April 7, 2024, Newsletter
Hello NMRC!
It’s time to gear up and sign up for the 2024 rowing season! Save $50 by signing up by April 15! We look forward to rowing with old friends and converting newcomers to our sport! Spread the word!
Merch Alert: While we always hope for sunny skies and calm waters, sometimes rowing is chilly and wet. Be ready for anything with a NMRC gortex rowing jacket! We only order these jackets once each spring and we need a minimum of 6 orders to place a club order. The window closes on April 15. Order here: https://northernmichiganrc.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Business Sponsorships Available: We are grateful for last year’s NMRC business sponsors including Bright Bridge Studios and Quick Storage of Maple City. We hope to make business sponsorships a more significant part of our club fundraising this year. Our business sponsorship program is outlined on our website under the Support NMRC tab or this link. Please reach out to any businesses that you think might be interested in sponsorships!
Volunteer Fundraising Opportunities: With fundraising on the mind, by participating as a club at the Cedar Polka Fest and the Sleeping Bear Marathon last summer, NMRC earned a nice bit of cash and increased our visibility in the community. We will be volunteering at these events again. Please contact members@northernmichiganrowing.club if you aware of similar upcoming opportunities so our club can consider participating!
Volunteer Opportunity: One opportunity for community exposure is coming up July 20. We are looking for 2 to 3 volunteers to run a booth at the Parenting Communities 2024 Street Fair. The fair will run from 10 am to 2 pm on July 20 at the outdoor spaces at 7401 E. Duck Lake Rd, Lake Leelanau near the VFW Hall. Please contact Lindy at lindykellogg@gmail.com if you are interested in helping give NMRC a presence at this event!
Early Bird Membership Deadline fast approaching!
Annual Membership — $500 ($450 if paid prior to April 15)
Unlimited rowing during scheduled sessions at NMRC locations on both Lake Leelanau and Glen Lake. Note that sessions may target specific skill levels.
Use of NMRC small boats outside of scheduled class time with coach's approval.
Rack space for a personal shell at one of the NMRC locations. Space is limited and there may be a prioritized waitlist.
Complimentary Learn to Row and Intro to Sculling classes.
Young Adult (16-24 yrs) membership — $250
Add-on family member — $250
Learn to Row or Intro to Sculling class — $25
We reduced the price of the classes to encourage additional participation.
4 Session Trial Membership — $100
A taste of NMRC for those who have completed Learn-To-Row or Intro-To-Sculling.
Also great for vacationers.
Limit of one trial per person. 100% of your trial membership can be applied to the purchase of an annual membership.
New for 2024:
In an effort to build our entire membership’s rowing ability in the big boats, we will be asking members to commit to a regular session each week. This will replace team boats this season. We suggest coordinating with your previous team if you’d like to continue rowing together. We will have novice and intermediate focused sessions. The goal being to develop novice and intermediate rowers. Mindy will be member’s contact for scheduling. Contact her with questions at mindy@northernmichiganrowing.club
We will continue to require 10 hours minimum volunteer commitment. (Many put in many more hours than that and it is so appreciated!) We are also asking experienced rowers to fill seats when needed for novice sessions. We are asking for a minimum 2 session commitment.
We were able to purchase a used 8+ and a newer double at the end of last season. We are excited to add these boats to our fleet for this season
Memberships can be purchased in the club store on iCrew or a check can be sent to our PO Box 113, Cedar, MI 49621. Paying by check helps the club reduce payment fees.
If you are new to our club, please visit our membership page on our website. There is additional information and instructions.
Mark your Calendars!
May 18, 9:00am-1:00 pm, Sat: Rigging Day One at Lake Leelanau
May 19, 9:00am-1:00pm, Sun: Rigging Day Two at Lake Leelanau
May 26, 8:00am-11:00am, Sun: Glen Lake Rigging Day. Details on website.
June 1, 9:00am-12:00pm, Sat: National Learn to Row Day at Lake Leelanau
June 15, 9:00am-12:00pm, Sat: Learn to Row at Lake Leelanau
June 22, 8:00am-10:30am, Sun: Intro to Sculling at Glen Lake
July 13, 8:00am-10:30am, Sat: Intro to Sculling at Glen Lake
July 14, 8:00am-10:30am, Sun: Intro to Sculling at Glen Lake
August 3, 9:00am-12:00pm, Sat: Learn to Row at Lake Leelanau
*These dates are subject to change if weather or participation levels are not adequate. Members are able to participate in Intro to sculling and Learn to row events at no additional cost. We will need volunteers for all events.
2024 Fundraising Goal: $30,000
Quick Links:
Corporate Rowing Program:
Great for team building, as a staff benefit, or as a fitness challenge for your company. Details are at this link.
Business Sponsorships:
Our business sponsorship program is outlined on our website under the Support NMRC tab or this link.
Please reach out to any businesses that you think might be interested in sponsorships!
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Northen Michigan Rowing
Po Box 113
Cedar, MI 49621
United States