comitta to secure the funding, GVCO sees this as another milestone towards making this wonderful community asset a reality for Great Valley and the surrounding region.

Please see Senator Comitta's recent announcement of the grant this past Monday. We would also like to thank Governor Wolf and the Office of the Budget of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for authorizing this award, supporting GVCO and our project.

Together we can we do this! https://gvcocampaign.org/pledges/

610-858-3663

GVCO is proud to be a community partner with Awakening Wellness located in the heart of Malvern Borough. Their mission and vision closely align with what our community organization embodies. Owner Lori Rossi opened her business “To create an open, loving, inclusive community where people feel inspired, supported and empowered to bring about positive change in their life through awareness and healing.”

 “Find peace, balance, and joy in our nurturing environment, supportive group classes, and private one-to-one wellness sessions.”

The results are in! The Great Valley Community Organization received over 58,000 votes from people who believe in our mission and our impact in the community. We received a good-sized donation thanks to you!

Target’s Community Giving Program provides Target Circle members the opportunity to earn and cast votes to help area nonprofits. We are grateful for our partnership with Target and for our Great Valley Community members.