1. 1 Fall 2013 “Be Committed” 1

2. 2 Agenda 6:00 pm – Novice rowers/coxswains and parents Top five things you need to know about Dublin Crew 6:45 pm – College Recruiting process in review Women – Coach Edwards Men – Coach Sweeney 7:15 pm – All rowers/coxswains and parents Introductions Reminders What’s NEW Annual meeting 8:00 pm – Ice cream social served by the seniors 2

3. 1 Novice rowers/coxswains and parents 3

4. 3 #1 - Organization General team information: –Mission – Fostering Excellence and Teamwork for Life Through Rowing –Open to all Central Ohio high school students –Nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status –Full-time head coach and paid coaches –Bylaws and important documents on website –Facilities – Boatyard and erg room –Squads: Varsity women and men Novice women and men Per US Rowing, you automatically become Varsity after one calendar year from the first day you row 4

5. 4 #1 Organization Executive committee: –President: Craig Marshall president@dublincrew.orgpresident@dublincrew.org –Vice President: Cathy Geyer vpres@dublincrew.orgvpres@dublincrew.org –Secretary: Doug Buchanan secretary@dublincrew.orgsecretary@dublincrew.org –Treasurer: Rick Clemens treasurer@dublincrew.orgtreasurer@dublincrew.org –Advisory Member: Sue Haidle board@dublincrew.orgboard@dublincrew.org 5

6. 4 #2 - Coaching philosophies {Coach Edwards to complete} 6

7. 4 #3 - Regatta day recap – parents The night before or the morning of –Raise the tents –Rig em up Regatta day –Mother nature’s our boss –DDDUBLLLIN DUB-LIN GO DUBLIN GO! –You will never starve –From start to finish Regatta clean-up –All for one and one for all –Tear em down and pack em up 7

8. 4 #3 - Regatta day recap – athletes The night before or the morning of –Curfew –Activities –Nutrition Regatta day –Don’t forget your wrench –Mother nature’s our boss –Team Spirit –Food, glorious food Regatta clean-up –All hands on deck –Departures –Hands in 8

9. 4 #4 - Communications Website is primary source of information – www.dublincrew.org One Call Emails notifying everyone of updated website –Includes change in practice location –Information you need to know re a practice or regatta Regatta results are tweeted at @__ {To be completed} Protocols Athletes  coaches Parents  board Coaches <> board 9

10. 4 #5 - Volunteers The Power of the team Expectation – everyone gets involved Opportunities (see listing) Fundraising – goal is a new boat in April! Logistics – the power of planning! Regatta – do you like to cook? organize? lend a hand? 10

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12. 1 College Recruiting process in review Women – Coach Edwards Men – Coach Sweeney 12

13. 1 All rowers/coxswains and parents 13

14. 1 The board and committee chairs 14

15. 1 Coaching staff 15

16. 1 Captains 16

17. 1 Varsity/novice women 17

18. 1 Varsity/novice men 18

19. Reminders: be committed The Goal – VARSITY - NATIONALS in June in Sacramento, CA, be committed. NOVICE – Growth culminating at Midwest Championship in May in Cincinnati, OH, be committed. The Concern – your safety, be committed. The Focus – the team, be committed. The How – 110% every day, be committed. Vince Lombardi quote: “The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.” 19

20. Reminders: expectations Coaches contact information on blue sheet Protocols Athletes  coaches Parents  board Coaches = board 20

21. 12 Reminders: good sportsmanship Compliment at Midwest in May 2013 and Nationals in June 2013 Athlete handbook – the requirements for athletes adhered to by all coaches. Code of conduct – how we conduct ourselves when we represent Dublin Crew. Harassment policy – zero tolerance policy. Captain expectations – leaders of the team. 21

22. 9 Reminders: Head Coach Farrah Expectations of team Practice times and attendance Safety Proper clothing for practice and regattas Nutrition Nationals Location Best boat 9 22

23. What’s NEW 2013 Fall regatta schedule Committee chairs Volunteers Fundraising Team communications Team spirit events Clothing website Parent’s checklist Athlete’s checklist 23

24. 13 What’s NEW: 2013 Fall regatta schedule 09/21 VARSITY – Head of the Cuyahoga, Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH (1) 09/28 ALL – Frogtown Races, Maumee River, Toledo, OH (1) 10/05 NOVICE – Charlie Doyle Memorial Regatta, Great Miami River, Dayton, OH (1) 10/12 ALL – Speakmon Memorial Regatta, Griggs Reservoir, Columbus, OH 10/19 VARSITY SELECT BOATS – Head of the Charles, Charles River, Boston, MA (1) (2) (3) 10/26 ALL – Blake Haxton Fall Invitational, Griggs Reservoir, Columbus, OH 11/01 ALL – Head of the Hooch, Tennessee River, Chattanooga, TN (1) (4) (1)Overnight stay involved (2) Additional fees including coaches expenses and registration fees (~ $250) (3)Alternate will be chosen but not required to accompany team (4)Additional fees may be involved including transportation (~ $75-100) 24

25. What’s NEW: committee chairs Fundraising – Tonya O’Tighearnaigh (VW) Regatta – Dave Corson (VW) Logistics – Kris Larkin (VM, VW) Safety and Discipline – Cathy Geyer (VW) Ohio Governor’s Cup – Sue Haidle (VM) 25

26. What’s NEW: volunteers The Power of the team Expectation – everyone gets involved Opportunities (see listing) Fundraising – goal is a new boat in April! Logistics – the power of planning! Regatta – do you like to cook? 26

27. What’s NEW: fundraising {Tonya O’Tighearnaigh to complete} 27

28. 14 What’s NEW: team communication One call No more weekly emails You need to go to the website for all communications – www.dublincrew.org www.dublincrew.org Emails notifying everyone of updated website 28

29. 14 What’s NEW: team spirit {Kris Larkin to complete} 29

30. 14 What’s NEW: clothing website {Paula Derefield to complete} 30

31. 14 What’s NEW: parent checklist Clothes for all types of weather, regardless of conditions in the am. Something to read or do Binoculars Camera Something to drink throughout the day Rain gear Chair Umbrella Any particular snacks Sunglasses Suntan lotion Handwarmers A black sharpie 31

32. 14 What’s NEW: athlete checklist LABEL EVERYTHING!!! All uniforms Socks, socks and more socks Spandex Duffle bag Sleeping bag 5/8” wrench Water bottle Flip flops Dry clothes 32

33. 14 Annual meeting: financial check-up Balance sheet 33

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35. 23 Annual meeting: did you know... Donations are tax deductible. DC cost of $635 is approximately $300.00 and $100.00 per season less than other Columbus rowing teams. DC purchased five boats (more than $80,000 of equipment) in the past 30 months. DC is working on purchasing a sixth boat (a 4+ boat) – goal is March 2014. 35

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37. 1 Ice cream social served by the Class of 2014 37