ERC PRESENTATION NIGHT - SATURDAY 19TH JUNE 2021

The ERC presentation night is approaching very soon so make sure you mark and hold the date in your calendars.  The presentation night will be our opportunity to recognise outstanding achievements, congratulate those who made things possible, see off a difficult time, and see in the beginnings of a new season.   It's time to dress up and enjoy.

More details will be provided in the coming weeks.  

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS 2021/22 SEASON

The ERC Committe has ratified the 2021/22 season subscriptions which are now due by June 30th:

• Senior Members - $500.00
• Youth Members - $400.00
• Junior Members - $350.00
• Social Members - $60.00
• Rookie Members - $15.00

Private Boat Storage fees remain unchanged.

More details regarding fees and how to pay will be relealsed in the coming weeks.

Thank you to everyone who had their say on the BBV website survey, writing to the various leaders and authorities on the boat ramp proposal. BBV have not explained how the survey information will be used and how, or if the results will be reported accurately or communicated to stakeholders.

The next step BBV have taken is to form a Community Reference Group (CRG) and both Essendon and Footscray rowing clubs have agreed to join the group. Rowing Victoria have been made aware of the CRG and their assistance will be requested as necessary.   There is a risk that involvement in the CRG is observed as supporting the ramp and be misrepresented in the media. I wish to assure members that from the outset that a clear and unambiguous statement will be made that the rowing club does not support the ramp.  

Further development - an e-petition request was lodged by the 'Stamp Out The Ramp' group to the parliamentary Legislative Council office. 

To view and sign the petition access the link below: 

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BUNNINGS BBQ FUNDRAISER

Sunday the 16th May, Essendon Rowing Club held a fundraising event at the Highpoint Bunnings sausage sizzle. This day was a huge success in many aspects from our ERC volunteers enjoying a fun day together, to connecting with the local community and raising a huge profit for the club of almost $1500. The day ran very smoothly with each team working very hard to make it a success! Thanks to Rob for purchasing and delivering some of our goods, Peter for the yummy sausages (customers came back for seconds!), the set up team of Cindy, Lou, Rick and Judy, the pack up team of Matt, Angus, Gabby and Dale, and our engine room teams of Don, Tim Grogan, Emma, Steph, Bronti , Morgan and a particular mention to our lunchtime rush team of Fed, Nina, Lou and Judy to pull together for a take away order of 20 sausages in bread with sauce and onions on the side (that was pressure)! Thank you also to the extra volunteers who arrived but were not needed due to our covid restrictions of numbers allowed in the tent. Lisa Gandolfo Bunnings BBQ Captain

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AUSTRALIAN MASTERS ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS - ADELAIDE 27/5/21 to 30/5/21

ERC has a small team of 5 rowers (Judy Armstrong, Lisa Gandolfo, Bill Nugent, Stewart Allsop, Tim Juzefowicz) competing at the AMRC being held at West Lakes in Adelaide. This time of year, the weather at West Lakes can be challenging and hopefully racing won't be interrupted and racing goes to schedule.  

The regatta is smaller than previous national events but is still a busy program, with 197 events, 1211 entries, 5702 seats and 644 athletes.  ERC representation at the regatta has a particular highlight with Bill Nugent, representing Victoria in the Interstate Mens Quad Scull, in stroke seat and Tim Juzefowicz as coach.  This will be Bill's 18th representation for Victoria and is an outstanding moment for ERC! Congratulations Bill.

The Victorian Interstate Women's Eight is coach by Chris Hammon and Jeff Walker has been assistant coach.  Both the women's and men's interstate quads and eights demonstrated what they can do at the Victorian Championships in the one race as a handicap event. A thrilling finish hard fought to the last stroke.   

Crews are now we are in the final stages of training and preparations.  Go the 'Big V'.

Squads are now coming back into training after a well-deserved break.

The key to your return to training is for it to be regular, be on time and dress warmly from the weather.

The Winter sculling series begins: 

5/6/21 at Albert Park Lake

12/6/21 Yarra River to Herring Island

19/6/21 Yarra River round 1 handing cap series

In September 2021 we have the Saltwater Challenge for quads.

Request to all members - Please lock the roller doors and turn off the lights when your session is over.  

If you're the last one out, please take a moment and check - LIGHTS - LOCKS - ALARM.