At tonight's Parkland Pool Board Association board meeting, long time member and volunteer coordinator Michelle Perez was nominated and voted onto the board as interim director and secretary. Michelle will bring her strong organizing and meeting skills to the position.
Former secretary Dan Frumkin agreed to assume the position of vice-president. The Parkland officer slate is now complete: Kathy Michels, president Dan Frumkin, vice-president Michelle Perez, secretary Jerry Kickenson, treasurer
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Parkland has holiday hours tomorrow, Wednesday June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. Parkland will be open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm.
Read about The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The Parkland Whales Swim Team season is here!
With new coaches and new and returning swimmers we are looking for a fun and competitive season. The season starts next Tuesday with a parents' meeting and meeting the new coaches, followed by first day of practice next Wednesday. Swim Team parents should read swim_team_info_2024.pdf for more details. Parent meeting, Tuesday June 4 @ 6 p.m., followed by Meet the Coaches, Tuesday June 4 @ 6:30 p.m. First practice, Wednesday, June 5. All swimmers planning to compete this summer should be there at 5:30 p.m. Thank you for being a part of the Parkland Pool Association community this summer! Parkland Pool opens for the season this Saturday, May 25 at 11:00 am.
In case you haven't received them already, your 2024 ePasses will be sent to you again via separate email. They will come from [email protected], not parklandpool.org. Let us know if you don't receive them. If you don't have your ePass when coming to the pool, just ask our front desk staff to look you up in our member list to gain entry. But having your ePass on your phone is quicker and easier for all, so we encourage you to download the ePasses into your cell phone wallet (Apple or Android). Instructions are included in the email containing your ePasses. This year, in addition to purchasing physical guest passes (with 10 guest entries) at the front desk, you may also purchase virtual guest passes (in packages of 10) online at the new Parkland Marketplace. Doing so adds the passes to your membership record. To use them, just tell the front desk staff how many guests you have with you, and they will deduct your guest passes accordingly. With virtual guest passes, you can buy them in advance and you don't have to remember to bring a physical pass with you to the pool. If you use this option, let us know how it works for you. Parkland will again have a snack bar at the front office, offering packaged snacks and beverages. Payment by cash or credit card is accepted. You can also purchase $20 snack cards at the front desk. Parkland also offers swim lessons through the Rainbowfish Swim School. The Parkland Whales swim team competes in the Montgomery County Swim League. All ages 18 and under are eligible. Go to the Parkland Whales website for more information and to register Any questions or problems? Just ask at [email protected]. See you at the pool! Thanks to all members who attended the Parkland Pool Association annual meeting, held on March 11!
The membership approved the budget as proposed by the board, with associated dues increases for 2024 of about 4%, effective April 1. The new dues will be:
The 2024 board of directors was also re-elected: Kathleen Michels, president Open position, vice-president Dan Frumkin, secretary Jerry Kickenson, treasurer Ken Horowitz, director Chris Densmore, director Thomas Holmes, director Claire Kalala, director Ann Schurman, director Thanks to all members who attended the Parkland Pool Association annual meeting!
The membership approved the budget as proposed by the board, with associated dues increases for 2023 of 5%, effective April 1. The new dues will be:
The 2023 board of directors was also elected: Kathleen Michels, acting president Open position, vice-president Dan Frumkin, secretary Jerry Kickenson, treasurer Ken Horowitz, director Chris Densmore, director Thomas Holmes, director Claire Kalala, director Ann Schurman, director The Parkland Pool annual membership meeting was held today virtually.
At the meeting, the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget was approved with amendments to allow for construction of a new accessible family bathroom/shower section in the bathhouse. The board hopes to get that as well as bathhouse roof repairs completed before the season opens on May 28. A dues increase of approximately 5% was approved by the membership, as recommended by the board. Dues for 2022, effective April 1, will be: Before May 1 After May 1 Single 340 395 Limited 450 500 Family 550 605 A new board of directors was also elected. Edward Murtagh left the board after many many years of service to Parkland Pool as a board member, swim team representive and referee, and young child swim instructor. We wish Ed all the best in his retirement! Joining the board as new directors are Claire Kalala, a long time member who also ran Parkland's swim lesson program last year (and will do so again this year) and Ann Schurman, an active Parkland member and volunteer. The 2022 Board of Directors: Kathy Michels, acting president Jeff Poretsky, vice-president Dan Frumkin, secretary Jerry Kickenson, treasurer Christine Densmore Thomas Holmes Ken Horowiz Claire Kalala Ann Schurman Join us at Parkland Pool for its Fall Festival! Oct 17, from 1-5pm.
Put on your happy feet as the rock, soul, and blues band Soulfire (www.soulfireband.net) performs (2 pm - 4 pm), plus we will have many activities for the whole family. It's open to all, so tell your friends and neighbors. Date: Sunday, October 17th Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Music 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Cost: Parkland Pool members - Donations encouraged Non-members - $5.00 for adults and $2.50 under 12. Place: Parkland Pool, 1124 Arcola Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902 Besides the live music, we will have many activities, including: * Paint Your Own Pumpkin (you bring your pumpkin and we'll supply the paint) * Arts & Crafts activities (led by One Ocean Scuba) * Chalk art and demo * Science fun (led by One Ocean Scuba) * Scavenger Hunt * "Dress Like a Diver" Photo Shoot (led by One Ocean Scuba) * Playground fun * Corn Hole and Ping Pong * Soccer * Basketball * Volleyball * Cider & Light snacks will be sold Masks must be worn if within 6 feet of others, if age 2 or older. One Ocean Scuba www.oneoceanscuba.com our friendly neighbor at the Kemp Mill Shopping Center, is a sponsor of this event. Questions? [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Events [email protected] We've planned six events to help you enjoy your Labor Day Weekend at the pool. And it's not too late to sign up for our talent show - email [email protected] or just write your name on the sign-up sheet on the pool's bulletin board.
Parkland Pool Association hosted a special event to honor the memory of long-time beloved member James Patrick (J.P.) Mulhern.
J.P. Mulhern was a long-time very active member. He gave his heart to the Parkland community for many years and in many ways, including as vice president from 2000 - 2004. He was in charge of the infrastructure and could fix almost anything. His work is his legacy, but in particular, he initiated and installed the Parkland playground, of which he was justifiably proud, bringing much happiness to children then and now. We are honored to dedicate the playground to J.P. with a special ceremony, in memoriam. The dedication plaque was presented to J.P.'s family - his wife Jane, son Jamie, and daughters Jessica and Julie. The plaque will be installed on the playground. |