Presentation from Kick-Off Meeting -- November 8, 2026

Welcome to the Kick-Off Meeting for the 2026 LHRC Corporate Partnership Drive!

We are pumped to have you here. Together, we have the opportunity to team up with corporate America and take LHRC to the next level — transforming it into the best community rowing club in the nation.

As Drew just shared, our club has seen tremendous growth, introducing rowing to more people than ever before. But with that growth comes new challenges — particularly with infrastructure. Our current facilities are no longer enough. We urgently need:

• A boathouse double the current footprint, with two full floors — one for boat storage and another dedicated to athlete training and physical fitness.

• A full fleet of boats — across all sizes and configurations — to meet the demands of our expanding team and prepare us for competitive success on the water.

• Support to keep competitions affordable: Regatta participation involves significant expenses — including entry fees, travel, and coaching support. Currently, parents cover all of these costs. We aim to reduce this financial burden and make competitive opportunities more accessible to all athletes.

Why would corporate America want to partner with LHRC?

The answer is simple: visibility, community impact, and brand alignment with excellence.  When a company supports LHRC, its name becomes part of a winning, community-focused organization. Based on sponsorship level, we will:

• Brand our boathouse, team uniforms, and fleet with their logo

• Feature them through our social media platforms, promoting their products and services to our engaged and passionate community

LHRC as a Nano-Influencer

Did you know our club qualifies as a nano-influencer on Instagram? This is a big deal:

• Engagement rates of 4–8% — significantly higher than most large influencers

• Niche authority — our followers are rowing enthusiasts who actively support those who support us

• Built on trust — our community genuinely listens to our recommendations and appreciates our partners

How Can You Help?

We’re asking you to take an important step — with your family — to help open doors.

Please create three lists:

• Household Relationships

• Family Employers

• Employers of Extended Family & Friends

Please take the time to build your lists. It’s one of the most impactful things you can do to help LHRC reach its full potential.  Together, we’re not just building a stronger club — we’re building a lasting legacy for the sport of rowing in our community.

Next Steps

Once your lists are created, you will need to determine who at the organization should receive a copy of the “2026 LHRC Partnership Presentation” and compile their contact information (email and/or mailing address).

Today you have been given a hard copy of this presentation, along with an electronic copy on a zip disk.  The file is 2.8 mb, so, if necessary, you can send the file via the link below.  I think it may be best, however, to log your send requests and let the committee send them out on your behalf.  This way we can modify the cover letter to recognize your referral and then direct the recipient to reach out to the committee for follow-up.

If you would like us to send the file on your behalf, go to the “Partnership Send Request Form” below and complete the necessary fields.  Also, please note the “send on behalf” field so we can reference your name on the cover letter.

If you have questions or issues, please reach out to Greg McKim at 860-488-5300 or email at gregmckim@litchfieldhillsrowing.org.

Thanks in advance for your help … let’s make this happen!

Alexander Duckworth

Greg McKim