Thanks to citizens like you...we got UNANIMOUS DESIGN APPROVAL!

NEXT, we need everyone's help to secure the remaining funding by  attending the budget hearing AND emailing the Council & Plan Commissioners.

1.  ATTEND 8/20/18@6PM - CITY HALL BUDGET HEARING...its very easy, so bring your kids, neighbors and friends. LETS FILL THE ROOM! (note the new time of 6pm).

2.  EMAIL the City Council & Plan Commissioners (thanks to those of you who did for the design-it helped!).  Instructions to do so here:

TO: zzcouncilmembers@cityoflacrosse.org, veteransmemorialpoollax@gmail.com, elaine@threesixty.bz, cassiewoodward@outlook.com, pmsdebris@charter.net, turtenwaldr@cityoflacrosse.org
SUBJECT: Fund & Open Veterans Memorial Pool in 2019

Dear City Council Members:

Thank you for...(pick one or write your own)
-supporting the pool
-working hard for 3 years on this project
-all that you do to make living in our City worthwhile

Veterans Memorial Pool is a valuable opportunity to...(pick one below and customize it OR best yet is to relate a short personal story)
-offer aquatic options for ALL ages and abilities,
-for a walkable, bikeable location for over 29,000 community members who live within 1.5 miles of VMP,
-add an additional city facility to support summer recreation, swimming education, and aquatic programming, especially for our center-city youth and families

It is an investment in...(pick or share a story relating)
-the stability of surrounding neighborhoods facing stresses common to urban environments,
-the revitalization of a beloved La Crosse landmark where residents can gather to build a healthy community.
-improving community health, developing life-saving skills, honoring our heritage, and honoring our Veterans.
-the future of our neighborhood along with roads, fire stations, parks & services that make living in La Crosse great.

Please continue to move Veterans Memorial Pool forward by approving the remaining funding to open the pool in 2019.

Thank you,

(Your Name & Address)

If you know others who would write letters, please fwd: this email along.

An example a few people have already used (so don't use again) is:

Dear City Council Members:
Thank you for over 3 years of support for the citywide Veterans Memorial Pool renovation effort. Veterans Memorial Pool is a rare opportunity to build community, improve health, honor our veterans & preserve our valuable heritage. It is an investment in city revitalization for some areas as well as prevention of decline for others. Like having quality roads, sewers, fire/police services, and parks, it makes living in La Crosse worthwhile. Please continue to move Veterans Memorial Pool forward by approving the new pool design and remaining funding to open the pool in 2019.

Jack Doe 1234 5th St N

Visit us & read some amazing testimonials:  www.memorialpool.org

Let us know if you have any questions or ideas to help at veteransmemorialpoollax@gmail.com, and thanks again!!!