February Update 2012

February Update

Pennies for the Pool

The Junior Council has raised over $4,000 since mid-January with its Pennies for the Pool campaign, sponsored by Raleys!  The fourth graders in the Loomis School District won ice cream parties for raising the most money in the three-week period ending February 3.  While the school contest is over, collection boxes can still be found at Loomis and Granite Bay Raleys, Pizza Factory, Taylor’s, Burger King, Taco Bell, M&D Beauty Supply, Norcal Swim Shop, and the Loomis Chamber of Commerce. Look what’s jingling around your pocket and drop it in the nearest box!

24-Hour Swim-a-Thon

Even if you can swim for only fifteen minutes, you can help with the Junior Council 24-Hour Swim-a-Thon on April 21-22. The goal is to have at least one person swimming in each lane for 24 consecutive hours. We are looking for swimmers of ALL ages to take a pledge envelope and swim some laps.  There will also be a Float-a-Thon option in the side pool for those of you who want to support the event in a more relaxed fashion (Bring Your Own Loungechair)! All swimmers will receive a special “Jump In” swim cap. We expect to get both TV and radio coverage of this event.  There will be a snack bar and sponsoring food vendors on deck. On Saturday, from 9:00-2:00 there will be a number of other vendors contributing to the festival atmosphere. The final hour of the swim-a-thon will be dedicated to some team relays for fun.  If you are interested in swimming or becoming a T-shirt or towel sponsor, or participating as a vendor, please contact us at friendsofthedopool@gmail.com.

Casino Night 2012

If you haven’t done so already, mark your calendar for this year’s exciting Casino Night on Friday, May 4 at the Blue Goose. Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 1. Cost is $35 advance, $40 at the door (ticket includes $50 of gaming chips and a soda or water). There will also be a POKER TOURNAMENT WITH PRIZES (add $20 advance, $25 at door). The evening will include complimentary finger food and desserts, silent auction, a raffle with fabulous prizes,

Black Jack, Poker, Roulette, Craps and a Wine Bottle Ring Toss!  We need your help to make this event a success! Come to the next planning meeting on Wednesday, February 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Del Oro room 701. 

Corporate Sponsorship

We have a new corporate sponsorship package for naming and advertising opportunities at the new aquatic center. If you own or work for a business that would be willing to make a tax deductible donation, please contact Grace Kamphefner at friendsofthedopool@gmail.com.

Golf Tournament

Join us Sunday, June 3 at Indian Creek Golf Course in Loomis for a golf tournament sponsored by the American Legion Post 775. The format will be a 4-person scramble. Check in will be at 12:30, with a shotgun start at 2:00 p.m. Cost will be $45 for an individual golfer. Sponsorship packages for a foursome is $230 which includes a Tee sign. All golfers will receive an event T-shirt and a BBQ dinner featuring chicken and tri-tip afterward. Dinner for non-golfers is $20. For more information contact Tom Millward at tmillward@starstream.net or call (916) 652-0273.

Patronize our Pool Partners!

Have you been to Pasta Pomodoro on Douglas Boulevard in Roseville lately? Great food with family friendly prices and half-price bottles of wine on Wednesdays. Don’t forget to mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center to your server or on take out and they will donate 20% of your tab. Every day, all day. Everyone wins! Pasta Pomodoro has contributed over $1,500 to the Aquatic Center so far. Eat out tonight!