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Some 2010 Team Biographies
Bouvé Dragons Massachusetts
We
are an all female team composed of students, faculty and staff
sponsored by the Bouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern
University. Though we have been paddling for a short time, we are
already a synchronized machine. This is our first time participating
in this exciting race and looking forward to it!
Cambridge “Aha” Dragons: - Massachusetts
The Department of Psychiatry at the Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) offers extensive clinical,
educational and research opportunities. It is composed of a diverse and vibrant faculty that
has established a standard of excellence in teaching recognized throughout the nation. CHA
provides patient-centered, evidence-based and culturally competent care and is devoted to
improving the health of the communities it serves. The Cambridge “Aha” Dragons led by Christian
Chan (Psychology Trainee, Asian Mental Health), is a team of staff, clinicians and trainees from
a number of programs such as: Victims of Violence, Behavioral Medicine, Haitian Mental Health,
Psychopharmacology and Child Ambulatory Services.
CBCGBDB: - Massachusetts
This is Team CBCGBDB's second time paddling together as a Dragon Boat team. To stay in shape
during the offseason, we play ultimate frisbee and volleyball. Members of our team are also
often seen in Lexington on Sundays at our training facility, CBCGB (cbcgb.org). We are hoping
that a team that prays together stays together!
Deloitte Dragons -
Massachusetts
Once a year, the legendary Deloitte
Dragons are roused from their slumber from deep within the bowels of
Chinatown to compete in the Annual Boston Dragon
Boat Race Festival. Comprised of the fiercest Accountants,
Consultants, Financial Advisors and Tax
professionals
within Massachusetts, the Dragons are hand-picked by the Gods (on a
first-come, first-served basis). Following a rigorous, year-long
training period that involves countless hours of computer work,
ten-key data entry, Dragon Boat maintenance classes, reviews of
financial documents, and wood-chopping; each Dragon is trained for
two things: 1. Delivering excellent client service and 2.
WINNING!!!! Although 2010 is the year of the Golden Tiger, on Sunday,
June 13th the DRAGONS TAKE OVER!!!
Dragon Boat Club of Boston – DBCB - Massachusetts
The Dragon Boat Club of Boston, a mix of competitive and recreational
paddlers, practices several times a week on the Charles River for races all across Northeast USA
and eastern Canada. We are hoping to build on our successes during the past few years and we're
looking for motivated people to help us reach our goals. We're always happy to welcome people with
any level of experience or even complete beginners. So if you're interested in traveling to other
festivals, meeting new teams and giving them a run for their money, we'd love to hear from you.
And if you're not, it's still great exercise and the people are (mostly) cool and outgoing.
Contact: membership@dbcb.org or
president@dbcb.org or visit
www.dbcb.org.
Dragon Divas: - Massachusetts
Dragon Divas is a group of women from diverse backgrounds who come together to
honor the tradition of Dragon Boat racing and to promote physical activity among
women. Many of us are new to dragon boat, yet we all share enthusiasm and
mutually encourage each other to do our best and have a lot of fun.
Dragonheart Vermont Green Mountain Girls
Vermont
We are a group of heart-y women who love paddling together on
beautiful Lake Champlain. Though all over 40, we will be forever young because
of our joy of paddling together. We began as family, friends, and supporters of
Dragonheart Vermont Sisters- a breast cancer survivor team here in Burlington,
Vermont. Inspired by the determination and heart of Sisters, it turns out that
we love dragon boating as much as they do. We share a joy of dragon boating,
sisterhood, and laughter. Our bodies feel stronger, our friendships have
multiplied, and our hearts have grown bigger because of Dragonheart.
Emerson College Lions -Massachusetts
The Emerson College Lions is a team of staff, faculty, and students representing
Emerson College, the nation’s only 4 year college devoted exclusively to the
study of communication and performing arts. Most of us are new to dragon
boating, but we look forward to applying our communication skills, commitment to
our community, and enthusiasm to the challenge!
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (Mixed Team):- Massachusetts
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a not-for-profit health plan
headquartered in Wellesley, MA, is a full-service benefits company
serving members throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and
beyond. Our talented and diverse workforce supports our
organization's mission to improve the health of the people we serve
and the health of society. For the fourth consecutive year, Harvard
Pilgrim was named the #1 commercial health plan in America according
to a joint ranking by U.S.News & World Report and the National
Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). We are proud of our
company's positive work environment that attracts and retains
employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working
conditions and company culture. As a second-time race participant,
the Harvard Pilgrim Team includes members from our Finance, Health
Services, Information Technology, Human Resources and Building
Service departments working together and hoping for a great race.
www.harvardpilgrim.org
J P Morgan (Mixed Team):- NYC,
New York
The J P Morgan Chase
team is made up of employees, their family and friends. Each year we strive to
form competitive teams and this year is no exception. With dedication, this
year’s J P Morgan Chase Dragon Boat team aims to recapture the rewards of its
efforts. Leadership, diversity, and teamwork are among the core values not only
at J P Morgan Chase but for our Dragon Boat team as well. It is a belief of
J P Morgan Chase that everything that makes us unique as individuals make us all
stronger as a team. As anyone who had raced before, teamwork, above all else,
is the cornerstone of Dragon Boat racing. It is only as a team, will we reach
our aspirations. Best of luck to all participants and we will see you at the
finish line and hoping for a great race.
Living Root Dragon Boat - Massachusetts
Living Root Dragon Boat is a Boston-based team that probably has more fun than it should dragging two
crates behind the boats. We paddle out of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and are continually
grateful to them for allowing us to raid the dock and Dunkin' Donuts 3 times a week. We are always
looking for new, smart, talented, or at least new, paddlers. 2010 is going to be a great season -
come on down and join us anytime!
MathWorks Chinese: - Massachusetts
Our team members consist of Chinese MathWorkers and their family members. We come to the race with
big heart and high spirit, although for most of us this is our first experience. On the job, we
accelerate the pace of engineering and science; off the work, we help promote the ancient Asian culture.
NAAAP: - Massachusetts
The National Association of Asian American Professionals-Boston is a non-profit professional
organization that promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American
professionals in all fields. We make leaders!
Ocean State: - Rhode Island
The Ocean State Dragon Boat Club is the first semi-professional Dragon Boat team
in the State of Rhode Island. The club is a non-profit corporation created
by individuals who desire to take the sport to the next level. We continue
to develop a team of enthusiastic and energetic individuals who desire to race
competitively in the Northeast
Smiths Dragons: - Massachusetts
The dragon boat team of Smiths Medical was formed in 2009, and the team is ready
for another season of power paddling. With one year of experience under their
belts, the paddlers have trained hard, both on and off the Charles. The crew is
made up of employees of various functions from the Norwell and Rockland
offices. The team is happy and proud to be paddling and ready to compete with
the best teams in Boston ! Smiths Medical... bringing technology to life.
South Cove Community Health Center – South Cove Stat Dragons - MassachusettsSouth
Cove Community Health Center (SCCHC), founded in 1972 by a group of volunteers
in Boston Chinatown, had its humble beginning from a storefront on Harrison
Avenue. Today we are the premier Asian community health center in Massachusetts
serving over 24,000 patients at our three clinics. We are dedicated to
improving the health and well being of Asian Americans in Massachusetts with a
special focus on the medically underserved. This mission is accomplished by
providing high quality, community based health care which is accessible
linguistically and culturally competent for these populations. This year marks
the 7th consecutive year that SCCHC has participated in the race; we were also a
participating team at the 1st Dragon Boat Festival, no figerglass boats back
then!
State Street Corporation, Investment Services – State Street Golden Dragons - Massachusetts
For nearly 15 years, State Street Corporation, an industry leader in financial
services, has proudly sponsored participation in the Hong Kong Dragon Boat
Festival of Boston. This event helps celebrate both our diversity and support of
State Street's commitment to inclusion. Paddlers come from a cross section of
both our operations areas (Global Markets, Securities Finance and Information
Technology to name a few) and a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Support for
the Dragon Boat festival is another way we help strengthen working relations and
build team work and cultural awareness. We are proud to
sponsor the 2010 Boston Dragon Boat Festival, the oldest festival of its kind in
N. America.
Sun Life: - Massachusetts
After two successful campaigns at the Boston Dragon Boat Race, Sun
Life Financial believes that the third time's a charm. When you are
up against Sun Life keep in mind the famous words of Chad Ochocinco:
"Kiss the baby." See you at the finish line!!! Members of the team
consist of employees from all walks of life that work at the Sun
Life Distributors office in Boston . The Asian American Heritage
Association of Sun Life Financial (AAHA of SLF) is one of five
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at SLF. Each ERG joins together
employees representing one of the diverse communities within Sun
Life Financial, to exchange ideas and establish a connection between
others with similar affinities.
The Boat for Kids Who Don’t Paddle Good - Massachusetts
We're pretty sure there's a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good
looking. And we plan on finding out what that is.
Tsinghua Alumni & Friends - Massachusetts
Established in 1976, Tsinghua Alumni Association of The Greater Boston (THAA-Boston) connects
more than 1000 alumni graduated from Tsinghua University in Beijing or National Tsinghua
University in Hsinchu, Taiwan. The mission of THAA-Boston is to get alumni connected,
to help each other to grow and develop professionally, and to give back to alma mater
and local community. The official website of THAA-Boston is
http://www.tsinghua-boston.org/.
Wellness Warriors - Massachusetts
We are a team of cancer survivors and caregivers brought together on a common path. We paddle
together to rebuild our strength and stamina, reinforce our courage, and redefine our lives.
Supported by The Wellness Community-Greater Boston, we strive to win, but focus on the joy,
fun and fellowship of the process. Each week we practice on the Charles River with views of
the setting sun reflected on the Beantown skyline. That spectacular scene is our inspiration,
along with the true grit of our team. We are grateful this year to Mohegan Sun for sponsoring
Wellness Warriors Boat 1.
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