Kingston HS Varsity Crew Booster Club Meeting Minutes

February 10, 2008

Present: Linda Lauro Lazin, Donna Tomesch, Mike and Lisa Schneller, Mary Orapello,

Ray Presky, Kerri Sullivan

Discussed purchase of a navy blue 2003 Vespoli M2 8+ from Smith College for $16.5K.  Vespoli is very highly respected brand and made in USA.  http://www.vespoli.com/content/view/289/171/1/1/  It is a mid-weight boat that meets the versatile needs of the KHS crew team and the RRC members.  It was originally priced at $27.8K.  The boat will be delivered in the next few weeks. 

At the beginning of crew season we would like to take a photo of the crew team with the new boat to use as a thank you to those who donated. We will also invite them to the first home meet. (and include a season schedule)

Kerri Sullivan attended the meeting and asked that the booster club add ergs as part of the wish list for the team. Currently there are seven old style ergs and 2 newer ergs in good condition. Parts were recently purchased to repair the ergs that needed it. Ergs cost approximately $800/each. The goal is to purchase eight at a cost of $6400. 

Kerri will be taking an inventory of oars to see if there is a need for any additional oars. (Cost $100/each) She will e-mail the inventory to us. Kerri and Cathy will also be checking with Glenn Maisch to see if the district is able to help with the purchase of ergs.               

Kerri also shared that there is a possibility we will need new shoes for the Vespoli but that the Rowing Club will purchase these for their needs.

Kerri shared that because the team is no longer a club but a Varsity sport, we will not be able to participate in the Winter Carnival.

A rowing clinic has been planned for Saturday March 29^th.  West Point has 2 rowing tanks that can accommodate 8 rowers each and several ergs. A conflict with All County Orchestra was determined; however, we all agreed it is difficult to meet the needs of so many schedules/activities that the kids are involved in. Those who are able to attend will certainly benefit from this clinic!

Kerri thanked the parents/booster club for all of their hard work!

• The officers of the booster club will attend the next Rowing Club meeting to look at short term and long term goals for boats/equipment. (TBD)
• Linda Lauro Lazin will be researching florists in Ulster County for our Mother's Day flowers fundraiser.
• Donna Tomesch distributed Dick's Sporting Goods coupons. We will give them to crew team members for under armor, etc. In addition, it was suggested that we can send them with our thank you letters.
• A can shake was held the weekend of Feb 8^th, we raised over $400.

Next meeting TBD.