DONORS ARE AT THE HEART OF RIVERSIDE. YOUR GENEROSITY FUELS EXCELLENCE IN ROWING, EMPOWERS OUR ATHLETES, AND SUSTAINS OUR HISTORIC FACILITIES.
THROUGH THREE UNIQUE DONOR SOCIETIES, YOU CAN ENGAGE DEEPLY WITH RBC AND MAKE A LASTING IMPACT WHILE BEING RECOGNIZED FOR YOUR SUPPORT. BY JOINING A DONOR SOCIETY, YOU HELP SECURE THE FUTURE OF RIVERSIDE.
Join the 1869 Society by making an annual donation of $2,000 or more to Riverside.
Join the Power House Circle by supporting RBC for five consecutive years or more.
Join the Stripes Club by making a monthly gift of any amount.
OUR DONOR SOCIETIES
THE 1869 SOCIETY
Join the 1869 Society by making an annual contribution of $2,000 or more to Riverside. Established in 1869, our club has upheld a tradition of excellence on and off the water for over 150 years. Your support sustains our members’ rowing ambitions, preserves our historic boathouse, and ensures Riverside will thrive for generations to come.
1869 Society donors are recognized for their support by:
• A special pin commemorating their initial commitment to the 1869 Society
• A personal note of appreciation from a member of the RBC community
• Recognition on the Riverside website
• Recognition in Riverside's Annual Report
• Recognition in the Fundraising Committee's end of year letter to RBC
THE POWER HOUSE CIRLCE
Join the Power House Circle by supporting Riverside for five consecutive years or more. Your consecutive giving demonstrates steadfast dedication, helping Riverside thrive year after year. Named for the iconic Power House stretch of the Charles River, where Riverside is located, this society celebrates our most loyal supporters.
Power House donors are recognized for their support by:
• Special pins commemorating their 5, 10, and 15+ year marks of giving
• Recognition on the Riverside website
• Recognition in Riverside’s Annual Report
• Recognition in the Fundraising Committee's end of year letter to RBC
THE STRIPES CLUB
Join the Stripes Club by becoming a monthly donor of any amount. Named for Riverside’s iconic stripes, this giving circle recognizes our sustaining donors whose month‑after‑month generosity powers our programs and supports our rowers. Your consistent generosity carries on the legacy of the Stripes on the Charles.
Stripes Club donors are recognized for their support by:
• Recognition on the Riverside website
• Recognition in Riverside's Annual Report
• Recognition in the Fundraising Committee's end of year letter to RBC
2024 DONOR SOCIETY MEMBERS
The 1869 Society
- Graeme Calloway
- Tricia Carney
- Ernest Cook
- Richard Garver
- Severine Imbert de Smirnoff
- Dan Jablonski
- Clarice Johnson & Karina Bercan
- John Langermann
- James Mandell
- Lynn Osborn
- Lucas Rogers
- Jeffrey Schafer & Lisa Kunze
- Tina Vandersteel & Matt Cressotti
- Anita Verheul & Andy O'Brien
- Jerome Zadow
- Millennium Running, LLC
- One World Rowing
- Throwing Star Collective
The Power House Circle
- Shannon Ames
- Janice Bickley
- William Carrington
- Karen Chenausky
- Richard Emmel
- Janice Hayes-Cha
- Paul Heimlicher*
- Christine & Joe Higgins*
- Severine Imbert de Smirnoff*
- Stephanie Jones
- Igor Lasic
- Kevin Mcdonnell
- Jill & Todd Milne*
- Peter Morelli
- Frances O'Leary
- Lynn Osborn*
- Lucas Rogers
- Jeffrey Schafer & Lisa Kunze*
- Jon Skillman
- Alex Twist
- Anita Verheul & Andy O'Brien
- David Wiedaseck*
- * denotes 10+ years of giving
The Stripes Club
- Recognition coming in 2026!
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SUNSETTED DONOR SOCIETIES
We gratefully recognize the following individuals who supported our former 1869 Society and Leadership Circle. Their generous commitments have made a lasting impact on Riverside. As we launch new donor societies to better reflect and engage our whole community, we remain deeply thankful for their dedication and support.
The 1869 Society
2019-2025
The original 1869 Society was a committed circle of donors who pledged $10,000 or more to be fulfilled in five years or less to Riverside.
- Kate Ackerman
- Bob and Merritt Bennett
- Meredith and Scott Collins
- George Conrades
- Ernest and Cynthia Cook
- Sarah Cuddy
- Mike Farry
- Dick Garver
- Tim Harris
- Janice Hayes-Cha
- Severine Imbert de Smirnoff
- Tricia Carney
- Dan Jablonski
- Clarice Johnson and Karina Bercan
- Stephanie Jones
- John Langermann
- Jim Mandell
- Todd and Jill C. Milne
- Lynn R. Osborn
- Lucas Rogers
- Matt Schonewald
- Jon J. Skillman
- Lisa Kunze and Jeff Schafer
- David Wiedaseck
Leadership Circle
2012-2017
The Leadership Circle was Riverside’s inaugural donor society, bringing together members who made leadership-level gifts to support the club’s growth.
- Kate Ackerman
- Igor Belakovskiy
- Patricia Belden and Kevin Kelly
- George Conrades
- Ernest Cook
- Tina Vandersteel and Matt Cressotti
- Chris Daly
- Mike Farry
- Dick Garver
- Lisa Kunze and Jeff Schafer
- Thomas Lowe
- Kevin and Satinder McDonnell
- Todd and Jill C. Milne
- Frank adn Barbara O'Leary
- Lynn Osborn
- Jon J. Skillman
- Sharon Sloan
- Sarah and Robert White
