I will bring ICE and get more once I get down there if needed, no problem

To all attending the Dad Vails - the first UNC race is at 12:06 on Friday and we will be feeding the team breakfast before the race. All help is most welcome. We will be located at tent space 33. My cell is 203-858-2610 and Peter's is 201-532-3993.
Terry,
Could you please bring ice?
Thanks!!

To All;

It looks like the list is covered.

To Terry Mullane;

As stated above the list is covered, your help at the event would be appreciated.

To Gary Ellis, Denis & David;

We will have a couple of rowers at the boat house to help us out on Wednesday evening. So when you show up and do not see much activity don't be alarmed. There will only the 4 of us and 2 students loading the items the food and other items.

The time is 5:00 to 6:00 PM

Thanks to all, ROW HELLS!
Bill Faison

I got the 6 lbs of lunch meat and 3 lbs of cheese.

Bill - Call me after you load Wednesday night(908-963-2520 Mobile) with whatever else is needed I will be in Philly on Friday by 8:30 and will pick-up what is needed I have some water already in my car. Sorry I did not respond earlier I was not sure on my schedule and I can get there earlier if needed.

Edited by author 05-06-2008 07:40 AM
Bill, I'll bring 3 more cases of Gator Aids...and 2 cases of waters...

So, I got the drinks on your short list covered...and I will bring Wednesday night to the lake...

Gary Ellis

Edited by author 05-05-2008 07:42 PM
To All;

After reviewing all posting on items that everyone plans on providing For the Dad Vail Regatta in Philly the following is the Short List of what is still needed.

3 - 24 Bottles Cases of Gator Aid
2 - 24 Bottles Cases of Water
6 – Pounds of Lunch Meats
       (Ham, Salami, Turkey, Roast Beef and Others)
3 – Pounds of Sliced Cheese
       (Co jack, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Munster & Others)

The trailer will be loaded on Wednesday evening and head north the next morning. If you are dropping items off at the boat house please plan on being there between 5:30 & 6:00 PM.

Thanks to all for your help and support.
Bill Faison

Debbie;

None of the items posted are for Worcester rowers.
Yes, we will be sending the propane cooking ring to Philly.
Yes, more tomato sauce is needed. Failed to include that in the list. We have 1 large jar of Ragu left from SIRA 1 to 2 more are needed.

Gary & Deetsy;
We have coolers with both regular & dry ice to ship the items that need to be kept cold. If you care to purchase these types of items we can send them along with the crew. The trailer will be loaded on Wednesday night so all items need to be at the boat house by 6:00PM

Thanks to all for the support.
Bill Faison

Hi, we'll bring the following 2 items to the boathouse Wednesday evening.

50 - 10" floured Tortilla wraps
1 - 24 ct Gatoraid

It looks to me like everything else needs to be kept cold and/or purchased onsite. Thus, we'll also send some money with Callie to help offset some of the expense. Please let us know if the list expands with anything else that can be purchased here and sent up.

Thanks for all the help,

Gary & Deetsy Ellis

We missed you this weekend, Bill and Lisa! You got lots of praise and thank yous - hope you realize how appreciated you are.
On to the regattas this coming weekend. I will get the chicken fajita stuff, muffins, bagels, cream cheese, milk, eggs, salads and as much ice as we can.
David, I think you are sending 6 pounds of meatballs in additon to the 6 pounds left from last time - is that right? I guess we will also need more tomato sauce - if so I will get it.
Bill, is some of the stuff you posted for the Worcester rowers - like the lunch meats, cheese and some of the sub buns and bread? I will get the sub buns for Philadelphia as well as bread but think we also need some lunch meats and cheese so will get it. Also are you sending the propane cooking ring?
Thanks so much to all of you (Bill, Denis, David and Janet) for making sure this all gets to the right place in time!
Is any one else planning to go the Philadelphia? - all help and cheering is welcome!

gave all the supplies I listed in my previous note for the Philly trip to Josh to bring to the BoatHouse...I will remind him also so they actually get there...Janet Correll

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Bill --

Let's check back on Tuesday. If you still need more drinks, I'll pick them up on the way out to the boathouse on Weds. I had only so much room in my truck the day I picked up the first batch.

Denis

Bill,
   I'll bring the following to the trailer Wednesday night.....

       meatballs (more to go with those I have frozen)
       sausage
       bacon
       ice (and the dry ice). I assume more ice will be added during the trip.
       grapes
       bananas

let us know how the list is looking as Wednesday approached
Thanks, David

Denis

Yes, my count on drinks is "over and above" the items you purchased.

Thanks
Bill Faison

Edited by author 05-02-2008 11:53 AM
Bill --

Allison and I will obtain all the cheese products, plus the tortilla wraps. I will bring these to the trailer along with the beverages I've already purchased, on Wednesday evening.

Are the quantities of beverages requested in your list "over and above" those which I have already acquired?

Currently on-hand (and ready for delivery):

3 - 24-ct. cases Gatorade
2 - 35-ct. cases water
3 - 2.5 gal water jugs with spouts

Thanks,
Denis

I am going to costco/sam's this am to get items for the banquet, so I will also pick up the below for the Philly regatta. I will be in Chapel Hill by about 2-3 tomorrow (Sat. 5/3)and will get these supplies to where ever they need to go:

50 disposable plates
4 rolls paper towels
24 disposable forks
1 roll tin foil
1 24 pack Lays potato chips
1 case 24 10oz bottles of Orange Juice

...am looking forward to seeing everyone at the Banquet

To all that plan on attending this weekend regatta in Philadelphia, PA or would like to contribute items for the event the following is the shopping list for the event. The trailer will be loaded on Wednesday evening and head north the next morning. I you plan on contributing items please post what the items are on this message board.

30 – Pounds of Ice

6 - Pounds of Frozen Pre Cooked Meatballs
50 – Pre Cooked Sausage Patties
50 – Slices of Pre Cooked Bacon

4 - 24 Bottles Cases of Gator Aid
2 - 24 Bottles Cases of Water
1 – Case of 24 10oz Bottles of Orange Juice

6 – Pounds of Lunch Meats
       (Ham, Salami, Turkey, Roast Beef and Others)
3 – Pounds of Sliced Cheese
       (Co jack, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Munster & Others)
50 – Cheese Sticks
2 – Pounds of Shredded Mozzarella or Pizza Cheese
2 – Pounds of Shredded Cheddar or Co-Jack Cheese
50 – 10” Flour Tortillas wraps
48 - Sub Buns
2 – Loaves Multi Grain Bread
2 - Dozen Bagels
1 - 24 Packs of Lays Chips

4 – Dozen Eggs
1 – Large Tubs of Whipped Cream Cheese
1 - Gallon 2% Milk

2 - Dozen Bananas
3 - Pounds of Grapes

50 – Disposal Plates
4 – Rolls of Paper Towels
24 – Disposable Forks
1 – Roll of Tin Foil

Thanks to all for your help and support.
Bill Faison

Edited by author 04-30-2008 03:57 PM
Chris, Richard --

Thanks for the posting the logistics above. This will greatly help with our food planning for the upcoming 5/9-11 weekend.

Bill, I'm thinking we can send some non-perishable items along with the V8 boat to Worcester, along with water/Gatorade, etc. This way, the Varsity team won't be totally empty-handed when comes to food...."Pop-tarts just don't cut it!" Will look for your comprehensive shopping list in short order. In the meantime, I'll go ahead and purchase some of the beverage items this week, and will be prepared to bring those, plus purchases early next week to the boathouse on 5/7.

See you all Saturday!
Denis & Allison

Dad Vail and ECAC info from Coach Laurance:

"The trailer will be loaded on Wednesday, May 7th. The v8 and lightweights will depart early Thursday morning. (not sure about the novices). We will drop the shells (2 fours, 1 8) in Philly and all of the supplies for feeding the team. I have tent spot #33 reserved which will be between the Finish Line grandstands and the 1500 meter mark. I and the v8 will continue to Worcester.

The athletes will boat out of Boathouse Row (still working on this), row up to the start, race, return to boathouse row, and then come to the tent to eat, watch teammates, etc. We will have parking passes for the athletes and some of the parents. (athletes will have two vans, they will move the tent, grills, etc. up to the tent location on Thursday. On Saturday, after the racing, athletes will load the tent, grill, etc and move back to Boathouse Row. Athletes will spend the night in Philly area and return Sunday morning.

The V8 will pick up the shells, tent, etc upon returning from Worcester on Monday. As we only have 1 crew in Worcester and we will have a van and truck, we will be on our own food vise. Between our races we will jet back to our hotel and relax.(Some parents will be around). All sounds workable on paper."

919-569-0613 or cell 919-247-9216.
Teresa Pierrie

The above is the contact info for our cook!! Mike's Mom is coordinating all. My job is the salad and some "on the table, before the food is served nibblies" and to bring enough chafing dishes or sterno servers.

Josh's brother wants to come too, we have to wait until he completes the SAT that morning, but will leave straight away after that...2 hrs later we will be in Chapel Hill - so about 3pm is the earliest we can get there.

I have some great pictures from SIRA, I don't know if or how to get email addresses off of this message board...email me at jcorrell@carolina.rr.com if you would like me to send you some of the photos.

if you are interested in helping prepare for the banquet, contact Michael Pierrie at mpierrie@email.unc.edu and he will let you know the details.

Hi -

Matt mentioned that parents were helping/working on the banquet for Saturday. I should be in town by noon on Saturday, and am willing to help in anyway that I can. iIf anyone knows who to contact or what needs to be done, please let me know.

Kay Tucker

Edited by author 04-27-2008 04:07 PM
Thanks to Bill and Chris for their thought-provoking comments with regard to the UNC-Crew Parents Committee. I think we all can collectively appreciate what a finite number of parents have done to make a BIG difference in what has become, a very active means of support for our team.

You'll be hearing much more about how we grow this organization and the ways our collective Parents/Alumni community can contribute to this cause, in the very near term. There will be a presentation on this topic, for those of you attending the upcoming Awards Banquet on May 3. Additionally, we will further socialize this via direct email distribution and also at this Fall's Parent's Weekend in October, to better help acquaint new and current parents to the efforts of this new group.

Many thanks for everyone's proactive efforts to date!!
Denis & Allison

Bill...Thanks for educating us novices about team support...the parents have done a great job pulling this together! What if we are unable to be at a race...is there a slush fund we can contribute to? Can we mail you a check to help cover expenses? What's your address? I would have LOVED to go to TN but I usually work Sat & cannot send stuff to Chapel Hill but would still like to chip in... We enjoyed Lake Lure & were happy to help:)

I would like to echo Mr. Faison's comments from the perspective of a student-athlete. It is incredible what this group of parents has done for our team. One of the first things we would do upon arriving at our hotel the day before a race would be to find a convenient store to buy snacks for the night and breakfast for the morning, unless we were lucky enough to be at a hotel with a continental breakfast provided. It is great to get up in the morning knowing that there are already at least 5 or 6 parents at the course cooking breakfast for us.

I hope that this message board has made it easier for parents to communicate and coordinate. I am constantly looking for new ways to help our parents help us, so if there are any suggestions that you have about how to help strengthen the communication between parents, via a listserv, message board, internet, whatever; just let me know.

Thanks again for all of the support this year. The food has been delicious and well-appreciated.

Chris Creech
Media Manager
UNC Men's Crew
Class of 2010

Edited by author 04-21-2008 05:47 PM
This weekend at the SIRA regatta in Oak Ridge marked the first year anniversary of the idea of forming a UNC Men’s Crew “Parent’s Travel Support Group”.
With our son being new to rowing last year, Lisa and I had no idea what a major regatta was like. When we arrived in Oak Ridge last year we finally saw what collegiate rowing events were all about which included all of the school tents, flags, trailers, boats, vendors, and every thing else that is part of a major regatta. We were impressed at the size and scope of the regatta. Our next step was to find our son and the rest of UNC Men’s Crew, hoping to find a UNC tent. After walking around the venue twice trying to locate our son and the rest of the crew we finally found them. They were all huddled under one small tree in the trailer area for shade. The crew had no tent, no flag, but most shocking was that they had no food or water, just that one small tree for shade.
I still remember the answer we got when we asked our son what he had for breakfast that day. His answer was Pop Tarts. They had stopped at a store the night before and picked up some items to eat. He bought Pot Tarts since the room he was staying in had a microwave he knew he would at least have a hot breakfast in the morning.
Lisa & I both thought how can UNC athletes complete at this collegiate level with Pop Tarts for breakfast? After are conversation with our son and seeing that they had no food or water, we ran to the nearest store and bought the crew water, Gatorade, granola bars, peanut butter crackers, ice and a storage bin to work as a cooler.
Later that day we meet David & Elisa Eaker. After talking to their son they also ran to the nearest store to fill the crew’s needs as we had. They also shared the same thoughts that we did, some things needed to be changed. The crew had very little continuous support for events of this scale, and how could the UNC student athletes compete at the same level with these other schools without the support that the others had.
After questioning the students and coaches, we found that support for the crew in the past depended on whatever support that local or visiting parents could provide. There was support for crew but it was unorganized.
During our conversation that day we decided that this needed to be corrected, some sort of continuous support group needed to be created. It was decided that we needed to create an infrastructure that could support these events. Our vision was a structure that could cover current needs and also last well past our children’s tenure with the crew. We wanted to create a support structure that could be passed on year to year. Over the past year we have successfully enlisted other parents that share our vision in creating this support group. The support the crew had this past weekend is validation of our original ideas. The crew no longer needs to huddle under that one small tree for shade and look at how far we have come in only one year!
Thank you to everyone for your support and efforts that has made our vision a reality.
I’m looking forward to years that lie ahead for the UNC Men’s Crew “Parent’s Travel Support Group”.
Bill Faison

What a great weekend with Carolina rowers and parents - thanks to all!!
Several parents suggested that we post the names of hotels for upcoming regattas.
I don't own stock in Marriott, it just seems that these are the most convenient.
ECAC's May 10 - 11 Worcester MA Varsity 8 only. Residence Inn Worcester. Never stayed here but it gets great reviews on Tripadvisor and is 1.26 miles and 3 minutes from the racecourse.
Dad Vails - Philadelphia PA May 9 - 10. Courtyard Marriott Downtown. This is about a 15 minute drive from racecourse and in a great area of the city.
Head of Hooch - Oct 31 - Nov 2. Courtyard Chattanooga Downtown - right across street from racecourse. The Hilton Garden Inn is about 3 blocks from racecourse.
Head Of Schuylkill - same as Dad Vails - Looks as though the dates are Oct 24 - 26.
Hope this helps!

Debbie and all that will be helping at the UNC Tent on Saturday Morning the boys get there at 7:00 AM we plan on getting there by 6:30 AM.
See you then.
Thanks
Bill Faison

Bill,
Sorry we can't get perishables but will bring muffins/breads/coffee cake.
Should we be at the tent by 7:00 am Saturday?

Directions: http://www.orra.org/directions.html

Thanks for all the organization-we will bring:
4 Doz Bananas
5 lbs grapes
1 doz oranges
Mustard
Mayo
4 Dozen bagles

Travel safe all and GO HEELS!

Bill or anyone that knows,

I looked at the Oak Ridge SIRA Regatta site and could not find the directions. This is my first time so not sure how to get there. If it is posted somewhere, please direct me to it. If not, can someone provide it to us?

Thanks,

Greg Ulirsch

Edited by author 04-17-2008 02:13 PM
Thanks to all of you that helping provide food & supplies for this weekends Regatta in Oak Ridge, TN.
The following is the short list of items that are still needed

60 – Pounds of Ice

4 - Dozen Bagels
? – Other Breakfast Breads / Coffee Cakes / Muffins (For Saturday Morning)

6 – Dozen Eggs
2 – Large Tubs of Whipped Cream Cheese
1 – Gallon Grapefruit Juice
2 - Gallon 2% Milk

1 – Large Squeeze Yellow Mustard
1 – Large Squeeze Mayo

4 - Dozen Bananas
5 - Pounds of Grapes
1 – Dozen Oranges

Thanks
Bill Faison

Patti Ulirsch

Do you want lettuce and tomatoes for subs/sandwiches? Good question, we have never offered that in the past due to the short storage life of lettuce & tomatoes. If you don't mind please bring them and we will see how it goes. My guess is it will be 50/50 who take the lettuce & tomatoes. So I think it's best if you purchase only enought for 20 sandwiches.

Thanks for rhe offer.
See you in Oak Ridge.
Bill Faison

Thanks for the pictures! They are terrific and appreciated by those of us who live too far away to attend as many events as we would like! It's almost as if we were there with them! Thanks again.

Parents, family and friends of the 2008 Carolina Crew are all invited to join in celebrating the 2007-2008 season at this year's End of the Year Banquet, which will be held on May 3, 2008.
 
For more information see the invitation located on the homepage of the crew website.

Please RSVP by Friday, April 25th.

Chris - I knew that Matt had sent you the link - and I am sure some of the photos will add to your show. Patti just wanted me to be sure the parents had access to them, so if they would like to save them, they would be able to.

I am looking forward to the banquet and your photo accumulation of the "story of this season". It is always fun to look at the growth and good times as the season progresses..

I have often put together those shows and really appreciate the time and effort that goes into them! Thanks for all of your efforts!

Kay Tucker

Ms Tucker,

Those are some great photographs. Give my compliments to the
photographer. Matt actually forwarded that along to me a week or so ago, and I have saved several of them to the team's external hard drive. I plan to upload some of them to the web gallery at the end of the season along with photos from all of our other regattas. Thanks again!
Chris

Here is a link to all the pictures that Patti Balchon took during the Lake Lure practice on Friday and the regatta on Saturday.... Patti is Matt's girlfriend's mom..... Kiffy (girlfriend) met the team and actually is in a number of the photos with them...

The pics with the rougher water were from the Friday practice. Saturday was calm and great for photo ops!!

Thanks to Patti for these pictures!! She wanted me to share these with you. (She was our main photographer for Matt's team last year!) We hope you can find your son in here somewhere. She really tried to get them all.

http://unccrew.shutterfly.com/
password: TARHEELS

Kay Tucker

Edited by author 04-16-2008 09:16 AM
Bill,

Greg will be arriving there on Saturday, but probably not on time for the breakfast that day. I will send:
    96 sub buns
    48 sandwich buns
     3 loaves multigrain bread
     homemade zucchini bread for Sunday morning, possibly apple muffins too
     brownies for whenever
Do you want lettuce and tomatoes for subs/sandwiches?

Kay, maybe you could bring my pans and give them to Greg. Sorry for my goof

Edited by author 04-15-2008 11:47 PM
Bill --

I'll bring by the following to the boathouse on Thurs evening:

8 - 24 Bottles Cases of Gator Aid
6 - 24 Bottles Cases of Water
4 – 2.5 Gallon Jugs of water with built in spout

Debbie Eldridge's refrozen ice-packs

....plus tote with all cleaned cookware and coffee/hot water thermoses

I'll recheck the website for anything else not purchased. than can be boat trailer-transported as Thursday approaches. Is dry-ice being used again for transit in the on-board coolers for the trip?

Allison and I miss this one on account of the religious holiday, but we'll be there in spirit with you!!

Thanks as always! See you Thursday evening.....
Denis & Allison

Coming in from Florida, by air, via Atlanta..... I can bring the following:

120 – Disposal Plates
100 – Disposal Bowls for Soup & Cereal
6 – Rolls of Paper Towels
1 – Large Box of Garbage Bags
1 – Pack of Napkins 400 Count
2 - 24 Packs of Lays Chips
48 – Individual Boxes of Cereal (variety pack size)

if you get in a bind for the other items, I'll try to help with them. I'll stay tuned....

kay

Hey Bill,
David and I will take this chunck as we already have frozen some of the items from Lake Lure. Also I will bake for the Saturday evening dessert.

12 – Pounds of Lunch Meats
       (Ham, Salami, Turkey, Roast Beef and Others)
6 – Pounds of Sliced Cheese
       (Co jack, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Munster & Others)
2 – Pounds of Shredded Mozzarella or Pizza Cheese
2 – Pounds of Shredded Cheddar or Co-Jack Cheese
? – Some Type of Desert for Saturday’s After Race Meal

Let us know how it goes and I/we will check in to see what we are lacking as the day gets nearer!

Thanks as always for being the GRILL MASTER!
Elisa

To all that plan on attending this weekend regatta in Oak Ridge, TN or would like to contribute items for the event the following is the shopping list for the event.

60 – Pounds of Ice

8 - 24 Bottles Cases of Gator Aid
6 - 24 Bottles Cases of Water
4 – 2.5 Gallon Jugs of water with built in spout

12 – Pounds of Lunch Meats
       (Ham, Salami, Turkey, Roast Beef and Others)
6 – Pounds of Sliced Cheese
       (Co jack, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Munster & Others)
2 – Pounds of Shredded Mozzarella or Pizza Cheese
2 – Pounds of Shredded Cheddar or Co-Jack Cheese

48 – Individual Boxes of Cereal (variety pack size)
96 - Sub Buns
48 – Sandwich Buns
3 – Loaves Multi Grain Bread
4 - Dozen Bagels
? – Other Breakfast Breads / Coffee Cakes / Muffins
? – Some Type of Desert for Saturday’s After Race Meal
2 - 24 Packs of Lays Chips

6 – Dozen Eggs
2 – Large Tubs of Whipped Cream Cheese
1 – Gallon Grapefruit Juice
2 - Gallon 2% Milk

1 – Large Squeeze Yellow Mustard
1 – Large Squeeze Mayo

4 - Dozen Bananas
5 - Pounds of Grapes
1 – Dozen Oranges

120 – Disposal Plates
100 – Disposal Bowls for Soup & Cereal
6 – Rolls of Paper Towels
1 – Large Box of Garbage Bags
1 – Pack of Napkins 400 Count

Bill,
Another thought - I heard that the kids were hungry again Saturday night and then some couldn't eat much breakfast Sunday due to their early race. Maybe we should add some carbs (not to sound like a Marist mom) to Saturday's dinner and/or get them pizza later at the hotel. It can be a bit too long between meals if they have an early race on Sunday. Maybe we could find a place to get a few trays of ziti? I would be happy to do that.
What do you think?

Edited by author 04-14-2008 08:28 PM
Bill --

I went by the boathouse today (Monday) and picked up the big tote with all the cookwear. I'll do a once-over & clean all of it tonight, since you're on the road this week. I didn't want you to get to the boathouse on Wednesday and think the pots walked-off by themselves!

I'll bring bottled water and Gatorade to the boathouse on Thursday along with the above items, plus some other select items from the list you post tomorrow.

Debbie E., I picked up your ice-packs also and am re-freezing those for the Oak Ridge trip.

Allison & I really hate to miss this regatta....Oak Ridge is such a great venue, and the (rowers and parents) team efforts last weekend were AWESOME!

Good luck to the team this weekend!! ROW HEELS!!

Denis & Allison

Bill,
Your menu looks great and we all appreciate the time and effort you put into this. Thank you for taking such good care of our kids! Our flight gets in late Friday but we will be there fto help with breakfast Saturday and get whatever you need for later Saturday and Sunday. Please tell me what Carolina Caviar is? Clearly it can't compare to Beluga but I am curious.

Here are my thoughts on the meal menu for Oak Ridge this weekend. I have all ready ran this menu past Coach Laurance and he is has give his OK.
Any ideas or additions you have would be appreciated.
I will be posting the shopping list tomorrow.

As in the past we can bring the items with us to the event, buy the items while in the area or delivery them to the boat house in Chapel Hill on Thursday evening. Please remember breakfast items for Saturday morning need to be at the UNC tent by 7:00 AM.

The weather forecast for this weekend in Oak Ridge is as follows:
Saturday 68 to 70 with a 40% chance of Thunder Showers
Sunday 68 to 70 and 30% chance of Showers.
With the warm weather the soup for Saturday’s lunch may not be a big hit, and options maybe needed. With the warm weather we should double up on gator aid and water.
For Sunday breakfast I think we need to wait on buying eggs until Saturday after the events to see if they are needed.

Looking at the posted schedule for the SIRA’s is see that all boats race fairly early in the morning, so I feel a heavy breakfast for Saturday is out of the question.
 
How does a morning light breakfast consisting of breakfast breads (bagels, muffins and croissants), Spreads (cream cheese, peanut & butter and jelly), Fruit (bananas, grapes and organs), Cereal (hot oatmeal and cold cereal), juices and milk sound?

According to the schedule there is a long break until the next races.
I was thinking that a hearty lunch would be in order during this break.
Here is what I would like to serve during this break. Hot meatball subs, chicken pasta soup & potato salad.

Since the events get over at 5:00 to 6:00 we will provide an after race day meal. The menu I have in mind is a Carolina BBQ with BBQ chicken, pulled pork, potato salad, cold slaw & Carolina Caviar.

As for Sunday, I see that the schedule could vary greatly according to the performance of the boats on Saturday. My thoughts on breakfast would be a combination of hot (eggs, bacon & sausage) and cold like Saturday’s menu. This menu can be adjusted on site with additional purchase of hot or cold items after Saturday events depending on the launching times for Sunday.
 
After the races on Sunday we will provide enough cold cuts and cheese for sandwiches that can be eaten after the events and also sent on the bus /vans for the ride home.

Once again any other ideas or suggestion are welcomed.

Thanks
Bill Faison

Again, I just want to thank all of the families that came out to support the crew at the Knecht Cup. I don't think we've had that many supporters at a regatta that far from home in a long time. The food was delicious and appreciated. Our awesome tent also drew a lot of attention from other schools as well. Thanks again for all of the continued support!

If you have any photographs from any of our regattas thus far, please e-mail them to me at crchrist@email.unc.edu for use on our online photo gallery and end of year banquet video. Thanks!

Edited by author 04-13-2008 07:27 PM
A BIG Thank You to all the helping hands this weekend in Cherry Hill!
This kind of support is what it takes to grow UNC Mens Crew program for the years to come.
Thank you again, I’m looking forward to next weekend in Oak Ridge, TN.
Bill Faison

Enjoyed meeting everyone and good luck at SIRAS. Thanks for the best hot dog that I've had in a long time.

Lloyd Miller

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Sounds great to us!

To all here in Cherry Hill

 The Crew will be showing up at 9:00 AM on Saturday for breakfast. The UNC Tent is to the right of the Gazebo in the park, directly across the street form “America Best Value Motel”. Meeting at 6:45 AM I think would be an over kill. How does 7:30 AM sound that will give us 1 ½ hours to set up and prepare the food.
Please post your thought if you see this.

Thanks
Bill Faison

Denis,
What is your cell number? I am on my way to Costco and will call you if there is anything we need. OK?

We will bring the bananas, grapes and oranges.

Joe LaVela

Edited by author 04-10-2008 11:29 PM
Debbie & Denis

If you two can work out the details on who buys what that, I think that would be best.

All Parents: Please let me know what your cost are for this event. We are trying to establish a travel budget for next year.

As Always,thanks to everyone for all your support and help hope to see you in NJ!

Bill Faison

Bill --

We'll pick up whatever else is needed (or missing) tomorrow evening. There's a Shop-Rite near where I'm staying. Let's talk tomorrow after we arrive and reconcile what's left.

Thanks,
Denis K.

Debbie

I'm hoping others will jump in to cover the last items on the list. Check this board in the morning and go from there. Sharing cell phone numbers is a good idea. Lisa is 919-302-0534 and my number is 919-414-5197.

Thanks for all your input and help, see you in NJ.
Bill Faison

I will get this all tomorrow if it is still unclaimed.
How about if those of us going to Cherry Hill share cell phone numbers? Mine is 203-858-2610 and Peter's is 203-532-3993.

Debbie

Thanks, the list got shorter with your help. The extra 10 X 10 Pop Up would help if the weather is going to be that bad. I know we have a tarp to put under it.

New List

4 -10 pound bags of ice (I always for get this)

12 – Pounds of Lunch Meats
       (Ham, Salami, Turkey, Roast Beef and Others)
2 – Pounds of Sliced Cheese
       (Co jack, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Munster & Others)

1/2 - Gallon 2% Milk

4 - Dozen Bananas
5 - Pounds of Grapes
1 – Dozen Oranges

Just got the hot dog buns, sub buns, peppers, onions, chili, shredded cheese and eggs. Will bring the grill.
Also wondered (especially with the impending rain) if you would like to have another small (10 x 10?)canopy pop-up tent?It might be pretty tight under the tent if all need to be under it at once. We also found that sometimes the kids will set up a tent by the boats if it is far away. Let me know.

Here is what is left on the list on items needed as of this posting.

4 -10 pound bags of ice (I always for get this)

12 – Pounds of Lunch Meats
       (Ham, Salami, Turkey, Roast Beef and Others)
2 – Pounds of Sliced Cheese
       (Co jack, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Munster & Others)

48 - Sub Buns
100 – Hot Dog Buns

1/2 - Gallon 2% Milk

4 - Dozen Bananas
5 - Pounds of Grapes
1 – Dozen Oranges
1 - Dozen Bell Peppers a mix of green, red & yellow
1 - Dozen Large Yellow Onions

Thanks
Bill Faison

Debbie

We have 4 tarps already so there is no need for yours.
If you can that extra grill may be good to keep thing warm.

Thanks
Bill

Bill,
     I have the sausage and bacon as we discussed, will bring frozen and on ice to the boathouse tonight. Hope you all have a great trip, and good luck to all the oarsmen.

Schedule and Lane Assignments NOW POSTED:
http://www.villanovarowing.com/knecht/laneAssignments.html

We are booked at the Crowne Plaza both Fri and Sat so will be at the tent by 6:45 Sat to help. We will be bringing the shredded cheese, eggs, muffins and chili. I plan to go to Costco before I head down on Friday so will check to see what else is still needed. As I recall the venue is all dirt/mud and heavy rain is predicted so I will bring a tarp for the ground.
Bill - Do you want us to bring an extra grill?
Pray that the weather forecast is wrong!!

Thanks

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Debbie Eldridge

FYI the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Hotel across from the venue that you recommended is now taking reservation for Friday night 4/11/08. Lisa and I are now booked there for Friday and Saturday.

Thanks
Bill

The start times for the races is not available online anywhere, but the general schedule is to have heats and semis on Saturday with the finals on Sunday morning. Last year, the frosh/novice 8+ was event #25 and the varsity 8+ was event #33, but I don't know if that is necessarily the order that they were started in. I will post on here as well as the schedule on the website as soon as we know the schedule, if we get one ahead of time.

Denis

Yes we are doing eggs on Saturday & Sunday. The Eldridge's are supplying the eggs for the event.

Thanks
Bill

Terry

Extra Hands are always welcome! We will be setting up for breakfast around 6:45 / 7:00 AM. If you can arrive by then that would be great.

Thanks for you help and support.
Bill Faison

What time are the races for UNC ?

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Edited by author 04-08-2008 07:17 PM
Bill --

Bagel store opens at 6:45AM (with a little arm-twisting...). I should arrive at venue around 7-7:15AM.

Will bring cheese and other items to boathouse on Thurs.

I take it we're not doing eggs for breakfast....is that true?

Thanks,
Denis

We will be bringing them to the venue. Also, do you need anyone there early (to deal with breakfast, etc). If so, just let us know. Michele and I will be driving down from No Jersey.

Terry

Will you be bringing the items to the venue or dropping them off at the boat house?

Thanks for your help.
Bill Faison

Denis

The gallon jugs of water will work. please brin the cheese to the boat house on Thursday. We will have cooler packed with ice (dry ice) to send up to Cherry Hill with the crew. Fresh Bagels sound good to me.

Thanks
Bill Faison

Edited by author 04-08-2008 07:57 AM
We will get the 6 cases of Gator Aid (24 bottle cases) and 2 24 packs of Lays Chips, and the 120 disposable bowls

Edited by author 04-07-2008 08:55 PM
Bill --

I went ahead and bought some water this past weekend for the trip. Have currently:

2 cases of 35 bottles each
4 gallon jugs (no spouts)....is that OK?

Also have from Lake Lure trip (and still fresh):
3-lbs cheese of different varieties

I will pick up 3 dozen bagels, cream cheese, and all bread loaves in New Jersey. Found a great place that makes 'em all fresh, on my way to race venue.

One last question:
Do you want to pick up perishables in NJ on Friday evening? Or do we have a means of keeping food cold for the trailer-trip up there?
I'll have a fridge in my room in NJ, so either way works for me. I can also store items overnight if needed, and can pickup whatever is not shipped up on trailer, when I arrive on Friday.

Thanks,
Denis
(919) 247-4876

Here is the list of food items needed for the Knecht Cup in Cherry Hill, NJ this week end.

6 - 24 Bottles Cases of Gator Aid
2 - 24 Bottles Cases of Water
2 – 2.5 Gallon Jugs of water with built in spout

12 – Pounds of Lunch Meats
       (Ham, Salami, Turkey, Roast Beef and Others)
5 – Pounds of Sliced Cheese
       (Co jack, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Munster & Others)
2- Large Tubs of Whipped Cream Cheese

48 - Sub Buns
100 – Hot Dog Buns
100 - 10” Flour Tortilla / Burrito Wraps
4 – Loaves Multi Grain Bread
2 – Loaves of White Bread
3 - Dozen Bagels
2 - 24 Packs of Lays Chips

1 - Gallon Orange Juice
1 – Gallon Grapefruit Juice
½ - Gallon 2% Milk

4 - Dozen Bananas
5 - Pounds of Grapes
1 – Dozen Oranges
1 - Dozen Bell Peppers a mix of green, red & yellow
1 - Dozen Large Yellow Onions

120 – Disposal Bowls for Soup & Chili

There are 2 way to get your donation to the event.
1) Those that are in the area or will be traveling to the area can bring the items with them. All items need to be at the UNC Men’s Crew Tent by 7:00 AM Saturday morning. Please post what you plan on bringing.
2) Those in the Triangle area can drop the items off at the Boat House on Thursday Evening between 6:00 & 7:00 PM. These items will travel with the truck and boat trailer. Please Post what you are planning on bringing to the Boat House.

We are trying to get a handle on what the true cost is for these events. If you can please let me know what the items cost you we can get a better idea of what the cost is to feed the crew at events. This information will be a big help for us to create a budget for next years events.

Thank you all for your help and support.

Bill Faison

We live in northern New Jersey. Is there anything that we could bring for the team?

Thanks to those who will be supporting the team in NJ! We are not able to attend, but will watch for what is needed for SIRAs. Safe travels! Row Heels!

We will be at the New Jersey race and would be happy to bring whatever is needed. We live about an hour an a half away, but will be happy to arrive early to setup/help with breakfast. Please let us know what is needed. thanks!

David Eaker & Bill Faison -- In the rush to view the TarHeels BB game I did not catch up with you on organizing & funding ongoing support for the team's tent/meals. I'm still interested in helping. You can reach me at jeff.bierer@bierergroup.com.
Go Heels!

We are planning to go to Cherry Hill and will bring whatever is needed. I can't find a schedule posted for the regatta but we can be there early Saturday to help with breakfast. The Crowne Plaza hotel is within walking distance of the racecourse - parking is tough.

Edited by author 03-31-2008 10:11 AM
Bill --

I just booked reservations to the Knecht Cup venue in NJ. For those wanting to go from RDU, Southwest offers a $187 fare R/T. Several hotel options in the Cherry Hill/Mt. Laurel areas. I'll have a fridge in the room, so if we have any perishables we need to pick up, please let me know. I'll be staying about 10-15 mins from the venue.

Is anyone else planning to go??

Thanks,
Denis

Looks like you need fruit-Ed and I wilk bring grapes and bananas.
Travel safe-see you at Lake Wheeler.

Bill, I just wanted to let you know that I took the tablecloths, cups and knives to Christopher today. He said he would put them on the truck, so they will be there first thing tomorrow morning. Thanks! Tammy

Dean & I had such a great time last weekend...but gotta work this one...so will not be there:( ROW HEELS

The schedule of events for this weekend's regatta has now been posted on our website under the schedule tab. Racing will begin at 8am (9:30 for the men) and run through noon, followed by the presentation of the Millikan Cup and a BBQ lunch from the BBQ Joint! hope to see you all there!

Chris

Bill --

Welcome back!

I've got the bagels and cream cheese covered (from last week). Kept the bagels frozen for the week....

I also picked up some (perking) coffee, and some styrofoam cups since we were low on both of these items last I looked.

I'll bring all items to the Lake on Saturday morning....

Thanks,
Denis

Edited by author 03-26-2008 08:54 PM
Hi Bill,
We will bring the 2 tablecloths, cups and knives. What time do we need to have these at the lake? Thank you.

Hi Bill,
We will bring the 2 lbs of trail mix, 2 cases of 24 bottles of Gatorade and the 2 cases of 24 bottles of water.

Bill,

I will be able to bring 1 gal or orange juice for Saturday, March 29. do you not need cream cheese for the bagles this time? Thank you for all you do for the guys in planning all this.

Since there is a “Big BBQ Lunch” planned for Lake Wheeler, let’s work on providing the crew with a “Continental Breakfast” Saturday morning. We’ll keep this light with no eggs and bacon this time. I know there are some items left over from last week. I put together this following list to work on. Please post what items you will be bring to the lake.

• 1/2 gal 2% milk
• 1 gal of orange juice

• 4 dozen bagels

• 2 Pounds Trail Mix (Fruits & Nuts)

• 2 Pounds of Grapes
• 12 Bananas

• 2 24 Bottles of Gator Aid
• 2 24 bottle case of water

• 2 Disposable table cloths
• 50 plastic cups
• 24 plastic knives

Thank you in advance for your help, see you at the lake.
Bill Faison

Yes, I believe the regatta will be starting around 8...maybe 9 this weekend, and lunch will be provided around noon, so breakfast is the only thing that will be needed this weekend. Hopefully we will have a big turn-out and some good races!

Bill, Chris --

Is it safe to assume that we'll be prepping breakfast for the team this weekend?? I realize that lunch will be catered. If the answer is "yes," I have several items left from last weekend which I'll bring Saturday morning. Still have plenty of bagels and cream cheese. I also know David Eaker has eggs left over.

Bill, I know we'll need fruit, juice, milk, and coffee at a minimum. We might want to check on propane fuel also....tanks were getting kind of "light." Please give me a call if you can, and I'll give you a full run-down.

Thanks,
Denis
(919) 676-3570

The team will be attending a 2-day regatta April 12-13 in Cherry Hill, NJ on the Cooper River; the Knecht Cup. The regatta consists of heats and finals, so each crew will race twice; once on Saturday and once on Sunday.

Last year in a cold, and very windy rain, the regatta was condensed to one day because of deteriorating weather conditions. the novice 8+ won their heat and went on to finish 3rd in the grand final, and the varsity 8+ finished 4th in the petite final.

The team will leave during the day on Friday, in hopes of arriving, rigging, and having time to row over the course Friday afternoon. We will travel by bus and will be staying in a local hotel. The crew will return immediately following the conclusion of our races on Sunday, arriving back in Chapel Hill Sunday evening.

It is our biggest regatta of the spring so far and the crews will be facing some of their toughest competition. The Knecht Cup is usually a good benchmark to see where the crews stand in relation to the other top SIRA and ECAC schools.

Hope this information is helpful. There is also a link to the Villanova rowing website on our schedule. All of the Knecht Cup info can be found there.

Chris

What can you tell us about the trip to NJ...I'm from PA so thinking about possibility of going...where will the team stay...when do you head out...anything special we should know about as parents...appreciate your input...

What a BEAUTIFUL day at Lake Lure...A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO KAY for hosting the luncheon...We enjoyed the opportunity to meet crew/parents...I usually work Sat so what a blessing to dine on the deck overlooking the lake...enjoyed working with parents & being part of providing for a dynamic group of young men & women!! Now on to they gym to work off those brownies...

Chris and Parents,
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Thanks as well to all you parents who are feeding those terrific young men. It is so hard to be so far away and we appreciate all you do for the team.
See you all this weekend.

Edited by author 03-22-2008 10:31 PM
Chris and Team --

It was our pleasure to put together a great "feast" for everyone. Thanks to everyone for chipping-in and putting in a yeoman's effort to pull everything together....it was truly a team effort!

Bill, we all want to collectively express our sincere condolences for the loss of your sister. We sorely missed you at today's event....but we knew you were very much there in spirit, from the first firing of the grill this morning! Today's effort would have made you quite proud, especially our total Crew team's victorious efforts on the water.

Special thanks again to the Tucker family for putting on such a great luncheon for everyone after today's regatta!

Hope to see all of you at next week's regatta at Lake Wheeler...

ROW HEELS!

Denis

Kay--
I can't believe I left them!!! When are you leaving? Or is Matt still with you? If Matt is still with you, then he could take them to Jacob. Or possibly I could try to meet you on your way out. If either of those will work for you, then that would probably be better than your sending them to me. My home phone is 828-654-8249; my cell is 828-215-6360. Thank you so much again for all your work and wonderful lasagna for the team and parents. It was a lovely occasion.

Patti -

You left the pans you brought the brownies in at the house. Would you like me to send them to you?

Kay

I just wanted to again thank all of the parents who came out to the race at lake lure today. It was a great event and we all really appreciate having a great group of parents there to support the team. I hope you all enjoyed yourselves as much as we enjoyed the food and the fan support. We look forward to seeing you all next weekend at the Carolina Cup at Lake Wheeler, but BBQ joint will be handling lunch, so you will all get to sit back and enjoy some good racing a little bit more.

Ms Eldridge,
The end of year banquet will be held on Saturday, May 3rd. I believe it is going to be at the Stone Center on campus, but I am not positive. The date is May 3rd though. We look forward to seeing you there!

Chris Creech '10

Does anyone know the date of the end of year banquet? Since we have to come from CT the sooner we know the better.

We plan on being there by 7AM & will be happy to help thru out the day.
Bringing grapes, bananas, milk, juice, trail mix
Our cell is 704-472-0636
See ya there
Tricia, Dean & Brian

Denis,

OK, I will plan on arriving around 6:30 or 6:45. See you then!

Greg

Hi Greg --

That's super!

I'll be staying at the Rumbling Bald property this evening. Some of the crew members will likely set-up the tent and serving tables after they arrive later today for us. I plan to arrive at the tent around 6:30AM to get things started for breakfast. David Eaker has the majority of the breakfast-related items, so I'm hoping he can meet us there pretty early as well. All of our cooking gear is on the boat trailer, so we should be in good shape for an early start.

Thanks for your help!
Denis

Sorry to hear about the death in Bill's family. I will be there early to help set-up, cook and serve, etc. I will also have zuchinni bread for the boys made by my wife (Patti).

Dennis, what time you you want me there to set up?

Thanks!

Edited by author 03-21-2008 11:09 AM
Bill --

I will cover the rest of the above items....

For those of you attending the Lake Lure regatta, Bill will unfortunately not be there due to a death in the family....

Our tent will likely be set-up near the marina area, which is where the boats will be launching from.

Please contact me via cell below if you have any last-minute questions

Thanks to everyone,
Denis
(919) 247-4876

Edited by author 03-20-2008 08:17 PM
David

Thanks for filling in on short notice, I know you guys will do a great job. Your right the sub buns are covered.

For other attendees to Lake Lure this Saturday there still is a list of needed item.

Looking at the list condiments are greatly in need.

3 – Pounds of Lunch Meats
       (Ham, Salami, Turkey, Roast Beef and Others)
2 – Pounds of Sliced Cheese
       (Co jack, Swiss, Provolone, Cheddar, Munster & Others)
2 - 24 Packs of Lays Chips
2 – Jars of Salsa
2 – Squeeze Mustard
2 - Squeeze Mazomanie
1 – Squeeze Spicy Mustard
1 – Squeeze Italian Dressing
1 – Squeeze Ranch Dressing
80 - Cheese Sticks
50 - 1 quart zip lock bags for sandwiches

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