Dublin Crew operates with the generous support, talent and time of rowers' families. All parents, friends and alumni are encouraged to help us succeed. Sign up for a specific role or jump in with a willing effort to help as needed.
Dublin Crew, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Fundraising currently is targeted to assist the club with new equipment purchases.
Dublin Crew fosters excellence and teamwork for life through rowing. Our coaches focus their attention on rowers and coxswains while parents and volunteers, under the governance of bylaws and a board of directors, help run the organization.
The magnitude of equipping a rowing team is significant and Dublin Crew is indebted to our founders, alumni athletes and families, and parents who provide immeasurable support for the sport. Dublin Crew is building on a 20-year tradition of financial and volunteer commitments to obtain new equipment.
What It Costs to Row
Information provided below describes various ways to support Dublin Crew.
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Dublin Crew operates with help from parents who willingly volunteer to support the sport their children love. Volunteers are especially critical to the success of the Ohio Governor's Cup Regatta, which Dublin Crew hosts each spring in partnership with Greater Columbus Rowing Association (GCRA).
GCRA hosts the Speakmon Memorial Regatta each fall and counts on mutual assistance from Dublin Crew volunteers.
Parents, family, friends and alumni can peruse this information to consider opportunities to help.
Dublin Crew is proud to host the annual Ohio Governor's Cup Regatta at Griggs Reservoir. Volunteers help offset regatta expenses, which allows regatta entry feesto be directed toward fundraising efforts.
A successful regatta requires lots of help! Detailed information about "Gov Cup" volunteer assignments and locations, shift times, and position descriptions and requirements will be available on SignUp Genius. General descriptions are provided below.
Committed, reliable volunteers are crucial to hosting a successful event. Volunteers help offset regatta expenses and allow the hosting clubs to recoup entry fees for fundraising efforts.
Setting up and tearing down a regatta course is especially important work. It is physically demanding and must be accomplished in all kinds of weather. Volunteers must be physically able and prepared to reach into the Scioto River to clip buoys to steel cables on the 2,000 meter course. It involves staying "on the water" in launch boats with volunteer drivers until the job is done. Heavy-duty gloves required.
Launch drivers must be experienced at operating a small outboard engine boat to manuever set-up and tear-down volunteers on the river while they clip buoys to lane lines. You'll slowly steer the boat down the course lane lines. Be prepared for all kinds of weather!
Setting up and tearing down docks and stake boat platforms also involves "on water" work from launch boats.
Volunteer shifts for course set-up and tear-down take place the day before, day of, and the day after the regatta. Please plan accordingly when committing to help Dublin Crew and GCRA.
The Speakmon Memorial Regatta is a wonderful opportunity for Dublin Crew to raise significant money in partnership with Greater Columbus Rowing Association (GCRA).
The two rowing organizations team up to match volunteer hours in support of their respective regattas.
Dublin Crew adults must volunteer a minimum of 178 volunteer hours at the 2011 Speakmon Memorial Regatta to match the contribution provided by GCRA in support of Dublin Crew's previous Ohio Governor's Cup Regatta. Hours in excess of the minimum earn financial support for Dublin Crew at the rate of $10 per hour. Volunteer positions are in 4 hour blocks.
Details about volunteer sign-up will be available soon.
Help sustain Dublin Crew's 20-year rowing tradition by donating today.
Dublin Crew's ongoing fundraising initiative ensures that Dublin Crew athletes and coaches have the necessary equipment to pursue excellence. Currently, 8 percent of each coxswain and rower's registration fee goes toward our Fill the Boat equipment fund. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Donations to Dublin Crew, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax deductible. Donate securely now via PayPal. NOTE: a PayPal account is not required to use this service. Contributions also can be mailed to Dublin Crew, P.O. Box 764, Dublin, OH 43017.
Fill the Boats is an ongoing fundraising initiative to ensure that Dublin Crew athletes have the necessary equipment to compete at the highest levels. Existing equipment has been assessed to identify needs and we are challenging athletes, families, alumni, and others to help us win each of the following 'races.'
Race 1: $20,000 to secure a new 4+ rowing shell. Successfully completed! The new 4+ boat, Lucky 13, was christened on Friday, May 13, 2011.
Race 2: $20,000 to secure a new 4+ rowing shell - in progress!
Race 3: $40,000 to secure a new 8+ rowing shell
Race 4: $2,000 to secure 8 new blades
Race 5: $12,500 to secure a new double
Each race is to be funded and purchased prior to focusing on a subsequent race. Contact Dublin Crew's treasurer for information on naming rights for new boats.
Kroger Rewards Program - see below as this program has recently undergone major changes. If you have questions please contact Dublin Crew's treasurer.
Kroger Community Rewards Program
Many of you have already registered your Kroger Plus card online to participate in the Kroger Community Rewards Program for Dublin Crew. Thank you! If you have not yet registered your Kroger Plus card online, you can still do so. Look for detailed instructions soon.
As of Aug. 1, 2010, all proceeds from the Kroger rewards program are directed to Dublin Crew's equipment fund.
Under Kroger's program guidelines, Dublin Crew no longer receives a guaranteed 5 percent. Kroger will pay up to $1,250,000 on a quarterly basis to all participating organizations based on their percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending of all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations. No one organization can earn more than $50,000 per quarter. Each household is limited to $300 each quarter. We have no way to know ahead of time how much Dublin Crew will be earning.
No Kroger funds will be reimbursed to families as they are not considered cash donations to the club.
