Ergathon
"Thank you" letters written
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!
If you know someone who missed their opportunity to support the team, please send them this link: Ergathon letters out thanks to a successful day of letter-writing.
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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.
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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.
Once again, the athletes of Berkeley High Crew piled into the BHS Library after their Saturday morning practice to carry out the team's most important fundraising effort, its annual Ergathon letter-writing campaign. This year, a generous crew family raised the ante by offering iTunes cards to rowers who sent more than 30 letters. At last count, 40 qualified!
To make donating easier, we have arranged with PayPal to accept online payments using a credit card or a PayPal account. To add your Ergathon pledge, simply click the "Donate" button at right. And please -- when you get to the Review Donation page, click on the 'Rower Name' link and add the name of the rower you are sponsoring!
Ruthlessly hitting up loved ones and acquaintances for money -- even for such a good cause -- is difficult and draining. Responding positively is equally tough, especially in hard financial times like these. Yet, so many of the recipients of those letters will come through for BHS Crew. Out of gratitude, we say "Come on down to 4th Street on December 5th and support the Jackets! Let us show you our love."
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Ergathon date set: Saturday, December 5
Be there or be square.
Details to follow. The Ergathon is our most important fundraiser of the year. Through our hard work, we can use it to support another successful season of rowing. Please roll up your sleeves and pitch in. I'll be sending notices - and asking for volunteers - as we get closer to the date. If you'd like to help, contact me at: Ken Bowers, ergathon@berkeleyhighcrew.org. Thanks!
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Sharpen your pencils!
Ergathon letter writing is fast approaching.
Be sure to join us Saturday, October 31 from 10am-2pm in the BHS Library or Career Center. Here's a tip: be efficient. Compose your note in advance so you can concentrate on writing and addressing your letters! For more information, contact Ken Bowers, ergathon@berkeleyhighcrew.org.
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Save the Date: Ergathon Letter-writing
The date for this year's Ergathon letter-writing has been set.
Rowers will convene Saturday, October 31 from 10am-2pm in the BHS Library or Career Center. Contact Ken Bowers, ergathon@berkeleyhighcrew.org, for more information.
