Saving the Monarchs!

Hey Monarchs!

Over the last decade, the monarch population has declined by an alarming 97% due to habitat loss. Monarch caterpillars feed only on milkweed, and fields where this native plant once grew are being lost to development and agricultural practices. You can help by planting milkweed seeds! - See more at: 

http://www.cincynature.org/conservationstewardship/milkweed_to_monarchs-5#sthash.EPV50oA2.dpuf

Check out this link and they'll send some milkweed seeds that you can plant!

Jasmine

Captains!

Incase you don't already know, below are the captains for the 2014-2015 season!  All of the girls voted on captains for their level as well as overall team captains.  

Level 3 Captains

• Hannah Kershner
• Alena Geiger

Level 4 Captains

• Annie Haarlammert
• Emily Schwegman

Level 5/6/Xcel Captain

• Kelsey Andersen

Level 7/8 Captain

• Kira Staubach

Team Captains

• Emily Engel
• Sarah Voit

Decorating Party, Parent Meeting, Spiritwear, and Skyline Fundraiser

There are quite a few exciting activities this Sunday, October 5th.  Below is all the information you need:)

Decorating Party 

1-3pm

We will be decorating for our "Under the Sea" home meet!  We will be painting, so make sure you wear appropriate clothing!

All Parent Meeting

1-3pm (new families), 1:15-3pm (ALL families)

All parent meeting will include introduction of the parent board, review of payment policies, review budget, home meet information, general information, spiritwear orders, parent meet and greet. The first 15 min for new families are to go over what to expect at meets. The girls will be working on home meet decorations in the gym during the parent meeting.

What to bring: Please bring a snack/appetizer or dessert to share during the meet and greet.

Please follow up with Mandy if you can not attend this very important meeting. 

Spiritwear Order

This will take place during the all parent meeting.  I've attached the options for this year as well as the order form so that you can look at it ahead of time and know what you want to order

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4cc8s8YU38SdmZ1aWhPd3pUUG8/edit?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4cc8s8YU38STkx6bFpQNmlDT1U/edit?usp=sharing

Skyline Fundraiser

Skyline Chili - 1180 Kemper Meadow Dr Cincinnati, OH

4-8 pm (check sign-up genius for any remaining spots)

Level 3 parents* will be working at Skyline Chili and in turn the team will earn 15% of all sales!  Spread the word and invite your family and friends to make it a Skyline night on Sunday, October 5th.

This only requires 1 hour of your time!  There are 14 slots that we need to get filled.

*parents from other levels will do this later in the year.

Thanks!

Jasmine

Scalleywag Tag Fundraiser!

Scalleyway Tag!  Come support the Monarchs!

Where: 5055 Glenway Crossing

When: Sunday, September 28th, 6-9pm

What: Unlimited lasertag, mini-golf, snacks/drinks

Who:  Anyone!  Bring all your friends and family- all ages welcome!

Cost: $20/person

Union County Critique Clinic Schedule

Below is the schedule for the critique clinic at Union County this Saturday.  Let Kristin know if you have any questions!  ALL PCY gymnasts must arrive by noon.

Thanks!

Jasmine

Successful Open Gym!

Open gym yesterday was a huge success!  We had 28 gymnasts of all levels come to practice.  There were class kids, team girls, and friends of people in the program.  Everyone had lots of fun!  It was a great time to perfect old skills and try new skills.  We will be having more open gyms coming up, so stay tuned!  Hope to see you there!

Jasmine

The season is starting!

It seems like everyone is adjusting to the fall schedule.  The girls have definitely been a little more crazy in the gym now that they are sitting at school all day;)  With everything else that is going on, competition season is right around the corner!  The critique clinic is already NEXT weekend!  I know some of the girls aren't feeling 100% prepared at this point, but that is okay.  We will continue working skills and routines to have them ready come time for our first meet.  Especially now that school is in, it is really important that they are getting enough sleep and properly fueling their bodies so that they can get the most out of every practice.  Make sure you are keeping up with all the latest greatest happening in and out of the gym!

2014-15 Board Members:

  President - Mandy Elmer
  VP - Stephanie Haarlammert
  Secretary - Open
  Treasurer - Carolyn Buisson
  Communications Coordinator - Tricia Anderson
  Fundraising Coordinator - Melanie Love
  Events Coordinator - Open
  Level 3 Rep - Missi Kershner
  Level 4 Rep - Zach Vander Veen
  Level 5/6 Rep - Lora Alberto
  Level 7/8/Excel Rep - Debbie Janakiefski

Important Dates to Remember:

• September 14- Open gym from 12:30-2:30. $10/gymnast- open to all YMCA members. Kristin plans to have 2/month.
• September 19- Fall bulb sale over, must turn in cash and order form to Mandy outside gym between 5 and 6:30pm (order form in family folders Sept 8th)
• September 20 - Critique Clinic at Union County
• September 28- Scallywag tag fundraiser 6-9pm (flyers and tickets available to sell by Sept 10th)
• October 1- Meet fees due for 1st half meet fees, $45/gymnast levels 3 & 4 and $75/gymnast levels 6-8 and Xcel (invoice to be in family folders by Sept 17th)
• October 2- 6:30pm Parent Board meeting (will always be the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 unless otherwise noted)
• October 5- All parent meeting and meet decorating party, more details to come on Sign Up Genius
• October 5- Spiritwear sale to take place during all parent meeting- look for flyer in family folder closer to date
• October 5- Tentative date for Level 3 bussing at Skyline team fundraiser, more details to come on Sign Up Genius
• October 18- YMCA Fall Festival.  Event is optional.  Similar to exhibition and will take place of mock meet
• October 23- Tentative date for Pre-1st meet Monarch family dinner, more details to come on Sign Up Genius
• November 1-2 - Gymnastics Meet at Kettering
• November 7 - Set up for Home Meet
• November 8 - Home Meet

Feel free to contact any of the board members with questions!

“There may be people that have more talent than you, but theres no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.”

Thanks!
Jasmine