Edited by author 10-24-2007 08:52 PM
Hey everyone! I would like to first thank all of our parents for the great amounts of support they have shown. We have a lot of parents who are willing to help out this year, and that is AWESOME!

If you have any questions regarding the process of bringing food to regattas, please contact to Mr. Faison, and he will be glad to help out in any way possible.

This parent’s message board was set up to streamline information on up coming regatta and the UNC Mens Crews need, food, transportation and housing for these events. What will be posted here is food items and related food service items that are need to feed 50 student athletes and coaches at the various regattas they predicate in. We hope that this message board will help inform parent of up coming events and what is needed to support the UNC Mens Crew at the events.

The up coming events are as follows:

October 26 – 28 Head of the Schuykill in Philadelphia, PA

Food, transportation and housing are taken care of. We do need help in serving food to the Crew, so if any parents plan attending the regatta and can help please post your availability on the message board.

November 2-4 Head of the Hooch, Chattanooga, TN
This is a 2 day regatta starting at 8 AM Saturday Nov 3 and ending at 2 PM on Sunday Nov 4.

Food and serving needs are:

8 - 24 Bottles Cases of Gator Aid
5 - 24 Bottles Cases of Water
5 – Dozen Large Eggs
4 - Dozen English Muffins
4 - Dozen 10” Soft Torte / Burrito Wraps
4 - Dozen Bagels
10 - 8 Packs of Hot Dog Buns
9 - 6 Packs of Sub Buns
2 - 24 Packs of Lays Chips
2 - Large tubs of Whipped Philly Cream Cheese
1 - Large Jars of Peanut Butter
4 - Dozen Bananas
2 - Pounds of Grapes
1 - Dozen Oranges Cut into slices
4 - Pounds Trail Mix (Fruits & Nuts)
80 - Cheese Sticks
80 - Granola Bars
4 – Disposable table cloths (white & blue)
4 – Large disposable aluminum pans with covers

There are 2 way to donate these items
1) Drop off the items at the UNC Boat House on Thursday Nov 1 between 6:00 & 6:30 PM.
2) If you are planning on attending the regatta bring the items with you.

If you plan on supply any of the above items PLEASE post a message on this board to what you plan on contributing and if you are going to drop it off at the Boat House or bring it to the regatta.

Nov 10-11 Rivanna Romp, Charlottesville, VA
This is a 1 day regatta Starting on Saturday Nov 10 at 8:00 Am and ending at 4:00 PM

Wish list to be posted on or around Nov 5th

If you are unable to drop or bring items to an event and would like to contribute to the UNC Mens Crew Travel Fund please contact Jake Soberal at jakesoberal@yahoo.com for all the who, what & where question on mailing your check.

If you have any question please feel free to contact me at drcbill@aol.com

In closing I want to thank you all for your efforts and support for the UNC Mens Crew.

Bill Faison

Thanks so much for putting this together Chris. It is so helpful for those of us not living in NC. Last year we organized food and housing for the DC trip and would be happy to get it together again this Spring. Can anyone let me know if that race is scheduled and what the date would be and the Engelen family will assume the responsibility for the food and housing. Thanks again and Row Heels!

We have not yet registered for spring regattas, but I would assume that we will be attending the Occoquan Sprints again this year. If we do, the scheduled date I believe is March 29-30, 2008 (same weekend as last season). Once the spring schedule is put together, I will post it on our website. I will also make note on this board that the schedule has been posted. Thanks for all of the help!!

Bill --

We'll be providing muffins and granola bars for the Head of the Hooch. I will be dropping these items off at the UNC BOat House on Thursday, 11/1.

Thanks,
Denis Kingberg

We will Bring 5 cases of water, 4 blue & white table clothes and 4 large aluminum pans. We will drop them off on Thursday evening at the boat house on 11/1 for the Head of the Hooch.

Thanks for coordinating this,

Gary & Deetsy Ellis ROW HEELS!!!

Bill, I plan to be at the Rivanna Romp on 11/10-11. I'm not sure if anyone (Crew team included) is planning on getting there the evening beforehand. Since I'll be in the DC area that Friday, I'll be driving down from there, and will be staying at the Doubletree in Charlottesville, which is not far from the regatta venue. I realize this is still a little ways off, but wanted to proactively communicate my plans. I can certainly bring some food/snacks down with me, or pick them up once I arrive in town. Doubletree also has a $80 rate for AAA members.

I have made reservations to go to The Head of The Hooch. I live in Raleigh. If anyone needs me to carry things in my car, please let me know via this board, as I will be out of town until Thursday midday. I will check the message boards and try to bring whatever is most needed which has not already been donated.

We will be going to the Hooch and Rivanna Romp and will be flying to both on the Friday nights before. We will be happy to find a supermarket and get whatever you need.
Thanks so much for getting this together.

First thank you all for your efforts and supports. The following is an up dated list of what is needed for the “Head of The Hooch”
If you are going to attend and plan on helping with the food, please indicate what items you will provide form the list. I will be going shopping midday on Thursday to purchases any items still on the list.

Food and serving still needs are:

8 - 24 Bottles Cases of Gator Aid
5 – Dozen Large Eggs
4 - Dozen Bagels
10 - 8 Packs of Hot Dog Buns
8 - 6 Packs of Sub Buns
2 - 24 Packs of Lays Chips
2 - Large tubs of Whipped Philly Cream Cheese
1 - Large Jars of Peanut Butter
4 - Dozen Bananas
2 - Pounds of Grapes
1 - Dozen Oranges
4 - Pounds Trail Mix (Fruits & Nuts)
80 - Cheese Sticks

Thanks again for all your help.
Bill Faison

just wanted to make sure that everyone was aware that we did not use any of the food that was sent to the Schuylkill due to the cancellation. I wanted to make sure that that food was factored into the count for the Hooch. I'm sure you have probably already accounted for it, but I just wanted to double check so that we don't end up with way more food than we need. Thanks again for all of the support!

Thanks to Chris’s post the list got shorter!

The following is the revised list.

Food and serving still needs are:

5 - 24 Bottles Cases of Gator Aid
5 – Dozen Large Eggs
2 - Dozen Bagels
10 - 8 Packs of Hot Dog Buns
1 - 24 Packs of Lays Chips
4 - Dozen Bananas
2 - Pounds of Grapes
1 - Dozen Oranges
40 - Cheese Sticks

Thanks
Bill Faison

I am shipping 6 dozen "Crew Cookies" to Meredith for the Head of the Hooch. Good Luck Heels!

We will bring the hot dog buns, chips, bananas and grapes.

I will get all the Gatorade. Can I bring it with me or should I take it to the Boathouse?

Ms. Mackintosh,
If you live near Chapel Hill, it would probably be easier for everyone if you just brought the Gatorade to the boathouse, however, If you are planning on attending the Hooch and will be there before the start of our first race on Saturday (which I believe is at about 10am) then it should be fine to just bring the Gatorade to the tent when you get there. We have some Gatorade with us already from the Schuylkill, so we should have plenty to get us by until you get there, so bringing them to the race should be fine.

So unless Mr. Faison says otherwise, bringing them to the race should be fine.

I can do either, as I live in Raleigh. I will try to bring it to the boathouse, to prevent any problems, if possible.

With everyone’s support and posting the list is getting shorter!

Thank you, below is the remaining items needed.

5 – Dozen Large Eggs
2 - Dozen Bagels
1 - Dozen Oranges
40 - Cheese Sticks

This message board is a great way to organize regatta.

Thanks Again
Bill Faison

Bill, I had purchased about 70 granola bars for the trip as well, per original request. I can drop these at the boathouse on Thursday evening if that's when Chris wants them, and if they're still needed.

Regards,
Denis

Denis
The granola bars our fine, the original plans and commitments are still OK.
Thanks
Bill

We would love to donate some money to the Travel Fund as we will not be able to get over to Chapel Hill during the time necessary to deliver the food. I will contact Jake for further details. Good Luck Team!!

What time is good for dropping things off Thursday at the boathouse?

Kathy

Please drop off the items at the UNC Boat House on Thursday Nov 1 between 6:00 & 6:30 PM.

Thanks
Bill Faison

I will bring the Gatoraid to the Boathouse. Also, please let me know if anything else is needed to be brought, even at the last minute. Am leaving Friday morning for the "Hooch" from Raleigh.

Edited by author 10-31-2007 07:51 PM
We will bring 2 dozen bagels and banana bread (home made). We are going to attend the Hooch and will be there before the start of your first race on Saturday. Go Heels!

Bill --

I picked up some organges for the Crew. I'll leave you and those parents attending to slice them up. Sorry I'll miss the Hooch regatta....but I'll see you at the 'Romp!

-- Denis

Thanks for everyone’s help we have the “Crew Feed” this weekend! If you are dropping off items at the boathouse, I will meet you in the “crew” parking lot. The drive to this lot is the first gravel drive on your right as you head towards the boathouse. If you are have problems find it please call me on my cell phone 919-414-5197 and I’ll try to help direct you in.
Thanks once again, see you at 6:00PM.
Bill Faison

I will be attending the afternoon portion on Saturday and also be there on Sunday. Is there anything left to bring? If not, and we need something on Saturday (or Sunday), I will be glad to get it there in Chattanooga.

Greg Ulirsch

Greg

After packing the crew up last night, I realized we did not have any English Muffins for Sunday Morning. So if you could pick up the 4 - Dozen English Muffins that would be great

Thanks
Bill Faison

Edited by author 11-02-2007 01:17 PM
Thanks Bill! I will get the english muffins and give them to you on Saturday afternoon.

See you there!

Greg Ulirsch

Hi - thanks to all of you who have been working so hard to provide food for the regattas! I am from Florida, but will be at the UVA regatta, on SUNDAY, Nov. 11th? I believe I have seen both the Sat 11/10 & and 11/11 dates floating around. According to the UVA website it's Sunday, Nov 11th? Can we confirm that please? Also anything I can do to help provide food - I'll be happy to do!

Thanks.

Kay Tucker

yes, the race is on Sunday, the 11th. The team will leave Chapel Hill on Saturday and spend Saturday night in Charlottesville, racing on Sunday.

Also, I wanted to thank all of the parents who came out and provided food and support this weekend at the hooch, we all really appreciate all that you are doing! It was great!

Bill --

I'll be in Charlottesville on Friday evening. Please let me know what we'll need to pick up for the regatta up there food/supply-wise, since I'll have some extra time. Has everyone decided where they're staying yet? I have no idea where the team is staying yet either.

Thanks,
Denis

Please let me know what we can bring to Charlottesville. I will be hitting Sam's club today or tomorrow anyway for home purposes, and for the ingredients to make my Blueberry bread for the team this weekend. I am fairly familiar with Charlottesville also, so maybe can help with finding stuff at the last minute.

First thanks to all the support we had in Chattooga!
Since the next event is a Sunday morning event the crew only wants a good breakfast and nutritional snacks after the events.
We are in the process of creating a full needed list for the Charlottesville regatta but in the mean time the following is a short list of what is needed.

5 – Cases of 24 bottles of Gatorade
100 – Granola bars
100 – Cheese sticks (mozzarella is the favorite)
 5- Dozen Bagels
6 – Pounds of grapes
4 – Dozen Bananas

Please respond to this message board to what you are willing to donate to this event and if you are going to attend and bring the items to the event.
Breakfast for the crew will severed to the crew at 7:00 AM on Sunday if you are dominating a breakfast item it will need to be there at that time.
Please check this message board for updates on what is needed.
Thank you all for your support
Bill Faison

Hey - Arriving from Florida - don't think I can ice drinks, so I will provide:

100 – Granola bars
4 – Dozen Bananas

And I will be there by 7:00 AM - not a problem. Looking forward to meeting parents, and seeing the team compete!!

Kay Tucker

I will bring 3-4 loaves of Blueberry Bread

It's great to see this message board in action.... thanks to its creators and to Bill for being the center point for food arrangements. For Charlottesville, Elisa and I can bring the Gatorade.

Thanks, David

Bill --

I've got the bagels (since I'll be traveling by air to start with also), and I won't have a cooler with me that weekend. Let me know if there are any other 'dry goods' that are needed.

Thanks,
Denis

Edited by author 11-06-2007 01:52 PM
Do we know the start time for Sunday? There doesn't seem to be a website for the Rivanna Romp...

Here are the additional items needs to “Feed The Crew” in Charlottesville this week end.

• 4 - Pounds Trail Mix (Fruits & Nuts)
• 1 Large Tub of Butter
• 5 8oz Packages of Shredded Cheese Cheddar / Colby mix
• 1 gal 2% milk
• 50 Styrofoam Cups
• Clorox wipes
• 48 Spoons, forks and knives
• Scouring pads (green with one side sponge)
• Instant cider
• 6 Boxes of Instant sugar free hot choc
• Wooden stirrers for hot choc/tea etc
• 4 Rolls of Paper towels
• 2 Boxes of Tin Foil
• 10 Dozen Eggs
• Pre Cooked Bacon (x2 per athlete 100 slices)
• Pre Cooked Sausage Patties (x2 per athlete 100 patties)
• 70 Large 10” Tortillas Wraps
• 2 gal jugs of water for choc. Coffee tea etc
• 2 Jars of Salsa
• 1 case of 24 Bottled Water
• 10 to 12 Instant Cups of Soup
• 10 to 12 Instant Oatmeal Cups (with cinnamon)

Please post on the message board what you will be supplying.
Thanks for your help.
Bill Faison

Since the Rivanna Romp is a Sunday only event it starts early in the morning. I’m not sure of the starting time, but the coaches would like to have the crew breakfast ready by 7:00 AM. My guess based on last year is they will be putting the boats in the water around 8:00 AM with the first event starting at 8:30 AM. I have attached a link to UVA Men’s Rowing Web page that give the direction to their boathouse where the Regatta will be held.

http://www.virginiarowing.org/facequip.php

I will up date the message board if I get any other information.
Thanks
Bill Faison

any ideas as to where to stay close to the race?

On the UVA Women's Rowing website, it says that the races will begin at 9am. Assuming that the 8's will be one of the first races, we are planning on racing at 9, and therefore being on the water around 8:15. Coach has e-mailed UVA to get a race schedule, and we will let you know once it is finalized, but tentatively 7am is what we are shooting for for breakfast. Thanks again for all that you are doing!

Hello from Fayetteville, NC. Our son is a new rower this year and we would like to help at the Charlottesville race. We can bring the following unless somebody already has dibs on them:
• 1 case of 24 Bottled Water
• 10 to 12 Instant Cups of Soup
• 10 to 12 Instant Oatmeal Cups (with cinnamon)
If already taken, just let us know what is still on the shopping list. Also, we can help out Sunday morning if you need some extra hands. We will keep an eye on this board for updates. A good email address for us is bbtoomey@excite.com. Looking fwd to meeting y'all.
Tim and Blayne

Hi - Ok in addition to the granola bars & bananas, I'll cover all the "paper goods" including: 50 styrofoam cups, Clorox Wipes, 48 spoons, knives & forks, scouring pads, 4 rolls paper towels, 2 rolls aluminum foil, & the drink stirrers.

Kay Tucker

Oh - I also have 20 packets of instant apple cider here that I'll bring along. That should be enough, shouldn't it?

Anyone have some name tags we can throw on, so this crowd can all remember each other's names? :)

As for hotels, I would shoot for anything on Route 29/Emmett Street area. Look at the directions on the UVA rowing site which Bill posted, and correlate with the hotel maps. I would not try to get one "downtown" unless that is all you can find--it is a bit more complicated driving from there. But Charlottesville is not very big anyway! However, I went through quite a few hotels before I found a room last night at the Comfort Inn. Here is the hotel list from the University:

http://www.virginia.edu/placestostay.html

Edited by author 11-07-2007 01:10 AM
I'll pick-up the gallon jugs of water and the tortilla wraps en-route on Friday along with the bagels I indicated in an earlier post. Seems like most of the other items are covered at this point.

Looks like we'll be spread-out with regard to hotels. Maybe we could do a group dinner outing at Outback or other local eatery, depending on when folks are arriving.

My cell is: (919) 247-4876 I'm staying at the Doubletree

Denis K.

We will be flying so perishables are a problem. We will bring the trail mix,salsa, grapes and nametags (great idea Kathy!) We'll be at the tent by 7 to help with the cooking. There are still rooms available at the Marriott North and Marriott Medical Center. A group dinner sounds great - my cell is 203-858-2610

It looks like eggs and bacon are still unclaimed.... Elisa and I can bring those (let me know if I've missed an overlapping volunteer for these items). Assuming breakfast is to be ready by 7:00, will 6:15 or so be early enough to bring items to the site?

TO ALL
PUT EVERY THING ON HOLD! THERE IS A MAJOR CHANGE IN THE VENUE, DATES AND TIMES.
UVA CANCELED THE NOVICE ROWING EVENTS AND ONLY PLANED ON HAVING OUR VARSITY COMPETE AT THE EVENT.
THE UNC COACHING STAFF & CREW DECIED TO GO TO A REGGATA IN AUGUSTA, GA, SO ALL THE STUDENT ATHELITES CAN COMPETE.
THIS IS A SATURDAY NOV 10 REGGATA.
WE NEED TO RESET OUR GPS AND RETHINK WHAT IS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE CREW.
PLEASE CHECK BACK AS UPDATES WILL BE COMING.
THANKS
BILL FAISON

OK - I won't be able to get to Augusta this weekend. Travel between Tampa and Augusta is not a friendly path - and this late, prices are really high. So I'd be happy to contribute some $$ toward food if someone else who can get there is willing to buy it and help. Let me know what I can do.

Kay Tucker

Bill,

My husband, John Engelen, will attend the Augusta race and can shop, bring food, whatever works best for you. Just tell us and John can pick up items in Atlanta and drive them to Augusta. We will wait to hear from you.

To All
It is official Charlottesville, VA is off and the UNC Men’s Crew is going to Augusta, GA this weekend.
Please let me know via this message board if you plan on attending the new venue and if your pledge for items is still good.
Thanks
Bill Faison

Bill,
Bruce and I can both go. I had not signed up for anything except blueberry bread. Please let us know what we can bring. We have a 10X10 pop up canopy tent if that is helpful~~Is the whole team going to Georgia, not just the novices?

Edited by author 11-08-2007 12:23 AM
Bill --

I sent you separate email also.

I have business up in the DC area Friday, which made it real easy for me to drive down to Charlottesville well in-time for the Sunday venue. Given the last minute venue change, I won't be able to make it in time for Saturday's regatta and bring the food items I expected. I understand the team's motivation, and am disappointed that Va. could not be more accommodating to our Novice members.

This leaves the bagels, gallon water jugs, and tortilla wraps up for grabs...

Thanks,
Denis Kingberg

Because of the change of venue, my husband will not be able to go. I'm trying to figure out if I can swing it. Could you give particulars about what time we'd need to be there with the breakfast items, and where etc.
This would help me in my decision. Thanks for heading this up. Blayne

if it will help anyone out, the event schedule is posted online at http://www.augustarowingclub.org/regattas/...vent%20Schedule.doc. We will be entering a champ 8+, lightweight 4+, and novices. The crew will probably arrive at the race site on saturday around 7 or 7:30am, as the lightweights have to weigh-in and their race is at 9:45am.

Unfortunately a trip from CT to Augusta doesn't seem possible at this point so we aren't going to be able to provide the salsa, trail mix, grapes or nametags. While we are disappointed we admire the decision to include the novices - what a great group of youg men! Please cheer loudly for us and we look forward to seeing you all in the spring.

Bill- I will be out of the house today until about 3 and not able to check this board. Please call my cell phone if you want to know if I can bring anything specific after you make up your list. I will be out in the Brier Creek area and close to BJ's at the time.
919-612-0245

Bill,
     We'll be going to Augusta..... maybe it will be warmer than VA. We had originally signed up for Gatorade, eggs and bacon; and will still bring those. Can you re-post the list after changes in attendance are factored in, or just let me know what else you need. We're planning to leave mid-day Friday, but can shop here or there.

Thanks, David

Can we bring stuff to the boat house tonight, like we did last week?.The change is the right thing to do, just eliminates us from being there..
 : (

As far as I know, there should be no problem with bringing things to the boathouse tonight. We will be loading the trailer and the truck tonight. I would suggest getting here a little earlier this time since it's getting dark out so early because of daylight savings.

Thank you again to everyone who is adjusting their plans last minute to accomodate us. Again, we appologize for the inconvenience, but this was the best way to ensure that everyone got a chance to race this weekend before the start of winter training.

The following is the list of the items that are needed for the Augusta Regatta.

If you planning on attending and can supply any of the items please post to the message board what you are planning on bring by 9AM on Friday.

• 4 - Pounds Trail Mix (Fruits & Nuts)
• 5 - 8oz Packages of Shredded Cheese Cheddar / Colby mix
• 1 gal 2% milk
• 50 Styrofoam Cups
• Clorox wipes
• Scouring pads (green with one side sponge)
• Instant cider
• 6 Boxes of Instant sugar free hot choc
• Wooden stirrers for hot choc/tea etc
• Paper towels
• 2 Boxes of Tin Foil
• 2 Jars of Salsa
• 1 case of water
• 10 to 12 Instant Cups of Soup
• 10 to 12 Instant Oatmeal Cups (with cinnamon)
• 48 Bananas
• 6 Pounds of Grapes
• 100 Granola Bars
• 1 24 bottle case of water

Thanks for all your help.
Bill Faison

Bill,
      I'll start with the 2 cases of water, granola bars, salsa, trail mix, grapes and bananas. In light of the short time window, if you don't get any takers on other list items, give me a call on my cell tomorrow (919-345-5832). Although this may be a poor time to ask.... what about lunch on Saturday since they row all day?

See you at the river....David

I plan to get there around noon. Would that be too late to bring something like the granola bars or trail mix? If that doesn't work is there a fund that I can contribute to, to help out those who have already bought things?
Thank you, Blayne

Bill - please email me at kayotuck@yahoo.com I am serious about sending a check to someone to help with the cost of the food. I was team mom while Matt rowed in high school. You all are doing the work and feeding my son so he can do what he loves to do. I know what it takes and even though I can't be there, I want to help.

Thanks, Kay

I have the paper towels

Also I have a list of all Sam's Clubs within 100 miles of Augusta :)

Call me if you need more

Kay

Contact
Jake Soberal
UNC Men's Crew
(559) 618-1279
jakesoberal@yahoo.com
For information on how to donate money to the crew travel fund.
Thanks
Bill

I am in Atlanta this weekend and will be driving over to Augusta. I am happy to pick up items at one of Atlanta's COSTCOs and deliver to the regatta. What's left on the list above? I can be reached on my cell (404) 357-8288.

Thanks.

John

I want to express my gratitude to all of our great Tar Heel parents for your wonderful support of our students this semester. The food was outstanding, the coffee equaled that of the best coffee chains, and the brownies to die for. I enjoyed talking with many of you and I know our teams appreciated your encouragement as you eargerly participated in our "tar" "heel" yells as our crews rowed by.

After an encouraging fall we look forward to seeing many of you, again, at our spring races. Hopefully, the weather will cooperate and we will not have any last minute changes to the race schedule.

Richard Laurance
Varsity Men's Coach

Hello Coach Richard and Team!

We're all looking forwatd to another exciring spring season!

During Parents Weekend last fall, you had mentioned two events (in addition to the regattas) for parents to attend in Chapel Hill. Could you please advise us as to the dates/venue for the Annual Bnaquet and Awards ceremony and the second event (which I can'r specifically recall)??

Thanks,
Denis Kingberg

Mr. Kingberg,

The two events coach mentioned were probably the All-Class Reunion Benefit that is hosted along with the Carolina Cup regatta the weekend of March 28-30. You can find more information on our website, http://www.unc.edu/crew and just follow the link to the GAA site to register to attend.

The other event is the end-of-year banquet that will be after SIRAs towards the end of the season. More information on that will be posted over the next month or so.

Hello Bill and everyone!

Are we ready to spin-up the support crew for the March 15 regatta?? What food items are needed for the event??


Thanks,
Denis Kingberg

Parents and Friends of UNC Men’s Crew Spring Racing Season begin this Saturday March 15th at Wheeler Lake in Raleigh.
We need to refuel the 40 hunger athletes with food before and after they row.
If you are planning on attending this Saturday event and are willing to help provide provision for the crew the following is a list of what is needed.

• 2 Pounds Trail Mix (Fruits & Nuts)
• 1 gal 2% milk
• 2 gal of orange juice
• 4 dozen bagels
• 2 24 Bottles of Gator Aid
• 1 Large jar of peanut butter
• 2 tubs of whipped cream cheese
• 50 plastic cups
• 1 dozen oranges
• 12 Bananas
• 2 Pounds of Grapes
• 2 24 bottle case of water

Please post on this message board what you can bring so we do not duplicate our efforts.

The following week the crew travels to Lake Lure (near Ashville) please let me know if you are planning on attending this event. I will be posting what is needed early next week.

The events starts at 9 AM we plan on feeding the crew at 8 AM so please bring the items by 8 AM.

I look forward to seeing everybody on Saturday.

Row Heels!

Thanks
Bill Faison

Edited by author 03-12-2008 05:49 AM
Hi Bill --

I'll bring:
. two cases of bottled water
. two cases GatorAde
. Large jar of peanut butter

I assume we can bring the items directly to the venue.....

Regards,
Denis Kingberg

Thanks Denis yes bring the items to Lake Wheeler.
Bill Faison

Bill --

If you run short of volunteers for this weekend, I'll pick up some of the additional items tomorrow. Just let me know....

Thanks,
Denis

Bill,
      Good to see you back on the posting circuit again, and many thanks for your leadership in this! Elisa and I are planning to be there and will plan to bring the bagels, oranges, bananas and grapes. Let me know if you run short of anything else. See you at 8 on Saturday

David

Bill,
     I neglected to reply to the second part of your posting..... we are also planning to be at Lake Lure and will be glad to help procure stuff and help on site as needed.

Thanks again, David

Edited by author 03-13-2008 03:53 PM
We live in South Asheville, so it will be very easy for us to help or bring whatever you need. (I like to cook!) I brought the brownies in the late fall. Please let us know what you need for Lake Lure.

Bill --

We'll be at the Lake Lure venue also! Let us know what we can bring as we get closer to that weekend. I'd be glad to help with BBQ'ing if that's on the agenda too!


Thanks,
Denis Kingberg

We will bring Plastic Cups, 2 tubs of whipped cream cheese and 2 pounds of trail mix.

OUR SON ADAM, IS A NOVICE AND I AM NEW AT THIS. WE LIVE IN SHELBY NC AND WILL ATTEND THE LAKE LURE EVENT THIS EASTER WEEKEND. DO WE NEED TO BRING ANYTHING? I NOTICED SOMETHING ABOUT PARENTS BRINGING SNACKS, ETC.
PLEASE LET ME KNOW dbutler13@carolina.rr.com
MY WORK TEL # 704-480-7000...WILL BE CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

SAW ONE MEET THIS FALL...CAN'T WAIT TO SEE SOME MORE...GO HEELS

CAROLINA MOM...TRICIA BUTLER

Edited by author 03-17-2008 09:25 PM
Hi Tricia -

Welcome to UNC Crew Parents Network!! We're glad you're here and can help us out!!

Bill is out of town on business this week, but will likely check our posting board here sometime later this week. Since you're a bit closer than many of us to Lake Lure, it would be great if you could bring some perishable items like fruit (grapes, sliced-up oranges, bananas, etc.) to the venue, and keep them on ice until we set-up Saturday morning. Pleaselet me know if that works for you.

I plan to replenish drinks again for the team before leaving here and sending with their boat trailer on Thursday evening.

Our target will be to have everything set-up around 7AM, given that the first race starts at 8AM. Allison and I will be driving in Friday evening and staying at the Lake Lure Inn.

Thanks again for your help!

Denis Kingberg
(919) 247-4876

Edited by author 03-17-2008 10:01 PM
I will be happy to be the fruit connection Saturday. We are about 1 hour away so will plan to be there by 7AM...praying for a beautiful day as I usually work on Sat...taking the day off!! See y'all...row heels!!

Been round the web...can't seem to find directions to boat ramp.
Please provide directions...thanks.

First thanks to everyone that helped feed the the crew last Saturday!
The Spring Racing Season is off to a great start. Saturday a Lake Wheeler saw all the UNC boats post great times,leaving Vermont in their wake.

Now it's on to the next venue Lake Lure, NC on Saturday March 22nd. Our plan is to provide the 40 students & coaches with a hot breakfast before the races and cold cut sandwiches and other snack items after their races.

This time 2 families asked to be assigned items to bring, so here are your assignments.

David Eaker:

10 – Dozen Large Eggs
4 - Packs of Diced Ham
100 - Pre Cooked Sausage Patties
100 - Slices Pre Cooked Bacon
5 – 8 oz pack of Shredded Cheddar / Colby cheese
50 - 10” Flour Tortilla / Burrito Wraps

Denis Kingberg:

3 - 24 Bottles Cases of Gator Aid
2 - 24 Bottles Cases of Water
4 – Gallon Jugs of Water for Coffee & Hot Chocolate

Now here is the list of other items need to feed the hungry crew.

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

2 - Dozen Bananas
4 - Pounds of Grapes
2 - Pounds Trail Mix (Fruits & Nuts)
80 - Cheese Sticks
80 - Granola Bars
3 - Dozen Bagels

Please post on this message on what you plan on bringing to the regatta.

Thank you in advance for all your help and support.

Bill Faison
ROW HEELS!

Hi - I am looking at this message board for the first time this spring - and am a little confused about the Lake Lure event. I have been talking with my son Matt about that regatta for a couple of months now, and I had offered to provide a lunch for the team at a house that we stay at on the Lake following the regatta. He has been talking with coaches and teammates about it - so I'm not sure where the communication break down is, but I need to get it worked out if you can help me. I'll check with Matt again tomorrow, but I am happy to have the men's team, and any parents over to the house. The only catch is that they won't be able to pull the trailers in to the property, so I'm assuming they can leave them at the ramp? And I'm assuming they will be in the vans, as a bus on those roads won't work well.

Please let me know how we can clear this up..

Thanks, Kay Tucker

Kay
The food items I have posted are to feed the crew during the event. After the event they plan on goint to your home for lunch.
Thanks
Bill Faison

Edited by author 03-18-2008 08:09 AM
Butler Family
2 doz bananas
4 lb grapes
2 lb trail mix
Oranges??
Do you want any juices for breakfast?

I am slightly confused. If the boys are going over to someone's home for lunch, do you need the meats and cheeses for subs? Question 2: What time is the event over with and when is the planned return to CH? Question 3: My son requested that I bake homemade zucchini bread -- can I send in 5 loaves and cream cheese to add to the breakfast venue? How about strawberries?

To Patti Ulrich
Question 1: Do you need the meats and cheeses for subs? YES, after their events they need to be feed. After planning these events for the past 2 year we have found that the rowers burn a lot of energy and need to be feed after they row. They eat non stop and the more food the better.
Question 2: What time is the event over with and when is the planned return to CH? The last event starts at 10:15 AM, after that they have to de-rig and load the boats. They may be at the Tucker’s for lunch at 12 noon at the earliest. Give an hour or so for lunch plus another 4 hour drive back to Chapel Hill. My bet guess is they should be back on campus at 6 or 7 PM.
Question 3: My son requested that I bake homemade zucchini bread -- can I send in 5 loaves and cream cheese to add to the breakfast venue? How about strawberries? YES, please do they all love home baked goods. You would not believe how much they eat, this sport is intense and all the crew members go all out to be the best and burn calories at a tremendous rate that needs to be replenished.
If you have any other question please post them and I will try to respond.
Thanks you for your support.
Bill Faison

First off, I want to thank all of the parents who have jumped on this board the past couple of weeks to start planning to provide food and drinks for the team at our upcoming races. It is really awesome to have a group like this, keeping the team from having to purchase and prepare our own food. Thank you.

Also, concerning any questions regarding scheduling and times of events; I try to post an up-to-date schedule of events of each regatta on our website within a week of the event. Just visit the main site, www.unc.edu/crew, and follow the "schedule" link. Each race has a link to any other information including the schedule of events. We are really making an effort to keep this all up-to-date and keep everyone informed of what is going on.

Thanks again for all of the help!

To Tricia Butler
Oranges are covered. Juice is some what covered we have orange juice, but if you would like to provide juice boxes of apple, grape, mixed berry or punch it would help round thing out. Also after reviewing my list 1 gallon of 2% milk is needed.
Thanks for your support.
Bill Faison

Updated shopping list
2 doz bananas
4 lb grapes
2 lb trail mix
asst'd juice boxes
1 gal 2% milk

Please provide directions...
couldn't seem to find them on net
Thanks
Tricia & Dean

Edited by author 03-18-2008 08:42 PM
Ulirsch family list

6 lbs cold cuts
3 lbs cheeses
48 sub rolls
5 loaves zucchini bread
2 tubs whipped cream cheese
strawberries

Question: Should cold cuts be on platter for them to make their own?

Hi Bill --

I've got all the drinks covered in the list above, as we discussed last week. Will bring all items to boat house on Thursday evening when the trailer is loaded.

I'll cover the granola bars, plus I happen to have an extra trail mix bag I picked up this week.

We'll likely be staying on the Rumbling Bald property if anything comes up at the last minute....just let me know.

Thanks,
Denis
(919) 247-4876

Hi - just again to clarify.... The team is coming to our vacation house on the lake following the regatta for lunch. I am making lasagne, bread, & salad for them. I don't think we need all the cold cuts for sandwiches, do we? I was thinking if we had a small amount, in case someone didn't care for the lasagne, that might be a good idea. Parents who come to the regatta are welcome to join us.... I'm assuming there will be maybe 10 parents there?

If someone wanted to help with the lunch, what would be helpful would be drinks (which you may already have covered), fruit and desserts of some sort. If I don't see confirmation on this, I will cover it myself.

This is a unique opportunity for us, as we are from Florida and haven't been to a UNC regatta yet. We have vacationed on Lake Lure for almost 10 years. We're excited to see them rowing on the lake!! Look forward to meeting you all there. (however, we do plan to be actually out on the lake watching the races.) I'll send a map via the team that day with directions to the house.

Kay Tucker

To Kay Tucker

I will be happy to bring 4+ dozen homemade brownies, also, instead of taking strawberries for the meet itself, I'll bring them to you if that will help. Thanks for doing this for them.

Edited by author 03-19-2008 05:52 PM
To: Kay Tucker

Yes, the cold cuts are need. The crew eats a lot. After planning these events for the past 2 year we have found that the rowers burn a lot of energy and need to be feed after they row. The sandwiches are just a snack to feed them after each boat is done with their event.

Thanks
Bill Faison

Sounds like an exciting day...before you leave for the lake...I know how to get to the lake but not sure where the boat ramp is located where the race will be...Please provide directions...will check again to see what else I may bring...

directions are now on the website. Just go to the schedule page and click on the directions link for the race.

Bill,
      Just to confirm, I've got my list covered, will see you at the lake Saturday a.m. Looking forward to the renowned Faison breakfast extravaganza. Thanks for your continued comittment to this critical calorie consumption conclave.

See you there, David

Patti -

That would be great, I'd appreciate it. I'm sure that the boys will enjoy them. Look forward to meeting you all!

Lisa & I will not be able to make it to Lake Lure. The following is a updated list that of the items still needed.

6 – 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
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
80 - Granola Bars
3 - Dozen Bagels

Thanks for all your help we will see you at Lake Wheeler on the 28th.
Bill Faison

Lake Lure attendees and crew supporters,
      In Bill and Lisa's absence Saturday, Elisa and I will attempt to fill in on the grill for breakfast. Anyone who can be available to assist with set-up, serving, etc. will be most welcome.....
      A quick food update.... just made a trip to Sam's, and went ahead and picked up some additional lunch meat (3 lbs) as well as the granola bars and bagels from the most recent list. If I read the prior posts correctly, I believe the sub buns were claimed earlier.
      See you Saturday

Bill and Lisa - you will certainly be missed!

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

Thanks for your help and support.
Bill Faison

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

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!

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

Denis,

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

Greg

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

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

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

Patti -

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

Kay

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.

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