The Venetian Aquatic Club
Teaching Red Cross Swimming at Venetian Pool since 1959

a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching children and adults Red Cross Swimming at beautiful, historic Coral Gables Venetian Pool for 52 Years and Still Going Strong!

To sign up for classes on-line please visit the City's web site through this link:


Our Club's History and Membership Information

Recognitions

2011-2012 Officiers pictured left to right: Alisa Weiner, Treasurer, Jill Galliano, President Elect, Kathy Hills, Secretary, Eileen Brennan, President

COURSES

Water Safety Instructor "Aide" Course aka Spring Training
Taught by volunteers of the Venetian Aquatic Club
May 2012 - dates TBA
8:15 am to 10:30
After successful completion of course, graduates may volunteer to assist swim instructors for summer classes.
Course Fee: to be determined


American Red Cross Children's Swimming Lessons
Taught by volunteers of the Venetian Aquatic Club
Monday - Friday
8:30 am OR 9:10 am OR 9:50 am
Cost: (to be determined) pool fee per session for 10 lessons
Children must be 5 years of age by beginning of class
(Birth Certificate required for all ages)

Session   I: June 11-22
Session  II: June 25-July 6
Session III: July 9-20
Session IV: July 23-August 3

Level I: Introduction to water skills: offered all sessions all times
Level II: Fundamental Aquatic Skills: offered all sessions all times
Level III: Stroke Development: offered all sessions all times
Level IV: Stroke Improvement: offered all sessions all times
Level V: Stroke Refinement: offered all sessions 8:30 am and 9:10 am ONLY
Level VI: Stroke Proficiency: offered all sessions 9:50 am ONLY


Junior Aide Course:
Taught by volunteers of the Venetian Aquatic Club
Must have completed and passed Level VI and be 11 years of age.
Offered session 2 only
June 25-July 6
8:30 - 10:30 am
Cost: (to be determined) pool fee per person
After successful completion or course, graduates may volunteer to assist swim instructors as Junior Aides to acquire services hours.


American Red Cross ADULT Swim Lessons
Taught by volunteers of the Venetian Aquatic Club
during the summer months - June through August
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday
5:30pm -6:30pm
Three 2-week sessions:

Session   I: June 26, 27, 28, July 3, 4, 5
Session  II: July 27, 28, 29, 24, 25, 26
Session III: July 31, August 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9

Cost: (to be determined) pool fee for 6 lessons


Scuba Diving Certification Courses
P.A.D.I. (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) courses are offered year-round; and include all SCUBA gear, pool sessions and two boat trips with four open water dives. For more information please visit: www.PersonalScubaInstruction.com
or call 305-448-5401 directly.
Please note: This course is offered by a VAC member who has been teaching SCUBA since 1987. This is a privately run enterprise and is not part of the Venetian Aquatic Club NOR the City of Coral Gables.

2011 Officers:
President: Eileen Brennan
President Elect: Jill Galliano
Secretary: Kathy Hills
Treasurer: Alisa Weiner

Committees:
Water Safety:
Sonia Dallas

Social:
Keile Allen
Ana Rosenstein

Hospitality:
Donna Poole
Sue Pettapiece

Publicity:
Ana Rhodes
Robin Burr

Telephone:
Cecilia Rodriguez
Rose Marie Morris

Patio/Gate:
TBD

Junior Club:
Julia Carr Coppinger

Membership:
Susan Pettapiece
Pat Alderman

Historian & ARC Rep:
Kristin Gasser
Fernando Sanchez

Sunshine/Parliamentarian:
Sondra Galperin

Night Classes:
Yolanda Baraque
Susan Holloway


Venetian Aquatic Club Recognized
as one of the Red Cross Top 10 Aquatic Providers
in South Florida

read more

2011 Calendar
Meetings and Activities

Feb. 2 Board Meeting 10:30 AM
March 1 Board Meeting 10:30 AM
March 6 General Meeting 10:30 AM
April 5 Board Meeting 10:30 AM
April 12 General Meeting
(Membership Brunch)
10:30 AM
May 1-11 Spring Training
(Tuesday through Friday)
9:00-11:00 AM
May 17 Graduation
General Meeting
10:30 AM
June 11 Day Classes Begin 8:15-10:30 AM
June 12 Night Classes Begin 5:30-6:30 PM
June 14 Board Meeting
(Finalize Summer Social)
10:30 AM
June 21 General Meeting 10:30 AM
June 23 Summer Social (Venetian Pool) 6:00-10:00 PM
Aug. 4 Junior Club Summer Social 6:00-10:00 PM
Aug. 9 Night Classes End
Aug. 10 Day Classes End
Aug. 9 Board Meeting 10:30 AM
Aug. 16 General Meeting 10:30 AM
Sept. 6 Board Meeting 10:30 AM
Sept. 13 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
(Location to be decided)
6:30 PM
Oct 4 Board Meeting 10:30 AM
Oct. 11 General Meeting
Buy & Sell
10:00 AM
Nov 8 Installation Luncheon
(Location to be decided)
11:30 AM
Nov 15 Joint Board Meeting
(outgoing board and NEW incoming board)
10:00 AM
Dec 6 Holiday Party 11:30 AM
unless otherwise noted, all meetings take place at Venetian Pool
schedule is subject to change

For a PDF version of the calendar click here 32k


VAC NEWSLETTER

Press:

Come join the Venetian Aquatic Club
and learn to teach children and adults how to swim. We’re looking for volunteer swimming instructors for the summers. The Venetian Pool is located at 2701 De Soto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134, 305-460-5306
Please email: Sonia Dallas

Children's Swim Lessons
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM or 9:10 AM or 9:50 AM
$48 per session - 10 lessons

Children must be at least 5 years of age and a Birth certificate is required for all ages

Session   I: June 11-22
Session  II: June 25-July 6
Session III: July 9-20
Session IV: July 23-August 3

Level I: Introduction to water skills: offered all sessions all times
Level II: Fundamental Aquatic Skills: offered all sessions all times
Level III: Stroke Development: offered all sessions all times
Level IV: Stroke Improvement: offered all sessions all times
Level V: Stroke Refinement: offered all sessions 8:30 am and 9:10 am ONLY
Level VI: Stroke Proficiency: offered all sessions 9:50 am ONLY

Past Presidents of our 50 Year Old Club
1959-61 Donna Perry
1961-62 Marion McCaskill
1962-63 Harriette Cason
1963-64 Eleanor Milhan
1964-65 Ann Childs
1965-66 Lois Gaines
1966-67 Mickey Soucy
1967-68 Ruth Walsh
1968-69 Jean Regan
1969-70 Donna Perry
1970-71 Bonnie McTaggart
1971-73 Sally Heath
1973-74 Betty Wilhelm
1974-75 Pat Alderman
1975-76 Delores McLeod
1976-77 Corinne Steinbauer
1977-78 Sue Kaetzel
1978-79 Rose Marie Morris
1979-80 Joan LaRoche
1980-81 Patrica Goodrich
1981-82 Gloria Meeks
1982-83 Ginger Moore
1983-84 Cheryl Jones
1984-85 Irene Powell
1985-86 Rose Marie Morris
1986-87 Barbara Gray
1987-89 Margann Wilhelm
1989-90 Sandy Leavengood
1990-91 Joanna Sosa
1991-92 Gert Garcia
1992-93 Nancy Famulari
1993-95 Sondra Galperin
1995-96 Elizabeth Kourtesis
1996-97 Ruth Balestra
1997-98 Martha Guarin
1998-2000 Karla Duffy
2000-2001 Linda Goodman
2001-2003 Desiree Anthony
2003-2005 Alisa Weiner
2005-2006 Rita Marvez
2006-2008 Jeaneen Bell
2008-2009 Desiree Anthony
2009-2010 Christine Dallas
2010-2011 Christine Dallas
The entire Club wishes to acknowledge these fine women of the pool, with our undying admiration and gratitude. Thank you all for your many years of service.
Special Accomplishments 2010
American Red Cross Years of Service Pins
50 years June Halloway
40 years Pat Alderman
Pat Richardsz
Rose Marie Morris
25 years Sonia Dallas
Susan Holloway
20 years Sylvia Ledon
Berit Fournier
Mary Jane Iss
Eileen Brennan
15 years Yolanda Baraque
Desiree Anthony
Maria Elisa Gonzalez
Maria Cabanez
Lexi Segre
10 years Alisa Weiner
Louise Coolidge
Amy Donner
Tracy McCall
Oneida Perez
5 years Christine Dallas
Ruth Hernandez
Holly Marulanda
Samia Pedigo
Leslie Ponce
Ana Rhodes
Migdalia Rodriguez
Susan Elwell
Susan Pettapiece
Katja Vignau
Amy Cibran
Beatrice Koubi