From: montana butsch [mailto:montanabutsch@...]
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 11:27 PM
Subject: American OUBC alumni

Old Blues,

Some of you might know me, most of you probably don't. I was an Oxford
rower between 2002 and 4 in which time I won the spare pair race (03) and
the ISIS race in 2004. I have now re-located back to my home and moved on
past the erg workouts, early mornings, and vomiting. That said, I am still
active in the sport but now from a completely different angle. I am in the
process of creating an at-risk community outreach / rowing center. I am,
with the help of others, creating a sound business plan, solidifying
contacts, and doing my homework to make sure this center is a model for what

can be done for the community. That said, I require a little help to make
this all work. I have put together an on-line survey to help define what
the rowing publics perception on what is needed. I need your help. If you
could take the time to go to www.rowingsurvey.com and fill out and submit
the survey that would be awesome. If you could then forward it to others in

the rowing community that would be even better. I am looking to get over a
thousand replies in a months time and with everyone's help (and all ages and

rowing backgrounds are encouraged to reply) I think that is possible . If
you have any questions please let me know and I'll keep you informed of my
progress. I really appreciate you taking the time to get through all of
this and I hope you find my focus to be a worthy one, one which you can
embrace and help push through. In case you were wondering, I was talking to

Pete Bridge and he was the one that gave me all of your addresses. In the
event that you know others from Oxford that are not on this list please let
me know and I can then help Pete out by updating his list.

Thanks again and I really appreciate your help.

Cheers, Montana