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It Was a Party!

More than 200 people attended the 50th Anniversary celebration on Friday, April 12 -- what a party!

Speakers from each of the decades shared their memories of rowing at PLU, and Doug Herland, PLU’s only Olympic medalist, was remembered. More than $125,000 was raised for the Doug Herland Memorial Endowment, supporting the long term success of rowing PLU.

Thanks to all the attendees, and the volunteers who made the evening such a success! You can see and read about Doug in the program from the evening. Check out Facebook for pictures from the event and at the Regatta the next day.

Click here for a slideshow from Monica Plantikow and Duane Dudley.

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David S. Peterson Golden Oar Society

We inaugurated the David S. Peterson Golden Oar Society (surprsing Smedly, who had no idea it was going to be named for him) “to recognize and celebrate those who have made significant contributions to the legacy and the lifeblood of Pacific Lutheran University Rowing.”

The first inductees were the 1967 “Rowdown Crew” for their extraordinary efforts to deliver the “Loyal Shoudy” and firmly place PLU rowing in the hearts, minds and souls of the PLU administration and the rowing community nationwide. (Read about them here or in the program from the Gala.)

Jim Bartlett Bill Brinkmeyer Bob Forget Roger Hansen Rich Holmes

Mike Kido Rolf Morstad Ralph Neils Jim Ojala Curt Pearson Norm Purvis

Eric Schneider Bob Sullivan Jim Wiitala George Wood Gary Van Hoy

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Reconnect with Lute Crew

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UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO

Make sure we have your most current contact information by updating the What’s New With You site. Be sure to add a note in the “comments” section that you want to receive information about PLU Rowing, and the year(s) you rowed.

Pass this along to friends to make sure they’re in on all the news, too.

Click here to view the most recent newsletter.

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About LCAA

LCAA was formed in 2009 by a small group of past rowers that wanted to ensure the long term success of PLU Rowing and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the program. We welcome anyone that wants to participate. Plan to dial into our next monthly organizational meetings via teleconference. Send us an email if you’d like to participate! We’d love to reconnect with you.

Our official mission statement: The mission of the Lute Crew Alumni Association is to assure the organizational longevity and competitive success of the men's and women's rowing team of Pacific Lutheran University through the provision of financial support and by fostering community between the University, alumni and current athletes.