help support the msu crew club

The Michigan State University Crew Club relies on fundraising and the generosity of our Alumni, neighbors and supporters for much of the capital needed to maintain its fleet of rowing shells, coaching launches and safety equipment. The club's operating expenses are largely self-funded through member dues and fundraising, with university funding comprising less than 5% of the annual operating budget.  The Crew Club is registered as a Club Sport within the Department of Student Life, is not associated with the Athletic Department and is not eligible to receive funding from MSU Athletics.  The Crew Club is dedicated to making sure that the financial obligations of club membership are not a barrier to participation in the Club and strive to maintain dues at an affordable level, while also maintaining a competitive fleet and an adequately compensated coaching staff. 
There are several ways to support the Crew Club and its members:
YOU CAN SPONSOR A ROWER OR TEAM IN THE ANNUAL
​MILLION METER CHALLENGE
The annual Million Meter Challenge is held every year on MLK weekend. Rowers are challenged to collectively "row" 1,000,000 meters on ergs. Supporting this fun event helps offset the dues of each rower you sponsor.
YOU CAN HIRE CREW CLUB MEMBERS THROUGH OUR
​RENT-A-ROWER PROGRAM:
The ​Rent-A-Rower program is an excellent way to support to the Crew Club. 
​You can hire MSU Crew Club’s rowers to work on about just about anything. Your contribution goes to support the club and offset the dues of each rower you hire.
You can donate to the Crew Club through our Alumni Organization:
 The Red Cedar Rowing Foundation was created for the specific purpose of benefiting the MSU Crew Club. Donations made to the RCRF go towards purchasing items such as oars, boats, launches, and other tangible goods that otherwise are not paid for directly by MSU Crew Club members' yearly dues. It is the Red Cedar Foundation's goal to lessen the financial burden that current club members face in hopes of creating a strong foundation for the future growth of the club. The Red Cedar Rowing Foundation is a 501c(3) tax exempt organization. All donations made to RCRF are tax deductible and go towards benefiting the members of the Michigan State University Crew Club. 
YOU CAN ATTEND THE FALL FUNDRAISER -
​"A GREEN AND WHITE AFFAIR"
This fundraising reception is hosted by Jim McClurken and Sergei Kvitko at the Potter House in Lansing every November. It is always a night full of fun with door prizes, silent auction, food and refreshments.

Needed Equipment

 The club is currently seeking donations to purchase the following capital equipment, coaching supplies and safety equipment.  Tax-deductible donations for these items can be made through our alumni organization: The Red Cedar Rowing Foundation.

Current Needs

The following equipment is needed in order to replace outdated and damaged equipment and to accommodate larger squads.  
All Donations are processed through the Red Cedar Rowing Foundation - a 501(c)3 organization comprised of the club’s alumni with the mission of supporting the MSU Crew Club.
Coxswain/Safety Equipment
Ergometers and Oars
Racing Shells

Winter 2017/2018 
King Racing
8 man shell
$32,000
We hope to add an XL King Racing Shell to our fleet this winter.

WINTER 2018/2019

Purchased Equipment

"The Weiss Family" 2015 Wintech 2x/- purchased in Spring 2016 

"The Culpepper" 2016 Wintech Wakeless Launch purchased in Fall 2016 

2012 King 4+ shell, purchased in Fall 2016 

"Class of 2012" 2011 King 8+ shell purchased in Fall 2016 

Boathouse Location

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Contact Us

Michigan State Crew Club
Intramural Sports Circle
308 W. Circle Drive, Rm 121
East Lansing, MI 48824
msucrew@msu.edu
2018 Million Meter Challenge Sponsors