Member Info and Links

VLC is a member of USRowing. USRowing is a nonprofit membership organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States. More than 16,000 individuals and 1,100 organizations strong, USRowing serves and promotes the sport on all levels of competition. USRowing membership reflects the spectrum of American rowers: juniors, collegians, masters and those who row for recreation, competition or fitness.

Also, we are a member of Portland Vancouver Rowing Association. PVRA is a coalition of all rowing clubs in the Portland and Vancouver area. PVRA developed and maintains a fully buoyed, 7-lane, 2K race course on Vancouver Lake in Washington.

Adult members are invited to join Team Cowboy to receive up-to-date notices and information.

Current Members

VLC has about 40 masters members, 40 high school members, and 3 college members that row year round. During the summer, the numbers swell with summer camps offered for youngsters, middle schoolers, and high schoolers. Also, collegiate rowers return home for the summer looking to row.

Board Positions for 2012

President: Joe Sanches

Vice President: Greg Borchers

Secretary: Tracy Crossman

Treasurer: Chris Hickey

At Large: Delvan Johnston and Nancy Chandlee

Youth Group Liaison: Martina Niebur

Trustees:

Becky Bittner, Bill Connelly, and Dane Moseson

Charting our volunteer hours

Thank you volunteers! We are successful because of you.

2010 volunteer hours: 5,500

2011 volunteer hours: 5,004