August 2023 Board Minutes

Our August, 2023 Board Meeting minutes have been approved. You can see them here:

Topics discussed include:

  • Website is functioning again after upgrading the hosting plan to resolve database crashes
  • Food trailer tire replacement still needs to be completed before the start of the season
  • Rent-A-Rower program had a successful recent event, waiting for payment to credit rowers
  • Team uniform ordering information to be provided at the fall kickoff meeting, need to determine ordering deadline
  • Discussed potential interest in purchasing unitards – will survey rowers and get coach feedback
  • Coaches gave updates on fall training schedule, tryouts, using BigTeams for roster management
  • Treasurer reviewed final financials from last season and proposed budget for approval
  • Fundraising updates provided on mum sale, U of M concession event, Mancino’s nights
  • Equipment manager working on consolidated inventory spreadsheet
  • Discussed need for rent-a-rower coordinator volunteer position
  • Important upcoming dates: Fall kickoff 8/16, Erging starts 8/21, Board meetings continue monthly
  • Board approved budget for Summer/Fall 2023 season