Nereid News, 1/26/07

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- First draft of new bylaws being reviewed
- Nereid's Inaugural Winter "Triathlon" Fundraiser
- Winter training and erging program
- Montclair HS fundraiser
- Level I coaching clinic in Philadelphia

Upcoming events schedule

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First draft of new Nereid bylaws completed

The bylaws review committee (Bob Hoguet, John van der Tuin, Phil Gartenberg) has worked diligently over the winter to develop a new set of bylaws for the club. Nereid needs new bylaws to streamline its governance structure, eliminate obsolete procedures, and become eligible for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, which allows tax-deductible donations.

The first draft has been completed and reviewed by the officers and trustees. We are currently working on a final draft that incorporates the officers' and trustees' suggestions. On February 10 at 11 AM there will be a meeting at the boathouse where club members can ask questions and suggest changes - please mark your calendars. The purpose of that meeting is to make sure all members have the opportunity to give input into the new bylaws.

We have scheduled the Annual General Membership Meeting on Saturday, March 3rd. At the meeting we plan to bring the bylaws revision to a vote.

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Nereid's Inaugural Winter "Triathlon" Fundraiser

Save the Date: Saturday, 2/10, from 2-6pm. Party at Boathouse to follow.
Events:
Erg: 6K (at Nereid)
Run: 2 miles (between Nereid and Tryon Park, Rutherford)
Stairs: 20 sets (Tryon Park)

Entry fee is $20 and will be used to defray the costs of 2 new Ergs. Awards for male/female individual events and overall. Goofy prizes TBD. Any questions, contact Gratia Pelliciotti at gratiapell@aol.com.

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Winter training and erging program

The Master's Winter Program is a great success, as many of us are becoming more efficient in our technique on the erg. John is a fabulous coach and very helpful. Winter training is keeping us in good cardiovascular health, and keeping the winter pounds off! Due to the great success of the program Nereid is purchasing two new C2 Model D ergs.

At this time we must ask all the participants of the Winter Training Program to pay a nominal fee of $75.00 to help cover the cost of the new ergs and coaching fees. We hope all participants understand that this is a very small amount compared to what we are receiving from this program which will continue into the spring. As soon as the docks are removed from the water, weight lifting will be added to the program.

Chris and Andrea

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Montclair High School Crew Fundraiser

Dessert Buffet and "Row Row Row Raffle": Friday, February 9th from 7-9pm. Fun for all ages!
Admission is only $5 and includes dessert buffet, chocolate fountain, cheese/crackers, fruit, coffee, tea, water and soda.
Raffle: there will be 100 prizes plus a few door prizes. Raffle tickets are $10 for 25 tickets or $25 for 75 tickets. Prizes will be pulled in groups of 25 beginning promptly at 7:45pm.
Location: 9th Grade Cafeteria, in the George Inness Building on the MHS campus at North Fullerton and Park streets.

To purchase advance admission or raffle tickets, or if you have any questions, call Mariann Higgins at 973-783-2512. MHS Crew's goal is to raise $10,000. Help support our Nereid junior rowers!!

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Level I coaching clinic, Feb 10-11

USRowing is organizing a Level I coaching clinic in Philadelphia on February 10-11. This clinic is for coaches who have less than one year of coaching experience.

Location: Philadelphia, Penn.
When: Feb. 10 -11; 9 to 5 Saturday, 9 to noon or 1 on Sunday.
Cost: Level I $125 includes manual and test on site.
Register: Email Willie Black: willieb@usrowing.org
Individual (not organizational) USRowing membership is required.

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Previous newsletters

Nereid News, 1/18/07
Nereid News, 1/12/07
Nereid News, 1/5/07
Nereid News, 12/22/06
Nereid News, 12/15/06
Nereid News, 12/8/06
Nereid News, 12/1/06
Nereid News, 11/17/06
Nereid News, 11/11/06
Nereid News, 11/2/06
Nereid News, 10/27/06
Nereid News, 10/20/06
Nereid News, 10/13/06
Nereid News, 10/6/06
Nereid News, 9/29/06
Nereid News, 9/22/06
Nereid News, 9/15/06
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