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75 stalwarts who meet weekly during the months of September and October , have engineered many enhancements behind the scenes . River Control and Safety , always top of mind , worked with Vern Shrauger , to take steps to improve the experience for all those racing . Matt Wagner , with Computer Timing , the backbone for all official results , have also met regularly to train and advance the way in which times are taken , recorded and displayed . Umpires , under the watchful eye of Chief Referee , Pete Peterson , have spent long hours producing new training guides and Web-based instructional materials to help the coxswains and crews row more safely . A dedicated group

Look for colorcoded race bow markers to help you identify which race is under way .

of bow placard specialists , led by John Romain , labored mightily to completely overhaul the bow number system in 2008 . Look for color-coded race division bow markers to help you identify which race is underway . These are just a few examples of the 35 sub-committees which make up Race Operations ; there are many more innovative and generous volunteers who serve the Regatta and dedicate long hours to help run the largest rowing event in the world .
As always , we owe a huge debt of gratitude to our talented and energetic rank and file volunteers who make the event a success . Over 1,300 volunteers sign up for half and full day shifts to cover important operation areas of the Regatta . There are countless moving parts involved in the execution of the event ; the very fabric of the Regatta truly is the steady commitment of thousands of volunteers . Many have signed up before , and new faces are welcome as we encourage anyone who is interested to check our web site next summer and look for a position that would be of interest to them .
I would also like to take this opportunity to point out the Head Of The Charles Endowment Fund card — after this page — in today ’ s program . For the first time , we are publicly reaching out to the rowing community , soliciting longterm financial support . The task of raising the annual funds to host this significant Boston event require that we begin to build up our permanent endowment to ensure its longevity . We hope you will consider making a gift by filling out the card or simply by calling Executive Director , Fred Schoch , to learn more about how you can participate
in this effort .
As the Regatta forges ahead in its fourth decade , we are conscious of maintaining the many traditions that have made it so popular , while at the same time seeking new ways to improve and remain current with other events .
We listen carefully to the feedback we receive and hope that you will engage a volunteer or Race Committee member with comments during your visit . For us , the core values of the Regatta remain fair and safe racing for every rower , and a fun and an exciting experience for spectators and athletes alike .
Thanks again for being a part of America ’ s Fall Rowing Festival . We look forward to seeing you again next year !
Row well ,
EDWARD J . SMITH , JR . IS A LONGTIME REGATTA VI- SIONARY , CURRENT SECRETARY , AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS , AND FERVENT MASTER SCULLER .
HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS William R . Becklean Roger Borrgaard Blair Crawford David Fialkow Wycliffe Grousbeck Marcia Hooper Katherine R . Kirk John M . Lambert Edward G . MacMahon Mary C . Mazzio Charles Pieper Jim Pierce Christopher Richards Richard Sampson Edward J . Smith , Jr . [ CHAIR ]
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Frederick V . Schoch
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR J . Ryan Horan
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Elizabeth M . Diamond
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Thomas H . Martin
PUBLICITY TEAM
Elevate Communications Keith Gainsboro Jim Connelly Bill Fleming
HOCR INTERNS Kate Broderick Mason Cox
Head Of The Charles ® is a registered trademark of the Cambridge Boat Club , 2 Gerry ’ s Landing Road , Cambridge , MA .
2008 REGATTA RACE COMMITTEE
RACE DIRECTORS Mary Farrell Cindy Ryder-Matthes
RACE COMMITTEE Alan Day Ed Englander Nigel Gallaher Dennis Hickey Steve James Maureen Keefe Vern Shrauger Kate Sullivan Matt Wagner
The 2009 Head Of The Charles Regatta will take place on Saturday and Sunday , October 17-18 , 2009 . For more information call the Head Of The Charles general information number , 617 868-6200 , visit www . hocr . org or email regatta @ hocr . org
2008 PROGRAM PRODUCTION
DESIGN Carlos Ridruejo | Caridossa . com
PHOTOGRAPHY Carlos Ridruejo Igor Meijer row2k . com
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