Swim a thon

This is just a reminder that our Summer Swim-a-thon will be on Wednesday June 19th at the H2O Center. This swim-a-thon will run during your swimmer’s usual Wednesday practice time. Coaches will be working with each swimmer in the next few weeks to set goals for this event.

To assist with this fundraiser, swimmers can collect pledge money from family/friends. This is a fun event for the kids to show their endurance and have fun too. All dollar amount collected goes directly towards your fundraising requirements. Collecting funds via cheque/cash as well as donate button on the Ogopogo website is available. Please record all pledges and submit money the day of the swim-a-thon via the mailbox in the front lobby of H20 marked Ogopogo Swim Club.

Volunteers will be needed to help coaches count lengths. Watch for a volunteer sign up email coming soon.

HELLO EVERYONE

IF YOU NEED MONEY FOR A CAPITAL PROJECT, AND DON’T KNOW WHERE TO GET MONEY, CHECK THIS OUT.

April 2019

Invitation to Community Gaming Grants
2019 Capital Project Grants Webinar
Thurs April 25th, 9:00am – 11:00am
The Community Gaming Grant Branch is pleased to announce the 2019 Capital Project Grants Webinar. The $5 million Capital Project Grant program provides eligible not-for-profit organizations with up to $250,000 in funding for capital projects or acquisitions. The 2019 Capital Project Grant intake window will be open between June 1 and July 31 2019, with final notification by October 31.

Webinar Date: Thursday April 25th – 9:00 to 11:00AM PT

To register for the webinar visit http://bit.ly/Apr25-2

Please Note: A recording of the webinar will be available on our website and YouTube a few days after the presentation.

Description:

The Community Gaming Grants program distributes $140 million of commercial gambling revenues per year to not-for-profit community organizations throughout the province. Each year, $5 million of that budget is allocated to the Capital Project Program, for capital projects undertaken by not-for-profit organizations that cost between $20,000 and $1.25 million dollars and that provide significant benefit to their communities. Past projects include new buildings, childcare facilities, renovations, new kitchens, playgrounds, vehicles, audio/visual equipment, and equipment for individuals with a disability.

Interested in applying for a Capital Projects Sector Grant in 2019? Join staff from the Community Gaming Grants Branch for this interactive webinar to learn more about the grant, including eligibility criteria, how to apply, the assessment process, and what’s new for 2019. The first half of this presentation will review new program changes, eligibility rules, required documentation and the application. The second half will provide applicants with the opportunity to ask questions and interact with Branch staff.

The 2019 Capital Project Sector Guide will be available in early May 2019.

Speakers:

David Pyatt – Executive Director, Community Gaming Grant Program

Matt Dell – Manager of Policy and Community Outreach

Information:

For more information on the 2019 Capital Project Grant Webinar, click here.

For more information on the Capital Project Grant, click here.

All Ogopogo swimmers and their families are invited to the Summer Kick Off BBQ!

When: Friday May 3rd, 2019

Time: 5:30-8:00pm

Where: École De L’Anse-Au-Sable (School across Gordon from CNC)

*We will be barbecuing up hamburgers, veggie burgers and hotdogs and serving them with veggie, chips, cake and other goodies.

*The coaches and board members will be introduced.

*Sizing samples will be available for those who have ordered swimsuits.

*Coaches will play games with the swimmers on the field and new parents will have the opportunity to attend an information session, Swimming 101.

*This is the first opportunity to start collecting your summer volunteer hours. Sign in under the parent portal or use the link in the Summer Kick Off BBQ email.

*Practice Schedule for Friday May 3rd

3:45-4:00 Oggies and Group E Activation
4:00-4:45 Oggies and Group E Swim

4:30-4:45 Group A-D Activation
4:45-5:45 Group A-D Swim

Click the link to read the April addition of the PBT, The Ogopogo Summer Swim Club Newsletter, written by Coach Cliff.

Previous newsletters can be found under the Coach’s Corner tab.

Returning Swimmers: Monday March 25th

New Swimmers: Monday April 1st

Check out the registration page for all the information