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December 14, 2010

CONGRATS TO NEREID AWARD WINNERS
Nereid’s holiday party was a fete to remember, with inspirational speeches and a meal that drew the attention of the Michelin star committee in France. Hearty congrats to the following Nereid award winners:

• Rower of the Year (female): Andrea Hurwitz
• Rower of the Year (male): Eric Hagberg
• Volunteer of the Year: Stacey Ornitz
• Mileage award (female): Carol Davison
• Mileage award (male): Briant Canha

See you all next year!

DOCKS OUT
The docks will be taken out Wednesday, Decmeber 15th. Rowing is no longer permitted.

WINTER PREPARATIONS @ THE CLUB
Two important announcements:

All members with private boats stored at the club are kindly requested to de-rig their boats no later than December 31. Riggers and seats should be taken home so as to avoid confusion in the attic.
On January 8th, all club members are asked to spend one (measly!) hour to help de-rig club boats and otherwise winterize the club. Please come in old clothes between 9 am and 12 pm, ready to give the club some desperately-needed TLC. A delectable food item, yet to be determined, will be served.

SIGN UP FOR WINTER ERGING
The Masters’ Indoor Erg program will begin January 8th and run Saturdays and Sundays for four weeks. Two morning sessions will be held: 8-9 and 9-10. The cost is $80. Please email David Dowd to confirm your participation: dowdda@comcast.net

CONCEPT 2 HOLIDAY CHALLENGE IS ON!
Too much holiday cheer? Shed a few pounds as you join Team Nereid in the annual erg challenge sponsored by Concept 2 rowing. Row 100k on the erg between now and December 24, and Concept2 will donate $200 to one of three charities supporting clean water and water conservation. Click here to learn more and sign up. Marc Monplaisir is leading the charge for Nereid; email questions to him at marcm77@yahoo.com.

JUNIORS HIT THE ERGS
The Nereid Winter Junior Program, focusing on erg workouts and weight training, is currently underway and will run through January 12. A second session may be scheduled in January.

Sessions are held Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 4-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Another day may be added depending on the number of participants.

The Don Bosco High School winter program is also underway. Sessions are to be held on Thursdays and Fridays (both afternoon and evening) and Saturday afternoons.

WINTER CROSS-TRAINING FUN
From Briant Canha:
Last year, Frank Schaefer, Julia Henderson and I went up to the High Point X-Country Ski facility, which is about 50 minutes from the club. Although the snow cover wasn't great, there was enough for 10k’s worth of loops around the prepared trails.

If we do get some snow, this will be an excellent break from indoor training. It's not too far away and they have decent rental equipment. Let me know if you are interested in going, and please spread the news to other Nereids, friends and family.

ANOTHER INSPIRING STORY
A 22-year-old survivor of leukemia broke the world record for longest continual row as he pulled 193,241 meters over 24 hours. Read more here.

CITIZEN ROWER JOURNALISTS NEEDED
Please send items of interest for the Nereid News, including race results, to nereidsec@hotmail.com. Many thanks!