Grafton Rowing Club Newsletter - September, 2001

“THE CLUB IS FOR EVERYONE OF ALL AGES YOUNG AND NOT SO YOUNG TO ENJOY A ROW, A PADDLE, MEET NEW FRIENDS AND ENJOY A DRINK OR TWO AND  SOME PLEASANT COMPANY”

MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS

 Family Rates are available, see Amanda or Don

Also it may be worth a phone call to your Health Fund to see if are eligible to claim the rowing memberships, Most Health Funds will refund an amount

Make sure you have signed up before the season starts - if you haven't YOU WILL NOT ROW as memberships will not be taken on the day of a Regatta

We will be taking memberships each Saturday morning during the month of August

WOODFORD ISLAND ROWA-ROUND SUNDAY 2.9.01

This was the first time a pre-season rowa-round Woodford Island was held, and although it was Fathers day, 11 keen rowers from LCRC turned up to test out this new row and had a great day. It took 4 hours, so all were back in time for the BBQ lunch, where all the rowing "tales" were told, its a very scenic row, and a great way to get some pre-regatta training in, next year there will be another held on the second weekend of September 2002 with a 7am. start, so note your diaries now, as it will be bigger and better

Thanks Peter

CENTENARY OF FEDERATION Monday 10.9.01 to Friday 14.9.01

GRC have a lovely display showing the Gladstone Skiff, timber scull and a new scull together with other notable items, if you get a chance, go have a look Grafton is certainly rich in its history, and Rowing was and still is a huge part of that history

REMINDER

NRRA REGATTA DATES:

Note your Diaries and get that training in

List of Events

LAST AND FINAL CALL FOR BRO TRAINING
(Which has nothing to do with finding a "bro"ther) time is flying by...

If you are interested in being in charge, great with a flag, yelling is your forte, your directional skills are outstanding, then you should be a Boat Race Official, Greg Thompson will take your names and conduct a training session, date will be notified once all names are in. There is a need for more BRO's at each regatta, and if no-one comes forward, it may mean that regattas will not go ahead.

Phone Greg on 66421902 at home or 66421834 at work
we are running out of time, so please let Greg know as soon as possible

SEAT MONEY
This is a reminder to all competing rowers, the pay with nominations scheme went fairly well, as it was introduced last season, but everyone has had enough time to get used to this idea, and IF YOU DO NOT PAY WITH YOUR NOMINATIONS FOR ANY REGATTA YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED IN THE DRAW

Daphne Maughan and Marg Doughan will be checking closely that everyone does the right thing, so everyone can enjoy their day at the Regatta's

LAST CALL FOR COACHING CLINIC LEVEL 1

Are you interested in doing this level one course?, Amanda is ringing around Northern Rivers Clubs for others who may be interested, and if you are interested please let her know, if there is enough people interested, the course may be held here in Grafton. Ring Amanda on 66431746 at home after hours

XMAS PARTY

Yes, it will be here before you know it, so mark your diaries now the date and venue are: 

South Club, Wharf St, South Grafton
1.12.01

We want to see both the Young and Old members come along and bring a friend, partner or just yourselves, the price will be very reasonable and will be a great nite, so don't miss out -  further details will become available each newsletter,

MASTERS MAY 2002

Plans are under way to be prepared for the Masters in May 2002, and its not too late for you to come along and give a hand, there is much to do, and not enough to do it, the next meeting is Monday 10.9.01, 7.30pm - see you there

MINUTES FROM 19.7.01

Age requirements for fees established
Trophies in shed, not approved
Still looking to gaining Water brigade building
Coaching coaches, Ken is willing others to be approached
New GRC Singlets have been ordered
Separate committee's for Masters and Rowathon
Captains report, New proposed program by South Grafton order of events is geared for school kids, 50 events, issues raised as to how many boats will be needed to be transported to each regatta
Take bungs out of boats
New racks for sculls on the trailer are to be made up

"DAPH'S TRADE TABLE"

SATURDAY'S 9 AM TO 10 ISH 1N FRONT OF THE SHED

Please bring saleable goods, such as Lemons, Oranges, Books, Plants, cooking and kitchen things, Jams. Club singlets and caps also available, If you can bring along any nic-nacks you wish to donate to be sold in aid of GRC, you just never know if there is something there you may have been looking for!!!

WHO AM I???????

Hi, it's me, Daph Maughan

BIRTHDAYS FOR JULY

Jessica McLennan 6.9
Happy Birthday Jess - It's a very short and distinguished list, I hope you had a great day

WEB SITE
Rob has been updating the Site, and it looks great. We have some new info about rowing history and pics of the rowathon. We will keep the web site updated, and watch out for some new articles and don't forget to vote for our wonderful site, and keep it in the TOP 10 address: graftonrowing.cjb.net

DIP AWARD

Our new young rowers have been busy on the water, and Holly went for a dip one Saturday morning, it was a bit chilly, and now Holly remembers those spare clothes. Onya Holly, and you are in the running for the prestigious "Dip" Award at the end of the season

GRC SINGLETS
are available for $25.00 each, see Daph's Trade Table and there will be new singlets to order before the new season for 530 each

GRC PHOTO ALBUMS AND SCRAPBOOK
Have a look at the photos of the past and present and if you have any you wish to add, please let me know, our scrapbook of newspaper items is growing all the time, Are You In There?????
Photo's from the presentation are in there if you would like a copy, see Ann There are also some great pic's that Daphne has added from the  Rowathon, have a look-see

LEARNERS
The water is puuurrrrrfect to learn to row during winter, bring a friend along, remember its a low impact sport, with great benefits for fitness and it's fun

First lesson is free for an hour or so, after that is a mere $5.00 a session, which is deducted fr6m your membership

It has been great to see 3 quads and 3 doubles out on the water on Saturday mornings, and as the weather is slowly warming up, its terrific to see so many school rowers both male and female down on the river showing their skills. The river is certainly busy on Saturday mornings with both South Grafton and Grafton rowers honing their techniques before the new season begins and to the New School Rowers, we all wish you luck for the up-coming Schools Regatta on 28.9.01 and thanks to Graham Davis who has rallied up so many keen rowers again.

RULES OF THE RIVER

Always have land close to you, just in case you do go for a dip. While heading west, row past the Crown, then cross over to Susan Island for your homeward trip and if you are heading down river (East), you row over near South Grafton Club, and back over to Macauley College side for the home journey. And now that the days are getting darker quicker, we need to put the lights on the boats for more safety and abide by Water ways regulations.

THIS TIME LAST YEAR

Do you remember this time last year, we were all in awe of our New Olympian friends churning up the Clarence River, our season had started at the end of August, and the Olympics were just around the corner.

Also on the subject, our Aussie rowers have done really well at the World Rowing Championships held at Lucerne winning at least 3 gold medals.

This newsletter is brought to you by  Ann and Don (editor). If you have anything to add to the next newsletter, please let Ann (66433347) know.

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