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Gator Gab #4

6/15/2018

 
​June 15, 2018
Updates
  • Pool will OPEN early today at 12:30pm in honor of MoCo school’s last day! Regular pool hours start this Saturday -11:00am-8:45pm
  • Gator’s Swim Team Home A Meet on Saturday, June 23rd 9am
  • Middle School Night, Thursday, June 21st 8:00-10:00pm
    For rising 6th-9th graders
    Bring your floaties and/or water guns if you wish!
    Guests pay $5 fee at door, members free to enter.
    Bring money to purchase pizza ($3 for 2 slices) and/or $2 to do the candy bar.
    We hope to see you there!
    Too old for Middle School Night? Don't fret, NEW this year: High School Night in August!

  • Private Parties at the Pool - contact has changed
    • Ashley Marchionini ahmarch@hotmail.com has taken over for Abby.  Please email Ashley for party reservation requests
  • Pool Rules- Friendly Reminders
    • No rafts permitted. Flotation devices to support a novice in learning to swim may be used within arm’s reach of a person who can swim. Flotation devices are not permitted in the Well at any time
  • Franklin Knolls Pool text notifications - how to join:
    • Sign up to receive text alerts and notifications (weather closings, Food truck arrivals, etc.) via the Remind app:
    • Text @fkpool to phone number 81010, follow prompts
  • Swim Lessons
    • Audrey Strachan astrachan2@gmail.com will be handling the Lessons program this summer.  Lessons will be offered beginning the week of June 18th for 6 consecutive weeks (more info attached).
    • Junior Instructor info: If you are interested in being a junior instructor for swimming lessons and are going into 7th grade or above, please fill out the Junior Instructor Form that you can find at the front desk.  
    • ALL Lessons forms should be turned into the FRONT DESK (DO NOT MAIL)
  • Splash Camp
    • Splash Camp is available MOST weeks this summer at FK Pool for members only! Kids can enjoy the entire day at the pool! Click HERE to register and email chris@hoopeducation.com if you have any questions.
  • No-Cook Friday is on TONIGHT, 5:30 - 7:00 PM!
  • Takeout Tuesday on June 19 – Go Fish, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
  • New Logo Competition!  Are you creative? Start creating a new FK Pool logo! More info to follow soon!
  • Pool Events - Mark your calendars!
    • 6/21 Thursday-Middle School Night starting at 8pm (see above for info)
      6/23 Swim Home A Meet
      6/27 Swim Home B Meet
      7/4 Wednesday - July 4th celebration and cook out 11am - 6pm
      7/5 Swim Home B Meet
      7/14 Swim A Home
      7/14 Saturday -Crab Feast starting at 6pm
      7/21 Saturday Ladies Night- starting at 8pm
      7/25 Wednesday -Christmas in July (afternoon and evening events)
      8/5 Sunday -BBQ Cookoff and Potluck (more info to come)
      8/16 Thursday, High School Night at 8pm
      9/1 Saturday, Men's Night starting at 8pm    

Gator Gab #3

6/8/2018

 
June 8, 2018
Updates
  • Early season Pool Hours: weekdays before MoCo schools get out: 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM, all weekends 11:00 AM - 8:45 PM; regular hours: 11:00AM - 8:45PM begin Saturday, June 16
  • Facilities Update
    • Six shower valves have been replaced this week (in both changing rooms) due to our younger members hanging on to pull chains and otherwise abusing the showers.  Please remind your children to use the showers respectfully, and do not leave younger children unattended in the showers.
  • Pool Rules- Some Reminders
    • No squirt guns are allowed at the pool
    • When the diving board is in use, the deep end is clear
    • Divers from board must swim directly to the ladder
  • Franklin Knolls Pool text notifications - how to join:
    • Sign up to receive text alerts and notifications (weather closings, Food truck arrivals, etc.) via the Remind app:
    • Text @fkpool to phone number 81010, follow prompts
  • Swim Lessons
    • Audrey Strachan astrachan2@gmail.com will be helping Patty Quinn pq9of11@hotmail.com with the Lessons program this summer while Patty deals with some serious medical issues (We wish you the best, Patty!). Lessons will be offered beginning the week of June 18th for 6 consecutive weeks (more info attached).
    • Lessons forms are attached and will be available on the website.
    • Junior Instructor info: If you are interested in being a junior instructor for swimming lessons and are going into 7th grade or above, please fill out the Junior Instructor Form that you can find at the front desk.  
  • Splash Camp
    • Splash Camp is available MOST weeks this summer at FK Pool for members only! Kids can enjoy the entire day at the pool! Click HERE to register and email chris@hoopeducation.com if you have any questions.
  • No-Cook Friday is on TONIGHT, 5:30 - 7:00 PM!
  • Takeout Tuesday on June 12 – Tasty Grill, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
  • New Logo Competition!  Are you creative? Start creating a new FK Pool logo! More info to come next week on the competition!
Join FKP on Social Media:           
Facebook: Like us: https://www.facebook.com/Franklinknollspool/
Instagram: Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/franklinknollspool
Twitter: Follow us: https://twitter.com/FranklinKnolls
2018 Board
Tom Krawczewicz: 301.681.2712, tomkraz@gmail.com  (President & Wi-fi Contact)
Chris Clark: chrisamyclark@gmail.com   (Vice President & Social Events)
Neil Draddy: neil@jayclogg.com   (Treasurer, Take-Out Tues & Grounds)
Abby Colucci: abby.colucci@gmail.com  (Secretary, Renovation Lead, GG Editor & Private Parties)
Dave Case: davidwcase@gmail.com  (Membership & Grounds)
Niall Dempsey: diompsaigh@gmail.com  (Maintenance & Plants)
Greg McCarthy: gmccarthy4@yahoo.com   (Lighthouse Liaison, Reno Financing & Crab Feast)
Rosemary DiPietro: roseandjohn1@gmail.com  (Snack Shack Liaison & Grill Contact)


Ashley Marchionini ahmarch@hotmail.com (Front Desk & Social Events)
820 E. Franklin Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901                                   
Front Desk: 301-585-2153                                                                                
Pool Board email: FranklinKnollsPool@gmail.com                                                   
Regular Pool hours: 11 am to 8:45 pm daily

Gator Gab #2

6/5/2018

 
Volume 2, 2018  Franklin Knolls Pool's weekly email blast

It was great to see so many happy faces at the pool over the last week - we've heard many positive reactions to the new pool furniture.  
Early season Pool Hours: weekdays before MoCo schools get out: 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM, all weekends 11:00 AM - 8:45 PM; regular hours: 11:00 AM - 8:45 PM begin Saturday, June 16.

Facilities Update
More new umbrellas are on the way for any tables that were still without them. 
Leaky toilet in the Ladies' Room has been replaced - hopefully that's the end of the water on the floor problem of last week.

Gators Swim Team 
Does your child want to join the swim team?  Click here for more info: https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?team=recpvfkst
Time trials are June 9th at 8am at the pool (pool will open at noon that day to general membership).

Swim Lessons
Patty Quinn pq9of11@hotmail.com will again be running the program and lessons will be offered beginning the week of June 18th for 6 weeks straight.  More info is posted on the Contact/Forms page.

Join FKP on Social Media
Facebook: Like us: https://www.facebook.com/Franklinknollspool/
Instagram: Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/franklinknollspool
Twitter: Follow us: https://twitter.com/FranklinKnolls
Get text alerts (weather closings, event reminders, etc.): Text @fkpool to phone number 81010. 
First No-Cook Friday will be June 1, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
First Takeout Tuesday will be June 6 - Holy Crepes  5:30 - 7:30 PM
Big Event dates to hold on your calendars (more to come as well)
Fourth of July Games and Cook Out (free to membership)  Pool Closes at 6pm.
Crab Feast, Saturday, July 14th at 6pm (fee for attending - sells out!)

2018 BOARD  
​Tom Krawczewicz, 301.681.2712, tomkraz@gmail.com (President & Wi-fi Contact)
Chris Clark, chrisamyclark@gmail.com  (Vice President & Social Events)
Neil Draddy, neil@jayclogg.com (Treasurer, Take-Out Tuesday, & Grounds)
Abby Colucci, abby.colucci@gmail.com   (Secretary & Private Parties, Gator Gab Editor)
Dave Case, davidwcase@gmail.com (Membership & Grounds)
Niall Dempsey, diompsaigh@gmail.com  (Maintenance & Plants)
Greg McCarthy, gmccarthy4@yahoo.com  (Crab Feast)
Rosemary DiPietro, roseandjohn1@gmail.com  (Snack Shack Liaison & Grill Contact)
Ashley Marchionini, ahmarch@hotmail.com (Front Desk & Social Events) 

For more pool info, visit our website! http://www.franklinknollspool.com/ 
 
What info would like to know about each week in the Gator Gab?  Drop me an email and let me know!  abby.colucci@gmail.com

Gator Gab #1
Volume 1, 2018  Franklin Knolls Pool's weekly email blast

First Splash at Franklin Knolls Pool is this Saturday, May 26th at 11:00 AM!  Pack your pool bag, stock up on sunscreen and get your koozies ready!
Early season Pool Hours: weekdays starting Tuesday, May 29 before MoCo schools get out: 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM, all weekends 11:00 AM - 8:45 PM ; regular hours: 11:00 AM - 8:45 PM begin Saturday, June 16
Member Clean Up Day: 
Thank you to all who came out last weekend for our member clean up day!  Despite the heat, we had a great turnout and got a lot done to clean and organize the pool for opening day.
Facilities Committee:
The Facilities Committee has been very hard at work over the winter making recommendations and plans for our new bathhouse renovation.  They also organized the member clean up day and were instrumental in researching and procuring the new pool furniture.  We can't thank them enough for all their hard work!  Special shout out to Tara Montague, Ellie Wooden, Megan DiNicola and Susanne Mount!
Construction Update:
 We have engaged Studio105 Architecture, LLC
(Megan DiNicola) as architect and Chesapeake Finishing, Inc as general contractor.  Approved plans will be posted at the pool soon.  Pre-construction (permits, planning) has commenced and will continue through the summer.  Demo and construction to start early Fall.  It's happening!!!
First No-Cook Friday will be June 1, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
First Takeout Tuesday will be June 6 - Holy Crepes  5:30 - 7:30 PM
Happy Memorial Day, Gator Fans!
2018 BOARD  
​Tom Krawczewicz, 301.681.2712, tomkraz@gmail.com (President & Wi-fi Contact)
Chris Clark, chrisamyclark@gmail.com (Vice President & Social Events)
Neil Draddy, neil@jayclogg.com (Treasurer, Take-Out Tuesday, & Grounds)
Abby Colucci, abby.colucci@gmail.com  (Secretary & Private Parties, Gator Gab Editor)
Dave Case, davidwcase@gmail.com (Membership & Grounds)
Niall Dempsey, diompsaigh@gmail.com (Maintenance & Plants)
Greg McCarthy, gmccarthy4@yahoo.com (Crab Feast)
Rosemary DiPietro, roseandjohn1@gmail.com (Snack Shack Liaison & Grill Contact)
Ashley Marchionini, ahmarch@hotmail.com (Front Desk & Social Events) 

For more pool info, visit our website! http://www.franklinknollspool.com/ 
 
What info would like to know about each week in the Gator Gab?  Drop me an email and let me know!  abby.colucci@gmail.com

July 25th, 2017

7/25/2017

 

July 4th Celebration

7/1/2017

 
The Franklin Knolls Pool annual July 4th celebration will be held on Tuesday, July 4th from 11 am to 6 pm. (Pool closes at 6 pm on the 4th).
FREE Cookout (several types of burgers, hot dogs) from noon to 2pm. Please bring a side to share!
Games from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Weekly - June 24

6/26/2017

 
Monday-Thursday
Swim lessons both in the morning and evening.
Tuesday- Take Out Tuesday featuring the Go Fish truck
5 pm to 7:30 pm.
Thursday - Middle School Night - 8 pm to 10 pm. $5 admission.
Please note that the pool will close at 7:45 pm on Thursday.
Friday - No Cook Friday - 5:30 to 7 pm
Saturday - Ladies Night - 8 pm to 11 pm
Bring your favorite game if you want :) Low key fun with frozen cocktails, wine and munchies (feel free to bring finger food to share)!
Guests are welcome! $10 per person, pay when you come.
Please note that the pool will close at 7:30 pm on Saturday.

Weekly - June 19

6/19/2017

 
Here is the schedule for the week:
All week
Swim lessons start this week and will be held in the morning and evening. The pool will be crowded each evening! Note: Lessons will not be held on Wednesday evening due to the swim meet.
Tuesday
Take Out Tuesday - Five Guys
Five Guys will be on hand from 5 pm to 8 pm selling burgers, hot dogs, fries, and more!

Wednesday
Home Swim "B" Meet
The pool will close at 5 pm on Wednesday for the swim meet. 

Friday
No Cook Friday - 5:30 to 7 pm

Saturday
The Ladies Night that was originally scheduled for June 24 has been moved to Saturday, July 1st.

Weekly - June 12

6/12/2017

 
Here's this week's Franklin Knolls Pool calendar:
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Tuesday, June 13
Take Out Tuesday - featuring Holy Crepes
5 pm to 8 pm
Holy Crepes food truck (holycrepestruck.com) will park just outside the upper gate (near the snack shack seating area) and will be open for business!

Friday, June 16
No Cook Friday - 5:30 pm to 7 pm

Saturday, June 17
Home swim meet
Home meets start at 8 am and usually finish around 11 am. The pool does not open until the completion of the meet so there is a slight chance that it will open a little later than 11 am. We will try to send a text alert as soon as it is over.

Communication
This email comes from the Franklin Knolls pool Google Groups list. Anyone should be able to join this group now via the pool website (FranklinKnollsPool.com). 

Facilities
Please help the staff by reminding your kids of a couple of "high-frequency whistle" issues this weekend: 
  1. Only one person on the slide structure at a time. Once the person slides down, then the next person may begin to climb the ladder.
  2. Everyone must clear the well before someone goes off the diving board.
  3. The rope fencing should not be used as swings or seats. 
Music
The board is working with the staff to help create family-oriented and summer festive music at the pool via the radio and streaming services. The radio reception was corrected for a while but regressed for some reason this weekend. 

Comments
You may submit comments, suggestions, and commendations using the website. To do so, go to the Contact/Forms page. Those will be seen by the pool board only.

Pool Hours

6/12/2017

 
The pool opens at 11 am daily beginning June 10. Pool closes at 8:45 pm most evenings but earlier for a few special events and July 4th.

Swim Lesson Forms

5/23/2017

 
The lesson registration form (PDF) and lesson letter (PDF) for 2017.

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