May Update

Pool Opens Saturday, May 20
Join us from noon to 2 p.m. for complimentary hot dogs served fresh off the grill as we celebrate the start of our 60th summer season! Please note, as in years past, opening weekend is limited to pool members only — i.e., no guests.

New Member Orientation
New to the pool? Get a brief orientation at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, with pool staff and board members. We’ll meet at the south side of the pool.

Your Membership Directory Listing 
Attention all full members and users: The pool directory will be going to press the first week in June. By June 1, please be sure we have your current information and directory preferences (i.e., whether you wish to have your email, telephone, etc., excluded).

To access your account, log onto the pool website at http://wwpool.org/build2014/, select the “Members Only” tab, and follow the instructions for accessing your membership data. Please send requested changes to membership@wwpool.org by June 1.

Directory Cover Artwork
Members between the ages of 5 and18 are encouraged to submit art to be used for this year’s membership directory cover. Selected artists will have their entries printed on either the front or back cover.Use an 8½” x 11” white blank sheet of paper and fold it in half the hamburger way (i.e., landscape format folded in half).Draw on one side of the paper. (The entry will be 8 ½” high x 5”wide.)Use black ink and white paper.Include the words “Wedgwood Swim Pool Directory” and “2023″ in your design.Write your name and age on the back of the drawing.Drop off your entry at the pool by Wednesday, May 31.Questions? Email us at membership@wwpool.org.

Reminder: Swim Team Kickoff and Practice Dates
The swim season kickoff meeting with the coaches will be Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. Look for an invite sent separately via TeamUnify or contact swimteam@wwpool.org.

Evening practices begin Monday, May 22, for all ages. Practice times are as follows, Monday through Thursday:
         Ages 8 and under         6 – 6:30 p.m.
         9 -10                                6:30 – 7 p.m.
         11-12                               7 – 7:45 p.m.
         13 -14                              7:45 – 8:30 p.m.
         15 +                                 8:30 – 9:15 p.m.
 
Policy Change on Pool Membership Sales
If you are a full member of the pool and would like to continue to have the option of selling your pool membership with your home after Dec. 31, 2023, please submit a written and signed request to the Membership Chair through U.S. postal mail to:
         Wedgwood Pool
         Attn: Membership
         P.O. Box 15104
         Seattle, WA 98115

Requests must be received in writing through the U.S. mail no later than Dec. 31, 2023. Members new to the pool after Dec. 31, 2023, will not have the option of selling their pool membership with their homes.

Note: For the complete text of the policy, as set out in the Pool Policies, Section 6, click on the “Members Only” link at the pool’s public web site: http://wwpool.org/build2014/.
 
Gardening Tools Left at Landscaping Party
Thanks to all who came to the April 22 landscaping party. More than 50 people turned out for the Earth Day event! If you are missing a pair of handheld pruning shears with blue handles, contact Landscape Chair Stephen Ramaley at sjramaley@gmail.com.