by Lisa DiGiorgio | Feb 3, 2017 | News
The goal of FLIP’s current capital campaign is to raise $500,000 by summer to match a $500,000 challenge gift from the Schmidt-Barton Foundation. This means that every donation we receive is doubled by an equal contribution from the matching gift! In less than two months, the Lopez community has donated almost $100,000; a giant step toward matching the $500K. With $400,000 to go, we need your continuing support to build a state-of-the-art pool facility. We all deserve a culture of health, safety, social connection, not to mention year round FUN! Have you given yet? Do you have a neighbor, friend or relative who might support the pool? Would you consider a second donation? The sooner we DIG DEEP, the sooner we can DIVE IN! Thank you to our wonderful supporters and donors.
You are making the difference!
Please visit the website for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the pool. Donations can be made by check to: FLIP P.O. Box 453, Lopez Island, WA 98261 or via PayPal atwww.lopezislandpool.org. Inquire about non-stock donations at info@lopezislandpool.org.
Building a community pool on Lopez Island to support a culture of health, safety, social connection and fun for the people of San Juan County, now and for generations to come.
by Lisa DiGiorgio | Dec 21, 2016 | News
Have you had a good year in the market? Take advantage of current tax law that allows you to deduct the full value of your appreciated stock. Donating your stock to FLIP is a wonderful way to support our community’s pool project while saving you taxes at the same time.
Contact Lisa DiGiorgio, FLIP Secretary, to receive the details for donating stock.
Ldigiorgio58@outlook.com
206-579-7654
360-468-2848
| Building a pool on Lopez Island to support a culture of health, safety and fun, now and for generations to come. |
by Lisa DiGiorgio | Dec 18, 2016 | News
Please take a few minutes to view FLIP’s new VIDEO featuring some friendly and familiar faces. We’re thrilled that these busy community leaders took the time to share their support for a pool on Lopez. We hope their passion will kindle yours. By now you will have received our annual appeal letter giving you a brief update and asking for a donation. All donations will be matched by a $500,000 challenge gift, in effect doubling your $$. Please help FLIP raise $1 million. Together let’s build a pool on Lopez!
by Lisa DiGiorgio | Dec 2, 2016 | News
An artist’s conception of Lopez Island Pool’s future natatorium
Here is a look from inside the pool building! The day lighting KalWal material on the ceiling brings in transfused light. There is also the possibility that the roof can open in the summer. Built by Structures Unlimited, the pool building is the last phase of the project.
Just think about spending some time at the pool during these cold wet winter days, swimming, playing, exercising, meeting up with friends and other families ……. enjoying the water. Think aerobic classes, swim lessons, swim team, lap swimming, parties, hanging out in the warm 92 degree warm pool to ease sore joints and recover from injury……it IS going to be a fun social place for all to enjoy!
by Lisa DiGiorgio | Nov 13, 2016 | News
Jamie Stephens, SJC Council Member, and Friends of the Lopez Island Pool
November 7, 2016: FLIP met with Jamie Stephens, San Juan County Council Member representing Lopez, to bring him up to date with our fast-moving project. Jamie enjoyed learning of the many ways Lopez and San Juan County will benefit from a year-round public pool.
Pictured in photo, left to right: Brian Silverstein, Building Committee; Asha Lela, Board Member; Robin Bergstrom, President; Jamie Stephens, San Juan County Council Member; Micki Ryan, Treasurer; Lisa DiGiorgio, Secretary. Not pictured: Linda Barton, Vice President.
by Lisa DiGiorgio | Nov 4, 2016 | News
Dan working on the pool property with Dylan, Orcas Sewage and Design
It is hard to believe it has been over two months since family and friends have lost such a special person as Dan. His expertise, professionalism, generosity, easy-going manner and passionate commitment to FLIP made him an invaluable member of our Dream Team; the capable and dedicated group of people moving the pool project forward. On October 7, 2016, FLIP reached another milestone, largely thanks to Dan’s hard work. After years in process, FLIP received preliminary approval of our short land subdivision. We know he would have celebrated this news as enthusiastically as we are. We will forever be grateful for all his contributions. When the pool facility is complete, we plan to honor Dan in a way that will express our gratitude and honor his memory in perpetuity.
Robin Bergstrom, FLIP President, on behalf of the Board
