Monday, August 30, 2010

FW: Swim Team Ribbon display idea

Now that summer is nearly over and we are faced with what to do with all the ribbons here is an easy and inexpensive answer. Mary found this clever way to display all the ribbons your swimmers received this summer and wanted to share.

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Donna Aker
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Hi Donna -

I found a creative way to display swim team ribbons and wanted to share it, in case anyone else is interested.  I doubt if people are still checking the Facebook page, so I was wondering if you'd email this out.  Don't feel obligated, though. 

I purchased a belt from Goodwill for $1.99 and attached all of one child's ribbons to it with glue dots.  Then, I looped the medals from finals through the buckle.  Finally, I hung it using a nail through one of the premade holes.  If needed, you could just nail a new hole somewhere in the belt.  I didn't do any pre-planning as far as placement of the ribbons, so with a little forethought, it will come out even better.

I can't take credit for the idea...I found it on the internet.  I've attached two photos showing the project, one from the front and one of the back so you can see it is a belt.

Mary

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

re: larger team picture

The first picture was very small, my apologies. I hadn't opened it when I saved it and it saved it very small. This one isn't.

Donna Aker
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www.golightning.org
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re: Lightning News

Greetings everyone,
 
I've attached the 2010 Team picture for everyone. Thanks to Sandy for taking it and all the pictures throughout the season. I will be adding the link to view them to the website shortly.
 
Many thanks go to the 2010 Board members for all their work this summer. Special thanks to Stacey Ostlund, Michele Freemyers, Carey Pohanka and Hope Wood for their service.
 
Congratulations to our NEW Board members: Tom Dzurenda, Secretary; Shannon Hollister, Membership; Libby Keyser, Meet Director; and Jennifer Runk, Fundraiser/Spirit.
 
If you didn't attend the awards banquet (and didn't get your child's awards) please contact me and we will get them to you.
 
Thanks for a great season!

Donna Aker
540-455-9141
donna_aker@hotmail.com
http://lhlflash.blogspot.com/
www.golightning.org
Online Missed Meet Form
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Saturday, August 7, 2010

re: Lightning Finals wrap up!!

Way to Go! Congratulations to all the swimmers and coaches!!
 
Final Score:
Lee's Hill - 791.5
Lake of the Woods - 735.5
Fox Point - 640
Country Club - 613
Ferry Farm - 558
Eden Estates - 524
 
Tomorrow we celebrate! The Awards Banquet starts at 4:30pm, each family should bring a dish to share (last names A-L dessert; M-Z  side dish); drinks for your family, chairs. We'll start eating by 5:00, Awards Presentation starts at 6:00, followed by the Parent meeting.
 
Attached is one picture, I'll post more to the facebook page (if you took some, please post them too). I will, also, try to post them to the web page.

Donna Aker
540-455-9141
donna_aker@hotmail.com
http://lhlflash.blogspot.com/
www.golightning.org
Online Missed Meet Form
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

re: Lightning News Flash

Greetings everyone,
 
Finals are fast approaching! Here's the remaining schedule, with times:
 
Friday August 6th - Breakfast after practice  - bring a breakfast food/drink to share to the practice your child attends.
 
Saturday August 7th - Finals - at King George YMCA- swimmers 10 and under (1st session) need to be at the pool by 6:50am; swimmers 11 and older need to be there by 10:20am (2nd session)
 
Sunday August 8th - Awards Banquet - 4:30pm at the North Pool. Last name A-L bring desserts; M-Z bring side dishes. Everyone should bring drinks for their family and chairs, if you have card tables or TV trays you may want to bring them too. Dinner will start at 4:45pm. Awards presentation will start around 6:00pm. Parent meeting will start immediately after the awards. And we are at the pool, so bring your swim suit!
 
We are still seeking those interested in the four available Board positions. See the website for details on these positions.

Donna Aker
540-455-9141
donna_aker@hotmail.com
http://lhlflash.blogspot.com/
www.golightning.org
Online Missed Meet Form
www.pamperedchef.biz/akerduo
 
 





Monday, August 2, 2010

re: Lightning Weekly News Flash

Greetings everyone,
 
Hard to believe the season is nearly over! Here's a run down of the last week of the 2010 swim team season:
 
Tuesday August 3 - evening clinic and Spirit Night at Chic-Fil-A (coupon attached). Coach Jay will have event numbers for Finals starting today at practice.
 
Friday August 6 - Pot Luck Breakfast after each practice - bring a breakfast food to share to whatever practice your child attends. Also, on Friday they will be painting a sheet with their hand prints, names, whatever to hang in the team area on Saturday!
 
Saturday August 7 - FINALS!! The 10 and unders are in the morning (first session); the older kids in the afternoon (second and third session). The second session starts with the graduated relay and other events that some 10 and unders swim. The second and third sessions are the standard first and second halves of a meet. I will email out the exact times for arrivals, warm ups and meet starts as soon as they become available. First session plan an early morning, everyone else plan mid-morning.
 
Sunday August 8 - Awards Banquet - 4:30pm start time. Last names A-L bring a dessert; M-Z bring a side dish. The team will provide the meat. Everyone brings drinks for their family. I, also, suggest bringing chairs and if you have a card table/tv trays. We plan to start eating around 4:45pm and start the awards presentation at 5:45pm. The parent meeting will be held immediately after the awards. We are still looking for new Board members. Oh yeah, we are at the pool - so bring your suit!
 
Go Lightning!!
Donna Aker
540-455-9141
donna_aker@hotmail.com
http://lhlflash.blogspot.com/
www.golightning.org
Online Missed Meet Form
www.pamperedchef.biz/akerduo