Regatta Food

food tent and trailerEverything a Parent and Rower needs to know about food at Regattas:

1.  Every rower must pay a specified amount each season to cover food and drinks for all rowers and family members.

2.  We serve approximately 80-100+ people each regatta, depending on number of rowers.  We serve approximately 150 people at each banquet.

3.  Rowers and family members are served breakfast, lunch and snacks at each regatta.

4.  Food is served 'tail-gate' style, with breakfast served as soon as possible upon arrival and set-up.  Lunch is served at approximately 11:30, with rowers eating at various times depending on when they row.

5.  We have the following equipment we use at each regatta:
    A.  Two three-burner propane stoves and one portable grill.
    B.  One large tent for the rowers and three smaller tents for cooking and eating.
    C.  Five tables for food preparation and food presentation
    D.  Three large coolers, and two large drink dispensers
    E.  Two large chafing dishes
    F.  All disposable plates/cups/bowls/utensils
    G.  Assorted pots & pans
    H.  Trailer to haul all equipment and food to each regatta

6.  All rowers and family members are responsible for set-up of the tents before the regatta (rowers must unload and rig boats first).

7.  All rowers and family members are responsible for clean-up of site(s), take down of tents and loading the equipment trailer (rowers must de-rig and load boats first)

8.  We are in need of the following volunteers to help the volunteer food coordinator:
    A.  Replacement for the food coordinator to "learn the ropes" this year and to take responsibility in the 2009/2010 school year.
    B.  Banquet Coordinator
    C.  Shopper(s) that would volunteer on a regular basis to shop at Gordon's, Sam's Club, etc.
    D.  People who are willing to prep food at home prior to regatta's.
    E.  People willing to cook breakfast &/or lunch.
    F.  People willing to check drink/food supply during regatta's.
    G.  People willing to wash dishes and deliver them to food coordinator's house after regatta.
   

9.  If you volunteer in #8 above, you will be part of the "food committee" that helps plan the menu's.

10.  Menu's will be posted prior to each regatta.

11. The following staples are served at all regatta's:
    A.  Yogurt
    B.  Bagels & Cream Cheese
    C.  Granola bars
    D.  Cereal, Granola & Oatmeal
    E.  Crackers or chex mix type handy-to-grab snacks
    F.  Boiled eggs
    G.  Ramen
    H.  Fresh Fruit
    I.  Fresh vegetables (salads or vegetables & dip)

Any questions or if you would like to volunteer, feel free to contact Pat Richter at 734-649-4285 or via email at prichter@umich.edu


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