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Hidden Chase Regatta

End of season update

Head of the Schuylkill Results

Blue Jean Ball Committee Meeting

Blue Jean Ball Save the Date

Blue Jean Ball Donations

Winter Training Opportunity

Special Announcement

Volunteer Opportunities

Though not on our original schedule, GV Crew is sending two boats to the Hidden River Chase Regatta on the Schuylkill tomorrow.

This is a smaller regatta for Jr boats only.

Parking and other Information can be found HERE.

Lineup

Girls 1st JR 1x

Jessica Vance

Girls 1st JR 4x

Maya Moore, Siena Bevilacqua, Eleanor Lee, and Claire Nardi

Good Luck!! Let's Gooooo!

Our Fall Season is coming to an end. As we wrap things up, we have a lot to celebrate and some things to work on. Our spring team is always larger which makes it easier for Coach Ryan and Coach Emily to build boats for competition. Be sure to register for Spring 2023. Registration will open in January.

The coaches are still making decisions on our final regatta, Braxton Memorial Regatta on Sunday, November 13. To build boats, coaches need rowers who can attend that date and can attend all practices together so they are ready for competition. Coach will talk to the team and I will send out an update as soon as I know what that will look like.

Finally, thank you to the many parents who signed up and showed up. We made some decent cash at the Kingshead Regatta. Though we had to cancel our hospitality tent a few times, that was mostly due to not having a driver for the chuckwagon. We have a solid committee working on the Blue Jean Ball and it's going to be a fantastic event.

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.

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

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

Maya Moore, Jessica Vance, Siena Bevilacqua, Eleanor Lee, and Claire Nardi, took the GOLD in the Women's HS Coxed Quad (Frosh/Novice) event! Way to go GV!!

Alex Avgerinos and Sam Malandrucco rowed in the Men's JV Double and placed 36th. A solid effort!

If you would like to join in and help out with the planning of the Blue Jean Ball, we are meeting online with Microsoft Teams on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 at 5:00. Use the following to login:

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Meeting ID: 227 627 752 497

Passcode: 273QUX

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147838322@teams.bjn.vc

Video Conference ID: 113 461 569 7

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Phone Conference ID: 853 301 37#Find a local number | Reset PIN

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

Cheer

Thanksgiving Pies from Linvilla Orchards

Email Cheer@GVCO.org

Community Partnership

Cradles to Crayons Giving Spot Hub at GVCO

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

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.