Last week, NORC held a very successful fundraiser at the New Orleans Pelican's vs. San Antonio Spurs basketball game at the Smooth King Center. Smoothie King donated their private suite to NORC, and we were able to raise money for the club by selling tickets. A big thank you to Ben Karp, who coordinated the sponsorship with Smoothie King, and thank you to everyone who participated and supported this fundraiser. As a nonprofit organization, fundraisers, donations, and sponsorship make a huge difference in NORC's programming, so we really appreciate everyone's support and dedication to the club. With the proceeds from the ticket sales, NORC raised enough money to purchase a used Vespoli 8+! The addition of a second 8+ will significantly increase the number of available seats during masters practice, and allow the junior team to continue to grow. We are very excited about this addition to our fleet and are in the process of coordinating transport of the boat to New Orleans. Stay tuned for information on the boat's maiden voyage at its new home on Bayou St. John. Our next event will be the Oxford vs. Cambridge Boat Race viewing party on April 2nd. Details to come soon.