Make a Difference – Join the DH Board!

DHARA Members,

This summer the pool took a huge leap forward to normalcy and summer fun! We reenergized through movie nights, kids nights, ice cream socials, holiday picnics, and swim and dive meets (Go Thunder Ducks)! We were also able to introduce new fun to the pool. The Quack Shack was a huge success and led to a national shortage of Choco Tacos. The first annual Luau was a smash hit, followed by another tremendous Oktoberfest dinner. Music rocked the pool. Parking lot lines and grimy walls were painted. Towel hooks adorned fences. Many of these ideas were introduced through member participation and volunteerism. While there are many ways to contribute to the pool, one great way to volunteer and effect change is to join the board!

If you are interested in getting more involved at DH and have a desire to help with the decision-making processes that enable the fun, safe, and memorable experiences to happen for our members, now is your chance.

The DHARA Nominating Committee is currently looking for candidates to stand for election as a member of the Board of Directors for the next 3 years. Any interested member should send their expression of interest with a photo and short biography to Dave Messman at dmessman@hotmail.com or Matt Bachrack at matt.bachrack@gmail.com no later than close of business December 17, 2022.

Expectations include:

3 years of service
Attendance at all monthly board meetings
Leadership of one committee and membership in another are minimum expectations, and time commitment to these committees
Responsive to all membership inquiries and comments
Understand the safety and financial implications of major decisions that impact the membership

The full membership will have the opportunity to vote for candidates in the new year, leading up to the Annual Membership Meeting on February 1, 2023.

DH Winter Swim is HERE!

DOMINION HILLS

2022/2033 WINTER SWIM PROGRAM

Hello!! It’s that time of year again when we get our most enthusiastic swimmers in the pool so they can continue training throughout the winter. For 2022/2023 Lindsay and her Winter Swim team will coach lap swimmers for 1 hour per week from October to April. At this time, we cannot offer the tank learn to swim program, but please email dhwinterswim@gmail.com to add your tank swimmers to a wait list. If more lifeguards become available, we will reach out to those on the list.

Details:

Where: W&L swimming pool
When: Sunday evenings from 5 pm – 6 pm, beginning Sunday, October 23 – April 30th (with breaks for holidays, see full schedule below).
Cost: $450 per swimmer

Swimmers must be able to swim 25 meters of freestyle and backstroke without stopping to participate. This is at the coach’s discretion. If your swimmer signs up and they cannot comfortably swim across the pool, the program cost will be refunded.

Equipment needed:

Long Swim Fins – Long fins are incredibly beneficial for stroke development. Please visit Sport Fair on Langston Blvd to purchase. You can also purchase them online at swimoutlet.com using the link below

https://www.swimoutlet.com/products/sporti-essential-floating-swim-fins-color-8201640

If you have any questions about the program, please email coach Lindsay Cronin at dhwinterswim@gmail.com

SPACE IS LIMITED: For the safety of our swimmers, cut-offs will be in place for various age groups/ability levels. No refunds will for missed classes, inclement weather, or emergency closure of the facility.

We’re looking forward to getting swimmers in the water and, having a safe, enjoyable, and productive winter session!

FULL SEASON SCHEDULE

Oct: 23, 30
Nov: 6, 13, 20 (no class on Nov 27)
Dec: 4, 11 (no class on Dec 18, 25)
Jan: (no class on Jan. 1) 8, (no class on Jan15), 22, 29
Feb: 5, (no class on Feb 12, 19), 29
March: 5, 12, 19, 26
April: (no class on 2, 9) 16 23, 30

Please use the form HERE to register your swimmer for the DH Winter Swim program. Sign up each of your swimmers individually and, you must be logged in to register.

DH Oktoberfest – Registration is open!!

Hello Nachbarn und Freunde! Meine Damen und Herren!

Es ist wieder Zeit für das Oktoberfest OKTOBERFEST!

( Hello Neighbors and friends! Ladies and Gentlemen!! It’s time, once again, for OKTOBERFEST! )

REGISTER HERE!

DHARA will be holding our second ANNUAL Oktoberfest evening, open to ADULT members and guests! Hosted on the pool deck, bring a few beers (in cans please) to share out of the community coolers, and we’ll have non-alcoholic beverages available. Feel free to bring friends along to enjoy as well!!

This year, each entry purchased will come with a raffle ticket.

Three prizes will be announced soon

Come “festively dressed” .. Whatever that means for you! Lederhosen, Hawaiian, or as your favorite food or sports mascot!

We’ll even have LIVE MUSIC!

DETAILS!

Saturday, September 24th

6 pm till 10 pm on the pool deck

Live Music from our own Pete Erickson!

BYOBTS (Bring Your Own Beers To Share) – no glass, please!

Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided

$25 per person* (21 and over)

IT’S GONNA BE AWESOME!!
(Es wird großartig!)

REGISTER HERE!

Kids Night – Wednesday July 27 @7pm

On Wednesday, July 27 at 7 pm we are excited to host KIDS NIGHT!!

All kids who have passed the swim test, ages 6-12 are welcome.

Register here

This season we are trying a new entrance process to help shorten the wait when entering the party. Please read below:

The online signup will be open until 12pm the day of the event

If you prepay for your child to come to kids night there will be an admittance wristband available for you or them to pick up from the front desk between 12:30pm and 7:00pm the day of the event

You may also purchase an admittance wristband at our front desk any time between now and the event.

We’re totally looking forward to a great time. See you at the pool!!

Kids Night Sign Up

July Board Meeting – July 7 at 7:30pm

Due to a plethora of schedule conflicts, the July board meeting has been moved up to the 7th from the 14th and will start at the usual time of 7:30 pm ET

Dominion Hills Area Recreation Association

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

July 7, 2022

Via Microsoft Teams/In Person

7:30 Call to Order
7:35 Approval of June 9 Meeting Minutes
7:40 Confirm Executive Committee Actions
7:45 Membership Recorder’s Report
7:50 Financial Report
8:20 Manager’s Report
8:30 Updates
- Water Sports
- Long Term Planning
- Idea Portal Review
- Facilities and Construction Committee
- Member Events/Social Activities
- Insurance & Contracts
- Inscoe Update
- Grounds and Landscape
9:30 Adjournment

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only)

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2022 Adult Dinner – It’s a LUAU!!

Dust off that Hawaiian shirt because the DH Adult Dinner is a Luau this year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 16 at 6pm. Your $20 ticket includes an island-themed BBQ dinner, a commemorative Luau cup, and a welcome lei!

Check our our NEW newsletter!

This Week at DH: June 19 – June 25

Introducing our new weekly e-newsletter to keep you apprised of the upcoming week’s schedule, activities, reminders and updates.

Daily Operating Hours

Click Here for the full DH calendar

Upcoming Special Events

Mark your calendar and be on the lookout for more details regarding the following special events:

Wednesday, June 22: Kids Night
Monday, July 4: 4th of July BBQ
Saturday, July 9: Movie Night
Saturday, July 16: Adult Dinner – Luau Theme!!

Reminders / Updates / Miscellaneous

More fun with Paint!

John and his team have started work re-painting the lines in the parking lot. This should greatly increase our ability to pack in cars during hot summer days and Thunder Duck swim and dive meets!

Which leads us to…Idea Portal
https://dominionhills.org/membership/dh-idea-portal/
The board appreciates all the suggestions submitted to the Idea Portal to date. Please know that while we have not been able to respond to each idea individually, the board does review them on a regular basis to determine which ones can be addressed immediately vs. those to be considered in the context of the pool’s long-term planning process. Additionally, we will try to answer frequently asked questions to provide any helpful background as it may pertain to specific suggestions or ideas.

The Wall Got a Facelift

Check out the newly painted wall at DH!!

Thanks For a Great Memorial Day!!

WOW!! What a fantastic Memorial Day at DH ! I’ve never felt a vibe like that at DH before, it was amazing! Check a few pics and videos!

We want YOUR ideas!!

Hello Fellow Members!
Over the past few years, we’ve been happy to bring new ideas to fruition at the pool. We now have a snack bar, and wireless, started a new annual Oktoberfest event, and are working on replacing some of our old signage.

All of these ideas came directly from the membership, and we want to hear more from you!

Check out the new idea portal we just put up for you to submit ideas to the board. We’ll collect them and review them on an ongoing, regular basis. As we consider both long- and near-term planning, your ideas will help us as we plan for the future.

https://dominionhills.org/membership/dh-idea-portal/

Thanks in advance and see you at the pool!!

Your DH board and Pool Manager

Make a Difference – Join the DH Board!

DH Winter Swim is HERE!