Shaker Heights High School Crew Parents, Inc. (SHHS Crew Parents) is a not-for-profit Ohio corporation exempt from federal income tax as a 501(c)(3) organization. The purposes of the corporation are:
To provide financial and logistical resources to field a competitive crew team at Shaker Heights High School;
To raise funds to subsidize capital expenditures and operational expenses, including but not limited to regatta entrance fees, boat storage fees, equipment purchases, equipment maintenance, and boat transportation cost;
To be a part of and support local and national rowing organizations; and
To promote the Shaker Heights High School crew program in the community.
The corporation currently owns more than $100,000 in assets – including cox boxes, safety equipment, motors, tents, trailers, etc. These assets were purchased using past fees and fundraising revenue. On average, SHHS Crew Parents fundraise around $25,000 each year to support the activities of the Shaker Heights Crew Team. In general, the organization brings in about $75,000 annually through charitable contributions, fundraising activities, and membership fees.
Running the organization in a fiscally sound manner, acquiring and maintaining equipment, and planning for the future requires the active support and involvement of all rowers and parents. Without the support of SHHS Crew Parents, Inc. there simply would be no crew team!
You can see our most recent 990 filings here. Our EIN is 20-3241848
The organization is managed by a volunteer Board. All Crew parents are invited to attend the Board meetings. The SHHS Crew Parents, Inc. Board President can always be reached at raiderrowing@gmail.com.
Current Board Executive Committee
Lynda Sax - President
Chris Bushnell - Vice President
Chad Lauritsen - Treasurer
Yvonne Horstman - Secretary
Non-executive positions:
Courtney Philips - Hospitality Chair
Kate Davis - Fundraising Chair
Jenny Steadman - Travel Chair
2022-23 Board of Directors
Linda Jakob - President
Lynda Sax - Vice President
Open - Treasurer
Yvonne Horstman - Secretary
Phil Peron - Registrar
Paula Gallito - Fundraising
Christian and Vanessa Maier -Travel & Logistics
2021-22 Board of Directors
Linda Jakob - President
Anne Cole - Vice President
Ian Shakelton - Treasurer
Yvonne Horstman - Secretary
Diane Fraser - Registrar
Rachel Feinleib - Fundraising
Chris Cole - Communications
Open -Travel & Logistics
2020-2021 Board of Directors
Kelly Coffman - President
Open - Vice President
Ian Shakelton - Treasurer
Cathy Ehlers- Secretary
Meg von der Heydt- Registrar
Rachel Feinleib - Fundraising
Diane Fraser - Communications
Linda Jakob - Travel & Logistics
2019-2020 Board of Directors
Sharon Baker - President
Amy Murray - Vice President
Gary Bowling - Treasurer
Denise Duffy - Secretary
Julie Hahnenberg- Registrar
Kelly Coffman - Fundraising
Carl Perrson - Travel & Logistics