Ergathon

"Thank you" letters written

Ergathon thank you letter writing at BHS Library
Photo courtesy of Mike Gill

The 2009-2010 Ergathon fundraiser came to an official close on Saturday, February 6th, when the team gathered in the BHS library to write their thank you letters to all who contributed. By all measures, this year was a total success, as contributions were up almost 20% over last year, even during these difficult economic times!

This year's success was due to both the persistence of the team and the generosity of family, friends and acquaintances like you who gave to the team. Thank you so much! 

Much credit – and appreciation from all of us – goes to Ken Bowers, who organized and oversaw every detail.  A board member and busy parent-volunteer, Ken stepped in as head of the Ergathon this year and quickly mastered the job.  Thank you, Ken!

Funds raised will go toward many important crew activities, including rower scholarships and rent for the boathouse at JLAC. The number of rower scholarships is rising as times get tough.  BHS Crew works hard to ensure that the cost of the sport doesn't prevent any BHS student who wants to row from coming out and rowing for the team. Again, on behalf of the rowers and all of us, thank you so much for your generosity!

What's an Ergathon, you ask? ... A successful fundraising event!

Berkeley High Crew held its annual ergathon this past Saturday (December 5th) on Fourth Street in Berkeley. Members of the team showed off their rowing skills using an "ergometer," a stationary rowing machine. The team competed against each other for best times, team merchandise was offered up for sale, and curious holiday shoppers got initiated into the world of rowing and "erging."

This fundraising event successfully follows up the Team's fall letter writing campaign. If you have pledged or given already, thank you very much. If you have yet to support these student athletes, please see the donate page for information about online donating.

 

Ergathon letters out - thanks to a successful day of letter-writing

Sponsor a rower
for the BHS Crew Ergathon

Saturday, October 31st was the date of this year's Ergathon letter-writing campaign. Team members wrote to family and friends asking for contributions to Berkeley High Crew and urging supporters to come watch the team train at the upcoming fundraising event, December 5th, on 4th Street in Berkeley.

Sharpen your pencils!

Ergathon letter writing is fast approaching.

Save the Date: Ergathon Letter-writing

The date for this year's Ergathon letter-writing has been set.

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