Where do your contributions go?

In the past year, after collecting donations from our members the Ninth Oar was able to purchase one new coxbox (approx. $600) for the team. In conjunction, the team added new Vespoli eight to their fleet and this coxbox proved to be a valuable investment in the future success and growth of the club. In the future, your contributions will go towards similar purchases for the team as well as other team scholarships.

Furthermore, as Club team, the university does not offer the same level of support that it does with varsity sports. As a result many of our members must hold part time jobs to finance their rowing careers. Being a full time student, a full time athlete and holding a part time job can be very taxing for these athletes. Beginning in the fall of 2015, the Ninth Oar will offer a book scholarship to help finance some of our athlete’s academic costs. In the future the organization hopes to expand these financial aid programs to include a membership (or “dues”) scholarship for deserving student athletes.

Alumni Row

The Ninth Oar hosts an annual Alumni Rowing event wherein all previous Sonoma State University Rowing Alumni are invited back to the team boathouse for an afternoon on the water. Alumni will get the chance to row alongside current team members and help build a sense of community among past and present club members. A light breakfast will be provided and the proceeds from the even will go towards supporting the team.

This year the even will be May 2nd 2015 at the Sonoma State Rowing Boathouse in Petaluma, California at approximately 9:00 am.  (ADDRESS: 625 2nd St, Petaluma, CA 94952)

Alumni Banquet

In conjunction with the alumni Rowing event, the Ninth Oar will host an annual Alumni Banquet where all current and former SSU rowers are invited to attend. This lunch/dinner will help raise proceeds for the team and will provide a context for discussion about how the alumni organization can further aid the team in the coming year. After a short update on the status of the club there will be a BBQ with food and drinks and time to socialize with past and present team members.

This event will be held following the Alumni Row on May 2nd at approximately 11:30 am at

the boathouse. (ADDRESS: 625 2nd St, Petaluma, CA 94952).