Sunday, August 25, 2013

August Update

Need an Oil Change?
Country Club Motors on Taylor Road, near Sierra College, is DONATING 250 oil changes to help raise money for the pool! For only $25, you can buy a gift card for your next oil change and all the proceeds will go to the new pool fund. You can purchase your gift card at the Loomis Chamber, the Del Oro office (Cindy York), or at Country Club Motors. 

SAVE THE DATE: THE LAST SPLASH ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12!
It’s time to have one last splash in the old Del Oro pool! Join us on Saturday, October 12 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 for open swim, fun relays, and a reunion of both DO and Dolphin aquatic alumni! There will be a 50/50 raffle, an auction with chances to bid on the first dive into the new pool, and much more. See you on deck!

Thank You!
A big THANK YOU to Greg and Stephanie Hoffman for hosting their annual alumni basketball tournament and designating the new pool fund as the beneficiary. The tournament and silent auction raised over $4,000!

PHASE I UPDATE
Plans for Phase I have been approved by the State Board of Architects (DSA)! Attached are images of the current site plan and architectural renderings of what it will look like. The capital campaign is only two years old and we are coming down the home stretch towards our goal of breaking ground! By current accounting, we expect to have over $2.4 million committed to start construction by early December or before. That includes the “million dollar match,” the contribution from the Town of Loomis, and a significant corporate pledge. By prior estimates, this should have been enough to break ground. However, due to additional accessibility requirements from DSA, we are still about $250,000 short of our goal. What does that mean? It means:
1. We will not be breaking ground until after the Del Oro water polo season.
2. We still need donations. We are asking everyone to donate what they can, and ask at least 5 friends to do the same.
4. We are sharpening our pencils and cutting costs to meet an achievable budget.
5. We are looking for “in kind” donations, especially for fencing, concrete, and grading.
6. Our goal is within reach, but we need everyone to pull together in the next few months to make it happen. Please send in your donation (PayPal is available on our website: www.deloroaquaticcenter.com) or let us know how you can help TODAY! Contact us at friendsofthedopool@gmail.com.


Please Patronize Our Pool Partners:
Need a Real Estate Agent?
Joanne M. Santaella of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate would love to help you buy or sell a home. She has pledged 10% of her net commission if you mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center. Call her today at 916-303-6273.

Going Solar?
Are you considering adding solar to your home or business? Call Shad Derifield at Energy Saving Pros at 916-259-2501 in Loomis. For each new system installed, Energy Saving Pros will contribute $2,500 to the Del Oro Aquatic Center Fund.

Pasta for the Pool
Eat at Pasta Pomodoro ANY day of the week at 3984 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville and don’t forget to mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center to your server and they will donate 20% of your tab. Pasta Pomodoro has donated over $1,600.
Automotive Care
Be sure to bring your car to Golden Eagle Automotive for your next service or oil change. Golden Eagle will donate 5% on any major repair. Ask for Rob Koya. 3590 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650 (916) 652-1100 or goldeneagleauto@att.net. Golden Eagle has donated over $1,500.
Plants for the Pool
Just in time for spring planting season! Stop by Bakers Nursery right by Del Oro for some new color for your garden! Mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center, and they will donate 10% of your purchase to the new pool fund. Bakers is located at 3363 Taylor Rd., Loomis, CA 95650. Tel: 916-652-5051; www.bakersnursery.net.


Donate $25 and get an oil change!


Monday, July 15, 2013

July Update-How Close Are We?

How Close Are We?
The capital campaign is only two years old and we are coming down the home stretch towards our goal of breaking ground on Phase I! By current accounting, we expect to have over $2.4 million committed to start construction by early December or before. That includes the “million dollar match,” the contribution from the Town of Loomis, and a significant corporate pledge. By prior estimates, this should have been enough to break ground. However, due to additional accessibility requirements from the state board of architects that must approve all construction projects on campus, we are still about $250,000 short of our goal. What does that mean? It means:
1. We will not be breaking ground until after the Del Oro water polo season.
2. We still need donations. We are asking everyone to donate what they can, and ask at least 5 friends to do the same.
4. We are sharpening our pencils and cutting costs to meet an achievable budget.
5. We are looking for “in kind” donations, especially for fencing, concrete, and grading.
6. Our goal is within reach, but we need everyone to pull together in the next few months to make it happen. Please send in your donation (PayPal is available on our website: www.deloroaquaticcenter.com) or let us know how you can help TODAY! Contact us at friendsofthedopool@gmail.com.

Calling All LBD Alumni!
This Saturday, July 20, will be the last dual meet of the Loomis Basin Dolphins season before Champs. More significantly, it will be the last home meet in the old pool! We are calling alumni swimmers and parents to come cheer on our swimmers as they race against Park Terrace, and join in the special festivities including a 50/50 raffle, a Pool Jam sale, and fun relays during and at the end of the meet. We will have donation forms available if you still haven’t purchased your brick or tile for the new pool. See you on deck!

Basketball Tournament!
Greg and Stephanie Hoffman are hosting their fourth annual basketball tournament fundraiser on Sunday, August 18 from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm. This year it will benefit the new pool fund! A minimum donation of $25 provides you with a tax deductible donation & a day full of food, drinks, music, swimming, and great memories.  You are welcome to drop by or spend a few hours.  Due to liability concerns we respectfully require Adults Only for this event.  Games will be running from approximately 8:30 am-6 pm so stop by anytime. Checks can be made out to:  PUHSD/Del Oro Aquatic Center. Please RSVP by 8/14 to Greg so we can plan food and beverage accordingly:  916-275-0783. The Hoffman home is located at 2850 Taylor Rd, Loomis.

Thank You!
A big THANK YOU to Tony Toohey and Magnussen’s Auburn Toyota for their recent third donation of $10,000! This will be matched again by the Toyota Corporation. If you are considering a new car purchase in the near future, please consider buying a Toyota from Tony!

Casino Night
Thank you to our sponsors and volunteers that helped to make our third annual Casino Night a success! The evening netted over $8,000 and a good time was had by all!

Please Patronize Our Pool Partners:
Need a Real Estate Agent?
Joanne M. Santaella of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate would love to help you buy or sell a home. She has pledged 10% of her net commission if you mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center. Call her today at 916-303-6273.

Going Solar?
Are you considering adding solar to your home or business? Call Shad Derifield at Energy Saving Pros at 916-259-2501 in Loomis. For each new system installed, Energy Saving Pros will contribute $2,500 to the Del Oro Aquatic Center Fund.

Pasta for the Pool
Eat at Pasta Pomodoro ANY day of the week at 3984 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville and don’t forget to mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center to your server and they will donate 20% of your tab. Pasta Pomodoro has donated over $1,600.
Automotive Care
Be sure to bring your car to Golden Eagle Automotive for your next service or oil change. Golden Eagle will donate 5% on any major repair. Ask for Rob Koya. 3590 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650 (916) 652-1100 or goldeneagleauto@att.net. Golden Eagle has donated over $1,500.
Plants for the Pool
Just in time for spring planting season! Stop by Bakers Nursery right by Del Oro for some new color for your garden! Mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center, and they will donate 10% of your purchase to the new pool fund. Bakers is located at 3363 Taylor Rd., Loomis, CA 95650. Tel: 916-652-5051; www.bakersnursery.net.


Tuesday, June 11, 2013

June Update

Third Annual Casino Night
It’s THE event that kicked off our Capital Campaign just two years ago. Back by popular demand, our Third Annual Casino Night fundraiser will be held THIS Saturday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale in the DO office, Loomis Chamber and Loomis Main Drug Store. If you are interested in donating a silent auction item or being an event sponsor, please read the attached letter. Need child care? We have added a fully supervised pool party for your kids aged 4 and over! Pizza, movie, water games! Pay at the gate: $20 for first child, $10 for siblings. Please make reservation for Kids Pool Party: Lindi Callahan at Callahan@vfr.net or 916-622-1171

Breaking Ground?
While we HOPE to break ground by the end of this summer, we are NOT done fundraising. We need everyone to pitch in to help us reach this goal. While we have large PLEDGES committed, we need a certain amount of cash in the bank before we can call in the bulldozers. Please support our summer fundraisers and purchase your tile, brick, paver, or lane NOW! Every fundraiser is critical to our success in achieving this goal. The more we raise, the more we can build. Please complete the attached donation form and mail your tax deductible contribution today!

Del Oro Water Polo Players Get National Recognition
Alumni Alex Obert (‘10), and Katelynn Thompson (’13) are putting Loomis on the national water polo map. Congratulations to Alex for being selected to play on the Men’s Senior National team this summer to compete in Moscow. Obert currently is an engineering management major at the University of the Pacific college in Stockton. He will be the youngest member to make the team. Katelynn, who has been the star goalie on the Girls Varsity team at Del Oro for the past four years, was selected to participate on the USA Water Polo Youth National team this summer. She will be heading to play at San Jose State University in the fall. For more information, you can read: http://www.auburnjournal.com/article/obert-named-us-national-water-polo-team#.UbeDeU0KloM.email.

Please Patronize Our Pool Partners:
Need a Real Estate Agent?
Joanne M. Santaella of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate would love to help you buy or sell a home. She has pledged 10% of her net commission if you mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center. Call her today at 916-303-6273.

Going Solar?
Are you considering adding solar to your home or business? Call Shad Derifield at Energy Saving Pros at 916-259-2501 in Loomis. For each new system installed, Energy Saving Pros will contribute $2,500 to the Del Oro Aquatic Center Fund.

Plants for the Pool
Just in time for spring planting season! Stop by Bakers Nursery right by Del Oro for some new color for your garden! Mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center, and they will donate 10% of your purchase to the new pool fund. Bakers is located at 3363 Taylor Rd., Loomis, CA 95650. Tel: 916-652-5051; www.bakersnursery.net.

Pasta for the Pool
Eat at Pasta Pomodoro ANY day of the week at 3984 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville and don’t forget to mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center to your server and they will donate 20% of your tab. Pasta Pomodoro has donated over $1,600.
Automotive Care
Be sure to bring your car to Golden Eagle Automotive for your next service or oil change. Golden Eagle will donate 5% on any major repair. Ask for Rob Koya. 3590 Taylor Road, Loomis, CA 95650 (916) 652-1100 or goldeneagleauto@att.net. Golden Eagle has donated over $1,500.



Casino Night Info Updated


Casino Night Flyer Updated


Friday, April 12, 2013

April Update


Loomis Town Council Update
We had a successful presentation to the Town Council of Loomis at their meeting on Tuesday, March 12. The Council voted in favor of directing the Town Manager to draft a Joint Use agreement with the Placer Union High School District and research where funds might be available in the budget to make an investment of $250,000 towards the construction of Phase I this summer. This contribution represents 10% of the total Phase I cost. We anticipate that the agreement and budget proposal will be ready for a vote at the meeting on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Mark your calendars and please come out to support this important milestone!

Reuse It Drive!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the ReUse It recycling drive. This fundraiser generated over $1,500!!

Putting for the Pool 2013
It’s back and bigger than ever! If you like to play golf, we have the perfect fundraiser for you! This year’s Putting for the Pool Golf Tournament will be held at Lincoln Hills on Sunday, May 5 with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. The tournament will be followed by a delicious and authentic Cinco de Mayo Mexican dinner at the Veteran’s Hall in Loomis. Please see the flyer on this website for player fees and sponsorship opportunities. Forward this information to all your golfing buddies! Enter your foursome today!

Third Annual Casino Night
It’s THE event that kicked off our Capital Campaign just two years ago. Back by popular demand, our Third Annual Casino Night fundraiser will be held Saturday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale in the DO office, Loomis Chamber and Loomis Main Drug Store. If you are interested in donating a silent auction item or being an event sponsor, please contact us at friendsofthedopool@gmail.com.

Pasta Party
Pasta Pomodoro at the corner of Douglas Blvd. and Sierra College has been a consistent contributor to the pool fund. They are hosting a special fundraising night on Sunday, May 19. Meet your friends there and make sure to let them know you are there to support the DO Aquatic Center and they will donate 20% of your tab!

Please Patronize Our Pool Partners:
Need a Real Estate Agent?
Joanne M. Santaella of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate would love to help you buy or sell a home. She has pledged 10% of her net commission if you mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center. Call her today at 916-303-6273.

Going Solar?
Are you considering adding solar to your home or business? Call Shad Derifield at Energy Saving Pros at 916-259-2501 in Loomis. For each new system installed, Energy Saving Pros will contribute $2,500 to the Del Oro Aquatic Center Fund.

Plants for the Pool
Just in time for spring planting season! Stop by Bakers Nursery right by Del Oro for some new color for your garden! Mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center, and they will donate 10% of your purchase to the new pool fund. Bakers is located at 3363 Taylor Rd., Loomis, CA 95650. Tel: 916-652-5051; www.bakersnursery.net.

Pasta for the Pool
Eat at Pasta Pomodoro ANY day of the week at 3984 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville and don’t forget to mention the Del Oro Aquatic Center to your server and they will donate 20% of your tab. Pasta Pomodoro has donated over $1,600.