Georgetown Recreation Club Announcements

Work Day this Saturday

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:24:46 GMT

Hello everyone.

Just a reminder that this Saturday from 1-4 is our last work day before the pool opens. My plan is to cover the following areas:

1) Pressure wash clubhouse deck

2) Clean and organize the clubhouse storage closets

3) Get guard shack ready for next Thursday!

4) Organize pool deck furniture

5) Misc items, cleanup, and general nitpicking

Please let me know if you are planning to come out. We're still accepting $50 donations in lieu of a work day.

We're excited about opening next Thursday at 4:00PM. Looking forward to seeing everyone out at the pool soon.

Thanks

Patrick Arnold

GRC President

Armbands at the Clubhouse!

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:40:27 GMT

I will be at the CLUBHOUSE from 4:00 to 7:00 TODAY passing out armbands. There is only one more opportunity to pick up your armbands after this! The last distribution time is this Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00. Unless you are a new member for 2012, you need to come and pick them up either tonight or this Sunday. Thank you! :)

Armbands Today

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:53:18 GMT

Just a friendly reminder that I will be at the pool from 4:00 to 7:00 today passing out armbands! :)

Thanks!

christy archibald

Memorial Day Party Reminder

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:06 GMT

Please remember to RSVP on the event page for the Memorial Day Party at the pool by the 25th

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=6019

Memorial Day Tennis Tournament Update

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:23:01 GMT

Hi Everyone! We have 7 women and 6 men confirmed. If you do not see your name it is because I do not have your check!! If you are wanting to
play, please bring a check to reserve your spot. The courts will be resurfaced that week so we will only have the original 8 spots for each. There is only room for 1 more female and 2 more male. If you have been thinking about it, now is the time to sign up so we can get game schedules ready. Please let me know if you want one of the last spots and please drop by your $10 check made out to GRC. My addrees is 4328 Bethesda Trail in Georgetown.

Tiffany P.
Jennifer R.
Emily M.
Kate R.
Tracy E.
Sharon E.
Amy P.

Mike P.
Matt M.
Philipe P.
Chris M.
Chris G.
John S.

Best Regards,

Angi

ARMBANDS TOMORROW!!

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:59:49 GMT

Here we go!!! The first day of ARMBAND DISTRIBUTION is scheduled for tomorrow from 4:00 to 7:00!! I will be on the pool deck if it is dry weather, and in the clubhouse if it is raining.

All family members 11 and older must wear an armband while at the pool. If you have not paid your dues for 2012, please bring a check to pay the remaining balance. I cannot give you your bands until you have paid in full!!! If you are NEW to the club this year and cannot make it during one of the scheduled times, I will drop your armbands off to you at your house by early next week!

The other remaining times for distribution are this Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 4:00 to 7:00. Please email me at carchibald@comcast.net with any questions or concerns. Thanks!!

No Work Day Tomorrow

Sat, 12 May 2012 17:07:58 GMT

Hello Dolphins.

We had a work day on the books for tomorrow, but since it's Mother's Day, we're going to cancel it. Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful mothers out there. We will definitely have one more next Saturday (May 19th) starting at 1PM. Please let me know if you plan to attend. We'll be doing a final sweep of the clubhouse and pool to make everything is ready to go.

Thanks to those that have come out for our work days. The pool is looking really good. Can't wait for May 24th!

Thanks everyone.

Patrick Arnold

GRC President

Memorial Day Party

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:39:36 GMT

Join us Monday May 28th at the pool for the Memorial Day Cookout to kick off the summer!

Food will be served from 4-6 pm

From the Grill: Burgers, Veggie Burgers & Hot Dogs

Sides: Hashbrown Casserole, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, and Watermelon

Dessert: Brownies

Adult cost is $6; Children (10 and under) are $4. We take cash and checks at the door. You are welcome to bring your guests.

Please RSVP by Friday May 25th

**Also, we need volunteers to take shifts at the grill. Please sign up to help!

Thanks!

-Michael Sturtz

GRC Social

Memorial Day Tennis Tournament Update

Sun, 06 May 2012 12:10:30 GMT

Please direct all inquiries/replies to Angi at shopfetish@yahoo.com

Hi everyone- I have just received news that our upper courts are scheduled for re-surfacing the week of May 21. As we do not know if they will be ready by the weekend, I am having to make some adjustments to the tournament. We are going to cap the number of men/women to 8 each, so that we can play 4 matches Friday evening and 4 matches Saturday morning on the lower courts. Our Tennis Coordinator, Fara, is working with the company to re-schedule surfacing for the week of May 14. If this is the case, we will take additional entries at that time when we know the upper courts will be available for play.

I am sorry for any inconvenience and hope that we will be able to move the resurfacing to an earlier date! With these limitations, I will give the first 8 female/male spots to the first 16 people who bring checks. This is the only fair way I can think of to reserve the spots. Once it is full I will notify everyone and of course will let everyone know if we can add more people!

My address is 4328 Bethesda Trail in Georgetown subdivision. Please bring your check for $10 made out to GRC and I will reserve your spot!

Best Regards,

Angi

Memorial Day Tennis Tournament

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:47:17 GMT

Summer is coming, the pool will be opening, and the greatest event of all is back! The Memorial Day Mixed Tennis Tournament!! It has been exciting in the past and we expect it to be crazy exciting this year with all of the old and new talent.

Where: Georgetown Rec Club
When: May 25- May 28
Who: This tournament is open to all adults from member families, ages 18 and over, and any players who play on ALTA teams based in Georgetown
Teams: Mixed pairs will be assigned randomly. Everybody will have a chance to win.

Format: Round robin play in two matches (Friday night and Saturday morning) followed by semifinals (Sunday) and championship match (to be decided by players). All matches will be played under ALTA rules

Cost: $10.00 per person. This includes tennis balls, water and gatorade

The prize: Grand prize is a PGA gift card and a banner with your name to hang on the court!
How: Please email Angi Roberts at shopfetish@yahoo.com with subject: MDTT and let us know if you plan to play so that we can start assessing headcount for the tournament. Please bring a check to Angi Roberts (payable to GRC) for the $10 entry fee @ 4328 Bethesda Trail in Georgetown subdivision before Wednesday, May 23 so we an reserve your spot.

We hope it will be just as much fun as previous years if not more. We have reduced the round robins to only 2 matches, so that other holiday plans can be accommodated on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Please respond asap to the email above so we can get started.

Swim Team Registration Closes Tuesday!

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:44:40 GMT

Hi,

Registration ends for the 2012 season on May 1st. If you haven't registered yet, please be sure to register before Tuesday!

http://www.sportability.com/spx/Leagues/Client.asp?ClientID=619

Looking forward to a great season!

Go Dolphins!

GRC Work Days

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:26:41 GMT

Hello GRC!

Wanted to follow up to my email from last week re: work days. I have only heard from a few of you, so would like to hear from more. We have our first work day coming up this Saturday starting at

10AM. We will go as long as we can, but will likely knock off around 2:00 at the latest. Our focus this weekend will be cleaning and organizing the guard shack, painting outside the guard

building, and anthing else we have time for. I have only heard from a couple for Saturday, and could really use at least 8-10 more folks. Please let me know if you can spare a couple hours

Saturday morning. I know may of you have sporting events for the kids, so I understand how crazy Saturdays can be. Based on some feedback from some of you, I am changing the days up a little by

shortening the Saturday schedule and adding Sundays, too. Here are the new days/times:

Saturday April 28, 10-2

Saturday May 5, 10-1

Sunday May 6, 1-4

Saturday May 12, 10-1

Sunday May 13, 1-4

Saturday May 19, 10-??? (Optional, depending on how much we can get done before)

There are also a few of us that are thinking of going down for a couple hours on Wednesday nights, so let me know if that interests you.

I have heard from some that are interested in taking on individual projects, so if that interests you, please contact me. Of course, if none of these days or options work for you, we will accept

your $50 donation in lieu of attending a work day. You can make the check out to Georgetown Recreation Club and mail to our PO BOx:

P.O. Box 88243

Dunwoody, GA 30356

Please let me know which one of these options works for you. It takes all of us to get this club in shape and the pool ready for Summer. Please helps us out when and where you can!

Thanks, everyone!

Patrick Arnold

GRC President

president@ge

Hello GRC!
I wanted to follow up to my email from last week re: work days. I have only heard from a few of you, so would like to hear from more. We have our first work day coming up this Saturday starting at 10AM. We will go as long as we can, but will likely knock off around 2:00 at the latest. Our focus this weekend will be cleaning and organizing the guard shack, painting outside the guard building, and anthing else we have time for. I have only heard from a couple for Saturday, and could really use at least 8-10 more folks. Please let me know if you can spare a couple hours Saturday morning. I know may of you have sporting events for the kids, so I understand how crazy Saturdays can be. Based on some feedback from some of you, I am changing the days up a little by shortening the Saturday schedule and adding Sundays, too. Here are the new days/times:

Saturday April 28, 10-2

Saturday May 5, 10-1

Sunday May 6, 1-4

Saturday May 12, 10-1

Sunday May 13, 1-4

Saturday May 19, 10-??? (Optional, depending on how much we can get done before)

There are also a few of us that are thinking of going down for a couple hours on Wednesday nights, so let me know if that interests you.

I have heard from some that are interested in taking on individual projects, so if that interests you, please contact me. Of course, if none of these days or options work for you, we will accept your $50 donation in lieu of attending a work day. You can make the check out to Georgetown Recreation Club and mail to our PO Box:

P.O. Box 88243

Dunwoody, GA 30356

Please let me know which one of these options works for you. It takes all of us to get this club in shape and the pool ready for Summer. Please helps us out when and where you can!

Thanks, everyone!

Patrick Arnold

GRC President

president@georgetownrec.com

2012 Armbands!!!

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:52:22 GMT

YES!! They are here!!! Our new V.P., Matt Myers, has picked out this year's exciting color and has successfully delivered the NEW 2012 MEMBERSHIP ARMBANDS to me!!! I know that this is a special time of year when you anticipate each and every reminder email from me about ARMBAND DISTRIBUTION!! :) Seriously though, I really do enjoy getting to see each of you since I often don't get to see you during the winter months!

A few friendly reminders:

1. We require all members 11 and older to wear a Membership Armband at all times while at the pool. (They are $5 each to replace) You do NOT need to wear them for tennis.

2. I can only pass out armbands to 2012 members who are PAID IN FULL for the season!! Please be sure to pay your dues on time by May 1st!

3. Everyone must send 1 family member to pick up your armbands in person during one of the distribution times. It usually takes no more than 2 minutes! I will personally deliver armbands to NEW members only.

4. This year, I will NOT be available to pass out armbands for the entire first week after the pool opens, so it is really important to get them before then at one of the distribution times!! The pool opens on May 24th and our new DYNAMO guards will be on the lookout for armbands to get familiar with our members. :)

5. The armbands are for FULLTIME MEMBERS ONLY! They are not required for our Non-Member swimteamers or ALTA teams.

There are four distribution dates in total. I have listed them on our website calendar at www.georgetownrec.com I will also send an email reminder the night before each scheduled time.

THE DISTRIBUTION DATES AND TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Tuesday, 5/15 from 4:00 to 7:00

Wednesday, 5/16 from 4:00 to 7:00

Thursday, 5/17 from 4:00 to 7:00

Sunday, 5/20 from 4:00 to 7:00.

Feel free to email me at carchibald@comcast.net with any questions about armbands or any other membership questions! We are really excited about our 2012 season!!! I have sent this to our entire database so that we don't leave anyone out on these dates! Future reminders will be sent to our Full Time Members only!

Thank you!!

Christy Archibald

If you are no longer involved with GRC and want to be removed from the database, please let me know! Thanks!

Men's Wedding Ring Found!

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:12:50 GMT

Yesterday, a man’s wedding ring was found on the Georgetown playground. It is a plain, white gold ring. Please contact me at president@georgetownrec.com to claim so we can get you out of the dog house!

Thanks,

Patrick Arnold

A man’s wedding ring was found yesterday (04/22/2012) on the GRC playground. Please contact me at president@georgetownrec.com to claim so we can get you out of the dog house! :)

Thanks,
Patrick Arnold

GRC President

2012 Armbands!!!

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:30:25 GMT

A few friendly reminders:

1. We require all members 11 and older to wear a Membership Armband at all times while at the pool. (They are $5 each to replace) You do NOT need to wear them for tennis.

2. I can only pass out armbands to 2012 members who are PAID IN FULL for the season!! Please be sure to pay your dues on time by May 1st!

5. The armbands are for FULLTIME MEMBERS ONLY! They are not required for our Non-Member swimteamers or ALTA teams.

There are four distribution dates in total. I have listed them on our website calendar at www.georgetownrec.com I will also send an email reminder the night before each scheduled time.

THE DISTRIBUTION DATES AND TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Tuesday, 5/15 from 4:00 to 7:00, Wednesday, 5/16 from 4:00 to 7:00, Thursday, 5/17 from 4:00 to 7:00 and Sunday, 5/20 from 4:00 to 7:00.

Thank you!!

Christy Archibald

GRC Update: Work Days, Pool Cover, and Clubhouse

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:36:33 GMT

Hello Georgetown Recreation Club Members!

Hope everyone is doing well. Spring is here, and the pool opening is just around the corner. With the arrival of Spring, we need your help on several items:

First, we have several workdays scheduled between now and opening weekend for the pool, and we really need everyone's help.

There are two ways you can contribute. First, join us for one of the workdays. It's amazing how much can get done in just a few hours when everyone pitches in.

The other way you can help is with a small donation to offset the cost of materials for projects that we need to get done.

Here is the Spring workday schedule.(full day attendance is not required, but please stay as long as you can)

Saturday April 28 10AM-4PM

Saturday May 5 10AM-4PM

Saturday May 12 10AM-4PM

Saturday May 19 1PM-4PM (Optional)

We have a bunch of items on our list this year, and if we can get at least half of the membership to attend, and the other half to donate, we can get most of this knocked out before the pool opens. EMail me at president@georgetownrec.com to let me know which day you can attend, or if you plan to contribute financially. Please let me know by end of this week if possible. If you have any independent projects you would like to take on, please let me know and we'd be glad to make arrangements.

Secondly, it's about time for the cover brigade. Right now we are planning to start putting the solar cover on the pool starting Saturday April 28. We need parent volunteers to make this happen. In the past few years we've been able to get the pool temps up aroung 70 by opening day. Let's shoot for 75 this year! On nice days, we typically take the cover off around 7AM and put it back on sometime after 7PM. 2 adults at a minimum are needed; with 3 it only takes a few minutes. Here's a link to sign up for some time slots: http://www.georgetownrec.com/manager/EditSurvey.aspx?id=146 Please choose as many as you think you can do. If you have children in swimteam, this really helps cure some of those blue lips we see in early May every year. Please help as much as you can. If you have trouble with the survey, please let me know and I can get you signed up.

Lastly, we have had several incidents of a mess being left in the clubhouse. Please let this be a reminder to clean up after yourselves and your children. If you are reserving the clubhouse for an event, you should have a checklist of items to clean up before you leave. We try to have plenty of supplies and a working vacuum cleaner up there at all times. If you are using the clubhouse for tennis, or as a place for your children to play while you are playing tennis, please take a quick look in the clubhouse before you leave. Pick up any trash you see, put back couch cushions, and if there is food on the floor, it only takes 5 minutes to run the vacuum. We all have a responsibility to keep the clubhouse and the rest of the pool and tennis area clean so that everyone can enjoy it. If you see anyone leaving a mess, please remind them of this, or let me or another board member know.

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to see you soon.

Patrick Arnold

GRC President

president@georgetownrec.com

Hope everyone is doing well. Spring is here, and the pool opening is just around the corner. With the arrival of Spring, we need your help on several items.

First, we have several workdays scheduled between now and opening weekend for the pool, and we really need everyone's help. There are two ways you can contribute. First, join us for one of the workdays. It's amazing how much can get done in just a few hours when everyone pitches in. The other way you can help is with a small donation to offset the cost of materials for projects that we need to get done.

Here is the Spring workday schedule.(full day attendance is not required, but please stay as long as you can)

Saturday April 28 10AM-4PM

Saturday May 5 10AM-4PM

Saturday May 12 10AM-4PM

Saturday May 19 1PM-4PM (Optional)

We have a bunch of items on our list this year, and if we can get at least half of the membership to attend, and the other half to donate, we can get most of this knocked out before the pool opens. Email me at president@georgetownrec.com to let me know which day you can attend, or if you plan to contribute financially. Please let me know by end of this week if possible. If you have any independent projects you would like to take on, please let me know and we'd be glad to make arrangements.

Please choose as many as you think you can do. If you have children in swimteam, this really helps cure some of those blue lips we see in early May every year. Please help as much as you can. If you have trouble with the survey, please let me know and I can get you signed up.

Thanks everyone. Looking forward to see you soon.

Patrick Arnold

GRC President

president@georgetownrec.com

Membership Dues

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:19:58 GMT

Hi everyone!

Happy 2012 season! I wanted to remind you that your first half of your GRC Membership Dues are owed by April 1st! Yes! That is this Sunday!! :) Don't panic!! Just get them in as soon as possible! If you have moved or are not planning to join us again this season for any reason, please email me at carchibald@comcast.net and let me know.

GOOD NEWS!!! We are extending the 50% Off the Intiation Fee for new members until May 1st!!! YEAH!!!! So, be sure to tell your neighbors and friends about the club so that you can get your $50 referral credit!! Feel free to contact me with any questions!

Thanks!

Christy Archibald

Swim Team Registration and Swim Suits

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:10:39 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Below is a summary of what has been sent out already this season. Please remember that the ASA registration fee increases after 3/31 and our registration closes that same day so be sure to register now. Do it now.....we won't be taking late registrations from past swimmers.

If you need to be fit for a swim suit, the fitting is this Saturday. See below for details.

Thanks!

We are excited to announce that registration for swim team this year will be on line. We will begin the registration process for members on Feb 1st and non-members on Feb 15th. Registration rates are $85 for members and $125 for non-members. If you register after March 1st, the rates for all swimmers goes up $15. There will be a limited number of spots for Nemos this year and registration will be on a first come, first served basis. We will send you the registration link when registration opens.

To complete the on line registration in February, you must first register with ASA (all swimmers must register). Registration can be completed at: http://www.atlantaswimming.com( click on the swimmer on the left of their home page to register). You will need the confirmation number you receive at the end of the registration. The cost of this registrationi is $20/swimmer.

There will be NO walk in registration this year. If you choose to pay by check rather than paying with a credit card on line, please make a check payable to GRC Swim Team and mail the check with your swimmer's name and age to: Marcy Downey 1495 Devonshire Way 30338. You will then be given a code to continue the registration process on line.

We will be having a used swim drive again with proceeds to benefit the Dolphins. If you have any old suits you will not be using, please drop them to Shari Arial at 1577 Chatueau Drive. The used suits will be for sale at the swim suit fitting.

Our suits are slightly different this year, but a similar style and color, so no need to purchase a new one unless your swimmer's suit doesn't fit. You only need a suit if you are swimming in the meets. We ask that your suit at least be similar in color to our team's colors. The suits are TYR-Firerock-Blue for Female (DFRC7-420) and TYR Firerock Jammer-Blue for Male (SFRC7). Libby Nelson will be handling suit ordering again this year (thanks Libby!). There will be a try on at the GRC clubhouse this Saturday from 2:00pm-4:00pm if you want to order through the team. The cost is $64.20 for female and $40.13 for male swim suits.

Key dates:

5/14- Afternoon practices begin for all swimmers except for the Nemos

5/25- Morning practices for all swimmers begin except for the Nemos

5/29- First Meet

5/31- First practice for Nemos

Go Dolphins!

GRC Updates

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:13:31 GMT

Hope this finds everyone well and ready for Summer! We're gearing up for the pool season and wanted to share a few updates.

First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS to the Georgetown ALTA Mixed Doubles Tennis team for winning the ALTA City Championship. This is an amazing feat and we are so very proud. If you see anyone from the team, please congratulate them!

Also, Dynamo is extending a chance for summer employment to our 15 and ups. See the email below from Dynamo for more info:

As Dynamo Pool Management prepares to work with Georgetown Recreation Club this swim season, we would like to provide summer employment opportunities for youth ages 15 and older in your area. DPM takes pride in providing training, support, flexible hours and great pay for great lifeguards and swim lesson instructors. Details and more information available at www.dynamopoolmanagement.com or by contacting Chrys Randolph, DPM Human Resources at dynamohr@earthlink.net. Secure a great summer job now!

We are also in need of a refrigerator for the clubhouse. If anyone is in the market for a new one and/or would like to get rid of their old (yet functioning) one, please let me know. We love donations, but have been known to barter when it comes to appliances :)

Stay tuned for some upcoming work day announcements, as well the Pool Cover Club. Also, get those membership renewals in as soon as you can. We're excited for another great summer at the GRC and looking forward to having everyone back out at the pool!

See you all soon.

Patrick Arnold

President, GRC

Swim Team Registration, sponsor person needed

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:21:47 GMT

Hi 2011 Swim Team,

The rates are now increased that our 3/1 deadline has passed, but you can still register until 4/1 if you have not done so yet. Please follow this link to register for this year's season: http://www.sportability.com/spx/Leagues/Client.asp?ClientID=619

We are looking for help securing sponsors for this year's season. If you are interested in volunteering please let Marcy know at marcydowney@yahoo.com. You can do it at your convenience and we already have a sollid list of previous sponsors for you to contact. Also, if you are intersted in being a sponsor please let Marcy know.

We already have over 100 swimmers registered, it will be another great season!

Thanks!

Dolphins

Swim Team Registration now available!

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:18:00 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

We are pleased to announce that our swim team registration is now available on line. GRC members can register now at: http://www.sportability.com/spx/Leagues/Client.asp?ClientID=619 . Those Dolphins who are not members of the GRC, can register beginning 2/23. Registration rates, $85 for members and $125 for non-members will go up by $15 each after 3/1. Registration will be closed completely on 5/1/12. In the past you had a 2 hour window to come register in person and now you have a few weeks. We will NOT be sending out a reminder to do this again, so please be sure to either register now or mark your calendar to register!

If you prefer to pay by check, you can leave a check payable to GRC along with your swimmer's name and swim age group at the home of Marcy Downey, 1495 Devonshire Way. You will then be given a code to complete the online registration. Same dates as above apply.

Remember you must first register with ASA before you can register with the Dolphins. Click the swimmer on the left hand side at this link: http://www.atlantaswimming.com/index.asp

Our suits are slightly different this year, but a similar style and color, so no need to purchase a new one unless your swimmer's suit doesn't fit. You only need a suit if you are swimming in the meets. We ask that your suit at least be similar in color to our team's colors. The suits are TYR-Firerock-Blue for Female (DFRC7-420) and TYR Firerock Jammer-Blue for Male (SFRC7). Libby Nelson will be handling suit ordering again this year (thanks Libby!). There will be a try on at the GRC clubhouse on 3/24 from 2:00pm-4:00pm if you want to order through the team. The cost is $64.20 for female and $40.13 for male swim suits.

Specific dates for swim team will be posted soon, but will also be in the confirmation email you receive once you register on line.

Thanks and Go Dolphins!!

Swim Team Registration coming soon!

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:23:48 GMT

Hi GRC!

We are just a few details away from launching our new registration for swim team. Stay posted for the registration link in the next week or so. Here is our original message as we get ready to gear up for the season. Thanks for your patience!

To complete the on line registration in February, you must first register with ASA (all swimmers must register). Registration can be completed at: www.atlantaswimming.com (click on the swimmer on the left of their home page to register). You will need the confirmation number you receive at the end of the registration. The cost of this registrationi is $20/swimmer.

We will have a swim suit sale day. More details to come on this.

Key dates:

5/14- Afternoon practices begin for all swimmers except for the Nemos

5/25- Morning practices for all swimmers begin except for the Nemos

5/29- First Meet

5/31- First practice for Nemos

Look for more information including our full calendar soon!

We are excited to have our coaches back again this year! It is going to be another fun season!

Go Dolphins!!

Happy New Year from the Georgetown Recreation Club

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:37:15 GMT

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and is off to a great 2012! The GRC is gearing up for another amazing year, and I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself & the 2012 Board of Directors, and let you know about some of the great things we have coming up this year.

This year we are excited to announce a change to the Board of Directors, which was voted in at the Annual Meeting on November 13^th. Alex Hill (former President) and Steve Ellet (former VP) have stepped away from their formal roles and have taken key roles as advisors to the club. We thank them for their tireless dedication to the GRC. Their mark has been undoubtedly left on the club for many years to come.

My name is Patrick Arnold and I will be taking over as president this year. I have lived in North Springs with my wife Laura and our 2 sons Noah (6) and Parker (almost 2) for about 5 years. We have been active members of the GRC, myself having been the secretary for the past 3 years. I am excited about this new opportunity to serve the Club, as it has become a very important part of our lives. We’ve already met and gotten to know many of you over the past 5 years, and we look forward to meeting more of you this summer

There are several other new faces to the board, as you can see below. The new leadership team is excited to take over the reins and we all look forward to a great year and your support.

2012 GRC Board

President - Patrick Arnold

Vice President – Matt Myers

Secretary – Kate Rourke

Treasurer – Merrie Bouton

Membership - Christy Archibald

Facilities - Jack Higginbotham

Special Projects - Kyle Epstein

Communications - Martha Armour

Clubhouse - Stephanie Holmes

Garden – Dan Holmes

Tennis - Fara Yarbrough

Swim Team - Carol Gregoire and Marcy Downey

Social - Open Position

We are also thrilled to announce that we have contracted with Dynamo Pool Management to handle the operations and lifeguards for the pool during the 2012 season. We are very excited about this decision, as Dynamo represents one of the very best brands in swimming in Atlanta. Many of you are aware of (and may have swum for) the Dynamo swim team, and we have current members who are active in the club. The pool management subsidiary draws on the guard training and pool management expertise developed over forty years by the Dynamo club, and includes more than 50 pools in Atlanta under their management. We expect a very strong group of guards and an experienced pool manager for this upcoming season.

Membership renewal forms should be in the mail soon, so be on the lookout. We are proud to offer another year without any increase in the yearly dues. We currently have more than 140 of your friends and neighbors as members of our club. Your support for and involvement in the club has been spectacular. We still have room for a few more, so we will be continuing the $50 referral bonus. If you know anyone interested in joining, please let us know!

Our youth swim team, the Georgetown Dolphins (comprised of kids aged 4-18) is a great way to get your toes wet with the club and get to know your neighbors. Swimmers of all abilities are welcome, and our team has been very, very successful over the past five years. As the only club in the area that welcomes non-members to its swim team, we encourage you and your kids to give it a try! Also, we are excited that for the first time ever Swim Team registration will be held online! If you are interested in being added to the swim team distribution list or have any questions, please contact Marcy Downey at marcydowney@yahoo.com or Carol Gregoire at billcarolg@msn.com

Winter tennis is already well underway for this year, with Spring tennis coming up quickly in March. Whether you enjoy a casual hitting session or a competitive match, we hope to see you there out there on the courts. You can learn more about reserving courts and year-round competitive play options available on our website.

We have a very active social calendar for 2012. We plan to continue events such as Wednesday night suppers, holiday parties, teen nights, adult only parties, and many others! We’re always in need of help in this area, so if event planning is your thing, we’d love to have you on board!

We will also be continuing our Work Days starting in March, which have been very successful and a great way to improve the club while getting to know other members. If you have any ideas or suggestions for improvements, please let us know.

I encourage you to explore our website at www.georgetownrec.com for more information, rules and other tools. We’ll be in regular contact via email, and also welcome your input. If you have any suggestions, questions or thoughts, you can always reach me at president@georgetownrec.com.

See you at the pool!

Patrick Arnold

President, Georgetown Recreation Club

Swim Team Registration coming soon!

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:39:24 GMT

Hi Swim Team and GRC Members!

We will have a swim suit sale day. More details to come on this.

Key dates:

5/14- Afternoon practices begin for all swimmers except for the Nemos

5/25- Morning practices for all swimmers begin except for the Nemos

5/29- First Meet

5/31- First practice for Nemos

Look for more information including our full calendar soon!

We are excited to have our coaches back again this year! It is going to be another fun season!

Go Dolphins!!

Reminder - Annual Meeting Sunday, 4 p.m.

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:56:51 GMT

All - A reminder that the annual membership meeting for the Georgetown Recreation Club will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, November 13 at the Clubhouse.

All current members are encouraged to attend. We will review 2011 for the club and discuss plans for 2012 and beyond. This meeting includes the election of a new President and Vice President, confirmation of board members and the appointment of a number of open positions.

The agenda is attached, and we appreciate your involvement in the club's leadership for 2012.

Thanks and see you Sunday!

Alex

Georgetown Rec Club Update - please read!

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 21:05:20 GMT

Good evening everyone, hope all is well. I have two significant items to share, and encourage you to read this entire message.

Pool Management Company

We are pleased to announce that we have contracted with Dynamo Pool Management to handle the operations and lifeguards for the pool during the 2012 season.

We are very excited about this decision, as Dynamo represents one of the very best brands in swimming in Atlanta. Many of you are aware of (and may have swum for) the Dynamo swim team, and we have current members who are active in the club. The pool management subsidiary draws on the guard training and pool management expertise developed over forty years by the Dynamo club, and includes more than 50 pools in Atlanta under their management.

Dynamo wasn’t the lowest bid – but we were able to negotiate what we believe to be a very fair contract. The Board made the decision that it was critical to partner with the best of the best for the next year, and we believe that to be the case with this company. They train all of their guards at their own facility, and train almost all of the guards used by the other pool companies in the Atlanta area. This allows them to select the best from the training programs and invite them to work for Dynamo. We expect a very strong group of guards and an experienced pool manager for this upcoming season. Thanks to the members of the committee who assisted with the process.

Annual meeting

Please mark your calendar for Sunday, November 13 at 4 p.m. for the Annual Membership Meeting at the Clubhouse. This is an important session for you to attend, as we will be selecting a number of new leaders for the board. This is includes the President and Vice President positions, and we are in desperate need of several volunteers to fill out the board, including a secretary to document the actions of the club and a social director to plan the events you have told us you would like to see.

I’ll be stepping away from the day to day leadership of the club into an advisory role as the Past President. My right hand for these four years, Steve Ellet, will also be transitioning away from a formal role with the board, but will continue to be actively involved. The club is in excellent shape across the board - our balance sheet is relatively strong thanks to growth to about 140 families, and we have an excellent plan in place to continue to upgrade the facilities. We thank you for all your support and know that we can count on you in the future!

I'm pleased to announce that Pat Arnold, who has been the club’s secretary for three years, will pursue the President role. Matt Myers, a member of the pool and trusted advisor to the board for the past four years, will pursue the Vice President position. The rest of the voting board (Treasurer Merrie Bouton, Membership Christy Archibald, Facilities Jack Higginbotham, and Special Projects Kyle Epstein) should remain intact, helping with the transition.

Our current Advisory Board (Communications Martha Armour, Clubhouse Stephanie Holmes, Garden Susan Harper, Tennis Ken Odom, Swim Team Carol Gregoire and Marcy Downey) will have a couple of changes as Dan Holmes takes over the Community Garden and Fara Yarborough takes over Tennis. As I mentioned earlier, we really need help with the social events for 2012, and there are a number of other ways you can assist the Board.

Confirmation of voting board members requires a vote of the membership present at the annual meeting. We hope you can join us Nov 13 and put your support behind Pat and Matt, and join us for a discussion about the priorities moving into 2012. We also hope that you will be able to commit to help this Board continue to improve the Club.

Thanks for your time - as always, feel free to drop me a note to alexhill2@hotmail.com with questions, comments or your thoughts.

Warm regards,
Alex Hill, President
Georgetown Recreation Club

Final Pool Day

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:52:49 GMT

Just a reminder that today (Sunday, Sept 11) is the final pool day of the year. The pool is a bit cooler that it was last week, but with the warm sun this afternoon, try to treat yourself to a final dip!

Still time to signup for Kids Fall Tennis Clinics

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:50:24 GMT

Dear Georgetown Members:

There is still time to sign up for the kids fall Clinc, but hurray up time is running out.

Thanks to all of you who continue to participate in the junior tennis lessons with Tennis Academy of the South (TAS).

We will start the junior lessons for the fall session the week of September 12^h for ten weeks finishing the week of November 14th. We will take a break for the holidays and start again in the new year. We will offer one hour group lessons starting at 3:30pm, 4:30pm and 5:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday each week for ten weeks. We will try to limit each group to 6 participants per instructor. We have selected these times to try to accommodate the different school dismissal times. The cost is $170.00 for the session per child for one hour instruction per day each week. Please plan to bring payment at the first lesson of the session. Here are the times available for each age group:

Ages 4-5 will have lessons from 3:30pm-4:30pm

Ages 6-8 will have lessons from 4:30pm-5:30pm

Ages 9 and up will have lessons from 5:30pm-6:30pm

If you are interested in the upcoming session, please call Shawn McCarthy Barbee from TAS at 404-285-3769 or send her an email at sslmccarthy@aol.com Let her know what day and time you prefer. Based on the responses, we will try to accommodate everyone’s schedule request.

Please respond as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Ken Odom

Tennis Tournament is Filled Up!

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:55:53 GMT

Thank you all for your interest in playing in the Labor Day Tournament. We now have enough players for the tournament so we will not be accepting anymore entries.

Fara & Kate

Labor Day Mixed Doubles Tournament

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:40:40 GMT

Don't Forget to Sign Up!!

Georgetown Labor Day Mixed Doubles Tournament

New and improved!

Wouldn't you like your name on the Labor Day Champions sign? Then sign up today!

When: Labor Day Weekend, September 2-5. Matches are Friday evening and Saturday. Semi-finals are on Sunday, and finals are on Monday morning.

Who: This tournament is open to all adults from member families, ages 18 and over, and any players who play on ALTA teams based in Georgetown.

Teams: Mixed pairs will be assigned randomly to ensure some semblance of fairness. Everybody will have a chance to win.

Format: Round robin play followed by semi-finals and championship match. All matches will be played under ALTA rules.

Cost: $10.00 per person. This includes tennis balls, water, Gatorade and snacks.

The champions: First place team names inscribed on a sign to be displayed at the tennis courts for all to admire.

Registration: Please sign up on the club’s website: http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=4017

No one will be allowed to step onto the court without payment. Checks to be made out to GRC.

Now go get ‘em, Tiger!

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Labor Day Mixed Doubles Tournament

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:10:05 GMT

Georgetown Labor Day Mixed Doubles Tournament

New and improved!

Wouldn't you like your name on the Labor Day Champions sign? Then sign up today!

When: Labor Day Weekend, September 2-5. Matches are Friday evening and Saturday. Semi-finals are on Sunday, and finals are on Monday morning.

Who: This tournament is open to all adults from member families, ages 18 and over, and any players who play on ALTA teams based in Georgetown.

Teams: Mixed pairs will be assigned randomly to ensure some semblance of fairness. Everybody will have a chance to win.

Format: Round robin play followed by semi-finals and championship match. All matches will be played under ALTA rules.

Cost: $10.00 per person. This includes tennis balls, water, Gatorade and snacks.

The champions: First place team names inscribed on a sign to be displayed at the tennis courts for all to admire.

Registration: Please sign up on the club’s website: http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=4017

No one will be allowed to step onto the court without payment. Checks to be made out to GRC.

Now go get ‘em, Tiger!

Breaking news - pool will open Friday afternoons!‏

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:11:35 GMT

Hi Everyone - Thanks to a strong response the past two weeks, we have decided to open up the pool on Fridays (through the rest of the season) at Noon. We hope you can get in plenty of pool time as the Summer winds down!

Here are the hours through closing on Sept 11:

Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug 8-Sept 7: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug 9-Sept 8: Noon to 8 p.m.
(NEW!) Fridays, Aug 12-Sept 9: Noon - 9 p.m.
Saturdays, Aug 13-Sept 10: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug 14-Sept 11: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The pool will close for the season on Sept 11 at 8 p.m. We added the Tuesday, Thursday and Friday days to accomodate kids who may be in school later in the fall, younger kids and moms, plus those of you sneaking out of the office early on Fridays - please use these hours! We added them at your request.

Breaking news - pool will open Friday afternoons!

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:07:48 GMT

Here are the hours through closing on Sept 11:

CORRECTION: Kids Fall Tennis Clinics

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:10:26 GMT

Correction: The Clinic will be held on Tuesday and Thursdays. You can take it once a week or twice a week, whatever works for your schedule, but its a total of 10 lessons.

Dear Georgetown Members:

Thanks to all of you who continue to participate in the junior tennis lessons with Tennis Academy of the South (TAS).

Ages 4-5 will have lessons from 3:30pm-4:30pm

Ages 6-8 will have lessons from 4:30pm-5:30pm

Ages 9 and up will have lessons from 5:30pm-6:30pm

Last Chance - Braves Night Out!

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:07:06 GMT

All - We have only a few seats left - join us for an adults night out at Turner Field next weekend. Email Kate Roark at kate.roark@hotmail.com if you want to score one of the final seats. We need your RSVP by Friday, August 12!

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Join us for a Georgetown Recreation Club Field Trip - to Turner Field for a Braves game.

What: Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Date: Saturday, August 20
When: 7 p.m. first pitch
Who: Adult members
How are we getting there: Bus from Georgetown
Cost: $38.00 gets you a ticket (outfield) and a charter bus ride to and from GRC.

How many: Space is limited - once the bus is full, you are out of luck!

Beverages: We can bring alcohol on the bus but no glass.

Kids: Sorry, this event is limited to adults.

Kids Fall Tennis Clinics

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:20:27 GMT

Hello All,

We will start the junior lessons for the fall session the week of September 12^h for ten weeks finishing the week of November 14th. We will take a break for the holidays and start again in the new year. We will offer one hour group lessons starting at 3:30pm, 4:30pm and 5:30pm on Monday and Wednesday each week for ten weeks. We will try to limit each group to 6 participants per instructor. We have selected these times to try to accommodate the different school dismissal times. The cost is $170.00 for the session per child for one hour instruction per day each week. Please plan to bring payment at the first lesson of the session. Here are the times available for each age group:

Ages 4-5 will have lessons from 3:30pm-4:30pm

Ages 6-8 will have lessons from 4:30pm-5:30pm

Ages 9 and up will have lessons from 5:30pm-6:30pm

Please see the attached document for more details.

Thanks,

Ken Odom

Reminder - Fall Pool Hours

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:18:28 GMT

Hi Everyone - Wanted to remind you that with the start of DeKalb Schools on Monday, we shift pool hours slightly. Here is a rundown of the rest of the year:

Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug 8-Sept 7: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursday, Aug 9-Sept 8: Noon to 8 p.m.
Fridays, Aug 12-Sept 9: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturdays, Aug 13-Sept 10: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug 14-Sept 11: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The pool will close for the season on Sept 11 at 8 p.m. We added the Tuesday and Thursday days to accomodate kids who may be in school later in the fall, and younger kids and moms - please use these hours! We added them at your request.

Membership Appreciation Party Tomorrow

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:06:52 GMT

GRC Members,

For those of you who are coming tomorrow, please remember to BYOB. The club will be providing all of the food.

We look forward to seeing everyone.

Thanks!

RSVP Needed for Pre-Teen/Teen Night

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:33:53 GMT

Hi everyone! I need your RSVP if you have an 11 year old or older child attending our last TEEN PARTY tomorrow night OR if you can help chaperoning the event. We'll have pizza, drinks, sweets and music.....$2 at the door is all you need, but we HAVE To have your RSVP by today at 5:00 in order for you to attend!! :) Members can bring up to 3 friends, and swim team kids can bring 2. It will be a great way to say farewell to summer vacation for our older kids!!Thanks!-christy

Reminder to RSVP for Braves vs. Diamondbacks

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:29:03 GMT

GRC Members,

Reserve your tickets and transportation with an email to Kate Roark: kate.roark@hotmail.com by 08/05. For more information, please see the event link at the end of this email

Thanks!

Reminder to RSVP for Member Appreciaton Party

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:36:56 GMT

Dear GRC Members,

If you have not already done so, please remember to RSVP for the member appreciation party by tomorrow, Thursday the 4th, before 5 PM. Let us know how many BBQ portk, grilled chicken or hot dogs are needed for your family. The link to RSVP follows this message and is done through the GRC website. Please let me know if you are having difficulty getting the RSVP to work.

We should have a pretty big crowd, so do bring your portable chairs, if you have them. We are looking forward to seeing everyone for one last hurrah before school starts next week.

Thanks,

Martha

Last Pre-Teen/Teen Night for the Season!

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:04:43 GMT

The last Pre-Teen/Teen Night on the calendar for the season is this Friday from 8 to 10:45 p.m.! So, we need VOLUNTEERS and PRE-TEENS and TEENS to make it happen!!!

All 11 year old and older kids are welcome to join us for music, food and hangin out with friends. It will be $2 per person for the night, which includes up to 3 slices of pizza, drinks, snacks and sweets. Members can bring 3 guests and swim teamers can bring 2 guests. Please reply by clicking on the event within the calendar at www.georgetownrec.com by WEDNESDAY night with your numbers attending so we can get an idea of the headcount.

IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER TO CHAPERONE, SETUP, or DONATE SWEETS OR DRINKS, please respond asap by clicking on the event in the calendar of events, or directly to me at carchibald@comcast.net and let me know!!! :)

Member Appreciation Party on Saturday, August 6

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:59:28 GMT

All GRC members are invited to the member appreciation party on Saturday, August 6th. Bouncy slide fun starts at 2 PM, and dinner is served at 5:30. Please review the event link below. We need your RSVP by Thursday, August 4th @ 5 PM.

Hope to see everyone there!

Adult Pool Party - July 23rd - Please RSVP

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:43:14 GMT

The adult pool party is this Saturday evening. Please RSVP by 5 PM on Friday the 23rd, if you plan to come.

Thanks,

GRC

Wednesday Night Dinner (July 20): Cancelled

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:28:34 GMT

Hi Georgetown Families,

This seems to be a busy week for everyone. We didn't get enough turnout for this week's Wednesday Night Dinner to do a catering order. Therefore, we will cancel the dinner and try again another time. I hope everyone is enjoying their vacations!!!

Thanks, Bryant

Wednesday Night Dinner at Pool: RSVP Reminder

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:42:02 GMT

Please remember to RSVP for the Mad Italian dinner at the pool by 5 PM today!

Thanks!

GRC

Wednesday Night Dinner at Pool

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:39:24 GMT

Hi Georgetown Families,

Please join us this Wednesday for a Mad Italian Wednesday Night Dinner!

For adults:

Chicken cheesesteak hoagie OR veggie hoagie

Garden salad

Fruit salad

Chips

$10/per person

For young children:

Buttered noodles

Fruit salad

$4/per person

Sorry for the late arrangements but I'll need all RSVPs within the next 24 hours by Tuesday at 4pm. Please RSVP with the number of adult meals (and whether you want chicken or veggie) and the number of child meals.

Dinner will be served at 5:45 pm in the clubhouse, rain or shine. Even if it rains, we'll still be serving so please plan on picking up your dinner!

p.s. If your child prefers a sandwich, please order them an adult meal.

Cancellation of Pre-Teen/Teen Night

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:41:23 GMT

Hi everyone,

Due to low attendance numbers, we unfortunately have to cancel the Pre-Teen/Teen Night scheduled for tonight (Saturday) at 8:00 p.m. SORRY!! Please go ahead an mark your calendars for FRIDAY, AUGUST 5th for our LAST PRE-TEEN/TEEN NIGHT of the summer!!! We will be showing a pool movie that night in addition to dinner, music and hangin out!! Please go ahead and let me know if you are available to chaperone, set up, or provide a snack, baked good or drink for that night so that we can get things in order early for this event. You can email me at carchibald@comcast.net. Thank you to all the lovely people who signed up to help on this tonight!!! :)

Christy

Last Chance to RSVP

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:37:18 GMT

Hi everyone,

If your pre-teen/teen kids are planning to attend the pool party tomorrow night, we need your RSVP!! This event is for 11 year olds and up from 8:00 to 10:45. It is $2 per person, which buys pizza, drinks and sweets. Members can bring 2 guests and swim teamers can bring 1. We HAVE to get the numbers no later than 8:30 tonight so that we can plan food and volunteers accodingly.You can RSVP by clicking on the event listed on the calendar page on our website at www.georgetownrec.com or by emailing me at carchibald@comcast.net. If you have not used one of these methods to RSVP, then I don't have you down in the numbers attending.

Thanks!!!

Christy

Adult Pool Party - July 23

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:21:04 GMT

Get those sitters lined up for the Georgetown Summer Adult Pool Party!

Date: Saturday July 23rd
Time: 8 p.m. til...
We provide: Peel and eat shrimp and a keg of delicious adult beverage
You pay: only 10.00 per person? You cannot be serious!
Guests: Are welcome to attend with members

You bring: an appetizer or dessert to share, your favorite tunes for the new stereo system and your swimsuit. DJ Roark will be spinnin' the joint.

RSVP by July 21st at 5 p.m. at the event page - www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=4755

Also, don't forget to reserve your spot for the Braves vs. Diamondbacks game on August 20. Seats on the bus are going fast!
www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=4016

2nd Pre-Teen/Teen Night

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:21:48 GMT

We still need more volunteers, but we have enough to make it a GO for our 2nd Pre-Teen/Teen Night THIS SATURDAY!!!!! Some details have changed since the last event, so please read the entire email!

Join us for food, swimming, music and hangin out this Saturday, July 16th from 8:00 p.m. until 10:45 p.m.!!! The cost will be $2 PER PERSON TO ENTER, which includes drinks, 2 to 3 large slices of pizza and dessert for the night. Members may bring 2 guests and swim team kids can bring 1 guest.

It is very important to RSVP for this event QUICKLY!!! You can do that by clicking on the event within the calendar on our website and reply with your numbers of members and guests so that we can get a firm headcount!! We need all responses in by Friday at 10:00 a.m. You may also email me directly at carchibald@comcast.net to leave your RSVP or VOLUNTEER!!! WE NEED BAKERS and possibly a couple of chaperones, depending on numbers.

We hope you can make it!!!

Volunteers Needed

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:04:44 GMT

Hi everyone! We have another tentative Pre-Teen/Teen Night scheduled for this coming Saturday, July 16th. Unfortunately, I have been out of town for several weeks and unable to get my volunteers arranged ahead of time. The first one was a big success, thanks to our previous volunteers. SO, I am asking for more people to step up and help to make this another success for the kids. YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE A PRE-TEEN OR TEEN TO VOLUNTEER!!! If I don't have the volunteers we need quickly, then I will be forced to cancel the event for Saturday.

THIS IS WHAT WE NEED:

1. 5 Setup people from 6:30 to 7:45 Saturday night

2. 7 to 10 CHAPERONES and Clean up from 8:00 to 11:30. (It's easy and fun!! You just have to blend into the background!!!)

3. Baked goods, Snacks, Candy, Soda or Sports Drink Donations

4. Coodinator for the night to just make sure things run smoothly 6:30 to 11:30 (or maybe 2 people to split the shift?)

Please reply as soon as you can with the listed item you can help with so I can get the invitation out and get the numbers asap. My sincere thanks to you all!! I hope we can have another great night for the older kids!!! -Christy Archibald

Pool Closed until 4:30 p.m. Saturday July 9

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:10:57 GMT

FYI, the pool is closed until 4:30 today for the third fecal contamination of the year.

I'm extremely frustrated and will be contacting every member who had signed in during the day Saturday to discuss the incident. If you were at the pool and would like to discuss the incident, please call me at 404-895-0640 or email alexhill2@hotmail.com

As a reminder, you are responsible for your children in the pool. From infants to teenagers, you must supervise your children and speak to them about their behavior at the pool. This is unacceptable, and quite honestly, gross.

Any child in diapers must have a swim diaper and an additional set of pants to contain any contamination. Failure to abide by this, and the other rules posted at
http://www.georgetownrec.com/PoolModule.aspx?id=318 result in an immediate suspension in membership priveleges.
will

Alex

Last Chance! July 4 dinner at the pool

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:03:47 GMT

Last Chance - please RSVP tonight if you plan to attend and eat!

Join us Monday for a warm afternoon at the pool, cold drinks and delicious barbecue!

Charlotte and Rob Holloway and Spiced Right invite you to dinner on the Fourth of July!

Adult: $9 Kids: $4

Menu: Barbecued Chicken, Pulled Pork, Hot Dogs for the kids, Sauce, Baked Beans, Hashbrown Casserole, Cole Slaw, Rolls, and (of course!) Banana Pudding for dessert.

Dinner will be available 4:30 - 6 p.m., in plenty of time for fireworks that night.

RSVP here, with the number of adults and children.

End of Season Wrap Up

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 13:42:16 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

If you did not receive your back pack (reward for a great season!), your certificates or your final ribbons at the banquet, please pick them up in the guard shack.

Soon we will be sending out a list of volunteer positions for next year. If you enjoyed a specific role this season or would like to get more involved, we would love to have your help! The team is large and takes a lot of work to make things run. We appreciate all of the help leading up to the season and in preparation for the meets in addition to those who volunteer at the meets. More to come on this soon!

Great job to all of those who participated in the ASA Championship meet at GA Tech this weekend. A special congratulations to those who made it to the finals and did an outstanding job: Sophia Megathlin, Caroline Harper, Anna Harper, Izzy Arial and Maddie Nelson.

Hope to see you at the parade! Happy 4th!!

Reminder - July 4 Dunwoody Parade

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:44:59 GMT

The July 4th Parade is tomorrow!

Please let me (Roxanne Haslach, rhaslach@att.net) know if you will be attending. The children especially enjoy this opportunity to walk, ride their bikes/scooters, or just give away candy to the crowd.

So please join us -- it's not too late!

Please decorate your bikes/scooters/carts in red, white and blue. Keep hydrated and bring water.

Confirmed and please bring --

Lords 3 candy, decorations
Dorriens 4 doughnuts, candy
Shelton 2 candy, decorations
Ellet 4 doughnuts, candy
Ariel 3 candy, decorations
Velarde 1 candy
DeSoto 4 candy
Nies 2 candy
Haslach 4 coffee for adults, doughnuts

4th of July Parade

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:09:31 GMT

Dear Parents and Swimmers,

So far there are only a few people who have confirmed that they will be in the parade and we would like to get a better idea of how many to expect! This is the fourth year that the Georgetown Dolphins are
participating in the parade and it is a lot of fun!

The July 4th Parade in Dunwoody is the perfect opportunity for us to join
the community in celebration. Last year, there were 30,000 spectators and
2,000 parade participants.

MEETING LOCATION - ST. Luke¹s Church parking lot (corner of Vermack and Mt.
Vernon). You can park your car here if you want. Entrance is from the
side.

TIME 8:15 - 9:00am for arrival and preparation; parade begins at 9:30.
Last year, we were the first swim team to walk the parade. I am still
awaiting our number this year -- will let you know as soon as I hear.

WEAR your Georgetown swim team shirts or red/wh/blue

BRING your own water -- keep hydrated!

MISC If you like, bring lawn chairs, breakfast while you wait, get
comfortable

PARADE ROUTE is 2.7 miles. Steps off from the intersection of Mount Vernon
and Jett Ferry at 9:30 a.m., proceed west on Mount Vernon to Dunwoody
Village Parkway. Turn right and follow the right side of median to Calico
Corners, turn left into Dunwoody Village parking lot. Volunteers will guide
you to parade parking. It takes approximately 1 hour to walk the entire
parade route (it's a very easy walk).

Please let me know if you would like to join us by emailing rhaslach@att.net . Last year, we had about 50
children and parents who walked/biked the parade. Once, I hear from all of
you, I will assign some things to bring like candy to give out and
decorations.

Are any of the coaches attending? If so, can you drop off the Georgetown
pool banner at my house so we can bring it to the parade?

Finally, please think of a great chant and we can practice at St. Luke¹s.

I'll send out another e-mail regarding the final plans soon.

Thanks for your participation,
Roxanne Haslach

rhaslach@att.net

Lost and Found

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:46:32 GMT

Dolphins,

Please don't forget to check the lost and found before you leave the pool on Friday after the banquet! Michele Reid (thanks Michele!) has been kind enough once again to take care of lost and found and has washed towels and shirts. She has them all together so you can sort through and see what your swimmers have left behind this season! Anything not claimed by the end of the pool season will be donated.

Thanks!

Summer Adult Social Events!

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:36:16 GMT

Hello, GRC members!

We have two adult parties coming up this summer.

The first is Saturday, July 23rd, and plans are in the works for that.

The second is Saturday, August 20th.

It's going to be an "off-site" event. Our Atlanta Braves are hosting a "Neighborhoods Unite" event at Turner Field. (See the attached announcement).

First pitch is 7 p.m. vs the Arizona Diamondbacks.

$38.00 gets you a ticket (good seats in the outfield) and a charter bus ride to and from GRC.

This is an adults-only event, limited to current members and their significant others.

Click here for more information.

Please email Kate Roark kate.roark@hotmail.com by 08/05 to reserve your tickets. There will be limited space due to the size of the bus.

Banquet this Friday!

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:00:28 GMT

Dear Dolphins Swim Team,

It's time to celebrate another Fantastic Dolphin season with our End-of-Season Banquet on Friday, July 1st, from 6pm-8pm! This will be a time of remembering special moments of the season; recognizing all of our swimmers, coaches and staff; and filling up on calories burned from swimming and cheering!

Please bring your assigned dish to the Georgetown Clubhouse by 5:45pm. If you do not see your name on this list, contact Yvette Megathlin, at yvettemegathlin@att.net for an assignment. Also, 5 persons are needed for 5pm set-up; contact Yvette if you can arrive at 5.

If you have any pictures from the season that you want to include in the slide show, please send them to: ariailisabelle@gmail.com .

Casseroles, Sides and Salads (15-20 servings)

Anderson - Pasta

Brown - Garden

Granata - Hashbrown

Groff - Coleslaw

Haslach- Sweet Potatoes

Hoyal - Mixed Fruit

Lord - Coleslaw (plus see Dessert)

Nichols - Baked Beans

Penn - Corn

Powers - Baked Beans

Roark - Cold Bean

Shelton - Potato dish

Sparks - Cold Bean

Spiced Rt.- Mac N Cheese

Meats and Breads

Bodell - 5 pk Hamburger Buns

Ellet - 4 pk Dogs

Everett - 3 pk Dogs

Geddes - 4 pk Hot Dog Buns (plus see Chips and Paper Products)

Hill - 4 pk Dogs

Love - 5 pk Hamburger Buns

Megathlin - 7 pk Hot Dog Buns + 2 pk Dogs

Reimenschneider - 3 pk Hot Dog Buns

Rice - 5 pk Hamburger Buns

Spiced Rt. - Pulled BBQ Pork

Sliced Fruit (15-20 servings)

Chopra - Watermelon

DeSoto - Watermelon (plus see Beverages)

Megathlin - Grapes

Chips (2-3 Large Bags)

Friedman

Geddes

Wilburn

Chandra

Desserts (20-25 servings)

Ariail - Cake

Bhatia - Mini Cupcakes

Chapman - Brownies

Chen - Cupcakes

Lord -

Myers -

Palanca - Cookies

Wilson - Layered Pudding/Whip/Crunchies

Condiments

Velarde

Paper Products

Dorrien - 100 Cups

Geddes - 50 Utensil Sets, packaged

Griffith - 200 Dinner Plates

McCaffery - 100 Dinner Plates

Scothorn - 100 Forks + 100 Spoons

Turner - 100 Cups

Beverages

DeFino - Juice Boxes, 2 Pkgs.

DeSoto - Water Bottles

Halloway - Ice + Coolers

Harper - Sweet Tea, 4 Gal.

Hughes - UNsweet Tea, 2 Gal.

Kiely - Sweet Tea, 4 Gal.

Miller - Lemonade, 4 Gal.

Puett - Juice Boxes, 2 Pkgs

Weseman - Juice Boxes - 3 Pkgs

Wednesday Morning and Great Job Dolphins!

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:10:11 GMT

Great way to finish the season Dolphins! Final score Dunwoody North 370 and GRC 426.

There is a practice for the GA Tech swimmers ONLY from 9-10am in the morning (Wed). Bring your checks make payable to GRC so that you can be entered into the meet.

Donuts and ribbons are at 10, followed by swimming until 10:45.

Hope you are looking forward to the End of Year Banquet on Friday! Final details coming soon!

July 4 Cookout at the Pool

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:32:07 GMT

Join us Monday for a warm afternoon at the pool, cold drinks and delicious barbecue!

Charlotte and Rob Holloway and Spiced Right invite you to dinner on the Fourth of July!

Adult: $9 Kids: $4

Menu: Barbecued Chicken, Pulled Pork, Hot Dogs for the kids, Sauce, Baked Beans, Hashbrown Casserole, Cole Slaw, Rolls, and (of course!) Banana Pudding for dessert.

Dinner will be available 4:30 - 6 p.m., in plenty of time for fireworks that night.

RSVP by Saturday, July 2 here, with the number of adults and children.

Swim meet tonight at HOME

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:33:13 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

Sorry this is late, our systems have been down.

Welcome to our Nemos swimming in their first meet tonight, good luck and have fun!!

If your child's arm is not marked with their races yet, please be there at 4:00 for arm marking.

Warm ups begin at 4:30.

Please don't forget to bring your assigned items to the concession stand tonight!

Bryant Hoyal and Yvette Megathlin will continue to collect for the coaches gifts tonight at the meet.

Swimmers all need to be there at the start of the meet regardless of the weather. If there is inclement weather we will make the decisions at the meet.

Here is the list of volunteers for tonight.

TUESDAY June 28

HOME

Clegg

Nelson

Kiely

Penn

Bodell

Hill, Lauren

Scothorn

Powers

Haslach

Wilson

Shelton

Powers

Rogers

Remigailo

Chen

Gregoire

Powers

Pickren

Miller

Ariail

Granata

Bhatia

Kuteshwar

McCaffrey

Nichols

Wilburn

Holland

Higginbotham/Hilgert

Puett

Set up volunteers need to be there by 3:30 at the latest and take down volunteers need to stay to the end:

Set Up

Groff

Turner

Rice

Harper

Nemani

Trask

Brown

Kim

Take Down

Arnold

Chapman

Ellet

Griffith

Holland

Gumbrill

Armour

McCaffrey

Sturtz

Thank you for your help in making our last home meet of the season a success!

Donuts and ribbons at 10am on Wed. No practice. Swimming until 10:45.

Go Dolphins!!

Tennis equipment lost and found

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 14:49:21 GMT

We've had a number of reports of lost and found tennis equipment over the past few weeks, and want ask you to help gear get back to its owner.

If you find something, or have lost anything, let our tennis coordinator, Ken Odom, know. He can be reached at tennis@georgetownrec.com.

Please include a complete description of the item, including make, color, grip size, etc to - hopefully - help get the item back to where it belongs as soon as possible.

Thanks for your help!

Dolphins in the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade!

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:56:08 GMT

Dear Parents and Swimmers,

With swim team winding down, it's time again to think about the July 4th
Dunwoody Parade. This is the fourth year that the Georgetown Dolphins are
participating in the parade!

The July 4th Parade in Dunwoody is the perfect opportunity for us to join
the community in celebration. Last year, there were 30,000 spectators and
2,000 parade participants.

Please read the following details --

MEETING LOCATION - ST. Luke¹s Church parking lot (corner of Vermack and Mt.
Vernon). You can park your car here if you want. Entrance is from the
side.

WEAR your Georgetown swim team shirts or red/wh/blue

BRING your own water -- keep hydrated!

MISC If you like, bring lawn chairs, breakfast while you wait, get
comfortable

Are any of the coaches attending? If so, can you drop off the Georgetown
pool banner at my house so we can bring it to the parade?

Finally, please think of a great chant and we can practice at St. Luke¹s.

I'll send out another e-mail regarding the final plans before the July 4th
weekend.

Thanks for your participation,
Roxanne Haslach

rhaslach@att.net

Nemos in final meet and End of Season Banquet

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:05:41 GMT

If any Nemos would like to join us and take part in the last swim meet this Tuesday (it is a HOME meet!), please email Coach Katherine by Sunday at katherine30338@yahoo.com so she can include you in the line up!

We hope you can join us for the Swim Team Banquet on July 1st beginning at 6 p.m. We will begin serving the food at 6:15 p.m. in the club house and we will have the awards ceremony at 7 p.m. on the pool deck.

To help us in planning the food, please R.s.v.p to Yvette Megathlin, yvettemegathlin@att.net, to let her know if you will or will not be able to come to the banquet, as soon as possible. Please indicate the number of adults and kids from your family who will be attending.

We are providing Spiced Right Barbeque and Hotdogs and have a sign-up list for those attending to help bring the food items, drinks and paper products, or instead of bringing something, you may contribute $10. Yvette will have the sign-up list with her at practice and Tuesday's swim meet, or you may also email her to sign-up.

Thank you for your help - we look forward to this fun event with our wonderful swim team!

Coaches gifts

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:00:35 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

As the season comes to a close it is time to thank our coaches! We will be giving each of them a gift at the end of the year banquet from donations collected from our swim team families.

They do such an amazing job with the kids during the season and go above and beyond with Parents Night Out, Campouts, Movies with the coaches and so much more on their own time!

Any amount is appreciated! Please donate before next Wednesday. You can leave money in the pink cooler next to Bryant Hoyal's driveway at 4579 Kings Down Way. Her house is on the corner of Kings Down Circle and the drive is actually on Kings Down Circle. You can also donate at the meet on Tuesday night.

Thanks for showing your appreciation to the coaches for a job well done!!

UPDATED: Concessions for final home meet Tues

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:04:48 GMT

Please note that this is updated based on those who have reported that they will not be at the meet, thank you.

HI Dolphins,

Here are the assignments for our last home meet (you only need to bring them if you have a child swimming in the meet). If you are one of the assigned people for a specific donation and your child will not be swimming, please let me know so I can assign someone else to that item. From the last two home meets we have made approximately $2000 from the concessions, so your donations, patronage and service help so much! Thank you!

100 Paper Bowls- Griffith

100 paper plates - Dorrien, Ellet, Gallagher

24 Water Bottles - Geddes, Granata, Gupta, Haslach, Hilgert, Hill, Holland

24 cans of Coke- Archibald, Ariail

24 cans of Diet Coke- Bertholf

24 cans of Sprite - Kidwell

8 Powerade or Gatorade - Pickren, Reid, Remigailo, Rice, Riemenschneider, Roark, Sturtz, Scothorn, Senay, Sheiner, Shelton, Verlander, Wilburn, Williams, Wilson

Large Jar of Tomato Sauce (used Prego original flavor at last two home meets and sold well) - Lord

*All the above contributions can be dropped off at Laura Powers' house by the garage anytime (4630 N. Springs Court), brought to a practice (my children swim in the 7/8 and 9 & up) or to the meet. If you drop it off, please put a note on it, so you can be checked off the list.

1/2 dozen donuts - can be from grocery store - (I think it was the Polks, who brought Krispy Kreme to the last home meet and they sold out fast - thanks for the great idea!) - Polk, Puett, Turner

1 package of Hot Dogs - Bodell, Brown, Chapman, Chen, DeSoto, Groff, Harper, Hudson

2 boxes of cooked Penne Pasta, in a container that will keep it warm (*this needs to be delivered to the meet) - Wilson, Rogers, Chen, Palonca

Crock pot of Butter sauce (**this needs to be delivered to the meet) - Holloway

Thank you to the following families who either donated extra or donated even though not swimming at the last home meet, so you get a freebie and do not need to donate an item for this swim meet: Chambless, Epstein, Friedman and Nemani

If you name is not listed above:

A-E: 6 Individually wrapped baked goods (Granola bars, Cookies, cupcakes, cake slices, sliced banana or pumpkin bread, rice krispy treats, etc - does not have to be homemade)
F-Z 6 individually wrapped servings of fruit (Strawberries, sliced watermelon, grapes, apple slices or orange slices)

** When you turn in your item to the concession stand, please check your name off the Concession Stand donation sheet. Thank you!

For questions about concessions, please contact Laura Powers
at (770) 393-9775 or (770) 393-9775 or lppowers@bellsouth.net
Thank you!

Concessions for final home meet on Tuesday

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:50:37 GMT

HI Dolphins,

100 Paper Bowls- Griffith

100 paper plates - Dorrien, Ellet, Gallagher

24 Water Bottles - Geddes, Gougelmann, Granata, Gupta, Haslach, Hilgert, Hill, Holland

24 cans of Coke- Archibald, Ariail

24 cans of Diet Coke- Bertholf, Bieze

24 cans of Sprite - Kidwell

8 Powerade or Gatorade - Pickren, Reid, Remigailo, Rice, Riemenschneider, Roark, Sturtz, Scothorn, Senay, Sheiner, Shelton, Verlander, Wilburn, Williams, Wilson

Large Jar of Tomato Sauce (used Prego original flavor at last two home meets and sold well) - Doolittle, Lord

1/2 dozen donuts - can be from grocery store - (I think it was the Polks, who brought Krispy Kreme to the last home meet and they sold out fast - thanks for the great idea!) - Polk, Puett, Turner

1 package of Hot Dogs - Bodell, Brown, Chapman, Chen, Chopra, DeSoto, Groff, Harper, Hudson

2 boxes of cooked Penne Pasta, in a container that will keep it warm (*this needs to be delivered to the meet) - Wilson, Rogers, Chen, Palonca

Crock pot of Butter sauce (**this needs to be delivered to the meet) - Holloway

If you name is not listed above:

A-E: 6 Individually wrapped baked goods (Granola bars, Cookies, cupcakes, cake slices, sliced banana or pumpkin bread, rice krispy treats, etc - does not have to be homemade)

F-Z 6 individually wrapped servings of fruit (Strawberries, sliced watermelon, grapes, apple slices or orange slices)

** When you turn in your item to the concession stand, please check your name off the Concession Stand donation sheet. Thank you!

For questions about concessions, please contact Laura Powers

at (770) 393-9775 or (770) 393-9775 or lppowers@bellsouth.net

Thank you!

Reminder - Dinner tonight, rain or shine!

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:54:39 GMT

Even with some weather on the radar for this afternoon, we want to remind you that dinner will be available in the clubhouse between 5:30 - 7 p.m.

If you RSVP'd for dinner, your food has been ordered and will be waiting for you.

So take a chance, hope that the rain ends early and see you at the pool!

Good Job Dolphins

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:34:34 GMT

Good job Dolphins! Way to give it your best. We didn't win, but you all continue to work so hard and do your best and that is great!

Donuts and ribbons 10:00am at the pool with free swim until 10:45.

Remember NO practice on Wed and No practice this Friday due to the campout on Thursday night.

Thanks coaches for a fun afternoon at the movies!

Don't forget to bring your school supplies, sign up for the campout (9+) and to sign up for the ASA Championship meet.

Go Dolphins!

4th of July Tennis Tournament

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:17:36 GMT

Hello Georgetown Members!

I had so much fun at the Memorial Day Tennis Tournament and was wanting to do it again July 4th weekend. I know that many are traveling but hope you can make it.

Clear your 4^th of July weekend! We are organizing our second tournament of the season - a Mixed Doubles Extravaganza, complete with a prizes, all the tennis balls you can hit and the bragging rights that come with being better than everyone else in the neighborhood.

Players of ALL abilities are welcome - pairs will be assigned randomly to ensure that everyone has a chance to win! The attached flyer has all the information and a registration form. Please direct questions to Fara Yarbrough at farayarb@comcast.net and note that we need your registration by Monday, June 27^th!

It's only $10 - and we need a big turnout! Hope you can play!

Thanks!
Fara

Championship meet, Campout, Friday & a thank you!

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:48:09 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

A reminder that there is NO practice this Friday.

The ASA Championship meet is always a fun meet to be a part of! July 30th is the prelims & July 2nd finals (you must qualify). The meet is held at Ga Tech and is $15 per swimmer (check made payable to GRC). Everyone will swim 2 individual events. Swimmers may take part in the relays if we have enough swimmers. Sign up by tomorrow (Wednesday). No late entries can be taken.

Camp out: 9 & ups. $25 per camper. Sign up by Wednesday. The campout is Thursday 7pm-Friday 8am at the pool. Food. Games. Fun with the coaches :)

A special thank you to Presley Bouton and Hayden Puett. Georgetown Dolphin swim team received a donation from Presley and Hayden. They held a lemonade stand/bake sale at the pool on Saturday and raised some money for the Dolphins and some money for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta! Way to go girls, thank you!!

RSVP Today - Wednesday night Fiesta!

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:10:30 GMT

Reminder - RSVP by 5 p.m. today! Thanks!

Mexican Fiesta - Wednesday night at the pool

Join us for the second Wednesday night supper of the season, brought to you by La Botana and organized by Christine Hilgert.

The menu will include:

- Chips and Salsa
- Cheese Dip
- Beef and Chicken Fajitas
- All the condiments - Lettuce, Tomatoes, Guacamole and Sour Cream
- Rice
- Beans
- Salad
- Desert

Cost is $7.50 per adult and $4.50 per child.

Checks and cash accepted at the door.

Please RSVP to the page below by 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 with the number of adults and children and your meat preference.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=3996

Volunteers for last meet and Dolphins Give Back!

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:36:13 GMT

Dolphins you are amazing, check this out about the lunch box program:

The school lunch box collection went extremely well. We were able to put together 25 lunch boxes which will feed 25 kids lunch for a week! We delivered them on Friday along with all of the extra pantry items and they were so happy to see us. There were kids standing in line to receive the lunch boxes as we were unloading the car and they were given right to the kids as we delivered them. The CAC took pictures of us delivering these lunch boxes and they are going to put them in their next newsletter to thank the Georgetown Dolphin Swim team. They really were so appreciative!! Go Dolphins!!

We will also be collecting for the school supply drive beginning at donuts and ribbons Wed morning and finish up at our home meet next Tuesday. Here are the details about that:

Annual School Supply Drive Underway at Community Action Center
Help local children in need be prepared for the start of school by donating school supplies to CAC. Pick up some extra notebooks while shopping for your children, or hold a drive with your community group, congregation or at your office! CAC's School Supply Drive is part of CAC's Focus on Kids summer campaign for children in need. CAC works with schools in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody to provide supplies to students and teachers. Back packs filled with required school supplies are distributed to students in need as determined by the schools.

Items needed include (you can also donate cash for the Dolphins to purchase backpacks):

Back Packs (most needed)

Binders - 1”, 2”, 3” (most needed)

Colored Pencils

Crayons

Composition Notebooks

Construction Paper

Dividers for Binders

Erasable Pens

Erasers

Fat Crayons

Fat Pencils

Folders with Fasteners

Glue

Glue Sticks

High Lighters

Index Cards

Liquid Hand Sanitizer

Loose Leaf Notebook Paper (Wide & College)

Markers (Classic colors)

Pens (Red, Blue and Black Ink)

#2 Pencils, yellow

Pencil Pouches

Pencil Sharpeners

Pocket folders, plastic

Protractors

Rulers (Both Metric and Standard)

Spiral Notebooks (Both Wide & College Ruled)

Scissors (Both left and right handed)

Trapper Keepers

Washable water colors w/brush

For the last swim meet (next Tuesday at home) we have additional volunteers assigned to help with set up and take down including concessions. Set up volunteers need to be there at 3:30pm, thank you.

Set Up

Groff

Turner

Rice

Harper

Nemani

Trask

Brown

Kim

Take Down

Arnold

Chapman

Ellet

Griffith

Holland

Gumbrill

Armour

McCaffrey

Sturtz

Thanks, enjoy the movie with the coaches today and good luck tonight Dolphins!!

Dolphin End of Season Banquet: July 1st

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:04:40 GMT

The Georgetown Dolphins End-of-Season Banquet is coming soon, on Friday, July 1st, from 6pm-8pm at the Georgetown Pool. The banquet will consist of dinner, followed by a recognition ceremony. If your swimmer is not able to attend the banquet, we will be sure to save their recognition gift for them. The Banquet is for all swimmers including the Nemos.

All families will be requested to provide an entree or beverage, OR contribute $10. Please be on the lookout for Yvette Megathlin and a few others, who will be soliciting food sign-ups (or collecting $10/family), as well as sign-ups for set-up and clean-up of the event.

Bryant Hoyal will be collecting donations for Coaches Gifts at the next 2 swim meets. In your giving, please consider our coaches whom have so generously given of their time and teaching skills to our children. For any questions about the Banquet, contact Yvette Megathlin at yvettemegathlin@att.net. Yvette may also be reached at 678-443-8777.

Thank you so much for your cooperation and generosity, and we look forward to celebrating a GREAT Dolphin swim team season!

Swim Meet away on Tuesday

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 10:46:52 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Happy Fathers Day to all of the Dads reading this!

If you are not swimming in the meet on Tuesday and have not told Coach Katherine yet, please email her TODAY at katherine30338@yahoo.com.

Don't forget about our movie with the coaches on Tuesday!

Our meet is away on Tuesday. Our warm ups will be at 5:00 and you will need to be there by 4:40 if you still need to get your arm marked (don't put sunscreen on where your arm will be marked :)

Please remember to check and see if you are a volunteer at this meet. The volunteer schedule is attached.

We are swimming at Hampton Hall South:

1218 Warrenhall Lane
Atlanta, 30319

Here is their information about parking and concessions (they request you bring small bills):

Our parking lot is tiny and very hard to turn cars around in, so we will have a sign in the cul-de-sac about where to drop off swimmers. Most of our parents and your parents will have to park on the neighborhood street. We will have one reserved spot up front for someone on your team to park in case they are transporting heavy items for your team…that way you can plan ahead and try to get things you need with one person.

Our concession stand will be open with the usual…burgers and hotdogs, as well as pasta salad, chips, fruit, candy , and drinks (sodas, water and Gatorade).

Ice cream after the meet at our pool. Swimming if we win!

Donuts and ribbons at 10am on Wed with no practice. Swimming until 10:45.

Go Dolphins!

Wednesday Night Supper - June 22

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:24:43 GMT

Mexican Fiesta - Wednesday night at the pool

Join us for the second Wednesday night supper of the season, brought to you by La Botana and organized by Christine Hilgert.

The menu will include:

- Chips and Salsa
- Cheese Dip
- Beef and Chicken Fajitas
- All the condiments - Lettuce, Tomatoes, Guacamole and Sour Cream
- Rice
- Beans
- Salad
- Desert

Cost is $7.50 per adult and $4.50 per child.

Checks and cash accepted at the door.

Please RSVP to the page below by 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 with the number of adults and children and your meat preference.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=3996

Swim Team Practice Rules

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:28:48 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

Recently there have been some issues during practices so it is necessary to remind you all of the following from the Georgetown Rec Club.

Any part of the pool that doesn't have lane lines is off limits to swim team swimmers during swim team practice times. We have to share our facilities with members who don't have kids on swim team and we have had a number of issues with splashing and behavior during swim team. We know its crowded, and we need everyone to respect each other. Parents, this means you need to help police your kids with the guards and the coaches. Please keep the splashing and playing to the deep end of the pool, so our littlest members and their parents can enjoy the pool.

Also remember that non-members cannot swim during or after swim team practice. As a non-member your time in the pool is limited to official swim team practices and events. Our members pay for that privelege and we have to respect this.

Thank you for respecting the rules of the GRC.

PRE-TEEN/TEEN PARTY ON FOR 8:30!!

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:36:55 GMT

I apologize for sending this out to everyone including people not involved, but I didn't want to miss anyone! After reviewing the radar, the rain is expected to be gone by 8:00 p.m. So, we are going to continue our plans to have the party tonight, but delay it 30 minutes to give us some time to set up. The pizza will arrive around 9:00. We have baked goods, fruit, munchies and drinks (don't forget to bring your $4 if you are eating). Let me know if you are no longer planning to come so we can plan the pizza. Thanks!!

Movie Afternoon with the Coaches

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:36:13 GMT

Back by popular demand........Movie afternoon with the coaches!

Next Tuesday, June 21st the Dolphins will once again have a movie afternoon with the coaches. The team will meet at 1:30pm at Perimeter Pointe to watch Mr. Poppers Penguins at the 1:55pm showing. It is ok for parents to drop kids 11 and older. All younger kids need to be with a responsible adult/sitter. Everyone is responsible to purchase their own tickets. No need to RSVP, you can just show up. It is rated PG, unfortunatley there are not any G movies to go to. It is just a nice way to spend the afternoon resting up for our meet that night! :)

Thanks Coaches for always making it fun for the kids!

Help the Dolphins Give Back to Other Kids!

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:58:06 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Please don't forget to bring your donation items to practice today or tomorrow! For anyone wanting to help assemble the "lunch boxes" you can help in the clubhouse tomorrow (Friday), beginning at 10:30 am. Thanks!!

The CAC is having a Focus on Kids campaign this summer. One of the things they are doing is called the Summer Lunch Box program which is explained below:

Summer Lunch Box May 1 - Aug 31
Families struggling to make ends meet rely on free or reduced school lunches to help feed their children during the school year. The Summer Lunch Box food drive helps these families off-set summer grocery costs by providing children with lunch for a week. Volunteer groups are asked to hold food drives to collect the food and then assemble it into bags containing 5 lunches each.

This week at Thursday and Friday practices we will be collecting items for this Lunch Box Program. Please bring the following items***:

Juice boxes

Snack bars

4oz. cups of fruit

Boxes of Mac & Cheese

Cans of Pasta Meals (i.e. spaghettio’s or ravioli)

*** Each lunch box we put together will contain 5 juice boxes, 5 snack bars, 5 4oz. cups of fruit, 1 box of Mac & Cheese, and 2 cans of Pasta Meals. So please donate as many items as you like so that we can make MANY Lunch box’s!!!

Way to give back Dolphins!!

Good Job Dolphins, Bug Busters swim caps

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:29:00 GMT

Good job tonight Dolphins! You always give it your best and should be proud! We lost with a final score of 307 to 482.

Donuts and ribbons in the morning at 10:00 followed by swimming until 10:45. No practices on Wed morning.

Remember to pick up your team photos and swim caps in the guard shack if you have not done so yet.

We are still looking for a coordinator of our year end banquet.

A message from our Swim Cap Sponsor, Bug Busters:

Since Bug Busters USA is current on our swimmers minds (or is that around those awesome new black swim cap?) We would like the parents of Georgetown swim team to “Like” us on our FACEBOOK account www.facebook.com/bugbustersusa .

In late June we are doing a Vacation Postcard Contest. Hope you can participate; be on the lookout for our Newsletter sent to your email address. If you don’t get our Newsletter yet please send an email to marketing@BugBustersUSA.com ( and put Newsletter in the subject line). The Grand Prize is a floating RoachZilla. Check it out below.

If you are currently a customer, we would love for you to write a positive review on YP.com. I have attached the link . http://www.yellowpages.com/decatur-ga/mip/bug-busters-usa-7473605/reviews?lid=178656437

Thank you,

Daphne Bertholf

Bug Busters USA

CFO

678-990-9666

daphne@bugbustersusa.com

www.BugBustersUSA.com

Go Dolphins!!

Last Chance - Wednesday Dinner RSVP

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:13:29 GMT

Just a reminder that the first Wednesday night supper of the season is this week - RSVP here by tonight!

Wings on Wednesday!

June 15, 5:30-7 p.m.

Join us for our first Wednesday Night Supper of the season this week, featuring:

Awesome Wings and Pizza from Clays in Sandy Springs - check out the reviews: http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/9/120838/restaurant/Sandy-Springs/Clays-Sports-Cafe-Atlanta

Menu:
Wings (Mild, Hot, Teriyaki, Barbecue, Honey Mustard or Ranch)
Green Salad
Fruit
Chips
Desert
Pizza by the slice (cheese and pepperoni)

Adults (6 wings) $6
Hungry Adults (12 wings) $10
Kids (3 wings) $3
Pizza: $2 per slice

Please specify number of adults/hungry adults, your favorite flavor and approximate pieces of pizza.

Bathing Caps are In!, End of Year Banquet

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:01:19 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Our swim caps have arrived! Thanks once again to Bug Busters for their sponsorship and providing us with these caps! They will be at practice this morning for the older swimmers and Daphne will also have them tonight at the meet. Each meet swimmer please just take one cap. If you miss the distribution today they will be in the guard shack beginning tomorrow.

Hopefully you have your calendars marked for our end of year banquet on the evening of July 1st! We are in need of a coordinator or co-coordinators for this event. If you are interested, please respond to this message.

Don't forget to bring your lunch box donations for our community outreach with you to the pool! Thanks for helping the Dolphins give back!

Good luck tonight Dolphins!

Please RSVP for your 11 year old and older kids!

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:51:07 GMT

Please RSVP for your 11 year old and older kids if they are planning to come this Friday night to our Pre-Teen/Teen Night!! We have to have the RSVP's in by this Wednesday so that we can reserve guards and have enough food. If we don't have enough response, we will unfortunately have to cancel this event, so please don't wait!

Here is the link to use to RSVP: http://georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=3994 You can also log into the website, go to the "general" tab and view the calendar. Then, click on "Teen Party" on the calendar to leave your RSVP. Or, if you prefer, just email me at carchibald@comcast.net. Here are the details again:

FREE Admission with RSVP (names and number of guests)

Friday, June 17th from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the pool

Open to Swim Team kids and Members: Swim Teamers can bring 1 guest, Members can bring 2 guests.

Meal tickets will be sold for $4 that will cover 3 pieces of pizza, drinks, fruit and dessert. Individual treats and drinks will also be sold on the pool deck.

The pool will be decorated with lights and there will be food, music and swimming. The event is really a chance for our older kids to hang out with their friends and have fun.....we don't have any games or group activities planned.

Please let me know by Wednesday if your kids can make it.

Thanks!

Christy Archibald

Dolphins Give Back to the Community

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:10:51 GMT

Thanks to all of our dolphins who donated their panty items for the Community Action Center. I will be delivering 2 large FULL bins to them tomorrow with all of the goods you donated. If you still would like to donate an item, you can bring it to practice in the morning or deliver it to my home at 4486 Orleans Court (you can leave it in the box in the carport.

Here’s what we will do this week for our community outreach:

The CAC is having a Focus on Kids campaign this summer. One of the things they are doing is called the Summer Lunch Box program which is explained below:

This week at Donuts & Ribbons and at Thursday and Friday practices we will be collecting items for this Lunch Box Program. Please bring the following items***:

Juice boxes

Snack bars

4oz. cups of fruit

Boxes of Mac & Cheese

Cans of Pasta Meals (i.e. spaghettio’s or ravioli)

If you would like to help assemble the Lunch Box’s, we will be doing them in the clubhouse after practice starting at 10:30am.

Thanks in advance for your generosity in giving back!

LeeAnn Sturtz

Meet Details, Practice is ON for Monday

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 20:51:39 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

Practice is on for Monday morning and afternoon.

Tuesday morning if you are able to come to practice, please be sure to get your arm marked. If you do not come to practice you need to be at the meet between 4:30 and 4:45 to have your arm marked.

Our warm ups are at 5:00 so please be there by 4:45 to find parking and to get settled.

Here is the location for Hanover West:

1385 Hanover West Dr. Atlanta , 30327. Here is a link to their map: http://atlantaswimming.com/nasa/maps/Hanover%20West.JPG.

Please be sure to check the volunteer schedule to see if you are scheduled to volunteer since we still need volunteers at away meets. It is attached again for you to reference.

You can bring your own chair since they have a limited number.

Don't forget goggles, towel, swim team shirt (tag with name in it), sunscreen (we won't have shade at this pool until after 6:00pm) and bug spray.

Please park on the RIGHT side of the neighborhood (these were the only directions we were given for parking, so please follow their lead or signs when you get there).

They will have Chick Fil A, pizza, snacks and drinks at concessions.

We will have ice cream at our pool once the meet is complete. Swimming will be allowed Tuesday night at our pool if we have a victory.

Wednesday morning there will be donuts and ribbons at 10am with swimming until 10:45.

Don't forget to pick up your pictures in the Guard Shack.

Don't forget to let LeeAnn Sturtz know if you would like Spirit Wear.

Go Dolphins!!

Effective Immediately-Rubber Swim Pants MANDATORY

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 19:06:57 GMT

All - After a second contamination in a week at the pool that necessitated a closure this afternoon, we will be enforcing the swim diaper rule. As noted in the fifth paragraph of the pool rules:

"Diapers: No diapered children are permitted in either the main or baby pool. All babies must wear disposable swim diapers, in addition to tight fitting plastic/rubber pants when using the main or baby pools. Disposable diapers may be left on the premises ONLY in trash cans marked accordingly. We ask that all members help enforce this rule. If you see a violation report it to the lifeguard."

ALL children who are NOT potty trained must wear a rubber swim diaper over their disposable swim diaper. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Guards have been instructed to ask every parent of children if they are in compliance.

I'm sorry that it comes to this, but failure to comply with these rules can result in a suspension or termination of membership. We CANNOT have another incident. Your immediate cooperation is appreciated. Please notify the guard(s) on duty if a patron is not in compliance; and please send me a note at alexhill2@hotmail.com or call me at 404-895-0640 to report a violation.

I would suggest something similar to this:
http://www.amazon.com/iPlay-iplay-Swim-Diaper-PARENT/dp/B0027P8LSY/ref=pd_sim_a_1

Thanks and have a good evening,
Alex

Swim meet Tuesday, Team Photos are in

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:34:15 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

If you will NOT be swimming in the meet on Tuesday and you have not already notified Coach Katherine, please contact her ASAP so she knows not to put you in the line up. You can reach her at katherine30338@yahoo.com.

Team and Individual Photos are in! If you did not receive your photos yet, you can get them in the guard shack. Thanks to Christene Hilgert for organizing the photos once again this year!

Go Dolphins!

Reminder - Wings on Wednesday

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 11:02:54 GMT

Just a reminder that the first Wednesday night supper of the season is this week - RSVP here by Tuesday night.

Wings on Wednesday!

June 15, 5:30-7 p.m.

Join us for our first Wednesday Night Supper of the season this week, featuring:

Please specify number of adults/hungry adults, your favorite flavor and approximate pieces of pizza.

Spirit Wear available, Tuesday meet is away

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:17:32 GMT

HI Dolphins!

Thanks again to those who came out to enjoy Parents' Night Out last night! A special thank you to our coaches, Carol Gregoire and Libby Nelson for making it a special night for our kids!

There are a few extra Spirit Wear items available. If you are interested in purchasing them, please email LeeAnn Sturtz directly and she will sell them first come, first served. Checks should be made payable to GRC. She will also have them at practices and the meet this week. LeeAnn: sturtzl@comcast.net

Here is what we have:

Girls navy SWIM shorts ($15) : 3 Y small, 4 Y medium, 3 Y large

Boys Mesh shorts with GRC logo ($15): 1 Y small, 3 Y medium, 3 Y large

Hooded Royal blue Sweatshirt with GRC logo ($20): 1 Y medium, 4 Y large, 1 A medium

Ladies white Wicking Mesh V-neck with GRC logo ($15): 1 medium, 2 large, 1 xl

Men’s white Mesh Tee with logo: 5 XL and 2 XXL ($20)

As soon as we get details from our host team this week, we will forward the information on about the meet. To help with your planning, our warm ups are at 5:00 and if you are not at the morning practice to get your arms marked, you should be there between 4:30 and 4:45 to have your arm marked. We are swimming at Hanover West: 1385 Hanover West Dr. Atlanta , 30327. Here is a link to their map: http://atlantaswimming.com/nasa/maps/Hanover%20West.JPG.

Go Dolphins!!

Wednesday Night Supper - Wings on Wednesday!

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 09:53:34 GMT

Wednesday Night, Wings Night!

June 15, 5:30-7 p.m.

Join us for our first Wednesday Night Supper of the season this week, featuring:

Pricing:
Adults (6 wings) $6
Hungry Adults (12 wings) $10
Kids (3 wings) $3
Pizza: $2 per slice

Please specify number of adults/hungry adults, your favorite flavor and approximate pieces of pizza.

RSVP by Tuesday night, 10 p.m.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=3989

Pay by cash or check at the door.

Attention all Pre-Teens and Teens...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:22:25 GMT

You've asked for it, so we are finally doing it! Georgetown Recreation is hosting the first "Teen Night" at the pool. All pre-teen and teen members and swim teamers 11 years old and older are invited to the pool on Friday, June 17th from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. The best part about it is that it's FREE to attend, but YOU MUST RSVP by no later than Wednesday, June 15th in order to get in!!! NO RSVP, NO ENTRY.....yes, SERIOUSLY!!!

GRC members can bring up to 2 guests (wear your ARMBANDS!!) Swim teamers can bring only 1 guest. Your RSVP must include the first and last names of ALL attending!!!If you have any issues with leaving an RSVP through the website event, you can email me directly at carchibald@comcast.net and list the names of those attending.

We will sell meal tickest for $4 per person at the gate, which will buy you up to 3 large slices of pizza, fruit, dessert and drinks. There will also be individually priced snacks and drinks offered on the pool deck.

So, come and enjoy some music, swimming and just hanging out with friends!!In the case of bad weather, we will post a message on the website and send an email regarding cancellation or delay of the event. Remember to RSVP by the 15th!! We hope to see you there!!

Reminder - upcoming pool events

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:44:05 GMT

Just a quick reminder that there are a number of swim team and kid events that will either have the pool closed or busy over the next four weeks:

Friday night (June 10): Parents Night Out
Pool will be open usual hours (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.), but will likely be fairly busy as the coaches and parent sponsors provide kids some extra pool time.

Friday night (June 17): Pre-teen/Teen Night
Pool will be open normal hours (11 a.m. - 9 p.m.) with the teen night going from 8-11 p.m.. Watch your email for details.

Home Swim Meet (June 28): vs. Dunwoody North
Pool will close at 3 p.m.

Swim Team Banquet (July 1): 6 p.m.
Pool will be close for Swim Team end of year celebration at 6 p.m.

Stay tuned for information on Wednesday Suppers, Adult Parties, July 4th, Back to School Member Appreciation Party, Labor Day Tennis Tournament and Football Season Kickoff events.

Parents Night Out and Dolphins Give Back

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:49:15 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Parents' Night Out is back by popular demand!! It is at the pool tomorrow night (Friday, 6/10) from 6-10:00pm. Cost is $30/family. Pizza dinner will be served. A special thanks to all of the coaches and Carol and Bill Gregoire for making this a fun event for our kids! All proceeds stay with the Dolphins. You can pay with cash or check to GRC when you drop off. Kids should bring bathing suit, goggles and something dry to change into (if they want this for the movie at the end of the night). You must sign up at the pool on the guard shack door by the end of practices this afternoon!

The Community Action Center donation box will be out today and tomorrow at practice and at the Parents Night out. It is a wonderful opportunity for the Dolphins to give back to the community! Any pantry items are welcome including paper products. Thanks to LeeAnn Sturtz for organizing our community outreach again this year!

Thank you and Go Dolphins!!

Good Job Dolphins, Volunteers, Parents Night Out

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:06:25 GMT

Good job last night Dolphins! You swam hard against a big and strong team and came so close only down by 7. Final score was 399 to 392. We had a lot of swimmers gone and so many of you swam in many events!

This morning there is donuts, juice and ribbons at 10:00. There is NO practice. Kids can swim until 10:45.

Don't forget to sign up for parents' night out at the pool. It is this Friday, so be sure to sign up by the end of today so the coaches can plan accordingly. You can pay with cash or check when you drop the kids off on Friday night.

Our volunteers need to STEP IT UP!!! We were VERY embarrassed yesterday when their team was all arriving and we were not set up. Every family with a swimmer with last name N-Z was to be there at 3:30 to set up according to our volunteer schedule which has been out for a month. There were 5 families there to do all of the work including parking and concessions: Downey, Harper, Hill, Nichols and Powers (thank you to these families!!). It is NOT FAIR to those who put in many hours to make this team work. It is a large team and everyone needs to do their part. It is not enough to just pitch in when you get there, it takes a lot of time to get things organized and ready to go. We appreciate what everyone does during the meet to make it work, but that is just part of what needs to happen. Families A-M were to be there at the end to clean up. Some of the same families setting up were the last to leave. We all work and are busy. If you cannot do it, find someone to take your place or let us know you cannot do it so we are not counting on you. The coaches and Carol put in countless hours also preparing and last minute changes make it very difficult for them with line up changes. We understand emergencies, but please help us and let them know ahead of time if you will not be there. It takes a VILLAGE and yesterday was disappointing.

Our next 2 meets are away meets and we will be sending information and directions to those soon. For our final meet we will be assigning specific set up and clean up duties to families.

We all do this for our kids and want them to enjoy this. Thank you for being a part of the team and thank you for helping to make our team a great one to be a part of!

Go Dolphins!!

Volunteers needed, hydrate and spirit wear

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:33:29 GMT

Hi,

We hope all of you that were able to attend Rita's tonight had a nice time. Thank you for supporting the team! A special thank you to our coaches who are always willing to help out our team in any way!

We need a volunteer to help coordinate the pool set up volunteers tomorrow afternoon at 3:30.

We also need a volunteer to coordinate the donuts and ribbons on Wednesday morning.

If you are able to help with either, please let Marcy Downey know at marcydowney@yahoo.com

Remember to drink lots of water early in the day to stay hydrated and to limit your sugar intake!

For those of you who ordered additional Spirit Wear, we will have it for you at the meet.

Thanks and Go Dolphins!!

Rita's with coaches: TONIGHT, Parents Night Out

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:39:19 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Come cool off, have some fun and support our team at Rita's Italian Ice tonight! Rita's is located at 3530 Ashford Dunwoody Road, 30319. Our coaches will be scooping Rita's Italian Ice tonight, Monday, June 6th from 6-9pm. This is a fund raiser for the team and will be a lot of fun!! Rita's is on Ashford Dunwoody Rd inside the Perimeter just past the YMCA and Marist. For more information on Rita's check out their website: http://www.ritasfranchises.com/stores/store.cfm/Dunwoody-30319/store/1853

When you come, PLEASE wear your swim team shirt so you are easy to identify as a Dolphin swimmer!!

Parents' Night out is back by popular demand!! It will be at the pool on Friday, 6/10 from 6-10:00pm. Cost is $30/family. Pizza dinner will be served. A special thanks to all of the coaches and Carol Gregoire for making this a fun event for our kids! All proceeds stay with the Dolphins. Sign up is at the pool on the guard shack door. Payment info and more details coming soon too!

Go Dolphins!!

Swim meet #2 at Home on Tuesday

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:37:47 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

We are looking forward to another fun meet Tuesday at GRC against Roxboro! Even if your swimmer is not participating in the meet, we encourage you to come out and cheer the Dolphins on!

Please be sure to read this entire message even if your swimmer is not swimming in the meet! Here is what you need to know:

Coach Katherine has already done the line up. If you have NOT already told her that you are NOT going to be at this meet, please do ASAP at katherine30338@yahoo.com.

Time: Arrive by 4:15 if you have not had your arm marked at the morning practice. Team warm ups are at 4:30pm for our team. The swimmers also need to have their arms marked prior to the meet. The arm marking is so that you and the kids know what events they are swimming in. The Deck Manager (Libby Nelson) makes every effort to make sure that swimmers don't miss their events, but it is also the responsibility of the simmer to make sure they are ready for the event. The away team warms up at 5:00 and the meet starts at 5:30pm.

Hydration: Many of the kids were not feeling well because of the heat last week. Start hydrating your kids with water now to get them fully hydrated for Tuesday. Limiting the sugar intake before the meet should also help.

Parking: Please be sure to follow the parking signs. The Dunwoody Police are monitoring swim meets this year and ticketing since there have been issues with emergency vehicles not being able to get through. NO parking in our lot because it is reserved for the visiting team. Parking is only on one side of Old Springhouse Lane. There will be people there to guide the parking.

Heat Sheets: Heat sheets (aka meet programs) will be available for $2 each. There are limited quantities. Please bring exact change for them.

Bullpens: Our Bullpens are on the deck near the parking lot. This is where the kids should wait so it is easy to find them. With so many little ones, it makes it much easier to find the kids if they are in the bullpen. There will be a girls' and a boys' bullpen. Please make sure your child knows to stay near here during the meet especially when it is close to their event. The baby pool and deep end are closed during the meet.

What to bring: Bring a towel, new swim team Tshirt (please MARK your swimmers name on the tag), goggles, bug spray and sunscreen. Be sure to have your swimmer come with their swim team suit on.

Volunteers: Please be sure to check in with Amy Penn when you get there even if you are a 2nd half volunteer (volunteers attached to this email for you to check for this week's assignments again). It is important that all of our volunteer roles are filled so we need to know that all of our volunteers are at the meet. We have nametags for our volunteers so they are easy to recognize.

Changes and events: If you have a last minute change and are not able to swim in an event please be sure to let Coach Katherine know ASAP at katherine30338@yahoo.com. Please be sure to stay through the conclusion of your events. If you must leave early, PLEASE let Coach Katherine know since this affects our line up and also other swimmers (especially in the relays).

Inclement Weather: In case of inclement weather, please come to the meet no matter what. If there is lightening/thunder, the meet may be delayed but will be held if at all possible since it is difficult to make up meets.

Concessions: Please be sure to drop by your donations (details included again at the bottom of this message for easy reference) when you arrive. This week there will be Vintage Pizza, Spiced Right BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, pasta, Guthries,snacks and drinks. We are in need of a volunteer to grill the hot dogs at this home meet. If you are willing to volunteer for one or more of the events, please contact Laura Powers at lppowers@bellsouth.net. Cash or check only.

Set up and Clean up: Many hands make light work! We ask that families with last names A-M help with set up beginning at 3:30. At the end of the night we ask for those families with older kids with last names starting with N-Z who are still at the meet at the end, assist us with clean up.

Seating: There are seats at the pool, but if you want to be guaranteed a seat, please bring your own chair.

After the meets: At the end of the meets there will be ice cream to reward the kids for their hard work. If we win the meet, they will also be allowed to jump in and celebrate with the Coaches as life guards.

Wednesday mornings: NO practice!! ALL swimmers are invited to come to the swim team tradition of "Donuts and Ribbons"! At 10:00am there will be donuts and juice for all of the kids, followed by a few words from our coaches and then the kids can get their ribbons from the night before (all meet swimmers get ribbons). The kids can then swim from 10:15-10:45am. At 10:45 all swimmers must get out of the pool so that the life guard can get the pool ready for its opening at 11:00am. Members are welcome to stay with their wrist bands on. If you are not able to be there to get your ribbons, they are in the bins in the guard shack. Each swimmer has their own folder that their ribbons are in. If any of the ribbons are missing or incorrect, please let the coaches know.

Contact info: Marcy Downey's cell phone number is 770-880-5989 and you can call or text if you need to reach someone at the meet.

Extra shirts and magnets: There will be extra swim team T shirts ($10) and magnets ($5) available for sale at the concession stand (they only take cash and check).

Practices: The next practices after the meet will be Thursday morning and afternoon.

Thanks to all of you for your dedication to our swim team!

Go Dolphins!!!

Concession assignments for this home meet:

Here are the assignments for the week (you only need to bring them if you have a child swimming in the meet). If you are one of the assigned people for a specific donation and your child will not be swimming, please let me know so I can assign someone else to that item.

4 bags of hot dog buns: Anderson, Archibald, Bieze, Bouton, Brothers

100 Paper Bowls- Epstein, Friedman

100 paper plates - Sheiner, Senay, Rogers

2 big packs of paper napkins - Chen, DeFino

24 Water Bottles - Lampron, Martinez, McCaffery, McNeese, Miller, Nemani, Nies, Palonca

24 cans of Coke- Kim, Knapp

24 cans of Diet Coke- Kuteshwar

8 Powerade or Gatorade - Granata, Gumbrill, Gupta, Hilgert, Holland, Hoyal, Hudson, Jones, Kidwell, Kiely

1 box Granola or Snack bars or 6 individual (Kudos, Special K, any kind you think would sell well - someone brought Cliff Bar Jrs last week - great idea) Reid, Riemenschneider

6 pack of Hershey candy bars - DeSoto, Love

Package of Tootsie Pops - Puett

Package of Blow Pops - Nichols

*All the above contributions can be dropped off at Laura Power's house by the garage anytime (4630 N. Springs Court), brought to a practice (my children swim in the 7/8 and 9 & up) or to the meet. If you drop it off, please put a note on it, so you can be checked off the list.

2 packages of Hot Dogs - Wilson, Williams, Wilburn, Verlander, Velarde, Vangala, Stuart, Stavropoulos

2 boxes of cooked Penne Pasta, in a container that will keep it warm (*this needs to be delivered to the meet) - Sturtz, Haslach, Myers, Roark, Chapman, Trask

Crock pot of Butter sauce (**this needs to be delivered to the meet) - Megathlin

Crock pot of Marinara sauce (**this needs to be delivered to the meet)- Powers

If you name is not listed above:

A-G: 6 individually wrapped servings of fruit (Strawberries, sliced watermelon, grapes, apple slices or orange slices) Note: The watermelon and grapes were big sellers

H-Z: 12 individually wrapped baked goods (Granola bars, Cookies, cupcakes, cake slices, sliced banana or pumpkin bread, rice krispy treats, etc - does not have to be homemade) Note: We had lots of brownies left over, so I froze them and will bring them this week - thanks to those of you who made them last week.

** When you turn in your item to the concession stand, please check your name off the Concession Stand donation sheet. Thank you!**

We need to borrow 2 large coolers to keep the pasta and the hot dogs warm and one crock pot for the marinara sauce. If you have on that you are willing to lend, please contact Laura Powers.

For questions about concessions, please contact Laura Powers

at (770) 393-9775 or lppowers@bellsouth.net

Reminder - Pool rules

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 07:59:38 GMT

A couple weeks into the season, I want to remind you of some rules and policies at the pool.

First, the rules are posted here http://www.georgetownrec.com/PoolModule.aspx?id=318
and you are expected to understand and follow them.

A couple of additional clarifications:

- when adult swim is called, all children under 18 are required to leave the pool immediately. Only non-swimming children, age 2 and under may remain in the pool with a parent.

- Please comply with the lifeguard's requests and directions. They have complete authority over the facility while on duty and we expect you to comply with their requests. We have had a number of reports members either ignoring or rudely commenting on the guard's directions.

- Please watch your children carefully and help them to comply with the rules. We have asked the guards to enforce various policies and they are in the best interest of keeping you and your kids safe.

- Please notify the guards if restrooms need attention, etc.

- If you see a full trash can, pitch in and empty it.

- We are replacing the diving board as soon as a new one arrives. until then, it is not available for use.

- Please don't leave food or drinks in the refrigerator. There has been all sorts of stuff left in there, and we will be cleaning it out regularly.

- Please be sure your children aren't taking food from the concessions without paying. It is the honor system.

- Please be sure to wear your wristbands, offer wristbands to your guests and pay guest fee of $3 per person.

Thanks again and have a great day.

PLEASE READ: practices on Thursday

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:03:47 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

You should have all received the email earlier today letting you know that the pool is closed until 5pm on Thursday due to fecal contamination.

There will be NO Nemo swim team practice at all on Thursday. There will be NO morning practices for anyone. In the afternoon 6 and under practice will begin at 5:00pm (practice will be 15 minutes shorter than usual) and all other practices will go on in the afternoon as scheduled.

Sorry for the inconvenience, enjoy the chance to sleep in! :)

Go Dolphins!

Pool Closed until 5 p.m. Thursday

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:58:19 GMT

The pool suffered a fecal contamination this afternoon, and will be closed until 5 p.m. Thursday to ensure your safety. Swim team practice will not be held Thursday morning.

We cannot allow this to happen again. Please be sure that your child is wearing a swim diaper that fits snugly. Please be sure to check your child regularly while at the pool. Please be observant of both your children and those of your friends.

We have installed diaper changing stations in both restrooms for your convenience.

Please contact me with questions. Thanks.

Ribbons, concessions, Tshirts and more!

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:26:04 GMT

Hi,

We had a great turn out for ribbons and donuts this morning. Please remember that there is NO practice on Wed mornings (we know it is on the calendar, but please know that ribbons and donuts are in its place). All swimmers, including Nemos, are welcome to join us each Wed from 10-10:45 for donuts, ribbons and swimming!

Some of the ribbons from last night did not print out. If your swimmer did not receive a ribbon this morning and it is not in their folder (bottom shelf of right hand shelves in guard shack), please let Coach Katherine know at katherine30338@yahoo.com.

If your child has not received their Tshirt yet, please respond to this email with the swimmer's name and shirt size so we can put it aside for you. Extra Tshirts will be for sale at each meet for $10 each. Be sure to put your child's NAME on the shirt tag so they can easily identify their shirt! :)

Our coaches will be scooping Rita's Italian Ice on Monday, June 6th from 6-9pm. This is a fund raiser for the team and will be a lot of fun!! Rita's is on Ashford Dunwoody Rd inside the Perimeter just past the YMCA and Marist. More details coming.

Parents' Night out is back by popular demand!! It will be at the pool on Friday, 6/10 from 6-10:00pm. Cost is $30/family. Pizza dinner will be served. A special thanks to all of the coaches and Carol Gregoire for making this a fun event for our kids! All proceeds stay with the Dolphins. Sign up at the pool on the guard shack door starting tomorrow. Payment info and more details coming soon too!

LeeAnn Sturtz is once again coordinating our community outreach for the Dolphins (thanks LeeAnn!). There will be a box at the pool for non-perishable items for you to drop off for the local Community Action Center. Thanks for helping the Dolphins give back to the community!

Please remember that the pool and the baby pool are CLOSED during our home meets.

Concessions was a huge success last night, thanks to all of those who brought items for us and to those who have volunteered. Laura Powers and Charlotte Holloway are doing a wonderful job coordinating this(thanks Laura and Charlotte!) and already have what to bring for next Tuesday's meet. Please be sure to read this entire section on what to bring!

From Laura:

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the concessions last night. We are looking forward to hosting another home meet this Tuesday, June 7th against an even bigger team, so we would appreciate your participation again! Your donations make such a difference and we can't thank you enough! Here are the assignments for the week (you only need to bring them if you have a child swimming in the meet). If you are one of the assigned people for a specific donation and your child will not be swimming, please let me know so I can assign someone else to that item.

4 bags of hot dog buns: Anderson, Archibald, Bieze, Bouton, Brothers

100 Paper Bowls- Epstein, Friedman

100 paper plates - Sheiner, Senay, Rogers

2 big packs of paper napkins - Chen, DeFino

24 Water Bottles - Lampron, Martinez, McCaffery, McNeese, Miller, Nemani, Nies, Palonca

24 cans of Coke- Kim, Knapp

24 cans of Diet Coke- Kuteshwar

8 Powerade or Gatorade - Granata, Gumbrill, Gupta, Hilgert, Holland, Hoyal, Hudson, Jones, Kidwell, Kiely

1 box Granola or Snack bars or 6 individual (Kudos, Special K, any kind you think would sell well - someone brought Cliff Bar Jrs last week - great idea) Reid, Riemenschneider

6 pack of Hershey candy bars - DeSoto, Love

Package of Tootsie Pops - Puett

Package of Blow Pops - Nichols

2 packages of Hot Dogs - Wilson, Williams, Wilburn, Verlander, Velarde, Vangala, Stuart, Stavropoulos

2 boxes of cooked Penne Pasta, in a container that will keep it warm (*this needs to be delivered to the meet) - Sturtz, Haslach, Myers, Roark, Chapman, Trask

Crock pot of Butter sauce (**this needs to be delivered to the meet) - Megathlin

Crock pot of Marinara sauce (**this needs to be delivered to the meet)- Powers

If you name is not listed above:

A-G: 6 individually wrapped servings of fruit (Strawberries, sliced watermelon, grapes, apple slices or orange slices) Note: The watermelon and grapes were big sellers

** When you turn in your item to the concession stand, please check your name off the Concession Stand donation sheet. Thank you!**

We need to borrow 2 large coolers to keep the pasta and the hot dogs warm and one crock pot for the marinara sauce. If you have on that you are willing to lend, please contact Laura Powers.

For questions about concessions, please contact Laura Powers
at (770) 393-9775 or lppowers@bellsouth.net

Go Dolphins!!

HELP!! Teen Night Volunteers Needed!

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:38:39 GMT

No more armband emails.....NOW, we are moving on to TEEN NIGHT emails!! YEAH!! You do NOT need to have a "teen" in your household to qualify,....so read on....

We have 3 tentative Teen/Pre-Teen Nights planned for this season (Friday, June 17th, Saturday, July 16th, and Friday, August 8th). This is a new event for us that we are trying out this season, so we need some help with planning, food, supplies and entertainment to make sure we make it a hit with our teens and some of our pre-teen group (probably will be 11 or 12 and up due to our membership base). If you have a child in that age group, put it on your calendar!!!!

Here is what I need:

PLANNERS!!!!

Chaperons For Each Night (6/17, 7/16, 8/8)

MUSIC, GAMES and ENTERTAINMENT (We have a pool movie planned for one of the nights)

Paper Goods

Drinks

Bakers and SWEET makers!!

Fruit/ Other munchies

DID I MENTION PLANNERS AND CHAPERONS??!!!

Please reply to this email and let me know what area in particular you are interested in! The more people we have, the less work it will be for everyone!! I will take the responses to this email and compile a separate list so that I don't bug everyone!! I would really appreciate ANY help you can provide.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Sincerely,

Christy Archibald

Morning Lap Swim - updated email

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:12:24 GMT

If you are interested in a morning, adults-only lap swimming, please respond to Dan Turner (note corrected email below), who will put together a schedule.

danturnerlaw@gmail.com

For safety reasons, we need to have at least two swimmers present for any lap swimming time, and would like to make this available to the membership throughout the summer.

Thanks
Georgetown Recreation Club

SLOW DOWN

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:39:55 GMT

All - I've received numerous complaints from Georgetown neighborhood residents about speeds headed down the hill to the pool.

Please SLOW DOWN!

The posted speed limit is 25 mph and I personally have seen cars going at least twice as fast. There will be plenty of pool time this summer, and if we can't police it ourselves, I'm sure Dunwoody PD will be happy to hand out tickets.

There are dozens of kids who live along the street, plus many walkers, runners, bicycle riders who share the road with us. Be considerate and safe.

Thanks!
Alex

Great Job Dolphins!

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:35:16 GMT

Way to go Dolphins! Congratulations on a great win!! The final score was 457-323.

Ribbons and donuts at 10:00am at the pool. Free swim from 10:15-10:45. NO practice the mornings after meets. If you cannot get your ribbons then, you can pick them up at the next practice.

Thank you to all of our volunteers! There are so many moving parts to a swim team and we need you all to help make it all come together and appreciate it so much!

Today was a long day for the kids with practice, pictures and a meet. The good news is that next week we are home again, but won't have to come as early because of not having to do pictures. The kids will need to be there at 4:15 for arm markings and the 4:30 warm up swim. The visiting team (Roxboro) will have warm ups at 5:00 and the meet starts sharply at 5:30.

Please patronize our sponsors, we really appreciate their support!!

Go Dolphins!!

Swim Meet at home today! Everyone please read...

Tue, 31 May 2011 02:50:54 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

We are looking forward to a fun 1st meet tonight at GRC against Gainsborough! If your swimmer is not participating in the meet, we encourage you to come out and cheer the Dolphins on!

Please be sure to read this entire message even if your swimmer is not swimming in the meet! Here is what you need to know:

Time: Be at the pool at 3:30pm for the Team Photo that will be taken at 3:45pm sharp! Individual photos will be taken from 3-3:30. If you have filled out an envelope already or have decided to have a photo taken, please come during this time. Team warm ups are at 4:00pm for our team and the swimmers also need to have their arms marked prior to the meet. The arm marking is so that you and the kids know what events they are swimming in. The Deck Manager (Libby Nelson) makes every effort to make sure that swimmers don't miss their events, but it is also the responsibility of the simmer to make sure they are ready for the event.

Heat Sheets: Heat sheets (aka meet programs) will be available for $2 each. There are limited quantities. Please bring exact change for them.

Bullpens: Our Bullpens are on the deck near the parking lot. This is where the kids should wait so it is easy to find them. With so many little ones, it makes it much easier to find the kids if they are in the bullpen. There will be a girls' and a boys' bullpen. Please make sure your child knows to stay near here during the meet especially when it is close to their event. The baby pool and deep end are closed during the meet.

What to bring: Bring a towel, new swim team Tshirt (please MARK your swimmers name on the tag).....we will be wearing the new Tshirt in the team photo and if you have not received it yet we will have it before the team photo for you, goggles, bug spray and sunscreen. Be sure to have your swimmer come with their swim team suit on.

Volunteers: Please be sure to check in with Amy Penn when you get there even if you are a 2nd half volunteer. It is important that all of our volunteer roles are filled so we need to know that all of our volunteers are at the meet. We have nametags for our volunteers so they are easy to recognize. The final volunteer schedule was sent out earlier this evening and is posted on our website.

Concessions: Please be sure to drop by your donations (details sent in previous email) when you arrive. Tomorrow night there will be Vintage Pizza, Spiced Right BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, pasta, snacks and drinks. We are in need of a volunteer to grill the hot dogs at the 3 home meets. If you are willing to volunteer for one or more of the events, please contact Laura Powers at lppowers@bellsouth.net. Cash or check only.

Set up and Clean up: Many hands make light work! We ask that families with last names A-M help with set up beginning at 3:30. It will be a little bit of a challenge with pictures going on, but we will get it done! At the end of the night we ask for those families with older kids with last names starting with N-Z who are still at the meet at the end, assist us with clean up.

Seating: There are seats at the pool, but if you want to be guaranteed a seat, please bring your own chair.

Wednesday mornings: NO practice!! ALL swimmers are invited to come to the swim team tradition of "Donuts and Ribbons"! At 10:00am there will be donuts and juice for all of the kids, followed by a few words from our coaches and then the kids can get their ribbons from the night before (all meet swimmers get ribbons). The kids can then swim from 10:15-10:45am. At 10:45 all swimmers must get out of the pool so that the life guard can get the pool ready for its opening at 11:00am. Members are welcome to stay with their wrist bands on. If you are not able to be there to get your ribbons, they are in the bins in the guard shack. Each swimmer has their own folder that their ribbons are in. If any of the ribbons are missing or incorrect, please let the coaches know.

Contact info: Marcy Downey's cell phone number is 770-880-5989 and you can call or text if you need to reach someone at the meet.

Extra shirts and magnets: There will be extra swim team T shirts ($10) and magnets ($5) available for sale at the concession stand (they only take cash and check).

Spirit Wear: Additional spirit wear that was ordered will be in later this week.

Practices: The next practices will be Thursday morning and afternoon.

Thanks to all of you for your dedication to our swim team!

Go Dolphins!!!

Meet Volunteers and Concession contributions

Mon, 30 May 2011 21:27:49 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

Please read the following regarding volunteering at meets from Amy Penn:

Dear Parents,

Attached is an updated volunteer schedule for all swim meets. There were many changes so please refer to and print this document. Double check your assignment as many job duties and/or dates of working were changed.

Again, thank you parents for always agreeing to be willing volunteers. Our meets could not run as smoothly without you!

From this point forward, if you have a conflict with the date or job you are assigned, please talk to other swim team parents to arrange coverage.

See you at the meet on Tuesday,

Amy Penn

As a reminder this was sent out late last week:

To give you at least a few days to plan, please note the following:

We are excited about our first meet this Tuesday (May 31st) against Gainsborough! For those of you new to swim team, at home meets we all bring a small donation to contribute to sell at the concession stand to help keep our costs down. Here are the assignments for the week (you only need to bring them if you have a child swimming in the meet). If you are one of the assigned people for a specific donation and your child will not be swimming, please let me know so I can assign someone else to that item. Thanks so much-- We really appreciate your help!

2 bags of hot dog buns: Arail, Armour
100 Paper Bowls- Badari, Bhatia
2 big packs of paper napkins - Chen, DeFino
24 Water Bottles - Ellet, Griffith, Groff, Harper
2 bottles of Ketchup - Hill
2 bottles of Mustard - Intveld
2 bottles of Relish - Lord
24 cans of Coke- Mutert, Penn
24 cans of Diet Coke- Pickren, Puett
24 cans of Sprite - Polk, Scothorn
24 Apple juice boxes - Shelton, Sparks, Stavropoulous
8 Powerade - Reid, Rogers, Turner, Watts

*All the above contributions can be dropped off at Laura Power's house by the garage anytime over the weekend (4630 N. Springs Court) or brought to the meet. If you drop it off, please put a note on it, so you can be checked off the list.

2 packages of Hot Dogs - Brown, Bertholf, Chambless
2 boxes of cooked Penne Pasta, wrapped in foil (*this needs to be delivered to the meet) - Bodell, Megathlin, Sturtz
Crock pot of Butter sauce (**this needs to be delivered to the meet) - Holloway
Crock pot of Marinara sauce (**this needs to be delivered to the meet)- Powers

If you name is not listed above:

A-G: 12 individually wrapped baked goods (Brownies, cookies, cupcakes, sliced banana bread, rice krispy treats, etc)

H-Z: 6 individually wrapped servings of fruit (Strawberries, sliced watermelon, grapes, apple slices or orange slices)

** When you turn in your item to the concession stand, please check your name off the Concession Stand donation sheet. Thank you!**

We need to borrow 2 large coolers to keep the pasta and the hot dogs warm and one crock pot for the marinara sauce. If you have on that you are willing to lend, please contact Laura Powers.

For questions about concessions, please contact Laura Powers
at (770) 393-9775 or lppowers@bellsouth.net

Go Dolphins!!

Memorial Day Activities

Sun, 29 May 2011 23:15:38 GMT

Hope your holiday weekend has been relaxing and enjoyable. Just wanted to make sure you are aware of the activities at the club on Monday.

Holiday hours: We will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Remember to wear your wristbands - guards and members of the board will be checking. Also, remember that guests are welcome, and please be sure to get them their blue guest wristbands and pay the $3 fee.

Memorial Day Cookout: Dinner will be available between 4 and 6 p.m. We have more than 120 people RSVP'd for dinner, and will have extra tables set up, but you might want to bring a folding chair or two. Please bring your payment ($6 adults, $4 children 10 and under). Remember, no glass containers of any kind are allowed ANYWHERE within the pool fence.

Tennis Tournament: Our Memorial Day Mixed Doubles Extravaganza winds down Monday with the semifinals (9 a.m.), third place (4 p.m.) and Championship ( 6 p.m.) matches. Four teams remain - Kate Roark/Alex Hill, Barb Moore/Brandon Weseman, Amy Penn/Bob Bodell and Emily Myers/John Schmidt - and will battle it out Sunday for bragging rights. We encourage a crowd and heckling, especially for the championship match Sunday afternoon.

Parking: Please be sure to leave plenty of room on the driveway for cars and trucks to pass through. The City of Dunwoody has informed us that it will be enforcing parking rules to ensure adequate access to facilities for emergency equipment. That means parking on the outboound (South) side of Old Spring House Lane, nose in parking under the power lines along Georgetown Trail, and please try to park as close together as you can inside the gate. Thanks!

And Tuesday, we have our first home swim meet of the year. The pool will close at 3 p.m., and parking rules will be enforced. Watch for an email on Monday with parking details.

Stroke clinic Sunday and missing meets

Fri, 27 May 2011 13:05:57 GMT

Hi Dolphin Families!

This Sunday at 10-11am there will be a Stroke Clinic for any swimmer wanting to work specifically on strokes. This is not a general practice and is designed for those participating in meets. If you have not had a chance to come to practice yet, it is ok to come and work on your strokes prior to the meets. Please join us if you are interested!

If you will NOT be participating in a meet, please let Coach Katherine know directly by emailing her at: katherine30338@yahoo.com. She needs to know by Sunday each week prior to doing the line up. If you have already told us by filling it out at registration or emailing you do not need to do this again. There is also a sheet to mark this on the guard shack door.

A full description of what to do and expect at our first meet on Tuesday will be coming soon.

Have a great holiday weekend!

Go Dolphins!!

Pictures, Swim Meet and more!

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:20:48 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

Thanks to those of you who came to the Team Photo today. We almost got it in, but the safety of the kids needed to come first! We are going to do the pictures this Tuesday before the swim meet. For those that still need an individual photo take, please come between 3 and 3:15pm. The TEAM PHOTO will be taken on Tuesday at 3:00pm prior to the swim meet. Please have the kids wear their swim team bathing suit and their new swim team Tshirt. If you did not get your shirt yet, we will have it for you on Tuesday. Thanks to Emily Ceo for taking care of the shirts!!

More information will be sent soon about the meet on Tuesday, but please plan on being there at 3:30pm for the team photo followed by warm ups!

To give you at least a few days to plan, please note the following:

If you name is not listed above:

A-G: 12 individually wrapped baked goods (Brownies, cookies, cupcakes, sliced banana bread, rice krispy treats, etc)

H-Z: 6 individually wrapped servings of fruit (Strawberries, sliced watermelon, grapes, apple slices or orange slices)

** When you turn in your item to the concession stand, please check your name off the Concession Stand donation sheet. Thank you!**

We need to borrow 2 large coolers to keep the pasta and the hot dogs warm and one crock pot for the marinara sauce. If you have on that you are willing to lend, please contact Laura Powers.

For questions about concessions, please contact Laura Powers
at (770) 393-9775 or lppowers@bellsouth.net

Thanks and Go Dolphins!!

Mixed Doubles Extravaganza - last minute opening

Wed, 25 May 2011 22:34:42 GMT

All - One of our husband and wife duos won't be able to play in our tournament this weekend due to a death in the family.

If your plans have changed and you would like to play, let Kate Roark (kate.roark@hotmail.com) know as soon as you can, or reply to this email.

Three round robin matches are scheduled, one each on Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. Top four teams advance to the championships on Monday.

Join us if you can!

Swim Meet volunteers

Tue, 24 May 2011 14:37:00 GMT

Dear Parents,

Attached is the spreadsheet outlining job assignments for the entire swim season. Each family of swimmers ages 6 -18 has been assigned at least one job at one meet. A number of families have graciously agreed to work more than one meet – THANK YOU!!

**Special Needs for 2011-We need volunteers to step up and take over Deck Manager for the last 3 meets. We also need someone interested in learning the computer system to work alongside Mary Higginbotham for all meets.

Please do the following as soon as possible:

· Review the spreadsheet.

· Locate your work date(s) and assignment(s)

· If you have been assigned to work on a date you will be OUT OF TOWN, please let Amy Penn know ASAP. Changes to the schedule can be made this week

· If you know your child will NOT be swimming in meets, please let Amy Penn know ASAP. Changes to the schedule can be made this week.

· If you are unsure of what your job is, please email Amy Penn for a description. If you are a new family, hopefully you will be able to observe your assignment prior to working a meet

· On meet days, please find the swim meet volunteer cooridnator on the pool deck to receive directions or materials (clipboards, timers, nametags, etc)

· First half of meet is events 1-44; Second half of meet is event 44-88 – Second half volunteers please be aware of event count and relieve the first half workers at the proper time

· If you have a conflict or emergency prior to the meet you are scheduled to work, please do your best to find a substitute yourself. On meet days, Amy is too busy scurrying around with other tasks. Ask a friend or other swim team parent – there is always someone willing to jump in and lend a hand.

Families have also been assigned by last names to set up and take down the home meets. We need at least 6 people per set up or take down. Please feel free to volunteer at either time. Many hands make light work!

As always, THANK YOU for making swim meets fun and run smoothly. We couldn’t do it without the help and commitment of every family. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Penn (ahpenn@bellsouth.net).

**Copies of this schedule will be posted at the pool on the guard shack doors**

Go Dolphins!!

Memorial Day Cookout - May 30th - RSVP today!

Tue, 24 May 2011 08:43:46 GMT

Join us Monday afternoon (May 30) for fun, food and friends! Food will be served from 4-6 p.m.

Theme: Kick Off Summer with Georgetown
From the Grill: Burgers, Veggie Burgers & Hot Dogs
Sides: Hashbrown Casserole, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, and Watermelon
Dessert: Brownies

Adult cost is $6; Children (10 and under) are $4. We take cash and checks at the door. You are welcome to bring your guests.

Join us at the pool for the Memorial Day Cookout to kick off the summer!

RSVP by 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, with the number of adults/children and meat preference.

Event link: http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=4611

Also, we need volunteers to take a shift at the grill.

Thanks and see you at the pool!

Photos on Thursday

Mon, 23 May 2011 13:05:43 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

We welcome our Nemos this week to our team as they start their first practices!

Swim Team Photos are scheduled for this Thursday, 5/26 at 4:00pm. We will start with individual photos and then do the team photo at approximately 4:45pm.

Even if you are not going to do individual photos or will not be purchasing photos through Photoventures, please come so your swimmer (including Nemos!) can be in the team photo (be there at 4:45 please!). It is fun for the kids to see their picture on the clubhouse wall and to watch the changes year to year in the kids!

We may have the Tshirts for them to wear on Thursday, but not sure of that yet. Please have your swimmer wear their swim team suit or a similar color (black, navy, blue so they don't stick out in the picture) for the picture.

Christine Hilgert is coordinating the pictures again this year (Thanks Christine!) and she has posted information at the pool and will have envelopes there for you with the poster. Additionally you can check out what is available and print out from this link:

Click here to download & print Swim Portrait Order Form

Thanks and Go Dolphins!!

Timed trials today at 4:00pm

Sun, 22 May 2011 09:12:44 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

The timed trials will be today at 4:00pm. Because the pool is open to GRC members to swim, this will NOT be run like a mock meet like originally planned. Swimmers who are planning to swim in meets need to be timed prior to being placed in a meet.

If you are not able to attend the timed trials today, your swimmer will be timed at the next practice they attend. Morning practices start tomorrow. Please be sure to refer to the calendar for all practice dates and times.

Now that the pool is open, GRC members are reminded to please wear your wrist band if you are planning to swim in addition to taking part in practice.

Go Dolphins!

Last Call Armbands

Fri, 20 May 2011 16:28:02 GMT

Ok. This will be my last email to the entire group about armbands, I promise! I am going to be down at the pool from 4:30 to 6:30 today with armbands! If you have not picked yours up yet, please stop in for a minute and pick them up.

Thank you!

Christy

Pool Opens Today, 4 p.m.

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:31:25 GMT

We made it! All the hard work over the past couple months pays off with the first day of the pool TODAY!

We will be open from 4 -9 p.m., and begin regular summer hours on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

You'll notice a few changes this season. Cliff Chapman solved the leak in the baby pool, which means it should be much nicer this year. We bought more umbrellas. We have a new pool management company this year, Affinity Pool Management. Owners Sandra and Robert Moken have been working closely with us to ensure a new level of service and performance this year. We had been growing increasely frustrated with our previous company and fired them last fall. After interviewing four companies we chose Affinity, and have been very impressed with their work so far.

With the new company comes new guards. We've met with them, and I think you will like them. They have been instructed to enforce rules strictly from the beginning, and you should expect to hear the whistle far more than we have in the past couple years. They have been empowered to pull kids out of the pool for timeouts when rules aren't followed. Please introduce yourself this weekend, and make sure they know your kids.

The rules remain the same as last year. Adult members need to have their blue wristband on at all times. Guests need to have the blue tyvek wristband on at all times. Guest fees remain $3 for visitors 3 years and older, and needs to be placed in the box at the sign in table.

We'll have snacks available in the guard office shortly, and those are again available on the honor system - if you take something, please put money in the box.

Remember, beverages are welcome at the pool, but glass of any kind is strictly prohibited. If we break a bottle in or near the pool, we will likely have to drain the pool, which means we will be closed for days.

Also, please pick up after yourselves and your children. If you see some trash or an empty can, pick it up and place it in the appropriate bin.

Finally a huge thank you the 60 or so families who contributed to workdays or made a donation to cover supplies. We got a ton of work done! That leaves a lot of you who still are looking for projects to do. I have a list of small projects that will need to be done this summer. If you couldn't help earlier this year and want to, let me know.

Have a great summer, and see you Saturday at the pool!

Alex

Swimming today! Spirt Wear Orders due tomorrow

Wed, 18 May 2011 14:58:48 GMT

HI Dolphins,

Those attending swim practice today will be getting in the water! Plan on swimming on Thursday and Friday also.

A reminder that Spirit Wear orders are due tomorrow. Some of you could not see the pictures in your browser. Please remember that all postings are listed on the swim team website under the Swim Team home page under "Announcements" and there you can view the pictures. The order form is also there in pdf. I am attaching the order form again. You need Adobe Acrobat to open the pdf file.

Go Dolphins!

Spirit Wear orders due this week!!

Tue, 17 May 2011 16:12:10 GMT

Hello Dolphins!

We are excited to offer some new Spirit Wear this year to the swim team families. We hope you will take a minute to read this entire email if you are interested in purchasing Spirit Wear as you only have a few day to place your order to ensure we will have the items by the first swim meet.

As in the past, each swimmer will be getting a Georgetown Dolphin swim team shirt compliments of our sponsors and bathing cap compliments of Bug Busters. They will love the new design of the shirt this year and they should get them in time for the first meet.

This year we are offering Swim Team Spirit Wear that parents, siblings and swimmers can purchase to wear at swim meets and at the pool this summer. Please look at the list of items below and if you are interested in ordering please print and complete the attached order form and turn it in with cash or a check made PAYABLE TO: GRC or Georgetown Recreation Club.

1) BOYS Long Mesh Shorts, 9" inseam Navy Blue with Dolphin Logo on bottom left leg of short.

$15.00

Mesh Shorts Sizing - Picture of style of short is below but this is NOT the color of shorts (light blue short is example below)

Yth S 6-8

Yth M 10-12

Yth L 14-16

Yth XL 18-20

2) GIRLS Soffee Style Cheer Shorts in Navy Blue with SWIM written across the back (no GRC specific logo)

$15.00

Soffe Gils Shorts- Picture is below of style of short but this is NOT the color of shorts (purple short is example is below)

ys - 7

ym - 8-10

yl - 12-14

yxl - 16

Soffe Junior sizes

s - 3-5

m - 7-9

L - 11-13

XL - 15

3) Hooded Sweatshirt with original GRC Dolphin Logo on Front Center. Back of shirt is blank (no sponsors logo). Color is Royal Blue

$20.00

Picture below is style of Hooded Sweatshirt but is not the color (red sweatshirt is example below)

Youth Sizes: X Small, Small, Medium, Large and X Large

Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X Large

4) Ladies V Neck Wicking Tee in white with original GRC Logo on front center of shirt. Back of shirt is blank (no sponsors logo).

$18.00

Picture below is style and color of shirt (white shirt is example below)

Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X Large. Run pretty true to size.

5) Mens Moisture Wicking Tee in white with GRC Logo on front of shirt. Back of shirt is blank (no sponsors logo). Picture is NOT attached but it is just Tee Shirt in Wicking Fabric.

$18.00

Adult Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X Large and XX Large

Any questions should be sent to: Emily Ceo at ceom@bellsouth.net

Order forms are due by 5/19 and should be turned into the box at the pool or the box on Emily's porch at 4563 Chadwell Lane.

Thanks Emily for doing this!!

Go Dolphins!!

Deadline extended - Memorial Weekend Tennis

Tue, 17 May 2011 14:14:29 GMT

You're not too late!

We've extended the deadline to May 23 for our inaugural Georgetown Mixed Doubles Extravanza to try and even out the squads - we had more women sign up than men. We have only three slots available for women and five slots available for men. Get your registration to Kate's mailbox today - or email her at kate.roark@hotmail if you want to play.

Play will begin Friday night or Saturday morning. Each team will get three round-robin matches. Top four teams advance to the playoffs, with the championship Monday.

Players of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to join us for a fun weekend of tennis as we kick of summer. It's only $10 and you get an entire year of bragging rights.

Register Today! Return the attached registration to Kate Roark's mailbox (4608 Kings Down Ct) or send her an email as soon as you can!

See you on the courts!

Armbands AGAIN!

Mon, 16 May 2011 12:32:41 GMT

A huge thank you to all of you that have come out to pick up your armbands!!! Although I have seen a lot of your smiling faces, there are still MANY that I have not seen. Please keep in mind that there are 130 of you and 1 of me! :) With that said, I will be at Swim Team practice this week WITH armbands today, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 6:15. (I will not be there on Tuesday because of a conflict).I will also plan on being at the pool on OPENING DAY THIS FRIDAY from 4:30 to 6:30 with armbands. After that........well, let's not even go there!

IF SWIM TEAM IS CANCELED DUE TO RAIN, I WILL BE AT MY HOUSE AT 1507 Old Spring House Lane at the listed times.

Thanks again everyone! We have such a great set of members!!!! I am really looking foward to Friday!

Christy

A few more points of clarification

Mon, 16 May 2011 11:39:27 GMT

Hi,

To save on multiple emails back and forth today, a few points of clarification:

afternoon practice times are listed on the calendar that is posted on the swim team website (www.georgetownrec.com), that was sent last night and that is attached again;

all old emails are posted to our website so if you cannot find the information, please check there first;

the coaches do not need to know if your swimmer will not be at practice unless it will be for a full week. They DO need to know if they will miss a meet (this does not apply to Nemos);

those of you who have ordered bathing suits but have not received them yet, should get them right before the first meet. We have been told by Kastaway they are on back order, but should be in soon. Swimmers can wear any color to practice!

Thanks so muich and Go Dolphins!!

Welcome to the 2011 Season!

Mon, 16 May 2011 02:38:35 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Welcome to another great Dolphin swim season! We are excited to have so many of you back and also look forward to welcoming many new members. We are also excited to also have our coaches back!

This week afternoon practices start for all age groups except for the Nemos who will start next week. For the complete schedule and times, please view the attached calendar (thanks Amy Penn for putting this together for us). You will also note many key dates on there including our meets, mock meet and team photos (more details to come on all of that).

This week, today and Tuesday, the kids don't need to wear a bathing suit to practice, but should come in shorts and sneakers since the coaches will be doing land exercises with them due to the cold air temperatures. Updates will come later in the week letting you know when they will get in the water.

A special thanks to those who have been helping with the solar cover to make our kids a little warmer when they get in the pool :)

More details to come later this week on the mock meet (timed trials). If you are not able to make it, don't worry, we will get your times during pratice. This is just for those who will be swimming in the meets. It is a great opportunity for those swimmers not familiar with meets.

Typically, the kids should wear a bathing suit and bring a towel and goggles with them to practices. Each swimmer will be getting a Georgetown Dolphin swim team shirt compliments of our sponsors and bathing cap compliments of Bug Busters. They will love the new design of the shirt this year and they should get them in time for the first meet. More spirit wear for the kids including bags and shorts and also some shirts for adults, will be available for order in a few days. Thanks to Emily Ceo for organizing this.

Please don't leave your children alone at practice. There needs to be a responsible adult at practice for your child at all times for those 8 and under.

For members who plan on swimming during or after practice, please be sure to wear your membership bracelet.

Each family that participates in the meets are asked to volunteer and more information coming on that also. We have three home meets this year so there will be lots of opportunities to help out.

We ask that each swimmer wear the swim team suit or something similar in color to the meets. The information for the suits is below:

1. Go to kastawayswimwear.com

2. Click on Sign In in the upper right corner of the website.

3. ***YOU MUST REGISTER WITH kastawayswimwear.com FIRST BEFORE YOU CAN ACCESS THE TEAM SECTION OF THE WEBSITE.***

4. If you have already registered with kastawayswimwear.com, skip steps 5 & 6 and go to step 7.

5. If you have not registered with kastawayswimwear.com, go to Not Registered and click Create New Account.

6. Fill out all the required information and click Create Account.

7. Click on Sign In above the links bar. Enter your email address and password and click Sign In.

8. Click on Teams/Guard Central.

9. Enter the Team Login: GTST338 (case sensitive)

10. Enter the Team Password: GTOWN (case sensitive)

If anyone has a used bathing suit they would like to sell please let us know at this email address. There are still a few people looking for them!

Hopefully that is enough information to get you started this week for our 6 year olds and up and for all of our swimmers next week.

We are trying to make sure that we have captured all who are on the swim team in this distribution list, so please confirm with your friends and neighbors that they got this message. With such a large group, the communication is key to keeping everyone organized so we want to make sure we don't miss anyone!

Thanks for your patience as we get this large group organized as we head into another great season!

Thanks and Go Dolphins!!!

Deadline Monday - Tennis Tournament

Sun, 15 May 2011 23:03:44 GMT

Just a quick reminder that we need your registration for our inaugural Georgetown Mixed Doubles Extravanza! Players of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to join us for a fun weekend of tennis as we kick of summer

Return the attached registration to Kate Roark's mailbox by Monday, May 16!

See you on the courts!

New/Prospective Member Breakfast

Sun, 15 May 2011 17:42:47 GMT

Dear New/Prospective Members,

You are invited to a breakfast on Saturday the 21st. Please view the invitation with this email and respond by May 18th.

Thank you!

Armbands Today

Sun, 15 May 2011 08:44:12 GMT

Just a reminder that I am passing out armbands this morning at my house until 10:00 a.m. (1507 Old Spring House Lane......one block before the pool). I have to finish at 10:00 sharp, so please do not come after that this morning.

I will also be available from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. tonight at the house distributing armbands. Please come by when you can!! Again, it will take 5 minutes at the most!!

Thanks!

Christy

Clarfication for Armbands

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:01:27 GMT

Sorry for the confusion! I sent the ARMBAND email to everyone, including non-members. If you are involved in Swim Team and/or tennis but are NOT a full time member, you do NOT need armbands. They are for members only. Thanks!

Christy

ARMBAND DISTRIBUTION

Thu, 12 May 2011 09:57:00 GMT

YEAH!!! We are in the final stretch before Opening Day, which means.....ARMBAND DISTRIBUTION time!! What will they look like? What color will they be??? Oh, The aniticipation is unbearable!!!

ALL members 11 and older must wear an armband at all times at the pool. It is a nice way to recognize members, especially the many new member faces we will be seeing this year! It is also a way to recognize our guests and make them feel at home when visiting. We will again provide the temporary guest bands at the entrance of the pool for your visitors near the cash box for guest fees.

You all have been very kind to me in the last 2 seasons by picking up your bands in one of the many times that I have specified. PLEASE continue that streak so that I don't have to hunt you down! Our NEW members are the only ones that I should have on my personal delivery list!!! REMEMBER, I CANNOT GIVE YOU ARMBANDS UNLESS YOU HAVE PAID YOUR DUES IN FULL!! SORRY!! NO acceptions! :(

WHEN? To make it easy for you to get your armbands AND fulfill your required volunteer hours, I am going to be available this weekend at the same time as the scheduled workdays (not at the same place, so please read carefully!!).

Saturday, May 14th: Workday at 2, Armbands from 2:00 to 4:00 at GEORGETOWN REC.

Sunday, May 15th: Workday at 9, Armbands from 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at my house a block from the club at 1507 Old Spring House Lane. I have to leave at 10:00, so please do not come after that.

Sunday night, May 15th: Armbands from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at my house 1507 Old Spring House Lane.

I hope that one of these times works for you. Depending on the people remaining, I will post one other time next week for pickup. I will send a reminder email each day of the time scheduled.

NEW MEMBERS: PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU RECEIVED THIS EMAIL so that I know you are on the distribution list!! Thanks everyone! Happy 2011 season!!!

Christy

Memorial Weekend Tennis Reminder

Thu, 12 May 2011 08:22:57 GMT

Morning everyone -

Just a reminder that the deadline to register for our Memorial Day Weekend Mixed Doubles Tournament is next week! It's only $10, and the winners have bragging rights for the entire year! More info below and on the attached flyer.

Clear your Memorial Day weekend for fun on the courts! We are organizing our first tournament of the seasion - a Mixed Doubles Extravaganza, complete with a prizes, all the tennis balls you can hit and the bragging rights that come with being better than everyone else in the neighborhood.

Players of ALL abilities are welcome - pairs will be assigned randomly to ensure that everyone has a chance to win! We will have fun - promise - or you can throw Alex in the pool!

The attached flyer has all the information and a registration form. Please direct questions to Kate Roark at kate.roark@hotmail.com and note that we need your registration by May 16th!

It's only $10 - and we need a big tournout! Hope you can play!

Stay tuned for more tournaments - including Singles and Men's and Women's Doubles - later this year.

Last chance to register!

Thu, 12 May 2011 02:16:00 GMT

Hi,

If you have not registered for the GRC Dolphin Swim Team yet, this is your last chance before our season starts next week!

If you have registered, you should have just received a confirmation test message letting you know you are registered. If you did not receive it, you are not registered at this time.

To register, please let Marcy Downey know that you will be registering at marcydowney@yahoo.com, fill out the attached registration, register at www.atlantaswimming.com and send the form and fee made out to GRC to: Marcy Downey 1495 Devonshire Way, 30338.

This is also the last chance to be a sponsor of our team and to get your name/logo on the back of our 160+ Tshirts! For more information, please reply to this message.

Go Dolphins!

Thanks,

Georgetown Dolphin Swim Team

Test message for 2011 Season

Thu, 12 May 2011 02:06:21 GMT

Hi Dolphin Families!

This is a test message for our new 2011 swim team distribution list. If you have received this message we have you registered for the Dolphin swim team.

There will be a message soon regarding all the details of our exciting 2011 season that is just around the corner!

If you got this in error, please reply to this message and we can remove you from the list.

Thanks!

Georgetown Dolphin Swim Team

Final Spring Workdays

Wed, 11 May 2011 20:05:21 GMT

Hi everyone - Summer is here! We'll have a final spring workday doubleheader this weekend, and hope you can join us.

One Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. and one Sunday, May 15 at 9 a.m. Please drop me a note if you plan to attend and haven't done so. Plan on two or three hours. If you have previously rsvp'd thanks!

We will spend the time making sure the pool is ready for opening day next weekend, and giving the inside of the clubhouse new paint and some TLC.

Every family expected to contribute to at least one workday, or contribute $50 for supplies and materials. Please RSVP to me with your preferred date, or drop your check to PO Box 22843, Dunwoody GA 30338.

For those of you who have responded with funds or with your preferred date, thank you!

Alex

Attention Swim Team Parents! Please Read!

Thu, 05 May 2011 10:49:39 GMT

Morning everyone - We are in desparate need for more helpers for the warming cover.

We have more than 100 families involved in the swim team, but only 13 who have offered to help with the cover. If you want to avoid blue lips and shivering kids, we really need your help for the next month.

On the calendar, we have "Cover AM" and "Cover PM" on every day through June 5. On any slot that has only one or two names, or "nobody," we need helpers.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Calendar.aspx

Three people per shift, please! It takes about 10 minutes with three people! AM shift is 7 a.m.; PM shift is 7 p.m. through May 19, then 9 p.m. through June 5.

Email Martha Armour (martha.armour@gmail.com) with your preferred dates and shifts. She will add you to the calendar.

Thanks for your help.
Alex

Workday doubleheader - Saturday and Sunday

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:07:29 GMT

Hi everyone - Summer is just around the corner, and the pool is looking better and better. We'll have a doubleheader this weekend of workdays, and hope you can join us.

One Saturday, April 30 at 1 p.m. and one Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. Please drop me a note if you haven't and plan to attend. Plan on two or three hours. If you have previously rsvp'd thanks!

As a reminder, we have workdays scheduled for two additional dates. They are

- May 14, 2 p.m.
- May 15, 9 a.m.

For those of you who have responded with funds or with your preferred date, thank you!

Alex

Memorial Day Tennis Tournament

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:59:44 GMT

All - Clear your Memorial Day weekend for fun on the courts! We are organizing our first tournament of the seasion - a Mixed Doubles Extravaganza, complete with a prizes, all the tennis balls you can hit and the bragging rights that come with being better than everyone else in the neighborhood.

Players of ALL abilities are welcome - pairs will be assigned randomly to ensure that everyone has a chance to win! We will have fun - promise - or you can throw Alex in the pool!

The attached flyer has all the information. Please direct questions to Kate Roark at kate.roark@hotmail.com and note that we need your registration by May 16th!

It's only $10 - and we need a big tournout! Hope you can play!

Stay tuned for more tournaments - including Singles and Men's and Women's Doubles - later this year.

Pool Cover Team

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:31:57 GMT

Everyone - The safety cover is off the pool and it's time to get the water warmed up!

As you remember, we purchased a warming cover last year, and were pleased with the results. For those of you who felt the water at Village Mill the first week of meets, you know what I mean!

We were able to get the water to 70 degrees by May 20. This year, I think we can get it to 75 degrees - but we need your help to take the cover off during the day to capture the sun's energy and replace it at night to prevent evaporation and the huge cooling effect that process has on the water. It is a 10 minute project that requires three people.

This is a link to a signup page on the pool's website. We will meet at the pool at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/user/Survey.aspx?id=121

Please sign up for as many sessions below as you can. I will post a second schedule once swim team begins that will take us through the first week in the June - when we should be close to 80 degrees!

We need three people for each morning and three people for each evening. Once a slot is filled, I will remove it from the list.

Thanks for your support!

Summer Tennis Tournaments - Survey

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:54:00 GMT

We are trying to organize some tennis round robin tournaments for this summer... Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend.

They will likey start on Friday night and finish with championship matches on Monday.

Please answer the three questions below or complete the brief survey on the club's web page (www.georgetownrec.com/user/Survey.aspx?id=120). Send your preferences directly to Kate Roark at kate.roark@hotmail.com.

Keep in mind, there will be tangible prizes as well as bragging rights!

Please let us know your thoughts by April 20, 2011, as Memorial Day is just around the corner.Question #1: Which two do you think will be most fun and get the most participation? (pick two)

Mixed doubles

Men's and women's doubles

Men's and women's singles

Question #2: For the doubles, would you rather choose your own partner or sign up as an individual and have teams paired randomly?

pick your own partner

Question #3: How many people from your household would be interested in playing in the tournament?

Reminder - First Workday Sunday, 1 p.m.

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 09:48:45 GMT

Hi everyone - Just a reminder that we have the first member workday on the calendar for Sunday at 1 p.m. Hope you can join us - drop me a note if you haven't and plan to attend. Plan on two or three hours.

As a reminder, we have workdays scheduled for four additional dates. They are

- April 30, 1 p.m.
- May 1, 2 p.m.
- May 14, 2 p.m.
- May 15, 9 a.m.

For those of you who have responded with funds or with your preferred date, thank you!

Alex

Workdays, Dues and Spring Update

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:19:25 GMT

Good evening everyone, hope you are doing well.

I'm overdue for an update to you, so I'll try to hit the high points and let you know what is going on with the club.

Workdays: We had tentatively scheduled the first of the sping general workdays for Sunday, March 27. With the weather, and my lack of time thanks to a cute but loud three-week old girl, we'll skip Sunday and look to stay busy on the next five dates. They are:
- April 10, 1 p.m.
- April 30, 1 p.m.
- May 1, 2 p.m.
- May 14, 2 p.m.
- May 15, 9 a.m.
Every family expected to contribute to at least one workday, or contribute $50 for supplies and materials. Please RSVP to me with your preferred date, or drop your check to PO Box 22843, Dunwoody GA 30338.

Swim team. Signups were today, and turnout was strong. Our class of 35 Nemoes has been filled, and we won't be able accept any more kids who don't plan to swim in meets. Our swim team leadership will be in touch with important dates, additional practice information and other materials.

Dues. First installment (50%) is due April 1. Second installment is due May 1. Your prompt payment and continued support is sincerely appreciated! Remember that members are eligible for $50 referral bonus for each new member they recruit, and we have a number of discounts available now through early May. info@georgetownrec.com.

Tennis. We announced our youth clinics for the spring last week, and would like to expand our ALTA teams to include additional members of the community. Information is available in the announcements at www.georgetownrec.com or from tennis@georgetownrec.com.
Note that we replaced windscreens on the lower courts this week. ...Reservations are required for all use of the courts. ...Also, please be sure to lock the courts and clubhouse door (you have to pull a bit to engage the lock) when leaving. ...Stay tuned for information about more tennis events on the horizon.

Community garden. It appears we may have some plots available for the 2011 season. The first year was a resounding success and we're looking forward to the bounty from this year. Also, growing will be a bit easier with the water line we will have at the plots. email Susan Harper spd71@yahoo.com.

The future. I get asked all the time about what's going on with the property, and I assure you we are working diligently to secure the long term future of the club. We recently met with our landowner, Jim Cowart, (the club owns all the improvements and has a long term lease on the property) and had a very fruitful discussion. It's premature to share too many details, but it was a good meeting, and the future bodes well for the club.

Your support of the Georgetown Recreation Club - we have grown from 96 members to more than 130 in three years - will be a huge factor as we move forward.

That's it for tonight. Thanks for your support and drop me a line with questions or thoughts.

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club

Registration this Saturday!

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:13:55 GMT

HI!

There is a lot of information in this message, but we wanted to send it all out again so that you would have it all in one place.

We will not be taking late registrations, so please be sure to mail your registration in ahead of time, or to bring it to registration on Saturday.

Welcome back to the 2011 Swim Team Season! We are excited for another great season, and happy to announce that all of our coaches are returning!

We are in need of volunteers for registration on Saturday. If you can help, please let Sharon Esptein know at: sharoneplevin@gmail.com

Registration for this season will be this Saturday, March 26th from 2:30-4:30pm for GRC members in the clubhouse and from 4:30-6:00pm for non-members. Fees this year are $85 for members and $150 for non-members and include a Dolphin swim team Tshirt. The registration form is attached and checks should be made payable to GRC. Members will also be able to mail their registration in ahead of time if their GRC membership dues are paid. If you mail it in, you do not need to come to registration, but it must be received by 3/26. You cannot register as a member until your dues are paid. You can mail the swim team registration to:

Sharon Epstein

4620 Kings Down Ct.

Atlanta, GA 30338

This year our Nemo group will have a maximum of 35 swimmers.

ALL swimmers must register with the ASA even if they will not be swimming in meets.

You must register with the ASA by 4/1, and need to have the confirmation # provided to you once you register, on our registration form. The ASA fee is $20. To register, please click on this link: http://www.atlantaswimming.com/index.asp and then click on the swimmer on the top left of the page.

This year we will once again have our recycled bathing suit sale. If you have a bathing suit that you would like to recycle, please drop your donation off at the home of Sherri Arial (1577 1577 Chateau Dr.) or Terri Polk (4546 Village Springs Place-North Springs dead ends to it). Both families have an orange container at the front of their home for the suits. This year's style is the same as last year. The recycled suits will be on sale at the registration for $10 each and all proceeds benefit the Dolphins.

We are still in need of many volunteers to fill key roles this year, including Sponsorship Coordinator. If you are interested in becoming more involved, we would love to have you. Please email Marcy Downey at marcydowney@yahoo.com for more information. THANK YOU to those who have already committed to helping make our season a success!!

The full calendar will be available soon, but here are some key dates:

May 16th afternoon practices begin (NO Nemos this week!)

Afternoon practice times:

Nemos.....4:15 - 4:45

6 and under....4:45 - 5:30

7 & 8.....5:30 - 6:15pm

9 and up....6:15 - 7pm

May 22nd 4:00pm Timed Trials/Mock Meet

May 23rd Morning practices start (1st week of Nemo practice)

8-8:30am Nemos

8:30-9:15 6 and Under

9:30-10:15 7 and 8 year olds

10:15-10:45 9 and up

May 29th Stroke Clinic

Meet schedule: May 31st, June 7,14,21 and 28.

Championship meet at GA Tech: June 30-July 2nd.

Swim Suit Ordering Information:

1. Go to kastawayswimwear.com

2. Click on Sign In in the upper right corner of the website.

3. ***YOU MUST REGISTER WITH kastawayswimwear.com FIRST BEFORE YOU CAN ACCESS THE TEAM SECTION OF THE WEBSITE.***

4. If you have already registered with kastawayswimwear.com, skip steps 5 & 6 and go to step 7.

5. If you have not registered with kastawayswimwear.com, go to Not Registered and click Create New Account.

6. Fill out all the required information and click Create Account.

7. Click on Sign In above the links bar. Enter your email address and password and click Sign In.

8. Click on Teams/Guard Central.

9. Enter the Team Login: GTST338 (case sensitive)

10. Enter the Team Password: GTOWN (case sensitive)

Thanks and Go Dolphins!!

NEW! Youth Tennis this Spring

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:26:26 GMT

We have had numerous requests to re-establish the youth tennis program at the club, and wanted you to know that we have heard you loud and clear!

Beginning Monday, April 11, we have asked Tennis Academy of the South to offer weekly drills for children 4 and older at the club's courts. The lineup of teaching pros is impressive and we believe your kids will enjoy the program. The spring program will run through May 30 on Monday afternoons.

The tentative schedule is:
4-5 year olds from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
6-8 year olds from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
9 year olds & up from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Each court is limited to six children to ensure plenty of one-on-one instruction. Cost is $15 per session ($120 for 8 sessions).

If demand warrants additional lessons, session, summer camps, etc, we will likely ask TAS to offer them to the membership first, and if space allows, non-member children.

For additional information or to register, please contact Shawn Shawn Barbee
Cell: (404) 285-3769
Email: sslmccarthy@aol.com

The attached document outlines the goals for each of the age groups, and provides some background on the teaching professionals.

Shawn and her team are also enrolling kids for private and small group lessons to be held at the club this spring and beyond. Be sure to contact her for more information.

Thanks and hope you can hit the courts!

Swim Suit Information

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 01:33:20 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

We have received several questions about the swim suit this year. It will be the same suit as last year. The suit will be available for sizing and purchase at registration thanks to Libby Nelson. For those of you who would like to order it on line, or to check it out, please follow the below steps. You do not have to have this exact suit, but we ask that you at least have similar colors. Thanks!

1. Go to kastawayswimwear.com

2. Click on Sign In in the upper right corner of the website.

3. ***YOU MUST REGISTER WITH kastawayswimwear.com FIRST BEFORE YOU CAN ACCESS THE TEAM SECTION OF THE WEBSITE.***

4. If you have already registered with kastawayswimwear.com, skip steps 5 & 6 and go to step 7.

5. If you have not registered with kastawayswimwear.com, go to Not Registered and click Create New Account.

6. Fill out all the required information and click Create Account.

7. Click on Sign In above the links bar. Enter your email address and password and click Sign In.

8. Click on Teams/Guard Central.

9. Enter the Team Login: GTST338 (case sensitive)

10. Enter the Team Password: GTOWN (case sensitive)

Thanks and GO Dolhpins!!

ASA registration link

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:21:06 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

The original link to the ASA (Atlanta Swim Association) registration is no longer working. Please click on this link http://www.atlantaswimming.com/index.asp and then click on the swimmer on the top left of the page. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thank you!

Georgetown Dolphin 2011 Swim Season

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:14:07 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Welcome back to the 2011 Swim Team Season! We are excited for another great season, and happy to announce that all of our coaches are returning!

Registration for this season will be on Saturday, March 26th from 2:30-4:30pm for GRC members in the clubhouse and from 4:30-6:00pm for non-members. Fees this year are $85 for members and $150 for non-members and include a Dolphin swim team Tshirt. The registration form is attached and checks should be made payable to GRC. Members will also be able to mail their registration in ahead of time if their GRC membership dues are paid. If you mail it in, you do not need to come to registration, but it must be received by 3/26. You cannot register as a member until your dues are paid. You can mail the swim team registration to:

Sharon Epstein

4620 Kings Down Ct.

Atlanta, GA 30338

This year our Nemo group will have a maximum of 35 swimmers.

ALL swimmers must register with the ASA even if they will not be swimming in meets. Please follow this link to register

https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/%28S%28vfe4tt55spu3wz2vso1oqsuk%29%29/Form.aspx?regkey=RpYOYPxE378wNjTYCkFkMw%3d%3d&qid=2275

You must register with the ASA by 4/1, and need to have the confirmation # provided to you once you register, on our registration form. The ASA fee is $20.

We are still in need of many volunteers to fill key roles this year, including Concessions Coordinator and Sponsorship Coordinator. If you are interested in becoming more involved, we would love to have you. Please email Marcy Downey at marcydowney@yahoo.com for more information. THANK YOU to those who have already committed to helping make our season a success!!

The full calendar will be available soon, but here are some key dates:

May 16th afternoon practices begin (NO Nemos this week!) More details on this to come.

May 22nd 4:00pm Timed Trials/Mock Meet

May 23rd Morning practices start (1st week of Nemo practice)

8-8:30am Nemos
8:30-9:15 6 and Under
9:30-10:15 7 and 8 year olds
10:15-10:45 9 and up

May 29th Stroke Clinic

Meet schedule: May 31st, June 7,14,21 and 28.

Championship meet at GA Tech: June 30-July 2nd.

Thanks and GO DOLPHINS!!

Reminder - Redisctricing meeting Saturday

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:17:55 GMT

Hi everyone,

Due to the number of attendees, we've changed the location of tomorrow's redistricting meeting. We will be meeting at Calvary Church of Atlanta, still at 2 p.m. Look for signs when you get there. You need to park on the right hand side of the building, not on the left side where the school is.

The meeting will still be at 2 p.m. We'll put signs down at the clubhouse.

Thanks--see you tomorrow.

Susan Harper

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Hi everyone -

Apologies for the mass email from the club, but I did want to make sure you are aware of a meeting this weekend at the club.

As many of you know, there is a huge redistricting threat hovering over the neighborhood that demands your attention, whether or not you have kids in the Dekalb Schools.

You are welcome at a meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Church of Atlanta to plot the strategy for a coordinated neighborhood response to be presented at the next meeting on January 13th, and pushed aggressively through every other official and unofficial channel we can.

Under one scenario proposed, kids in the Chateau and Georgetown neighborhoods would be carved out of the Dunwoody school cluster and placed in the Chamblee city cluster, from elementary through high school.

It's bad on all sorts of levels, from our kids' education to likely negative impact on your property values. In short, we cannot let this happen. Throw in the proposed closure of Kittredge, new lines for North Springs, Heathwood and Village Springs, and many of us will be severely, and negatively, affected.

Thanks in advance for your active involvement. Feel free to email me (alexhill2@hotmail.com) or Susan Harper (spd71@yahoo.com).

Alex

School redistricting meeting Saturday, 2 p.m.

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:06:01 GMT

Hi everyone -

Apologies for the mass email from the club, but I did want to make sure you are aware of a meeting this weekend at the club.

As many of you know, there is a huge redistricting threat hovering over the neighborhood that demands your attention, whether or not you have kids in the Dekalb Schools.

You are welcome at a meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Georgetown clubhouse to plot the strategy for a coordinated neighborhood response to be presented at the next meeting on January 13th, and pushed aggressively through every other official and unofficial channel we can.

Thanks in advance for your active involvement. Feel free to email me (alexhill2@hotmail.com) or Susan Harper (spd71@yahoo.com).

Alex

Reminder - Georgetown Annual Meeting Sunday, 1 p.m

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:21:52 GMT

Just a reminder - our annual meeting is Sunday, December 5 at 1 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Hope you can make it!

Alex

It's that time of year again - our annual member meeting for the Georgetown Recreation Club.

It will be at the clubhouse on December 5, 2010, from 1-2:30 p.m.

We will cover the club's operations from 2010, our plans for 2011, the leadership team for 2011, and some key work that we need to do over the next decade.

I'm pleased to announce that the leadership team plans return almost intact. I'll be back as President, entering my fourth year, and the second of two years in this term.

Also interested in returning are Steve Ellet as VP, Christy Archibald as Membership, Merrie Bouton as Treasurer, Kyle Epstein as Special Projects, Patrick Arnold as Secretary, Jack Higginbotham as Grounds/Facilities, Martha Armour as Web, Carol Gregoire as Swim Team, Susan Harper as Community Garden and Stephanie Holmes as Scheduling.

Voting board members (VP, Treasurer, Membership, Grounds, Secretary, Special Projects) are subject to a membership vote each year at the meeting. The non-voting positions are key advisors over their areas and are appointed by the board.

We want to thank Ken Odom for his work on Tennis. We have managed to get all four courts resurfaced since 2009, and continue to enjoy the revenues that we collect from non-residents that play on our courts. We will be seeking nominees for this position.

We have a number of execellent opportunities if you would like to get involved. We will be seeking volunteers to serve on strategic planning, capital and lease committees. These positions will help set our strategy and facilities over the next decade, and will begin the process of evaluating our lease to the GRC land, which expires in 2019.

We will also be seeking appointees for Social and Volunteer Directors, vital positions that were open in 2010 and need a dedicated resource for 2011.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend:
http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=3656

And please email me directly (president@georgetownrec.com) if you would like to be considered for any voting or non-voting position.

Thanks and see you in a few weeks!
Alex Hill

Annual Member Meeting - Dec 5, 2010 @ 1 p.m.

Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:03:55 GMT

Good evening everyone -

It's that time of year again - our annual member meeting for the Georgetown Recreation Club.

It will be at the clubhouse on December 5, 2010, from 1-2:30 p.m.

We will cover the club's operations from 2010, our plans for 2011, the leadership team for 2011, and some key work that we need to do over the next decade.

I'm pleased to announce that the leadership team plans return almost intact. I'll be back as President, entering my fourth year, and the second of two years in this term.

We will also be seeking appointees for Social and Volunteer Directors, vital positions that were open in 2010 and need a dedicated resource for 2011.

Please RSVP if you plan to attend:
http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=3656

And please email me directly (president@georgetownrec.com) if you would like to be considered for any voting or non-voting position.

Thanks and see you in a few weeks!
Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club

Halloween Parade and Party!

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:54:52 GMT

Hi everyone,

If you are not headed to the club for the Halloween parade this Sunday, you can stop reading and send this to the trash can. If you are celebrating with Women's Club (and you should - it's a great event and the weather looks pretty good!), please read on.

Parking. We will do it the exact same way we do it for swim meets. That means leave plenty of room along the drive to get vehicles through.

- Nose in parking along the west side of Old Georgetown Circle under the power lines; parallel parking on the other side.

- Parking only on the SOUTH side of Old Springhouse - do not park on the right side of the road as you head down to the pool area. The fire trucks will not be able to get through.

- We will open up the pool deck and restrooms. Please be very careful around the cover - AND PLEASE WATCH YOUR KIDS very carefully around the cover. We don't need any little guys or gals wondering out in the middle of the safety cover.

- We will plan to back the fire truck/ ambulance down the drive and start the parade there.

- We will have all our tables and chairs available, but I would suggest you bring a folding chair or two if you can.

- A wagon is a great idea for the little ones - that loop is longer than you think!

- There will be a few of us down there helping with set up, clean up and parking. More helpers are always welcome. We'll be down there by 3 or 3:15.

Thanks as always!
Alex

2011 ALTA Mixed Doubles

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:18:32 GMT

Anyone interested in Winter 2011 ALTA Mixed Doubles? Any or no experience is welcome, just need to have a tennis racquet. Kate Roark is getting a team together for this Winter. If you are interested email Kate at kate.roark@hotmail.com, the deadline for the roster is 10/21.

Match Play for Winter: Sundays @ 1:00 PM
1^st Match -- Sunday, January 9, 2011
Last Match – Sunday, February 20, 2011

Thanks,
Ken Odom

Georgetown Area Master Plan - Meeting 7 p.m. t

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:13:47 GMT

Everyone - A number of your neighbors and members are actively involved in the planning process for the Georgetown Area Master Plan.

This is the plan that will shape the direction and intent of land use and development for the Georgetown Area, which has been loosely defined as everything between the Kroger shopping center and the the old Emory hospital, including the PVC farm, the Georgia Power facility, and the current pile of apartments and condos.

Tonight, there is the second in a series of Community Meetings for this area at 7 p.m in the Peachtree Charter Middle School Cafeteria. I encourage you to attend and provide your input to the developing plan.

I've been involved in subcomittee for the Georgetown Area with a number of your neighbors, and we are encouraged by both the progress and the scope of the project. A lot of good can come out of it - as long as we all actively contribute to the process.

If you can attend, please do so. If you can't, please take a moment to complete the survey on the City of Dunwoody website - www.dunwoodyga. gov. Tell us what you want, what you like and what you don't want to see in the Georgetown area. The Georgetown Master Plan link is on the left side of the home page.

As always, thanks for your involvement and interest in improvements to our community, and let me know if you have any questions or thoughts about the process.

Alex

Fall 2010 - Kids and Teens Tennis Programs

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:00:55 GMT

Hello All,

We have only had two parents confirm as of today, although others have shown interest. Therefore we are pushing the start date back one week to 9/28 to see if the others will confirm and/or join. If there are not enough children, the program will be cancelled for the fall.

Thanks,

Ken Odom

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          FALL 2010
   Kids and Teens Tennis Program

                                                            at

                                     Georgetown Recreation Club

The participants of the program will learn the basics of the game, rules, and sportsmanship. We will also focus on eye-hand coordination, introduction to tennis, tennis stroke technique, tennis strategy and rally.

Session 1- Tennis Superstars 1 (Ages 4-6): 3pm to 4 pm

Session 2- Tennis Superstars 2 (Ages 7-10): 4pm to 5 pm

Session 3- Tennis Superstars 3 (Ages 11-15): 5pm to 6 pm

The cost for the 10-week program is $150 per child ($15/per session) for members of Georgetown Recreation Club and $175 for non-members. This cost includes the use of all equipment- tennis balls, misc. teaching aids, etc.), and a each child will receive a certificate of completion signed by Simon Mbock.

Dates:

Dates/10- Week Season: September 28^st – Nov 30^rd, 2010

Camp Days: Every Tuesday (Subject to change pending on # participants)

Sign up deadline is Sunday, September 19th, 2010. Please email smtennisacademy@aol.com if you are interested. Please include student's name and age, as well as parents' contact information.

Payment is due the first day of practice.

Simon Mbock
PTR Certified Tennis Professional
smtennisacademy@aol.com

LAST DAY TO SIGNUP FOR: Fall - Kids &Teens Tennis

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:39:58 GMT

Reminder: Today is the last day to sign up for Fall Kids and Teens Tennis.

FALL 2010

Kids and Teens Tennis Program

Georgetown Recreation Club

The participants of the program will learn the basics of the game, rules, and sportsmanship. We will also focus on eye-hand coordination, introduction to tennis, tennis stroke technique, tennis strategy and rally.

Session 1- Tennis Superstars 1 (Ages 4-6): 3pm to 4 pm

Session 2- Tennis Superstars 2 (Ages 7-10): 4pm to 5 pm

Session 3- Tennis Superstars 3 (Ages 11-15): 5pm to 6 pm

The cost for the 10-week program is $150 per child ($15/per session) for members of Georgetown Recreation Club and $175 for non-members. This cost includes the use of all equipment- tennis balls, misc. teaching aids, etc.), and a each child will receive a certificate of completion signed by Simon Mbock.

Dates:

Dates/10- Week Season: September 21^st – Nov 23^rd, 2010

Camp Days: Every Tuesday (Subject to change pending on # participants)

Sign up deadline is Sunday, September 19th, 2010. Please email smtennisacademy@aol.com if you are interested. Please include student's name and age, as well as parents' contact information.

Payment is due the first day of practice.

Simon Mbock
PTR Certified Tennis Professional
smtennisacademy@aol.com

Fall 2010 - Kids and Teens Tennis Programs

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:59:28 GMT

FALL 2010

Kids and Teens Tennis Program

Georgetown Recreation Club

Session 1- Tennis Superstars 1 (Ages 4-6): 3pm to 4 pm

Session 2- Tennis Superstars 2 (Ages 7-10): 4pm to 5 pm

Session 3- Tennis Superstars 3 (Ages 11-15): 5pm to 6 pm

Dates:

Dates/10- Week Season: September 21^st – Nov 23^rd, 2010

Camp Days: Every Tuesday (Subject to change pending on # participants)

Sign up deadline is Sunday, September 19th, 2010. Please email smtennisacademy@aol.com if you are interested. Please include student's name and age, as well as parents' contact information.

Payment is due the first day of practice.

Simon Mbock
PTR Certified Tennis Professional
smtennisacademy@aol.com

Bottom Tennis Court Ready to Play

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:23:00 GMT

Hello All,

I am pleased to announce that the bottom tennis courts have been resurfaced. They are now open and available for play.

Also, please be sure to lock up the gates when you leave, this helps to protect our investment in the courts.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thanks,
Ken Odom

Great weekend(s) for the pool!

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:02:18 GMT

Hi everyone - Hope you are having a great Friday. A quick update on the pool and events over this and next weekend.

The pool will remain open regular fall hours through Sunday, September 12.
- Mon-Thur 4-8p
- Friday 4-9p
- Saturday 11a - 9p
- Sunday 11a - 8p

On Labor Day, Monday, Sept 6, the hours will be:
- 11a - 8p

There were two more pool focused social events on the calendar - a Labor Day cookout and an End of Year Adult Party on Sept 11. We will not be holding an official Labor Day event.

We are, however, working on the End of Year Party - Women's Club scheduled its cocktail party that night, so we are exploring alternatives, including a concurrent event with Women's Club, or holding our event after the cocktail party. We hope to have that resolved shortly.

Also a possibility: The Georgetown Last Splash on Sept 12. Stay tuned for information, and apologies for changing the schedule on you.

Finally, stay tuned for a fall chili cookoff - dates and times to be announced.

Lastly, thanks for a great swim season and your tremendous support. We have had hiccups, but I'm generally pleased with the year.

So take advantage of this spectacular weather through the end of the year, and make a final trip or two to the pool with your family.

Alex

Reminder - Pool Party Saturday night

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:17:57 GMT

Just a reminder - let us know if you will join us!

RSVP here: http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=3128

Our last party was so much fun, we decided to add an event to the calendar at the last minute!

Join us for a casual gathering on Saturday night at the pool to celebrate the kids back in school and the looming football season.

Bring your suit, an appetizer or dessert to share and your iPod. We'll provide a keg of adult beverages and sound (and yes, we will keep it down this time!).

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Place: Georgetown Pool

Attire: Swimsuits!

Sitters: Team up, share, bribe your neighbors if necessary! You don't want to miss this party!

Let us know if you can join us - RSVP today!

Top Courts Closed -Thurs (8/26) and Friday (8/27)

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:56:37 GMT

All – In addition to the updates to the bottom courts, this Thursday (8/26) and Friday (8/27) the top courts will be closed as well. We are repairing some of the major cracks on the top courts. This means there will be no courts available for play on these days. Sorry for the inconvenience.

The combination to these courts will be changed during the process, and will be returned to the original combination when they are available for play.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.

Thanks,
Ken Odom
kenodomjr@yahoo.com

Lower tennis courts closed for resurfacing

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:41:39 GMT

All - Our vendor began work on the lower tennis courts this morning and they will be closed for about two weeks to be repaired and resurfaced, depending on weather.

The combination to these courts has been changed during the rehab process, and will be returned to the original combination when they are available for play.

In the meantime, please be sure to reserve the top courts for your matches and practice. We expect all four courts to be available for play when the fall ALTA season begins.

Members and ALTA team members are reminded to reserve your courts at http://www.georgetownrec.com/user/Reservations.aspx

Please contact our tennis cooridinator Ken Odom (kenodomjr@yahoo.com) with questions or concerns.

Thanks,
Georgetown Recreation Club

Adult Party, Round 2! Saturday, Aug 28

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:54:46 GMT

Our last party was so much fun, we decided to add an event to the calendar at the last minute!

Join us for a casual gathering on Saturday night at the pool to celebrate the kids back in school and the looming football season.

Bring your suit, an appetizer or desert to share and your iPod. We'll provide a keg of adult beverages and sound (and yes, we will keep it down this time!).

Date: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Place: Georgetown Pool
Attire: Swimsuits!
Sitters: Team up, share, bribe your neighbors if necessary! You don't want to miss this party!

See you Saturday night!

Notes for Saturday Member party - please read!

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:37:42 GMT

Hi everyone - We're expecting a big turnout for Saturday afternoon's member appreciation festivities and I want to make a couple quick and helpful observations about the day.

First the pool will be open usual summer hours - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, then shift to fall hours. They are posted here.

Other notes:

- Food is rain or shine.

- Wear your wristband. No band = no yummy food.

- Sean Penn is supplying sound, so bring your favorite iPod mix. First person to shuffle in Barry Manilow will have their membership revoked. Just kidding. Sort of.

- Food will be served about 5:30 p.m. in the cluhouse, and the grilling crew will be working hard throughout the afternoon to get everything ready.

- We will have regular and adult Rum punch available. We will also be offering beer for a modest donation to the pool. If you plan to get really thirsty, I suggest BYOB.

- Park as you would for a swim meet, which means leave plenty of room for cars to get through, only one side of Old Spring House, etc. Nose-in, diagonal parking along the drive and Georgetown Trail, please.

- Bouncy water slide in the grass - please be careful and please ask your kids to brush themselves off before they get in the pool.

- Be listening for games before and after dinner, both adult and kids.

- Big crowd means limited seating. Make friends, throw a couple extra chairs in the minivan and find a place for everyone, please!

- What can you bring? Desserts.
We have everything else covered. A few cookies, brownies or bars will go a long way!

Thanks and see you Saturday afternoon!
Alex

Reminder - RSVP for Member Apprec Party!

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:17:46 GMT

Reminder - if you haven't RSVP'd, please do so TODAY at the link below!

= = =

Join us for our annual member appreciation party as many of the young ones get ready to go back to school!

It will be a Caribbean cookout theme, with some yummy food and drink.

Cliff Chapman and his crew will be roasting a pig, and we will have tasty marinated chicken and hot dogs available as well.

On the side will be:
- Mac and Cheese
- Caribbean rice
- Caribbean salad

Drinks will include:
- Mango and Raspberry Lemonade for everyone
- Jamaican Martinis for adults
- Ice cold beer (Red Stripe or Caribe if we can find it in cans!)

RSVP deadline is !!TODAY!! Wednesday, Aug 4!

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=2546

Let us know the number of adults, kids and meat preference. And don't forget this is an appreciation party - so there is no cost to you.

Dinner will be served at 5:30, and the party will be going all afternoon - stay tuned for more details and see you next weekend!

Member Appreciation Party - Sat Aug 7 - RSVP TODAY

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:10:24 GMT

Join us for our annual member appreciation party as many of the young ones get ready to go back to school!

It will be a Caribbean cookout theme, with some yummy food and drink.

Cliff Chapman and his crew will be roasting a pig, and we will have tasty marinated chicken and hot dogs available as well.

On the side will be:
- Mac and Cheese
- Caribbean rice
- Caribbean salad

Drinks will include:
- Mango and Raspberry Lemonade for everyone
- Jamaican Martinis for adults
- Ice cold beer (Red Stripe or Caribe if we can find it in cans!)

RSVP deadline is Wednesday, Aug 4!

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=2546

Let us know the number of adults, kids and meat preference. And don't forget this is an appreciation party - so there is no cost to you.

Dinner will be served at 5:30, and the party will be going all afternoon - stay tuned for more details and see you next weekend!

Save the Date - Member Appreciation Party Aug 7

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:59:43 GMT

Hi Everyone - Just a reminder that we will be thanking our members for a great summer season on August 7 with our Member Appreciation Party. This is the last event before DeKalb schools start, and marks the final weekend of the extended summer pool hours.

We'll have food and fun for everyone.

Stay tuned for details and for a RSVP!

NO Wed. Night Supper this week July 28

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:32:31 GMT

Supper this week has been cancelled....stay tuned for next week's menu!

Send the Blombergs off in style!

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:16:59 GMT

Hi Everyone - As many of you know, Petter, Brit, Astrid and Fred are just days away from heading back to Sweden.

They will be down at the pool for dinner on Saturday night (July 24), and we would love to show them some love and send them off in style.

The Bodells will be grilling; feel free to bring whatever you may want to nosh on - but no Swedish meatballs! With your help we can make it the unofficial social event of the summer.

Thanks and see you tomorrow when we bid the Blombergs a fond farewell! (PS - They won't be getting this note - so it will be a surprise!)

Alex

Last Day to RSVP for Wed. Night Supper

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:07:07 GMT

Come to the pool for dinner sponsored by the Chef's Table Personal Chef Service!

Menu: Grilled Chicken Sausage Sandwich w/ Carmelized Onions on the side, Hot Dogs for Kids, Caribbean Cole Slaw w/ Pineapple, Parmesan & Veggie Pasta Salad w/Olive Oil, Juicy Sliced Watermelon, and Assorted Cookie-Type Desserts.

Adults $9

Kids:$5

Water will also be sold for $1. Cash and checks accepted at the door. Dinner we begin serving at 5:45!

Please RSVP by today Monday, July 19!

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=2553

Wednesday Night Supper- July 21

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:51:35 GMT

Come to the pool for dinner sponsored by the Chef's Table Personal Chef Service!

Adults $9

Kids:$5

Water will also be sold for $1. Cash and checks accepted at the door. Dinner we begin serving at 5:45!

Please RSVP by Monday, July 19!

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=2553

Wednesday Night Supper- July 21

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:46:44 GMT

Come to the pool for dinner sponsored by the Chef's Table Personal Chef Service!

Adults $9

Kids:$5

Water will also be sold for $1. Cash and checks accepted at the door. Dinner we begin serving at 5:45!

Please RSVP by Monday, July 19!

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=2553

July 14 Dinner CANCELLED

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:23:11 GMT

Hello All,

The Wednesday night dinner this week has been cancelled due to lack of interest. The menu for the following week will be sent out soon!

Reminder to RSVP July 14 Wednesday Night Supper

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:19:38 GMT

This weeks supper is sponsored by Culinary Accents!

Menu: Ceasar Salad, Baked Meat Pasta Pie, Bow-tie Pasta Primavera, Garlic & Rosemary Breadsticks, Assorted Pick-up Sweets

Adults: $9 Kids: $5

Dinner will be served at 5:45. Checks and cash accepted at the door. Water will be sold for $1.

Please RSVP by July 12!

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=2790

Way to go Dolphins!

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:10:46 GMT

The Dolphins did great job participating in the Dunwoody 4th of July parade! Attached is a great picture of our group.

The Georgetown Dolphins won second place for our banner! I will be picking up the ribbon next week.

In addition to amazing weather, we had a great showing and a spirited group. Special thanks to the parents who donated decorations, candy, doughnuts, etc. and assisted in carrying the banners. Also, BIG thanks to Izzi and Isabella who both led the Georgetown cheer all throughout the parade route.

A special thanks to Roxanne Haslach for organizing our group again this year for the parade!

Jluy 14 Wednesday Night Supper

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:11:55 GMT

Next week's Wednesday Night Supper is sponsored by Culinary Accents!

Menu: Ceasar Salad, Baked Meat Pasta Pie, Bow-tie Pasta Primavera, Garlic & Rosemary Breadsticks, Assorted Pick-up Sweets

Adults: $9 Kids: $5

Dinner will be served at 5:45. Checks and cash accepted at the door. Water will be sold for $1.

Please RSVP by July 11!

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=2790

4th of July Parade!

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:45:07 GMT

It is not too late to participate! Please contact Roxanne directly at rhaslach@att.net if you would like to participate or with any questions.

The parade is this Monday, July 5th! Here are the particulars --

MEETING LOCATION - ST. Luke¹s Church parking lot (corner of Vermack and Mt.
Vernon). You can park your car here if you want. Entrance is from the
side.

TIME 8:15 - 9:00am for arrival and preparation; parade begins at 9:30. We
are the first swim team who will walk -- we are #12!!! So PLEASE be there
on time since we will have to join in quickly.

WEAR your Georgetown swim team shirts or red/wh/blue

BRING your own water -- keep hydrated!

MISC If you like, bring lawn chairs, breakfast while you wait, get
comfortable

PARADE ROUTE is 2.7 miles. Steps off from the intersection of Mount Vernon
and Jett Ferry at 9:30 a.m., proceed west on Mount Vernon to Dunwoody
Village Parkway. Turn right and follow the right side of median to Calico
Corners, turn left into Dunwoody Village parking lot. Volunteers will guide
you to parade parking. It takes approximately 1 hour to walk the entire
parade route. You can view a map of the parade route on the Dunwoody Crier
website visit www.thecrier.net.

CONTRIBUTION -- if you cannot bring what you were assigned, please let me
know.

Haslach Starbucks Coffee (1 jug of regular) for parents

Bernstein - 1 jug of Decaf coffee OR doughnuts from Dunkin Donuts

Childers - doughnut holes

Dorriens candy

Lords candy

Harper - candy

Anderson - candy

Bertholf - red/white/bl decorations

Bibiana red/white/bl decorations

If you know anyone else who is not on here who is coming, please let me
know. We always have last-minute participants who are always welcome.

THINK OF a great chant and we can practice at St. Luke¹s. A couple of years
ago, it was ³undefeated for 3 seasons² -- for obvious reasons, we have to
change this.

See you there ‹ don¹t be any later than 9am, since we are going to be in the
parade early!

I think that¹s it. If I¹ve forgotten anyone or something, please let me
know.

Thanks for your participation,
Roxanne Haslach

Reminder to RSVP for 4th of July BBQ

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:45:07 GMT

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Thu, 01 Jul 2010 07:44:28 GMT

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Fourth of July Supper/ BBQ

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:42:51 GMT

Come celebrate the fourth at the Georgetown pool and enjoy some awesome BBQ from Spiced Right!

Adult: $9 Kids: $5

Menu: Smoked Turkey, Pulled Pork, Sauce, Baked Beans, Hashbrown Casserole, Cole Slaw, Rolls, and Banana Pudding for dessert

RSVP's needed by Thursday, July 1:

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=2782

Checks and cash will be accpeted at the door.

Ribbons and Medals

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:00:49 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Congratulations on another great season!!

A special congrats to our boys 6 and under relay team of Gumbrill, Gumbrill, Chen and Blomberg for breaking the Championship record in their relay....way to go!!

All ribbons from the seaon and the Championship meets will be in the ribbon folders in the guard shack after 1:00 today. Please be sure to pick up all of your awards from the season! The ribbon folders are in the plastic holders on the bottom right shelves in the guard shack. Each swimmer also received one medal at the banquet. If you were not there you can also pick up the medal in the same place.

Thanks all for being a part of this special team and enjoy the rest of the Summer!

4th of July Parade: please RSVP if participating

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:17:20 GMT

Please respond to Roxanne directly if your family will be participating.

It’s official, the Georgetown Dolphins are participating in Dunwoody’s July 4th parade! This will be our third year participating. For those of you who don’t know, last year the Atlanta parade merged with our Dunwoody parade, which explains the number of participants and spectators. The children especially enjoy all the spectacle.

Monday, July 5, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.,
the Dunwoody Homeowners Association and the Dunwoody Crier Newspaper
will host the annual Fourth of July Parade featuring
marching bands, floats, clowns, animal units and local celebrities.
Last year the parade attracted over 2,500 participants and 32,000 spectators!

Theme -- Dunwoody Salutes America's Volunteers

For details like parade route and time, please go to the official website

www.dunwoodyga.org/calendar_july4.html.

Of course, we need some volunteers to make this all happen! I welcome any suggestions to make the parade more fun. Also, if any of you would like to drive a car/truck which would need to be decorated according to the theme, please let me know. Also, you can ride your bikes, scooters but all will have to be decorated.

I am waiting for more details. But, if it was like last year, we will be meeting at the St. Luke’s parking lot (intersection of Mt. Vernon and Vermack Rd.).

We will appreciate the following --

Coffee (Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts decaf and caffeinated) for parents while we wait for the parade to begin
Water bottles (maybe 48 bottles — last year there was free water being given out at the end of the parade)
Candies (which will be thrown to the crowd)
Decorations for the bikes
Children can be dressed in partial costumes of service volunteers (soldiers, doctors, nurses, firefighters, teachers, policemen, etc)?

Be sure to wear your Dolphin tshirt!!

Pls RSVP by e-mailing me at rhaslach@att.net .

Thanks,
Roxanne Haslach

ASA Championship Finals

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:35:05 GMT

Congratulations to all of our swimmers who participated in the ASA Championship meet on Friday, you did a great job representing the Dolphins!

Congratulations to the following swimmers who have qualified for the Finals on Sunday at Georgia Tech! Warm ups are 11:45am for the early session. Please be at the pool at 11:30 if you would like to warm up and look for us in the same area we were on Friday. Please refer to the Atlanta Swim Association website for additional information.

If you are not going to be swimming, please notify Coach Katherine immediately if you will not be swimming.

Good luck to the following swimmers:

Miles and Trevor Gumbrill relay/free/back
Fredrick Blomberg relay/free/back
Aiden Chen relay/free/back

Anna Harper - relay/back
Sophia Megathlin - relay/free
Anicka Groff - relay
Katelyn Trask - relay

Olivia Riemenschneider breast/fly

Kathryn Penn - alternate back
Nate Anderson -alternate free

William Kidwell fly

Brett Davis

Maddy Nelson

Go Dolphins!!

June 30th Wednesday Night Supper

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:54:32 GMT

Posted by Konits, David & Karen on 6/24/2010 in category Social

This week's Wednesday Supper is sponsored by

Culinary Accents!

Adults - $9.00
Kids - $5.00

Menu:
Adults: Spinach Salad w/ Mandarin Oranges, Grilled Terriyaki Chicken, Vegetable Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, Assorted Sweets

Kids: 1/2 Portion of Terriyaki Chicken, Buttered Penne Pasta, Fresh Fruit, Assprted Sweets

Water will be sold for $1

Your RSVP is appreciated by Monday, June 28th.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=2777

Cash and checks will be accepted at the door. Dinner will be available from 5-7 p.m.

See you Wednesday!

Swim Team Banquet at the GRC tonight

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:47:06 GMT

Hi,

We wanted to make sure that all of our GRC members were aware that the swim team banquet is tonight at the pool from 5-9. We are expecting it to be very crowded.

When parking at the pool tonight, please follow the parking signs. We want to make sure that the parking lot is safe and that emergency vehicles can get through if necessary. Please also park on just one side of the streets to be considerate of our neighbors.

Thanks,

Georgetown Dolphin Swim Team

ASA Chamionship meet on Friday

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:17:49 GMT

This message only applies to those swimming in the ASA Championship meet on Friday, all others can disregard.

Thursday morning practice at the pool for all ASA Championship meet swimmers is from 10-11am for all age groups.

Here is what you need to know for the meet and here is a link that will give you way more details than you might want:

http://www.atlantaswimming.com/index.asp (there are links/documents on the left of the homepage)

As long as you have signed up and paid your $15/swimmer (check to GRC), you will be entered in the meet. We submit one check/team;

Be at Georgia Tech between 8 and 8:30 this Friday morning for arm markings and to get organized (map is on the above link);

When you enter the pool area there are 2 pools and a diving area. There is a girls (middle)and a boys (left) pool and both will have events going on simultaneously. You may want to sit in the lower bleachers where you can view the appropriate pool best;

Parents are only allowed on the deck to drop your kids off at which point you turn them over to the coaches until their events are finished. When you enter the deck between 8 and 8:30, look for our team in the far left hand corner of the deck. We will try to have Dolphin poster. Parents will be asked to leave the deck before the meet starts unless you have a pass because you are helping;

We need 3 meet volunteers on Friday: 1 for each bullpen (one for all girl swimmers and one for all boy swimmers, not just ours) and 1 for awards, please respond to this email if you can help. If we do not have the volunteer roles filled our kids are not allowed to compete. Thanks in advance;

Bring: Dolphin Tshirt, swim team bathing suit, goggles, TWO towels (one to sit on and one to dry off with), snacks and drinks (no glass allowed), money to purchase event shirts, etc.

The coaches will not know the event numbers that your swimmers are swimming in until the morning of the event when they get the heat sheets;

Parking is $5;

Swimmers can leave after their events are completed if they would like. Relays are done first;

You will not know if your swimmer qualifies for the Championship Finals until Saturday night after all swimmers have competed in the first round. For more information on qualifying and times, etc for Sunday, please refer to the link above;

If anyone arrives early and can save some bleacher seats for other parents on our team, please do;

There are no warm ups prior to the meet. Please give your swimmers a good breakfast and make sure they are hydrated.

Have fun and Good Luck Dolphins!!!!

Volunteers for next season

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:51:34 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

We had so many amazing volunteers this season and it would take a very long time to thank you all, we hope that we have been able to thank you personally throughout the season. It has been such a fun season and we could not have done it without all of our wonderful volunteers!

In addition to all of the volunteers that make the meets run smoothly, there are a lot of things that need to be done for our kids to have a great season. With over 150 swimmers logistics can be a challenge and we all strive for the same goal for our kids to have a good experience. It truly takes a village and our village is amazing!!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you do, it makes such a difference. We truly hope your kids have enjoyed the season and ar proud to be a Dolphin!

We love that so many people have gotten involved this season. If you have any interest in becoming more involved in the swim team, please let us know. We are also happy to answer any questions you might have about how you can become more involved. We will be at the banquet Thursday night if you have any questions. It is never too early to plan for next year :)

Thanks again.......

Reminder - RSVP for the Adult Pool Party

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:37:06 GMT

Join us for an adults-only evening at the pool!

With swim team over and the summer just getting underway, it's time to celebrate!

Time: 8:00 p.m. until...

Theme: Low Country Boil

Cost: $22 per person, cash or check at the door

Menu:

Mixed Greens with Strawberries
French Bread
Low Country Boil (Shrimp, Sausage, Corn and Potatoes)
Brownie Bites and Tea/Lemonade included

Drinks: We'll have Keg Beer for an additional $1; feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage!

We need your RSVP by Thursday, June 24th.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=2556

Also, non-member guests are welcome to attend with Georgetown Members (and be sure to include them in your rsvp).

See you there!

Undefeated!!!

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:21:16 GMT

Congratulations Dolphins on another great season!! You all have so much to be proud of!!

In case you were wondering.....since we were so far ahead and we were past the 1/2 way point of the meet when the thunder started, we won the meet when it was called.

We will celebrate our swimmers in the morning with donuts, juice and ribbons at 10 followed by a free swim from 10:15-10:45am. We will also honor them all at the banquet on Thursday night.

If you have any pictures that you would like to have included in a slide show of our season that Isabelle Arial is putting together, please send them to: arialisabelle@gmail.com . Thanks Isabelle for doing this!!

Information for our ASA meet swimmers swimming in the Friday meet will be sent soon. Be prepared to be at GA Tech at 8:30am Friday morning.

Dolphins continue to give back.......

Hi Dolphins!

We have had a GREAT season for giving back to our community! For 3 weeks we collected pantry items for the Ronald McDonald House and got LOADS of goods to take to them! Then we took a coin collection for our neighbors the Koehler Family who were in a boating accident in Miami. That week we collected nearly $200 in coins!! It is amazing what we can do with a “team” effort.

Tomorrow at Donuts & Ribbons we will take one last collection for the Ronald McDonald House. Here are the suggested pantry items once again:

Breakfast bars, individual size cereal, coffee, tea bags, condiments (mayo, mustard, ketchup), juice boxes, microwave popcorn, soup, individually wrapped snacks

Thanks so much for all of your generosity in giving!!

LeeAnn Sturtz

IMPORTANT about meet tonight

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:46:33 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

Due to a computer glitch, some of the arms were marked incorrectly this morning.

PLEASE wash your child's arm the best you can and we will start fresh with ALL arm marking this afternoon.

We will start marking arms at Gainsborough at 4:15 so that we can be completed by 5:00 warm ups.

Sorry for the inconvenience and thanks for your help!

Swim Team Banquet

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 07:08:31 GMT

We are looking forward to celebrating a great season and honoring our swimmers on Thursday night!

Today is the last day to RSVP.

Laura is still collecting for the coaches gifts if anyone else wishes to make a contirbuiton. She will be at the swim meet tonight.

Attached is a reminder of what you all have signed up to bring. If you are dropping things off, please do so to the clubhouse by 5:45.

We are still in need of some help with set up beginning at 5:00 and some help with clean up. If you can help, please let Laura know directly.

We will be serving dinner 6:15pm-7pm. The awards ceremony will follow. Once the award ceremony is over, the kids can enjoy free swim until 8:45 if they would like.

For those not able to attend, the awards will be in the guard shack on the shelves on the right in the file/ribbon folders on the bottom.

Laura can be reached at lppowers@bellsouth.net .

Thanks Laura for organizing this great event!!

Swim Meet Away on Tuesday

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:04:38 GMT

Our last swim meet of the season is Tuesday at Gainsborough.

Welcome to all of our Nemos and 6 and unders who will be swimming in a meet for the first time!! :)

Normal practice time in the morning.

Meeting at 11:20 for Toy Story 3 at Regal Perimeter. 9 and ups can be dropped off. 8 and under need a responsible adult with them.

Here is what you need to know:

Please rest your swimmers on Tuesday after their hard fought meet tonight, so that they have LOTS of energy for the meet!!!;

Gainsborough is just inside the perimeter, just a few miles from our club off Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.......1961 Gainsborough Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341;

If you have a last minute change and will NOT be swimming in the meet, please be sure to let Coach Katherine know ASAP as this affects the line up and ultimately other swimmers;

Please review your events when you get to the meet in case there have been line up changes since the morning arm markings. Please be sure to stay through the conclusion of your events, if you need to leave early for some reason, PLEASE let Coach Katherine know since this also affects the line up and other swimmers (especially in the relays);

Be there by 4:30 for arm marking (some may be marked in the morning at practice, please still be there at 4:30), warm ups start at 5:00 and all swimmers need to be marked before then;

They have a small parking lot which will fill up fast, but there is plenty of street parking. Please park on the right side of the street only as you approach the pool. There is also parking on the grass as you approach the pool;

Wear your swim team bathing suit and shirt (make sure your name is on the tag);

Bring towels, goggles, swim cap, sunscreen and bug spray;

There will be water and cups for our swimmers at the meet;

Bibianna will have heat sheets for sale for $2 (for those new to the swim meets, they are like a program). THANK YOU Bibianna for doing this all season!!;

Our bullpen is across the pool when you walk in;

Volunteers, please check in with Amy Penn when you get there even if you are a 2nd half volunteer;

Their concession stand will be open and will have Galla's pizza, Guthries, drinks and snacks;

If you want to be guaranteed a seat, please bring your own chair since they are limited;

There will not be a lot of shade, but we will have our tents for our bullpen;

In case of incliment weather, please go to the meet no matter what. If there is lightening/thunder, the meet may be delayed but will be held if at all possible since it is difficult to make up meets as you now know;

Marcy Downey's cell phone # is 770-880-5989 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770-880-5989 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770-880-5989 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770-880-5989 end_of_the_skype_highlighting in case you need to reach someone at the meet and need a contact number.

Thanks and have FUN!

Go Dolphins!!!!

Yeah Dolphins!!!

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:41:16 GMT

Way to go Dolphins!!! You all worked so hard to pull out a close one, congrats!

Brittany Club 372

Georgetown 424

Remember, no donuts and ribbons in the morning. There IS normal morning practice which will be the last regular practice of the season.

Anyone wanting to go to the 11:40am showing of Toy Story 3 with the team should meet outside of Regal Perimeter at 11:20. You may want to pre-purchase your tickets on Fandango.

ASA Championship meet info will be sent soon for Friday morning.

Our last meet of the season is away, details will be sent shortly.

Yeah swimmers!!

Swim Meet on Monday

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:42:01 GMT

Here is hoping for no thunder this week. Lets try this again.....

Our swim meet on Monday is away at Brittany Club.

Here is what you need to know:

Please rest your swimmers on Monday so that they have LOTS of energy for the meet!!!;

Brittany Club.... 3359 Breton Circle, Atlanta, GA 30319;

If you have a last minute change and will NOT be swimming in the meet, please be sure to let Coach Katherine know ASAP as this affects the line up and ultimately other swimmers;

Please be sure to stay through the conclusion of your events, if you need to leave early for some reason, PLEASE let Coach Katherine know since this also affects the line up and other swimmers (especially in the relays);

be there at 4:15 for arm marking (some may be marked in the morning at practice, please still be there at 4:15), warm ups start at 4:50 and all swimmers need to be marked before then;

Please be sure to keep your kids off the diving board and out of the dep end. The last time we swam at this pool a swimmer was disqualified from the meet for being in the deep end!!;

They have not given us any specifics about parking other than there will be NO parking signs we should follow. They do have a parking lot and plenty of street parking;

Wear your swim team bathing suit and shirt (make sure your name is on the tag);

Bring towels, goggles, swim cap, sunscreen and bug spray;

There will be water and cups for our swimmers at the meet;

Our bullpen is to the left of the pool as you walk in;

Volunteers, please check in with Amy Penn when you get there even if you are a 2nd half volunteer;

Their concession stand will be open and will have hamburger, hotdogs, chicken sandwiches, drinks and snacks;

If you want to be guaranteed a seat, please bring your own chair;

In case of incliment weather, please go to the meet no matter what. If there is lightening/thunder, the meet may be delayed but will be held if at all possible since it is difficult to make up meets as you now know;

Marcy Downey's cell phone # is 770-880-5989 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770-880-5989 end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770-880-5989 end_of_the_skype_highlighting in case you need to reach someone at the meet and need a contact number.

Thanks and have FUN!

Go Dolphins!!!!

Practices, meets, extra shirts, banquet, ASA meet

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:18:08 GMT

This is a very busy week for the team, thanks for bearing with all of the messages since there is lots of info to get to lots of people.

Practice this week:

Monday morning normal times (no afternoon practice)

Tuesday morning normal times (last day of regular practice)

Thursday morning 10-11 for ONLY those swimming in the ASA Championship meet

Meets on Monday and Tuesday details will be sent in a separate message.

No ice cream Monday night. No donuts Tuesday morning. Yes there will be ice cream Tuesday night and donuts on Wednesday morning.

Please RSVP by Tuesday if you plan to attend the banquet Tuesday night. We need an accurate number since hot dogs for the kids and Spiced Right BBQ sandwiches for the adults are being provided. It is going to be a fun celebration and hope to see you all there!

There are a few small and medium tie dyed kids shirts and a large and an XL adult tie dyed shirt remaining. Emily Ceo will have them for sale at the meet tomorrow night for $5 each. First come, first served.

Don't forget to get your donation for the coaches gifts to Laura Powers at the meets on Monday or Tuesday if you wish to contribute.

There will be a separate message about the ASA meet coming soon.

Here is to a great week of swimming!

Hope all you Dads out there had a great Father's Day!

Adult Pool Party - June 26th - RSVP today!

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:26:23 GMT

Join us for an adults-only evening at the pool!

With swim team over and the summer just getting underway, it's time to celebrate!

Time: 8:00 p.m. until...

Theme: Low Country Boil

Cost: $22 per person, cash or check at the door

Menu:

Mixed Greens with Strawberries
French Bread
Low Country Boil (Shrimp, Sausage, Corn and Potatoes)
Brownie Bites and Tea/Lemonade included

Drinks: We'll have Keg Beer for an additional $1; feel free to bring your favorite adult beverage!

We need your RSVP by Thursday, June 24th.

You can rsvp here: http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=2556

Also, non-member guests are welcome to attend with Georgetown Members (and be sure to include them in your rsvp).

See you there!

No ice cream Mon or donuts Tues

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:49:30 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

There will be no ice cream after the meet on Monday and no donuts at the pool on Tuesday morning so that we don't overload our swimmers :)

There will be ice cream after the Tuesday meet and Wednesday there will be ribbons and donuts for both the Monday and Tuesday meets. For those of you that will still have ribbons to pick up we will have them at the banquet on Thursday night (PLEASE RSVP if you have not on this website).

Thanks to all who came to Maggie Moos, the kids had a blast and the coaches did a great job scooping!! Thanks for supporting this sponsor and all of our great sponsors!

Gifts for Coaches

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:10:55 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Our coaches, once again, have been amazing this season! Besides being fantastic swim coaches, they are great role models for our kids and really make our kids feel like they are part of something very special!

At our end of year banquet we are going to honor our coaches. If you would like to give a voluntary donation towards gifts for our coaches, please give your donations to Laura Powers at the swim meet on Monday or you can drop it by her mailbox at 4630 North Springs Court.

We are in the final lap of the season!!

Go Dolphins!! :)

ASA Championship: please review

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:51:34 GMT

Below is a list of swimmers who have signed up to compete in the ASA Championship meet at Georgia Tech next week. In order for your registration to be completed, you must pay a coach or team Mom by the meet on Monday so you can be entered. Checks made payable to GRC for $15/swimmer.

Please let Coach Katherine know if this is NOT correct for your swimmer. We want to make sure we don't miss anyone!! Katherine30338@yahoo.com

Those who are signed up to swim:

6 and under

M. Gumbrill

T. Gumbrill
F. Blomberg
A. Chen
R. Remigailo
E. Archibald
S. Haslach
A. Harper
A. Remigailo
A Groff
S. Megathlin
K. Trask

A. Jones

L. Bertholf

7/8

J. Downey

E. Doolittle

N. Anderson

C. Holloway
W. Granata
W. Kidwell
L Pickern
C Martinez
R Mccaffery
S Hilgert
K Penn
S Sparks
M Arial
O Riemenschneider
C Harper
E Love

S. Megathlin

9/10
J Holloway
C Sparks
J Martinez
C Griffith
L Chen
B Trask
A. Blomberg
S. Bhatia

11/12
C Penn
J Epstein
J Boswinkle
I Arial
C. Holloway
G. Hudson

T. Doolittle

R. Polk

13/14
Maddy Nelson

Brett, Katherine and Tracy

Please review: swimmers not at meets this week

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:34:54 GMT

Please review the below for accuracy. If this is not correct for your swimmer, please contact Coach Katherine directly at katherine30338@yahoo.com

Not going to be at the meets......

MONDAY

Claire Mutert

Rachel Turner

Elise & Camille Holland

Taylor Doolittle

Eilidh & Catriona Geddes

William & Rebecca Sheiner

Tim & Olivia Kiely

Benjamin Rose

Jason Goodwin

Ian & Connor Hughes

Ryan Polk

TUESDAY

Isabella Chapman

Elise & Camille Holland

Taylor Doolittle

William & Rebecca Sheiner

Benjamin Rose

Jason Goodwin

Connor Hughes

Thank you!

Meet volunteers for Mon and Tues

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:51:01 GMT

Dear Parents,

Thanks to everyone for working your assigned jobs during meets or finding your replacement. Your efforts really do help the meets run smoothly and all of you - especially new parents - have done a GREAT job!

Attached to this email is a REVISED volunteer schedule for our last two meets -- Mon, June 21 and Tues, June 22. Please review carefully-your assignment may have changed!

Everyone who was to work on the rained out meet with Brittany, will still work their assigned jobs for the rescheduled meet on Monday 6/21. I have shifted some people between first and second half. If you will not be able to work, please find a replacement (ask your friends and neighbors).

I do need someone to work RIBBONS-2nd Half at Monday's meet. Please let me know if you will be willing to work. (Ribbons is a very easy job and you can still watch your kids swim).

Thanks,

Amy Penn

ahpenn@bellsouth.net

Yes, there is practice this afternoon

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:17 GMT

There is still swim practice this afternoon at the regular times. Only 2 coaches can scoop ice cream at Maggie Moos at a time, so they are scooping in shifts from 6-8pm :)

Swim Team Banquet

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:46:39 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Please be sure to RSVP for the swim team banquet so that we can plan accoringly. So far only 36 out of 130 families have RSVPd and we want to be set for all families that are coming!!

ALL families need to RSVP, even if you have already signed up to bring food or paper products.

Laura will have the sign up sheet again at practice this afternoon if you have not had a chance to sign up to bring something.

BBQ sandwiches for adults and hot dogs for kids are being provided!

If you are having a hard time RSVPing through the system or have any questions, please contact Laura Powers directly at lppowers@bellsouth.net .

Thank you!

Maggie Moos Thursday!

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:01:20 GMT

Thanks to all of those who volunteered at the Wednesday night supper tonight, it was a success and we could not have done it without you! Hope all of you who attended enjoyed it!

Don't forget to stop by Maggie Moos on Thursday between 6 and 8pm to have the coaches scoop ice cream for you! If you have your Dolphin shirt on when you buy a regular or large cone you get a kid cone free. Thanks to Yvette Megathlin for arranging all of our Maggie Moos events this season!!

Please sign up for Parents' Night Out by Friday at the end of practice.

Thanks!

Dolphins in the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade!

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:02:37 GMT

Theme -- Dunwoody Salutes America's Volunteers

For details like parade route and time, please go to the official website

www.dunwoodyga.org/calendar_july4.html.

Be sure to wear your Dolphin tshirt!!

Pls RSVP by e-mailing me at rhaslach@att.net .

Thanks,
Roxanne Haslach

Here is the scoop from the meet tonight.....

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:12:02 GMT

Thanks all SO much for your patience tonight....the thunder was relentless and we needed to follow the ASA guidelines about meet rescheduling, etc!

Here is the plan:

Still doing donuts in the morning at 10:00am along with free swim until 10:45 to thank the kids for being good sports and to reward their good behavior tonight! No practices on Wed. There will be a collection of food for the Ronald McDonald house at donuts. Thanks for helping the Dolphins give back!

Thursday morning and afternoon practices at the normal times with ice cream at Maggie Moos 6-8.

Friday morning practice normal time.

Saturday Parents' Night Out (be sure to RSVP).

Monday morning normal practices with arm marking. No afternoon practice.

Tonight's meet is reshceduled for Monday night (6/21)....same place and same time (please see previous post if you need the details). PLEASE let Katherine know ASAP if your swimmer will not be there on Monday night. As of now, the coaches will be under the impression that all swimmers will be there unless we hear otherwise. Katherine is at katherine30338@yahoo.com.

Tuesday morning, normal practices and arm marking. No donuts and ribbons Tuesday morning. Tuesday night will be our final meet of the season and is away. Details will be sent out later this week.

Next Wed morning donuts and ribbons for both Mon and Tues meets.

Practice Thursday 10-11am just for ASA meet swimmers.

Banquet Thursday night....be sure to RSVP. If you have not been able to RSVP, the system is being fixed and you should be able to soon.

Thanks again for your patience tonight and Go Dolphins!!

Lots of stuff to read about.......

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:44:57 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

As the season winds down there are lots ot things to inform you about, please read the entire message!

Nothing new to let you know about the meet on Tuesday and donuts and ribbons on Wed. Go Dolphins!

Thanks to those who have volunteered to help with dinner Wednesday night . We are still in need of a few volunteers to check people in, set up and to serve. If you can help, please reply to this message.

On Thursday we have a "beat the clock" party scheduled. Because alll of our Dolphins have done so well this season and all of our meet swimmers have beat their time, all of the swimmers are invited to celebrate with the coaches. For a change of scenerly and to have some fun, the coaches will be scooping ice cream at the Georgetown Maggie Moos from 6-8pm this Thursday night for our beat the clock event. Wear your Dolphin tshirt and when you buy one regular size cone, you will get a kid cone free! Great job Dolphins for beating your times and thanks coaches for your help, support and for being good sports!

Saturday night there is another Parents' Night Out. Attached is the flyer with all of the information you need. It is from 6:00-9:30pm. The kids LOVE this!!! Please be sure to RSVP by turning your form into a coach or team Mom by Friday morning so they can order enough food :) This is the final one of the year. Thanks again to the coaches and Carol Gregoire for making this such a great event for all! Please turn your check in made payable to GRC when you drop off your kids.

Next Tuesday is movie day with the coaches (do our coaches rock or what??!!). Everyone interested will meet outside the Regal Perimeter Point Stadium 10 Cinema (1155 Mt. Vernon Highway, 30338) at 11:20 to gather to go see Toy Story 3 at 11:40am. It is OK to drop kids 9 and up. 8 and under should have a responsible parent/guardian with them. You are responsible for purchasing your own tickets (you can already buy them on-line through Fandago). We will all sit together and have a relaxing afternoon before the away meet that night.

N ext Tuesday morning is our last official practice!

Next Wed will be the last donuts, ribbons and free swim.

Next Thursday, 6/24 there will be a practice 10-11am for only those who have registered to compete in the ASA Championship meet.

Thursday night , 6/24 is the Swim Team banquet. Be sure to RSVP through our website and sign up to bring something on the sign up sheet at the pool.

Next Friday morning is the ASA Championship meet that you must register for if you are planning on paricipating! Sunday is the final Championship events for those who qualify. We do not swim on Saturday.

Phew.....that is it for the next week and a half. Thanks everyone for making it a great season!!!

Go Dolphins!!

ASA Championship meet

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 01:35:08 GMT

If you are going to participate in the Atlanta Swim Association Championship meet on Friday, June 25th you must sign up by this Tuesday at the latest! The sign up is at the pool on the Coke machine. All swimmers who swim in the meets are welcome to participate!

The meet is at Georgia Tech and is from 9am-12:30pm on that Friday. If you place high enough, you will be asked to return on Sunday for the finals (time tbd). We do not swim at all on Saturday.

In addition to signing up, each swimmer must pay $15 to participate. Please make check to GRC for $15 and turn into a coach or team Mom by Wednesday morning. Our team must turn in one check with all who have registered on Wednesday.

Thank you and Go Dolphins!

Swim Team Banquet RSVPs and questions

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:29:00 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

To RSVP for the Swim Team Banquet, please go to the events on the webpage or click this link:

Swim Team Banquet on 6/24/2010. Please RSVP to the question "Please RSVP with total number of adults and kids".

If you have any questions about the banquet, please contact Laura Powers directly at lppowers@bellsouth.net.

Thanks!

Wednesday Supper - Garcia's and the Swim Team

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:38:35 GMT

This week's Wednesday Supper is sponsored by

Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant!

Your Georgetown Dolphins Swim Team will play host to an evening of Mexican food (and margaritas!) on June 16th.

Adults - $8.00
Kids - $4.00

Menu:
Soft taco Bar or Burrito Bar
Chips and Cheese Dip
Dessert
Water will be sold for $1

Garcia's will also bring their margarita machine for your summer time refreshment!

Your RSVP is appreciated by Monday, June 14th.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=2548

Cash and checks will be accepted at the door. Dinner will be available from 5:45-6:45 p.m.

See you Wednesday!

Swim team Banquet

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 21:00:08 GMT

Please RSVP for the Swim Team banquet on June 24th.

Thank you,

Dolphins

Swim Meet Away on Tuesday

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:50:06 GMT

Our swim meet on Tuesday is away at Brittany Club.

Here is what you need to know:

Please rest your swimmers on Tuesday so that they have LOTS of energy for the meet!!!;

Brittany Club.... 3359 Breton Circle, Atlanta, GA 30319;

If you have a last minute change and will NOT be swimming in the meet, please be sure to let Coach Katherine know ASAP as this affects the line up and ultimately other swimmers;

Please be sure to stay through the conclusion of your events, if you need to leave early for some reason, PLEASE let Coach Katherine know since this also affects the line up and other swimmers (especially in the relays);

be there at 4:15 for arm marking (some may be marked in the morning at practice, please still be there at 4:15), warm ups start at 4:50 and all swimmers need to be marked before then;

Please be sure to keep your kids off the diving board and out of the dep end. The last time we swam at this pool a swimmer was disqualified from the meet for being in the deep end!!;

They have not given us any specifics about parking other than there will be NO parking signs we should follow. They do have a parking lot and plenty of street parking;

Wear your swim team bathing suit and shirt (make sure your name is on the tag);

Bring towels, goggles, swim cap, sunscreen and bug spray;

There will be water and cups for our swimmers at the meet;

They did not specify where our bullpen is. Most likely we will be to the left as you come into the pool area;

Volunteers, please check in with Amy Penn when you get there even if you are a 2nd half volunteer;

Their concession stand will be open and will have hamburger, hotdogs, chicken sandwiches, drinks and snacks;

If you want to be guaranteed a seat, please bring your own chair;

In case of incliment weather, please go to the meet no matter what. If there is lightening/thunder, the meet may be delayed but will be held if at all possible since it is difficult to make up meets;

In the Dolphin tradition there will be ice cream at the pool following the conclusion of the meet for all of those who would like to join us;

Marcy Downey's cell phone # is 770-880-5989 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770-880-5989 end_of_the_skype_highlighting in case you need to reach someone at the meet and need a contact number;

10:00am ribbons and donuts on Wed morning following the meet. If you are not able to get your ribbons from participating the night before on Wed morning, you can get them the next time you are at practice.

Thanks and Have FUN!

Go Dolphins!!!!

Library Book Found at Swim Meet

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:15:13 GMT

Someone left a library book at the swim meet on Tuesday. s The title of the book is H.I.V.E. Higher Institute of Villainous Education by Mark Walden.

If it belongs to you, please contact Elen Sparks at nesparks@bellsouth.net

We are still in need of a few people to help set up and serve or collect money for the Wednesday night supper this week that the Dolphins are hosting. Please respond to this message if you can help. Set up at 5 and serving is 5:45-6:45. If you plan on attending, please be sure to RSVP through the GRC website.

Meet on Tuesday is away....details soon.

Good luck to all swimming in the Kids 4 Kids meet today!!

Kids 4 Kids Meet on Saturday

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:22:30 GMT

This is just for those who have signed up to swim in the Kids 4 Kids meet this Saturday.......

Kids for Kids is this Saturday at the Marist School Pool. All swimmers on the Georgetown/Hampton Hall swim team (GTHH) need to arrive at the gym at the Marist Pool no later than 7:45 am. This will allow us sufficent time for the swimmers to mark their arms with their heat and lane numbers before we warmup. Look for the team gathered in the back left of the gym. On our way to warmups we will take the kids on a walking tour of how to get to and from the bullpen.

All the relays will be swum in the beginning. The coaches will line up all the relays. Parents are repsonsible for making sure the kids head down to the bullpen for their individual events.

Heat and Lane assignments will be announced by the meet director the morning of the meet. Look for us in the GYM as soon as you arrive.

Don't forget to bring goggles, towels, a few snacks, a drink and something to help you pass the time while waiting for your events :)

Good luck swimmers!

Teen Night at the Pool???

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:01:19 GMT

Hi everyone. In talking with some of our members with teens, I have learned that they would like to have some more teen-focused activities offered by GRC. We would love to provide that opportunity to our teen members. With that said, it takes VOLUNTEERS to plan the events and TEENS that want to attend.

So, I am sending this email out to find out if we have any kids ages 13 to 18 that might be interested in attending our first Teen Night At GRC......and to find parents that are interested in planning and/or chaperoning the event. Please respond if you fall into one of those categories. If we have the interest, we will set a date and a meeting to plan it. If it is successful, then we can possibly make it a regular event.

I am always open to other suggestions from you all as to how we can make GRC a better place for our members. You all are important to us and we are always trying to improve! Thank you.

Christy Archibald

End of Season Banquet...save the date!

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:56:11 GMT

There will be an invitation coming soon for you to RSVP from. This is being sent out as a save the date to help you with your planning in case you did not see it on our calendar. Thanks to Laura Powers for organizing this year's banquet!

Our End of Season Swim Team Family Banquet for all of our swim families (includes Nemos) is going to be on Thursday, June 24th and will be held in the evening this year. We will begin serving the food at 6:15 p.m. in the club house and will have the awards ceremony at 7 p.m followed by free swim until 8:45pm. We are planning to provide Spiced Right BBQ sandwiches for adults and hotdogs for kids. We will have a sign-up list available soon for the sides, drinks, desserts and paper products, which should be dropped off in advance at 5:45 p.m.

We would also appreciate help with the set-up, food service and clean-up of the event. We need approximately 10 people to help with set-up at 5:00 p.m., 6 people to help with serving the food, 2 people to grill hotdogs and 10 people to help with clean-up at the end of the event. If you could please note in your reply when you get the invite if you would be able to help, that would be great. Thank you in advance for your willingness to help!

We look forward to this fun celebration for our wonderful group of swimmers and families!

4 quick things....please read!

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:49:04 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Please let Coach Katherine know by SUNDAY if your swimmer will not be swimming in the away meet on Tuesday if she does not already know.

There have been some computer glitches with the ribbon label printing. If your swimmer has received more than one ribbon for the same event, please turn the extras back into one of the coaches. We need these ribbons for our final 2 meets!

The Atlanta Swim Association (ASA) championship meet is Friday, June 25 from 9am - 12:30pm at Georgia Tech. If your swimmer qualifies, they then return for the finals on Sunday, June 27th. Please sign up by WEDNESDAY on the Coke machine if you are interested in participating. We are waiting for confirmation on the cost (most likely approximately $20).

Thank you so much for all of your generous donations for the coin collection for the Koehlers, they will be so grateful!! Thanks LeeAnn for setting this and all of our Dolphins Give Back events up!

Thanks all!

Wednesday Supper - Garcia's and the Swim Team

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:07:52 GMT

This week's Wednesday Supper is sponsored by

Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant!

Your Georgetown Dolphins Swim Team will play host to an evening of Mexican food (and margaritas!) on June 16th.

Adults - $8.00
Kids - $4.00

Menu:
Soft taco Bar or Burrito Bar
Chips and Cheese Dip
Dessert
Water will be sold for $1

Garcia's will also bring their margarita machine for your summer time refreshment!

Your RSVP is appreciated by Monday, June 14th.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=2548

Cash and checks will be accepted at the door. Dinner will be available from 5-7 p.m.

See you Wednesday!

Thank you Mad Italian!!

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:29:42 GMT

We would like to send a special thank you to Mad Italian for being a Gold sponsor of our team for the 4th year in a row!!!

All proceeds from the dinner last night at the pool went to the swim team!

Please be sure to patronize and thank Mad Italian and all of our sponsors!!

Thank you!

Help needed with next Wed night Dinner

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:26:59 GMT

Next Wednesday, the Dolphins are the hosts of the weekly Wed Night Dinner at the GRC. Garcias is catering the event and the invite will be coming to all soon.

We need help with set up (5:00), serving (5:30-6:45) and clean up ( 6:45-7:15).

If you are able to assist, please reply to this message.

Thank you!

Way to go Dolphins!

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:30:34 GMT

Congratulations Dolphins on another GREAT win!!

Ribbons and donuts at 10am on Wed (10-10:15 ribbons and donuts, 10:15-10:45 swimming). Ribbons for events 44 and up will not be available in the morning, but will be available later in the week. Events up to 44 do have the ribbons.

Don't forget to bring your coins for the Koehlers (great news....Ryan is coming home on Sunday and Drew is awake and getting stronger each day!!)

This was our last home meet of the season. Thanks to all of our great volunteers and families for making our home meets a success. A special THANK YOU to the McCarthy family for all of their work on making the concession stand amazing!!

Don't forget to sign up for the 9 and up camp out that is this Thursday and for the ASA Championship meet (more details on that soon).

NO practice on FRIDAY morning!!

Next week our meet is away and details will come soon.

Great job Dolphins!!!

Swim Team Extra Tshirts

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:00:57 GMT

If you have ordered an adult swim team Tshirt and have not received it yet, Emily Ceo will have it at the meet tonight! Adult shirts are $20 and checks should be made out to GRC.

There are a few extra adult shirts and kid tie dyed shirts that are extra and for sale. If you would like one, please see Emily tonight. Kids shirts are $10.

Thanks so much for the great shirts this year Emily!! :)

Home Swim meet today - Pool closes @ 3 p.m.

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:58:22 GMT

Just a reminder that the last home swim meet of the season is today, which means the pool will close at 3 p.m. for set up.

We'll be open regular hours on Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thanks!
Alex

Coin collection for the Koehlers Wed morning

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:42:59 GMT

Hello Dolphins,

The Dolphins continue to give back....

For those of you who have not heard, last week the Koehler family was in a serious boating accident in Florida. Both boys are in the hospital and Drew, 8, is still in the ICU. The Koehlers live on Kings Down Way in Heathwood.

We took a picture of the swim team to send to them at the stroke clinic on Sunday to encourage them to be strong.

This Wednesday at Donuts & Ribbons we will take a “coin-collection” for the Koehler family. Please bring any loose change or coins from your piggybanks to put in our collection Jar. I will then use the total amount we collect to purchase a gift card to send on behalf of the Dolphin Swim Team. There will also be a card for all dolphin swimmers and parents to sign.

Thanks for thinking of the Koehler family at this difficult time!

LeeAnn Sturtz

Save the Date - Adult Pool Party - June 26th

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:39:10 GMT

Save the Date for an Adult Pool Party on June 26th!

Time will be 8 p.m. until...

Don't miss the Social Event of the Season!

Everyone will be there! We'll have food, drinks and some fun!

We're finalizing details and will update as soon as we can. In the meantime, clear your calendar, and speed dial the sitters!

RSVP:
http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=2556

NO practice on Friday and campout for 9 and up

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:05:03 GMT

There is NO practice this Friday morning!

Thanks to the coaches for a great stroke clinic on Sunday! That will be the only stroke clinic for the season. We hope you all enjoyed it and that the swimmers were able to make some improvements on their techniques!

There is camping with the coaches this Thursday night for any swimmer 9 and up that would like to join in on the fun! Camping will start after practice on Thursday and end at 8am on Friday morning. The cost is $25/camper and includes all food, drink, games and fun! Please sign up at the pool if interested. Checks made out to GRC. Campers will be on the tennis court enclosed or in the case of rain, in the clubhouse. They need to bring sleeping bag, bathing suit and anything else they would like to bring for camping.

Go Dolphins!!

Swim Meet Home tomorrow!

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:50:25 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Our last home meet is tomorrow.

Please let Coach Katherine know ASAP if your swimmer will not be swimming if you have not already done so.

There IS practice on Tuesday morning.

Attached is the volunteer assignments. If you are assigned to set up, please be there at 2:00 and plan on being there until 3:30.

Here is what you need to know:

Please be at the pool by 4:00 for arm markings. Our warm ups in the pool begin at 4:30;

Parking: our lot is reserved for the visiting team.....please leave the lot open and follow the parking signs/cones on the streets. Street parking is on one side only to allow for emergency vehicles to get through;

What to bring: swim team suit, goggles, towels, swim cap from Bug Busters, swim team Tshirt with name marked on tag, bug spray and your donation for the concession stand;

Please remember to keep the swimmers in the bull pen....this was much better last week....THANK YOU!!!:

If you have to leave the meet before completing your events, PLEASE be sure to let a bull pen parent know;

There will be Spiced Right BBQ sandwiches, Marcos pizza, hot dogs, pasta, snacks and drinks available for purchase at the meets. PLEASE bring small bills for the conecession stand :)....thanks!;

Please check in with Amy Penn when you get there to confirm that you are there for your volunteer assignments if you have a volunteer role at the meet, Amy will be next to where the arms are being marked....Because we are the HOME team it is very important that all volunteers check in so we know we are covered.

Heat Sheets are available for $2 each.....these are like a program to the meet;

Ice Cream at the pool following the meet;

Donuts and ribbons at 10:00 am on Wed following the meet: 10-10:15 donuts and ribbons, 10:15-10:45 swimming......please remember that you must be a MEMBER with a wrist band on to stay at the pool once the pool opens at 11:00! This will be stricly enforced;

Rest your Dolphins during the day Tuesday :)

Thanks to everyone for all of their help in making the meets run so smoothly!!!

Have fun and Go Dolphins!!!

Donations for Swim Meet Tomorrow Night

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:38:16 GMT

Thank you all in advance for your help with the Dolphin Café!!! This is an important fundraising effort for our team!!!

If your name is NOT listed below and you would like to contribute to the team’s fundraising efforts, we welcome $1.00 – $5.00 monetary donations towards Wednesday morning donuts and juice. Just stop by the concessions stand and speak to Jocelyn. Thank you!!

If your name IS listed below please shoot me an e-mail or give me a call to confirm that you are able and willing to provide your assigned donation. If you are unable or uncomfortable with your assignment...no problem...just let me know and I will reassign your donation to another family. Thank you!!

Megalthin – 1 large cooler to keep food warm & 1 case water

Holloway – 2 large coolers to keep food warm & ice

Puett – 24 cans Sprite

Groff – 24 cans Sprite

Chen – 24 cans Diet Coke

Doolittle – 24 cans Coke

Bertholf – 24 bottles Water

Mosley – 24 bottles Water

Turner – 24 bottles Water

McCaffery, McNeese, Hilgert – 8 bottles Gatorade (20 oz)

Sturtz, Childers, Bodell – 2 boxes cooked penne pasta warm (please cook al dente, toss w/ a little oil & wrap in foil)

6 servings of baby carrots (approx 10 baby carrots per ziploc) - Horne, Verlander, Boswinkle, Powers

6 bananas – Reid, Arail

6 servings of sliced apples (approx 1/2 apple per ziploc) - Harper, Mutert

6 servings sliced watermelon, individually wrapped – Blomberg, Ellet

2 bags hot dog buns – Brown, DeFino, Dorrien, Haslach, Trask

GO DOLPHINS...

Jocelyn McCarthy
H: 770-551-8855 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770-551-8855 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
C: 770-653-9456 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770-653-9456 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
jocelyna1@comcast.net

Reminder - Wednesday Supper RSVP

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:19:14 GMT

Reminder - RSVPs due today!

Join us for the first Wednesday Supper of the season on June 9th featuring...

The Mad Italian!

Adults - $9.00
Includes your Choice of a Hoagie, with a House Salad, Pickle, Chips and Cookie

Hot Hoagie (Choose One):
1) Vegetarian Delight – Sautéed Mushrooms, onions, green pepper, pepperoncini melted white American cheese topped with lettuce and tomato on the proper roll.
2) Meatball – Meatballs with melted white American Cheese and tomato sauce on the proper roll.
3) Chicken Cheese steak – Thinly sliced chicken with onions topped with melted White American cheese on the proper roll.

House Salad – served with tomato, onions, pepperoncini, green olives, on a bed of iceberg, romaine, carrots and red cabbage.

Kids - $4.00
Includes Penne Pasta (choice of butter or Marinara sauce), fruit and a cookie.

Your RSVP is appreciated by Monday, June 7.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=2547

Wednesday Supper - The Mad Italian - June 9

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:19:39 GMT

Join us for the first Wednesday Supper of the season on June 9th featuring...

The Mad Italian!

Adults - $9.00
Includes your Choice of a Hoagie, with a House Salad, Pickle, Chips and Cookie

Kids - $4.00
Includes Penne Pasta (choice of butter or Marinara sauce), fruit and a cookie.

Your RSVP is appreciated by Monday, June 7.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=2547

Cash and checks will be accepted at the door. See you Wednesday!

Parents Night Out, Kids 4 Kids, Next Meet, Stroke

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:10:41 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

Last reminder that this Friday night is the Parents' Night Out. All proceeds go to the pool! It is a great time for the kids. You must have the form turned into Coach Katherine by the end of practice on Friday morning. The Night Out is rain or shine. You can pay when you drop off the form or when you drop off your kids!

The form is attached for those who still need it or that want more information. It is $30 for a family of up to 2 kids and $5 for each additional child. The fee includes all food and drink.

Tomorrow is also the last time to sign up for the Marist Kids 4 Kids meet. The fee is $25/swimmer for 2 events and possibly a relay if there are enough swimmers from our team. The check should be made out to GRC and given to a Coach or Team Mom. Please note that the shirts from this meet are ADULT SIZES ONLY.

Stroke Clinic is Sunday 10-11 for meet swimmers who want to improve their strokes. Just come to the pool at 10, no need to register. These are not swim lessons, but rather a true clinic for the swimmers needing to fine tune their strokes.

Our meet on Tuesday is home and timing, etc. will be similar to last week's meet.....details coming soon.

Have a great weekend!

Honda Key Found

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:07:29 GMT

Found: Key to Honda. Grey plastic. No key ring. Found in grass on creek side of Old G'Town Trail near Congress. Perhaps it was lost the night of the swim meet.

Call Jeff. 770-842-4455 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770-842-4455 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

A few quick things.....

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:31:18 GMT

There is practice this morning. Practice is always on unless there is thunder and lightning.

Kids 4 Kids Meet sign up at the pool and checks are due by the end of practice tomorrow morning. Please turn into one of the coaches or team moms.

Parents Night Out is tomorrow night and is back by very popular demand!! Forms and payment is also due by the end of practice tomorrow morning. See forms at pool on Coke machine or previous post on this website.

The stroke clinic on Sunday morning is from 10-11 and is for meet swimmers who want to improve on their strokes only.

Thanks and have a good day!

Stroke clinic on Sunday

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:09:15 GMT

There will be a free stroke clinic for swimmers on Sunday from 10-11. This is meant for those who are able to swim in the meets and would like some help improving their strokes. No need to sign up, just come at 10 on Sunday.

Pictures from last week's meet

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:49:32 GMT

Our meet last week at Villaga Mill was chosen as the Tuesday Night Meet of the Week by AtlantaSwimming.com.

A representative from Kristen Treibs Photography was at our meet and shot over 600 action and candid pictures. These pictures have been posted online, where they can be viewed and purchased. Kristen Treibs Photography is offering a 15% discount, for all orders placed in the next 7 days (on or before June 8th).

Please check them out at
http://www.atlantaswimming.com/NASAphotoGallery.asp
and take advantage of this great opportunity!

Direct Link to the Photo Gallery:
http://www.atlantaswimming.com/Album/proofSheet08-15disNbg.asp?Album=ASA2010/ASA_Georgetown_VM2010

Thanks,

Matt Murphy
Capitol City Sports Inc
Adult Swim League Director

Dolphins Give Back to the Community

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:42:27 GMT

Hello Dolphins!

Again, on Wednesday we will be collecting Pantry Items for our local Ronald McDonald House. Please bring one of the suggested items below with you when you come to the pool for Donuts & Ribbons.

Suggested Pantry items needed:

Breakfast bars, individual size cereal, coffee, tea bags, condiments (mayo, mustard, ketchup), juice boxes, microwave popcorn, soup, individually wrapped snacks,

Thanks!

LeeAnn Sturtz

Great Job Dolphins and a few reminders

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:34:05 GMT

Great meet tonight Dolphins!! We won by quite a bit and should be very proud! The next few meets are going to be much more difficult and we know you are all up for the challenge!

Thanks to all of the great volunteers that made things run so smoothly tonight, there are too many to name!!

Ribbons and donuts from 10-10:15am with free swim from 10:15-10:45.

Don't forget to sign up for Parents' Night Out this Friday night!

Don't forget to sign up for the Kids 4 Kids swim meet by Friday.

If you are not able to pick up your ribbons in the morning, they will be in the ribbon boxes in the guard shack. The pictures are also in the ribbon boxes.

If your meet swimmer did not get a new bathing cap from Bug Busters tonight, they are in a box in the guard shack. One cap/swimmer please.

Next week is another home meet......GO DOLPHINS!!!!

Photos are in!

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:54:04 GMT

Swim Team Photos are in! Please see Christine Hilgert at practice today to pick yours up. If you do not get them this morning, they will be in the ribbon boxes in the guard shack in your folder. If your child does not have a ribbon box because they are a Nemo, please look for them in an envelope on the black shelves in the guard shack next to the ribbon folders.

Christine also has car magnets for sale for $5 each if you have not gotten yours yet!

A big THANKS to Christine for coordinating pictures, magnet sales and our sponsorship banner this year!!

Notes - Memorial Day, Home Swim Meets, etc

Mon, 31 May 2010 23:56:15 GMT

Hi everyone - Hope you had a great holiday weekend. For those of you who were able to sneak in a visit or three to the pool, we hope you had some fun - we did!

First, a thank you to Daphne Bertholf and Emily Ceo for pulling together the Memorial Day cookout, with hearty thank yous to the team that helped - Charlotte Holloway, Kim DeFino, David Friedman, Jon Hilgert, Richard Pearson and Tom Armour, plus the group of girls who made sure the burgers were hot as they ran them to the clubhouse.

The next event is Wednesday Supper on June 6. Stay tuned for more details. Also, Save the Date for June 26 (Saturday night) for an adults event at the pool.

Early pool closures. On Tuesday, June 1 and June 8, the Georgetown Dolphins swim team play host to home meets. The pool will close both days at 3 p.m.

Thank yous...

Ken Bertholf and his team for building the very nice enclosure to hide the very nasty dumpster...

Susan Harper and her team for building the community garden (and filling every plot - get yours early next spring!)...

Christy Archibald for helping to bring at least !24! new members to Georgetown for the 2010 season...

Emily Ceo, Daphne Bertholf, Miriam Miller and Christine Hilgert for dividing and conquering the Social event season. We will have 6 Wednesday suppers, three holiday events, a member appreciation party and two adult events this year thanks to their efforts, and the efforts of the other members of the social committee...

Swim moms and all the parents who are helping with the season this year. With more than 150 kids involved, it is impossible to run a successful season without your support...

Our new members for being so involved and committed to the club...

Our volunteers for workdays - the reason that we were able to accomplish so much this spring is a testament to your dedication...

Those who helped fund the workdays - your donations were used immediately to fund fixes and improvements...

Ken Odom, our tennis chair, for recruiting three visiting teams and one resident team for summer Alta Mixed Doubles season. The funds generated by the tennis teams will (hopefully) be adequate to fund the resurfacing of the lower courts later this summer.

The pool blanket crew - your help removing and replacing the cover this spring has the pool pretty warm already (Village Mill was COLD last week for the swim meet!)

The GRC Board - Steve Ellet, Merrie Bouton, Jack Higginbotham, Pat Arnold, Christy Archibald, Kyle Epstein, Stephanie Holmes, Terry Weaver, Martha Armour, Ken Odom and Carol Gregoire - for their leadership.

Reminders

- Use the crank to raise and lower the blue umbrellas - pulling them up with your hand can break them (trust us on this).

- Please let the guards take their breaks in the guard office during adult swim. They CANNOT hand out popsicles. If your child needs one, please help them to get it out of the freezer.

- Wear the wristbands - we'll be looking for them.

- Pick up your trash - and empty a full trash can when you see one.

- A few members have requested morning adult swims. We need an organizer to make it happen.

- Deck brigade. The past two years, we've had families team up and sign up for a week of helping to keep the place nice by cleaning tables, emptying trash/recycling, organizing the lost and found, etc. Let me know if which week you want to help.

- SLOW DOWN. Please, please, please watch your speed coming down Old Spring House Lane.

Thats it for tonight. As always, your thoughts and suggestions are welcome at president@georgetownrec.com.

Alex

Tomorrow night and other info.....

Mon, 31 May 2010 20:10:52 GMT

There is practice Tuesday morning! Arms will be marked for those who are able to make it.

The pool closes at 3:00 tomorrow to allow the pool to be completely set up for the meet. Set up starts at 2:00 for those volunteers who are setting up (there are things we need to do prior to the pool closing at 3:00).

Spiced Right sandwiches will be available at the concession stand tomorrow night! Thanks Spiced Right for sponsoring us once again this year!

A special thanks to Jocelyn McCarthy for taking on the job of Concession stand manager this year, we REALLY appreciate it!!

Remember to come to the meet rain or shine. The meet will not be called unless there is thunder and lightening.

Don't forget to sign up for Parents' Night Out which is this Friday! (Email with info and form are on the website under announcements where ALL emails are posted in case you are searching for info).

Don't forget to sign up for the Kids 4 Kids Meet if you are going to participate!

The Swim A Thon scheduled for this Wed is going to be rescheduled. Details to come soon.

In case you missed any info on the meet over the weekend, here it is.................

Hi Dolphins!

Our first home meet is this Tuesday.

Please let Coach Katherine know ASAP if your swimmer will not be swimming if you have not already done so.

There IS practice on Tuesday morning.

Here is what you need to know:

Please be at the pool by 4:00 for arm markings. Our warm ups in the pool begin at 4:30;

Parking: our lot is reserved for the visiting team.....please leave the lot open and follow the parking signs/cones on the streets. Street parking is on one side only to allow for emergency vehicles to get through;

What to bring: swim team suit, goggles, towels, swim team Tshirt with name marked on tag, bug spray and your donation for the concession stand;

Bathing caps will be given out to all meet swimmers on Tuesday thanks to our sponsor Bug Busters.....thanks Bug Busters!!!;

Please remember to keep the swimmers in the bull pen (on the left side of the pool);

If you have to leave the meet before completing your events, PLEASE be sure to let a bull pen parent know;

There will be pizza, pasta, snacks and drinks available for purchase at the meets;

Please check in with Daphne Berthof when you get there to confirm that you are there for your volunteer assignments if you have a volunteer role at the meet, Daphne will be next to where the arms are being marked....Because we are the HOME team it is very important that all volunteers check in so we know we are covered.

Heat Sheets are available for $2 each.....these are like a program to the meet;

Ice Cream at the pool following the meet;

Donuts and ribbons at 10:00 am on Wed following the meet: 10-10:15 donuts and ribbons, 10:15-10:45 swimming......please remember that you must be a MEMBER with a wrist band on to stay at the pool once the pool opens at 11:00! This will be stricly enforced;

Rest your Dolphins during the day Tuesday :)

Have fun and Go Dolphins!!!

Swim Meet HOME this Tuesday

Sun, 30 May 2010 12:25:45 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Our first home meet is this Tuesday.

Please let Coach Katherine know ASAP if your swimmer will not be swimming if you have not already done so.

There IS practice on Tuesday morning.

Here is what you need to know:

Please be at the pool by 4:00 for arm markings. Our warm ups in the pool begin at 4:30;

Parking: our lot is reserved for the visiting team.....please leave the lot open and follow the parking signs/cones on the streets. Street parking is on one side only to allow for emergency vehicles to get through;

What to bring: swim team suit, goggles, towels, swim team Tshirt with name marked on tag, bug spray and your donation for the concession stand;

Bathing caps will be given out to all meet swimmers on Tuesday thanks to our sponsor Bug Busters.....thanks Bug Busters!!!;

Please remember to keep the swimmers in the bull pen (on the left side of the pool);

If you have to leave the meet before completing your events, PLEASE be sure to let a bull pen parent know;

There will be pizza, pasta, snacks and drinks available for purchase at the meets;

Please check in with Daphne Berthof when you get there to confirm that you are there for your volunteer assignments if you have a volunteer role at the meet, Daphne will be next to where the arms are being marked....Because we are the HOME team it is very important that all volunteers check in so we know we are covered.

Heat Sheets are available for $2 each.....these are like a program to the meet;

Ice Cream at the pool following the meet;

Donuts and ribbons at 10:00 am on Wed following the meet: 10-10:15 donuts and ribbons, 10:15-10:45 swimming......please remember that you must be a MEMBER with a wrist band on to stay at the pool once the pool opens at 11:00! This will be stricly enforced;

Rest your Dolphins during the day Tuesday :)

Have fun and Go Dolphins!!!

Parents Night Out!!!!

Sun, 30 May 2010 12:00:24 GMT

GEORGETOWN DOLPHINS

ANNOUNCE PARENTS NIGHT OUT!

Friday, June 4th

6pm – 9:30

Parents go out on the town, spend a quiet night in or just relax knowing your kids are having a GREAT TIME!

Children will enjoy - a SAFE

fun evening of games, pizza, ice cream, swimming, a movie and more! This night is open to all swim team members, friends and family ages 4 and up.

Bring bathing suit, towel, change of clothes in a labeled back pack.

Chaperones include all 3 lifeguard trained coaches, 2 junior coaches and numerous older swimmers and a swim team mom and dad !

ALL Proceeds to benefit Georgetown Dolphins!

Yes! Please register my child/children

___________________________________ for Parent’s Night Out

Fees: $30 for family of up to 2 and $5/additional child (cash or check made payable to GRC) includes all food.

Please return registration form to the coaches before June 3rd. Payment Due at drop off.

Parent/Guardian Signature:______________________________Phone #_________________

Call: Carol Gregoire at 770-722-9953, or email: billcarolg@msn.com for more details.

What to bring on Tuesday for concession stand

Sun, 30 May 2010 11:51:02 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

We are very excited about our first home meet this Tuesday (details to follow). For those of you new to swim team, at home meets we all bring a small donation to contribute to sell at the concession stand to help keep our costs down.

Here are the assignments for the week (you only need to bring them if you have a child swimming in the meet):

Harper, Mutert, Blomberg - 2 bags of hot dog buns

DeFino, Arail, Turner, Reid, Megathlin – 24 water bottles

Holloway, Hill – 24 cans Coke
Pickren, Ellet – 24 cans Diet Coke
Haslach – 24 cans Sprite

(right now Kroger has Coke products on sale 4 for $10)

Scothorn, Stavropoulos – 24 apple juice boxes

Boswinkle, Childers – 200 paper plates

Puett, Powers – 2 big packs napkins

Polk, Chambless, Bhatia- 8 Powerade

**All of the above contributions can be dropped off in my garage anytime over the weekend or brought to the meet.**

Bodell, Sturtz, Ceo – 2 boxes of cooked Penne Pasta wrapped in foil (*this needs to be delivered to the meet*)

If your name is not listed above:

A-G: 12 individually wrapped baked goods (brownies, cookies, cupcakes, sliced banana bread)

H-Z: 6 individually wrapped servings of fruit (strawberries, sliced watermelon, apple slices or orange slices)

***When you turn your item(s) into the concession stand, please check your name off of the Heat Sheet that will be labeled "concession donations". Thank you!! ****

***We need to borrow 2 large coolers that we can use to keep pasta and hot dogs warm. Please contact Jocelyn if you have one you’re willing to lend.***

Jocelyn McCarthy
H: 770-551-8855
C: 770-653-9456
jocelyna1@comcast.net

Thank you!!

KIDS 4 KIDS Charity Swim Meet at Marist

Fri, 28 May 2010 18:02:16 GMT

KIDS 4 KIDS is a really fun Charity Swim Meet benefiting Kids with Juvenile Diabetes. It will be held at the Marist High School Pool on Saturday, June 12th. It is a full day starting at 8:00 with warm ups. The meet starts at 9:00 am.

If your swimmer is interested in swimming, please sign up on the sign up sheet at the pool and give the $25.00 (check made payable to GRC) registration fee to coach Katherine ASAP. The deadline to register is Tuesday, 6/8. The registration fee includes medals for top placers and ribbons for all others. A Tshirt is also included with the registration fee (adult sizes only S-XL), please note size when signing up.

Each swimmer is allowed to swim 2 individual events and 2 relays (if we have enough swimmers).

Thanks!

Reminder - RSVP for Memorial Day Cookout

Fri, 28 May 2010 08:37:25 GMT

Reminder - Please RSVP by Saturday May 29 at Noon!

Join us at the pool to kick off the summer!

Our social committee hits the ground running with our biggest and best Memorial Day Cookout yet!

Join us at the pool Monday afternoon (May 31) for fun, food and friends! Food will be served from 4-6 p.m.

Theme: Kick Off Summer with Georgetown

From the Grill: Burgers, Veggie Burgers & Hot Dogs
Sides: Hashbrown Casserole, Baked Beans and Fruit
Dessert: Banana Pudding and “Kid Dessert”

Adult cost is $6; Children (under 12) are $4. We take cash and checks at the door.

Bottled water will be available for $1.

RSVP by Noon Saturday, May 29, with the number of adults/children and meat preference.

Also, we need volunteers to take a shift at the grill and to run food to the clubhouse - let us know how you can help with the event!

RSVP
Please RSVP with number of Adult/Child meals and preference for burger, veggie burger or hot dog.

http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?cal=t&id=2544

Dolphins please read......

Thu, 27 May 2010 15:12:05 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

We hope you are all enjoying the season so far!! Great meet on Tuesday night! We underestimated how hungry the little Dolphins would be on Wed morning....sorry if there was anyone that missed out on the donuts, we promise to have more donuts next week!

PLEASE NOTE: At the meets it is SO important that the younger swimmers (7 and under) are in the bullpen. We try to line them up at least 5 events ahead of time and on Tuesday night it was VERY difficult for us to find everyone. We hate for kids to miss their event and it will be less likely to happen if they are in the bullpen waiting to be called. We understand they want to watch the meet and cheer on their fellow teammates, please have them do this after they are done swimming! Also, if you LEAVE the meet we NEED TO KNOW!!!! There were several young swimmers we were searching for, only to find they had left before their event. PLEASE let a bullpen volunteer with a heat sheet know they have left. Thank you!

If there are any 6 and under parents that are interested in helping us in the bullpen, please let us know by responding to this email. With so many little ones, we need someone in there to help "entertain" them and keep them safe and orderly.

There IS practice tomorrow (Friday) morning. There is NOT practice on Monday. There IS practice on Tuesday morning. The calendar is on the webpage along with all old emails/posts for you to review if needed.

Our meet is home on Tuesday. Please stay tuned for details coming soon.

Have a great long weekend!

Way to go Dolphins!

Tue, 25 May 2010 23:59:52 GMT

Congratulations Dolphins on a great first meet!!! Final score:

Georgetown 450

Village Mill 321

Thanks to all of our volunteers and for your support!

See you in the morning at 10am for donuts and ribbons! Don't forget your donations for the Ronald McDonald House!

If you cannot make it to pick up your ribbons, you can get them at the next practice.

Please note that there are no practices on Wed and also there will be no practices on Monday, Memorial Day....please consult the website/calendar to check on practice days and times.

Next week the meet is home.....details to come soon!

Congrats Dolphins!!

Dolphins Give Back to the Community

Mon, 24 May 2010 22:48:56 GMT

Hello Dolphins!

This Wednesday we will be collecting Pantry Items for our local Ronald McDonald House. Please bring one of the suggested items below with you when you come to the pool for Donuts & Ribbons.

Suggested Pantry items needed:

Breakfast bars, individual size cereal, coffee, tea bags, condiments (mayo, mustard, ketchup), juice boxes, microwave popcorn, soup, individually wrapped snacks,

Thanks in advance as all donations are well needed and greatly appreciated at the Ronald McDonald House!

LeeAnn Sturtz

Heat Sheets at Meets

Mon, 24 May 2010 22:15:23 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

We have had several requests over the past few years to make copies of the Meet Heat Sheets available. For those of you new to the swim scene, this is like a program of the events. This year we will be selling a limited number at each meet for $2 each with all proceeds helping to pay for swim team social functions. It will be fun to follow all 125 of our kids that are swimming in the meet tomorrow (we have over 170 on our team this year!!).

If anyone has a business that would be able to copy the sheets each week in exchange for putting your logo/business card on the sheets, please let us know! Thanks to Bibiana Villarde for helping with the sheets this season!

In case you missed the announcements about volunteer roles or what to do for the swim meet tomorrow, please see the old postings on our website.

See you at the meet!

Go Dolphins!!

Memorial Day Cookout - RSVP today!

Mon, 24 May 2010 15:19:41 GMT

Join us at the pool to kick off the summer!

Our social committee hits the ground running with our biggest and best Memorial Day Cookout yet!

Join us at the pool Monday afternoon (May 31) for fun, food and friends! Food will be served from 4-6 p.m.

Kick Off Summer with Georgetown!

From the Grill: Burgers, Veggie Burgers & Hot Dogs
Sides: Hashbrown Casserole, Baked Beans and Fruit
Dessert: Banana Pudding and “Kid Dessert”

Adult cost is $6; Children (under 12) are $4. We take cash and checks at the door.

Bottled water will be available for $1.

RSVP by Noon Saturday, May 29, with the number of adults/children and meat preference.

RSVP link: http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=2544

Also, we need volunteers to take a shift at the grill and to run food to the clubhouse - let us know how you can help with the event!

Swim Meet Tomorrow!

Mon, 24 May 2010 07:16:10 GMT

Our first swim meet is away at Village Mill tomorrow, Tuesday.

Here is what you need to know:

Village Mill Swim and Tennis.... 4726 Old Village Lane, Dunwoody, GA 30338;

If you have a last minute change and will NOT be swimming in the meet, please be sure to let Coach Katherine know ASAP as this affects the line up and ultimately other swimmers;

Please be sure to stay through the conclusion of your events, if you need to leave early for some reason, PLEASE let Coach Katherine know since this also affects the line up and other swimmers (especially in the relays);

be there at 4:30 for arm marking (some may be marked in the morning at practice, please still be there at 4:30), warm ups start at 5:00 and all swimmers need to be marked before then;

The arm marking is so that you and the kids know what events they are swimming in. The Deck Manager makes every effort to make sure that swimmers don't miss their events, but it is also the responsibility of the swimmer to make sure they are ready for their event. Please help your child be aware of what events they are swimming so they don't miss one of their events;

their parking lot is reserved for us. Once it is full there is street parking. Please park on just one side of the street which will be clearly marked;

Wear your swim team bathing suit and shirt (make sure your name is on the tag);

Bring towels, goggles, sunscreen and bug spray;

There will be water and cups for our swimmers at the meet;

Our bullpen where the kids wait is under their pavillion.....this is where your child should stay prior to their events.....with so many new little ones we need to make sure they are in a safe and central location;

Volunteers, please check in with Amy Penn when you get there even if you are a 2nd half volunteer;

Their concession stand will be open (they did not specify what they will be serving , but will have some type of "dinner" food), drinks and snacks;

If you want to be guaranteed a seat, please bring your own chair;

In case of incliment weather, please go to the meet no matter what. If there is lightening/thunder, the meet may be delayed but will be held if at all possible since it is difficult to make up meets;

In the Dolphin tradition there will be ice cream at the pool following the conclusion of the meet for all of those who would like to join us;

Marcy Downey's cell phone # is 770-880-5989 in case you need to reach someone at the meet and need a contact number;

10:00am ribbons and donuts on Wed morning following the meet. If you are not able to get your ribbons from participating the night before on Wed morning, you can get them the next time you are at practice.

Thanks and Have FUN!

Go Dolphins!!!!

Volunteers at Meets UPDATED

Mon, 24 May 2010 05:59:46 GMT

Dear Parents,

Thank you for communicating so quickly regarding any conflicts with the swim meet volunteer schedule. The REVISED assignment spreadsheet is attached. Changes have been made and are indicated in RED ink. Please double check your assignments -- your week to work may have changed due to another family's conflict. This schedule will be posted at the pool.

Please remember that if you encounter a conflict and cannot work your assigned day or time, please talk to other parents and secure a substitute.

All 5 of the swim meet assignments are on the spreadsheet.

Thanks!

Ribbons and Donuts on Wed mornings

Fri, 21 May 2010 10:08:06 GMT

Thanks for your patience with all of the Swim Team messages....with so many families, there is a lot to communicate to a lot of people!

Please note this is a change from the past for Wed mornings and the time is different than noted on the calendar!

Each Wednesday morning following a meet, at 10:00am the team is invited to come to the pool and get their ribbons from the meet the night before. There will be Dunkin Donut munchkins and juice for the kids....a long tradition of swim teams! If your swimmer didn't swim in the meet the night before, you are still welcome to come and be a part of the team's celebration!

From 10-10:15am, the ribbons will be given out (all participants get a ribbon no matter what place they finished in) and there will be donuts and juice rain or shine. From 10:15 - 10:45 there will be free swim unless there is thunder and lightning. The coaches will life guard as the kids swim. From 10:45 - 11:00 the guard will be getting the pool ready for the day. At 11:00 the pool will open to members only. To stay past 11:00, you must be a member of the GRC and have your member wrist band.

Thanks to Cathy Rice and her team of volunteers for organizing the donuts and juice this season!

It is going to be a fun season for the kids!!!

Shirts and misc.

Fri, 21 May 2010 09:46:29 GMT

Thanks to all of those who picked up their shirts yesterday. Thanks also to Emily Ceo for coordinating the shirts, they look awesome! To see all that blue in our picture was pretty cool!

Adult T-Shirts Re-Order: We had so many requests for the Break Away Tee's for Ladies that we are planning to place another order. If you would like the Slim Fit Ladies Break Away Tee with the Georgetown Dolphins Logo on the front please email Emily Ceo with your shirt size no later than Monday, May 24th. Price is $20 per shirt and shirts are available in sizes Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large. This are a form fitting shirt so you may want to order up one size higher than you normally wear. Payment due when shirts arrive (hopefully by the second swim meet).

If you are registered for swim team and you did not get your Team Shirt yesterday, please email Emily Ceo so we can secure a shirt for your child.

Emily Ceo: ceom@bellsouth.net

Thanks also for your patience yesterday with pictures.....with lots of swimmers we have an amazing group.....just takes a little longer to get things done! Thanks to Christine Hilgert for coordinating pictures this year!!

No practice today. First meet is away on Tuesday at Village Mill....details coming soon! Practices early next week are Monday am and pm and Tuesday am. Please refer to the calendar on the website for times.

Have a great weekend and Go Dolphins!

Pool Opens 4 p.m. today - please read!

Fri, 21 May 2010 08:48:03 GMT

Rain?! This morning! Nooooo!

As you know, the pool opens to the public for the summer season on Friday afternoon (today) at 4 p.m. (and we won’t let the rain stop us – too much work by too many people have the club looking great!) Before then, I want to review a few guidelines for the season.

First, please take the time to review the pool rules posted at
http://www.georgetownrec.com/PoolModule.aspx?id=318.

Hours:
Summer
Friday, May 21: 4 p.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 22-August 8 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily

Fall
Monday, Aug 9: 4 p.m.- 8 p.m.
Monday - Friday, Aug 9-Sept 13: 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Saturdays, Aug 14 - Sept 11: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sundays, Aug 15 - Sept 12: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Wristbands. Last year, we instituted a no-wristband, no-swim policy. It continues this year. For years we have been trying to establish a good way to recognize our members and ensure we don’t have non-members abusing our open gates policy. All members 11 and older need to bring their Livestrong-style blue and white bracelet at all times when using the pool. Christy Archibald (carchibald@comcast.net) has them and want to get them to you. If you don’t have it, you will be asked to go home and get it – so clip em to the swim bag, leave them on the gearshift, etc – just bring them every time you visit the pool.

We love guests. But we also have a guest policy in place to ensure that you, as paying members, aren’t footing the bill for neighbors who have chosen not to join the pool. That means guest days are limited; guests cannot visit without a member and the guest must pay the visitor fee of $3 (note this is $1 more than previous years) per day. Be sure to sign in yourself and your guests on the table near the main gate. Guests get the yellow wristbands.

We also love kids. This doesn’t mean that you can drop the young ones off at the pool at 11 and return at 5 p.m. Our minimum age for unaccompanied children is 11. That means no children under that age are allowed to use the pools without a caregiver present.

Swim diapers. If you have any doubt whatsoever about your kids, please err on the side of caution and put them in a swim diaper. Accidents require us to close immediately, and remain closed for at least a full day. Please do everything you can to prevent that from happening.

Popsicles, adult swim and guards. Lifeguards have been instructed that they are not to hand out popsicles during adult swim, which takes place during the last 15 minutes of the hour. Please don’t ask them. This is the only opportunity they have to maintain the facilities and take a break from keeping our kids safe.

Glass bottles. DO NOT bring them to the pool. No exceptions.

Trash. Please pick up after yourself and leave the pool area cleaner than you found it. If you find a full trash can, help empty it.

Recycling. Cans and plastic bottles go in the blue recycle bins. Trash does not.

Slow down. Please watch your speed coming down Old Spring House Lane.

Be safe and have fun. It’s summer! Join us for the Memorial Day cookout – food will be served from 4-6 p.m. and it will be a great event for the summer kickoff. We'll have more information out this weekend.

Finally, join me in thanking the members who contributed a huge amount of their time, energy and workday checks to get the pool opened and facilities in great shape.

As always, feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club
alexhill2@hotmail.com | 770-350-9513

Practice today

Thu, 20 May 2010 15:29:58 GMT

Swim Team practice is on as usual today. With pictures going on simultaneously, we will try to get in as much practice as possible. If you would prefer your child does not get wet for the pictures, that is fine, it is up to you if you would like to keep them out of practice.

Don't forget to pick up your swimmer's shirts today and your pre-ordered adult Tshirts between 4:15 and 6:30.

Thank you

Tshirts, Pictures & Magnets: Thursday

Wed, 19 May 2010 22:57:22 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

The swim team Tshirts are in!!

Every swimmer gets a shirt and they will be available for pick up tomorrow (Thursday) at the pool from 4:15-6:30. If you are not able to be there to get your shirt(s), please have someone else get your shirts for you. This will be our only distribution time.

If you ordered an adult shirt, tomorrow is also the only pick up time. The adult shirts are $20 each and check to GRC or cash is fine.

There will be sharpies there to mark your name in the shirt on the tag as soon as you get it.

A special thanks to Emily Ceo for ordering our shirts this year!!!

Please see below for a reminder on our team pictures which are also tomorrow. The form can be found on our website under announcements if you want to view it ahead of time.

Individual photos will begin at 4:30

Team photo is scheduled for 5:15ish

If you are not going to have individual pictures taken please come for the team photo if you can.

Please wear your swim team suit or something similar in color (black or black with blue/aqua)

2 Free Buttons of your swimmer with purchase of any photo package.

To view samples, visit www.photoventuresinc.com

Attached is the order form that will also be available Thursday. This is for you to view the packages ahead of time.

Thanks to Christine Hilgert for organizing team pictures and also for doing our sponsorship banner this season!!

Christine is also selling Georgetown Dolphin car magnets and will have them on Thursday for $5 each if you don't have one yet for your car!

Thanks!

Volunteers at Meets: PLEASE READ ENTIRE MESSAGE

Wed, 19 May 2010 15:33:55 GMT

Dear Parents,

Attached is the spreadsheet outlining job assignments for the entire swim season. Each family of swimmers ages 6 -18 has been assigned at least one job at one meet. A few families have graciously agreed to work more than one meet – THANK YOU!!

Job assignments have been made, as much as possible, based on the preferences you indicated upon registration. Great consideration has been given to the job you have been assigned, which half of the meet you will work, as well as which meet you will work. The goals was for newer swim families to be working at later meets in the season to allow for an “orientation” period.

Please do the following as soon as possible:

Review the spreadsheet;
Locate your work dates and assignments;
If you have been assigned to work on a date you will be OUT OF TOWN, please let Amy Penn know ASAP. Changes to the schedule can be made this week;
If you know your child will NOT be swimming in meets, please let Amy Penn know ASAP. Changes to the schedule can be made this week;
If you are unsure of what your job is, please email Amy Penn for a description. If you are a new family, hopefully you will be able to observe your assignment prior to working a meet;
On meet days, please find Amy Penn on the pool deck to receive directions or materials (clipboards, timers, nametags, etc) Amy Penn will be out of town for the 2^nd meet, June 1^st, our first home meet. The volunteer coordinator for that meet will be announced later;
First half of meet is events 1-44; Second half of meet is event 44-88 – Second half volunteers please be aware of event count and relieve the first half workers at the proper time;
If you have a conflict or emergency prior to the meet you are scheduled to work, please do your best to find a substitute yourself. On meet days, Amy is too busy scurrying around with other tasks. Ask a friend or other swim team parent – there is always someone willing to jump in and lend a hand.

Families have also been assigned to set up and take down the home meets. We can always use extra hands. Please feel free to volunteer at either time. Many hands make light work!

**Copies of this schedule will be posted at the pool on the guard shack doors**

A special thanks to Amy for taking on this task....we could not do it without you!!!

Stay tuned for directions and instructions for our first away meet on Tuesday!

Thanks,

The Dolphins

Note from the Coaches.....

Wed, 19 May 2010 15:20:23 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

First off on behalf of Brett, Tracy and I , we would like to thank you for the gift cards from Target that the team gave us for our High School Graduations and kind words that so many of you have shared with us. It was very much appreciated.

We are off to a great start! We have many returning Dolphins as well as many new families. I know everyone is busy. Many of you are still in school and will be in school next week. It would be VERY helpful if the swimmer could please try to come to at least one practice before the meet on Tuesday. We will be having practice today and Thursday afternoon this week and Monday morning and afternoon and Tuesday morning next week. If you have not been times we can try and get this done at a practice. Remember if a swimmer can not swim at least one lap of the pool without assistance they are not allowed to swim in the meets.

I would like for all parents to verify the roster list that I will put out on the table during the next few practices. Please check to make sure that your swimmer is on the roster, that they are in the correct age group and that they will or will not be swimming in the first meet. Any other information you want to add would be helpful (need to leave the meet early, won't be at the meet)

Please remember to pull long hair back in a ponytail and for everyone to invest in a good pair of goggles.

Thanks again for all your support - GO DOLPHINS!

- Coach Katherine

Team Pictures this Thursday!!

Tue, 18 May 2010 15:44:17 GMT

Don’t Forget- Swim Team Photos – Thursday, May 20^th

Individual photos will begin at 4:30

Team photo is scheduled for 5:15ish

If you are not going to have individual pictures taken please come for the team photo if you can.

Please were your swim team suit or something similar in color (black or black with blue/aqua)

2 Free Buttons of your swimmer with purchase of any photo package.

To view samples, visit www.photoventuresinc.com

Attached is the order form that will also be available Thursday. This is for you to view the packages ahead of time.

Thanks to Christine Hilgert for organizing team pictures and also for doing our sponsorship banner this season!!

Christine is also selling Georgetown Dolphin car magnets and will have them on Thursday for $5 each if you don't have one yet for your car!

Thanks!

Spiced Right Delivery to pool tomorrow!!

Mon, 17 May 2010 14:10:19 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

Spiced Right is taking orders for dinner delivery for tomorrow night. You must order before 2:00 on Tuesday for delivery at the pool between 4:00 and 5:00. Bring your kids to swim practice and take dinner home.

Spiced Right will give the Dolphins 20% to all meals picked up at the pool! Cash or check made out to "Holloway Foods" for payment is accepted.

Please send orders to: spicedrightribhouse@yahoo.com

Spiced Right Weekly Delivery Special...

Pulled Pork
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
Bread and Sauce

Family Pack 1    Family Pack 2    Family Pack 3
serves 2-4    serves 4-6    serves up to 8
1 1/2 lbs of meat 2 1/4 lbs of meat    3 lbs of meat
2 pints of sides    3 pints of sides       4 pints of sides
bread and sauce    bread and sauce bread and sauce
$24.00 $ 34.00 $ 44.00

Please see our website at www.spicedright.com if you would like to see additional sides that are available. If you would like to add a pint of our Famous Banana Pudding or a gallon of our fresh sweet or unsweetened tea for $4 each please let us know.

Thanks for supporting Spiced Right, one of our sponsors, and the Dolphins!!

Community Garden Update

Sun, 16 May 2010 22:09:13 GMT

Hi everyone,

We owe a HUGE debt of gratitude to Owen Bouton, Richard Pearson, Brian Harper, Jeromy Trask, Bob Lundsten, and Danny Holmes for all of their help in putting the fence together for the community garden. Thank you, thank you!!--it looks great. And another big thank you to everyone who has come out to mulch the garden. Your hard work has definitely paid off!

We still have a few plots left in the garden. Let me know if you are interested--plots are $25 for the year for a 4'x4' plot. We are opening up the garden to GRC non-members after this weekend.

A couple of requests of everyone...

1. As you come down to the pool/tennis courts with your children, please help them be respectful of the garden. Please keep them off of the fence--it is strong but certainly NOT climbable! Also, please help keep their hands out of everyone's garden plots--I understand the temptation to dig, as it is a strong one with my own children! While there should be no problem with families looking around the garden to see what is going on, I am sure that gardeners would appreciate their crops being left alone to grow and mature. Thank you in advance for your help with that.

2. Please keep dogs out of the garden. Thanks!

Let me know if you have any questions or are interested in joining us.

Best regards,

Susan Harper

spd71@yahoo.com

Timed Trials tomorrow!

Sat, 15 May 2010 09:22:19 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

Just a reminder that the timed trials are tomorrow at 4:00. The only reason they will be canceled is if there is lighting/thunder. It will be run like a mini-meet. If anyone is able to help time please let Carol Gregoire know when you get there since she will need assistance with this. We do NOT need to know if you won't be there. Please make every effort to come if you are able to.

This week will follow the normal afternoon practice schedule.

Thanks to all of those who have been helping with the solar cover!

Go Dolphins!!

Last Chance!!!

Fri, 14 May 2010 15:17:01 GMT

Tomorrow morning is the LAST day that I will be distributing armbands. We still have a lot of families that have not picked them up. I know that there isn't much going on at 7:30 on a Saturday morning, so you should have no excuses. I will be down there from 7:30 to 10:30 in the morning RAIN OR SHINE!!!! I have extended the time again to be sure everyone has a chance to pick them up. See you there.

Christy

2010 Swim Team Sponsors

Wed, 12 May 2010 16:39:01 GMT

Please check out our website for a complete list of our sponsors! We are so grateful to them for their support. They have provided shirts for all of our kids, new starting blocks, solar cover and more!!

Please be sure to patronize our sponsors!! We will periodically post specials from some of them:

Taki (new Japanese restaurant in WalMart plaza): Mention you are from the Georgetown Swim Team to your server and get a FREE appetizer!!!

Thanks!

Final Spring Work Day - rescheduled

Tue, 11 May 2010 12:03:48 GMT

All - Thanks for your help getting the pool ready for the season and the club grounds and facilities in great shape. While we always have more on the list, the number and scope of projects on our list has been greatly reduced.

We had the final spring Work Day scheduled for this Saturday, May 15. We will be rescheduling it for a Work Night on Thursday, May 20. We will begin as soon as swim practice ends, concentrating on getting everything perfect for opening day on Friday, May 21. Time will be 7-9 p.m.

If you haven't had a chance to help, no worries. We will plan on at least two work sessions over the course of summer and fall. As mentioned previously, EVERY member family is expected to contribute to at least one work session. In lieu of particpation, you may make a $50 donation to the club to help us cover costs for materials/tools. We are tracking attendees and donations, and you can expect us to reach out to you directly to fulfill your obligation if you haven't done so.

Please rsvp to president@georgetownrec.com with your availability for next Thursday, or if you would like to take on a specific project independently.

Thanks for your support of the club.
Alex

Adult Burn Out Tee

Mon, 10 May 2010 21:17:34 GMT

Attached is the other choice of Tshirt for Ladies. Please remember to order one size up if you choose this shirt since this is a form fitted shirt. All orders need to be received by 4pm this Wed to Emily Ceo at ceom@bellsouth.net.

Thank you!

Swim Team Tshirts

Mon, 10 May 2010 21:08:19 GMT

Georgetown Parents,

All swimmers automatically get the attached Tye-Dye Tee Shirt, no need to order one for swimmers since sizes were on the registration form.

Here's your chance to order a Tee Shirt for yourself for the 2010 Swim Season. Adults have two style options this year to choose from. All orders must be placed by Wednesday, May 12th @ 4 p.m. All Adult Tee's are $20.00.

1) The first style is the same Tye-Dye Style Tee Shirt the Swim team will be wearing. Sizes available are Adult Small through 5XL (additional charge of $4 for any shirt over 2XL) .....picture attached.

2) The second option is a Ladies Form Fit Tee called a "burn out tee." This is a form fitting, short sleeved tee in a Torquoise color. This tee will only have the Georgetown Logo across the front (no sponsors listed on the back). If you choose to order this tee you may want to order a size up from your usual size as it does run a little small. The Burn out tee's are available is sizes Small, Medium, Large and X-Large. Picture of this shirt will be attached to the next message.

All Adult Tee Shirts are $20.00

If you would like to purchase a child size shirt for a sibling you can also do so, please contact Emily Ceo for pricing and sizing options.

You MUST email Emily Ceo by WEDNESDAY MAY 12th @ 4 p.m. to place your order. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Shirts are scheduled to arrive just prior to our first swim meet.

Please contact Emily Ceo with questions and/or to place your order.

Thanks!

Emily Ceo
ceom@bellsouth.net
770.379.9034 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770.379.9034 end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Armbands Available Today...

Mon, 10 May 2010 17:14:25 GMT

Rain or shine, Christy is still at the pool to distribute armbands today until 7:30. Please come on down if you still need to get yours.

Thanks,

GRC

Practices cancelled today

Mon, 10 May 2010 16:49:14 GMT

It is getting colder and continues to rain.....so....the rest of the practices for today are cancelled. Here is hoping for sunny weather the rest of the week! :)

Swim Team Today

Mon, 10 May 2010 15:56:54 GMT

It just started raining lightly at the pool. Here is the plan:

Nemos and 6 and unders will NOT be getting in the water. The coaches will still be there to work with them to do land exercises. Please have the kids wear shorts and sneakers to practice and bring a towel to sit on.

Hopefully the rain will stop for the "older" practices and they will swim. If not, they too will do land exercises.

Thanks!

Swim Team This Week

Sun, 09 May 2010 23:35:50 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Practice this week will be M-Th in the afternoon at the usual times. Please note that the pictures have been rescheduled for Thursday, May 20th.

This Sunday will be the timed trials. For those of you who are new, this is like a mini practice meet. It helps the coaches to decide the "line up" for the meets. It will begin at the pool on Suday, 5/16 at 4:00 and run at least an hour. Please make every effort to be there. Your child does NOT need to come if they will not be participating in the meets.

Thanks to all of those who have helped with the pool clean up days, helped take the cover off and who supported our team at the Maggie Moos fund raiser! We appreciate your support during this busy time of year!!

A few more reminders:

-to be considered a 6 and under (non-Nemo), your child must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted;

-please have your child bring goggles to practice;

-if your child has long hair, pleae have them wear a bathing cap or at wear up away from their face.

Next time you see coach Katherine, Tracy and Brett this week, be sure to congratulate them on thier upcoming High School Graduation!! :)

Have a great week!

Wednesday Suppers and Social Events

Sun, 09 May 2010 23:06:48 GMT

Over the past six months, I have asked for help coordinating the Wednesday Suppers, Holiday events and Special events. We are now three weeks from our first event - Memorial Day - and we have NO volunteers.

These meals and events are very popular, and one of the best things about our club. And at this point, we are out of time and options.

I need at least three people to share the responsibilities this summer. They have been perfected over the past few years and it involves only three things with and a very small time commitment.

1. Coordinating with the food vendor on that week's menu, RSVPs and delivery time. You DO NOT have to go find these vendors - we have a great list of caterers, and we will set the schedule this month for the summer.
2. clubhouse setup (opening doors, setting up tables, putting out plates, utensils, condiments) and clean up.
3. Arrange one additional friend to help collect money and check off RSVPs.

If we don't have volunteers by Friday, May 13, we will be forced to begin cancelling events and meals. This is the last thing we want to do, but the Board cannot do this without your help.

Please respond directly to me to help at alexhill2@hotmail.com or president@georgetownrec.com I've attached the calendar of events. We have found that splitting the responsiblities among three (or more) people works very, very well.

Thanks,
Alex

Cover details, call for help

Sun, 09 May 2010 22:16:46 GMT

Hi everyone, there have been a bunch of questions about our new covers. We are pleased with the results so far.

Honestly we are still learning how best to utilize the cover. Our vendor suggests his best results have come from removing it on warm sunny days, recovering at night, leaving it covered on cloudy days, leaving it covered on windy days, and leaving it covered on rainy days. I do know that following these guidelines had the pool in the high 60s by Friday, a gain of 8 degrees in one week.

Yes, the black does help with the heat capture, but it doesn't transfer it as efficiently to the water as does a sunny day in the high 80s with little wind.

The real benefit (from my understanding) is preventing significant evaporation when the weather is windy and/or cooler. The energy loss associated with evaporation translates directly to lower water temps.

To make the most of the cover, parent help is required. Please commit to a week of helping with the cover. It is to be removed at 7:30 a.m. on any sunny, non-windy days listed in YELLOW on the attached spreadsheet. The process takes less than 15 minutes, and requires a little manual dexterity.

This week, parents will take it off Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings (cool and windy weather on Monday and Tuesday mean it is better to leave it on). Coaches will replace it on Wed and Thur after practice; parents will replace it Friday night. at 8 p.m.

Attached is the signup sheet. We need two additional people for this week or we won't get the pool warmed as quickly as we should. You must volunteer for the ENTIRE WEEK - that means every listed shift.

Next week, and all following weeks, we need three parents to commit for the week. All shifts and times are listed.

Respond to this message, or alexhill2@hotmail.com.

Thanks,
Alex

Important!!!

Sat, 08 May 2010 17:40:10 GMT

We have been informed that every one of the brand new tables at the pool now has a scribble on it in black Sharpie. Since the pool is not open yet, it is thought that this was done during a swim team practice.

PLEASE make sure your child is supervised by a responsible adult at all times while at the pool.

The GRC Board is going to enforce the follwing: any member defacing property will no longer be a member for the season and will also not be allowed on swim team for the season. Any non-member will no longer be on swim team and will not be allowed to return the following year.

Thanks for your help with this!

Stay tuned for a message about this week's practice and upcoming timed trials.

IMPORTANT Info About Armbands!

Thu, 06 May 2010 10:48:02 GMT

We have brand new armbands this year. They are NOT the same as last year so ALL MEMBERS, NEW and OLD, need to show up to sign out armbands. The first scheduled distribution is this Saturday, May 8th from 1 to 3, which is also a scheduled workday (starting at 2:00). So, come out, help with the workday AND get your armbands all at the same time!!!

I will send more reminders about the other distribution days, or you can check the website for the info at www.georgetownrec.com.

Thanks!

Christy

Maggie Moos Today!

Wed, 05 May 2010 12:40:12 GMT

Hi Dolphins!

Don't forget to stop by Maggie Moos at Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. and 285 today between 3 and 8pm for our fund raiser. A portion of all sales goes back to our swim team! if you go before 3, just tell them you are from Georgetown.

Thanks to those who have volunteered to help with the solar cover. We have been told that it is beneficial to keep the cover off during the day when it is warm and sunny to warm the water up and then to put it on at night to retain the heat. We are already up a few degrees from the weekend!

Thanks to those who have given me additional emails to add to the distribution list.

See you at Maggie Moos and/or Swim practice today :)

Help needed with solar cover

Tue, 04 May 2010 13:56:27 GMT

It's going to be hot and sunny this week - perfect to get the pool warmed up. We originally planned to have the coaches take the cover on and off at practice time this week and next, but with highs in the upper 80s and sunshine, we need to get the cover off during the day and take full advantage of that shiny thing in the sky.

That said, we need three volunteers for Wed-Friday morning to remove the cover this week, and three more for Monday-Friday next week.

Can anyone get anyone down there at 6:45 on the way to school? It takes less than 15 minutes with three people.

Please respond to this message if you are able to help with any of the days.

Thanks!!

Practice this week and other important things!

Tue, 04 May 2010 13:01:09 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

This is the first year we are using a new system to send out messages to the team. If you are not receiving messages to the correct email address or addresses, please let us know so we can update our system. Also, if you want an email removed, you need to let us know.

Please make sure that your friends and neighbors are receiving these messages. We want to make sure we are capturing everyone and word of mouth is the best way to find out if we are missing anyone.

Practice this week (T-Th...NO practice on Friday).......kids should wear a bathing suit with shorts over it and sneakers. They may go in the water so bring a towel. If the water is too cold, they will do land exercises.

Maggie Moos fund raiser is tomorrow, Wed, at the Georgetown Maggie Moos from 3-8pm. Just show up, no need to bring a flyer or anything. We get a percentage of all sales during that time.

TEAM PICTURES: please note the DATE CHANGE.....they are now Thursday, May 20th. Individual pictures start at 4:30 with the team picture at 5:00!!! Please wear your swim team bathing suit or at least a matching suit (black and/or black with blue/aqua for the picture). Picture package info will be available before the pictures.

All emails sent will also be posted on the website: www.georgetownrec.com

The calendar is also posted on the website if you need it. Thanks to Amy Penn for putting that together again this year!

It is going to be another great season!

Go Dolphins!!!

Thanks!

By the way, there is no spell check with this system, so please excuse any typos this season :)

CORRECTION TO ARMBAND DISTRIBUTION!!!

Tue, 04 May 2010 11:38:03 GMT

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Workday reminder - Saturday, May 8 @ 2 p.m.

Mon, 03 May 2010 16:18:42 GMT

A reminder that only two workdays remain this spring, with the fifth of six planned for Saturday, May 8th, from 2-5 p.m.

The work from this past weekend was HUGE! - thank you all for the great work - and helped us to take the giant leap toward swim season. The furniture is all out and cleaned, the deck was cleaned and the fences got a fresh coat of paint.

We'll be working on the final few projects around the guard shack, as well as a couple landscape projects, giving the restrooms a thorough spring cleaning, and getting all the grills and pool in order.

RSVP to me (president@georgetownrec.com) TODAY! We will plan for projects based on the number of attendees. If you have already confirmed your attendance, I'll be in touch later this week.
If you or your family members have joined us, thank you! Our punch list is shrinking thanks to the time and funds from your fellow members.
As a reminder, all member families are expected to contribute to at least one workday annually. Future dates include:
- Saturday, May 8, 2-5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m.-Noon
In lieu of your sweat equity, a donation to the club of $50 to offset the cost of tools and materials used for the workdays is appreciated. Donations may be dropped off at my house (1574 Bishop Hollow Run), at the workday Saturday, or sent to PO Box 88243, Dunwoody GA 30356.
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Alex

Swim Practice Canceled Today

Mon, 03 May 2010 11:54:57 GMT

Dolphin swim team practice is canceled for today. Stay tuned for more infomation on practice tomorrow. Thanks!

Workday - Saturday, May 1

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:13:31 GMT

A reminder that our fourth of six workdays is this Saturday, May 1st, from 2-5 p.m.

This is an important weekend to make sure everything is in order for the start of swim team next week. We'll be setting up chairs and tables, pressure washing, giving the restrooms a thorough spring cleaning, and cleaning up around the guard office.

RSVP to me (president@georgetownrec.com) TODAY! We will plan for projects based on the number of attendees. If you have already confirmed your attendence, I'll be in touch later this week.

If you or your family members have joined us, thank you! The hard work is paying off - from the freshly painted porch to the new basketball rim, to TV in the clubhouse to the community garden to the flowers and beyond, your effort has been simply awesome.

As a reminder, all member families are expected to contribute to at least one workday annually. Future dates include:
- Saturday, May 8, 2-5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m.-Noon

In lieu of your sweat equity, a donation to the club of $50 to offset the cost of tools and materials used for the workdays is appreciated. Donations may be dropped off at my house (1574 Bishop Hollow Run), at the workday Saturday, or sent to PO Box 88243, Dunwoody GA 30356.

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you this weekend!

Alex

Reminder - May 1 Deadline for 2010 Dues

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:12:15 GMT

Remember that 2010 membership dues must be postmarked by Saturday May 1, 2010!

Many of you have paid in full - thank you for supporting the club and your prompt payment. For everyone who has paid half, and a number of families that haven't paid any of their dues yet, time is running out.

We will be assessing penalties immediately, and anyone who misses the full payment deadline will not be permitted to participate in swim team until paid in full. You also will not receive your member wristband until we receive full payment. The wristbands, with a new design for 2010, will again be mandatory for all families.

If you have any questions about your payment or balance due, please email info@georgetownrec.com. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact me at president@georgetownrec.com.

Alex

Community Garden Reminder

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:54:14 GMT

Hi everyone,

Just a reminder to let me know if you are interested in a garden plot for the Georgetown Community Garden. We are working hard to have it ready for planting by Mother's Day!

Contact me with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

Best,

Susan Harper

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Dear GRC community,

Has the recent summer-like weather brought visions of summer vegetables your way? Have you been looking for a place to grow some summer goodies, but can't quite find enough sun in your own backyard?

The Georgetown Recreation Club is happy to be creating the Georgetown Community Garden this summer! Many of you will remember the small trial effort we did last year with three garden plots--and it was definitely a success! Last year, we were able to successfully grow flowers (nasturtium, sunflowers, marigolds) and a variety of veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, carrots, radishes, peppers, many different herbs). The deer seemed to find our crops towards the end of the summer, so we are planning on building a deer fence to ward off unwelcome animal visitors. We are also planning on a way to make water more accessible to the garden area.

This summer, we will be offering members the opportunity to grown their own summer crops in 4'x4' square plots at a cost of $25 per plot. The cost of the plots will go towards the building of the fence and the newer water source.

As a gardener, we would ask you to supply the following for your own space:

1. Materials to create a raised garden bed. We suggest a raised garden bed (probably 8-12 inches high) in that area due to the flooding potential from the creek tributary on the other side of the driveway. We require that the wood or materials that you use be NON-PRESSURE-TREATED in nature...pine boards, cedar, any other creative material that won't leach chemicals into the ground would be acceptable (I can help with ideas...). We should be able to find a date where we can all put our beds together.

2. Materials to fill your raised garden bed! Last year, we used a mixture of compost, vermiculite, and peat moss...it worked great and, between the three garden beds, the cost was minimal.

3. Newspaper or garden cloth to line your plot.

4. Energy to help work down at the garden to spread mulch and/or build the deer fence--no knowledge required, just some energy and a positive attitude, at a later date TBA.

5. Excitement and vision for a fantastic summer gardening experience!

If you are apprehensive about the gardening experience, take heart--the 4'x4' bed is ideal for beginners. Harvesting is manageable, as are weeding and watering. Those of you who are experienced gardeners--I hope you can help us make our small plots even more successful!

We will be offering plots on a first come, first served basis. Send me an email at spd71@yahoo.com if you are interested in becoming a member of our community garden. I am hoping to have the garden up and running in time for Mother's Day.

I will send another email once we have filled our spaces. I hope you are as excited as I am to see the newest community garden in Dunwoody!

Best regards,

Susan Harper

spd71@yahoo.com

Third Workday - Sat. April 17 @ 1 p.m.

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:34:15 GMT

A reminder that our third of five workdays is this Saturday, April 17th from 1-4 p.m.

We have made great progress on our to-do list, and we expect the same this weekend. The weather should be great and this will be the perfect chance to help us get ready for spring and summer.

RSVP to me (president@georgetownrec.com) TODAY! We will plan for projects based on the number of attendees.

As a reminder, all member families are expected to contribute to at least one workday annually. Future dates include:
- Saturday, May 1, 2-5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 8, 2-5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m.-Noon

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you this weekend.

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club

Georgetown Community Garden

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:54:37 GMT

Dear GRC community,

Has the recent summer-like weather brought visions of summer vegetables your way? Have you been looking for a place to grow some summer goodies, but can't quite find enough sun in your own backyard?

As a gardener, we would ask you to supply the following for your own space:

2. Materials to fill your raised garden bed! Last year, we used a mixture of compost, vermiculite, and peat moss...it worked great and, between the three garden beds, the cost was minimal.

3. Newspaper or garden cloth to line your plot.

4. Energy to help work down at the garden to spread mulch and/or build the deer fence--no knowledge required, just some energy and a positive attitude, at a later date TBA.

5. Excitement and vision for a fantastic summer gardening experience!

I will send another email once we have filled our spaces. I hope you are as excited as I am to see the newest community garden in Dunwoody!

Best regards,

Susan Harper

spd71@yahoo.com

Georgetown Rec Club - now on Facebook

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:36:44 GMT

We opened up a group page for Georgetown Recreation Club this week and will be using it make sure you know what it happening at the club.

Join the group today! Search for Georgetown Recreation Club and click on the Join link. This link should take you directly to the page:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1224353106#!/group.php?gid=107700829265408&ref=ts

It's almost pool season!

New Tennis Team forming - Summer Mixed

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 23:04:56 GMT

We are trying to form a mixed doubles squad for the summer ALTA season comprised of (mostly) members of Georgetown. If you are interested or have questions, please email Kate Roark or check out www.altatennis.org.

The deadline to form a team is April 14th, and we need men and women to round out the team. Play begins Sunday, June 6.

Kate can be reached at Kate.roark@hotmail.com!

Thanks!

Reminder - Workday, Saturday, 1 p.m.

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:52:49 GMT

Just a reminder that our second of five workdays is this Saturday, April 10th from 1-4 p.m.

Only three people have signed up to help this weekend - the weather should be great and this will be the perfect chance to help us get ready for spring and summer. We only need three hours of your Spring Break week.

RSVP to me (president@georgetownrec.com) TODAY! It is critical that we know you are coming so we have tools and projects lined up for you.

As a reminder, all member families are expected to contribute to at least one workday annually. Future dates include:
- Saturday, April 17, 1-4 p.m.
- Saturday, May 1, 2-5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 8, 2-5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m.-Noon

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you this weekend.

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club

Dolphin Swim Team Forms for Registration

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:47:38 GMT

Hi Dolphins,

This Sunday from 4-6 is our swim team registration at the GRC clubhouse. A few things to remember:

    * download and fill out the following forms from the GRC Website and bring them both with you to registration: http://www.georgetownrec.com/SwimTeam.aspx and get Reg_Form_2010.pdf and Volunteer_Form_2010.pdf;
    * bring a check made payable to GRC (new swim suits need to be paid for with a SEPARATE check);
    * bring any dates with you that your swimmers will NOT be at a MEET;
    * register with the ASA first (http://www.atlantaswimming.com/index.asp) click on the swimmer on the upper left hand side of the site (ALL swimmers must register with the ASA prior to registration ) there is a spot for your confirmation number on the registration form;
    * pay your GRC dues if you are registering as a member (checks can be post dated to April 1st if you would like and you can bring your check that day if you have not mailed it yet);
    * don't forget to drop off used bathing suits to Terry Polk or Sherri Arial.....any year suits are wanted since the colors have been the same for many years.   If you know anyone who has "retired" from the team that may have a suit, please ask them to donate it!;
    * a full season calendar will be sent along soon and also will be available on Sunday;
    * bring your swimmer with you if they need to try on a bathing suit on Sunday.

If you are NOT able to be at the registration on Sunday, please send your forms along with the check made out to GRC to:
Marcy Downey
1495 Devonshire Way
Dunwoody, GA 30338

Looking forward to a great season!

Swim Team Moms

Volunteers needed!

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:11:32 GMT

Hello Georgetown Recreation Club Members!

Hope you are doing well and maybe, just maybe, Spring is here...

With the arrival of Spring, we need your help. We have a bunch of workdays scheduled between now and opening weekend for the pool, and we really, really (did I mention really?) need help.

There are two ways you can contribute. First, join us for one of the workdays. It's amazing how much can get done in just a few hours when everyone pitches in.

The other way you can help is with a small donation to offset the cost of materials for projects that we need to get done.

If half of our members commit to only one or two workday sessions, we have north of 300 hours of labor to throw at projects. If the other half commits to help pay for materials with a $50 donation, our to-do list will be pretty much wiped out.

So TODAY, send me an email with your commitment for time or financial help. Both are equally appreciated.

Here is the Spring workday schedule.

- Saturday, March 20, 1-4 p.m.
- Saturday, April 10, 1-4 p.m.
- Saturday, April 17, 1-4 p.m.
- Saturday, May 1, 1-4 p.m.
- Saturday, May 8, 2-5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m.-Noon

For this Saturday (weather permitting) we have two key projects:
- repaint the clubhouse porch
- clear brush

For both, I am looking for project captains who can be responsible for seeing the project through, as well as organizing the volunteers, tools and materials we need. Let me know if you are up for the job!

Have a great Sunday, I look forward to hearing from you!

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club
president@georgetownrec.com or alexhill2@hotmail.com

Spring Tennis Program for Kids (ages 4-15)

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:04:19 GMT

Hello Parents!
It’s time to get your kids back on the tennis court!...As communicated earlier, we are running our tennis program out of Georgetown Rec Club this spring. For those of you who had your kids participate last fall, we hope we exceeded your expectations and most importantly, your kids had fun!

We have added some pictures on our website from last season. You can check them out at www.TennisMaestros.com-->Photo Gallery-->Georgetown folder.

Attached, is a document with complete details about the program- sessions, dates/times, fees, registration instructions, and contact information.

Here is an overview of the schedule:

Key Dates:
Season: March 10th- May 12th, 2010
Session Days: Every Wednesday

Session 1- Little Tots (Ages 4-6): 3:00 to 4pm
Session 2- Little Champs (Ages 7-10): 4pm to 5pm
Session 3- Little Maestros (Ages 11-15): 5pm-6pm

Please note that we have made some adjustments to the schedule that include:

addition of a new session for kid’s ages 11-15
session times have been adjusted from last fall. Hope this does not cause any major issues for anyone from last season.

Also, we are introducing a Refer-A-Friend Program this season. For each friend you refer to our program, your child receives a 30 minute private/group instruction with either Marcus or myself...Note: Max referral is 2 friends per child for 1 hour total of private/group instruction.

Please forward this email out to anyone you feel would be interested in this program. We hope to see everyone from last season and look forward to seeing new smiling faces!

If you have any questions or run into any issues with registering online, please don’t hesitate to contact me on my cell phone or email. My contact information is provided below.

Sincerely,
Coach John & Coach Marcus

John Bechtel
Founder/USPTA Professional

Tennis Maestros, Inc.
Cell: (404) 307-6177
Fax: (770) 434-2099
E: johnbechtel@tennismaestros.com
www.TennisMaestros.com

Georgetown Rec Club Update

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:00:30 GMT

Hello everyone,

I wanted to share a bunch of news with the club and ask for your help with a couple of issues we are facing.

First, some housekeeping. 2010 invoices will be mailed this week and will be arriving shortly. You won't see any surprises in there - we didn't change the membership dues or initiate any special assessment - but do appreciate your prompt and full payment!

Next, we still need a social director and volunteer coordinator. Neither position is particularly difficult, thanks to the generousity and involvement of our great members. However, both positions are critical to the health of the club.

The social director plans the Wednesday suppers as well as the holiday and social events. All the vendors and processes are in place - we just need some help pulling everything together. Without this position filled, we will have a very difficult time staging the very popular social events this summer. Please contact me directly if you and a friend are interested - an ideal situation splits the duties among two or three people.

The volunteer coordinator ensures that we have volunteers for the Deck Brigade, our crew that helps keep the facilities in order, as well as help for social events. Again, this is an important position that won't take too much of your time.

Also, Stephanie Holmes graciously volunteered to manage the clubhouse use and rentals (between multiple scout meetings, tennis and birthday parties, the building is getting a lot of use.) Thanks!

Speaking of the clubhouse, I need to report more mischief and ask for your help. Late last week, the building was broken into and vandalized. Marker was all over the walls, and some nasty and racist language was everywhere. We have it cleaned up and the locks have been changed, but we need your help identifying the culprits. They knew the combination to the door, which wasn't widely available outside the club.

The names of four area high school students were written on the walls - a bit of Facebooking shows they are all connected and a least a friend of whomever was responsible. While these four could be innocent and have no involvement, the Dunwoody Police are investigating. If you or a member of your family knows anything, I ask you to share it with me or Detective Andrew Thompson (678-382-6921)immediately.

Again, thanks for your support. We will have lots of information coming your way in the coming weeks and months, and appreciate your time.

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club
president@georgetownrec.com
404-895-0640

Looking for a new Social Coordinator

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:59:51 GMT

Hello GRC families,

Hard to believe that summer is right around the corner! My daughter was just looking out our new 2010 calendar and said she can't wait until June because that's when we go to Georgetown Pool! (I told her ME TOO!)

Anyway, as many of you know, I was the Georgetown Social Coordinator for the past two years. I have returned to work this year and am involved with the neighborhood Womens Club also. I would love to continue to be involved with the pool board but I just can't do it this year. So, we are looking for a new Social Coordinator for the summer season.

Let me tell you a little about this position....

The first responsibility is managing clubhouse rentals for private parties. With our simpler rental policy and the new website, this is an easy job. Members download the rental form from the website and they drop the completed form off at your house. You just add the event to the online calendar, and drop the check off at the Treasurer's house. Very easy.

The other responsibility is coordinating Wednesday Night Dinners (usually 8 throughout the summer) and Holiday Events (Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, and the End of the Summer Party). I have this process down to a well-oiled machine. I have a good list of reliable caterers, who all know the location and layout of our club. The website makes it very easy to collect RSVPs. The Deck Brigade Volunteer group provided enough helpers for EVERY event. I always had someone there to help set up, cashier, and clean up.

In general, this position involves coordination with vendors during the week on the phone and the computer, it requires that you be there to meet the caterer at 4:30 on Wednesdays, and involves overseeing the volunteers. I have all the forms, menus, check-in lists, and spreadsheets organized and ready to go. Because we have so many helpful and willing hands, it is really not a lot of work! The big benefit is that you get to meet everyone at the club, you get thank-yous all around, and you get to enjoy not cooking nor cleaning on Wednesday nights!!

Georgetown Rec Club is unique in that everyone knows everyone else's name and these social events are a big reason why. Please consider helping out for this position. Also, we could possibly separate the Social Coordinator job into the three positions: Clubhouse Rental Coordinator, Wednesday Night Dinner Coordinator, and Holiday Event Coordinator.

Please call me at 404-825-6600 if you have ANY questions. Thanks so much!

-Bryant Hoyal

bryanthoyal@yahoo.com

Illegally dumped wood chips at pool

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:09:04 GMT

Hi Everyone -

Sometime on Wednesday, two huge loads of wood chips were dumped without permission in the parking lot of the rec club.

Did anyone have tree work completed earlier this week? I have been told that someone saw a white truck with a red box in the neighborhood on Wednesday, and possibly dumping chips in the office park on Old Springhouse.

It is far more chips than we'll ever be able to use and will be a huge and expensive mess to clean up and dispose of properly.

Thanks for your help in identifying the illegal dumper!

Alex

Georgetown Rec Club - Annual Meeting Nov 15

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:03:47 GMT

Good evening and hope you are doing well!

We would like to invite you to the club's annual meeting later this month.

It will be at the clubhouse on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. It should last about an hour.

We will present an overview of 2009, plus plans for 2010 and beyond. We will also share the club's financials, which I'm happy to say are in very good shape. I will also share the latest news on the Revive 285 project and how it may impact the neighborhood.

One of the key functions of the annual meeting is to put the leadership team in place. All voting board members (President - Alex Hill, Vice President - Steve Ellet, Treasurer - Merrie Bouton, Grounds - Jack Higginbotham, Secretary - Pat Arnold, Membership - Christy Archibald and Special Projects - Kyle Epstein) are subject to election by the membership. Non-voting board members (Social - open, Swim Team/Sponsorships - Carol Gregoire, Volunteer - Open, Tennis - Ken Odom, Website - Martha Armour, Landscaping - Terry Weaver) are selected by the board.

At this time, the entire voting board is committed to return for 2010, but this must be confirmed by a vote of the membership at the annual meeting. Nominations and votes will be conducted. The President is elected to a two-year term; other positions are filled on an annual basis.

As you can see, we have several critical openings. Any member in good standing is welcome to participate as either a voting or non-voting board member. If you have an interest or any questions about the positions, please let me know. The outgoing board members - Robin Horne, Bryant Hoyal and Marcy Downey - leave their positions refined and in very good shape. We thank them for their hard work and effort spent improving the club.

In the meantime, thank you for your support of the club. We have enjoyed two years of strong growth and I applaud you and our board members for everything that has been done for the club. You should be proud to have such a healthy and vibrant asset in your neighborhood.

Thanks for your time and I look forward to seeing you later this month.

Warm regards,
Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club
president@georgetownrec.com
404-895-0640

Winter Mix A5 team looking for a few players

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:20:10 GMT

We currently have a team that plays out of GRC this coming Winter at the ALTA A5 Mixed Doubles level and they are in need of a few players.

If you are interested, please email Lee Levy @ leelev@yahoo.com.

Thanks,
Ken Odom

Pool Open Sat & Sun! Grownup Party Tonight!

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:42:46 GMT

Just a reminder that the pool will be open only two more days this season - today (Sept 12) and tomorrow (Sept 13).

Saturday hours are 11-9 and Sunday hours are 11-8 p.m.

Also, don't forget the grownup party tonight - 8 p.m. Even if you didn't get a chance to RSVP, please join us for a final summer fling! Don't forget your appetizer and beverage of choice!

Kids Tennis Free Clinic this Wednesday 4-6pm

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:04:34 GMT

Hello All,

Sorry for the late notice. John from Tennis Maestros has offered to host a free kids clinic this Wednesday from 4-6pm. See the email below for further details.

Thanks,
Ken Odom ------------------------------------------------------

Dear Parents,

I wanted to inform you that we will be using this Wed. 9/9, as a Kick-Off Party/Open-House/Free Clinic for the program. The purpose of this kick off event is to allow the parent's and kid's to meet us instructors, ask any questions, pass out T-shirts, and have the kid's play tennis with pro's. This will get the kid's comfortable and excited about the upcoming tennis season. Also, please feel free and we encourage you to invite a friend who may be interested in the program. We will have on-site registration available this day.

Please note that this kick-off event is not the first session. We will start the actual first lessons on Wed. 9/16 and will continue for a total of 10 sessions; ending on Wed. November 18th, 2009. By having this kick-off party, we can begin promptly on time and going forward on 9/16.

Other details:
1.) plan on coming during your scheduled session, either 4-5pm for the 4-6 year old age group or 5-6pm for the 7-10 year old age group.
2.) we will have tennis racquets available for the kids to use if they don't have one.
3.) snacks and refreshments will be provided by Tennis Maestros.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 404.307.6177 or via email at johnbechtel@tennismaestros.com

Best Regards,
John Bechtel

John Bechtel
Founder/USPTA Professional

Tennis Maestros, Inc.
Cell: (404) 307-6177
Fax: (770) 434-2099
E: johnbechtel@tennismaestros.com
www.TennisMaestros.com

“Master the Game of Tennis & Life”

Updates about the Labor Day Party at GRC

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:25:29 GMT

Hi,

I hope you're having a great holiday weekend. I wanted to share some last-minute details about the Labor Day party tomorrow.

Walk-up meals: I hear that a lot of little kids don't like barbecue, so Spiced Right will also be bringing about 30 walk-up hotdog dinners for kids. These meals include a hotdog with all the regular sides - brunswick stew, corn casserole, cole slaw, bread and banana pudding. They will be priced at $5 each.

We should be also able to accommodate walk-up barbecue dinners as well. Adults are $10 and kids are $5 each. The entrees are Pulled Pork sandwiches and Beef Brisket with the sides listed above.

Also, we'll be selling all the various bottled waters and soft drinks left in the clubhouse fridge for $1 each. The proceeds benefit the pool so please help us clean out the fridge!

Finally, Will Granata will be selling cookies for his 4th grade project to raise money for Operation School Bell that purchases school supplies for needy children. He'll be selling the cookies for 25 cents each. Please bring change if you'd like to buy one.

One more thing, I'm still looking for someone to fill the Social Chair position next summer. Please call me or just grab me if you'd like to ask any questions about it. The GRC pool board is a great team to be a part of! Thanks!

Reminder - End of Summer Grownup Party!

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:44:00 GMT

REMINDER - RSVP DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4!

GET THOSE BABYSITTERS LINED UP!!!

JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL END OF SUMMER GROWNUPS’ PARTY, OR

FAEOSGUP(???)

THIS WILL BE A BYOB. PLEASE ALSO BRING AN APPETIZER OR DESSERT TO SHARE.

KEEP IN MIND, ANYONE WALKING IN THE GATE WITH A BAG OF CHIPS OR PRETZELS WILL BE RIDICULED MERCILESSLY.

SATURDAY, 09/12/09

8PM-?

RSVP BY 09/04 TO KATE.ROARK@HOTMAIL.COM

Fall - USPTA Little Tennis & USTA QuickStart

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:24:52 GMT

Hello All,

A few of yall have asked and just to clarify, this Little Tennis Program is not affiliated with that same program that was run previously. This one is being run by a certified USPTA teaching pro and a tennis pro who played on the tour

I am resending the information on the Fall Little Tennis. The new attachement has the date and times for the clinic as well as a link to an online regristration form.

Dates/10- Week Season: September 9th- November 11th, 2009
Camp Days: Every Wednesday (Subject to change pending on # participants)
Session Time 1 (Ages 4-6) – 4pm to 5pm
Session Time 2 (Ages 7-10) – 5:15pm to 6:15pm

If there is enough interest they may push the start date back a week and host a teaching clinic day for the parents to see first hand what to expect from the program.

If you have any questions, please contact myself or John Bechtel of Tennis Maestros.

Thanks,
Ken Odom

Tennis Maestros, Inc.
Cell: (404) 307-6177
Fax: (770) 434-2099
E: johnbechtel@tennismaestros.com
www.TennisMaestros.com

Reminder to RSVP to the Labor Day Party at GRC

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:06:45 GMT

Hello families,

The RSVPs for the Labor Day party were due to Spiced Right today and I forgot to send out a reminder! So, please respond on the website tonight or tomorrow morning. I'll call the caterer at 11am tomorrow morning (Thursday).

We hope you can make it!

No worries - our pool water is clean

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:23:35 GMT

Many of you probably noticed the article and followup reports over the weekend about pools in the Atlanta area that aren't properly maintained, and can cause all sorts of health issues. I cringed when I read about pools that have either through policy or negligence made it a policy to ignore the rules that are in place to keep swimmers healthy.

You can be sure that the Georgetown pool is safe and well maintained. We carry a pool management contract with Sweetwater Pools to ensure that the chemistry is correct and everything functions throughout the season. It's not the cheapest solution, but it does ensure that experts and a professional pool operator are available to monitor the pool's operations and correct minor deficiences before they become big issues.

Their vigilence - I'm sure you have noticed the guards guards checking the water throughout the day - keep our old-but-good pool in tip-top shape.

As a final note, we are inspected periodically by the DeKalb Department of Health. They inspect everything from water quality to deck depth markings to fence latches to safety signage. On their most recent visits, we scored 95/100 on the main pool and 100/100 on the baby pool. While these are good measures of cleanliness, we have to work hard to maintain that performance.

As always, feel free to direct any questions to alexhill2@hotmail.com.

Thanks,
Alex Hill, President Georgetown Recreation Club

Please RSVP for the Labor Day Celebration at GRC

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:58:08 GMT

Hello families,

Please join us at Georgetown Pool for the Labor Day Celebration catered by Spiced Right Barbecue.

Please click on the link to see the event details and RSVP by September 2.

We hope you can join us! Thanks!

Little Tennis Program (ages 4 - 10)

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:09:08 GMT

Dear Parents,

Tennis Maestros, Inc. & USPTA (Unites States Professional Tennis Association) is bringing a lifetime sport to our area children. We will be hosting a Little Tennis Program to introduce the game of tennis at Georgetown Recreation Club in Dunwoody, GA starting on Wednesday September 9th, 2009.

Please review the following flyer for detailed information about the program. We look forward to having the opportunity to make a positive impact in your child's lives with our experience, attitude, and love for the game of tennis.

Sincerely,

John Bechtel
Founder/USPTA Professional

End of Summer Grownup Party

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 09:53:03 GMT

GET THOSE BABYSITTERS LINED UP!!!

JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL END OF SUMMER GROWNUPS’ PARTY, OR

FAEOSGUP(???)

THIS WILL BE A BYOB. PLEASE ALSO BRING AN APPETIZER OR DESSERT TO SHARE.

KEEP IN MIND, ANYONE WALKING IN THE GATE WITH A BAG OF CHIPS OR PRETZELS WILL BE RIDICULED MERCILESSLY.

SATURDAY, 09/12/09

8PM-?

RSVP BY 09/04 TO KATE.ROARK@HOTMAIL.COM

Pool hours - Back to School

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:50:30 GMT

Just a quick reminder that the pool follows the schedule of the Dekalb Public Schools, which means we shifted to fall hours today.

We will be open through September 13th, following these hours:

Monday - Thursday, Aug 10-Sept 10: 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Fridays, Aug 14 - Sept 11: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturdays, Aug 15 - Sept 12: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sundays, Aug 16 - Sept 13: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

On Labor Day, Sept 7, we will be open from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

And remember your blue wristbands and guest fees - we're still watching!

Thanks,
Alex Hill, Georgetown Recreation Club
alexhill2@hotmail.com

Last Call for the Back to School Party

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:41:51 GMT

Hello families,

I'm sending out one last call for RSVPs for the Back to School Party at 5pm this Saturday evening. Please RSVP right now if you can make it! Hope to see you there!

Thanks!

Reminder to RSVP to the Back to School Party

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:25:43 GMT

Hello families,

I just wanted to remind everyone to please RSVP for this weekend's Back To School Party if you can make it. This event is a great way to end the summer. I need to call the caterer Thursday morning at 10am so please RSVP on the website by tomorrow evening if possible. Thanks!

Bryant Hoyal

GRC Social Committee

Mid Summer Update, updated with bigger text

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:24:24 GMT

Apologies for the resend - the other version was awfully hard to read.

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Good morning, and thanks for your support of the Georgetown Recreation Club. As we wind down the summer season toward school, I wanted to pass a bunch of information your way. Apologies in advance for the length - but I would ask that you spend only five minutes to read this update. Thanks!

End of summer party. Please don't forget to rsvp for the end of summer member appreciation party. Moe's will be catering, and we'll have a bouncing house and some other fun stuff, including a margarita machine. The date is Saturday, Aug 8, from 5-9 p.m. The link is: http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=1045

Wristbands and guests. Thanks for your respect of the rules and for contributing guest fees. We have been very pleased to see yellow wristbands on many guests at the pool this summer and our collections for guest fees are running significantly ahead of past years. Remember that the blue wristbands need to be worn by all members 11 and older at all times. We have noticed many wrists without wristbands lately, and we'll be enforcing it as the summer comes to a close.

Community garden. Some of you may have noticed the vegetable boxes north of the tennis courts. Six families asked to pilot a community garden program this summer, and it has been quite successful. We'd like to open it up to the membership and expand the program if there is interest. Email me if you are interested in a plot.

Concessions. Thanks again for respecting the honor system and paying for the snacks you take. If you are looking for the chocolate, you should be able to find more in the fridge. If you have a request for 2010, let us know.

2009 volunteers. First, join me in thanking the many people who have given so much to the club this year, from the swim team to social volunteers to the deck brigade to the board to workday volunteers. As we grow, these positions have become more and more important and I'm proud to be involved with people who genuinely care about their club. The improvements - new carpet, new diving blocks, etc, are a direct result of your members getting involved and making good things happen.

2010 leadership opportunities. While it is still early - our annual meeting will be in November - please contact me directly if you have an interest in contributing to the leadership team next year. Tell me how you would like to help, and we'll do our best to get you involved.

Changing tables. You might have noticed that we have added wall-mounted Koala changing tables to the restrooms last week. They were long overdue, and I think they are a nice addition to the restrooms. Help us keep them in almost-new condition (thanks for a good deal, eBay!).

Found: wristwatch. A silver and chrome Raymond Weil watch was found on the tennis courts in early July. Please email Ken Odom (kenodomjr@yahoo.com) to identify and claim the watch.

Membership and finance update. We are very pleased with our membership growth. Even in a difficult year, it appears that we were able to grow membership to more 120 total memberships. Please join me in thanking Christy Archibald for her tireless efforts in bringing the new members to the club. Additionally, I want to thank the membership for your support of the club and for your recruiting efforts. We are on pace to end the year ever so slightly in the black. Obviously, we'll steer any profits right back into the club to make the improvements and repairs we need. This includes tennis - Ken Odom is working hard to generate additional revenue through guest teams paying to use our courts.

Your help. Many of you have asked how you can help in ways other than your time. Here is one need that has become more obvious throughout the summer. We need additional pool furniture. We have found a source for affordable, commercial-quality pool furniture and have ordered 8 new tables. We need some additional chaise lounges, chairs and umbrellas - and would appreciate your financial help to purchase these items when end-of-summer discounts kick in. Chaise lounges are about $110, chairs are about $60 and heavy duty umbrellas are about $175. Consider an end-of-summer gift to help us buy additional equipment. If even a third of our members step forward, we would be able to make a dent in our seating shortage. Feel free to pepper me with questions or drop a check in the guest fee box.

Landscaping. We would also like to improve the grounds, specifically the berm along the drive, and the shrubs between the parking lot and the lower tennis courts. The drive project is long overdue and our tennis shrubs never recovered from our late spring freeze. If you would like to contribute to the landscaping fund in the form of materials, labor or cash, let me know.

Other projects. And if you would like to contribute some sweat equity, I have a number of projects that will require a few hours of your time. Again, let me know.

Planning committee. Finally, I would like to begin to gather a long-term planning and facilities committee with the intention of producing a comprehensive 10-year facilities strategy and initiating a capital improvements drive. If you are interested in being involved, please let me know.

Have an excellent Thursday - and don't forget to rsvp for the end of summer party!

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club
alexhill2@hotmail.com

Mid-Summer Update

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:23:46 GMT

Found: wristwatch. A silver and chrome Raymond Weil watch was found on the tennis courts in early July. Please email Ken Odom (kenodomjr@yahoo.com) to identify and claim the watch.

Other projects. And if you would like to contribute some sweat equity, I have a number of projects that will require a few hours of your time. Again, let me know.

Have an excellent Thursday - and don't forget to rsvp for the end of summer party!

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club
alexhill2@hotmail.com

Back to School Party - Saturday August 8

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:08:25 GMT

Hello families,

The Back to School Party was a big hit last year so we are bringing it back! Please click on the link to see the event details. Please RSVP by Thursday morning August 6 at 10am.

Thanks!

Cloudy pool today - Tues July 28

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:48:42 GMT

If you visit the pool today, you'll notice that is a bit cloudy. We believe the power flickers from last night kicked the pump off, and got the chemicals a bit out of balance this morning.

Everything is back online currently, and the water is perfectly safe. For safety reasons, we will have the deep end closed until the water is clear, which should be later today.

Thanks - feel free to contact me with questions - alexhill2@hotmail.com

Alex

Reminder to RSVP to this week's Wed Night Dinner

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:42:19 GMT

Hello,

The RSVPs for this week's Wednesday Night Dinner are due this morning. Please RSVP by 11am with your order. I'll call the caterer at 11am.

Thanks!

Wednesday Night Dinner July 29 - Culinary Accents

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:51:40 GMT

Hello families,

Please join us for the LAST Wednesday Night Dinner of the summer! This meal is catered by Culinary Accents. Please click on the Event Details to see more information and be sure to RSVP by 10am on Monday morning.

Thanks!

-GRC Social Committee

Reminder to RSVP to this week's Wed Night Dinner

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:32:30 GMT

Hello,

Please remember to RSVP to this week's Wednesday Night Dinner by tomorrow morning. I'll call the caterer with the final numbers at 10:00 am Monday morning.

Hope you can join us! Thanks!

Wednesday Night Dinner July 22 - Culinary Accents

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:59:40 GMT

Hello,

Please join us for a Wednesday Night Dinner July 22 catered by Culinary Accents. Please click on the event details for more info and RSVP by Monday at 10:00 am.

Thanks!

Reminder to RSVP to this week's Wed Night Dinner

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:28:29 GMT

Hello,

Please remember to RSVP if you'd like to join us for the Wednesday Night Dinner this week. Please RSVP on the website by tomorrow morning at 10:00 am.

We hope to see you there!

- GRC Social Committee

Wednesday Night Dinner - Guthrie's Chicken

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:50:48 GMT

Hello,

Please join us for a Wednesday Night Dinner on July 15 catered by Guthrie's Chicken, another Georgetown Dolphin Sponsor. Please click on the link for more details about this event.

Please RSVP by Tuesday morning if you'd like to join us. Also, if at all possible, please RSVP within the website rather than via email. It's much easier for me to keep track of it when they are all in one place. Thanks!!!

Found: Women's Raymond Weil's watch on the courts

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:44:42 GMT

A Women's Silver/Chrome Raymond Weil's watch was found on the tennis courts.

Send me an email if its yours, kenodomjr@yahoo.com.

Thanks,

Ken

Reminder to RSVP today for the July 4 dinner!

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:34:36 GMT

Hello,

Please RSVP for the July 4 dinner today. I'll be calling Spiced Right to give them the final numbers first thing tomorrow morning.

Thanks!

After-hours trespassing

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:33:20 GMT

Good evening everyone,

I need to make you all aware of events that took place at the Club early Saturday morning.

At some point after 12:30 a.m., a significant number of people climbed the fence and commenced to spend a number of hours eating, drinking and making a mess of the pool area.

We don't know who was at the club without permission, and have no reason to believe members were involved in this trespassing and incredibly reckless activity. That said, I do want to let you know that we do check the facilities after hours, and have asked the Dunwoody Police to patrol the facility as well. We will be changing combinations of the main gate and pool locks this week, and will be adding a number of other security features. The food, bottles and cigarette butts are a hassle, but we are most concerned about liability issues associated with unauthorized after-hours use.

We will call the police and pursue charges against anyone caught inside the pool fence, on the clubhouse deck or using the tennis courts without permission outside normal operating hours. Please remind your household that we will suspend the family membership of any individual involved in this sort of thing, and can permanently revoke membership privileges for any conduct that is detrimental to the club.

As always, feel free to share your thoughts at alexhill2@hotmail.com.

Thanks for your time and have a great week!

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club

Please RSVP for the July 4 celebration at GRC

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:41:15 GMT

Hello families,

I hope you can make it to the July 4 celebration at Georgetown Pool. Dinner will be served from 4:00 - 6:00 pm and will be catered by Spiced Right Barbecue. Please click on the link for more details. Please RSVP by Wednesday morning at 10am on July 1 if you'd like to join us for dinner.

Miriam Miller will be coordinating this event as I will be out of town. Thanks Miriam!!!

-Bryant Hoyal

GRC Social Committee

Help Needed for Fourth of July Dinner

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:34:42 GMT

Our Deck Brigade Captain for the week of June 29th is going to be out of town on July 4th. We really need someone to step forward to help out with dinner on the 4th. Your responsibilities will include the following and can be divided up among more than one family:

Food setup (Meeting vendor at, Setting up the tables for food service)
Cashier and Greeter (checks name on RSVP list and accepts payments)
Clean-up (cleans up food serving area and pool deck area after dinner is served)

Please consider volunteering so we can continue this fun tradition!

Thank you,

Robin Horne

Reminder to RSVP by tomorrow morning!

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:24:56 GMT

Hello familes,

So far, we don't have a big turnout for the next Wednesday Night Dinner. If you'd like to join us, please RSVP by Monday morning. Hope you can make it!

Thanks!

Please RSVP for the next dinner June 24 - Moe's

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:43:45 GMT

Hello everyone,

Thank you for 100% attendance for another week. Also, thanks to Rosemary for a delicious dinner!

Our next dinner, June 24, is a taco bar catered by a new sponsor this year - Moe's Burritos. Please click on the link to view the details. Also, please note that the RSVP for this meal is different because I need to know the number of tacos you want to order.

Thanks!

Pool closures

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:42:31 GMT

Good evening everyone,

Unfortunately, we had our second closure of the season tonight as a result of fecal contamination. The pool is closed early tonight, and will be ready for swim team and regular use on Friday.

While neither event was intentional, I do want to take this opportunity to let you know how we are required to address these incidents.

When a guard is informed of a possible contamination, they are required to act immediately. There are several levels of responses, depending on the severity of the incident. In most cases, where the incident is contained or doesn't substantially contaminate the water, the treatment is closing the pool while it is cleaned and shocked. This can take from 1-4 hours. On more severe incidents where stomach trouble is evident, the pool can be closed for a substantial period of time - exceeding 24 hours.

Here's where you can help. If you believe your child might have an accident, please be sure that they are wearing swim diapers at all times. If your child happens to go the bathroom while wearing the swim diapers, we ask that you change he/she as soon as possible. By acting quickly, you greatly reduce the chances that any further contamination will occur. If you are confident that you changed your little one with no stool falling out of the diaper, there is no need to notify the guard on duty.

We know that when kids are involved, accidents are bound to happen. Your active supervision can help us to minimize the impact these accidents can have on our pool.

I'll also put out a request for a gently used changing table that could be donated to the pool. We have had a number of requests for this, and I agree that we need one. We are also shopping for permanent fold down Koala versions that can be mounted on the walls in the restrooms.

As always, feel free to contact me with your thoughts or questions - alexhill2@hotmail.com.

Thanks for your time and have a great evening!

Alex

Reminder to RSVP for this Wednesday's dinner!

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:56:45 GMT

Hello families,

Please respond as soon as possible if you'd like to join us for this Wednesday's dinner catered by Chef Rosemary Rutland. I'll keep the RSVP open for another hour and close it at 1pm.

Thanks!

-GRC Social Committee

RSVP for June 17 Dinner

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:50:22 GMT

Hello,

Thanks to everyone last week for coming to pick up your meals even though it was raining. I'm proud to say we had no "no-shows"! Thank you.

Please join us for the next Wednesday Night Dinner at Georgetown Pool on June 17 catered by our own member and sponsor Chef Rosemary Rutland.

Please RSVP by Monday morning.

Thanks!

-GRC Social Committee

Please come pick up your meal tonight!

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:06:59 GMT

Hello everyone,

Even though it's drizzling, please come pick up your Mad Italian meal if you RSVP'd. We'll have to-go boxes ready! Or, come eat it at the clubhouse!

Thanks, Bryant

Reminder to RSVP for this Wednesday's Dinner

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:18:32 GMT

Hello,

Please RSVP to this week's Wednesday Night Dinner catered by Mad Italian. They need a final order by Tuesday morning so please respond by this evening.

Thanks!

RSVP for June 10 dinner

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:19:06 GMT

Hello,

One of our favorite sponsors, The Mad Italian, is catering dinner this upcoming Wednesday June 10. Please see the event details and RSVP by Monday morning June 8 at 10am. We hope you can join us!

Also, I know it's hard to plan ahead and I understand things come up, but please try to RSVP as responsibly as you can. We had several families no-show last week and GRC had to pick up a tab of over $50.

One more thing, if anyone is interested in lending a helping hand for one of the Wednesday Night Dinners, please let me know! I'm looking for help for the June 24 dinner.

Thanks!

-Bryant Hoyal, GRC Social Committee

Membership Bracelets - Please Read

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:26:38 GMT

Good evening everyone,

We will begin enforcement of membership bracelets on Thursday, June 4th. The rule is simple - all swimmers ages 11 and older MUST WEAR THE BRACELET AT ALL TIMES when visiting the pool. If you don't have it, you will be asked to retrieve it. We will insist that everyone follows this rule.

If you haven't received your bracelet, please contact our membership director Christy Archibald at carchibald@comcast.net to arrange to pay your balance and pick up bracelets. Sorry, but no bracelets will be distributed without complete payment of 2009 dues.

Also beginning Thursday, guests 11 and up will be required to wear a temporary yellow bracelet when visiting the pool. These bracelets will be available at the sign-in station. Members will be responsible for signing in their guests, and will also be required to note the serial number(s) on their visitors' bracelets on the sign-in sheet. Remember, the guest fee is $2.

Guards, Sweetwater managers, board members and volunteers will be monitoring the pool throughout the day to ensure that all swimmers 11 and older display either a membership bracelet or a guest bracelet. We also ask for your support and peer enforcement of the program.

We instituted this effort as a result of the feedback and concern that members have shared about non-members abusing the guest policy. Response to this program has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are eager to put the plan in action.

Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the pool. Contact me with your thoughts or questions - alexhill2@hotmail.com.

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club

Reminder to RSVP for this Wednesday's Dinner

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:40:09 GMT

Hello GRC families,

I'm sorry for all the emails but we've had some technical glitches getting the announcements out to everyone from the new website. I just wanted to make sure we didn't leave anyone out about this week's Wednesday Night Dinner at the pool.

Please submit your RSVP via the website TONIGHT if you'd like to join us. I'll call the caterer first thing in the morning. Thanks!

Bryant Hoyal

GRC Social Committee

Reminder to RSVP by this morning!

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:13:52 GMT

Hello families,

Please RSVP to the Wednesday Night Dinner for this week NOW if you haven't already done so. Please see the event details for more information. I need to call the caterer at 11am with the final order.

Thanks so much!

-GRC Social Committee

Swim Team Krispy Creme Fundraiser

Thu, 28 May 2009 19:14:06 GMT

The Georgetown Dolphin Swim Team is having a fundraiser selling Krispy Kreme glazed donuts. The donuts are $5/dozen and will be delivered to you the morning of Saturday, June 6th after 9:30 am. If you know a swimmer in the neighborhood, please support them by ordering directly with them. If you don't know a swimmer and you would like to order a dozen or 2, please send your order to marcydowney@yahoo.com and we will deliver the glazed donuts to you on the 6th. Remember you can freeze them and microwave them later on! We can take cash or checks made out to GRC.

Thanks for supporting your neighborhood swim team!!

Marcy Downey

Please RSVP for Wed Night Dinner June 3

Thu, 28 May 2009 13:36:43 GMT

Hello GRC families,

Please join us for the first Wednesday Night Dinner of the season on June 3. Culinary Accents will be catering a favorite meal from years past - an "Asian Theme" dinner.

We were hoping to have the PayPal payments set up but we are still working out some kinks with the new website. We hope to have that feature up soon. For this meal, we'll be accepting cash/checks at the door.

Please see the event details for more information. Please RSVP by Monday morning June 1 at 10:00 am.

Thanks!!

-GRC Social Committee

Craft Camp - deadlines approaching

Tue, 26 May 2009 07:51:19 GMT

Friends of Georgetown -

We are proud to announce the return of the craft camps at Georgetown Recreation Club this June! These weeklong camps, for kids ages 5 and older, are led by our friend and neighbor Barb Moore and have returned by popular demand.

Session I is the week of June 8; Session II is the week of June 22. The camps are hour-long sessions held in the Clubhouse after swim team practices.

Signup deadline for Session I is Friday, May 29.

Projects will include Father's Day crafts, and both sessions will be new and exciting!

For more information and registration, please see the attached page or contact Barb at 770-393-4672 / mooresfour@bellsouth.net.

Hurry! When these classes have been offered previously, they have been very popular!

We hope you can join us!

Pool opens today!

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:42:31 GMT

Good morning from the Georgetown Recreation Club!

As you know, the pool opens to the public for the summer season on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. Before then, I want to review a few guidelines for the season.

First, please take the time to review the pool rules posted at

http://www.georgetownrec.com/PoolModule.aspx?id=318.

Second, join me in thanking an incredibly generous benefactor and fellow member who donated our new blue carpet! They wanted to improve the club and asked to remain anonymous. We'll respect their wishes and say THANK YOU!

Member IDs. For years we have been trying to establish a good way to recognize our members and ensure we don’t have non-members abusing our open gates policy. This year, we’re going to issue all members 11 and older a silicone Livestrong-style bracelet, and require them to be worn at all times when using the pool. We plan to hand them out this weekend, and begin enforcement after Memorial Day. If you don’t have it, you will be asked to leave.

We love guests. But we also have a guest policy in place to ensure that you, as paying members aren’t footing the bill for neighbors who have chosen not to join the pool. That means guest days are limited; guests cannot visit without a member and the guest must pay the visitor fee of $2 per day. Be sure to sign in yourself and your guests on the table near the main gate.

Glass bottles. Do not bring them to the pool. No exceptions.

Trash. Please pick up after yourself and leave the pool area cleaner than you found it. If you find a full trash can, help empty it.

Recycling. Cans and plastic bottles go in the blue recycle bins. Trash does not.

Slow down. Please watch your speed coming down Old Springhouse Lane. I have a feeling that that the Dunwoody Police might be watching for speeders.

Be safe and have fun. It’s summer! Join us for the Memorial Day cookout
(rsvp here: http://www.georgetownrec.com/Event.aspx?id=978)
and join me in thanking the members who contributed a huge amount of their time and energy to get the pool opened and facilities in great shape.

As always, feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club
alexhill2@hotmail.com | 770-350-9513

Reminder to RSVP to the Memorial Day Cookout

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:54:30 GMT

Hello everyone,

We're expecting 94 people so far for the Memorial Day Cookout this upcoming Monday May 25. Remember, please RSVP by TOMORROW morning, Friday May 22, if you'd like to join us. Please include how many adult/child meals and which entrees you'd like. If you've already RSVPd, please make sure you provided those details so we can make sure we have enough of everything.

Dinner will be served from 4pm - 6pm in the clubhouse, rain or shine.

p.s. Please be sure to thank Holly Green, Alex Hill, Sharon Epstein, and all the other volunteers that are working hard to make this event possible!

Have a great holiday weekend!

-GRC Social Committee

Reminder to RSVP to the Memorial Day Cookout

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:54:06 GMT

Hello everyone,

Dinner will be served from 4pm - 6pm in the clubhouse, rain or shine.

p.s. Please be sure to thank Holly Green, Alex Hill, Sharon Epstein, and all the other volunteers that are working hard to make this event possible!

Have a great holiday weekend!

-GRC Social Committee

Kids Craft Camp at Georgetown!

Mon, 18 May 2009 20:58:20 GMT

Friends of Georgetown -

Session I is the week of June 8; Session II is the week of June 22. The camps are hour-long sessions held in the Clubhouse after swim team practices.

Projects will include Father's Day crafts, and both sessions will be new and exciting!

For more information and registration, please see the attached page or contact Barb at 770-393-4672 / mooresfour@bellsouth.net.

Hurry! When these classes have been offered previously, they have been very popular!

We hope you can join us!

First social event for the summer!

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:11:51 GMT

Hello Georgetown Families,

It's time again for the first social event of the summer. The Memorial Day cookout is scheduled for Monday May 25 at 4:00pm. We will be collecting RSVPs for this event, as well as all the Wednesday Night Dinners, at our new website: www.georgetownrec.com.

Please look for the event under Upcoming Events on the home page, or by selecting the event on the calendar. You will see the RSVP function under the event details. Please RSVP for this event by Friday May 22.

Holly Green and her crew will be accepting cash and checks at the door. We are hoping to implement PayPal payments on the website for future events.

As always, please let us know if you have any questions or comments!

Thanks,

Bryant Hoyal

Social Chair, GRC

Workdays reminder: Saturday and Sunday

Thu, 14 May 2009 16:04:04 GMT

Reminder: Workdays this weekend!

SPECIAL EVENT!

We will be ripping up the old carpet on the deck Saturday, and making any necessary repairs to the wood underneath for

NEW CARPET

to be installed next week!

Help is needed both days:

Saturday, May 16: 8 a.m.-noon

Sun, May 17: 1-5 p.m.

We will also have a number of other projects and need your help to get them done before the pool opens next Friday!

RSVP to alexhill2@hotmail.com

Deck Brigade Sign Up

Mon, 11 May 2009 11:16:50 GMT

Dear Georgetown Members,

We still have quite a few weeks that we need volunteers for Deck Brigade. Without volunteers we will not be able to continue with Wednesday Night dinners. Please consider volunteering a couple hours of your time over the course of one week so we can keep this GRC tradition going. You can sign up and split the responsibilities with another family too!

I have listed the responsibilities below. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Volunteers needed for the following weeks:
May 25
July 6
July 20
July 27
Aug 3
Aug 10
Sep 7

Thank you,
Robin Horne
770-351-9117

Deck Brigade
Responsibilities

* Re-fill toilet tissue/paper towels/soap in both bathrooms in clubhouse (as needed)
* Empty trash cans in both bathrooms (every day)
* Re-fill toilet tissue/paper towels/soap in guard shack bathroom (as needed)
* Assist Onsite Social Coordinator with the Wednesday Night Dinner:
* Arrive at the clubhouse at 5:00 pm
* Setup tables and food
* Greet guests, check name on RSVP list, and accept payments
* Clean-up food serving area, pool deck area, vacuum clubhouse, and take out the trash

Reminder: Georgetown Work Day

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:12:38 GMT

Good afternoon,

Just a reminder that we will working Saturday afternoon around the pool, courts and clubhouse, from 1-5 p.m. Please feel free to join us for all or some of the time - we have a wide range of projects and appreciate the help.

If you can't make it this weekend, we will be working both days next weekend as well:

- Saturday, May 16 from 8-noon.
- Sunday, May 17 from 1-5 p.m.

If you have responded previously, thanks! If you can join us Saturday, please respond with your availability to alexhill2@hotmail.com to help us plan the project list for the day, and to make sure we have the tools, equipment and supplies on hand to make the most of your time.

Thanks!

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club

Dolphins FUNdraiser--Monday, May 4th

Fri, 01 May 2009 14:20:13 GMT

Please don't forget to go to Max and Erma's on Mt. Vernon Hwy. (in front of Sports Authority and next to Chick Fil A)
this coming Monday, May 4th to support the swim team.

They give us back 20% of our total sales from lunch and dinner. Take out is included so if you have activities going on that night check out their menu at: http://www.maxandermas.com/ and call them at 770-551-0055 to place your take out order.

In order for our swim team to get credit you MUST a certificate with your order. You will need the Max and Erma's Certificate when you place your order. PLEASE forward this onto anyone else you think might be interested in a fun night out to support our team!

More info will be coming soon on first practice!

Workdays

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:19:46 GMT

Good morning,

As we quickly approach the swim season, we once again ask for some of your time and sweat equity to get the pool area in tip top shape.

To that end, we will be working on a list of projects over the next three weekends as the opening day approaches.

Workdays will be held on:

- Saturday, May 2 from 2-5 p.m.

- Saturday, May 9 from 1-5 p.m.

- Saturday, May 16 from 8-noon.

- Sunday, May 17 from 1-5 p.m.

We hope you can find the time to volunteer for this important effort.

Please respond with your availability to alexhill2@hotmail.com to help us plan the project list for the day, and to make sure we have the tools, equipment and supplies on hand to make the most of your time.

Thanks!

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club

Upper Tennis Closed

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:46:48 GMT

Beginning Monday, April 27th, the top tennis courts are be closed for resurfacing. It take about a week for the work and a week to let the courts cure. So we will be without the courts (No. 3 and No. 4) for approximately two weeks.

The courts should be available for play around Monday, May 11th.

We encourage you to reserve lower courts (No. 1 and No. 2) for your matches, practice and play in advance on the tennis page on www.georgetownrec.com.

Thanks for your cooperation and support!

Deck Brigade Sign Up

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:26:50 GMT

April 2, 2009

Dear Georgetown Pool Member,

We are asking members to help us out again this summer with keeping the pool clean and tidy this season. We had great success with our Clean-up Captain program last summer and we are going to continue this year. Since there isn’t much actual cleaning we are renaming this role “Deck Brigade”.

We would like 14 teams to work the weekly “Deck Brigade.”   Feel free to sign up with another family and split the responsibility.

Responsibilities Include:
•    Re-fill toilet tissue/paper towels/soap in both restrooms in clubhouse and pool house (as needed)
•    Empty trash cans in both bathrooms (every day)
•    Visit the pool throughout the week to help tidy up facility, assist guard as requested and empty recycling cans as needed.

• Assist Onsite Social Coordinator with the Wednesday Night Dinner:

Arrive at the clubhouse at 5:00 pm, Setup tables and food

Greet guests, check name on RSVP list, and accept payments

Clean-up food serving area, pool deck area, vacuum clubhouse, and take out the trash

Without volunteers we will not be able to continue Wednesday Night Dinners, so please think about lending us hand!

Remember
There will be less work for everyone if all members pick up after themselves before they leave for the day. We ask that ALL members clear their table and pick up any garbage off the deck and throw it away before leaving, this includes tidying up after Wednesday Night Dinners. Please remind children who visit on their own, that they are responsible for picking up after themselves. If possible, rinse area with hose to help keep the ants away. We also ask that all members straighten their chairs and tables before they leave. These simple steps will help keep our pool looking its best

If you are at the pool and see a need, please help with the following (no need to sign up, just go ahead and pitch in!):
Straighten chairs and tables (every day)
Pick up trash around pool deck and play area (every day)
Empty trash cans around pool deck (whenever full)

To sign up for Deck Brigade, please contact me at robinhorne@mindspring.com

Thank you,
Robin Horne
Volunteer Coordinator

Swim Team Free Bowling Social

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:49:39 GMT

One of our sponsors is Atlanta 300 Bowling. As part of their sponsorship, they are offering a bowling social for our team on Sunday, March 15th, 2:00-3:00 pm (come a few minutes early to get your shoes, etc. so that you can bowl for the full hour!). This will be a FREE hour of bowling for our swimmers. Shoes and a bowling ball rental are also included. Our coaches will be there to socialize with the kids :) What a great chance to see our swimming friends! There are lots of new members and it will be a great chance for them to meet the coaches and their new teammates! Any non-swimmer that would like to bowl is welcome to join us for $5. Food and beverages and not included. Look for the evite. We hope you can join us!

Our team's registration is Sunday, March 29th from 1-3. Before you can register on the 29th you need to register with the Atlanta Swim Association at www.atlantaswimming.com . You will need to bring your confirmation # with you to our registration on March 29th. It is easy to register, once you get on the website just click on the swimmer on the left and follow the steps. Remember this fee is to cover all of the ASA costs including insurance.

We are still looking for more sponsors if you know of anyone interested!

Thanks,

Your Swim Team Moms
Marcy Downey
Carol Gregoire
Amy Penn
Ellen Sparks

Gently Used Suit Exchange

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:58:41 GMT

Britt Blomberg had a great fund raising idea to sell gently used swim team suits. Since the past several years have had a similar style bathing suits, it makes sense to reuse the suits. If you have a suit that your child has outgrown that you would like to donate, please drop it by to Britt's front porch at 4382 Georgetown Way before March 22nd.

At our registration on Sunday, March 29th (1-3) we will have the gently used bathing suits for sale for $10 each with all proceeds going to the swim team. Even if you don't need a suit for the season, it might be a great way to get an extra practice suit! Thanks Britt for organizing this!

We will still have the new suits at the registration to purchase.

We will also have our new Georgetown Dolphin car magnets for sale for $5 each.

Georgetown Dolphins 2009 season

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:05:06 GMT

Registration for the Champion Georgetown Dolphin Swim Team is Sunday, March 29th from 1:00 - 3:00pm at the Georgetown Rec Clubhouse. If you are interested in more details, please respond to this message and more information will be sent to you.

We are looking for sponsors for our 2009 season! If you or anyone you know is interested in sponsoring our team, please contact Marcy Downey at marcydowney@yahoo.com for more details. Sponsorships range from $100 - $500. Each of our swimmers receives a Tshirt with our Silver and Gold sponsors' names logos on the back. This is a great marketing tool! Sponsorships are used to help fund our swimmers in need of financial aid and for improved equipment for our swimmers.

Thank you!

Marcy Downey
Carol Gregoire
Amy Penn
Ellen Sparks
Swim Team Moms

December 2008--Year End Report

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:01:27 GMT

December 3, 2008--GRC Year End Report

Greetings from the Georgetown Recreation Club-

As we come to the end of 2008, the Georgetown Recreation Club would to thank you for your continued support. 2008 was a good year for the club, and we are deep in planning and preparation for 2009. We grew our membership from 97 families to 114 families, welcoming new members from as far away as Norcross and Sandy Springs. While our primary focus is the neighborhoods closest to the facility, we welcome members from beyond our traditional membership hotbeds of Georgetown, Chateau Woods, North Springs, Heathwood and Village Springs enclaves.

Our finances are stronger today than they were at this point last year, even with a number of improvements complete and in the works. We will end the year with approximately $13,000 in cash, more than double where we were this time last year. We continue to aggressively pursue cost savings wherever we can to maintain a more substantial reserve, and recognize that 2009 will likely be a year of slowed growth. We will continue to invest in projects that improve the experience associated with our club, and welcome your input, suggestions and thoughts on subsequent improvements.

Our membership efforts will begin in January. We are planning on holding the line on membership dues and initiation fees for 2009, and do not see a pressing need currently to consider a special assessment. We're studying several promotions to ease the burden of payments as we all recognize the effect of a slowing economy on our personal finances. As we make firm decisions, we will share them with you. Quite simply, we believe it would be reckless to consider any increase in fees for 2009.

Let me remind you of a few of the 2008 improvements.

Resurfaced tennis courts: We were able to get two of our four courts resurfaced this fall, a project that was long overdue. For those of you who had played on the top courts, the cracks and other damage to the surface made for lousy tennis. The time frame of the project will allow us to return to the surface this spring, address any severe cracks that reappear and put on the final coat of surface. We also repainted the net poles and replaced the nets. Other projects included
Finished retaining wall between courts, completing a project started in 2007
Installed new wood borders around parking lot
Installed new doors on filter room after our mid-summer break-in
Purchased three new portable canopies
Purchased two new picnic tables
Purchased two dozen new chairs
Installed second-hand windscreen for upper tennis courts (a great Craiglist find!)
Renewed landscaping maintenance contract
Tested maid service for pool restroom (we'll likely repeat this for 2009)
Received a number of great donations from members, including a large screen HDTV, a DVD player, a new large stainless steel grill and cash that was directed to purchasing new equipment mentioned above and materials used on workdays.
Replaced rail on diving boards, and replaced two areas of broken sidewalk by the tennis courts
Installed non-slip surface on pool restroom floors

2009 improvements

We will continue to focus our improvements on the facilities that matter the most to the largest number of members - the pool area and tennis courts. As I mentioned, we are in a good financial position to consider improvements, but based on the overall climate, we will proceed very cautiously, and utilize as much sweat equity, expertise and donations from our members as possible. Key projects that we are likely to be completed in 2009 include:

New depth tiles on deck. This is a requirement of the health department and failure to bring our pool deck up to code with inlaid tiles means we won't be able to open in May.
New diving blocks for swim team. These have been delivered and will be installed in the spring
New backstroke flags for swim team. These have been delivered and will be installed in the spring
Clean/replace carpet on pool deck. We're hoping to find a remnant piece of blue all weather turf to replace the brown carpet on the deck. Our search will continue until we can find a reasonable price. We will also fix/replace any loose/damaged boards under the carpet.
Paint clubhouse deck, tennis fences, light poles, picnic tables
Replace steps to clubhouse deck
Continue to improve existing landscaping and install new plants and shrubs. Much of the plant material around the property is ending its expected lifespan and will need to be replaced. Other areas - including the area under the power line easement along the main drive - would look great with some low-maintenance plants and shrubs.
Create new seating areas and increase the amount of shade available, especially for our busy late afternoons and evening. Stay tuned for exact plans.
Consider a solar warming pool cover. Other clubs report warmer water sooner, which will make those May swim team practices and early/late season dips more comfortable.

2010 and beyond:

Revive 285. While this potential project will continue to cast a shadow over our club, we still don't have a clear idea of how substantial the effect will be on the GRC facilities. You can see the potential plans at www.revive285.com. About half the plans under consideration would likely result in the relocation of the pool to elsewhere on the property, but it is unclear a) if the funding for the more ambitious rebuilds will ever materialize; b) which plan(s) will emerge for additional consideration and c) the precise timetable that our property would be effected. The best guess on impact to the club is no sooner than 2014. It certainly could be later (or never), depending on how the project is staged.
Long-term planning. We're also putting together a 10-year plan to ensure that we can regularly improve the tennis courts, resurface the pool deck, replace the culvert under the drive, seal parking lot, replace the roof on the clubhouse, enlarge the deck, maintain the pool, improve the clubhouse and other projects. The facility is aging gracefully, but will certainly need help in the future.
Tennis. That brings us to organized tennis teams through ALTA, T2 Tennis, etc. We would love to have you and your team to play out of Georgetown. And if you are not on a team, but would like to join one of our member ALTA teams, let us know. Teams are forming currently for the Spring Men's and Women's leagues, and all skill and experience levels are welcome. One of our women's teams made it all the way to the ALTA City Finals this past season. For your tennis questions, send an email to tennis@georgetownrec.com. This is a strong revenue stream for the club, as non-members pay $40 per season to use our facilities.
Pool. We will open on Friday afternoon of Memorial Day weekend and close the second weekend in September. In between, you will notice more times where two lifeguards will be on duty, as well as vigorous enforcement of guest policies. Some of your non-member neighbors abused our generosity by swimming dozens of times this summer as guests. This cannot and will not continue. It's simply not fair to those of who have paid for memberships.
Swim team. The Dolphins swim team completed its third straight undefeated season in 2008, rolling up five dual meet victories and hundreds of successful races for the kids. For 2009, we have purchased new starting blocks and backstroke flags with the extra funds raised by the swim team, and will continue to do whatever we can to support the team. The team will begin practicing in May, with meets on Tuesday evenings during June. Our kids have done so well, and we hope their success continues.
Social events. I can't say how pleased I was with the quality and quantity of the social events this past year. From the Wednesday dinners, to the holiday parties, to the back to school bash, our team did a wonderful job. We will welcome back Bryant Hoyal and her team to manage the calendar. The Wednesday dinners are open to the neighborhood, and offer a wide variety of weekly choices. Suggestions are always welcome, as are your contributions to planning and executing the events. It's a ton of work, and we're fortunate to have such committed and skilled volunteers.
Volunteers. We initiated program this past year to share in the set up and clean up activities for the pool area, and we sincerely appreciated the 2008 volunteers. Look for this program to continue. We will also have ample opportunities to support the club, from workdays, to assisting with the various activities and events. We'll have a number of workdays this winter and spring to continue to improve the property and use our sweat equity to keep the bank account as healthy as possible. It's crucial that we get each and every family to contribute their time to maintenance. We don't have a lot of wiggle room here - our humble finance require the time and energy of our members.
Facilities. If you or your group would like to use the courts, the clubhouse or have a pool party next summer, let us know. This year, we have a tennis teams and girl scouts using the clubhouse on a regular basis, and we would love to open the door for you and your group.

Finally, let me remind you of the leadership team for 2009:

President - Alex Hill
Vice President - Steve Ellet
Treasurer - Merrie Bouton
Secretary - Patrick Arnold
Membership - Christy Archibald
Facilities - Jack Higginbotham
Special Projects - Kyle Epstein
Social - Bryant Hoyal
Volunteer - Robin Horne
Communications - Martha Armour
Tennis - Ken Odom
Swim team - Marcy Downey
Grounds - Terry Weaver

As always, thank you for your support of the Georgetown Recreation Club! If you have any questions or comments, send an email to president@georgetownrec.com

With warm regards,

Alex Hill
President, Georgetown Recreation Club

Welcome to the Website

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:41:19 GMT

Hello All,

It looks like everybody on the Board has been added as users of the website. Don't be afraid to add content to the website. It can all be easily deleted or edited later on though I recommend that it be as realistic as possible to minimize clean up and simulate your actual experience. We will delete the entire site if you decide not to go forward otherwise this site will become your new site.

If I may offer a few suggestions for practice entry:

Swim Team:

Add volunteer positions to the December meet and volunteer members (like you're working off of a list compiled at the pool sign up). Other users can sign up or take themselves off the list.
Add the address for the club under meet locations.
Send a meet announcement and be sure to add language to the RSVP line (that's what triggers the creation of an RSVP) asking for opt in or out of the meet and names of participants.
Add an old meet line-up file as an attachment.
If you have a picture of the coach, add that under coaches and managers on the swim team home page.
Add a supplemental page on the swim team for registration or swim suit ordering or a practice schedule.

Tennis:

It looks like you've set up your courts. Great.
Tennis Reservations: create some recurring reservations such as ALTA matches or After School Programming. Note that if you make special reservations under your name, only a check mark will show up. This is because on individual days with exceptions those reservations can be removed without altering the recurring reservation. Clicking "All Reservations" will create a print friendly version of all reservations including persons and group names.
Tennis Home: enter some text describing your facilities and various programs.
Add a supplemental page with a picture for some tennis group.
Add a couple of tennis locations (your club and another) from the tennis home page

Social:

Create an event under 'general|events|Add an event with a picture and an RSVP Prompt such as what side the family plans to bring.
Go to the event and create an announcement on the bottom of the event and email to all members.
Those receiving the announcement can click the link in the email and RSVP to the event.

General

Members: add a few photos, start a discussion board, create a survey.
Administration: create an email list called Board or Swim Team or any other name. This list can be used to email an announcement or limit the membership of a Discussion Board.
Administration: Register to receive feedback and then submit sample club feedback.
Header Pictures: This is fun. Add pictures that will rotate each time a page is opened or refreshed on the site.
Directory: Look up Martha Armour and note that there is a formula that will automatically increase a child's age on their birthday (and Tommy will turn 1!). Also note that the Directory can be printed by a member by a list rather than the whole club. If you currently print and distribute your directory this could be a significant savings to the club.

Note that software written for the internet is not necessarily compatible with PC software. If you cut and paste information and it looks funny, you'll have to either retype or paste into a program called "notepad" on your pc which scrubs out all of the unrecognized formatting.

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know.

Have Fun,

Tom Donlan

tom.donlan@lianas.net

Swim and Tennis Website Follow Up

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:34:49 GMT

Hi Alex,

I thought I’d shoot you a quick note through the website to see where the Board is at in their deliberations around the website. I’ve attached a document that works much like a website with links to various areas of functionality and benefits.

The site is a huge benefit not only for managing the swim and tennis teams but also for governance. With the ability to survey and vote (assuming a change in the by-laws allowing electronic voting), post documents and email to the club or selected groups, the site gives Boards the power to effect change that may have never seemed possible before. It has been huge for Roxboro. In the past the difficulties of gaining member approval or even gauging sentiment made change almost impossible. Plus one or two naysayers on the Board could shut the whole thing down.

A perfect example was our alcohol policy allowing beer and wine in cups after 5pm. There were vocal opponents on the Board that in the past would have stopped it in its tracks but when we put it to a vote, it passed with an overwhelming majority. We are attempting a major renovation project and the first version was shot down but as part of the vote we surveyed the members afterwards and can now reload and put the proposal out again based upon their input.

As for your current sponsors, they can be incorporated into the ads appearing on the site and/or appear in the swim team section as sponsors. The club’s issue is as I understand it, is how to get incremental sponsorship money to pay for the site. The capabilities of the ad to link to real estate agent listings, website, articles, etc., does make the site a very valuable tool for an agent. Roxboro with 250 members generate 80,000 page views in the past year so an agent can get in front of a great demographic many, many times at less than the cost of a postage stamp (at full sponsorship) and certainly much less than that if he/she does a partial.

We are also exploring creating “pay for click” type ads with a reduced rate. We can explore that but with so many sponsors, I’m not sure how much of a discount we can offer because our ads will only show up one out of 13 times right now.

If you are a club looking to make dynamic changes, then this tool may be your best bet. I will let you commit through the end of next swim season and charge you for 9 months as an “introductory rate” if that will help you work out your approach.

Tom Donlan

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