May/June 2006

Included in this issue:

• Another Year Older
• 2006 Annual Dues
• Membership: We Need You
• Clean-Up and Helping Hands
• Home of the Seahawks—Division Champions
  • New Season! New Coaches! New Swim Store!
  • Parent Volunteers Needed
  • New Program: Coaches in Training
• Safety First
• Forest Knolls Pool Board

Another Year Older

Forest Knolls Pool is entering its 43rd season in 2006! Opening Day was on Memorial Day Weekend and we had near record crowds as the weather was wonderful. As part of the expanded North Four Corners, Northwood Village and Sligo Woods communities, Forest Knolls Pool is in the heart of your neighborhood. As always, new members are welcome to join in the summer fun and enjoy the peaceful, picturesque atmosphere at Forest Knolls.

2006 Annual Dues

Rising costs are everywhere, and the Forest Knolls Pool Board is sensitive to minimizing costs because we realize we can not afford to make it "unaffordable" for people to join or maintain their membership. However, the cost of operating the pool and also providing resources to make needed improvements or repairs has once again created the need to increase the annual dues. Please note this increase is less than 10% and the funds generated will be used to keep Forest Knolls a going concern with improved facilities and professional staff.

Membership: We Need You

Forest Knolls Pool needs more members! Non-profit organizations depend on increasing membership levels to ensure continued success. Forest Knolls is at a critical point and we need to generate increased membership levels to survive.

In 2006 we need to maintain our current active membership levels and encourage more people to join. Singles, couples, and families alike. Every membership category counts! With the booming real estate market in our area, we have lots of new neighbors, and many of them are unaware of Forest Knolls Pool. If you have a new neighbor, share the secret and let them know that Forest Knolls is in the heart of their neighborhood! Spread the word today!

As added incentive, the Board has approved a special offer for current members to earn a rebate of $75 for every new member they refer that joins by July 1st 2006. The offer is unlimited, so the more referrals, the bigger the rebate—you might even be able to earn back your own membership dues for the summer.

Another way to help the pool is to get involved. As a small, non-profit organization, Forest Knolls Pool depends on its membership to ensure we survive. Volunteering counts toward community service credit for high school students too! Lend a hand or make a suggestion on how to support your pool. All ideas are welcome!

Clean-Up and Helping Hands

Forest Knolls Pool opened on time with the extra help from our President Laura Richaudeau and her husband Didier.  The rest of the board of directors would like to publicly thank the Richaudeau's for their devotion and extra help in getting the pool looking so good!  The board would also like to thank all those members who came out and donated their time and talents to make the opening a huge success!  THANK YOU ALL!

Volunteers can also support the renewed Membership Drive, organize social events during the summer and keep the SNACK BAR fully stocked. If you are interested in volunteering for ANYTHING, please contact a member of the pool's Board of Directors and we will find a way to use your skills and make it fun too!

EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS! We also need donations, so if you have something you think the pool might be able to use, please let us know.

Please don't shy away if you only have a little time to commit or something small to donate. We need everyone and everything to make Forest Knolls Pool a place to remember and a place to come back to year after year!

Home of the Seahawks

New Season! New Coaches! New Swim Store!

We have two new coaches this year.  Although you wouldn't be able to tell, since both coaches have been either swimmers or assistant coaches for a number of years.  KENDRA WILLIAMS is our head coach for this year and KATIE SCHLEBECKER is our assistant coach. You can register for Swim Team, and buy a new team swimsuit if yours is too small or worn out from last year. We'll have team T-shirts and team swim caps available, as well as a whole slew of other goodies. Before you buy new goggles, check out the assortment we'll have on hand at the new Seahawks Swim Store . We'll also have other swim essentials such as shampoo, conditioner, sunscreen, and goggles de-fogger.  You can download a form by HERE.

Parent Volunteers Needed

Forest Knolls Swim Team Parents have always been there to help make the Seahawks a success, and we're counting on you this year.

If you'd like to become a Certified Official, or just learn about what is a legal swim stroke (the details are pretty interesting), please take time to go to one of the Certification Clinics.

New Program: Coaches-in-Training

Starting this year, there will be a new program called "Coaches-in-Training" designed for team members who would like to make a commitment and work with the Coaches to teach the younger swimmers the strokes. You can earn Community Service Hours and make a big difference for the team. Stay tuned for details.

Safety First

SAFETY is a PRIORITY at Forest Knolls Pool. We have made several improvements with a focus on safety including the addition of a second drain in the baby pool, a new lifeguard chair and a backboard with stabilized head support for emergency use.

Also, please remember to use rubber protective pants over diapers for youngsters using the baby pool. Supplies are available at the snack bar for a nominal fee. All LifeGuards are well trained in water safety and emergency procedures to ensure everyone has a safe and fun time at the pool.

PLEASE REMEMBER:

• Know and OBEY the posted Pool Safety Rules
• Review the Discipline Policy with your children and sign and return the Consent Form.
• Remember the Guards are not responsible for making your child stay on pool property AND Forest Knolls Pool is not responsible when your child leave the pool property.
• Ensure a responsible person is with any child under the age of eight (8) years old.
• Help keep the pool area free of trash by using the receptacles provided as appropriate.

Forest Knolls Pool Board

The Forest Knolls Board of Directors extends a warm welcome to all our returning members and we hope the 2006 season brings new faces and friendships to the pool. We will do our best to provide quality service to the organization and welcome any comments or suggestions to make activities at the pool more enjoyable for everyone.

Please feel free to contact any of the Board Members if you have a concern or require additional information. Please see the membership section for more information and a Membership Application.

Again, we need your help and support to make Forest Knolls Pool a place to ENJOY today and a place to come for summer fun year after year!