Jen Sunday has devised a new on-line Volunteer Tracking tool that, I think, will make it even easier to keep track of our team volunteer hours, especially now since we have more individual projects. We also plan on displaying our Team volunteer activity on our display board at the Lambert Boathouse…for all to see and promote more volunteering throughout the club. Please check out the volunteer tracking tool and e-mail me (Linda L.) & Jen your comments and suggestions. We’d like to use the new tracking system monthly and begin in May by turning in our volunteer hours in April. Also, let us know if you have any problem using the link provided.
Friends like you make volunteering at TRR as much fun as rowing!
Friday, April 10, 2009
EMM Volunteer Opportunities (for Linda L.)
Decide fast…this is next weekend!
The LLBean Store in Ross Park Mall on McKnight Road will be hosting a Spring Sports Weekend from Fri., April 17 to Mon., April 20 and have invited TRRA to attend and promote our organization. Here’s a description of the event…
Some of you have asked about volunteering for the Scholastic Sprints. Jesse is the coordinator for this event, and he told Rick that their volunteer needs are covered at this point.
I received a few requests for volunteers from Rick to pass on to the team. If you’re interested in helping out with any of these projects, please contact me llang@medrad.com and I’ll schedule it with Rick who can provide you with more details.
CORPORATE COXSWAIN REP (1 person probably)
Rick will be sending an email out to all high school and college teams in an effort to compile a list of coxswains that want to get paid and work for corporate teams this summer. This person would be the contact for these individuals to get in touch with. The person would then compile the list of those interested with their contact info and give back to Rick so he can provide the corporate teams with a working list of individuals who might be available for them to contact.
GAS DUTY (1 person)
We need a person to check (at least weekly) the gas supply for launches and take any empty cans to a gas station to be filled. This person would be more than welcome to use the TRRA truck for this duty.
ORGANIZE DISPLAY BOARDS (1 person)
I’ll give someone with some creative bones in their body the option to organize the display boards (especially at Lambert) however they feel fit. I can certainly provide ideas, but there is no one way of doing it. I just would like them to look pretty. Jen suggested to me that we post volunteer hours that the different teams have done as a sort of competition on one of these boards. I think that’s a great idea. The boards are beginning to look a bit ratty and I’d love to spruce them up a bit.
The LLBean Store in Ross Park Mall on McKnight Road will be hosting a Spring Sports Weekend from Fri., April 17 to Mon., April 20 and have invited TRRA to attend and promote our organization. Here’s a description of the event…
“We are looking for groups associated with the outdoors to set up tables and promote their organizations. There will be clinics and demonstrations lined up for the customers to enjoy as well as a 30% discount on boats, bikes, tents and selected associated accessories.Please let me know by Wed., April 15 if you can be available Saturday or Sunday, also if you have any suggestions for our presentation. I’ll be working with Jen Sunday & Rick to organize.
The event will run from our stores opening hours to closing hours (Sat 9am-7pm & Sun 11am-6pm). We will be flexible to groups setting up for the entire day and half day as well.
We will have activities for children to encourage families to interact as well.
We want to work together to get everyone to enjoy the great outdoors!!!!!
Some of you have asked about volunteering for the Scholastic Sprints. Jesse is the coordinator for this event, and he told Rick that their volunteer needs are covered at this point.
I received a few requests for volunteers from Rick to pass on to the team. If you’re interested in helping out with any of these projects, please contact me llang@medrad.com and I’ll schedule it with Rick who can provide you with more details.
CORPORATE COXSWAIN REP (1 person probably)
Rick will be sending an email out to all high school and college teams in an effort to compile a list of coxswains that want to get paid and work for corporate teams this summer. This person would be the contact for these individuals to get in touch with. The person would then compile the list of those interested with their contact info and give back to Rick so he can provide the corporate teams with a working list of individuals who might be available for them to contact.
GAS DUTY (1 person)
We need a person to check (at least weekly) the gas supply for launches and take any empty cans to a gas station to be filled. This person would be more than welcome to use the TRRA truck for this duty.
ORGANIZE DISPLAY BOARDS (1 person)
I’ll give someone with some creative bones in their body the option to organize the display boards (especially at Lambert) however they feel fit. I can certainly provide ideas, but there is no one way of doing it. I just would like them to look pretty. Jen suggested to me that we post volunteer hours that the different teams have done as a sort of competition on one of these boards. I think that’s a great idea. The boards are beginning to look a bit ratty and I’d love to spruce them up a bit.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Saturday practice shifted to 8:00 am
Due to the holiday weekend, and the Juniors scrimmage, Saturday practice has been shifted up 1 hour to 8:00 am (8-10am). So far, the weather looks like it will cooperate, but bring inside and outside workout clothes, just in case.
USRowing Waiver
Instructions for submitting USRowing waiver:
- Click the "Regatta Central" link (to your right, under "Links")
- Login at Regatta Central (or click "Join Now!" to create a new account)
- On the "Welcome, (your name)" page, click "Instructions for USRowing waiver submission" (to your right, under "My Roster")
- Note the Roster Code
- Click the regattacentral/athletes link (number 2, right below number 1 with the roster code)
- On the "Athlete portal & annual USRowing waiver submission" page, enter the roster code and your last name, then click "begin" (if your name is listed more than once, email Rick and ask him to remove the extra listing)
- Fill out the waiver form, then click "Submit applications and waiver."
- Reward yourself for successfully submitting your 2009 USRowing waiver.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Check in date
I have been alerted that our contact had a check-in date of MAY 30 as opposed to MAY 29, 2009. To clarify, the regatta is MAY 30 & 31. Masters row on SAT. MAY 30. WHEW!!!!
Kimberlie Miller is our contact and she has assured me that the problem with our reservations has been corrected.
If any of you are going to be flying in for this event, the closet airport is Rochester [ approx. 4 mi. away ]
There is a complimentary shuttle service until 21:00 Friday, May 29. No shuttle service until 08:00 Monday, June 1. The hotel will make cab reservations if needed.
Please keep me abreast of any difficulties you may encounter with the reservations, or if you have any other concerns.
Eileen
Kimberlie Miller is our contact and she has assured me that the problem with our reservations has been corrected.
If any of you are going to be flying in for this event, the closet airport is Rochester [ approx. 4 mi. away ]
There is a complimentary shuttle service until 21:00 Friday, May 29. No shuttle service until 08:00 Monday, June 1. The hotel will make cab reservations if needed.
Please keep me abreast of any difficulties you may encounter with the reservations, or if you have any other concerns.
Eileen
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
CANCELLATION POLICY-PITTSFORD
LATEST NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!
48 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY.
However, guests can always change their arrival and departure dates on a reservation without penalty, as long as they are in house at least one night.
Hope this clarify's some questions. Keep 'em coming!
Eileen
48 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY.
However, guests can always change their arrival and departure dates on a reservation without penalty, as long as they are in house at least one night.
Hope this clarify's some questions. Keep 'em coming!
Eileen
Pittsford Regatta
OK team!
We will be staying @ HAMPTON INN ROCHESTER SOUTH
717 EAST HENRIETTA ROAD ROCHESTER,NY 14623
585-272-7800Currently, we have 15 guest rooms blocked. Check-in time anytime after 3:00pm and departure time is prior to 12:00 pm.
RATE: doubles room @ $119 per nite
taxes : 14%The rooms are blocked for one nie, however, those of you that want to stay another nite will be able to get the same pricing.
A complimentary hot breakfast is offered. There are 2 hot items each morning[sausage, omelets, French toast, waffles, bacon, ham etc.]There are of course breads, bagels,cereal,fruit and juice, milk, coffee tea BLA, BLA, BLA!.
Breakfast begins @ 06:00 so we should be able to fuel up.
If, some should need to leave prior to the 06:00 WITCHING HOUR there is a Denny's, Perkins and Jay's Diner close by. All are open 24 hours.
As for the nite before there are three venues for dinner that are within walking distance. The event manager at the hotel will be happy to secure reservations for us.
Choices are:
Bazil's Italian Kitchen
Delmonico's SteakhouseBazil's Italian Kitchen
TGI Friday's.
When contacting the Hampton we are listed as " PITTSBURGH ROWING "{ I DID NOT CHOOSE IT THEY DID!}
If you have any problems with reservations, please do not hesitate to contact me. The event manager has been extremely helpful and the staff is excited to have us stay.
The course map is available thru Regatta Central. I have e-mailed the event chair in the hope that we can firm up travel times, locations for team set -up and any other info we may need.
In my search for a hotel I came across some places in the town of Pittsford. Apparantly there is a restored historical district that some of you may either know about, or may be interested in visiting.
So, that's it for now.
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