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Friends of Avon Rowing (FOAR)
 

 
 
The Friends of Avon Rowing is a sub-committee of AHS Booster Club, the non-profit group that supports all athletic teams at Avon High School.  
 
FOAR is the official parents' group that supports Avon Rowing by generating operating funds, purchasing boats and other equipment necessary to support the team.  The Friends also provides food and drinks to AHS rowers and coxswains at races and coordinates fundraising and social events and activities throughout the year.
 
FOAR runs two major fund raising events each year. The Erg-a-thon and Rent-A-Rower that raise money for racing shells (boats), oars, trailers, fitness equipment, transportation to practices and races, and all the other equipment and costs associated with operating a rowing team.  Contributions are always welcome. Volunteers are always welcome.  FOAR is a 100% volunteer organization.  Please contact us if you'd like to get involved. 
 

 

Steering Committee

Chair - Mary Marinello

Co-Chair - Open

Treasurer - Mary Rodier
Secretary & Chair Communications - Kris Ernst
Equipment - Mike Vallen
Fundraising Co-Chairs - Sarah Roberson
Spirit Chair - Lisa Giarratana
 
 
The Sub-Committees
(where the real work gets done!)

 

Communications - (includes website, email, phone tree, photos) keeps FOAR members, students, families, the school community, donors and other supporters and constituents informed about rowing activities and events, plans and accomplishments


Treasurer - facilitates and records revenues, expenditures, and oversees all issues related to managing the budget for the crew operation


Fundraising - operating a rowing team, especially getting a new crew off the ground - can be extremely expensive.  Because the crew is supported almost entirely through private funds, fundraising is a very important activity of the Friends of Avon Rowing and of the crew members themselves.  All student-athletes, parents, coaches and FOAR members must be directly involved!  We raise money from local businesses and individuals, and we sponsor several annual fundraising events including the Ergathon, Rent-A-Rower, and Varsity Gold Card Sales.  We are always looking for volunteers to help with fundraising  and for creative and effective ways to raise money for the crew.    


Equipment - these are volunteers who have carpentry and mechanical skills, and are available to maintain equipment and facilities.


Team Spirit - organizes the common food table for races and regattas, coordinates team uniforms and clothing, and organizes team get-togethers.

 

It Takes a Village!  - (... and More Villagers Needed!)

Like a finely tuned crew - it takes a dedicated team of many volunteers

to ensure the success of a rowing team.  

Each role is vitally important and every volunteer contribution is appreciated -

no matter how big or small. 

If you can help - or know of others who might be interested in supporting the crew -

please contact us .

 

Thank you.