Thank you for your hard work to make Memorial Day Weekend fun for the families in Guyan Estates.
The children who participated in the Bike Parade looked as if they were having a good time and loved how they decorated. Hopefully each year will bring more participation and the parade will grow into a tradition here in Guyan Estates and the rest of the community.
We were not able to attend the events at the pool, but we will try next year. Heard it was really nice.
You are doing a great job...keep up the good work! It is appreciated!
Butch & Patti Peyton
250 Daugherty Drive
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Memorial Day Kick Off!
The pool is open! What a lot of work this week-and unforeseen adventures such as a cracked filter and issues with the pump. Big thanks to those special people who worked past darkness on those problems. Also the filling with the fire hydrant via the fire department was a great way to get the water in (thanks Christina Kish for overseeing this!)-but we were left with some sediment-greenish tint due to the hydrant. That's okay...the water was tested safe enough for the kids to get in and swim by early afternoon-and that's what matters. The pool was safe and the guards watched our community's children. No injuries (well okay maybe one scrape needing a band aid) and lots of smiles! That's a day of success!
Until the pool was opened, the kids had a great time playing on the three swing sets, playing cornhole and in the two sprinklers that were set up. The pool area was decorated so perfectly for Memorial Day! (Thanks committee!) Red, white and blue was all around. The DJ brought us lots of fun songs and not without the help of some great karaoke & fun line dancing from our children!
We had corn hole champs and good food. Delicious grilled hot dogs and tasty treats and friendly smiles from the concession stand. Lots of jumps from the diving board, extra fun in the sun....what a day!
We can't forget how we kicked off this day. The 1st annual Bike Parade was a big hit as well. The children (and a few grown ups too!) were all led up and down a few streets of our subdivision by a very friendly man driving a big red fire truck. Thanks Barboursville Fire Department! We also had winners here-A gold and silver trophy were given to our "best decorated". Without a doubt, all entered had super decorations-so they all got a patriotic flag just for participating.
Enjoy the photos for a few glimpses of a great day for Guyan Estates Swim Club!
Stay tuned for upcoming events and activities such as swim lessons, Zumba & water aerobics.
Also-rent out the community building and/or pool for a party or special occasion!
Until the pool was opened, the kids had a great time playing on the three swing sets, playing cornhole and in the two sprinklers that were set up. The pool area was decorated so perfectly for Memorial Day! (Thanks committee!) Red, white and blue was all around. The DJ brought us lots of fun songs and not without the help of some great karaoke & fun line dancing from our children!
We had corn hole champs and good food. Delicious grilled hot dogs and tasty treats and friendly smiles from the concession stand. Lots of jumps from the diving board, extra fun in the sun....what a day!
We can't forget how we kicked off this day. The 1st annual Bike Parade was a big hit as well. The children (and a few grown ups too!) were all led up and down a few streets of our subdivision by a very friendly man driving a big red fire truck. Thanks Barboursville Fire Department! We also had winners here-A gold and silver trophy were given to our "best decorated". Without a doubt, all entered had super decorations-so they all got a patriotic flag just for participating.
Enjoy the photos for a few glimpses of a great day for Guyan Estates Swim Club!
Stay tuned for upcoming events and activities such as swim lessons, Zumba & water aerobics.
Also-rent out the community building and/or pool for a party or special occasion!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
13 peeps-rock on!
Meeting: A sunshiney spring evening at a colorful orange picnic table amongst freshly cut grass and newly painted pools and hard working Hershel in the pool, while kids play on 3 different swingsets:
Kristi Haney plans to contact radio DJ re: season pool pass give away idea for upcoming Memorial Day picnic on Saturday May 29th. This advertises for the pool/community.
Nancy Sigmond made suggestion of 2 single passes give away (with option of purchasing family pass to make up the difference). Kristi Haney made motion. Christina Kish 2nd.
Recap of Pool opening kick-off: Bike Parade 11 a.m., Picnic 12 and Corn Hole 1p. Plans finalized for Saturday for set up/bike parade planning/pool opening plans. Kathy & Kristi will register and collect fees for bike participants. The Musics will vote on the winner and runner up since they have no children participating. Erica & Susan will organize corn hole. Table set ups 10:30 a.m. by Susan Swanson and Tina Hendry. A call was placed to Randy Childers/Paul Hockenberry (recommended by Herschel Marshall) to request fire truck to lead the parade. Jim Smith will hedge the children in from the rear with convertible vehicle. Kathy has 2 trophies for the bike winners and Lisa has 3 trophies for Cornhole Tournament. 100 4x6 American flags were donated by Jim/Jane Smith to give to each parade participate. Kristi Haney already distibuted flyers to Davis Creek Elementary & she is putting up 8 signs in the area for advertisement. Jim McSweeney also made a call and had it placed in the Herald Dispatch (free!)
Discussions made and all in agreement that the officers on the board do not make any decisions without consultation of 13 board members total. Unless decision is imperative related to time or less than $75 spending, all major decision making must involve the 13 member board (or those that can attend at a meeting). Email communications & blog updating continue to be first line of running ideas, calling meetings or simply communicating things that have or need to be done. Everyone was in agreement that all board members have the best intentions and trust regarding the pool but that it is important that we follow to the upmost business-like manner to run a trustworthy and reputable business for our community.
Pool filling plans to occur Wednesday May 26th, 2010, 4p-12a with the assistance of the Fire Department utilizing the fire hydrant. Discussions made on the best angle and set up and closings of some of Bartow Drive to make allow this to occur.
Thank you Susan Swanson for donating drain items needed for our pool.
Thank you Herschel Marshall & Jim McSweeney for working all day today-installing lights, pressure washing concrete, fixing the new stairs and etc.
Thank you AEP/Jim McSweeney for the new rope donation for the entrance of the community building/pool parking lot.
Thank you Alecia Adkins for being our fearless leader!
Continued thanks to the community's support-and these 13 board members for reuniting this community and giving our kids a safe and fun place this summer!
The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers. ~Terri Guillemets
Kristi Haney plans to contact radio DJ re: season pool pass give away idea for upcoming Memorial Day picnic on Saturday May 29th. This advertises for the pool/community.
Nancy Sigmond made suggestion of 2 single passes give away (with option of purchasing family pass to make up the difference). Kristi Haney made motion. Christina Kish 2nd.
Recap of Pool opening kick-off: Bike Parade 11 a.m., Picnic 12 and Corn Hole 1p. Plans finalized for Saturday for set up/bike parade planning/pool opening plans. Kathy & Kristi will register and collect fees for bike participants. The Musics will vote on the winner and runner up since they have no children participating. Erica & Susan will organize corn hole. Table set ups 10:30 a.m. by Susan Swanson and Tina Hendry. A call was placed to Randy Childers/Paul Hockenberry (recommended by Herschel Marshall) to request fire truck to lead the parade. Jim Smith will hedge the children in from the rear with convertible vehicle. Kathy has 2 trophies for the bike winners and Lisa has 3 trophies for Cornhole Tournament. 100 4x6 American flags were donated by Jim/Jane Smith to give to each parade participate. Kristi Haney already distibuted flyers to Davis Creek Elementary & she is putting up 8 signs in the area for advertisement. Jim McSweeney also made a call and had it placed in the Herald Dispatch (free!)
Discussions made and all in agreement that the officers on the board do not make any decisions without consultation of 13 board members total. Unless decision is imperative related to time or less than $75 spending, all major decision making must involve the 13 member board (or those that can attend at a meeting). Email communications & blog updating continue to be first line of running ideas, calling meetings or simply communicating things that have or need to be done. Everyone was in agreement that all board members have the best intentions and trust regarding the pool but that it is important that we follow to the upmost business-like manner to run a trustworthy and reputable business for our community.
Pool filling plans to occur Wednesday May 26th, 2010, 4p-12a with the assistance of the Fire Department utilizing the fire hydrant. Discussions made on the best angle and set up and closings of some of Bartow Drive to make allow this to occur.
Thank you Susan Swanson for donating drain items needed for our pool.
Thank you Herschel Marshall & Jim McSweeney for working all day today-installing lights, pressure washing concrete, fixing the new stairs and etc.
Thank you AEP/Jim McSweeney for the new rope donation for the entrance of the community building/pool parking lot.
Thank you Alecia Adkins for being our fearless leader!
Continued thanks to the community's support-and these 13 board members for reuniting this community and giving our kids a safe and fun place this summer!
The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers. ~Terri Guillemets
Monday, May 24, 2010
More hard work
Paint scraping, painting, 2 additional swingsets, pool light repair and installation, drain 
covers, pool repairs galor
e, bathroom/concession stand cleaning, and more!
covers, pool repairs galor
e, bathroom/concession stand cleaning, and more!So much has been done and is still being done-working hard on your neighborhood pool. The above is just a glimpse of some of the action. It takes many to make it all come together...please
consider donating your time, money or energies at your local pool to bring in 2010! If you don't have time or aren't able for physical duties..theres plenty behind the scenes...making a phonecall, running an errand, making a sign, pass
ing out advertisements, working in the concession stand...
If you would like to help, and don't know where to start or what to do-send us an email guyanestates@gmail.com
consider donating your time, money or energies at your local pool to bring in 2010! If you don't have time or aren't able for physical duties..theres plenty behind the scenes...making a phonecall, running an errand, making a sign, pass
ing out advertisements, working in the concession stand...If you would like to help, and don't know where to start or what to do-send us an email guyanestates@gmail.com
If you still feel that you aren't cut out for the behind the scenes part-then there's one more way you can help-JOIN THE POOL! Come and swim and have fun!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
memorial day weekend events
Memorial Day Weekend for Guyan Estates Subdivision
******You do not have to live in our community to participate in the following activities. Come and join us for some fun, food, and fellowship!!
Bike Parade - Sat May 29 at 11a.m. The parade will start at pool, go out Meacham Dr. to Carper Carper Lane and back to Bartow to the pool. This is approx 1/2 to 3/4 mile and avoids the hill. Decorate bike, wheelchair, big wheel, tricycle, lawnmower, ripstick, or whatever but you have to have it decorated to have a chance to win. There will be a police officer as our grand marshall. Trophy to be given out to winning participant. There will be a 5 dollar entry fee. Come a little early to get parked and in line for parade so that we can start at 11 sharp. There will be parking at the community pool for those who do not live in Guyan Estates.
Community covered dish picnic - Sat May 29 at noon. Pool will provide hot dogs. Bring your favorite covered dish and soda.
Cornhole Tournament at 1p.m. $5 entry fee for singles and $10 entry fee for doubles. Trophy and bragging rights to winner.
Rest of weekend Free Swim. Memorial day was reserved for family commitments.
******All proceeds will go to the Guyan Estates Community Pool
**The guyan estates pool and community building are available for rental.
The rates are as follows:
Pool for 2 hours- 100 dollars
community building- 75 dollars
pool and community building- 150 dollars
For further information please contact Kristi Haney at 304-733-5335
******You do not have to live in our community to participate in the following activities. Come and join us for some fun, food, and fellowship!!
Bike Parade - Sat May 29 at 11a.m. The parade will start at pool, go out Meacham Dr. to Carper Carper Lane and back to Bartow to the pool. This is approx 1/2 to 3/4 mile and avoids the hill. Decorate bike, wheelchair, big wheel, tricycle, lawnmower, ripstick, or whatever but you have to have it decorated to have a chance to win. There will be a police officer as our grand marshall. Trophy to be given out to winning participant. There will be a 5 dollar entry fee. Come a little early to get parked and in line for parade so that we can start at 11 sharp. There will be parking at the community pool for those who do not live in Guyan Estates.
Community covered dish picnic - Sat May 29 at noon. Pool will provide hot dogs. Bring your favorite covered dish and soda.
Cornhole Tournament at 1p.m. $5 entry fee for singles and $10 entry fee for doubles. Trophy and bragging rights to winner.
Rest of weekend Free Swim. Memorial day was reserved for family commitments.
******All proceeds will go to the Guyan Estates Community Pool
**The guyan estates pool and community building are available for rental.
The rates are as follows:
Pool for 2 hours- 100 dollars
community building- 75 dollars
pool and community building- 150 dollars
For further information please contact Kristi Haney at 304-733-5335
Friday, May 21, 2010
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
a few before pictures
The following are a few before pictures. The pool is being painted today at 4 so if you are out and about, come take a look!!
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