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From:Joe Haus <br />To:Adam Edwards <br />Cc:longlakerowing@gmail.com <br />Subject:A vote of support for Long Lake Rowing to partner with the City of Orono in building a home at Summit Park on <br />Long Lake <br />Date:Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:32:56 PM <br />Hello Parks Commission, <br /> <br />Please accept my vote of support in partnering with Long Lake Rowing Crew in the search of a boat <br />house and home at Summit Park on Long Lake. <br /> <br />As an Orono resident living on Bayside Rd, I have had many community members comment on how <br />much they enjoy watching the rowers on Long Lake. The program is a great community non-profit <br />organization that provided a great experience for my children. <br /> <br />After rowing several seasons with LLRC our daughter walked on to the rowing team in Madison and <br />found a community of girls that provide her support and friendship in college. Her experience as a <br />D1 athlete will provide lessons and learnings that will help her throughout life. <br /> <br />Our son is a current high school rower and has found a group of hardworking kids that support each <br />other. The kids learn a sense of responsibility in caring for the boats, the equipment, and the <br />environment. The coaches have a great approach to teaching many facets of accountability to a <br />diverse group of teenagers. The team has been very successful at regattas both in the states and in <br />Canada. <br /> <br />Thanks for considering this request, <br />Joe & Sue Haus