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.