Western Reserve Rowing Foundation Minutes

September 26, 2000

Market Street Wine Bar



  1. Roll Call Introductions

List to be sent by Pat Monroe- Attendees may not be accurate

Kathryn Kaczmarski- WRRF Jackie Virant- JCU

Kristen Andrews- CWRU Dave Werner- St. Ignatius

Caroline Hoepp- WRRA George Elliot- WRRA/SRL

Tim Marcovy- WRRA Ken Monaco- WRRA

Pat Monroe- WRRF George Elliot- WRRA/SRL

Harold Mazzarins- WRRA Toni Quagliata-WRRA

Don Saer- WRRA Dianne Schubeck-WRRA



  1. Approval of Minutes

The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m.


The minutes from the August were approved as is with the exception of WRRA Coach John’s last name.



  1. Reports from Committees

A meeting with the Forest City Land Group grew out of the Charles Ratner breakfast on Sept. 12. Toni Quagliata and Kathryn Kaczmarski met with Greg Collins and Diane (their lawyer) on Friday, Sept. 22. Both Toni and Kathryn left the meeting feeling hopeful and positive about this new connection with our landlord.


Toni Quagliata will be championing fund-raising efforts for WRRF in the near future. Keep your eyes open for a special event this winter.


No report (i.e., summer is over)


No report (although Dianne Schubeck brought up the idea of an electronic newsletter). We are still in need of someone to champion communications for WRRF and all of the member organizations.


One close call, one near incident, but no injuries. We have had problems lately with rowing shells being waked by launch boats. Don will put something in the next WRRF Operations Manual concerning waking procedures when out on the river and in the vicinity of other rowing shells.


There is a shortage of radios.

Don bought two new engines: total cost is $2840

CWRU is still looking to have the Agnar Pytte repaired. This will be addressed at the next WRRA meeting.


We didn’t lose money, but don’t know yet how much we made. Dave Werner reported that we have already put steps in motion for next year’s event. Regatta results are posted on WRRA website. And Don thanked all those who helped create this year’s successful event.



  1. Reports from Member Organizations

Rowing 5 times a week. Participated in the HOTC.


On the water en mass. Participated in the HOTC, and they will be sending a boat to the Charles.


Working on this year’s Hammer and plan to have a date within a couple of weeks. Looking for extra ergometers. Also looking for transportation: JCU has revoked use of school vans; they are borrowing one from Manco for the time being.


Have some coaching changes—Andreas has resigned; Lauren Crandall and Katie Bammel have stepped in. Rowing on October 14 in a scrimmage between CSRA & Shaker.


Didn’t know they were supposed to help at the HOTC! Still looking for a varsity coach. Need to put boats on a trailer for HOTO (talk to JCU, WRRA)


The fall rowing league has been launched: the final race is on Oct. 14 and they are looking for launch drivers. Schools are not to row association boats without being members of the Association. The competitive crew will be rowing through the Head Race season.


Dan DeAngelo read the following statement:


“The Cleveland State rowing executive committee, its members and its coaches would like to thank the Foundation, Association, and all respective members therein, for their cooperation, assistance, charity, and understanding in this early stage of our development. We would like to specially thank Neil and the JCU women for offering us a rower at the Head of the Cuyahoga. We would like to encourage and continue such friendships with all crews at the boathouse.”

- Thank you again, Stephanie Jarbeck, President, CSU Rowing Team



  1. Boathouse Operations Report

From Don Saer: We have bought two new motors at a good price (see above, under ‘equipment’).

Sculling rack assignment will be dealt with through the Association (in coordination with the membership chair, Toni, and the president, Caroline). Don wants all organizations to clean their spaces.


The cat: Don brought up the issue of the missing cat. John Mangles, who took the cat, was also present. Kathryn announced that the cat was not considered property of WRRF, and offered Don a number of options the Foundation would entertain to resolve the situation. Don was not pleased with any of these options and instead chose to talk to Tim Marcovy, unofficial WRRF lawyer, about the situation. Kathryn told John Mangles that she would get in touch with him if needed at a later date.



  1. Treasurer’s Report

Harry was not present, but had submitted a 3-pager to Kathryn to be handed out. Current cash on hand is $25K.


  1. Old Business

Cleveland State: Pat Monroe moved to have an initial assessment of $500 for Cleveland State University for this fall (as is customary with other start-up clubs). The motion was seconded and passed.


Launch Motor Maintenance

(Note: this agenda item was discussed up front as some individuals had come to the meeting specifically for this issue, and had to leave early).


After much discussion reviewing the options, pros and cons of pooling resource, Tim Marcovy put forward the following motion:

Launch motors and maintenance be pooled and paid for by the Foundation. In return:


Dave Werner seconded the motion, and the board delegates and members voted in favor. This policy will go into full effect in the spring once the training program has been established.


  1. New Business

None


  1. Announcements

Kathryn asked that everyone begin thinking about officers for 2001. She has volunteered to stay on as president if the board members and delegates want her to do so. She is also trying to talk Jeff and Harry into remaining in their positions. This topic will be visited again in October.



  1. Adjournment


The meeting adjourned just past 8:00 p.m.


The next meeting is Tuesday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Market Street Wine Bar




Minutes respectfully submitted by:

Kathryn M. Kaczmarski, WRRF President