There is A LOT of info here, keep scrolling for:
Special Announcement
Registration Info
Practice Info
Regatta Info
Volunteer Opportunities
Spirit Wear
Blue Jean Ball Committee Meeting
Carpool Info
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As a Great Valley Community Organization sport, we get support from GVCO; however, many of the crew specific tasks are overseen by crew families.
We (John and Robin Brewer) have been taking the lead on those tasks for a few years and find ourselves without a rower registering this season. Veronica has graduated and is off to row with La Salle University and Buddy has decided to sit out this season.
We would like to start mentoring the next family/families to help run the crew program. Our plan is to run the program this Fall while mentoring new folks and to also help out in the Spring as needed. Fall 2023 will be the first season where we need new leadership to takeover completely, though we will always be available to answer questions.
PLEASE, especially if your rower is going to be a 9th, 10th, or 11th grader, consider volunteering to keep this crew growing and moving forward. It is our plan to pass down all of our expertise/knowledge as well as documents, email accounts, etc...to make the transition as smooth as possible.
If you would like to learn more about how you can become more involved, please reach out to John or I at your earliest convenience.
John gvcrewpd@gmail.com 484-557-8531
Robin gvcrewm@gmail.com 484-321-1369
Our work for GV Crew has been so rewarding and we couldn't have done it without the help of so many of you.
Thank you!
John and Robin Brewer
Beside the two positions listed here, there are other opportunities in the volunteer section as you scroll down.
Program Director
Answer inquiry emails
Hire Coaches
Manage Fleet
Arrange for transportation of Boats
Submit budget to GVCO
Communications
Keep families updated through emails and remind text messages.
Social Media/Recruiting Efforts
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Registration is now open! |
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Great Valley Crew is open to grades 8-12.
Public, private, and homeschool students can all row for GV Crew!
Important Dates:
Monday, August 15 - First Practice!
All returning rowers are expected to register by August 15.
Realizing that some may be on vacation during this period, practices between 8/15 - 8/27 are designed to get our experienced boats ready for early regattas. If you are not away, then you are expected to attend practices during this period.
Monday, August 22 - Team Information ZOOM Meeting
ALL rowers and a parent must attend!
Saturday, August 27 - OPEN HOUSE
This is a great opportunity for anyone NEW to the sport to try it out before registration ends.
Monday, September 5 - Registration CLOSES
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Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays 3:45-6:15pm
Saturdays 10:00am-1:00pm
Please plan to attend all practices unless you are not feeling well. If you know you will need to miss a practice for another commitment, please let the coaches know as soon as you can.
Keep an eye on the weather. Yes, we row if it's just raining. Weather that keeps us off the water would be lightning/thunder, windy conditions, rough or high water, and debris in the water.
As the weather gets cooler, dress in layers. Snug fitting clothing is better as long shirts that are not tucked in and loose fitting shorts/pants could get caught in the seat. Extra pairs of dry socks are always good to pack as well as a reusable water bottle, towels, and healthy snacks.
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The following are the dates for POSSIBLE regattas. Regattas may be added or cancelled depending on a number of factors. We know that this makes it feel impossible to plan other things, but all we ask is that you pencil them in and try to work around them as much as possible. If you need to miss a regatta, please let Coach Ryan know as soon as possible. We will also start a new availability calendar this Fall so please fill that out when we have that ready to go.
9/25 Kingshead - Shuylkill River, Bridgeport PA
10/2 Head of the Christina - Christina River, Wilmington DE
10/15 Navy Day - Schuylkill River, Philadelphia PA
10/29 Head of the Schuylkill - Schuylkill River, Philadelphia PA
11/13 Braxton - Mercer Lake - Princeton NJ
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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: VACANT
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 Coordinator: Jenny Bevilacqua, Jennifer Nardi, & Dena Hance
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
theresadfriedman@gmail.com
This is a group effort. Theresa is looking for a co-chair but you won't do all of the work, everyone chips in for fundraising!
Oversees several fundraisers for the team, including annual Blue Jean Ball.
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GV Crew Spirit Wear is in the works and we hope to have ordering ready for mid-August. |
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The Blue Jean Ball is our big annual fundraiser. It's a night out with food, drinks, music, auctions, etc... We need a committee of parents who would like to help out with the planning of this event. We'd like to hold our first committee meeting before Labor Day if possible.
Please let Robin know ASAP if you are interested in helping out.
gvcrewm@gmail.com
484-321-1369
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For those who need to carpool for after school practices, we will be setting up a list to help connect folks for carpools. Carpool will not start until after Labor Day, but if you need help with rides before then, please reach out to Robin at gvcrewm@gmail.com |
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If you have to miss a practice for illness or unavoidable previous commitment, please text Coach Ryan through REMIND or text him directly at 610-721-0480. |
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Get Text Updates with REMIND |
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REMIND is the #1 way to stay on top of what is going on
in GV Crew.
Besides reminders for certain events, this texting service is used by the coaches to give updates if a practice needs to be changed or cancelled on short notice.
Join the GV Crew REMIND group for Crew updates
& reminders via TEXT
To join, send @hfdbb to the number 81010
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Would you like an additional email to receive our newsletter or would you like to unsubscribe? Email Robin at gvcrewm@gmail.com |
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Questions about GV Crew? Contact John Brewer at gvcrewpd@gmail.com
For additions to the newsletter: Email Robin Brewer at gvcrewm@gmail.com
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Caring Hands 2022-23
Student Volunteers in Grades 7-12
Since 2013, Caring Hands has been helping those in need in the community. This Fall, Caring Hands will again supporting the SPCA, Cradles to Crayons and other local causes.
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K-1 Flag Football
Our K-1 Flag Football program is open to all students and run internally with all GVFL flag teams playing each other. The season begins in mid-September and lasts until early November. Games are one hour long and will be played on Saturday mornings at GVCO, 51 N. Bacton Hill Rd., Malvern.
Fall Tackle Football
Registration is open for Fall 2022 Tackle Football for Grades 2-6.
The Great Valley Junior Patriots is an instructional youth football program for all kids in grades 2-6. The purpose of the program is to create a fun experience for kids, playing and learning the game of football while competing with their peers in surrounding programs.
The Junior Patriots will provide all tackle players a helmet, chin strap, shoulder pads, and practice jersey for use during the season. These items must be returned at the close of the season. This year, registration costs also include a required personalized game-day jersey and game-day pants - includes padding. Players will own/keep these items at the end of the season and can reuse for future seasons, if they choose. Equipment hand-out and uniform sizing dates will be communicated by your head coach.
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Fall Cheer
Flag football cheerleading for grades K-1 is an introduction to GVCO Cheer. The athletes will learn cheers, dance and jumps. They will cheer during the flag football games and perform at half time to all fans. Read more about this program. Registration is open.
The Junior Patriots Cheer Program for grades 2-6 combines sideline cheer for football and basketball with local, competitive cheer. Athletes will spend time on the fundamentals of stunting, learn a competition routine, condition, work on tumbling and learn cheers for football and basketball. Read more about this program. Registration is open.
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Steps4Hope 5k Run1 mile Walk -
Oct. 9th at 9AM at GVHS
Join us at Great Valley High School on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at 9:00AM for the 7th annual Steps4Hope 5k run/1mile walk. This timed race, held in loving memory of Jonathan Moules, is dedicated to promoting awareness and prevention of Substance Use Disorders.
Registration is now open
- Register online
- Registration fee is $20 for the walk or run until June 30th at midnight
- Price increases to $25 on July 1st.
- Virtual participation is $30 until October 9th at midnight
- Day of registration: $30.
- T-shirt guaranteed with pre-registration until 9/22/2022.
Proceeds from the race will help us continue to assist essential local programs, awareness and educational events, grief support and provide much needed resources for those in early recovery. Please view our webpage at www.steps4hope.org for more information about our non-profit foundation.
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Whitford Charitable Fund Grantee |
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Dick Vermeil, Whitford Charitable Fund and GVCO
Names synonymous with community
We hope you can be part of the celebration at Whitford Golf Course and join GVCO and Hall of Fame Coach and Honorary Chair of the Event, Dick Vermeil for a weekend all about community. The Whitford Classic will take place Friday, September 23rd - Sunday, September 25th.
To be part of the celebration you can:
Purchase raffle tickets - Grand Prize $2500, 2nd prize is $1500 and 3rd prize $1000.
· Each ticket costs $100 and only 200 tickets will be sold.
· Purchase a ticket via PayPal
· Purchase a ticket by check payable to Whitford Country Club. Mail it to GVCO, 51 N. Bacton Hill Road, Malvern PA 19355
Attend the Gala Auction & Cocktail Party on Friday, September 23rd.
GVCO is honored to be selected as one of the Whitford Classic’s 2022 Beneficiaries. We hope you will get involved and give back to those right in your own neighborhood.
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High School Interns
Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
GVCO is looking for several high school juniors or seniors to assist with programming and administrative responsibilities during the 22-23 school year. Hours would be 2 to 5 hours per week between 3pm-5pm Mondays through Fridays.
GVCO will work with you to create flexible scheduling around academic and extracurricular responsibilities. Compensation is $10 per hour. If interested, please complete the GVCO Internship Interest Form
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GVCO Community Partnership |
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Cradles to Crayons
Giving Spot Hub
Coming Soon!
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. We are looking forward an even greater partnership with this wonderful organization.
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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.
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1st Phase of the new GVCO Community Center |
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We are on our way...
to a world-class community resource that delivers a broad range of sports, educational, arts, recreational and senior programs that address key community needs.
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The time is NOW.... Together we can make it happen!
We need your help to finish what we've started! We will not get the necessary financing to complete the project without raising additional funds.
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We Provide Resources that are Vital to a Well-Functioning Society
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More Ways to Support GVCO |
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It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project.
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Use code #47309 for GVCO! |
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