Rock n Row Awards

Continuing our long held tradition of season ending awards; along with our long standing tradition of end of season revelry, along with our new tradition of releasing diva nature....
WE the people of Rock n Row as voted by the revered and respected nominating committee, whose members, of course, will remian secret, do hereby honor, acknowledge, love and cherish the following for their unique accomplishments this 2009 rowing season;

Recognizing those individuals whose contribution has advanced the ethos
of the Marblehead Rowing Club:

The R N R Humorist Award - To a person who most reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously using humor to help us appreciate the infinite Zen of rowing, especially a person whose blue eyes are known throughout the Viking world as magnificent - Jon Hanke

The R N R Newbie Award - Awarded to the member whose persistence, commitment and enthusiasm reflects an appreciation for embracing the joy of learning how to row, and in doing so, learning what it means to jump in to a shell and alternately, the water, with both feet. And this year, the award goes to two inspiring 2009 members - Eileen Perry and Sarah Simon

The R N R Howard Blackburn Award - For taking this grueling event on from the inside out; for the courage to try for the summit, and for sharing this life changing experience with great enthusiasm-Maryellen Solomon-Auger

The R N R Good Shepherd Award - For the member who acts as the mother duck we all yearn for, for taking such good care of our little ones, and for being the face of Rock N Row for those who come to the sport ready to learn-Terri Leake

The R N R Inboard/Outboard Awards - To the two rowers of the 2009 season who have embraced that part of the Rock N Row ethos that speaks to going all out, to not holding back in the face of competition and striving for new heights - Stephanie Brocum and Thomas Vogel -guess which one is inboard and which one is outboard?

The R N R Captain of the Plantation Award-To the person who acted in the role of overseer of club activities, we the servants, the galley slaves, the indentured souls, the pirates and wenches, give this award in deep appreciation of his generosity; and we say -- O master-for this we are forever in your debt! Capt Jack
However....this is it -there's no more awards for you - you are done!