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The pool opens May 19- see you there

Submitted by Laura H.
on May 16, 2012 - 8:38pm
We passed inspection so the pool will officially open this Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20 from noon-8 p.m. I know we are all looking forward to reconnecting with our pool friends. A heartfelt thank you to Chuck Shapiro and Ron Burt and the other volunteers who have worked tirelessly to be sure that the everything is ready for our opening. If you have not paid your dues, there will be a table set up at the pool this weekend for your convenience so that you can pay on site and we would appreciate you doing so this weekend.  A few reminders:
  • Purchase your snack shack punch cards in $5, $10, or

Don't miss the Memorial Day Potluck, Monday May 28, 5:00

Submitted by Laura H.
on May 4, 2012 - 9:19pm

The first potluck dinner of the season will be on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 at 5:00 pm. We have some of the best cooks in Raleigh right here at CTSC, so you won't want to miss this! The club will provide hot dogs, condiments, paper goods, tea and lemonade. Members with last name beginning with letter A-L should bring a side dish. Last name beginning with letter M-Z, please bring a dessert to share.    This is the only social event currently scheduled for the season as we need volunteers to help with Movie Nights, Adult Socials, and other fun activities.
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Crab Shack Reminders

Submitted by Laura H.
on May 4, 2012 - 9:08pm

For your convenience, we will be selling Crab Shack punch cards in $10 and $20 increments again this year. Please bring correct change to purchase this season's punch card. Remember, punch cards are "use it or lose it" so cards are not retained from year to year.

The Shack operates as self-service and on the honor system - get a snack or a drink, punch your card. Don't forget to punch your card, and if you see someone else forget, please gently remind them! Also, parents, please help your kids get their snacks rather than relying on lifeguards during their hourly breaks.

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Peter Riad to be Head Lifeguard

Submitted by Laura H.
on March 29, 2012 - 3:25pm

From Pres. Susan Kruse: Peter Riad will be returning this summer and will act as our head lifeguard. Adam Gold and Melissa Miller, both long time members of Crabtree, will also be lifeguarding. I intend to meet with the guard staff prior to opening to convey our expectations. If you have feedback that you would like me to pass along in that meeting, please contact me (susankruse@bellsouth.net) by April 15th.   Peter is eager to make this a great summer so the more input from members I receive, the better.

 

Final Work Session, Saturday, May 5

Submitted by Laura H.
on February 22, 2012 - 9:21pm

 If you can help out on Saturday, it would be greatly appreciated. The session is scheduled for 8:30-Noon and any amount of time you can give would be great. If you will be there on Saturday, please contact me at susankruse (AT) bellsouth.net. 

Sign Up for Swim Team!

Submitted by Laura H.
on February 22, 2012 - 8:24pm

We hope you will consider signing up your child(ren) for participation on the swim team. It is an excellent way for your child to better swim techniques, meet and exceed personal benchmarks for increased self esteem and learn the importance of sportsmanship. Swim meets are exciting and fun and enhance the sense of community.  Children must be a minimum of 4 years old and able to swim the required distance unassisted by the first swim meet (June 12). Practices will begin after the pool opens May 19.  There is an additional fee for team dues that is used to fund coaching salaries.

Time to Renew your Membership

Submitted by Laura H.
on February 22, 2012 - 8:16pm

 UPDATE: With the temperatures creeping into the 90s this week, we are all counting the days to the pool's opening on Saturday, May 19th. Remember that you need to remit your dues before that first dip in the pool.  If for some reason you have misplaced your invoice, please be in touch with our treaurer Aaron Ajello at aajello@gmail.com to determine the amount due. Dues should be mailed to the club's PO Box 31092, Raleigh, NC 27622-1092 as soon as possible. Members who have not remitted their dues will be receiving a reminder phone call. 

Invite a new neighbor to join you at our Pool

Submitted by Laura H.
on February 22, 2012 - 7:56pm

Brookhaven and Glen Forest Neighbors
Have a new neighbor?  Invite them to the pool at no charge for a visit early in the swim season. We’re always looking to grow the membership and prefer to do it with your neighbors, friends and family.  

Trash and recycling reminders:

Submitted by Laura H.
on July 11, 2011 - 11:22pm

Pour out the contents of cups, cans, bottles, etc as the trash bags become extremely heavy and eventually leak. Pizza boxes cannot be recycled.  Due to the number of pizzas delivered, please do not throw them in the trash unless the top has been torn from the bottom, and each of these has been torn in half, if not quarters. Any large trash items should be placed next to the outside trash cans for placing in the trash cans on Monday evening, as space allows. Do not put food items in the outside trash cans that are not in plastic bags.

Independence Day

Submitted by Laura H.
on July 11, 2011 - 11:20pm

More than just a day off work, Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 as the day when the Continental Congress adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. From July 8, 1776, until the next month, the document was read publicly and people celebrated whenever they heard it. The next year, in Philadelphia, bells rang and ships fired guns, candles and firecrackers were lighted. But the War of Independence dragged on until 1783, and in that year, Independence Day was made an official holiday. 1941 Congress declared 4th of July a federal holiday.

However you celebrate the holiday,

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