Hey! I’m Chloe – you all know me so I’m going to keep this casual and brief.
If elected as president, my primary goals for the club include recruitment (outreach and reputation), unity (team comradery and support), and financial security (seeking out funding opportunities and fundraising events).
Recruitment:
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Work in close partnership with senior and novice captains to have strong representation at fresher's week events with a particular emphasis on making rowing approachable to individuals that have never rowed
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Continue hosting learn to row days throughout the academic year in order to extend recruitment beyond fresher's week
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Build social media presence
Unity:
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Achieved through club socials as well as joint socials with other sports teams
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Implementation of a mentorship program where novice team members are paired with a senior team member at the end of learn to row to hopefully increase member retention and give novices the opportunity to receive support from experienced rowers
Financial Security:
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Continue the spring 24-hour row fundraiser and add an autumn fundraising event as well, possibly another sponsored team challenge either rowing or cross-training related: online donation form, reach out to alumni, etc
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Commercial sponsorships: uni sponsor, local businesses
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Grant applications specific to new equipment
Thanks for reading and please contact me with any questions or ideas at 07882915230 or c.andrews13@unimail.derby.ac.uk.