Swim-A-Thon 2007

SWIM-A-THON PAGES: Information | Other Information | Overview | Donation Status | Prize List |

Final Prize Level Report | 2007 Swim-A-Thon Tshirt

SWIM-A-THON DOWNLOADS:
Instruction Sheet | Sponsor Letter (English) | Letter from President & Head Coach | Swim-A-thon Receipts | Matching Companies (if there are more, let me know)

Privacy Policy and Thank you notes: To protect the privacy of the people who donate to the Swim-A-thon, King Aquatic Club will NOT post the names of the donors on this website. However, I do keep a list of donors for each swimmer. If you would like to have a list of the people who donated for your swimmer, just send an email request anytime and I will send you the list. Sometime around the end of April, I should have most of the letters in by then.

PRIZE UPDATE!

(Update 8/29) If you want to know what your final fundraising total was, here is a link to the KING 2007 Swim-A-Thon Prize Level Report ( Click Here)

(Update 8/29) It was a busy Summer, so busy that I missed my own deadlines for completing the Swim-A-Thon prize orders. That is what I get for taking on so many projects. Well it is now time to finish this one! I need each family who reached a certain prize level to email me at mwmoffatt@yahoo.com  and let me know ASAP what your prize choices are. If it is prize that requires a size, please let me know the correct size to order. If you achieved a minimum of $100 raised, then you will also get one (1) FREE 2007 Swim-A-Thon Tshirt. If you were part of a group, then you only get one (1) FREE shirt per group. However, you may order an additional shirt for $10 each. If you have questions about prizes, please email me or click on the prize level link above.

PRIZE LEVEL REPORT 

TRAINING SITE LIST: Competition between each pool site for Swim-A-Thon Party.

Here is the current standings for the Pool Groups - donations received. (Updated 6/20)

Team Results By Pool - printer friendly version with more detail (NEW)

2007 SWIM-A-THON UPDATE!

(Update 6/19) Covington/Tahoma wins the top pool contest. Currently their site average is $265.09 and we are still awaiting several corporate matching sponsors who fund quarterly. If we count all monies received to date and those still pending, our little club has raised over $60,000 during this years Swim-A-Thon - a NEW record!

Not too bad considering we only had 50% of our swimmers participating. Imagine what we could raise if we had 75-100% participating!

Watch for Swim-A-Thon prize redemption forms to be loaded this week.

(Update 6/3) I have still not received all of the pledge packets from our pool representatives. As soon as they are received, I will post the final results. In the meantime, start thinking what your Swim-A-Thon prize selection will be. If the prize requires a sizing, please call your local swim shop to see if they might have your size in stock for a fitting. If not, ask another swimmer you know who has the same item (prize you earned) and ask to try it on for size. 

(Update 6/1) All fundraising efforts should stop as of today. All monies should be turned in to your pool representative or mailed direct to me. I will be accepting Swim-A-Thon monies from pledges that are still in the mail. If you notice on the Donation Status list that some of your pledges have not yet been received, send me an email and let you know who they are. You may still contact them to see if they have sent their pledge.

(Update 5/24) Remember, the Swim-A-Thon ends on June 1! All money needs to be turned in no later than this date. Be sure you turn in your money to your pool representative or you can mail directly to myself (MARK MOFFATT, 17533 110TH LN SE, RENTON WA 98055). Please DO NOT give any Swim-A-Thon money or pledge packets to your coach! 

(Update 5/20) The prize list for the 2007 Swim-A-Thon is now official and posted above. My apologies for the delay in getting it posted. You will notice there are some changes to the prize list from last year. I realize last years prize list was by far more generous from TYR, however it was based on what KING had raised in previous years. KING has become a victim of it’s own success in performing Swim-A-Thon fundraising and far exceed what TYR had budgeted for Swim-A-Thon sponsorship.

New this year, you will choose the prize from option A or B for each qualified prize level. You may also drop to one the lower prize levels and select one of those two prizes.

Returning again will be a KING Swim-A-Thon T-Shirt. Each swimmer/family who raises $100 or more, will receive one FREE (1) KING Swim-A-Thon T-Shirt. Extra KING Swim-A-Thon T-Shirts will be available for purchase at $10 per shirt.

Remember, your pledge packets are due this by June 1. Please turn in your pledge packets to your pool representative ASAP. If youmailed a sponsor letter and want to know who your sponsors are, send a request by email and I’ll reply with your sponsor list. Send email to: mwmoffatt@yahoo.com

(Update 5/14) The deadline for turning in Swim-A-Thon money has been extended to June 1, 2007. The reason for this extension is because the Fife Swim Center training group pool was not ready for their Swim-A-Thon swim. The pool was closed longer than expected for painting. You do not have to wait until then, you may turn in your Swim-A-Thon money now to your Pool Representative or mail directly to me.

(Update 5/10) Now that we have passed the $40K mark in donations received, we are on our way for another record Swim-A-Thon year. Just to remind everyone, the pool with the highest average amount per swimmer on their roster will win a party for their pool. See above for the latest pool versus pool results.

(Update 4/20) We’ve hit the $30K mark in donations received. This mark was set by KING swim families mailing a sponsor letter to a potential sponsor. Families seeking donations with the traditional pledge packets are not included in this count yet. Remember, the pledge packets are a "opt in" format. This means you must ask for a pledge packet from your pool representative or Swim-A-Thon coordinator. Our primary way of raising funds through Swim-A-Thon is the sponsor letter method. This method is easier on the families and results show mor e successful. If you have not asked for a pledge packet yet or download the sponsor letter, please do! There is still one month remaining as Swim-A-Thon ends May 21, 2007.

Some of you have noticed the prize list has not been activated. This was intentional as I am still negotiating additional prizes. The levels will remain similar as last year with some changes. I am trying to get more choices within each level. Please be patient and look for the list to be activated real soon, hopefully within the week.

(Update 4/16) Attention all KING swim families, now that Spring Break is over, the DONATION STATUS section has been updated. Please keep checking daily for updates. Lastly, please note the new Matching Companies download above. Many companies will match yours or your sponsors donation by simply filling out a form. If there are any local companies missing, please let me know ASAP so I can revise the list. 

(Update 4/7) Attention all KING swim families, There will be no updates to the DONATION STATUS until after Spring Break is over. Look for the next update to be posted on 4/16.

(Update 3/31) Attention all KING swim families, even though the letter writing party is over, you can still participate! I have extra letters/envelopes available. Please contact me if you need any letters & envelopes. Otherwise, you can download the letter & instructions online. Remember, start collecting addresses of your family relatives, friends, neighbors, and all the people you currently do business with or have done business with in the past! Do not be embarassed in sending a letter. You could be doing them a favor by providing a tax deduction opportunity. King Aquatic Club is a non-profit I.R.S. 501(c)(3) organization. Our Federal Tax ID #91-1363268.

Swimmers should send as many of the personalized form letters to potential sponsors asking for their support. For those swimmers who prefer to go door-to-door asking for sponsorship, the USA Swimming Swim-A-Thon pledge packets are in and will be available from your pool representatives (or designee). I also have extra sponsor letters & envelopes leftover from the kick-off party. If you need extra, let me or your pool representative know.

Sponsors are starting to return their pledges and donations. The donation status tab at the top is now active! Click on the link above to watch your donation status increase. If you want to know who your sponsors are - send me an email request.

Last year KING raised over $43,000 helping to keep swim operation expenses down while helping a swim team in Louisiana (NU Wave Swim Club) with their Katrina Relief. Our goal is 100% participation during the 2007 Swim-A-Thon fundraiser campaign. If we meet that goal, we will easily surpass last year’s record! The optional USA Swimming traditional Swim-A-Thon packet will also be available later through your pool representative.

For any questions, please contact:

Mark Moffatt
KING Swim-A-Thon Coordinator
Phone: 206-963-8441
Email: mwmoffatt@yahoo.com

2006 RESULTS: Individual Results |  Team Results By Pool

KING SWIM-A-THON HISTORICAL DATA: Team Results By Year Since 1999