University Rowing Club Budget

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Van Rental for transportation to and from Regattas. Three to four races in the fall, five to six in the Spring. In previous years, rowers have covered this in full, but it proves to be a large cost that can prevent rowers from being able to attend races. We are requesting this year that 50% be funded by the University. ~$100/day, ~three vans/race, two days/race, ~9 races.

Gas and toll money for travel to and from Regattas. Three to four races in the fall, five to six in the Spring. In previous years, rowers have covered this in full, but it proves to be a large cost that can prevent rowers from being able to attend races. We are requesting this year that 50% be funded by the University. ~$250/race, ~9 races.

Gas money for travel to and from the boathouse (3.5 miles from campus) every morning in the Fall and Spring. This is a new item that we are adding because in the past couple years those club members with personal cars have spent their own money on something that benefits the whole of the club, which we would like to prevent happening. ~$160/month, 5 months.

Bus rental- for transportation of novice rowers to and from the boathouse in the Fall. Providing new club members with transportation allows for more members of the CMU community to participate in rowing, as it significantly decreases the time needed to travel to practice every day. This number is greater than what we used last year, because we started going down to the river late in the semester due to the fact that we did not have a coach until then. Additionally, we did not use the bus as often as we would have, due to a couple bad weeks of exceptionally bad weather.

Bus rental for Spring Break trip to South Carolina for a week, in order to start rowing on the water while it is still too cold in Pittsburgh. (based on last year)

Novice Fall dues- to fund novice bus rental. 35 rowers x $100/rower

Gas and toll money for travel to and from Regattas. Three to four races in the fall, five to six in the Spring. In previous years, rowers have covered this in full, but it proves to be a large cost that can prevent rowers from being able to attend races. We are requesting this year that 50% be funded by the University.

Van Rental for transportation to and from Regattas. Three to four races in the fall, five to six in the Spring. In previous years, rowers have covered this in full, but it proves to be a large cost that can prevent rowers from being able to attend races. We are requesting this year that 50% be funded by the University.

The JFC will fund hotels 80%, capped at $150 per room per night per four people, 50% of transportation, and up to $500 per person traveling for the year

Bay Lease payment, per Bay Lease Agreement with Three Rivers Rowing Association

Truck Rental to pull trailer to and from Regattas, in order to transport the boats we race with. Three to four races in the fall, five to six in the Spring. ~250/races, ~9 races.

Truck Rental to pull trailer to and from Spring Break trip to South Carolina for a week, in order to start rowing on the water while it is still too cold in Pittsburgh. ~100/day, 9 days.

Gas and toll money for trucks to and from regattas. ~400/race, ~9 races.

Gas and toll money for trucks to and from Spring Break. (estimate from last year)

Bay Rental Income, from space we rent out to owners of single shells. $300/year, currently renting out three racks.

Race Entry fees.

USRowing Annual Coaches Convention for two coaches. $350/coach.

Spring Break trip at training camp in South Carolina. Covered by Rowers. Based on last year.

Gas for launch, from which the coach can ensure the safety of all rowers while coaching them as they row.

Fall Varsity Dues. $200/rower, 18 rowers.

Spring Dues (Novice and Varsity). $200/rower, 25 rowers.

Spring Break trip at training camp in South Carolina. Covered by Rowers.

Uniforms. $70/uniform, for all novice rowers, purchased midwinter for spring racing season (7 rowers). Covered by rowers.

Varsity jackets. $200/jacket, for those rowers who have been on the team for three semesters. Purchased midwinter (5 rowers). Covered by rowers.

Uniforms. $70/uniform, for all novice rowers, purchased midwinter for spring racing season (7 rowers). Covered by rowers.

Varsity jackets. $200/jacket, for those rowers who have been on the team for three semesters. Purchased midwinter (5 rowers). Covered by rowers.

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USRowing membership for the team, necessary to race in USRowing sponsored regattas (almost all of them). Renewed yearly.

Dues scholarships for rowers who need assistance. Every year there are rowers who have to leave the team because they cannot afford dues, even more who cannot join the team because they cannot afford the cost, and those who cannot attend individual races because they cannot come up with the money. We would like to prevent this as much as possible in the future.

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Donations from alumni and parents, number based on an average of $500/month.

Steeler's games worked by rowers for fundraising. Number based on amount brought in this past year year.

Carnival security shifts.

Rent-a-Rowers. Club members are hired by alumni and members of the community to do miscellaneous jobs.

On-Campus Football Games (number based on this past year).

Megaphone for coach

Gave this last year

Registration for launch

Erg parts: chains, oil, batteries.

Based on actual expenses

Batteries

Based on actual expenses

Boat parts: nuts, bolts, wrenches

Based on actual expenses

Lights

Gave last year

Anchors

Gave last year

Dry bags

Gave last year

Spotlight

Gave last year

Life Jacket Container

Wood to fix table and reinforce ramp at Boat Bay.

Cox Box (gives stroke rating to coxswain and allows them to speak to rowers)

Gave last year

Speed Coach (gives speed and stroke rating on a boat)

Gave last year

Sliders for ergs (1 pair at $290, plus shipping)

2 ergs ($960 each) to be purchased as part of equipment rotation

Gave last year; will fund 1

Boat parts: replacement skeg

Gave last year

Vespoli 4+ (racing shell) to be purchased as part of equipment rotation

Gave last year

General equipment maintenance (wear and tear)

Launch maintenance (includes fixing engines)

Erg room supplies: whiteboard cleaner, markers, windex, cork board

Bay Supplies: flags, soap, sponges, painter's tape, electrical tape, paint, storage bins, oar wrap, spray paint

Printing of the yearly newsletter, Rowers' Oar. This number is greater than in previous years, because we have not had enough money available to actually print. This is the estimate from last year, which we could not afford.

Print at a reasonable cost