2009 NRRA Board of Directors

Matthew Labine - Chairman 
Patrick Sikes - President 
Sara Hayes - Secretary
Matt Johnson -Treasurer
Juliet Brocki - Vice Chairwoman
Russell Zignale 
Dave Dickison 
Michael Gaylord 
Matthew Miklave 
Mary Oster
Elisabeth Stonehill

You can contact the Board by email at:
board A T norwalkriverrowing D O T org

Capital Campaign Committee-
Dave Dickison
- Identify potential donors and cultivate relationships with these individuals throughout the year.
- Improve NRRA’s brand recognition in the community so we are no longer “Norwalk’s best kept secret”.
- Liaise with the Fundraising Committee to organize events that will both raise money and broaden awareness of NRRA’s mission in the community.

Communications Committee
- Publish articles about youth/masters rowing results, as well as other NRRA events.
- Develop strategies for greater publicity in the greater Norwalk community.
- Explore creative uses of new media beyond the NRRA website.
- Create marketing materials for all NRRA programs and events.
- Produce internal communications documentation, such as handbooks, policy documents, etc.

Membership Committee-
Sara Hayes & Juliet Brocki
- Encourage membership growth through events such as Open Houses, BBB’s (Boats, Burgers, & Beers), corporate/university gatherings, coaching clinics, and local rowing events.
- Liaise with the Communications Committee about the publication of a Members’ Handbook and other promotional materials.
- Devise creative strategies for building, and retaining, adult membership levels and encourage greater sense of community between masters rowers and parents.
- Host the annual Bow Ball social/fundraising event.

Safety Committee
Dave Dickison
- Develop safety guidelines for rowers, coaches, and other NRRA constituencies.
- Revise existing Safety Handbook and distribute among rowers/parents/staff.
- Develop an Emergency Action Plan.

Programs Committee-
Dave Dickison, Matt Johnson & Matt Labine
- Oversee and advise on the direction and implementation of current/future program offerings at NRRA.
- Develop new ideas to capitalize on the available equipment/staff during “down-times”.
- Organize and implement the first annual Community Challenge program as an addition to Learn-to-Row offerings.
- Review staff reports and meet with staff prior to monthly Board meeting to discuss any issues/concerns/updates and report back to the Board.

Personnel Committee
Matt Miklave
- Review and maintain staff job descriptions.
- Develop and implement performance metrics and goals for NRRA staff.
- Manage expectations of the staff and the Board.

Riverway Condo Committee
Juliet Brocki
- Maintain a professional and working relationship between NRRA and the residents of Riverway.
- Encourage Riverway residents to participate in club events and find ways to share our passion for rowing with our neighbors.

Building Committee
Matt Labine
- Re-visit the plans for the boathouse structure.
- Oversee any developments with respect to building permits, town approval, etc.