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
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
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One World Rowing
Throwing Star Collective
THE POWER HOUSE CIRCLE
Shannon Ames
Janice Bickley
William Carrington
Karen Chenausky
Richard Emmel
Paul Heimlicher*
Christine Higgins*
Severine Imbert de Smirnoff*
Stephanie Jones
Igor Lasic
Kevin Mcdonnell
Peter Morelli
Francies O’Leary
Lynn Osborn*
Lucas Rogers
Jeffrey Schafer & Lisa Kunze*
Alex Twist
Anita Verheul & Andy O’Brien
*denotes 10+ years of giving
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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.
1869 Society
2019-2025
The original 1869 Society is a committed circle of donors who pledged $10,000 or more to be fulfilled in five years or less to Riverside.
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
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
Dan Jablonski
Leadership Circle
2012-2017
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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 and Barbara O’Leary
Lynn Osborn
Jon J. Skillman
Sharon Sloan
Sarah and Robert White
