MINNOWS

the minnows had an evening meet tonight and had a nice crowd cheering then on to victory over birchywood guppies -- lots of action--- you sure do see the the difference between the younger swimmers and the older ones with more experience and proficiency -- it is a great development program for youngsters and it is evident in these meets that the young ones try really hard and will be at the level of the older members quickly if they continue with the program here at la, at school and home-- this is a program that is well deserving of being supported and encouraged by the community---

others also need to be identified and supported to extend programs to other members children and teens--- some that come to mind are volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, mini baseball clinics, mini fooball clinics, water polo, canoe racing, kayak racing and other non traditional open water activities--- the expansion of activities that are relevant to today's young children and teens is important in that it gives these groups more interest in coming to la and in turn gets their parents in a more engaged role here at la-- right now meaningful activities are nonexistent outside of the minnows program -- that is not good for la -- the programs now offered are limited and not an inducement to come to la--- ceramics for kids ....yea or bingo for the seniors....keeps them out of trouble----bingo candy .....hmmm right after their dental cleaning-- and etc. --

this is 2009 and la needs to interest a new generation of families that have their own needs and aren't interested in what was done in 1970-- enuf 4 now----let me know if any1 has thoughts on this issue

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