Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Letter to Community Spring Projects
Guyan Estates Swim Club, Inc.
254 Bartow Drive
Barboursville, WV 25504 geswimclub@gmail.com
April 2, 2012
Dear Friends and Neighbors of the Guyan Estates Pool,
We wish to extend our sincerest thanks to the people and businesses that have given us their support these last two years. The response to our efforts to take care of long-standing maintenance and repair issues at the pool, community building and on the grounds has been outstanding. With your help, we have been able to accomplish many things, including:
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Added new siding, gutters, paint and central air to the building.
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Updated both bathrooms and the kitchen in the building.
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Cut back and cleared trees that were in danger of falling on the building.
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Repaired the concession stand floor.
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Replaced the baby pool pump and filters.
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And much, much more!
We are planning to take care of more things this year, but we need your help to do it!
The Guyan Estates Pool has been a gathering place for family and friends to stay cool, get some exercise and have fun since the 1960’s. Many of our volunteers – and probably many of you – have spent a lot of happy summers there. The pool is a valuable asset to our community and especially, our kids, families, and seniors. Additionally, having acommunity pool can make a difference to families looking to move to our neighborhood.
This past March, the Swim Club Board of Directors held a meeting andput together the list of fixes and repairs that need to be addressed at the pool this year. The estimated cost of these repairs is $12,000. That is just for supplies and materials. No labor costs have been factored into that amount. The Swim Club currently has $5223.25, leaving us about $6800 short of the money we need to complete them.
While a few of these fixes and repairs can be taken care of after the pool opens, the majority of them must be completed while the pool is still closed. With summer just around the corner, time is truly of the essence.
Here are a few of the ways you can help us NOW!
Donate Money! We need to come up with quite a bit of money in a short amount of time. Donations in any amount are always welcome and would be greatly appreciated! (Checks should be made payable to the Guyan Estates Swim Club and mailed to the address at the top of this letter. Or call us. We will pick it up!)
Donate Materials! We have compiled a list of the things we need to complete these repairs. Having some of the supplies and materials donated would cut back on costs and allow us to do more with the money we have.
Donate Your Time! The Swim Club relies entirely on the kindness of others when it comes to getting things accomplished. Volunteers arealways needed. We could especially use some help from certified plumbers, electricians and general contractors this year.
The Board will be meeting again soon to determine which ones can be completed with the funding, materials, volunteers and time we have left. With a little luck and help from all of you, we hope it will be all of them!
Sincerely,
The Guyan Estates Swim Club Board of Directors
Pool Manager: Christina @ 304-638-5519
Just tidbits from March 29, 2012 meeting minutes
The board recently met in March to get things geared up for the pool season 2012. Here's a few tidbits of information:
* Hot dog Sale coming soon for the first Saturday in May bi-annual community rummage sale. This is one of our biggest money makers that help us open the pool-please consider volunteering! You can volunteer in so many ways with your time, monetarily or just giving us items (list of suggestions coming soon). Even if you are the mustard squirter that day-you can help!
* Pool opening date is Saturday May 26th-Memorial Day Weekend. Information coming soon for a Memorial Day Bicycle Parade!
* Friday evening May 25 is the community picnic at the pool. Picnic is for GE residents only.
*Plan to see a monthly newsletter this summer from your community pool!
* The hot water tank has been replaced! Thanks Jim McSweeney!
*The gutter on the pool side of the building is back up! Thanks David Bowling & Continuous Guttering!
*Jessie Hall donated her penny jar from last fall. Thankyou Jim and Nancy for rllling them all up...$13.50! See how every cent counts? Anyone can help!
* Jim & Nancy continue to recycle cans. They have purchased several different items for the pool with some of the money...like a sump pump, chairs, a pizza oven, thermometers for the pool, cleaning brushes, etc. Thankyou!
*Building committee: Back flow prevention valve installed on water pipes as required by the water company.
*Non-skid surfacing is now on the exterior stairs of the community building.
* Hot dog Sale coming soon for the first Saturday in May bi-annual community rummage sale. This is one of our biggest money makers that help us open the pool-please consider volunteering! You can volunteer in so many ways with your time, monetarily or just giving us items (list of suggestions coming soon). Even if you are the mustard squirter that day-you can help!
* Pool opening date is Saturday May 26th-Memorial Day Weekend. Information coming soon for a Memorial Day Bicycle Parade! * Friday evening May 25 is the community picnic at the pool. Picnic is for GE residents only.
*Plan to see a monthly newsletter this summer from your community pool!
* The hot water tank has been replaced! Thanks Jim McSweeney!
*The gutter on the pool side of the building is back up! Thanks David Bowling & Continuous Guttering!
*Jessie Hall donated her penny jar from last fall. Thankyou Jim and Nancy for rllling them all up...$13.50! See how every cent counts? Anyone can help!
* Jim & Nancy continue to recycle cans. They have purchased several different items for the pool with some of the money...like a sump pump, chairs, a pizza oven, thermometers for the pool, cleaning brushes, etc. Thankyou!
*Building committee: Back flow prevention valve installed on water pipes as required by the water company.
*Non-skid surfacing is now on the exterior stairs of the community building.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Calling all lifeguards
Lifeguards at the Guyan Estates Pool must have a current Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification from the Red Cross. You can visit the Red Cross website to find out more.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Candy, swim, dogs & more!
CANDY SALE
Saturday, August 27th & Sunday, August 28th
The pool will be open from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm this weekend. We are having a CANDY SALE in the concession stand. All candy will be 2/$1!!
ZUMBA CLASS
Zumba classes are still being held every Monday and Thursday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Community Building. Contact Brittany at 304-638-8600 for more information.
ZUMBATHON CHARITY EVENT
Saturday, September 3rd -- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Zumba with Brittany will be hosting a Zumbathon Charity Event on Saturday, September 3rd at the Guyan Estates Community building from 10am to 12pm. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Swim Club! First hour meet & greet/help with basic steps for beginners. 11-12 traditional Zumba Class. $5 per person. Pool opens at noon. Swim all day for free!
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Saturday, September 3rd, Sunday, September 4th & Monday, September 5th
Swim FREE all three days! The pool will be open from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. It will be open from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday.
DOG SWIM
Monday, September 5th -- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The pool is going to the dogs at 5:00 pm on our last day of the season! Admission is free. Donations are always welcome and much appreciated!
POOL CLOSES
Monday, September 5th – 7:00 pm
The pool will close for the season at 7:00 pm on Monday, September 5th.
FALL RUMMAGE SALE
The GESC will be having a Hot Dog Sale from 8am until 2pm in the pool parking lot during the community-wide rummage sale on Saturday, October 1st. The Hot Dog Sale's we have each spring and fall are our most profitable fundraisers of the year, thanks to the generous donations we receive from our community.
This fall, we are asking for donations of food items, such as hot dogs, homemade sauce, buns, small bags of chips and baked goods, as well as drinks, such as soda and bottles of water, to sell. If you would like to make a donation, feel free to drop it by the pool the last weekend in August or the first weekend in September. Please call Christina at 304-638-5519 if you have any questions.
As always, thank you for all of your support. The pool’s success would not and could not be as wonderful and successful as it has been without the support of all of you!!!!!
Saturday, August 27th & Sunday, August 28th
The pool will be open from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm this weekend. We are having a CANDY SALE in the concession stand. All candy will be 2/$1!!
ZUMBA CLASS
Zumba classes are still being held every Monday and Thursday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Community Building. Contact Brittany at 304-638-8600 for more information.
ZUMBATHON CHARITY EVENT
Saturday, September 3rd -- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Zumba with Brittany will be hosting a Zumbathon Charity Event on Saturday, September 3rd at the Guyan Estates Community building from 10am to 12pm. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Swim Club! First hour meet & greet/help with basic steps for beginners. 11-12 traditional Zumba Class. $5 per person. Pool opens at noon. Swim all day for free!
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Saturday, September 3rd, Sunday, September 4th & Monday, September 5th
Swim FREE all three days! The pool will be open from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. It will be open from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday.
DOG SWIM
Monday, September 5th -- 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The pool is going to the dogs at 5:00 pm on our last day of the season! Admission is free. Donations are always welcome and much appreciated!
POOL CLOSES
Monday, September 5th – 7:00 pm
The pool will close for the season at 7:00 pm on Monday, September 5th.
FALL RUMMAGE SALE
The GESC will be having a Hot Dog Sale from 8am until 2pm in the pool parking lot during the community-wide rummage sale on Saturday, October 1st. The Hot Dog Sale's we have each spring and fall are our most profitable fundraisers of the year, thanks to the generous donations we receive from our community.
This fall, we are asking for donations of food items, such as hot dogs, homemade sauce, buns, small bags of chips and baked goods, as well as drinks, such as soda and bottles of water, to sell. If you would like to make a donation, feel free to drop it by the pool the last weekend in August or the first weekend in September. Please call Christina at 304-638-5519 if you have any questions.
As always, thank you for all of your support. The pool’s success would not and could not be as wonderful and successful as it has been without the support of all of you!!!!!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Fathers Day, Teen Night, Movie Night, Water Aerobics, Swim Lessons
Father's Day
June 19th 12-7
All Dad's swim for free!
All Dad's receive a free tie!
Teen Night
Teen Night at the Guyan Estates Pool Monday from 8:30 to 11:30! Come join us for evening swimming and Dance Central on the big screen! Milkshakes and pizza will be available in the concession stand. Admission is $3 per person. Questions? Call 304-736-POOL.
Dive In Movie!
7-8 pm Monday and Wednesday nights
$3 per person
Swim Lessons!
$6 per lesson
Lessons given by our lifeguards
11am-12 pm
Mondays and Tuesdays-beginners
Thursdays and Fridays-intermediate
June 19th 12-7
All Dad's swim for free!
All Dad's receive a free tie!
Teen Night
Teen Night at the Guyan Estates Pool Monday from 8:30 to 11:30! Come join us for evening swimming and Dance Central on the big screen! Milkshakes and pizza will be available in the concession stand. Admission is $3 per person. Questions? Call 304-736-POOL.
Dive In Movie!
Every Friday night a different movie
Check out our new inflatable screen!
We will be showing Despicable Me this Friday
Concession specials will be available. Admission is $3 per person. All ages welcome!
Water Aerobics!
Classes offered by Kathy Friedman7-8 pm Monday and Wednesday nights
$3 per person
Swim Lessons!
$6 per lesson
Lessons given by our lifeguards
11am-12 pm
Mondays and Tuesdays-beginners
Thursdays and Fridays-intermediate
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Summer Season 2011
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| kiddie pool is gated off separate for safety |
Top 10 reasons you should be a part of the G.E. Swim Club
10. Coolers are welcome...but the concession stand prices can't be beat. They aren't jacked up for high profits. And the kids love the cool snacks!
9. Many improvements have been made to the grounds-freshly painted pool, remodeled concession stand, swing sets and play area for the wee-ones, new above ground pump for kiddie pool.
7. The pool is not over crowded. You can bring your own chairs but there are lots of chairs-sitting and lounge that have been added. There are also colorful picnic tables and umbrellas!
6. Movie Night -on Friday nights for $3 person -swim and watch the movie on the new inflatable movie screen. Fun friendly environment-popcorn, snacks and concessions for sale too.
7. Diving board fun and this pool (unlike many) allows floats, noodles, toys and beach balls.
8. Activities all summer-swim lessons, water aerobics, zumba, kickboxing, teen night (coming soon), movie night and you can rent the pool/community building for your private parties!
9. Community building: remodeled inside and out...functioning kitchen, 2 bathrooms and central A/C is now included! Affordable rental rates.
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| Memorial Day Weekend |
10. COMMUNITY- familiar faces and family oriented...Small, quaint and full of summer fun!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Memorial Day! MONDAY May 30th
BIKE PARADEMeet at the pool by 9:45 a.m. Fire truck departs at 10 am sharp to slowly lead the decorated bikes (wagons, skateboards, tricycles, etc) around the subdivision returning back to the pool. Trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place participants for best decorated! All ages encouraged to participate! Open to all residents and non-residents. Admission is $5 per bike or $10 per family.
PICN
ICBeginning at 12:30 pm FREE hot dogs while they last!@ Bring along your favorite covered dishes and drinks! Drinks will also be available in the concession stand!
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND-NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION TO THE POOL SATURDAY, SUNDAY, OR MONDAY!
Community meeting Thursday May 26th @ 7pm-Pool parking lot, weather permitting. If it rains, the meeting will take place inside the Community Building.
ICBeginning at 12:30 pm FREE hot dogs while they last!@ Bring along your favorite covered dishes and drinks! Drinks will also be available in the concession stand!MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND-NO CHARGE FOR ADMISSION TO THE POOL SATURDAY, SUNDAY, OR MONDAY!
Community meeting Thursday May 26th @ 7pm-Pool parking lot, weather permitting. If it rains, the meeting will take place inside the Community Building.
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