HCARA Mission Statement
"The Holy Cross Alumni Rowing Association pledge their financial support, collective talents, energy and other support to Holy Cross Rowing so as to encourage and enable the members of the Holy Cross Rowing Program realize personal and collective excellence and to ensure that the sport of rowing thrives at the College of the Holy Cross.”
The Holy Cross Alumni Rowing Association (HCARA) was founded as an affinity group to the College of the Holy Cross in November of 2018 and consists of alumni of the Holy Cross Rowing program. The HCARA's mission is to support, encourage and promote rowing as a premier sport for men and women at the College of the Holy Cross as a member of the Eastern Athletic Rowing Conference (Men) and NCAA (women). A key element of this mission is to work with coaches and Alumni Affairs and Development staff in the area of annual fund-raising for operations, endowment, and capital needs through the Crusader Athletic Fund.
It’s Easy to Be a Part of the HCARA!
The Holy Cross Alumni Rowing Association (HCARA) formalized its existence in November of 2017 . Our eligible membership includes all alumni and alumnae who rowed for the Holy Cross rowing program at any time. Eligible members of the Association who contribute to Holy Cross rowing shall be Active Members during the Holy Cross fiscal year (July to June) in which their contribution is received. Active membership status affords the member the option to hold a leadership position and cast a vote (when necessary).
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The HCARA meets annually at a time and place established by the HCARA leadership. This Annual Meeting typically takes place at the start of the fiscal year in July.
Annual Meeting
HCARA Leadership
The HCARA Leadership Team for FY 2022 is:
Dan Beckham ‘18
Elle Carolan ‘07
Drew Cutney ‘97
Simone Dwyer ‘12
Tommy McGrail ‘20
Kevin Moran ‘13