Venetian eSplash 8.10.2012
And the Nominees Are; Town Hall this Sun, Aug 12, at 5 pm re: Master Plan; Board of Director’s Meeting this Mon, Aug 13, at 6:30 pm; Luau Fun; Fall Extended Swim Sign-Up; 40 Mile Challenge Update; Future Events
And the Nominees Are…
Those running for the Board of Directors are (in alphabetical order): Nancy Anastasiades, John Blackmon, Tom Cross, Andrée Grogan, Michele Hicks, Megan Johnson, Robert Katz, Lisa Crawford Mendoza, Paul Thim. Four two-year positions rotate open each year and will be up for election. Voting begins this coming Thursday, August 16, and ends on Labor Day, September 3.
Town Hall this Sunday, August 12, at 5 p.m. re: Master Plan
The draft Master Plan is posted on the pool bulletin board as well as on the Members Only section of the Venetian Website. Join Todd Hill and Flip Hager this Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Dance Hall to discuss your thoughts/questions/concerns/suggestions regarding this blueprint for future development at the pool.
Board of Director’s Meeting this Monday, August 13, at 6:30 p.m.
The VPCA Board of Directors will meet in the Dance Hall at the pool this Monday, August 13, at 6:30 p.m. Craig Bleakley of Waterworks will start off, discussing his findings and recommendations on the main pool gutter project and replastering for this winter. Due to the Decatur school holiday, the next Board meeting will be on Wednesday, September 5, at 7 p.m. Plan to come to the VPCA Annual Meeting on Monday, September 10, at 7 p.m.
Luau Fun
Join us for a pig and corn extraordinaire at the 2012 Venetian Luau on Saturday, August 18, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.! Buy a plate for $5 and enjoy delicious fare along with fantastic live tunes from our local band, the Grits.
Fall Extended Swim Sign-Up
It’s that time of year again—time to think about the Fall Extended Swim. If you would like to swim laps under a September sky, send your name to John Dean, activities@venetianpools.org There is an additional cost based on the number of participants. A minimum of 25 participants is needed. The proposed extended swim hours are:
Monday – Friday September 4-7 and 10-14 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday – Friday September 17-21 and 24-28 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday September 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
(We plan to have the pool open for all members from 12:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9.)
40 Mile Challenge Update
It’s getting close! Be sure to write your t-shirt size on your page the next time you mark down your miles. If you need a 40-80 mile record sheet (!), please e-mail mayahahn@att.net for a personalized sheet.
If the Fall Extended Swim happens, the 40 Mile Challenge will be extended as well to give you until the end of September to complete your 40 miles and earn the coveted Challenge t-shirt.
Future Events
Sun Aug 12 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Town Hall re: Master Plan in Dance Hall
Mon Aug 13 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Board Meeting in Dance Hall
Thu Aug 16 Voting Begins
Sat Aug 18 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Luau
Mon Sep 3 Last Day to Vote for Board
Wed Sep 5 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Board Meeting in Dance Hall
Mon Sep 10 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. VPCA Annual Meeting in Dance Hall
Submitted by Sophia Brothers Peterman, communications@venetianpools.org