May 23, 2008

ROEL Supports the Peninula Family YMCA by Presenting the 25th Annual Bay2Bay Rowing and Paddling Regatta

San Diego, CA… ROEL Construction Company is proud to present the 25th annual Bay2Bay Rowing and Paddling Regatta in support of the Peninsula Family YMCA on Saturday, June 7, 2008.  The regatta is open to all human powered watercraft: outriggers, scuppers, scramblers, kayaks, surfskis, ropwers, peddlecraft, paddle boards, surfboards.  There will be a 20 mile race beginning at Santa Clara Point in Mission Bay and a five mile race beginning at Shelter Island.  Both races will finish at Tidelands Park in Coronado where entertainment, lunch, beverages, a raffle, and awards ceremony will conclude the festivities. All proceeds of the event benefit the Youth Aquatics programs at the Peninsula Family YMCA.

There is a reason why the YMCA is referred to as America’s favorite swim instructor.  In Y classes, not only are you taught to swim, you will also learn about pool safety and rescue skills and about water activities you can enjoy for a lifetime.  The Youth Aquatics Programs at the Peninsula Family YMCA include swimming lessons for all ages in group settings as well privately, swim teams, and even swim parties.   “The Peninsula Family YMCA is dedicated to improving the quality of human life and to helping all people realize their fullest potential as children of God through the development of spirit, mind and body.”  For more information on the Family Peninsula YMCA and their Youth Aquatics programs or to register for the 2008 Bay2Bay Regatta, please visit www.peninsula.ymca.org , or call Greg Erickson at 619-226-8888.

As well as the presenting sponsor of this event, ROEL employees will be onsite to provide lunch as well as participate in the race.  As ROEL has expanded over the years so has its philanthropy such that nearly all 350 ROEL employees and their families are active in the neighborhoods in which they live, work, and play.  The company is truly grateful to have the opportunity to enhance and support the community by delivering over 90 years of construction expertise as well as through the unique talents and compassionate hearts of individuals throughout the company.  At ROEL, community service is the tangible result of its motto, “Spirit of an American Family®”.

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