THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IS ABOUT YOUR HEART:
LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, COMARADERIE & JOY ARE FOUND HERE....
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COME JOIN US FOR A TASTE OF ROWING ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH: | |
ROCCREW is getting ready for the 2024 rowing season ahead with training in the indoor rowing tanks (pictured above). We would like to invite you to A Taste of Rowing (TOR). This is an introductory event where you will learn more about rowing and ROCCREW. You will get to observe the training in progress in the tanks, meet some of the rowers and coaches. Our details are below:
When: Saturday February 17th, 2024
Where: Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center (PIRC)
2800 Clover Street
Pittsford, NY 14534
Registration Link can be found here: https://forms.gle/mkxavUiJEzxF12g38.
You may contact us at 585-281-7051 or email kmwillison2439@gmail.com with any questions you may have. We hope to see you there!!!
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A SPEICAL THANKS TO ONE OF OUR BIGGEST SUPPORTERS | |
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Rowing Cares leads the crusade against cancer by supporting rowing and cancer communities through its fundraising campaigns. ROCCREW was proud to be part of the 2023 Rowing Cares campaign, with our 5K Oar Bust (team pictured right; led by Judy LeFeber).
We are delighted to be one of Rowing Cares twenty-eight 2023 grant recipients.
As a result of a generous donation from Rowing Cares, ROCCREW will be able to promote our rowing programs and promote our scholarship fund in the year ahead.
We are eternally grateful to Rowing Cares! We cannot thank you enough.
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& SPECIAL RECOGNITION ALSO GOES TO... | |
As the 2023 Board Year ends, we would like to thank Shiela Wassink, Judy Belle-Isle and Patty Keane for your years of service on the Board. We appreciate all of your dedication, hard work, time, wisdom and contributions made in helping to make our organization a success! | |
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WE HAVE SOME OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE WITH ROCCREW! | |
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ATTENTION ROWERS, SUPPORTERS, and READERS, WE NEED BOARD MEMBERS:
The Board of Directors of ROCCREW has some open BOARD SEAT POSITIONS available for the upcoming 2024 rowing new year. The Board is a hands-on group that guides the strategic direction and financial health of the organization. These are all volunteer positions. We welcome all professionals, and especially those who possess a financial and legal background. We greatly appreciate the effort of our volunteer Board Members and look forward to adding more volunteers. Maintaining professional diversity within the Board is important.
PLEASE SEND YOUR MESSAGES OF INTEREST TO:
info@roccrew.com with your questions and/or a statement describing your interest, along with your qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
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***ALSO, WE NEED COMMITTEE MEMBER VOLUNTEERS***:
Rowing season is about to start very soon. Our rowing activities are meaningful and enriching to those who join us on the water. Our committees help hold us up on the water. We are in need of committee member volunteers for our: PROGRAMMING, MARKETING, MEMBERSHIP, FUNDRAISING, and SOCIAL COMMITTEES.
PLEASE SEND YOUR MESSAGES OF INTEREST TO:
info@roccrew.com with your name, contact information, along with any questions you may have. We appreciate you!!!
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FEBRUARY COMMUNITY NEWS LOOK AT WHAT'S GOING ON: | |
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY AT GILDA'S CLUB: | |
Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club's (located at 255 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607; 585-423-9700) activity calendar, both in person and virtual programs, along with contact information (by clicking on activity) can be found here. All are welcome: Events for February 2024 CSCR (cscrochester.org/events)
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THE BREAST CANCER COALITION OF ROCHESTER (BCCR): | |
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Also save the date of Saturday May 11th for the annual Pink & Teal Challenge 5K run/walk, at Monroe Community College! It's coming up fast! Registration information can be found here at: Pink & Teal Registration
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ROWING ON THE SQUARE OFFERS: PHYSICAL THERAPY, ERG CLASSES & ROWING COACHING!
Also, please feel free to reach out to rowingonthesquare@gmail.com, or 585-270-0606, and/or follow on Facebook and Instagram @rowingonthesquare. You can subscribe to Rowing on the Square's YouTube channel: @rowingonthesquare7606, for EXERCISE VIDEOS.
Rowing on the Square looks forward to hearing from you, working with you and helping you reach your goals!
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FEBRUARY QUOTE OF THE MONTH: | |
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by Lady Gaga, Singer and Songwriter:
"I have been searching for ways to heal myself and I have found that kindness is the best way."
February 17th is Random Act of Kindness Day. Pass it on...
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BROWSE OUR ROCCREW WEBSITE & FACEBOOK PAGE
FOR CURRENT & FUTURE INFORMATION!
Learning to row is hard work, yet a rewarding and FUN sport!
Take a look at what ROCCREW has to offer:
Why rowing with ROCCREW is good for adult survivors with all types of Cancer:
- The water is an amazing, magical, healing and enchanting environment, releasing your mind to a bigger purpose within nature.
- Row with other who have faced the similar challenges of cancer.
- Our coaches understand the uniqueness of our team and coach to our mission/goals.
- The challenge of setting and accomplishing personal and team goals.
- Camaraderie within our boats and our organization.
- Regattas that offer the fun of getting to the finish line which is a great representation of progress in recovery.
- We offer accommodations for many post treatment limitations.
To Include Others in Our Newsletter Mailings: Please email their names to info@roccrew.com to get them on our list! Thank you!
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