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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
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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? events@parklandpool.org mirikawin@gmail.com info@parklandpool.org Events mirikawin@gmail.commirikawi 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 events@parklandpool.org 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.  Hello Prospective Water Aerobics Class Participants,
A water aerobics class will be held on Sundays at 11:30 am, beginning this Sunday, July 11th. The class will initially be led by a participant who is a former water aerobics instructor, and then will be self-led by class participants.  Event: Ice Cream Floats
Date: July 4th (Sunday) Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Rain Date: July 5th (Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Place: At the picnic tables vent: Ice Cream Floats (again!) Date: July 4th (Sunday) Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rain Date: July 5th (Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Place: At the picnic tables Event: Float Night Date: July 4th (Sunday) Time: 8:00 - 9:00 pm Rain Date: July 5th (Monday), same time Details: Everyone who uses a float must have passed a swim test. Parents should keep an extra eye on their children while floats are in the water. We will have 5 new floats for sale at $5.00 each, and a pump will be available for you to blow it up. Or, bring your own pool float. If you don't have a float, the store Five Below sells them for $5.00. ** Parents should keep an extra eye on their children while floats are in the water.** Event: Dive-In Movie, featuring "Aladdin" Watch the movie while in the pool or from a chair. Date: July 4th (Sunday) Time: 8:30 pm Rain Date: July 5th (Monday), same time Event: Late Night Swim Date: July 4th (Sunday) Time: 9:00 pm - 9:40 pm Date: July 4th (Sunday) Details: Swimmers must be out of the water by 9:45 pm! Event: Children's Parade Around the Pool Date: July 5th (Monday) Time: 2:00 pm No Rain Date Details: Parents may accompany smaller children. We'll start by the outdoor shower just outside of the baby pool fence (at the corner of the baby pool). No Rain Date This past Sunday lots of members and guests enjoyed a try out of scuba diving at Parkland Pool! Thanks to One Ocean Scuba for running the event - it was a hit!                Kick off the season by learning something new!
Have you always wondered what it is like to breathe underwater? Join us for a Discover Scuba Diving event and raise money for Parkland Pool. This Sunday, June 6. During a pool dive with a One Ocean Scuba instructor you’ll see how easy it is to learn to dive. Sessions will start every 30 minutes starting at 11:00 am. Last session will start at 6:30 pm. Ages 10 and up. We will provide all the gear— just bring your sense of adventure, a swimsuit, and a towel. Come let us introduce you to the underwater world. Sessions are no cost to members and their guests, but participants are encouraged to donate something (suggested $10) to Parkland Pool. Sessions may fill up quickly, register at: www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44a9ae29a5fac70-discover Parkland group swim lessons for members and non-members are available for beginner (tadpoles, goldfish), intermediate (piranha), and advanced (dolphins) swimmers (ages 3 and up).
“Parent and Me” (baby shark) lessons are also available for younger children beginning at 6 months. All instructors are lifeguards who have swim team experience as coaches, swimmers, or both! Depending on instructor availability, lessons will start as early as the first week of June and end at the end of August. Lessons are 30 minutes long. For more information, go to our Lessons page. You may also contact our swim lesson coordinator, Honor Kalala, directly on 202-487-8799 or email her at honor.kalala.m@gmail.com with any questions. |
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