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Message from Coach Ryan
Spring Season Information
Registration
First Practice
Mandatory Safety Meeting
Regatta Dates
Gift Card Fundraiser
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Between outrageous flooding and the ongoing pandemic our crew team showed great resolve and determination this year. This was most of these kids second “season” rowing and we made great strides from last spring’s work.
In Middle September we finally got our boats back on the river after the boathouse was wiped out in the flood. We made steady progress and developed boats that rowed together for the season. A lot of the earlier regattas were canceled, but once they started we were ready. We finished consistently higher this season and a lot of rowers earned medals at multiple regattas. I was proud to see the growth and maturity and leadership from our veteran rowers and was encouraged by the confidence that this team has developed.
Coach Emily and I look forward to what this team will do this spring!!
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Spring Registration Information |
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Registration for the GV Crew Spring Season is open:
Returning and new team members:
Please register by February 7, 2021*
*New rowers who want to give rowing a try first can delay
registration and attend the Open House on Saturday, 2/26 (10am-1pm)
and can register by Monday, 2/28.
Fees
8th Grade Rowers - $550
9-12th Grade Rowers - $975
Other important dates:
Zoom Information Meeting for parents and rowers/coxswains
Thursday, February 3 at 7:30pm
MANDATORY Safety Meeting at GVHS
Tuesday, February 8 at 7:30pm.
All rowers & coxswains must attend
First practice will be held on February 14.
Tentative Swim Test at UMLY
(Only for those who haven't already tested for crew in the past)
Friday, February 25, 8pm
OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, February 26, 10am-1pm
New rowers attending open house may register by Monday, February 28.
Tentative Last Practice - May 20
Practices are MWF 3:45-6:15 and Saturdays 10:00-1:00
Practices are held at John S. Trinsey Jr. Boathouse
(Upper Merion Boathouse) in Bridgeport, PA
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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 in advance. We will also start a new availability calendar this spring so please fill that out when we have that ready to go.
Manny Flicks - Schuylkill River
March 20
March 27
April 3
April 10
April 24
City Championships - Schuylkill River
May 7-8
Upper Schuylkill Regatta - Upper Merion Boathouse
May 15
Stotesbury Cup - Schuylkill River
May 21-22
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Thank you one last time to all of the families who donated gift cards for the raffle. We had $700 in gift cards to raffle off. We sold 96 tickets at $20 each, earning a total of $1880! Our raffle winner was Allan Brinton, a "founding" crew parent and die hard supporter of GV Crew. |
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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: LINDA McCARTHY - mcpip516@gmail.com
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
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.
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!
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If you will be missing a practice, please text Coach Ryan directly using the REMIND app. |
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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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Please read our COVID Safety Guidelines HERE.
Or you can download the PDF HERE
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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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Winter Basketball
More than 700 kids in grades 1-12 are playing Winter Basketball in the GVBL League. This could not happen without our dedicated volunteers of coordinators and coaches. Thank you!
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GVCO Community Partnership |
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Philadelphia is the nation's poorest big city with nearly 300,000 children living in poverty across the region. Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia has a reach that goes well beyond the borders of the city itself.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Annual Day of Service & Children’s Clothing Drive
Monday, January 17, 2022
Cradles To Crayons is proud to celebrate Dr. King’s legacy of service by offering several opportunities for volunteer engagement in support of our mission to help children living in poverty throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.
Our MLK Day donation drive is extremely important in helping to fill our shelves with clothing, coats & shoes for distribution to thousands of children in the coming months. Please bring your donations to a collection site on Jan 17th between 10:00am – 1:00pm.
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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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McAneney Family
Volunteers are the cornerstone of the Great Valley Community Organization and Vince McAneney is no exception. Vince and his wife, Debbie first got involved when their children participated in GVBL and the Challenger Gym Program. Scott continued to play GVBL straight through to the High School League while Erica & Shannon volunteered to become Buddies for the Challenger Gym Program and Ryan donated his shredding services at R-Mobile Shredding to numerous GVCO fundraisers.
When GVCO started GVFL, Vince jumped right in to coach his son Scott and his buddies. A year later he became President of the league and held that position for 7+ years, stepping down at the end of the 2018 season. His fondest memory was when he coached with his son Scott – such a great experience for father and son. Vince hopes that others in the community would take advantage of all the great things GVCO is doing and use those opportunities as a way to further connect with their own kids and the entire Great Valley Community. Vince believes that time invested in our youth is never wasted and encourages anyone thinking of making a bigger commitment to GVCO, whether through volunteering or donating, to “Just Do It”.
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17 E. King Street, Malvern
610-858-3663
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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.”
Awakening Wellness is a Healing Arts Studio and Positive Living Boutique. A setting where there is no judgment nor competition, just encouragement, acceptance, and compassion. Their Yoga and Qigong classes are open to people of all ages, sizes, and shapes, regardless of experience or fitness level.
“Find peace, balance, and joy in our nurturing environment, supportive group classes, and private one-to-one wellness sessions.”
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More Ways to Support GVCO |
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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!
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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.
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Do You Match?
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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