We are excited to announce that Mike Loete will be taking on the role of President of our Executive Board replacing our past President Emeritus Kevin Peartree. This announcement also comes with an abundance of thanks to Kevin for his years of service to Naiades Oncology Rowing as our President.

Mike Loete has been with Naiades Oncology Rowing since 2020 as a Board Member, and most recently serving as Co-Chair in the Marketing Committee. Mike is extremely passionate about his role and the organization.

Mike has been in healthcare for over ten years. Currently, he is an employee of UnitedHealthcare as a Senior ACO Network Contract Manager, and subsequently held positions at iCircle Services and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. A career highlight was as a Director of Excellus Provider Network Operations, Mike led a team that successfully and initially contracted physicians, facilities, and providers in over 30 counties in New York State to work with individuals who are intellectually and developmentally disabled so that they could receive medical care.

Mike is a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan's Bachelors in Organizational Management and Masters of Strategic Leadership programs. In the MSL program, Mike's group studied the Walt Disney Company. The group specifically and successfully defended a strategic audit and recommendation for streaming services as a partnership between the Walt Disney Company and Netflix, which is now known as Disney+. Mike finished his doctorate in educational leadership through St. John Fisher in 2021 and published his dissertation on the communication styles of senior leaders in health insurance during times of organizational change.

In his free time, Mike enjoys traveling, playing hockey and rooting for the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights with his girlfriend, Kristen and her son, Jason.

Mike is excited about the opportunity and looks forward to serving the rowers, supporters, and contributors of Naiades.

Lastly, a note of sincere thanks goes to Tom Kidera Esq. who has completed his term as Vice President of the Naiades Oncology Rowing Executive Board and Dr. Gunhilde Buchsbaum who has retired as a General Board Member.

Both men and women can come and join us for a complimentary introductory evening where you can meet some of the Naiades rowers and watch a skilled rowing workout under the guidance of our rowing coach Karen. At no cost. Please bring a friend, try out an erg rowing machine, lift some kettlebells, learn how to do foam roller exercise, use elastic bands and get some tips on good rowing technique. This can help you get an idea if rowing is for you. We look forward to meeting you! Please RSVP below by February 5th if you are interested in attending:

Date: Tuesday February 7th at 6pm until 7:30pm

Location: Genesee Waterways Center Boat House

149 Elmwood Avenue

Rochester, NY 14611

RSVP: program@naiadesoncologyrowing.com

***Note: If you are unable to attend this session, another Taste of Rowing Workout session will be held on Tuesday March 7th.

We continue to offer workout opportunities on Tuesdays to all level of Naiades rowers and supporters through March 28th from 6:00pm until 7:30pm, at Genesee Waterway Center (GWC), Boathouse Erg Room: 149 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611.

(Fee is $40.00 per month (to cover room fee and coach salary). Payment is due the first Tuesday of each month. Checks should be made out to 'Naiades Oncology Rowing'. Kathy W. will be collecting at facility. You will only be credited if the class is cancelled by the Coach. Drop-in fee is $12 due at time of class.)

Thursday tank workouts for Naiades Oncology Rowers continue to be held at Pittsford Indoor Rowing Center (PIRC), 2780 Clover St, Pittsford, NY 14534 through April 8th. Indoor tank & erg workouts will be shared with the Genesee Rowing Club. To obtain information regarding PIRC indoor rowing click here: https://www.geneseerowingclub.com/winter-training

There are additional opportunities at PIRC such as: if you miss a Thursday class you may attend a Tuesday or Saturday class; or you may take a single class(es) at a drop-in rate of $25; or you may attend PIRC's upcoming Taste of Rowing on Thursday February 16th and Thursday March 2nd. Additional information can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gC88zemE_ENRzzIXHoKrK_7t6jbG5rU1/view?usp=share_link

For those that are new to rowing and have questions about PIRC, or if anyone has any other additional questions or concerns, please email: Program@NaiadesOncologyRowing.com. In addition, please note that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) vaccination recommendations apply.

ATTENTION ROWERS, SUPPORTERS, and READERS:

The Board of Directors for Naiades Oncology Rowing has some open BOARD SEAT positions available for the coming 2023 rowing new year. The Board is a hands-on group that guides the strategic direction and financial health of the organization.

These are all volunteer positions. We welcome all professionals, and especially those who possess either a legal or financial background. We greatly appreciate the effort of our volunteer Board Members and look forward to adding more volunteers. Maintaining professional diversity within the Board is important.

PLEASE SEND YOUR MESSAGES OF INTEREST TO:

info@naiadesoncologyrowing.com with your questions and/or a statement describing your interest, along with your qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!

Cancer Support Community of Rochester (CSCR) formerly Gilda's Club located at 255 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY 14607 February 2023 activity calendar, both in-person and virtual programs, along with contact information can be found below. All are welcome: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dVUV4QiFs2UHEYWzm0l5xxM-a8NPCh_O/view?usp=share_link

The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) located at 1048 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 February 2023 activity calendar with contact information can be found here at: Events for February 2023 – Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (bccr.org)

Quote by Jimmy Hendrix:

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."

Happy Valentine's Day!

Learning to row is hard work, yet a rewarding and FUN sport! Take a look at our current & future programming information below:

• Brochure: http://www.naiadesoncologyrowing.com/about.html

• Website www.naiadesoncologyrowing.com/ Home Page
  

• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/naiadesoncologyrowing?epa=SEARCH_BOX

• Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/naiadesoncologyrowing/

Why Come Row with Us??? because we are about:

• Offering programs that appeal to individuals with all levels of rowing experience.

• Rowing with others who have faced the challenges of cancer.

• Having coaches who understand the uniqueness of our team and coach to our mission/goals.

• You're setting and accomplishing your own personal and team goals.

• Promoting an amazing and healing environment, leaving cancer behind one stroke at a time.

• Getting involved in Regattas as a fun way to work together to get to the finish line demonstrating progress in recovery.

• Offering accommodations for many post-treatment limitations.

• The water is magical, healing and enchanting, releasing your mind to a bigger purpose within nature.

To Include Others in Our Newsletter Mailings: Please email their names to info@naiadesoncologyrowing.com to get them on our list! Thank you!

If you want to consider adding a loved one's name to our newest boat -- DRAGONFLY. Our Spirit Fund is accepting names of survivors, those who are in treatment, and those who a loved one wants to be remembered with every stroke our crew takes. Our application form with instruction is found here: https://naiades.forms-db.com/view.php?id=16103

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