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We are now into the 2008 Spring Season and
Brou Gautier is the new Regatta Chair.
Contact him at bngautier@gmail.com.
Brou is ably assisted by Charles Wilson. Contact
Charles at cmwderby@aol.com.
 


Having taken over the Regatta Parking campaign (in cahoots with Charles Wilson) from Harrison Freer, I am happy to report we completed another successful Fall Regatta parking campaign. Together with Park Rangers James, Donna, & Andy, Charles and I successfully received the baton from Harrison as he transitioned jobs and began spending more time out of the area.  The events were characterized by gorgeous weather, good camaraderie, safe and effective parking operations and excellent income. Thanks to all who participated! A special thanks to Vance Stewart recruited his son, Charlie, into service without complaint.  I'd also like to thank fellow parishioner & AF Academy classmate, Dan Birrenkott, who volunteered some time as a way of giving to the church even though he is not a Knight ... yet!   Even though we didn't botch the handoff, Harrison did such an outstanding job, I know we'll really have to rely on all of your experience to make sure we continue to excel and remain the parking team of choice for NCASRA & GMU at Sandy Run.

We kick off the Spring '08 campaign 29 & 30 March.  In an attempt to spread the wealth, we have set a goal to get every Knight to volunteer to fill ONE 4-hour slot (not including travel time to Sandy Run).  I look forward to working with and getting to know 120 different Knights (available 4-hour slots) as we work toward that goal.  Don't forget, if you have a son or daughter who needs some community service opportunities, we'll take them too!  As you can see from the sign up log, we're 5/120ths of the way there!  The entire schedule is posted now, so please let Charles or me know when you can help soonest!

Vivat Jesus,

Brou Gautier

Some answers to FAQs

Ø     Pets are not allowed in the park on regatta days. The only exceptions are animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities. At all other times, pets must be on a leash.

Ø     Be prepared to walk. The parking lots, boathouses and racecourse are spread over a hundred acres. Trails range from 3/10 to ½ mile. No bikes on the trails.

Ø     If you require special accommodations, please contact the park at least 10 days in advance of the event for an American With Disabilities application.

Ø     We do have handicap parking areas for those with DMV tags.

Ø     On most regatta days, a van service will to take you to the grandstand area. There is a fee for riding the van.

Ø     On championship regatta days, you may be assisted to park off site and ride a shuttle bus to the regatta site.

Ø     No one may spend the night in the park.

Ø     No one may cook food in the park. Food vendors must obtain written permission from park management.

Ø     Unless you have a pass, you will be charged an admission fee to enter the park on regatta days.

Ø     If you are dropping off rowers, food or equipment, you must follow the directions of the parking crew. You may not be able to drive into the park and will need to carry what you have.

Ø     On extremely busy days, to pick up someone, you may have to park and walk or ride in to reach them. If you bring a pet, you will not be allowed in the park (see pet rule, regatta days).

Ø     State law prohibits alcoholic beverages.

Ø     The Occoquan Reservoir is a public water supply. There is no swimming or cox tossing allowed. Violators are subject to disqualification, fines and ejection from the park.

 

 


Spring Schedule

Date Start Time Name Size
March 29 10 AM Polar Bear Large
March 30 10 AM Occoquan Sprints Medium
April 5 10 AM Walter Mess Large
April 12 10 AM Smokey Jacobs  
April 19 10 AM Darrell Winslow  
April 26 10 AM Al Urquia  
May 3 9 AM Ted Phoenix Regatta  
May 4 10 AM Mid-Atlantics Large
May 10 10 AM Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championship Very Large
May 17 10 AM Occoquan Classic Very Large
       

In case of inclement weather, and if you are concerned if a regatta has been cancelled, either you will be contacted, or for High School Regattas, you can go to the NCSRA web site at www.ncasra.org for the most up-to-date information.

For those of you who are new to the Council, or new to the Regatta Parking business, the following pages are designed specifically to enable you, the council member volunteer, to know how to get to Sandy Run, what your duties are, and what your shift times will be.

Specifically, we have a page for Site Captains, a page for Parking Volunteers, and a detailed Watch Bill so you know what times and dates you have volunteered for, or which volunteer slots are open, just waiting for you to volunteer.

And here's something for you all -- a Site Map of the Sandy Run area.  Now you know where everything is. 

Please refer to these pages often -- we'll try to keep them as up to date as possible.

 

    Site Captains

    Parking Volunteers

    Watch Bill

   Site Map

 

                                                                               

 

 

                                             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                      
       

                 

                      

    

  To Contact Us:                                                          

                 Knights of Columbus
                 St. John Bosco Council #12846
                 P. O. Box 263
                 Springfield,  Virginia 22150
                 Email: St John Bosco Knights of Columbus 


 

Bob Billeaud, Grand Knight
St. John Bosco Council #12846
Email: rbilleaud@caci.com

                                                                                        
                                                  
   
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