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OMG! Anita Roberts is retired. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for everything!
December 31, 2011
Anita sends out the best update emails. Here are excerpts from the last one.
2011 has been a great year at Vancouver Lake Crew. We voted as a club to become a member organization, voted in our first board, and have recently voted our second board. The club continues to be successful with many new members, both juniors and masters. We have added to our coaching staff hiring Tom and had a very successful summer session. The boathouse continues to move forward and is nearing completion... The docks are looking good with Eagle projects assisting greatly in the shape they are in... We have new signage out front, have secured the property around the perimeter, have a ton of wood around our fire pit area... We have electricity! That is huge, and makes our life much more tolerable down at the facility...We have increased our fleet of boats... We had a successful "Learn to Row" Day in June. We have well over 2,500 volunteer hours down at the lake. I have no doubt that next year will be even better.
... I will still be around and will continue to be on some long term committees I am currently on, but I will not be down there every day and am handing off most of my duties to Alan. We have a great group of rowers and I know this will work. I have loved every minute of helping Bill and Will and Alan as this club has grown and I thank you for that opportunity. 2012 will be the start of our 11th year! We have had a great first decade, and I have no doubt that the second decade will be even better.
Yours in rowing, Anita
Rowing lessons/coaching schedule
December 11, 2011
Can you believe how cold it has been? Guess what--WE ARE STILL ROWING ON THE WATER! Coach Tom Leonardi has been braving the cold to be available for lessons for masters rowers. We have 2 coached sessions each week with Tom as part of our membership. These 1.5 hour sessions are currently offered Tuesdays at 9 AM and Sundays at 8:00 AM. Check the status of lessons on Team Cowboy for changes or in case of inclement weather. Speak to Tom if you would like additional coaching by taking a private or semi-private lesson.
Map of Lake
September 7, 2011
We have a great new graphic on the side of the oar trailer that shows everyone the traffic pattern, landmarks, and shallow/danger zones. Thank you Nancy Chandlee. It looks awesome!
