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 oversees the management, maintenance and monitoring of capital assets, under the direction of the Board of Directors.
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Russ Giacobbe
Kim Kopchitz
Board of Directors
Scope of Responsibility
- Maintains 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 Board of Directors
- Recommends and executes sale/donation/disposal of assets to the Board of Directors as necessary
- Reviews all major repairs needs and recommends type of action to the Board of Directors
- Manages above within designated budget as assigned by the Board of Directors
Conduct Review Board (CRB)
Purpose
The purpose of the CRB is to review members' submitted concerns regarding behaviors that potentially 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 Code of Conduct for a more detailed description of the review process. To report a conduct-related incident use the Conduct Incident Report link.
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crb@a2crew.org
Members
Rob Haley, chair
Andrea Danz
Lars Fritsche
Leisa Thompson
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
Liz Barney
Francine MacBride
Michael Minard
Molly Neary
Barry O'Bryan
Mike Psarouthakis
Inclusive/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
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 coordinates social events throughout the season to help rowers get to know one another and foster community among our members.
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Members
Jillian Baker, chair
Pete Batra
Francine MacBride
Muffy MacKenzie
Kelsey Mann
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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