WELCOME TO GONZAGA ROWING!

ERG-A-THON A SUCCESS!

       With many thanks to Chris and Andy O’Brien for hosting the Erg-a-Thon on Saturday, March 6, and to Patricia D’Souza and Maureen Thomas for coordinating the event, the annual Gonzaga erg-a-thon fundraiser went off without a hitch.  From 6:50 a.m. until almost 6:00 p.m., the boys kept the ergs spinning and the fundraising results rising.  While the final tally awaits hearing from a few boys with last-minute conflicts, we hope to be able to come very close to, or perhaps even above, our fundraising goal.  Many thanks to all those who contributed to the erg-a-thon and those who generously brought caloric contributions to the event (the Freshman coaches, in particular, offer their thanks for the unconsumed gastronomic treats!).

BOOSTER MEETING CHANGE:

MARCH 9, NOT MARCH 2

       The next Booster Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. at a new location, Cleary Lecture Hall in Cantwell Hall (Room 222).  We hope to see you at the Meeting.

BOATHOUSE TOUR/LAUNCH TRAINING

SATURDAY, MARCH 13

       We will have a Boathouse Tour on Saturday morning, March 13 following practice for those who are unfamiliar with the Anacostia Boathouse. Please meet in front of the Boathouse at 10:45 a.m.

       For those who recently completed the marine license class offered by Pete Liashek, the tour will be followed by launch training, for those who are not experienced in piloting a wakeless or skiff.  This training should start at around 11:30 or 11:45 a.m.

FIRST REGATTA: MARCH 27

          While we at times felt the day would never arrive, the initial regatta of the 2010 Season will be held on Saturday, March 27 at 9:00 a.m.  Gonzaga will compete with Bethesda-Chevy Chase and DeMatha.  Please stay tuned, as we will need assistance in handling provisions for this inaugural regatta of 2010.