VOL. 11 NO. 14

Dear BCRC members, it’s your time to shine—
With poolside games and chilled white wine!
Food trucks, snacks, and cheesy delight,
Laughter and joy from day to night.
This is your place, your summer space,
A vibrant, splashing, friendly base.
Support our fundraiser—help us secure,
The fun and the memories, for years to endure!

GAME NIGHT – ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

Come one, come all – join your pool community on Sunday, July 20th at 6 p.m. for a fun, low-key game night at Kathy’s Korner. This is fun for all ages! The options are endless – feel free to bring games from your own collection such as Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land, Checkers, Quiddler, Catan, Uno, card games, and so much more. We will also have a few favorites such as Monopoly and Rummikub ready to go. There will be a snack table where you can bring a snack or two to share. Questions? Contact Jacob Gushue at jt.gushue@gmail.com.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY – BRUNCHED AROUND THE WORLD

Get ready for a treat this Friday, July 18, with the debut of Brunched Around the World Food Truck at Broyhill Crest Pool. Indulge in tasty options such as Shrimp n Grits, Shrimp Po Boy, Whiting Basket, Chicken N Waffles, Smash Burger…and sweet treats such as Funnel Cake Waffles in two flavors! The truck will be in the parking lot from 5-7:30 p.m. No pre-orders this week – so come early to get your favorites! Get to know your neighbors and dine al fresco up at Kathy’s Korner… a perfect way to end the work week. And even if you are not into the food truck, join us for Happy Hour, bring snacks and your favorite beverage (NO GLASS please!), relax, chill out, and have some fun with our fantastic community!

BARRACUDAS TO HOST NVSL DIVISIONALS

Congratulations to the Barracudas Swim Team, now 3–2 for the season. The team has a big week as they host their division’s rivals at the Divisionals meet on Saturday. All teams from the Barracudas’ division in the Northern Virginia Swim League (NVSL) will compete in an exciting, highly competitive meet for the Divisionals trophy. The swim meet begins at 8:30 a.m. and generally wraps around 2 p.m. All are welcome to come on up and support the team! Plan to purchase breakfast or lunch at the concession stand – and even buy one (or more) “Divisional Ducks!” – a true Broyhill tradition!

Preceding Divisionals on Friday, July 18, the Barracudas will hold a pep rally and pasta dinner by the pavilion beginning at 6 p.m. And following Divisionals on Saturday will be the team’s annual Award Banquet and late-night swim for team members.

MAKE A SPLASH! FILL THE POOL FUNDRAISER

Your Donation Fuels Fun, Friendship, and Our Future

In 2023, we made waves by transforming our bathhouse into a vibrant hub of upgraded amenities. We secured a construction loan of over $200,000 to make it happen. We're asking for your help to turn the page to an even brighter future. Tree care, regular maintenance, and a new pool cover keep our pool safe, clean, and FUN. But they’re costly. That’s why we’re diving into our biggest mission yet: Raise $200,000 to pay down the loan and secure the long-term health of our community pool.

Check out these splash-worthy donor tiers:

$500 – Waders

• 10 Free Guest Passes
• Custom BCRC Beach Bag
• Bragging rights as an essential supporter

$750 – Paddlers

• Wader benefits
• Free Admission for Two to 2026 Summerfest
• The joy of knowing you’re helping our pool thrive

$1000 – Swimmers

• Paddlers benefits
• Catered Group Dinner for two adults (2026 season), including exclusive Pre-Opening Swim Access
• Your name on our honor roll of heroes

The pool is more than a place — it’s a lifestyle. A meeting place. A memory-maker. Let’s make sure it stays that way. Jump in today and ensure the future of your neighborhood backyard!

WINE AND CHEESE NIGHT

Come on up to Kathy’s Korner on Saturday, August 23, 5:30-8:30 p.m., and join your Broyhill Crest Pool family for a spectacular Wine and Cheese Night. Enjoy wine, cheese, fun, friends – all while supporting the pool. This special fundraising event is for adult pool members, but kids can still swim, play, and frolic – while the adults are having their own kind of fun! The first 10 donors to the Fill the Pool Fundraiser will get two free tickets to this event. Tickets are $25 through August 21 and $30 after August 21.

VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN!

A big thank you to all the BCRC volunteers who made the July 4th and SummerFest (Pig Roast) celebrations happy times for all the members and guests who attended. A special shout-out to BCRC Board Member Eric Fitzwater who spent countless hours organizing and cooking for our SummerFest feast.

Our July 4th Patriot’s Bike Parade was described as a “beloved Mason District tradition” in Mason Matters, a newsletter from Mason District Supervisor Andre Jimenez. A special thank you to our parade judges: Jimenez, VA Delegate Vivian Watts, Mason District School Board member Dr. Ricardy Anderson, and Broyhill Crest Community Association President Dana Riddlemoser.

WELCOME BACK

If you were a fan of the swimsuit dryer, you’ve probably been mourning its demise. Mourn no more, a new dryer has taken its place! It was installed on Monday, 7/14. Now we can look forward to no more soggy suits at Broyhill this season.

Hope to see you soon!
Bev Schlotterbeck, president