Parent Information Night

1. Fall 2014 Niskayuna Rowing Parent Information Night

2. Tonight’s Agenda • Welcome – Dave Davenport • Program Overview – Molly Grygiel • Head of the Mohawk – Sean Ryan • Travel and Chuckwagon- Scott Meade • Fundraising-Molly Grygiel • Team Breakout Meetings – Coaches

3. Board of Directors - July 2014 to June 2015 Executive Committee and Parent Representatives President: Richard Marine 1st VP: David Davenport 2nd VP: Gerry Lampman Treasurer: Chris Mason Secretary: Margaret Blohm HS Parent Rep: Tammy Molina Mod Parent Rep:Dawn Tonneau At-Large Members Sean Ryan Michael O'Hara Denise Padula Jim Sinkus Blair Raymond Rick Rutland Carl LeGere Cathy Salamone Karen Lombardo Debbie Cituk Monthly Board Meetings Open to All Members – Next: 9/17@7pm

4. Where to get information? • Crew Information Night • Email – Parent Representatives • Email – Coaches • Email – info@niskyrowing.org or volunteer@niskyrowing.org • Web – NiskyRowing.org • Facebook – facebook.com/NiskyRowing • Twitter- @niskyrowing • Attend Board meetings • Socialize at the Boathouse and Regattas • Parents Guide

5. Student Information Release • We seek to publicize the accomplishments of our rowers. • NCSD district newsletters, Daily Gazette, WNYT online, NiskyRowing.org, our Facebook page, twitter, etc. • We publish seasonal membership directories • Student name, parent name, email, phone number

6. Student Information Release • Information release policy consistent with NCSD • You may opt out in writing. • See web site for form.

7. Athlete Code of Conduct • Agreement by Signing Grey Card • Read the Athletic Handbook • Prohibits • Hazing, Bullying • Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco • Cutting Classes • Fighting • Much More • Extends to the Internet

8. Parking 101

9. What to bring - What to Wear

10. Team Uniforms Orders must be placed before 9/15

11. Required tank and trunk OR Unitard

12. Head of the Mohawk October 4th -This is Our Home Regatta Transition Year Last Year of Collaboration with ARC We will Run Regatta Alone Going Forward Last Year for FNR Chair Need a Transition Regatta Chairperson Looking for someone to Head Concessions At least 30 Volunteers Needed Need marshalls, timers, food servers, traffic cotrol, etc. There is a job for everyone Email to sign up on Voluteer Spot coming soon Cleanup and Training Day is Sunday – September 28

13. Travel and Chuckwagon Scott Meade

14. Away Regattas • Tail of the Fish- Saratoga • Head of the Housatonic- Shelton, CT and/or • New England High School Regional Championships- Worcester, MA • Head of the Charles- Boston • Head of the Fish- Saratoga • Fall Mod Champs- TBD

15. Home Regattas • Head of the Mohawk • Spartan Sweeps

16. Regatta Expenses • Program fees cover everything except Head of the Charles. • Girls have a guaranteed 8+. • Boys are in the lottery for an 8+. • More information in mid-September.

17. Chuckwagon • Food Costs Included in Program Fees • All away regattas except Head of the Charles • Each team will again “own” one regatta.

18. Chuckwagon Volunteers • What Volunteers Do We Need? • Volunteer to tow Chuckwagon. • Volunteers to prep food ahead. • One coordinator to oversee each regatta. • 3 volunteers at a time to cook, serve and clean up. • Over 60 HS Families • 2 Hours per Family for the Season • We will make sure you don’t miss your child’s race.

19. Transportation • Rowers must ride the bus to the regatta. • Remember, your rower may have to help load the trailer or take down the Chuckwagon. • Your rower will likely want to stay and cheer on teammates.

20. Transportation • Rowers may only leave the regatta on the bus, or with their parent or guardian. • Exception: parents who file an authorized driver form may take other rowers home, with a note from their parents. • Sign rowers out at the food tent.

21. Other ways to support our team Order thru Amazon Smile and choose Friends of Niskayuna Rowing Order Car Wash tickets from Hoffmans Car Wash- email to follow Spring Season letter writing campaign

22. THANK YOU Will be available during Coach meetings and by email