Meet our Board of Directors
The St. John’s Rowing Club (SJRC) is a non-for-profit organization led by a volunteer Board of Directors and supported by various committees.
Board Duties and Responsibilities:
The Board of Directors is primarily responsible for long-term planning, financial, and administrative decisions. All directors and sub-committees work toward the best decisions for the club overall, therefore communications flow freely among the groups. While the Program Coordinator and Head Coach attend board meetings, they do not vote. To read more about what the board has been up to lately, read our 5-year Strategic Plan and our 2021-22 Annual Report.
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Why did you join the board?
“I have been involved with the St. John’s Rowing Club since 2017, initially as a program participant but also as a board member, taking on the registrar and treasurer roles. The history of the club and what it accomplishes in terms of athlete development and athletic leadership is pretty awe-inspiring for a small organization run primarily by volunteers. I am happy to contribute to the proud history as we take on a five-year strategic plan and some new funding and EDI initiatives.“
What does rowing mean to you?
“Rowing is a great example of a sport that demands fitness and technical finesse. As an individual or team sport, rowing also brings in the element of water which can be a very special experience. Whether it is a fixed-seat boat with the Royal St. John’s Regatta crews or a slide-seat boat with SJRC, I encourage people of all abilities to experience the joy of rowing.“
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“I joined the Learn to Row program in 2008 and fell in love with rowing. I’ve participated in all levels of rowing within the club as well as coaching on an introductory and competitive level. Some of my proud rowing moments are competing at Canada Games in 2013, coaching competitive athletes, and winning the Royal St.John’s Women’s Championship in 2013 and 2014. After taking a break from rowing in 2016 to begin my career with Easter Seals NL, I rejoined the Board of directors in 2022 with the hope of bringing my two passions together and assisting to develop Para-Rowing in our province.”
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Kristine Power has been a rower for 25 years. She grew up watching her dad – hall of fame rower Ken Power – row the Royal St. John’s Regatta multiple years running. She learned to row at Carleton University in 1997 and was on the varsity team for two years. Kristine hasn’t stopped rowing since then and has competed in various regattas, including the Royal St. John’s Regatta. She has been very lucky to row with some amazing teammates and have some incredible experiences thanks to the sport of rowing. Her brother, Ian Power, is also a rower and fellow board member so you could say it is a family affair.
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What does rowing mean to you?
“Rowing is a community that is based on a shared commitment to challenge ourselves. Whether as individuals trying something new, learning a skill, maintaining fitness, or competing, or as a crew experiencing success and failure together. Rowing is universal and can be a means to connect people and provide a sense of belonging.“
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Ian Power is a lifelong athlete. He grew up around the boathouse and the hockey rink, two of his favourite places to this day. His rowing path began as a young kid rowing in the 1993 Royal St. John’s Regatta for the Smith Stockley crew. This grew into over 15 years of rowing on Quidi Vidi Lake, in both fixed and slide-seat boats.
Ian is an IT Systems Analyst by trade and has a passion for web design. His love of rowing and IT skills make him a valued member of the SJRC community.
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