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From:Ryan Thompson (US - ASR) <br />To:Adam Edwards <br />Cc:LLRC Long Lake Rowing <br />Subject:Attn: Orono Parks Commission RE: In Support of Long Lake Rowing Crew <br />Date:Tuesday, February 25, 2020 10:23:35 PM <br />Hello <br />To introduce myself, my name is Ryan Thompson and I've been an active member of the Long <br />Lake Rowing Crew for 3 years as an assistant coach and member of the LLRC community. <br />I'm 25, grew up in the Minneapolis area, rowed for 4 years in college, and currently live and <br />work in Minneapolis. <br />I was initially attracted to LLRC as an avenue to stay connected to the rowing community and <br />to extend the strong sense of teamwork, hard work, and common vision established during my <br />collegiate rowing career. I had a phenomenal experience with the sport of rowing in college <br />and wanted to do my part to enable others to have a similar experience. While good rowing <br />appears fluid, effortless, and graceful to an observer, rowing is the seamless (and most often <br />disorganized) product of 1,000 unique sensations and responses that are learned over time and <br />with diligent practice. It's the pursuit and rare achievement of this challenging dance that <br />continues to attract and motivate community members of all ages, backgrounds, and athletic <br />experience to learn and contribute to the sport of rowing and the LLRC community. <br />With this theme in mind, I want to highlight several of the tangible benefits that LLRC has <br />effectively realized in the Long Lake Community and will continue to realize under the <br />proposed partnership with the city of Orono and Summit Park on Long Lake. <br />LLRC provides opportunities for anyone in the community who wants to enjoy the lake <br />the ability to do-so. LLRC offers increased access to Long Lake, making the lake more <br />accessible to a greater number of people. Establishing a permanent home would enable <br />LLRC to provide organized activities to anyone in the community seeking to enjoy the <br />lake as an observer, learner, or a competitor and may not have the ability or access to <br />enjoy the lake currently. <br />LLRC encourages and is culturally rooted in teamwork, comradery, and community <br />both on and off the water. LLRC promotes fitness and wellness and encourages all <br />members to practice healthy and balanced lives. <br />LLRC takes seriously its role as a community partner, a good steward of the lake, and <br />make community service a priority. <br />These are a few of the reasons that I continue to support LLRC and believe a permanent home <br />at Summit Park will benefit the community. <br />Thanks <br />Ryan <br />-- <br />Ryan Thompson <br />PwC | Senior Associate <br />Minneapolis | +1 (651) 895 5117 <br />PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP <br />pwc.com