Capital Equipment Task Force
Purpose
In accordance with the mission of AARC to promote the sport of rowing within our community, AARC acquires, manages, and maintains a fleet of rowing shells and other related equipment for use by the organization’s membership. The CETF manages the fleet replacement plan, submits spending requirements to the board for approval, and organizes fleet maintenance under the direction of the Board of Directors.
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Russ Giacobbe
Kim Kopchitz
Board of Directors
Scope of Responsibility
- Maintains the master inventory of capital assets (purchase date, models, serial numbers, etc.)
- Annual review of the AARC capital assets.
- Develops, maintains, and monitors a master boat replacement plan
- Develops, maintains, and monitors a master equipment maintenance plan to ensure good working
- order of club assets
- Recommends, procures, and proposes purchase of capital assets to the Board of Directors
- Recommends and executes sale/donation/disposal of assets to the Board of Directors as necessary
- Reviews all major repair needs and recommends type of action to the Board of Directors
- Manages above within the designated budget as assigned by the Board of Directors
Conduct Review Board (CRB)
Purpose
The purpose of the CRB is to ensure that all members of AARC have a safe reporting mechanism for recording any failures of safety, respect, or kindness. CRB will review members' submitted concerns and identify any that violate the club's Code of Conduct. The CRB will review the details of reported incidents and make recommendations for appropriate responses to such incidents. Please see the Code of Conduct for a more detailed description of the review process. To report a conduct-related incident, use the Conduct Incident Report link or a written report, which can be sent to crb@a2crew.org.
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crb@a2crew.org
Members
Rob Haley, chair
Andrea Danz
Cathy Sanok
Fundraising & Marketing Committee
Purpose
To communicate the story of the AARC to the membership and the larger Ann Arbor community in order to foster inclusivity and long term financial health.
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Members
Andrea Danz, chair
Mo Alofs
Anne Comperchio
Francine MacBride
Michael Minard
Molly Neary
Barry O'Bryan
Mike Psarouthakis
Adaptive Rowing Committee
Purpose
Adaptive rowing is a program that provides a space for rowers with physical, intellectual, or other impairments. The program modifies equipment and communication methods to support rowers.
The Adaptive Rowing Committee is responsible for providing instruction as well as competitive and recreational opportunities for rowers with disabilities.
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Members
Marcia Leonard, chair
Russ Giacobbe, ex-officio
Paula Goforth, coach
Kirsten Hallstrom, consultant
Margaret Hudson, ex-officio
Kathy Hughes
Kim Kopchitz, coach
Will Purves, consultant
PBO Rack Administration
Purpose
Oversees management of rack spaces for privately owned boats. Implements processes for fair & equitable access to the space resource including annual requirements for space and managing a wait-list.
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Members
Michelle Nemshak, chair
Carl Anderson
Marcia Leonard
Safety Committee
Purpose
Responsible for ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures are in place to promote safety and prevent mishaps.
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Members
Jason Wenzlaff, chair
Russ Giacobbe
Margaret Hudson
Lauren Schmetterling
Social Committee
Purpose
The AARC Social Committee aims to foster a supportive community on and off the water. The committee plans events (happy hours, potlucks) and facilitates ways for club members to get to know each other.
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Members
Jillian Baker, chair
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Scholarship Committee
Purpose
To review applications and award scholarships to individuals with financial need, enabling them to participate in AARC's rowing classes and programs, thereby supporting AARC's mission to make rowing accessible to the broader community.
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