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8 / 14 / 2002 This weeks Soiree is sponsored* by Orion Research at
www.orionbluebook.com
Entry is free, no host bar!
Mark your calendar to join us tonight from 6pm - 9pm, August 14 at
Grill at Keirland
Golf Club. Located at 15636 N.
Clubgate Dr. in
Scottsdale. (1
mile west of Scottsdale Rd. on E.
Greenway Parkway to N. Clubgate Dr., aka N. 66th
St.. Go
north on Clubgate to end of road-approximately
1,000 feet).
 
My Special Guests this week are Mr. Jake Poinier, President
and Mr. Bill Powell,
Social Events
Coordinator, of
The Rio Salado Rowing Club.
To
contact Jake:
Phone: 480-947-4964
Email:
jpoinier@mindspring.com
Web
site:
www.riosaladorowing.org
To contact
Bill:
Phone: 602-236-8105
Email:
wrpowell@srpnet.com
Web
site:
www.riosaladorowing.org
Grab your oars and head on out
to the Soiree for a rowing good time and meet the
members of the Rio Salado
Rowing Club.
Formed in 1991, The Rio Salado
Rowing Club (RSRC) is the oldest rowing club in
the
state. Tempe’s beautiful Town Lake is
the club’s home. The two miles long lake
was
created in the artificially dry Salt
River bed that marks the boarder between Tempe
and
Scottsdale.
Members of RSRC row every day
of the week. The RSRC offers open rowing for
qualified members and programs
for those who want coaching. The water is normally
calm and motor boats are
prohibited. It is an outstanding year round setting for rowing.
The club has 200 members, from Novice to past Olympians.
Their membership ranges
from students to retirees. By joining the RSRC you will be able to
participate in one of
the oldest and most cardiovascular beneficial sports.
As a member you will receive:
The opportunity to participate at monthly rows, every second Saturday,
which includes
the use of the boats and coaching.
The opportunity, once qualified, to row during the many open times
offered a week.
The opportunity to enroll in one of our instructional programs.
The quarterly newsletter, “Rowing Times”.
An invitation to the annual team dinner and other special events.
Discounts on RSRC apparel.
And much, much more!
Novice programs are eight sessions and are for people who have never
rowed.
Once completed, you may join the club’s intermediate class.
Intermediate programs
are a fun way to improve your skills and to increase your cardiovascular
base. There
are a variety of times and days available.
The sculling clinic, with four time Olympian Iskra Balchev, is great for
both beginners
and elites alike. Classes are small and comprehensive.
Open rowing is offered during various times for members who want to row
and do not
need instruction. Any available boat may be used. To qualify for open
rowing you must
pass a test at one of the second Saturday rows. There is no additional
fee, however,
donations to purchase more small boats are welcomed.
The second Saturday of every month the club goes rowing. This is a great
time for
someone interested in the group to come and join the fun. Coaches will
be available to
teach beginners. September to May we will meet from 7 to 10 AM, the rest
of year
6 to 9 AM. Requirements to row are: membership, float test and a signed
waiver.
For open rowing a sufficient skill level, as judged by the facilitator,
is also required.
It is with
great pleasure that, Mr. Jake Poinier, President and
Mr. Bill
Powell, Social Events Coordinator, of The Rio Salado
Rowing Club,
will
be
my
Special Guests
this week.
Please plan on joining us to socialize and meet new friends!
BBB |
