Purdue Rowing Association (PRA)
The Purdue Rowing Association (PRA) is Purdue Crew's 501c3 nonprofit alumni organization that's committed to advocating for and supporting the needs and interests of the Purdue Crew team, while also serving as a focal point for alumni gatherings. The PRA hosts annual in person gatherings on Purdue's campus each fall, and its executive committee holds ~monthly meetings to talk about team and association initiatives which is open to all friends/alumni. Contact the PRA President via the email below if you'd like to join the monthly conference call.
Please consider joining the PRA during this year's fall reunion from October 27-29, 2023 at the Purdue Crew Boathouse (500 Brown Street West Lafayette, IN 47906). RSVP to the fall reunion here, and see which of your teammates have RSVP'd for the reunion here!
Purdue Rowing Association Fall Reunion Itinerary
Friday, October 27
- Lunch at TBD (Dutch Treat) 12:00 p.m.
- Dinner at TBD (Dutch Treat) 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 28
- Alumni/Current Team Easy Row @ Boathouse 8:00 a.m.
- Purdue Rowing Association Alumni Gathering w/Catered Lunch @ Boathouse 11:00 a.m.-2:00p.m.
- Campus Tour w/current athletes (Starts at Boathouse) 2:30 p.m.
- Drinks at Harry’s Chocolate Shop (Dutch Treat) 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 29
- Coffee and Bagels with current team student executive board members @ Boathouse 9:00 a.m.
| Purdue Rowing Association Officers | |
|---|---|
| President, Ellen Shew Holland '83 | Vice President, Christian Becker '90 |
| Historian, Melanie Parks-Linford '06 | Secretary, Ian Burns '01 |
| Communications, Mark Bucherl '86 | Honors, John North '77 |
| Development Liaison, Alex Walter '96 | Events Support, Pat Kash '77 |
Purdue Crew will be celebrating its 75th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of women's rowing at Purdue on the Fall of 2024. Details to come in January '24, but please considering joining what's certain to be our biggest alumni gathering yet!