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The Minnetonka Anchor Club is a 501(c3) non-profit entity; donations are tax deductible.
Fundraising and Donations
The annual Swim-A-Thon and running meets are the primary fundraisers for Minnetonka Anchor Club. In 2012, we will add a fundraising dinner to help support Minnetonka Aquatics.
Look for details of these events as they are made available.
We welcome any contribution, large or small. To donate please contact Shelly Ibri at shellyibri@hotmail.com or fill out a pledge form and send to Shelly at the indicated address.
Funding Aquatics Programs and Projects
In addition to its initial pledge of $150,000 and ongoing $20,000 annual commitment for development of the MME Aquatics facility, The Minnetonka Anchor Club raises funds to support further development of the districts pools and facilities as well as purchases of equipment, training for coaches, and scholarships for students and participants.
To date, the Minnetonka Anchor Club has provided the following donations and grants.
Original Pledge: Anchor Club Fulfills Pool Pledge One Year Early
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Donation to School District to meet $150,000 Capital Pledge
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Cash Donations made to School District from March 2009 through June 2010
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$112,712
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Donations of net meet fees collected directly by Minnetonka Swim Club through June 2010
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$37,288
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Total Capital Donations to District
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$150,000
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Original Capital Pledge
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$150,000
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Outstanding Balance
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$0
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Grants
The following grants have been made by Anchor Club (Excludes donations to District for Capital Pledge).
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Minnetonka Swim Club/Coaches
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12/19/2010
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$2,500
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Grant to fund expenses associated with coaches attendance at national swim meet convention in 8/10
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Minnetonka Swim Club
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6/7/2011
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$2,500
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Grant to fund the purchase of specialized swim video equipment used in training
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Minnetonka High School Swim/Dive Team
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12/03/2011
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$1,000
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Grant to partially fund expenses associated with the team's season-end banquet, DVDs, and stat (memory) book
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Total grants to date
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$6,000
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Scholarships
The Minnetonka Anchor Club will fund $2,000 in scholarships for Learn-to-Swim in the next year.
To apply for a grant or scholarship, please call 950-401-5225 contact Ben Bartell, Director of Minnetonka Aquatics (grants) or Aimee Hukill, Learn-To-Swim Coordinator (scholarships).
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