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  NEWS...

July 9, 2008 Meeting

Discussed the land donated!!! It is located near the school across from Sunset, behind the Kevin's mechanic building.  Blue banners have been put up.  We will be meeting with John Sorensen about the land and what our next steps will be. 

A fesiblity study will be made which is necessary for future funding. Grants require that information.  Linda Bley is looking into several agencies that do the work. Monies will be designated toward this study. 

There will be a group going to Friday Harbor to meet with the county officials on issues regarding what our next steps  should be regarding land.  Storm Drainage, etc. 

Connie Holtz has agreed to oversee the selling, marketing and bookkeeping of t shirt sales. New shirts with our new logo will be ordered. Bumper stickers... ? 

Robin Bergstrom reported on financial ideas that she discussed with CPA. We need a treasurer asap. Anyone?

Linda Koenig talked about all the activity at the Farmer's Market. People are signing up to sit a the market. Amazing contacts are being made with Lopez future swimmers. Many  donations  and t-shirt sales have been made.  This past Saturday over $200.00.  

In regards to PR, Amy  Morris Young   will be working on a hand out about the pool.  The handout will explain more in detail what we are doing, our plans and needs. It will l be placed at various locations, library, Chamber of Commerce and at the Farmer's Market. 

Megan Pigott who lives part time  here and Texas was very supportive and had some good questions and ideas.  Great to have new people at the meeting..

Need to keep the website updated!!  We are working  on this all the time... !! Add safety info, input new ideas...  Anyone want to be the liaison with Ann Palmer? 

Asha is heading up a plan to have a free fun swim for Lopez at the Anchorets Pool in October.  

Important to keep our email list growing. We would like to see it hit 100 by August 1.  

Next Meeting is August 6th!!!

Linda Barton,  July 2008

Meeting June 2 Monday Library 5:00

Dear Friends of Lopez Island Pool:

Here is a quick update from yesterday's meeting and today:

 Linda Koenig, 3173, has a FLIP table at Saturday market, 10-2pm,  please call her if you can help her out. We talk about the pool, offer the articulated dolls for people to decorate for the silent auction, and have T-shirts available, it is low key and fun.  

The question from everybody is: Where will it be?????  We need to get this narrowed down to be credible. We need to write a business plan, and have specific goals & timelines for fundraising. Any help here is more than welcome!

Breaking news: We have a grantwriter on board!: Linda Bley of Portland/Lopez has a ton of experience with pools and grantwriting.

Lisa Vaughn did her senior presentation, clear, powerful and impressive, at school on our pool project.  Lori Taylor, Linda Barton and Raiti proudly attended.

Donations are coming in to our P.O.Box 453, and deposited at Islander Bank. 

1/28/08: FLIP registered with the state as a WA non profit

3/6/08: FLIP applied form 1023 to IRS for 501(c)3 status, now pending.

 4th July Float: we might have more than one mermaid, so far three ladies are interested, and maybe some kids too. Gene Helfman offered his inflatable shark, and Lynn Hall might dress up as a giant octopus and pass out salt water taffy. The theme for the parade is stars and stripes.  Call Linda Koenig for ideas and to help.

June 21st Splash party: we will have informational tables, so the various committees should get something ready for this show and tell.  Bring a potluck and your own beverage; plates, etc. will be provided, picnic style.. Music to dance to and lots of fun decorations.

Linda Koenig has been working on getting the articulated wooden dolls decorated that are poised to swim, for the silent auction.

People at the meeting donated services and even a boat trip, and if any of you would like to donate something, please let Linda Barton, 4655, know. LindaB is also at the Saturday market, selling her children's book.

Meetings: check www.lopezislandpool.org  click on 'news' for dates/ time/ place.

 A community swimmingpool on Lopez is happening! Thanks to all of you!

--Raiti Waerness

October 5, 2007:

Hello Future Swimmers!

We had a great meeting last Tuesday. Here are a few of the things we talked about:

* Explore building sites in village and school
* A few people will attend next school board meeting
* Building and design people discussed great ideas, including water catchment, the approximate land need which is a half an acre, pool footprint
* Registering as a private/ non profit organization and incorporating
* Maintaining enthusiasm and interest over the winter by having committees work-percolating ideas and brainstorming- making decisions as we go
* All involved staying closely in touch on all aspect of project
* Have a huge event in the Spring called SPLASH(maybe?) which denotes the outward push for focused involvement and fundraising --

 

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