Projects
New Diving Standards - Ed Thomas YMCA
2004 - In August 2003, Jim Brandt, diving coach, presented the problem. The diving standard at the Ed Thomas YMCA indoor pool was in poor condition. Its years of service while exposed to high heat and humidity had taken a heavy toll and each dive was marked by a distinct bang as the board came down on the standard, searching for bounce.
Brandt
took his concerns to businesses and individuals throughout the community,
seeking to raise more than $6,300 for the purchase and installation of a new
diving standard. The community responded with typical generosity, and on July
30, less than a year after the need was identified, the inaugural dives were
taken.
"We worked through the McCook Community Foundation Fund," said Brandt, explaining
that the agency agreed to serve as the fund managers. All donations go through
the foundation and they facilitated payment for the diving standard.
Significant savings were realized through the volunteer installation completed by Doak Construction. "Sid and Wayne Doak were real troopers," said Brandt, explaining that they cut out the old standard, working under a plastic sheet while wearing protective clothing. "Hot, muggy work," explained Brandt.
Fund raising efforts for the second standard continue.