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Welcome to the 2019 Season Gator Gab #1
NEW CHECK-IN PROCEDURES for 2019 Season We ask that you bring your patience when coming to the pool while we adjust to the new procedures! If you do not upload your photos before you arrive (see instructions below), expect a delay for your family entering as we photograph those needed. We will be at the pool between 6:30-8:00 Friday evening if you would like to bring your family down to have us take your photos! Franklin Knolls has transitioned to an online membership management system called Member Splash. It uses an online computerized method for Check-In. When you arrive at the pool, Front Desk staff will ask you for your Last name, and then First name if needed. (We are no longer using membership numbers to sign in.) Each family member present will be Checked-In and confirmed during the Check-In process. This process will take a few moments longer than in previous summers. All guests will also be Checked-In by Name and confirmed. Our new check-in system uses head shots to verify member identities. Members are encouraged to upload their own pictures or they may have them taken at the front desk. Please complete the following steps prior to coming to the pool for the first time this season (many of you have already completed some or all of these steps): 1. If you haven’t already, log into your account at https://franklinknolls.membersplash.com/ 2. Enter your username. It is the primary users email address. 3. Enter the default password: fkgators (or your personal password, if you have already changed it). 4. If you haven’t already, change the default password to your personal password. 5. Update your Emergency Contact Information with a name and phone number. 6. Add additional family members by clicking the "+" next to the "Members" column. Please be sure to enter all of the members of your family, along with their birth date and email. This will streamline the check in process during your first visit. 7. Next, you can pay your membership dues, assessment fee, add a Nanny/Babysitter, and purchase guest passes. NOTE: there is a 2.9%convenience fee when paying with a credit card. You also have the option of paying by check, which will avoid the convenience fee. Regardless of payment method, click on "Make a Payment" in the top right corner. Click the appropriate check boxes for your purchase (i.e. membership fee, assessment, guest passes, etc.). Note that all members must pay the membership fee, capital improvement fee (if not already paid), and assessment (either $50 for this season or $250 for the entire assessment). Choose your payment method and click "Next." 8. If you are paying by check, you can either bring the check with you when you come to the pool, or you can mail the check to Franklin Knolls Pool, P.O. Box 3035, Silver Spring, MD 20918. Please DO NOT mail the check to the pool’s street address. 9. Upload your photos. Remember it should be a head shot or passport type photo. It can be a “selfie” type picture – you don’t have to go to CVS to get a passport photo! To upload your own picture simply click Edit next to the name of the member, then click on the Upload Picture button or simply drag the picture onto it. Please make sure that the picture is only of that particular member and is a head shot. You can crop images after uploading but they need to be properly oriented before uploading. 10. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE perform the above steps prior to coming to the pool this weekend. Being prepared when you get to the pool will save both you and the folks behind you in line A LOT of time, especially during the first couple of days of operation. If you have any questions or issues please reach out to our Membership contact, Dave Case, at FKPoolMembership@gmail.com. Happy swimming, playing and chilaxin, ~Rosemary DiPietro and the 2019 FKP Board www.franklinknollspool.com 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 Work Days
Are you handy or simply have hands? The FKP Facilities Committee would love some extra help to prepare for the new pool season. Our first work day will be on April 13th. If you have carpentry skills or can bring someone who does, we would love to hear from you as well. Join us on one or both of our clean-up days for a sneak peak of our new pool house and to lend a hand! SSL hours are available for our younger helpers on these days! Please email Greg McCarthy at gmccarthy4@yahoo.com with any questions. Saturday, April 13th 9:00-12:00 Saturday, May 18th 9:00-12:00 Save the Dates: April 13th 9:00-12:00 Membership Work Day May 18th 9:00-12:00 Membership Work Day May 25th Opening Day June 27th Middle School Night July 4th Independence Day Celebration July 25th Christmas in July August 24th Ladies Night August 31st Men's Night Splash Camp at Franklin Knolls Pool: Summer Camp Registration Open NOW! Kids looking for fun days at the pool this summer while parents work? Check out Splash Camp for Franklin Knolls Pool Members only available during the swim team season and the last 3 weeks of August. Go to www.hoopeducation.com to register. Email chris@hoopeducation.com with any questions. Snack Shack Manager Applications being accepted now, deadline April 20th! Franklin Knolls Pool has a strong tradition of a well-managed Snack Shack offering a variety of refreshments and serving a pool membership of over 400 families each summer. In order to maintain that tradition and to establish a protocol for the immediate and future management of the Snack Shack, the FK Pool Board is seeking proposals for the 2019 season. Email Rick Carter @ rickcarter68@gmail.com. Front Desk Applications being accepted now, deadline April 15th! If you know a pool member interested in working at the Front Desk this summer, please share the job description and application with them. Applications are due April 15th, 2019. FYI-Those applying for a full-time position must currently be in the 10th grade or above. Those looking to become a substitute must be at least a current high school student. Please have the person applying for a position contact Ashley Marchionini: ahmarch@hotmail.com. 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 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. 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. 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. Here's this week's Franklin Knolls Pool calendar:
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:
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. 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.
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