Note: Some will get this twice, due to the previous version ending up in many spam folders. Plenty of important information to chew on here.
The 2018 Buoy Ball is November 17 at the boathouse from 6pm-11pm. Catered mexican buffet, dessert, BYOB. 1980’s themed music by DJ Mack, with costume prizes! Tickets are $25/person and should be purchased online. To benefit our annual coaches’ gear fundraiser, a $35 “Deluxe” ticket will also buy you two 1980’s song requests! List your songs on our event sign up page.
Karen Wespi Memorial Service
The memorial service for long time friend-of-the-club Karen Wespi is Saturday October 20 at 11am at Sunset Presbyterian Church in Beaverton, OR – 14986 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97229. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that those interested donate to ALS research at: the ALS Association or to the GoFundMe site for Karen Wespi and they will forward donations to the ALS association.
Portland Fall Classic Information–
•Entry fee is $30/rower. Pay online or with cash to Peter.
•PFC work parties, Sunday Oct. 21, 9:30-11:00am. Saturday Oct. 27, 9:30-11:30am. Stop by to help us get regatta materials ready for the big day.
•PFC Volunteering. Check the sign up and see if there’s a shift for you. Rowers in non-novice 8+’s should be done by 9:30am on race day.
Weekday Rowing Schedule
The final day for weekday morning rowing is Friday October 26. Rowing without a launch also ends on October 26. Head of the Lake boats can schedule two additional morning practices the week of October 29.
Weekend Rowing Schedule
Beginning November 10, all weekend rowing begins at 7am. Sweep Saturday, sculling Sunday.
Weekday Morning Land Workouts
Beginning November 7, we will have morning erg sessions available. Look for additional announcements.