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(last updated Aug 6, 2008)

Aug. 6, 2008

Team Members,

 

On behalf of the Executive Board, I would like to apologize for the events at our last gathering on Sunday (3 August 2008).  The primary purpose of the gathering was to spotlight the swimmers—our children—and their accomplishments of the summer swim season.  The awards should have been the highest priority of the evening and presented using the public announcement (PA) system before the sun went down.   Unfortunately, the actual awards were overshadowed by the elections of the 2009 Executive Board.  This was NOT our typical end-of-the-year event.

 

The Board accepts responsibility for the events and will review the election processes to determine if they were in accordance with the team bylaws and Robert’s Rules of Order.  It will be discussed at the upcoming Executive Board where I feel confident that the RIGHT decisions will be made. I will keep you posted. 

 

Again, I apologize the confusing evening.

 

Res,

Bob Dodson

President

Woodland Wahoos

Cell: see email sent out 8-6-08

“GO WHAOOS”

Aug. 4, 2008

Hi Wahoo Families,

I have the trophies and medals for those of you who were unable to attend last night’s picnic.  Please email me and make arrangements to pick up your things (Garcia and Elsbury – I gave your trophies to the Spangler family.  Please make arrangements with them to pick them up).  Also,  I placed all the ribbons from finals in the Wahoo folders.  I will return the box of folders to the pool tomorrow.   I still have a few photo packages as well – DeFeo, McGregor, and Papas – please email me so that I can get these to you.  Thanks so much!  Stacey

Aug. 4, 2008

 

Wahoo Families, 

     Last night I was not able to thank everyone who went above and beyond for this team, as I have in the past and I could not live with myself if it was not done.  First, I would like to thank Eric Law for the last two years of non-stop dedicated service to this team.  When the President of our team, Bob Dodson,  who always ran meets for us was called to Kuwait by the military,  Eric selflessly stepped in and made this team run.  My job and this team were able to function because he stepped up.  THANKS!

     Also, Bonnie Hendrickson and Nicole Southern.  Bonnie and Nicole worked tirelessly on getting donations and organizing concessions for finals.  You may not realize how much letter writing, phone calling, and driving these two women did to pull this off.  Although I do not have the total dollar amount of the donations we received, you can tell by the thank you banner, they were substantial.  To top that off they also worked into the dark on Friday night, logged a 16 plus hours the day of Finals,  not to mention the hours spent working the weeks before.

     There are not enough thank you's for these three people.  So, I just want to thank you for your dedication and selflessness!  From the bottom of my heart I will never forget any of you!  Traci

 

Aug. 4, 2008

 

Wahoo Families, 

     I want to thank all of you for my wonderful gifts.  I did not want to appear unappreciative last night but my thoughts were of the children receiving their trophies and we were under a real time and light constraint.  I love all of them and it was so thoughtful of you to do that for me.  I am going to miss all of you terribly.  I will be on the board until December and have also promised Stacey I will help her transition into the position. Do not be surprised to see me on the pool deck and at the meets next year.  As if not having a child swimming on the team could keep me away.   Thank you again and it was a pleasure knowing each of you.   Sincerely, Traci

 

 Congratulations to Woodland Wahoos Triple Winners!!!

Chancellor Meet 7-16-08 

Aquia Harbour Meet 7-21-08 

 

Jessica Johnson - 11/12 girls

Alyssa Douglas – 11/12 girls 

 

 

Curtis Park Meet 7-9-08

Hampton Oaks Meet 7-2-08

Grafton Meet 6-26-08

Andy Abramaitys - 15/18 boys

Alyssa Douglas – 11/12 girls

Mike Johnson – 13/14 boys 

Alyssa Pfannenstein - 13/14 girls 

Megan Gephart – 7/8 girls

Annalee Johnson – 9/10 girls 

Mike Johnson – 13/14 boys 

Alyssa Douglas – 11/12 girls

 

Aug. 1, 2008

 

Here is the information on finals.

 

Saturday August 2, 2008 

If you are 10 and under be at Curtis Park at 6:15 AM 

If you are 11 and over Be at the pool at 11:30 AM.

 

Curtis Park Pool, 58 Jesse Curtis Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 (540) 658-5114

DIRECTIONS:

Starting from (I-95) at exit 133B: Exit onto Hwy 17 west-bound towards Warrenton approximately 6 miles. Turn RIGHT @ the light onto SR-705/SR-612 (Hartwood Rd). Go approximately 2 miles and turn RIGHT onto Jesse Curtis Ln.

Starting from Garrisonville Rd (SR-610): From Garrisonville Rd turn onto Shelton Shop Rd (SR-648). After approx 2 miles turn left at Mountain View Rd (SR-627/648). After ½ mile, turn right onto Stefaniga Rd (SR-648). After 3.6 miles, turn right on Poplar Road (SR-616). After ½ mile, turn left onto Stony Hill Rd. After 3 miles, turn left onto Hartwood Rd (SR-612). After ¾ mile, turn left on Jesse Curtis Ln.

The pool/parking lot is approximately ½ mile back on the LEFT. Ample parking and deck space.

 

If you are bringing items for concessions I need them.  Please drop them by my house.  Leave them on my bench if I am not home.  Traci Hoehn see email for contact info. We still need tents if anyone has canopies for Woodlands Tent city let us know and we will make arrangements to get it.

 

Traci's house:  see email for directions

 

The awards banquet is Sunday August 3rd  6:15-9:15.  Wear your bathing suit. 

A-J   please bring an appetizer          K-P  please bring a salad             R-Z  please bring a dessert

 

Thank you and if you have any questions e-mail me.  Traci

 

July 30, 2008

 

Hi everyone,  An updated volunteer work list was emailed 7-30-08 for finals on Aug. 2.  Unfortunately we still have people dropping from finals at the last minute and I want everyone to be aware of the work schedule.  All underlines are changes. We could use some people to grill in one hour shifts.  If you would like to be kind enough to volunteer our concessions people would be most grateful. Make sure to bring all donations by end of Fridays practice.  We are packing up to go to Curtis Park that night and it is going to be a whirlwind of activity. Friday night at 6:00 CP will be open for all families to set their tents up for the next day.  If you would like to stake your claim on a nice piece of real estate come at 6:00 with your tent. We will be setting up Woodland Wahoo Tent City as usual.  The pool is locked up so your tent should be safe.  If you are able to take some time to help us put up tents, benches and other swim meet items please e-mail me ASAP.  I need a number of how many people are going to help.  Thanks,  Traci Hoehn

 

July 30, 2008

 

CALLING ALL ARTISTS

 

We are in the need for one of our many talented people to do a thank you poster for the many donations we received for concessions.  The list includes Outback Steak house, Starbucks, WaWa, Bloom, SFW etc.....  We are looking for a poster that says "We would like to thank the following businesses for their donations and list what they donated.  Bonnie has made a list and I have attached it.  If you would like to craft this please let me know and it will be displayed at the meet. 

 

I am in need of a few more items for concessions.  Thanks to all of you for coming through for the team.  If your item is boxed send it anytime.  IF you do not see me give it to Coach Tyler.  If it is perishable, bring it Friday and I will get it from you.

 

We are in need of  Watermelons (2) ____________   __________   ________

                       Pasta Salad (desperate) ____________  __________  _________

                     Baked Beans                  ____________  ____________

 

                   Chips 50ct Lays asstd.  ___________  _______________

                        Individual Pringles (2 8 packs)   ____________________

 

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!!!  

Clarification:          Finals is at Curtis Park Saturday Aug. 2nd

                             Awards banquet Sunday at Woodlands                

Still looking for a large coffee pot to make coffee, generator and coolers.  Hosting Finals is Fun    Traci                                    

 

 

July 30, 2008

 

Hi Everyone, Sorry this is so late, we were on vacation and our computer would not send e-mails for some reason.  For the party on Sunday we will be having a taco bar from Salsaritas but will still need some sides.  

 

A-J   please bring an appetizer

 

K-P  please bring a salad

 

R-Z  please bring a dessert

 

Thank you, Kathy (please see email for contacct info.)

 

July 29, 2008

 

Members:  As the summer season nears its exciting finish this weekend, we have been receiving inquiries regarding the year round swim teams.  To best allow you to receive the most accurate information about these local teams, the Woodlands Board has invited representatives of the four local year round swim teams (Sharks Swim Team, QDD, Rays and STAT) to attend this Thursday’s, (July 31, 2008) stroke clinic from 6:45 pm to 7:15 pm to answer your questions about their programs.  If you have any questions about this forum, please feel free to contact me at Treasurer@WoodlandWahoosSwimTeam.org (see email for additional contact info). Cordially, Tony Martinich, Treasurer-Woodlands Wahoos Swim Team

 

July 28, 2008

 

Parents,  Finals will be here Saturday August 2nd followed by our awards party Sunday August 3rd. We are still looking for donations for concessions if you are able to help.  I do not get to see many of you so I thought an updated list in e-mail form would be helpful.  Your donations are greatly appreciated and if you could e-mail me as soon as possible it would a great help because the concession team is shopping Wednesday.  For everyone who has a shelf item (ie granola bars, pringles) bring them to the pool any day this week and I will get them from you.  If you have a more perishable item bring it towards Friday and I will get it.  I have copied and attached this list just in case it jumbles in e-mail space.  Thanks to everyone who have brought their drinks.  If you are still in need of getting them to me please do as soon as you possibly can. We are also in need of volunteers to work 1 hour shifts grilling hamburgers.  If you would like to help us out we will be providing you cold water to drink.   10:30-11:30       11:30-12:30        12:30-1:30       1:30-2:30       2:30-3:30        3:30-4:30

DONATIONS BY WAHOO PARENTS FOR CONCESSION FINALS

All Blanks are needed spots to be filled

Granola Bars-  Nature Valley Sweet & Salty or Nature Valley Trail Mix(2) 6 packs or (1) 12 pack

                                         Klein      ___________________                 ________________

Baked Goods- Big seller homemade cookies (packaged in 2’s)

                                        Mann                _________________     

Brownies-                     Ellison                     ____________________

Rice Krispie treats (store bought preferred) (2) 8 count or (1) larger

                                       Kris Wight                   ______________________

Large Muffins for breakfast; Costco tray or Otis Spunkmeyer

                                         Jabro                   __________________            ____________

Fruits:  Bananas (20)  Lucey                       Apples 2 bags               Hunter

Watermelons (2 whole please)  Pam Gaston                 __________________

                                                                                                           ____________________                        ____________________

Juicy Juice Boxes (2) pkg.                             Liebe                  Lazerson                        _________________

Pasta Salad                               Margaret W.                               ___________________                      ________________

                                                  ________________                      ____________________                   ________________

Baked Beans- Bush’s preferred please bring in Crock Pot

_____________________  __________________  ________________

Chips- 50 ct. Lays assorted

JoAnne Strawder                    ________________                                      ____________________

Individual Pringles

                                        ___________________                                                              ___________________

Hamburger Buns (5 packages) 8 count

                                    Eisley                                     S.  Lazerson                                           Kramer 

                    ____________________                     _________________                      _________________

Hot Dog Buns (5 packages) 8 count

                                Hunter                                        A. Lazerson                                            Kramer

                        __________________                     _________________

We are still looking for a griddle for pancakes , 5 gallon water coolers, large coolers for ice and commercial fans.  If you can loan us any of these items please e-mail me.  The concessions menu is attached if you would like to see what is being served Saturday.   I will see everyone on deck tomorrow and once again Thank You!.  Without all of you this team wouldn't be possible! Traci Hoehn