A GREAT COMMUNITY ROWING DAY

I guess the day could have been warmer, the sun brighter and the crowd larger, but the Captn' could not been any prouder of how the RnR Crew came together to make this 4th Annual event so successful.

First (and formost) my apologies for leaving early. I feel guilty about not being able to hang around to clean up. It's a long story, not worth going into here, but I am appreciative for those of you who understand my predicament.

Second, I would like to recognize some specific individual who pulled yoeman work and know by doing so, I might be leaving out some people on this list. For that I send out my second apology in advance if I overlooked you.

To: Stephannie Brocoum our Event Coordinator. I don't think we have ever done a more organized event. You has set a very high bar for all future RnR endeavors. I am sincerly grateful for your passion and commitment to the club. Just No MAAS....

To:Terrie and Chris Leake for all the effort you put forth in managing the food (numerous pick ups and deliveries) as well a the "Ribboat" Patrol. You two have always been great support of the club and this occasion was no different. What ever we have asked, you have responded graciously. I am so grateful.

To: The Sunrise Gang (You know who you are...) Not sure how much money we collected for the Shameless Commerce Division of RnR but I'm sure it was in capable hands thanks to you two. Looking to row at pre-dawn? Sarah and Eileen are the partners for you.

To: Jon (the Viking) Hancke and Stephen (Booster Club President and Stephannie's Husband). Many thanks for manning the grills. (Bringing them down, setting them up cooking on them and taking them away) I ate my weight in burgers and dogs!

To: Jean V who manned the registration both and was the 1st line for greeting our "future" RnR Members. Sign this, go here, put on this... So many instructions, so little time.

T0: Chas, Dee, Gail, Carlton, Seth, Scott who were on site to help out in any way possible. I still hear Dee yelling out numbers like we're a restaurant. #9 your order is ready.

To: Roberto, our club photographer, who was there at the beginning and stayed to the end capturing the best of RnR History.


To: Paulie our co-founder and the Czar of "Big Bertha". He has even got better at hauling around our 30ft rig. It's a thing of beauty to see him to do the cut into Cradle Skid Lane.


To: Emily and Thomas out there on the bay riding around on the rib w/Chris Leake wishing they were rowing instead of making sure everyone returned safe back to shore.

To: Maryellen of Echo Rowing, Gary and Nancy of Alden Rowing, John Apollo and the gentleman from Maas(who's name escapes me) for bringing in their boats, their talent and their passion to salt water recreational rowing.


Lastlty, To: The 30+ people who made it out to check out the boats, the club and find out why we are so addicted to this wonderful, crazy sport.

Blessings and thanks to one and all

Captn'