Don't forget to follow Ridgewood Crew on Facebook/Instagram Please mark your calendar! Ridgewood Crew Information Session for New Rowers Date: 10/17/2022, Monday Time: 7-9pm Venue: RHS Cafeteria The Ridgewood Crew Board cordially invites you to our Fall 2022 information session. We are going to address important questions about the nature of crew as a sport, the upcoming tryouts, the Spring competitive season, fees, expected commitment by the rowers and families, the available volunteering positions,etc. This meeting is highly recommended for rowers who plan to attend the 2023 January tryouts and for all first year rowers and families. (Updated) Fall 2022 Regattas: October 9th "Head of the Passaic Regatta". PRRA October 16th "Overpeck Fall Classic". Leonia, NJ October 22nd-23rd "Head of Charles Regatta". Selected Boats Only. Boston, MA October 30th "Head of Schuylkill Regatta". Philadelphia Dear Ridgewood Crew Families and Local Supporters, The Fundraising Committee is asking for the support of our Ridgewood Crew families with our Silent Auction at our upcoming Fall Social on November 5th at 7PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with crew families and raise money for our team. There are several ways to donate and help make the night a success: Contribute to your Grade Level Basket: Please consider donating an item to your grade’s themed basket. (See assigned baskets below) If you’d prefer to donate cash to purchase items, any amount would be greatly appreciated. Consider donating a bottle of wine (approx $20 value) for a wine pull Perhaps you are a business owner, have a connection to secure a donation or have a great idea? We would love to accept any donation (services, items, giftcards) and are open to all ideas! If you have questions regarding donations, please feel free to contact Leia Scharfenberg at 703-300-0303. Please clearly label and drop off all donations by 10/25 at the Riedel home, 433 Red Birch Court. You can drop gift cards/money donations in the mailbox and larger items in the bin on the front porch or feel free to ring the doorbell for a personal hand off. If you'd like to arrange a time to drop off donations, please text Gabi Riedel at 201-835-2732. We are looking forward to a great evening. Tickets to this event are open to all and we’d love for you to extend this invitation to your friends and family. Grade Level Themed Baskets: Developmental Team Fitness Basket: protein bars, RYSE protein powder, other brand protein powder, shaker cup, Gatorade Powder, Fitbit watch/ polar heart rate monitor, jump rope, towels, yoga mat, gift cards (Racefaster, StretchLab, etc) 9th Grade Coffee/Tea Basket: Yeti to-go cup, bagged coffee beans, coffee syrups, cookies/ biscotti, french press, gift cards (Ridgewood Coffee, Bulldog coffee, Starbucks, Village Tea, etc) 10th Grade Where the Rowers Eat Basket : gift cards to East Coast Burger, Renatos, Ridgewood Bubble Tea, Walgreens, Playa Bowl, Tito’s, Jersey Mike’s, Poke Zone, et c 11th Grade Italian Basket: pasta, specialty jar sauce, sun dried tomatoes, specialty olive oil, specialty vinegar, Italian cured meat and cheese, pesto, gift cards (Uncle Giuseppe's, Ridgewood Olive Oil Company, etc) 12th Grade Ice Cream Basket : sundae toppings (caramel, candy, sprinkles, chocolate, marshmallows), sundae bowls, ice cream scoop, ice cream maker, gift cards (Ben and Jerry’s, Van Dyke’s, Kilwin’s, etc) Thank You so much for your support! Ridgewood Crew Fundraising Committee Don't miss Ridgewood Crew Senior Skylar Kliesch's Mixed Media Art Portfolio Selections at the Ridgewood Library all month long! 50-50 Raffle Fundraiser One of our annual fundraisers, the 50-50 raffle, is just around the corner. As a preview, each rower will be given a booklet of 15 tickets for their parents to sell (those under 18 are not legally allowed to sell them). Tickets are $10 each and on December 15 th we’ll announce the lucky winner, who will get half of all the money raised! I will be distributing tickets to rowers around the end of the month and collecting monies, stubs, and unsold tickets by December 4 th . There will be a prize for the family that sells the most tickets. More information and full instructions to come soon, but if you have any questions now don’t hesitate to reach out to me at
[email protected] . Thanks, Brittin Clark Matched Gifting When making donations to Ridgewood Crew, check with your employer if they offer matched gifting, this is an easy way you can double your donations to Crew. Sometimes employers make donations in lieu of you volunteering hours to help at our club events. All donations are tax free, we will provide you with a letter for the tax man. Name a boat opportunities are available, we have new single boats plus some quads which are in need of a name. Contact us if you are interested. Contact:
[email protected] Concept2 has an Erg app “ErgData” available on Android and Apple, click on this link for more information. https://www.concept2.com/service/software/ergdata Ridgewood Crew merchandise for sale! See attached flyer Crew Clothing for Sale.pdf Download File RIDGEWOOD CREW OFFICERS Boris Roque - Head Coach:
[email protected] John Hersperger - President:
[email protected] Melissa Rivera - Secretary:
[email protected] Zhen Sullivan - VP Administration:
[email protected] Jane Boogaert - VP Logistics: ridgewoodcrewlogistics@gmail. com Liz Lenehan - VP Finance:
[email protected] Stacey Kliesch - VP Marketing:
[email protected] Fundraising:
[email protected] Tent Chair: BerniceDezelan:
[email protected] Please visit our website at ridgewoodcrew.com
