Hi everyone,

A number of topics to cover for today:

1. There are no practices Wednesday afternoon due to Relay Carnival, but afternoon swimmers (including Little Lazers) may come to the morning practices that day if you can manage it.
2. Our 5 Guys Fundraiser, typically a big income generator, is TOMORROW, 4-8PM! Only in-store orders count, please see the attached flyer for details.
3. We were very happy to get a close-fought victory on Saturday, and we wouldn't mind if that continued, starting this coming Saturday. It would make Kate's and Catherine's lives much easier if as many swimmers are made available for the remaining meets as possible, particularly Saturdays. Please make it a priority. We realize folks have other commitments but need as many swimmers available as possible. We hope that spring sports are wrapping up so that we can put forward the most competitive team each week.
4. Along those lines, please try to have your swimmer(s) attend practice several times a week. We have never been, nor will we ever be while Kate is in charge, a "you-must-practice-this-much" team because we believe that is best left up to parents and their swimmer(s), but we have noticed some swimmers fading late in races. This is almost always due to a need for more conditioning, and regular practice provides this. It also makes it easier for us to place your swimmer(s) in meets because the coaches get a better feel for their abilities. Swimming is hard! Even the best swimmers need practice.
5. We are still in need of certain volunteers: Kate is going to ask some folks directly, but we need a few people to step up. 
   1. First, we're looking for a volunteer to take the team photo with a really nice camera, particularly if you have some training as a photographer; the team photo will be at our last home meet on July 13th (please make plans to have your swimmer(s) there at the end of the meet even if they don't swim that day). 
   2. Second, we need someone to coordinate the team banquet after Divisionals on July 20th. Our Social Coordinator will create an SUG for volunteers, but won't be there on the 20th so we need someone else to coordinate. Many of the decisions are made, so it's a light lift, but Kate and I need it off our plates. Email me for either of these jobs.
6. Sign up for Bowlero on July 9th at 2PM. The kids had a ton of fun at Laser Tag, and Bowlero is always a fun event, and includes food, drink, bowling (of course), and video games.

Finally, after our victory on Saturday, I began my victory beard. I won't shave until we lose. So, if you want to see me looking steadily more ridiculous as the season goes on, get your kids to practice and have them swim hard in the meets.

Thanks! Hope to see you at 5 Guys tomorrow night!