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eSplash 4/16/2026
Spring Workday Update; VPCA Schedule
Spring Workday Update
Thank you to everyone who signed up to volunteer on Saturday! We’ve had some cancellations. Two volunteer slots and one captain slot are available from 2-4 pm. Click here to sign up.
If you are not signed up, please do not come on Saturday. Plan to join us next year! We want to have enough tasks, as well as food and drink, for everyone. We know members like to help and earn guest passes, but we just can’t accommodate everyone.
If you are coming, we could use a couple more wheelbarrows and a heavy-duty hand truck. We are all set on pressure washers; thanks to everyone who reached out.
Questions? Email facilities@venetianpools.org
VPCA Schedule (at Venetian Pools unless otherwise noted)
4/18/2026 9 am-4 pm Spring Work Day
4/19/2026 Rain Date for Spring Workday
5/1/2026 Opening Day!
5/3/2026 1-3 pm New Member Party
5/9/2026 4-6 pm Mother’s Day Event
5/12/2026 7 pm Board Meeting
5/19/2026 Swim Team Practice Meet
5/22/2026 4-9 pm End of School Party
6/9/2026 7 pm Board Meeting
6/14/2026 4-9 pm Adult Social
6/30/2026 7 pm Board Meeting
7/4/2026 10 am-4 pm July 4 Celebration
8/1/2026 7-10 pm Karaoke Night
8/8/2026 5-10 pm Luau
8/11/2026 7 pm Board Meeting
8/16/2026 6-9 pm Swim Team Party
8/22/2026 1-4 pm Ice Cream Social
9/8/2026 7 pm Board Meeting
9/20/2026 Last Day for General Membership
9/21-10/4 Extended Swim
Submitted by Sophia Brothers Peterman, communications@venetianpools.org
eSplash 4/12/2026
Spring Workday Signup; Board Meeting Agenda; Swim Lessons/Coaching Update; eSplash Delivery; VPCA Schedule
Spring Workday This Weekend!
Thank you to everyone who has signed up for the Member Workday this coming Saturday, April 18. Your volunteer hours are vital for preparing for opening day and for making the facilities and grounds beautiful for members and guests. There are still some openings to sign up for volunteering in the 2pm-4pm shift (5 guest passes/person) and openings for captain in all the shifts (10 guest passes/person)—scroll down the webpage to see them.
If your plans change and you are unable to volunteer next Saturday, please remove yourself from the signup so that another member can take your place and earn guest passes.
Please bring tools if you can, and label everything with your name. We especially need wheelbarrows, pruning and cutting tools (clippers, loppers, and pruning saws), yard and lawn rakes, battery powered leaf blowers (we have Ryobi chargers), and work gloves.
Do you have a pressure washer we could use for the day? Please email Leslie Joiner if you do. If you can’t volunteer on Saturday, we can meet you at the pool this week for drop off. You will receive guest passes!
A light breakfast, lunch, and beverages will be provided. The weather will be very warm, so please plan to dress accordingly, apply sunscreen, and stay hydrated. Let’s get ready for a great season at Venetian!
Tuesday’s Board Agenda
The Venetian Pools Community Association Board will meet this Tuesday, 4/14/2026, at 7 pm in the Dance Hall at the Venetian Pools.
We value hearing from our members and want to ensure every voice has the opportunity to be heard. To help us make the most of this time together, we ask that members wishing to speak during the Member Comments period please sign in on the Member Comments Sign-In Sheet upon arrival. Each speaker will be given two minutes to share their thoughts, feedback, or questions with the Board. This format allows us to honor everyone’s time and ensure all members who wish to speak have the chance to do so. The Board looks forward to listening
Proposed agenda:
Swim Lessons and Coaching Updates on the Venetian Website
Looking to increase your swimming speed? Or maybe you just want to feel more at ease in the water? Check out the updates on the All About Lap Swimming tab on the Venetian Pools website. These are for all ages and all abilities. We have added to the list of year-round offerings. And the Venetian Poolshark coaches will be available the whole summer for all Venetian members. Many thanks to Heidi Kind O’Shea for helping to add to this resource!
eSplash Delivery
The eSplash is the primary method for sending out information, announcements, and schedules to the Venetian membership. The email address used to sign up for the waitlist is automatically subscribed to the eSplash when you become a member. Feel free to use the subscribe and unsubscribe links at the bottom of these emails to have them sent to your desired email addresses and not sent to those you don’t check. There is no limit to the number of email addresses subscribed per membership.
VPCA Schedule (at Venetian Pools unless
eSplash 04/04/2026
Spring Workday Signup; VPCA Schedule
Spring Workday Signup
There are still midday (11:30am-1:30pm, lunch provided at noon) and afternoon (2pm-4pm) shifts available for the Venetian Spring Workday on Saturday, April 18. Signup here. Each member working two hours earns five guest passes. We especially need captains for large projects for each shift (scroll down the signup form for the captain signup). Captains receive ten guest passes for their two hours. Captains mostly need to be bossy rather than subject matter experts.
If you can, bring (and remember to take back home) the following tools:
Wheelbarrows for mulch, etc
Pruning and cutting tools, including clippers and pruning saws
Yard and lawn rakes
Heavy duty work gloves for you to use
Battery-powered leaf blowers (and extra batteries and chargers)
Rain date is Sunday, April 19. Questions? Email facilities@venetianpools.org .
2025 40-Mile Swim Challenge Tops 4,000 Miles—Ready for 2026
From Maya Hahn: Finally, our Waiting-For-Venetian Season is almost over and we’ll be gathering in less than a month for our 2026 swim season. And, our 12th annual 40-Mile Swim Challenge will ensue.
For those of you who are new members and those who may be unaware, we challenge you to swim 40 miles between May 1 and September 30. Those who swim 30 miles by the end of August and complete their 40 miles during September will get a prize at the end of the season. In the past we’ve had prizes of tee shirts, water bottles, beach towels, swim bags, hoodies, umbrellas and more. There is never a cost for swimmers to join or get a prize. Nor is there an age limit; any member may join. This year our incentive is an extra large, lush swimming-pool blue beach towel with our logo on it.
As you accrue miles over the summer, you will check them off in our big blue 40-Mile notebook which is kept at the front desk. If you achieved 40 miles last year, you will find a sheet with your name on it already in the book, listed alphabetically. If not, and you want to join this year, you will find plenty of blank sheets in the book. Just fill out a form and you’re in. This is not a competition except against yourself and nobody will judge you if you sign up and don’t complete 40 miles.
Last summer, 91 members signed up and 63 people met the challenge, accruing a total of 3710 miles, with an additional 296 miles achieved by swimmers who didn’t finish 40, making a total of 4005 miles, the distance from Decatur to Central Russia or Northern Scandinavia. Leading the field was James Coblin who swam a whopping 161 miles! Here are the other members who met the 40-Mile Swim Challenge:
Rick Alembik
Kristin Allin
Lewis Amos
Catherine Anderson
Libbie Banks
Matt Beyer
Lynne Borsuk
Chet Bounds
Sam Brown
Dana Calleja
Dixie Cely
Stacy Chiu
Terry Chorba
James Coblin**
Diane Cortese
Lisa Crawford
Laura Doonan
John Duffield
Cheryl Esbach
Janet Fath
Laura Fehrs
Rachel Fiore
Tony Fiore
Scott Fridkin
Christine Gallagher
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eSplash 03/23/2026
Spring Workday Signup; Venetian Events Calendar; Prior eSplashes; VPCA Schedule
Spring is here! The Venetian Spring Workday is Saturday, April 18, 9 am to 4 pm. Signup for a two-hour shift here. Each member working two hours earns five guest passes. Shifts are 9 am – 11 am (breakfast goodies at 9), 11:30 am – 1:30 pm (lunch provided at noon), and 2 pm – 4 pm. Volunteer Captains for large projects are needed for each shift. Captains receive an extra five guest passes for their two hours. If you can, bring (and remember to take back home) the following tools:
Venetian Events Calendar
Get your calendars out—the dates for Venetian parties and celebrations are set! They are listed in chronological order in the VPCA schedule below. We’ll be looking for volunteers as each event gets closer. Looks like a fun summer!
Prior eSplashes
Did your eSplash disappear into the world wide web? Want to check information after it was deleted? All this year’s eSplashes can be found on the Member Dashboard under Member Documents, with the most recent at the top. Sign into the venetianpools.org website, click on Member Dashboard (upper right icon), then go to the For You section. Click on Member Documents, then click on eSplash. You can also find the Board meeting minutes and the pool handbook there.
4/14/2026 7 PM Board Meeting, Depending on the weather, Venetian Pools or Decatur First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
9/21-1
eSplash 3/11/2026
Swim Team Registration Reminder; Shark Bites Job Applications Due Today; VPCA Schedule
Swim Team Registration Reminder
The Venetian Poolsharks Swim Team registration is open, and you can see the details in this email. Click on it for the registration link and information. Sign up ASAP—the swim team is almost FULL and will be open to the waitlist families in tiers starting on 3/13. Details here. Additional info is at Home – Venetian Poolsharks For questions, contact the Swim Team Registration Team: vpoolsharks150@gmail.com
Shark Bites Job Applications Due Today
Want to bring joy to hungry Venetian Pool goers? Apply to work in the Shark Bites snack shack! You must be at least 14 years old as of 5/1/2026. Complete this application form by the end of today, Wednesday, 3/11, if you are interested. Applicants will be notified by the beginning of April.
VPCA Schedule
3/11/2026 Shark Bite snack shack job applications due by end of the day
4/18/2026 Spring Work Day
4/25/2026 Rain Date for Spring Workday
5/12/2026 7 PM Board Meeting, Venetian Pools
6/9/2026 7 PM Board Meeting, Venetian Pools
6/30/2026 7 PM Board Meeting, Venetian Pools
8/8/2026 Luau
8/11/2026 7 PM Board Meeting, Venetian Pools
8/16/2026 Swim Team Social
9/8/2026 7 PM Board Meeting, Venetian Pools
eSplash, 3/8/2026
Board Meeting Agenda; Shark Bites Job Applications Due Wednesday; VPCA Schedule
Tuesday’s Board Meeting Agenda
The Venetian Pools Community Association Board will meet this Tuesday, 3/10/2026, at 7 pm at the Decatur First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030. (You may park on N. Candler Street. Enter through the main door. Once inside the church entryway, walk straight. Room 207 will be on your left just past the restrooms.)
Member comments and suggestions for the Board are welcome, preferably by replying to this email. You can also submit a Contact Form to a specific Board member (go to the Member Dashboard, click on the Board Members icon, then click on Contact Form under the Board member’s name, complete the form and click on Submit Contact Form). This gives the Board members time to research any needed information before discussion. Members are welcome to attend the Board meetings, if they desire. If a large number of members attend, there may need to be a time limit for comments.
Shark Bites Job Applications Due Wednesday
Want to bring joy to hungry Venetian Pool goers? Apply to work in the Shark Bites snack shack! You must be at least 14 years old as of 5/1/2026. Complete this application form by the end of the day this Wednesday, 3/11, if you are interested. Applicants will be notified by the beginning of April.
3/10/2026 7 PM Board Meeting, Decatur First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
eSplash 3/5/2026
Swim Team Registration Link; VPCA Schedule
Swim Team Registration Link
The Venetian Poolsharks Swim Team registration email went out this morning. Click on it for the registration link and information. Sign up early—spots are expected to fill up. Details here. Additional info is at Home – Venetian Poolsharks For questions, contact the Swim Team Registration Team: vpoolsharks150@gmail.com
3/5/2026 8 AM Swim Team Registration starts (see info for your children’s specific dates)
Venetian eSplash 3/4/2026
Swim Team Registration Tomorrow; Swim Team Sponsorship; Workday Date Change; Pool Summer Employment; VPCA Schedule
Swim Team Registration Starts Tomorrow
The Venetian Poolsharks Swim Team registration starts tomorrow, Thursday, March 5 at 8 am for returning swimmers and members. Look for the email from the swim team (Swimtopia) a little before 8 am tomorrow. It will have the link to the registration. Sign up early—spots are expected to fill up. Details here. Additional info is at Home – Venetian Poolsharks
Team Suit Fitting is March 29, 2:30-4 pm at the Decatur First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Suits will be available to order online if you can’t attend the in-person fitting.
Dynamo is offering Spring Tune-up clinics for summer league swimmers.
Swim Team Sponsorship
Amazing sponsorship opportunities are still available for our amazing Poolsharks! Check out the options, including sponsoring a lane and a Friends & Family level. To sign up, complete the form by 4/1/2026.
Workday Date Change
Our annual Spring Workday has been changed to Saturday, April 18. Look for the sign-up link in future eSplashes. There will be a defined number of slots for people to sign up for each of the 2-hour workday shifts. Every individual who shows up for their slot and works for 2 hours will get 5 guest passes. People who show up to work but did not sign up for the workday shift will not get guest passes. Rain date is Saturday, April 25.
Pool Summer Employment—Lifeguards and Front Desk
Dynamo is managing the lifeguards and front desk/gate attendants again this year. Front desk/gate attendants must be at least 14 years old. Lifeguards must be at least 15 years old. Complete this form if you are interested. For questions, the Dynamo HR manager for Venetian Pools is Lisa Moore, 404-563-4701, lisa@dynamopm.com
Pool Summer Employment—Shark Bites
Want to bring joy to hungry Venetian Pool goers? Apply to work in the Shark Bites snack shack! You must be at least 14 years old as of 5/1/2026. Complete this application form if you are interested.
Venetian eSplash 2/27/2026
Dues Due Sunday; Swim Team Registration Starts Thursday; Swim Team Sponsorship; Locker Rental Correction; Pool Summer Employment; VPCA Schedule
Annual Dues Due on Sunday
For those who like to live on the edge and haven’t paid your annual dues yet, all dues must be paid by the end of Sunday, March 1. For dues paid March 2 through March 15, a $100 late fee will be assessed. After March 15, it will be assumed that you have given up your pool membership, and your membership will be offered to a family on the waiting list. If you have any questions or do not wish to continue your membership at Venetian, please email membership@venetianpools.org
A giant THANKS to all those who have already paid!
Swim Team Registration Starts Thursday
The Venetian Poolsharks Swim Team registration starts on March 5 at 8 am for returning swimmers and members. Sign up early—spots are expected to fill up. Details here. Additional info is at Home – Venetian Poolsharks
Amazing sponsorship opportunities for our amazing Poolsharks! Check out the options, including sponsoring a lane and a Friends & Family level. To sign up, complete the form by 4/1/2026.
Locker Rental Correction
Correction: the small lockers in each locker room are free. The Venetian Pools handbook sent with your dues invoice was incorrect. If you want a lock, you will need to provide it.
4/18/2026 Tentative Spring Work Day
Venetian eSplash 2/18/2026
Countdown Updates: Camp Registration, Annual Dues & Swim Team Registration; Poolshark State Stars; VPCA Schedule
1 Day Until Camp Registration
Get ready—camp registration opens tomorrow, Thursday, 2/19, at 8 am. On-line registration will be in one-week blocks. To register (and for more information): Summer Camp 2021 – Venetian Pools (or you can go to the Summer Camp tab on www.venetianpools.org )
10 Days Until Annual Dues Are Due
This is for those who still haven’t paid their annual dues. You have 10 days! All dues must be paid by March 1, 2026. After March 1 through March 15, a $100 late fee will be assessed. After March 15, it will be assumed that you have given up your pool membership, and your membership will be offered to a family on the waiting list.
If you have any questions or do not wish to continue your membership at Venetian, please email membership@venetianpools.org
2 Weeks Plus 1 Day Until Swim Team Registration
The Venetian Poolsharks Swim Team registration dates are by tier, starting on March 5. Sign up early—spots are expected to fill up. Details here. Additional info is at Home – Venetian Poolsharks
Poolshark State Stars!
And if your kids are on the fence about swim team, check this out. This month we had 7 Poolsharks represent their high schools and compete at the 2026 GHSA State Meet Championships.
Each of these swimmers began their swim careers in summer league, the grassroots of the sport. We love watching these athletes grow and shine, from learning to swim as Starfishes all the way up to competing at the highest possible level for high school.
The Poolsharks had 2 State Champions: Greta Myers and Isaiah Lewis. Both Greta & Isaiah also earned All American status with swim times that qualify as the top 100 in the entire USA.
Poolshark State Stars:
Paideia 1A (3A Meet)
Ben McCarthy – 200 medley relay (11th), 200 free relay (14th)
Druid Hills (4A Meet)
MC MacKenna – 200 medley relay (12th), 200 free relay (10th), 400 free relay (14th)
Midtown (4A Meet)
Alexander Silvis – 100 breast, 200 free relay (18th)
Westminster (4A Meet)
Greta Myers – STATE CHAMPION & All American 500 free, State Runner Up & All American 200 free, 200 free relay (3rd), 400 free relay (3rd)
Decatur (5A Meet)
Emily Deeb – 200 medley relay (6th), 400 free relay (14th), 200 IM (11th), 100 back (13th)
Charlotte Hoppin – 400 free relay (14th)
Isaiah Lewis – STATE CHAMPION & All American 100 free, 50 free (2nd & All American), 200 fre
Venetian eSplash 2/12/2026
Countdowns: Camp Registration, Annual Dues & Swim Team Registration; Pool Heater Update; VPCA Schedule
1 Week Until Camp Registration
That’s right—exactly one week until camp registration opens on Thursday, 2/19, at 8 am. On-line registration will be in one-week blocks. To register (and for more information): Summer Camp 2021 – Venetian Pools (or you can go to the Summer Camp tab on www.venetianpools.org )
16 Days Until Annual Dues Are Due
This is for the 50% who haven’t paid annual dues yet. You have 16 days! All dues must be paid by March 1, 2026. After March 1 through March 15, a $100 late fee will be assessed. After March 15, it will be assumed that you have given up your pool membership, and your membership will be offered to a family on the waiting list.
3 Weeks Until Swim Team Registration
Pool Heater Update
A little over two years ago, there was a non-binding membership survey about heating the pool. 256 memberships (less than half) responded with more in favor than opposed. Then the estimates for installation and operation came in. Yikes! Both were very expensive. So the pool heater has been added to the list of other capital improvements for the Master Plan Committee to consider. (More on the Master Plan Committee in the next few months.) In the meantime, I hear wetsuits (full, shorty, shirts) can make swimming more comfortable in cool pool water.
2/19/2026 8 AM Summer Camp Registration begins online
3/5/2026 Swim Team Registration starts (see info for your children’s specific dates)
3/28/2026 Spring Work Day
