Plant Crew

”This organization has taught my son about discipline, motivation, respect, dedication, physical fitness, compassion, humility, joy, competition, winning and losing, choices, sacrifice, rewards, teamwork and lasting friendships. These life skills cannot be learned from a book or taught in a classroom. This is character development he will benefit from the rest of his life.”
— Linda Tanner

Numerous words describe Plant Crew, but 'community' is the word that best describes the team and PHRA. Communities are inclusive; members of communities make and keep commitments to one another. Members of communities sacrifice for one another. Communities maintain integrity. Communities are built not just of individuals, but also of families. All of these characteristics are integral to the community that is...Plant Crew.

Participation in PHRA and rowing means that athletes will be included on the team and not 'cut' or turned away. All athletes will be trained and coached and provided opportunities to compete. With this inclusion comes an expectation that an athlete will be committed to the team. Athletes will attend practice and races as part of keeping these commitments.

Rowing at Plant also means that parents and guardians have commitments, too. They help athletes keep their commitments by encouraging them and by getting them to practices and races. Also, parents and guardians help the rowing program run smoothly by volunteering some of their time to meet the various needs of the Club.

Keeping these commitments and giving one’s time does entail making some sacrifices. When only a few people volunteer, the sacrifice for them is huge. When all of our families volunteer, the sacrifices for each are small – and the rewards to all are great. Truly it is better to give than to receive. Isn't it much more rewarding to be part of a community, a team, and give to one another than to merely be an individual who receives from others? We hope you join the community that is Plant Crew.