Indianapolis, IN
The very active Booster club, composed of all the parents of IRC Junior rowers, helps to implement the junior team’s plans. Parent volunteers help by chaperoning regattas, fund-raising and in the general promotion of Indianapolis rowing. Without considerable support of parents, the IRC Junior rowing program would not be able to operate.
The Boosters organize a parent call-out meeting to kick-off each racing season (spring and fall). The meeting provides information regarding junior training and regattas, and a forum for parents to learn about Booster volunteer opportunities. A wide variety of opportunities is available encouraging every parent to get involved.
While the Booster club includes all parents, the club is organized as a number of committees and a Board that provides oversight. Boosters are represented on the IRC Board by the Booster president (voting member) and vice president.
Appointments to the Booster Board are made in June. There are no term limits. The board meets once a month during the rowing seasons. If you are interested in serving on the board or as a committee chair, please contact the Booster Board president.
To volunteer to work on a committee or for more information contact the Parent Volunteer Chair (currently vacant) or Committee Chairs.
Booster Board 2009—2010
| President | Tritty Gibson | tritty@comcast.net | 298-8587 | |
| Vice President | Lisa Clarke | dlghclarke@sbcglobal.net | 293-5483 | |
| David Clarke | ||||
| Secretary | Ruby Lee | pzitterb@iupui.edu | ||
| Treasurer | Cindy Metzler | cpacindymetzler@yahoo.com | 873-3397 | |
| Members at Large | Helene Doucet | helene_doucet@hotmail.com | ||
| Marnee Lerums | mmlerums@aol.com | 255-5785 | ||
| Penny Kallmyer | pwkallmyer@aol.com | |||
| Walt Cooper | wacooper@comcast.net | 841-3578 | ||
| Paul Zitterbart | pzitterb@iupui.edu |
Emergency IRC Contact Bernadette Teeley 317-504-8148 cell 317-298-9456 boathouse
Booster Committees
Communications
Creates & maintains IRC juniors email distribution lists. Receives communications from Bernadette Teeley, Booster Board & committee chairs, & distributes via IRC website &/or email.
Chair: Ruby Lee pzitterb@iupui.edu
Parent Volunteers
Recruits and schedules parent volunteers for regattas & other events. Uses the IRC junior rower registration database & email communications to contact potential volunteers.
Transportation
Arranges transportation for away regattas, including coordination of volunteer drivers for 12-passsenger vans, Booster supply trailer & boat trailer.
Chair: Lisa Clarke dlghclarke@sbcglobal.net 293-5483
Lodging
Arranges hotel accommodations for away regattas
Chair: David Clarke dlghclarke@sbcglobal.net 293-5483
Food
Organizes menus for home & away regattas, shops for food & loads/unloads Booster trailer. Oversees food tables during races. Maintains food and supply inventories.
Chair: Helene Doucet helene_doucet@hotmail.com
Regatta Tent Site
Sets-up & tears-down site, including tents, grills & other food-related equipment.
Boathouse
Assists with Booster responsibilities at boathouse, such as stocking freezer with freeze pops, cleaning out lost & found, washing boat towels, ensuring clean socks are available, spot-checking bathrooms for TP & soap.
Name Tags
Makes name tags prior to the first regatta of the season by photographing each rower & creating a card with rower photo, rower name & parent name. Cards are inserted in a plastic sleeve & worn by parents at regattas.
Fundraising
Coordinates Booster fundraising activities, such as Mike’s Car Wash tickets, Mongolian Barbeque dinner, bowling.
Crew Clothing
Coordinates merchandizing of & sells event T-shirts, as well as IRC & other crew-related clothing & accessories at home regattas.
Senior Recognition
Coordinates recognition for rowers in their senior year, such as helping organize year-end banquet & selecting gifts.
School Liaisons
Organize “spirit” activities at each school, such as recruiting, locker decorations and varsity letter celebrations. One (or more) parent liaison for each school.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Drive boat trailer, Booster food trailer, 12-passenger vans to and from away regattas
Bake desserts for home & away regattas
Provide treats for rowers after Wednesday practices
Help with spring & fall boathouse clean-up days
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