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• From: Ryan Tnomoson(US-ASR <br /> To: Adam Edwards <br /> Cc: LLRC Lona Lake Rowinq <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 /> T 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 /> Ryan Thompson <br /> PwC I Senior Associate <br /> Minneapolis I+1 (651)895 5117 <br /> PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP <br /> pwc.corn <br />