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Behind The Scenes: Recreation Committee Volunteers Ready Pool For 2013 Opening Day

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2013 Pool Work Day - 21Story and photos courtesy of Ted Smith, Communication Committee Photographer

As you enjoy the Governors Village community swimming pool this summer, take time to reflect on the team of volunteers who keep things in good order. The Recreation Committee led by Chair Barry Bassett, works hard to do just that and on May 9, 2013, they were busy working on a variety of chores at the annual Pool Work Night. The photos that follow will give you an idea of what is required to keep the pool safe and available throughout the summer.

Barry and his committee earned a pizza break from their labors, but that and our thanks are the only compensation they receive. Think of them whenever you are enjoying the pool. Other Recreation Committee members are: Garrett Blake, Erik Blake, John Cangelosi, Robb Czyzewski, Chris Gamber, POA Liaison; Linda Jay, Trent Leonard, Tim Mounce, Wes Weaver, and Bob Wynne.

As always, many hands make light work so more volunteers are always welcome. As you will see, even young volunteers are welcome. On this evening residents Brian Crawford and Brian Sawyer joined in to help ready the pool for opening day. A group of young Pool Professional staff, employed to watch over things during the pool’s hours of operation, were also on hand.2013 Pool Work Day - 15

In addition to their work preparing and maintaining the pool and cabana, the Recreation Committee also oversees and maintains these amenities for the community: tennis, volleyball and basketball courts, playgrounds and playground equipment.

Click an image to view the photo gallery.

Thanks to the work of these volunteering neighbors, the pool opened successfully on May 11, 2013. Have a great summer Governors Village!

Contact:
Barry Bassett, Recreation Committee Chair (ebarrybassett at nc.rr.com)

2013 Eighth Annual Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast, 5K Run/Walk, and Kids Triathlon

This past weekend, Governors Village residents kicked off the summer big time! In addition to celebrating the pool opening for the season, community members participated in the Eighth Annual Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast, 5K Run/Walk, and Kids Triathlon. Thanks to the Social Committee and all residents and participants for making the weekend a great success!

Check out photos (courtesy of Ted Smith) below or on Facebook. Complete details about event results and amount of donations raised will be posted here soon.

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Pool Rules Brochure 2013

The Recreation Committee has completed the Governors Village 2013 Pool Brochure that covers the basic operating information, fully describes the rules and announces this season’s swimming lessons.  Printed copies of the 2013 Pool Rules are being distributed to all residents.

Residents are reminded pool cards must be reactivated this year before using the pool.

Contact:
Barry Bassett, Recreation Committee Chair (ebarrybassett at nc.rr.com)

Attachments:
2013 Governors Village Pool Rules - May 9, 2013 (PDF)

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Pool Card Reactivation Required for 2013 Pool Season

Pool Card Reactivation Required for 2013 Pool Season

Update May 13, 2013. Reason for requiring reactivation was added.

Each Governors Village household must follow a one-time pool card reactivation procedure before entering the pool area this year. Recreation Chair Barry Bassett announced the plan earlier today and outlined the simple steps in the attachment below.

The pool entry system experienced an electrical surge during a lightening storm last season. Since then we have had difficulty with the entry system. In addition to replacing the electronic door opener, we have installed a new software security system, so we are reestablishing our data base.

Contact: Barry Bassett, Recreation Chair  - ebarrybassett at nc.rr.com

Attachment: 2013 Pool Card Reactivation Procedure, April 26, 2013 (PDF)

Eighth Annual Firemen’s Breakfast and 5K Race May 11, 2013

2012 5K Starting Line. Photo: Ted Smith

The 8th Annual Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast and 5K Run/Walk fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013, opening day for the Governors Village pool. Sponsored by the Social Committee, this fun-filled morning includes a 5K Run/Walk through the neighborhoods, a pancake breakfast and a Kids Triathlon.

This social event has become a Governors Village tradition that brings neighbors together to benefit the Chatham County Fire Department. With the money raised last year the firemen were able to purchase an additional defibrillator and gas detector. Again this year firemen will be on site with fire trucks, a huge ladder and other equipment and will even serve breakfast!

Schedule

7:30 5K Race Registration at the pool
8:15 5K Race through the neighborhoods
9:00 Pancake Breakfast at the pool
10:00 Kids Triathlon (Bike helmet required)

Volunteers Needed

Organizing an event like this is quite an undertaking. Social Committee members are working very hard, but could use some help. Please consider giving a little of your time to help make this year’s event a huge success.

To volunteer email Dominique Gignac (dgignac at earthlink.net).

Registration

Registration will open in a couple of weeks.

Contact

Dominique Gignac, Governors Village Social Committee Chair, dgignac at earthlink.net

2012 Pool Season Extended One Week

The Governors Village community pool will be open through Sunday, September 23, 2011.

The pool closes each day a little after 7:00 p.m. (sunset).

POA Board President Debbi Nichols announced the schedule change this morning. The pool had been set to close this weekend, but several residents requested keeping it open longer since the September weather has been so pleasant.

In making the announcement Debbi emphasized the contributions of the pool committee members and asked all residents to share the responsibility for keeping the pool area neat and safe.

Many thanks to people on the Pool committee, who are stepping up to make this possible. We are asking for your help this coming week. if you are at the pool, please return chairs, toys, etc., where they belong when you leave.

Contacts:
Debbi Nichols, President, At Large Director, Architecture Liaison (2012) – dnichols4 at nc.rr.com
Barry Bassett, Recreation Chair – ebarrybassett at nc.rr.com

Governors Village Pool Hours

Barry Bassett, Chair of the Recreation Committee, provided an urgent reminder last night about the hours of use for the Governors Village pool. [To learn exactly when the sun is setting, check websites such as local news websites or GAISMA. The sun will set today at 8:21 pm. A week from now it will set at 8:14 pm.]

Tonight there were a large number of people inside the pool fence after official pool hours. It has come to my attention that use of the pool after official pool hours is not uncommon.

Governors Village Official Pool Hours are 6:00am till 8:30pm or Sunset which ever comes first. Sunset is now before 8:30PM, therefore the pool closes before 8:30PM.

Being inside the pool fence after sunset is both a safety and legal issue and jeopardizes our pool permit. Anyone found inside the pool fence after the pool has closed will have their pool key deactivated.

Barry

Contact: Barry Bassett, Recreation Committee Chair – ebarrybassett at nc.rr.com