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Nereid News, 4/6/07
In this edition:
- Opening Day, April 14
- Ridgewood HS rower struck by car
- Important housekeeping reminder
- Directors vote to increase dues and fees
- NYAC St. Patrick's Day Massacre results
- Nereid merchandise poll!
- Kearny Crew hosts Passaic River Sprints, April 14
Upcoming events schedule
- Nereid Opening Day April 14
- Passaic River Sprints April 14
- Passaic River Paddle Relay May 12
- National Learn to Row Day June 9
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Opening Day - April 14
We are planning to officially open the rowing season at Nereid on
Saturday, April 14. On Opening Day members can:
* Complete membership and waiver forms and pay
* Learn about rowing programs for the year
* Greet potential new members
Stay tuned for more information on the program for the day.
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Ridgewood High School rower struck by car
On Sunday evening a Ridgewood student was injured by a moving vehicle
while crossing Riverside Avenue in front of 550 Riverside during trailer
unloading. The accident resulted in a leg injury, which means that he will
not be able to row this season. This unfortunate and regrettable incident
points to the need for stricter rules regarding crossing Riverside Ave,
which, at times, is a very busy street.
We have immediately put in place a new policy prohibiting students from
crossing Riverside Avenue and from parking across from 550 on the DOT lot.
Nereid has also renewed discussions with the Town regarding building cross
walks or traffic lights in front of 550 Riverside. We urge all members to
be very careful when crossing Riverside Ave, especially at night.
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Important housekeeping announcement
From a Nereid member:
"It's worth noting how I found the boathouse this morning at 5:30:
* Front gate - unlocked;
* Front door - slightly ajar;
* Boatbay sliding garage door on right - unlocked;
* Toilet seats - left in "up" position."
Please take care of our boathouse by locking up when you are the last to
leave the boathouse. This protects us from theft, vandalism, and weather
damage, all of which we can do without. This is not the first time this
has happened this season. If you are not sure if you are the last to
leave, lock up anyway. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Board of Directors votes to increase 2007 dues and storage fees
At the Directors meeting this week, the club budget and dues and fees
schedule for this year were discussed. While Nereid's 2007 revenues are
projected to exceed expenses by a considerable margin, after projected
debt service costs are taken into account the club will see a decrease in
its cash position this year. This is true even before making necessary
investments in the boathouse and rowing equipment.
Therefore, the Directors agreed that an increase in dues and storage fees
is necessary. The exact amount of the increase is still being discussed
but will most likely be around 15% for the membership dues. The Directors
regret having to increase dues but believe the increase will safeguard the
financial position of the club.
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Nereid medals at NYAC St Valentine's Day Massacre Erg Regatta
NYAC finally posted the results. Here are the ones from Nereid:
Coxswains - Men (1000m)
1. William Conceicao Nereid Boat Club 03:31.5
Masters Men [30-39] (Lightweight)
1. Eric Hagberg Nereid Boat Club 06:44.5
Senior Men [40-49] (Lightweight)
1. Charlie Johnston Nereid Boat Club 06:49.0
3. Ian Hawkins Nereid Boat Club 07:49.4
Full results here:
http://www.nyacrowingclub.com/massacre/2007results.html
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Your input needed in Nereid merchandise survey
We are considering ordering more club merchandise because our current
inventory of T-shirts, mugs, glasses, etc. is running low. But we would
like everyone's input on what to order. Please take a minute to respond to
our survey, accessible here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=278543634331
Only 2 questions! Thank you for your help.
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Kearny Crew hosts Passaic River Sprints on April 14
Hello Nereids,
On Saturday April 14, 2007, the Kearny Crew Team will be hosting their
annual Passaic River Sprints at the Kearny Boathouse (finish line). This
is an invitational regatta where all the high school teams from the river
can come together for one day of racing.
Scott Fuchs, Kearny Men's Head Coach, is asking for volunteers for race
day. Many volunteers are needed to help with the efficient operations of
the regatta. We need you and your rowing expertise and we welcome family
and friends as volunteers. To volunteer, please send an email with any
skills that you may have (i.e. launch driver) to
sfuchs@kearnyschools.com
and mckennajoh@gmail.com.
The best viewing points to watch the races will be anywhere from the
Gazebo area in North Arlington to the Kearny Boathouse. Many spectators
stand on the Rutgers Street Bridge in Kearny to watch the races come down
the river and through the bridge. The Kearny crew team also sets up a nice
Picnic area in the park just south of the Kearny Boathouse.
In regards to members rowing out of the Nereid Boathouse that day, we ask
that no rower come south of the Lyndhurst bridge. We are using the area
from the top of the course to the Lyndhurst bridge as a warm-up area. We
thank everyone for their cooperation.
We also thank you for your continuous support with the High Schools Crews
on the River.
All the Best and Go Nereid!!!,
John McKenna
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Previous newsletters
2007
Nereid News, 3/30/07
Nereid News, 3/23/07
Nereid News, 3/16/07
Nereid News, 3/9/07
Nereid News, 3/2/07
Nereid News, 2/23/07
Nereid News, 2/17/07
Nereid News, 2/9/07
Nereid News, 2/2/07
Nereid News, 1/26/07
Nereid News, 1/18/07
Nereid News, 1/12/07
Nereid News, 1/5/07
2006
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
Nereid News, 9/8/06
Nereid News, 8/11/06
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