Norbeck Hills Anacondas

Monday, December 29 - “ Dear Anacondas and Families,

Holiday Happening has come and gone, and is always magical (even if frigid temperatures prevail). This year was particularly cold and windy with a much smaller crowd as a result. It was enjoyed by all who participated however. Thanks so much to those of you who gave of your time to help with this year’s event. It was appreciated. I am sorry this is coming to you so late, but this year, the season snuck up on me…….:-))

Before you know it, the 2009 Anaconda Season will begin. Planning meetings will begin in January and continue through the Season. If you have comments, suggestions, or feedback of any kind, I urge you to chime in to make this Season the very best it can be for our wonderful Swimmers and Families.

The 2009 Season Core Group of Parents include:

Becky Ellett (new name)
Dave Colacicco
Brian Crilly
Brian Hinkle
Maura Hinkle
Maureen James
Kathy Walsh
Gail Cusick
Chris Pletcher
Karen Gunn
Eileen Demarco
Susan Valverde

If you would like your name removed from the e-mail group, please let me know OR if you know of anyone whose name is not included, please advise as well.

Wishing you All the very best for the New Year 2009!

Cheers! ”

Monday, July 28 - “ Dear Anacondas and Families,

Congratulations to those who swam last Wednesday and Saturday!!! Thank you to those who worked at either or both of those meets.

B Meet Wednesday, 7/9, at Norbeck Grove (right around the corner on Bowie Mill Road) directions can be found at mcsl.org. We need volunteers so please sign up or contact Kathy Walsh or Chris Pletcher.

Pep Rally at NH pool, 7/11, at 6:30 p.m. Please volunteer to bring fruit/bagels.

A Meet Saturday, 7/12, at HOME vs Lake Marion. This is our 5th and final dual meet!

Divisionals will be held on Saturday, 7/19, at Regency Estates pool. Directions can be found at mcsl.org.

The Annual Swim-a-Thon, Sleepover, and Pancake breakfast weekend will be held on 7/19, so please mark your calendar as this is a change to the original.

- Sleepover - We have our die hard Parents, Harry, Dawn and Jim chaperoning the sleepover once again, but I am sure they can use any help anyone wants to provide. We will also need snacks for the kids for after they play water games and watch movies. A Parent permission slip will be required for all participants. Look for that form to be distributed soon.

- Swim-a-Thon Ms. Gail Cusick will be collecting any funds raised. Forms and envelopes were distributed at last Fridays Pep Rally. If you need a form/envelope, go to the Coaches folder in the Black Anaconda file box in the Guard House. Please start your fund raising efforts now and ask for FLAT DONATIONS as opposed to per lap pledges. All monies collected should be turned in no later than Sunday, 7/20 at the Banquet.

- The Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday morning, 7/20. Anyone interested in helping organize and run this event, please let me know asap. We need a couple of volunteers for this event in order to hold it once again this season.

- Finally, this years end of Season Family Award Banquet will be held on Sunday, 7/20 at the Elks Lodge in Rockville off Gude Drive. Due to rising food and rental costs, gas prices, etc., the long time low, low price the Elks have charged must increase. Tickets will be sold at $14.50 each (2 years and under are FREE). All Swimmers, be they Pre-Team or 15-18 will receive a Trophy for their participation. Please see Maureen James for tickets.

We still have a few, jam packed weeks left in this Season, and while everyone is busy, please take this opportunity to step up and volunteer to help with an event if you have not been able to do so yet.

Remember, remember, remember to let the Coaches know IN WRITING on the sign out board, if you will be available for a meet. This is so important to the planning of each meets lineup.

Remember, remember, remember to let the Coaches know IN WRITING on the sign out board, if you will be available for a meet. This is so important to the planning of each meets lineup.

Thank you all! ”

Monday, June 30 - “
First of All, congratulations to all the Swimmers who participated in the A meet on Saturday and the A Division F Relay Carnival Sunday. It was a long, hot weekend for all, wasnt it?

- A couple of important announcements:

- B Meet Wednesday, 7/2, at Robin Hood directions can be found at mcsl.org.

There will be no practice on 7/4. Happy Holiday!!!

- A Meet Saturday, 7/5, away at Merrimack Park directions can be found at mcsl.org

- The Annual Swim-a-Thon, Sleepover, and Pancake breakfast weekend will be held on 7/19, so please mark your calendar as this is a change to the original.

- Sleepover - We have our die hard Parents, Harry, Dawn and Jim chaperoning the sleepover once again, but I am sure they can use any help anyone wants to provide. We will also need snacks for the kids for after they play water games and watch movies. A Parent permission slip will be required for all participants. Look for that form to be distributed soon.

- Swim-a-Thon Ms. Gail Cusick will be collecting any funds raised. Forms and envelopes were distributed at last Fridays Pep Rally. If you need a form/envelope, go to the Coaches folder in the Black Anaconda file box in the Guard House. Please start your fund raising efforts now and ask for FLAT DONATIONS as opposed to per lap pledges. All monies collected should be turned in no later than Sunday, 7/20 at the Banquet.

- The Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday morning, 7/20. Anyone interested in helping organize and run this event, please let me know asap. We need a couple of volunteers for this event in order to hold it once again this season.

- Finally, this years end of Season Family Award Banquet will be held on Sunday, 7/20 at the Elks Lodge in Rockville off Gude Drive. Due to rising food and rental costs, gas prices, etc., the long time low, low price the Elks have charged must increase. Tickets will be sold at $14.50 each (2 years and under are FREE). All Swimmers, be they Pre-Team or 15-18 will receive a Trophy for their participation. Please see Maureen James for tickets.

We still have several weeks left in this Season, and while everyone is busy, please take this opportunity to step up and volunteer to help with an event if you have not been able to do so yet.

Remember, remember, remember to let the Coaches know IN WRITING on the sign out board if you will be available for a meet. This is so important to the planning of each meets lineup.

Thank you all! ”

Friday, June 27
"Calling Anacondas, Families and Coaches!"

Hopefully you all made it to the Team photo shoot today.

Tonight there is a Pep Rally at NH pool at 6:30 pm.

Tomorrows meet is at HOME vs Regency Estates at 9 am. Coaches will tell you when to report, but I assume by 7:30 a.m. Officials please be at the pool no later than 8:30 am. Saturday, 6/28 is also a celebration and Alumni Day. We have invited back all former, as well as current swimmers and Family. The entire NH Community is invited as well.

Sunday is Division Fs Relay Carnival which starts at 9 am, however the NHST warmup is at 8 am. Please be at the Lake Marion Pool and ready to warmup no later than 7:55 am. Coaches will tell you when they want you to arrive as well. There is limited spectator seats, so you may want to bring chairs. Also, there is limited shade. Lake Marion - 8821 East Village Avenue, Montgomery Village 20886 (301) 948-8082
From Rt. 108

* Going north on Rt. 108 proceed to Fieldcrest Rd. (blinking yellow light at former Oaks Landfill).
* Left on Fieldcrest to Rt. 124.
* Right on Rt. 124 to East Village Ave.
* Left on East Village Ave.
* Pool is ~ 2 miles on the right.

From I-495

* Rt. 495 West to I-270 North.
* North on I-270 to Montgomery Village Ave.
* Exit onto Montgomery Village Ave (only goes East) and proceed ~ 5 miles to stop light at Wightman Rd.
* Right on Wightman to first traffic light (Goshen Rd.).
* Left on Goshen Rd. to East Village Ave. (several hundred yards on right).
* Right on East Village Ave. to pool ~ 1/4 mile on left.

Tuesday June 17
"Calling All Current and Former Anacondas, Families and Coaches!"

In celebration of the Montgomery County Swim League's 50th Anniversary this summer, Norbeck Hills Swim Team will host an Alumni Reunion Event on Saturday, June 28 at Norbeck Hills Pool. We are asking your help in contacting ALL current and former Swimmers, Families, and Coaches to:

~ Attend the Home Meet, 6/28 and cheer the Anacondas on to victory!
~ Stay afterward for a Cookout!
~ Mingle, socialize and get reacquainted!
~ Participate in fun Family and NH member relays or other games!
~ Share photos and other past memorabilia (former t-shirts, suits, clothing, stories, and other rememberances)
~ Sign a guestbook to compile an alumni e-mail group!

This will be a fun Event and we hope you can help us get the word out!

There are many ways to can help us organize and plan this Event. Please contact me if you have ideas or suggestions on how to promote this commemorative Event. It is not only the MCSL's 50th, but the Norbeck Hills Swim Team's 15th Anniversary. Where were you back in 1994?

Please join us in the planning.

We already have many ideas, but need more input from YOU:-))
“See you at the pool! ”
Becky