Lorem Ipsum Dolor Spring 2012 Vol. 9–3 PGRC Pitch Meter Fall 2018 What a Night! Boats, Brews and BBQ While rain threatened all week, on the evening of September 15th the river was tranquil, the skies were clear, and the weather was warm. This lovely and fun party was attended by over 170 people and raised $9,900 for the Preservation Campaign. The Preservation Campaign is the ongoing effort of PGRC to restore and rebuild the oldest structure on Boathouse Row. The funds generated at this event will go towards Phase II of the construction process, currently in progress, to repair and seal the windows of the clubhouse for energy efficiency. The clubhouse was the venue for the event and it sparkled, literally and figuratively. Whether sitting on the deck, on the dock or at tables under twinkling lights strung between PGRC and Undine, guests feasted on southern BBQ, by Florence the Caterer, including pork sliders, fried chicken, potato salad, pasta salad, corn bread pudding, beans and roasted vegetables. Roy Pitz Barrel House served up craft beer and PGRC provided the wine. (con’t on p.4) Contact us via our website Philadelphia Girls’ Rowing Club Philadelphiagirlsrowingclub.org Next members’ meeting 14 Kelly Drive November 1, 2018, 7:00pm Boathouse Row Like us on Facebook Philadelphia PA 19130 PhiladelphiaGirlsRowingClub Lorem Ipsum Dolor PGRC Pitch Meter Spring 2012 Final Masonry Step: the Approach to the Boathouse The steps are disassembled. Building the new base Taking shape The stone awaits, while the new foundation is poured. Almost done 2 Lorem Ipsum Dolor PGRC Pitch Meter Spring 2012 Boathouse Row Glassware Here’s a stylish way to support the Preservation Project! An etched vista of Boathouse Row surrounds each glass. These glasses come in Stemless Wine, Rocks and Pints sizes. Prices: 1 pair - $45 4 pair - $140 2 pair - $75 5 pair - $175 3 pair - $105 6 pair - $210 Information: [email protected] 3 Lorem Ipsum Dolor PGRC Pitch Meter Spring 2012 What a Night! Boats, Brews and BBQ (cont.) Lit with tiny blinking “fairy” lights, the Peinert boat bay functioned as the stage for The Coyotes, a trio of musicians who played acoustic roots music including instrumentation on guitar, banjo, violin, and harmonica. PGRC President Sophie Socha addresses the crowd Some of the ace organizing team: Bonnie Pugel, Debbie Abraham, and Jean Yudin 4 Lorem Ipsum Dolor PGRC Pitch Meter Spring 2012 What a Night! Boats, Brews and BBQ (cont.) PGRC exclusive Preservation Glassware was sold during the event and a raffle, “A Year of Dining in Philadelphia Neighborhoods”, generated over $3600 towards the total revenue. The fundraising committee was ably chaired by Debbie Abraham and consisted of Trish Hushen, Andy Levin, Maria Mendez, Louisa Miceli, Katie Mullin, Bonnie Pugel and Jean Yudin. There were countless volunteers who set up, decorated, cleaned up, moved boats, solicited restaurants, worked during the event and assisted with many other preparations that contributed immensely to the success of the fundraiser. Those volunteers included Frances Cichetti, Sophie Socha, Barbara Rosasco, Liz Smithers, Jeanne Morris, Rosemarie D’Alba, Ginny Christensen, Blake Adams, Joan Warwick, Mary Keily, Linda Schade, Patti Patrizi, Suzy Dorrance, Sharon Kopyc, Michele Baymor, Beth Strock, Alyssa Cadue, Michele Wisniewski, Joanne Montowski, Kim Aurand, Faith Goldstein, Sandi Pierantozzi, Andrea Duszenczuk, Emily Davis, Molly Bybee, Myra Einstein, Tom Pugel, Tom Hushen, Pete Weniger, and Captain and bartender Blake Adams Rich and Daniel Abraham. Special Thanks to Deidre Agan/Agan Designs and her team of landscapers, Jon Spector/Photographer, Rodger Pedro/catering consultant, Robin Wijngaarden/Sedgeley Club, Undine Barge Club, Jong Ka Jib Restaurant, Tria Café, Tierra Columbiana and Mixto Restaurantes, The Love, and Caffe Valentino. wDDDebbDebb 5 Lorem Ipsum Dolor PGRC Pitch Meter Spring 2012 Concept 2 Erg Workouts Winter is coming, and with the cold weather while Person 2 does 5 pushups, 10 air comes the inevitable indoor workout. Here squats and 15 sit-ups, repeating the series are some good ones from the folks in until Person 1 finishes the 500m. Vermont. 4. Switch places and repeat for a total of 20 minutes, or your desired workout time. The Best Workout When You Only Have 20 5. Cool down for 5 minutes after the Minutes: 40" On/20" Off workout. 1. Warm up for 5 minutes. 2. The Workout: Alternate 40 seconds of The Best Aerobic Interval Workout: 4 x 4 hard rowing with 20 seconds of easy minutes rowing for a total of 10 minutes. 3. Cool down for 5 minutes after the 1. Warm up for 5-10 minutes. workout. 2. Set the Performance Monitor for intervals with a work time of 4 minutes and a rest time of 2 minutes. The Best Quick High Intensity Intervals 3. The Workout: Row the first 4 minute Workout: Tabatas piece at a moderately intense pace. Increase your effort each piece, so that 1. Warm up for 10 minutes. you have totally “emptied the tanks” by 2. The Workout: Row one set of Tabata high th intensity intervals: 8 x (20 seconds max the end of the 4 piece. 4. Cool down for 5 minutes after the effort, alternating with 10 seconds easy workout. rowing). 3. Cool down for 5 minutes after the workout. (If you have more time, take a 2 The Best Recovery Workout: Power Tens minute break, then do a second set.) 1. If you like to listen to music, put it on. 2. Start rowing very easily, thinking more The Best Workout to Share with a Friend about good technique than anything else. (one indoor rower, two people): 3. Get off the erg and stretch for a minute or two. 500m AMRAP (As Many Rounds As 4. The Workout: Start rowing again, still Possible) thinking about technique. Every minute, 1. Select 2-3 other exercises to alternate with take 10 strokes with a little bit more rowing. For example: pushups, situps and intensity, then ease back down. (If you air squats. feel good, you can go a bit harder on the 2. Warm up for 10 minutes, giving each 10 stroke pieces; if not, keep them person 5 minutes of rowing and 5 minutes moderate.) doing other things. 5. Continue Power Tens for about 20 3. The Workout: Person 1 rows 500 meters, minutes. 6. Cool down after the workout. 6 Lorem Ipsum Dolor PGRC Pitch Meter Spring 2012 PGRC Class of 2018 On September 6th, the newest members of Joan Warwick from last year’s class spoke PGRC received their keys during their formal about getting involved at PGRC - it was just induction to the club. The club served pizza, say yes to everything. She’s on to something! and the big sisters presented a swag bag to PGRC is the kind of place where the more each novice. you put in to it, the more you’ll get back. Welcome to all! From left: Kristin Connors, Jill Annito, Ellen Miller, Rachel Anthony, Catherine Braun, Suzanne Kasenic, Julia Cohen, Liz Gaston, Irem Aselcioglu. Missing are Jenna Latham, Elissha Mattheis (just got married) and Elena Kurtz (on vacation skiing in Chile). PGRC Pitch Meter Diana Post, Editor Banner image from The Library Company of Philadelphia Content from: Debbie Abraham Blake Adams Rosemarie D’Alba Emily Davis Faith Goldstein Sophie Socha Jonathan Specter 7 .