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Hello Parkland Pool Members,
We had a great All Member Meeting on Monday and happy to say the Proposed 2026 Budget Dues/Fees Structure was discussed, voted on, and passed! And, congrats to the 2026 Approved Parkland Board & Volunteers Leaders! See the 2026 Parkland Member Meeting Slides that were presented and discussed during the meeting. To ensure all the Board of Directors and existing Volunteer Leaders experience Parkland Pool as their "happy place" -- and to ensure Parkland not only survives, but also thrives! We cannot continue into the future in an unsustainable, ripe-for-burnout manner. We need at least 3 to 7 people to come forward ASAP to fulfill the remaining roles: We will not stop bothering you until at least ALL the positions are filled. We simply cannot be "firing on all cylinders" until all the roles and responsibilities are realized. Board members: 1. Secretary 2. Director 3. Director Volunteer Leaders (can be filled by any Parkland member - on the Board or not on the Board): 1. Camps & Rentals Coordinator - we need you RIGHT NOW can can train you easy-peasy; tasks are largely limited to winter to update camp contracts & then be the point of contact for the 3 morning camps during the summer 2. Webmaster - discrete tasks on an as needed basis (and as ambitious as you have passion and time for) 3. Volunteers Coordinator - to lead the 6 spring and 6 fall clean-up events, etc. 4. Membership Recruiter - we have tons of cool ideas to do marketing events at the nearby schools and houses of workship, etc., etc. to help us raise a portion of the $300k+/5 years needed for capital improvements 5. Fundraising Committee - help raise a portion of the $300k+/5 years needed for capital improvements 6. Sponsorship Committee - raise a portion of the $300k+/5 years needed for capital improvements 7. Legal Coordinator - help review contracts with the camps, the pool management companies (multiple bids), etc. Please email [email protected] to signal your interest, clarify details, and be part of history: creating the enabling conditions for Parkland Pool to ACHIEVE BIG, POSITIVE CHANGES! We literally cannot do it without you. Yours truly, Michelle Perez Parkland Pool President (2026 to 2028)
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Parkland Pool is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate swim coach to lead our swimmers! Click here for the full job description and learn how to apply! The Parkland Whales, located in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an energetic and dynamic individual to serve as a Swim Coach along with a team of coaches for our 2026 summer swim season running from Memorial Day until the end of July. The Parkland Swim Team is recently small-moderate size swim team in the Montgomery County Swim League, Division 0, consisting of approximately 35 swimmers from the ages of 8 – 13 and organized by parent volunteers. The team is a young, rapidly growing, and enthusiastic group with a focus on teamwork and friendship. The position is a low-pressure coaching position in partnership with two additional head coaches who will facilitate afternoon practices, manage swim meets, and help lead the team for the summer swim season. This is a great opportunity for someone with limited coaching experience looking to quickly gain experience as a head swim coach for a summer swim team. New Member Special! Join for 2026 - Get August 2025 free!*
Tell your friends - August 2025 staycation at Parkland Pool for free if they join Parkland as new full privilege members for 2026. * New full privilege memberships only - trial and partial summer memberships are not eligible. The new 2025 dues recently approved at the 2025 Annual Membership meeting are now in effect. See the Membership Info page for details.
Lates fees apply, and renewal dues go up again, starting May 1. So renew now if you haven't already for another fun summer at Parkland 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 2025 of about 4.5-5.3%, effective April 1. The new renewal dues will be:
The 2025 board of directors was also elected: Kathleen Michels, president Dan Frumkin, vice-president Michelle Perez, secretary Daniel Marcin, treasurer Anne Gray, director Thomas Holmes, director Christopher Lombardi, director Laura Reiter, director Sonny Washburn, director Parkland Pool Association thanks departing board members for their service and contributions to the Parkland community: Ken Horowitz, Jerry Kickenson and Ann Schurman - THANK YOU! Members and guests may now pay for snacks using Venmo. We hope this proves convenient for those who already use Venmo, and those who may wish to try it out!  Wow, our Splash Bash was so much fun, and the social committee has many members to thank for its success. Splash Bash Conceptualizer and Game/Relay Creator: Anne Gray Master of Ceremonies: Lyndon Orinion Ball Toss Game Setup: Ed Murtagh - Pre-test, setup, and take down of hoop over diving well Beer Sellers: Nicole Adenauer Mayer - sales, cleanup Sarah Cecilio - sales Adrienne Capkovic - sales Chris Densmore - beer advisor, sales, setup, cleanup On-Deck Organizer of Team and Individual Games and Relays: Anne Gray - Lead organizer of scheduled and ad hoc events Michelle Perez - Organizer of ad hoc events Maymie Loper - Organizer of ad hoc events Tracking of First, Second and Third Place Winners: Naomi Kawin Miriam Kawin Ball Toss Game: Chris Littlefield - In-pool catcher and thrower of balls from pool to deck Matt Rakola - In-pool catcher and thrower of balls from pool to deck Anne Gray - Catcher of balls on deck Lyndon Orinion - Catcher of balls on deck Photographer: Miriam Kawin Pool Safety: All lifeguards on duty Making the Splash Bash Great: All of our members and guests who participated! And a big thank you to our social committee members who helped make the event possible: Adrienne Capkovic - Above items plus loaned donut floats Allison Manuel - Provided ideas Ann Schurman - Participated in decision making Anne Gray - Above items plus event setup and cleanup Jenny O'Neil - Suggested beer fundraiser Kaye Orinion - Created flyers Naomi - Above items plus event cleanup  Waiting to jump in for our ping pong toss.  One of our floatie paddle relay races.
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 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. |
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