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May, 4, 2008

CVST Golf Tournament & Reunion Dinner Postponed

CVST's 2nd Golf Tournament and Reunion Dinner is being postponed.  Due to the low number of registrations received by last Friday's deadline, the only thing we could do is cancel the events.  Unfortunately the Team had to give Emerald Greens a guaranteed number for both the Golf and Dinner by Saturday and the numbers received were not up to the minimum required.  All those sending in their checks will be contacted and registrations will be returned.  We will try again in the future, but may separate the two events.  Look for another try at the Golf Tournament possibly this fall and as for the Reunion, we will try to hold it some time in the future on a weekend versus a Monday evening.  

Anyone still interested in still coming by the Emerald Greens Pool from 3:00-6:00pm on Saturday, May 10th, for a Family Swim and Social, is still invited.  The Oasis Grill will be open for refreshments and everyone can enjoy the Pool and the Splash Pad.  (Please be aware that the Oasis Grill does not accept cash, only Emerald Greens Club Charge and Credit Cards.)

If you plan to stop by on Saturday, and are not a member of Emerald Green, please send me an e-mail to CVSwimTeam@aol.com and let me know who will be attending so I can leave your names at the Recreation Center Desk.

March 16, 2008

CVST Alumni Reunion & Golf Tournament

Dear Fellow Alumni, Parents and Friends of CVST,

It is amazing to think two years have gone by since our last CVST Golf Classic, Dinner and Reunion.  Due to the success and popularity we are scheduled to host the 2nd CVST Reunion during the weekend of May 10, 2008.  Over 60 golfers teamed up at the last reunion that contributed to $3,500 raised for the swim team. 

To celebrate the completion of the gorgeous new pool, the reunion weekend will kickoff with a family pool party on Saturday, May 10th (time still to be determined).  Families are invited to tour the facility and enjoy the refreshing pool while connecting with old and new swimmers.  Food and drinks will be available for purchase, no coolers please.

The weekend continues with the Golf Classic on Monday, May 12, 2008.  Shotgun will be at 12:30 p.m. and the cost is $150 per golfer.  The cost includes 18 hole round of golf, lunch, drinks, gift bag and ticket for dinner.  Following the golf tournament, the Reunion Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. in the main clubhouse.  For non-golfers, dinner will be $40 per person and includes a full buffet.  Prior to the dinner there will be a silent auction to raise funds for the swim team.  Please note the weekend is not limited to former swimmers and we are welcoming all including parents, coaches and officials. 

The team has shaped each and every one of our lives throughout the years; more importantly, the lasting friendships.  We hope you will join us for this special event and appreciate you taking the time to give something back to the team.

We look forward to seeing everyone during the Reunion Weekend activities and please remember the registration deadline for golf and the dinner is Friday, May 2, 2008.  More will be coming out on the Saturday Pool Party in the near future.

Sincerely,

Michelle Gorecki

CVST Board Alumni Rep

Click Here to download the Golf Tournament & Reunion Dinner Registration Form.

Click Here for Reunion Auction Donation Form.

KRUSOE, Cammie Lyn, 26, was taken from the world September 12, 2007. She is survived by her parents, Bob and Noel, and two siblings, Robbie (wife, Alissa) and Kallie; unrelated sister, Shannon Harrington; godmother, Mary Harris; as well as close relatives and a multitude of friends who will forever be touched by her vivacious presence in their lives. Her spirit burned brightly from the moment she entered this world. She was born June 23, 1981, and as soon as she could walk, she was turning somersaults up and down the hallways of her home. At the age of 5, she took her first trip to the gym; by 10, she had won the first of two National YMCA national championships.  She spent the rest of her days with the same exuberant drive, a competitive and fun-loving person who described friends and family as "the most important part of my life." Cammie was born and raised in Tampa and was a self-professed "Florida Girl" who enjoyed the beach and surfing (although the waves were never quite big enough). She attended Essrig Elementary School, Ben Hill Junior High School and Gaither High School, where she was a state qualifier during her first diving season and a cheerleader known for her tumbling ability.  Cammie attended the University of South Florida on a Bright Futures scholarship and graduated with honors. She was employed in sales in the wine and spirits industry and looked forward to a future career in advertising. A bright, energetic woman who had an uncanny ability to brighten every room, she possessed a magnetism that drew people to her side. Friends of her two siblings naturally became friends with little sister Cammie as well; her boundless energy and headstrong tenacity made her, in the words of a relative, beautiful, intrepid, reverent, and witty - a joy to spend time with. She leapt into each day on her own terms with a spirit that was simply contagious. Those lucky enough to serve as a witness to her life remember her as headstrong and gently honest. She was happiest around other people; the day she passed, 275 numbers were stored in her cell phone. When Cammie did decide to sit still, she enjoyed eating gourmet food and just "being there" for friends. No matter the time of day, she was always available to counsel or just listen. One of her favorite times of the year was football season, when she cheered for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She had a soft spot in her heart for all animals and even rescued one of the family' s two Labrador retrievers. A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Thursday, September 20, at St. Paul' s Catholic Church, with a wake immediately to follow at Emerald Greens Country Club. To honor Cammie, in lieu of flowers, a memorial scholarship has been set up in her name at USF. Donations can be made to the USF Foundation Inc. and sent to USF, Office of Development, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., CPR 107, Tampa, FL 33620. Please include the name of Cammie Krusoe in the memo line. I need you in my life; when the stars have all gone out, you' ll still be burning so bright ... -Sarah McLachlan

Tampa Tribune Article  *  St. Petersburg Times Article

CVST Alum Cammie Krusoe Passes Away

CVST Alum Cammie Krusoe, 26, passed away Wednesday evening in Tampa.  Cammie was member of the CVST team along with her brother Robbie and sister Kallie.  Kallie is still involved with CVST as the coach of the CVST Silver-Gold Practice Group. Please keep Cammie and the family in your prayers.

Tampa Tribune Article  *  St. Petersburg Times Article

Congratulations to CVST Alum Jordan Horne on her engagement to Samuel Salman of Brevard, NC.  The two were engaged in Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, and will be married in October at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation, in Greensboro, Georgia.

Congratulations to CVST Alum Katie (Connors) Piechowiak was married to Captain Jason Piechowiak, on May 19th, in the Cadet Chapel, US Military Academy, West Point, New York.  The reception was then held at the Academy's West Point Club.  Katie is currently a Captain in the Judge Advocate General's Corps, where she acts as a special assistant U.S. attorney assigned to Fort Eustis, Va.

February 24, 2007

Congratulations to CVST Alums, Tim & Abby (Barnett) Kelly who welcomed their second child yesterday, February 23rd,  Madison Chase Kelly.  She is 7 lbs 2 oz and 20 inches long.  She is beautiful and healthy and happy.  Abby and Tim are doing just as well and Jordan is handling it like a fabulous big brother!  He even offered a car to Madison when he first met her (that is HUGE in J's book!!). 

CVST Alum, Eric Luallen, was named part of the Florida State University Baseball broadcast team for the 2007 season:

Baseball Names Tom Block And Eric Luallen As New Announcers (From www.Seminoles.com)- Florida State University and Clear Channel Communications announced the hiring of broadcasters Tom Block and Eric Luallen today to assume duties as the new play-by-play announcers for Seminole baseball. The longtime broadcast veterans will take over as the play-by-play announcers for Steve Melewski... Full Story

Kristen (Bolles) and Tyler were married today in the Tampa area.  The couple celebrated the day with family, friends and some CVST Alumni.  Michelle Gorecki was a bride's maid in the wedding party and Christie (Dykema) Barriero, Kristy (Parlett) Udagawa, Kallie Krusoe and Scott Parlett were all there to celebrate the day with the newlyweds.

Kristy (Parlett) Udagawa and son Ehtan stopped by the CVST Senior 1 Car Wash today and while mom got her car washed, Ethan was busy helping out the Seniors..., sort of....

CVST Alum Christy (Knobloch) Grieger and daughter Ada (about 6 months old now) enjoying some family time at the beach before the cold Florida winter settles in.

CVST Alum Molly (Doyal) Santiago and her son Alec (3 in January) are living in Tampa.  Molly is currently working for a law firm and working toward her degree in Paralegal Studies.  Alec's Godmother is CVST Alum Lauren Catoe, who is currently in Law School, in Virginia.  The picture to the right was taken at Indian Rocks Beach.

To all the procrasting alums out there web surfing instead of being productive,
 
Rich Sheridan has been keeping Saint Louis real for the past 6 years.  After a highly decorated and illustrious swimming career with the Saint Louis University Billikens (which included several Conference USA consolation heats!), I have hung up my tattered speedo in exchange for a short white wrinkled lab coat with its pockets filled with books that don't make sense and tools I'm not quite sure how to use.  Should any of you venture into the great midwest, I may be found wandering aimlessly about the greater Saint Louis Metropolitan area hospitals, trying not to kill anyone today.  Apparently, I also signed up to serve Uncle Sam in the capacity of a physician for the United States ARMY effective July 2008, which means you guys can call me Sir should you not prefer "Rich" (or the other names I acquired during my CVST tour).  Occasionally, when I am bold enough to call in sick, I have found whitewater kayaking to be a pleasant way to enjoy the water that does not involve rote cardiovascular prowess, although my residual athleticism helps for extended periods upside down as my boat and I recirculate in a large churning hole.  Believe it or not, there is a waterfall that spans the length of the Mississippi River called the Chain of Rocks.  We here in Missouri also have a mountain span called the Ozarks (peak~1800ft) which features the worlds oldest exposed granite bedrock.  The Saint Louis diet consists of Saint Louis Bread Co (you call it Panera), toasted ravioli, St. Louis Ribs, Budweiser, and frozen custard.  More Americans recognize the St. Louis skyline than the Chicago skyline.  While people in Saint Louis like to whine about the humidity, this Tampa native knows of a far stickier armpit.

Hopefully I can make a future reunion, unfortunately the pesky string of unbendable medical examinations has limited my travel in general.

Cheers,
Lt Sheridan, pre-MD

Alums, Amy Fontanella and Brad Perez were married last Saturday, July 8, 2006 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church.  Amy and Brad are currently living in North Carolina, where Brad is attending Duke University Medical School and Amy is and elementary school teacher.  Other CVST Alumni in attendance at the wedding were Katie Fontanella, Brittany Perez, Kallie Krusoe, Christie (Dykema) Barreiro, David Fontanella, Morgan Lynch, Adam Lynch and Jim Kelly.

Jenn Bobanic married Keith Clement of New Orleans on February 4, 2006.  Their wedding website is www.jennandkeith246.com. They met in Tampa in 2004 while training for Ironman Florida and Ironman Wisconsin. The wedding was held in New Orleans where the couple have lived since May 2005.

Dear CVST Alumni,
 
First off, thanks to all of you swimmers, parents and coaches who came to our     1st Annual CVST Golf Classic, Dinner and Alumni Reunion!  The turnout was great, especially for our first effort at this.  It was great to see everyone especially those of you who haven't been around for quite some time.  Thanks to our committee that put it all together.  I should have introduced and thanked them at the dinner, but we ran out of time.  They are:

Jeff Feldman is currently living in Atlanta and performing in a stage play.  For a listing of some of his credits, Click Here.  Brother Dan Feldman is currently living in China and working for Tyco Electronics.  He also acts as a liaison between the Chinese and their American counterparts in the States.

CVST Alumni Swim Across Tampa Bay... Again! 

The Ninth Annual 24 Mile Tampa Bay Marathon Swim was held on April 22nd, 2006 to celebrate Earth Day and the revitalization of Florida's largest estuary.  At 400 square miles, Tampa Bay is Florida's largest open-water estuary, a term that describes areas where fresh and saltwater meet. Just 30 years ago, Tampa Bay was so polluted many considered it beyond salvage. That it has come back to life is a testament to the resiliency of nature, and the continued dedication of hundreds of citizens, scientists and elected leaders who recognize it as a resource worth saving.

The Tampa Bay Aquatic Club completed their 7th consecutive Tampa Bay Marathon Swim and finished in a time of 9 hours, 44 minutes.  Team members: Tom Rawls, (CVST Alum), 38, of Tampa; Joe Solak (CVST Alum), 41, of Tampa, and  Clara Reynolds, 36, also of Tampa comprised the relay.

For complete results and race history, Click Here.

April 21, 2006

A Letter from the Golf/Dinner Reunion Committee

Dear fellow Alum,

By now you have hopefully received information on the upcoming CVST Golf Classic, Dinner and Reunion, to be held at the Emerald Greens Country Club Monday, May 15.  We are sending this letter as a friendly reminder.

The purpose of this letter is threefold.  First and foremost, this reunion will provide all of us the opportunity to get reacquainted with old friends.  The idea of an annual alumni gathering has been discussed for some time and has received great support from Jim and the current team board.  Our intention is to make the most of this inaugural event, and continue with various activities for the years to come.  Second, the team needs our support at this time.  As most of you are aware, the pool has been shut down for complete renovation for a considerable time.  This has had a negative impact on numbers, but has not dampened the team’s spirits.  Now is the perfect time for us to lend a hand.  Lastly, we need you to reach out to fellow alumni to spread the word.  We currently have about 100 names in the database, but are missing many more.  Please seek out your old CVST associations, to ensure everyone has the opportunity to share in the fun and contribute.  PLEASE NOTE THE ASSOCIATION IS NOT LIMITED TO FORMER SWIMMERS, WE ARE WELCOMING ALL INCLUDING PARENTS, COACHES AND OFFICIALS.

There will be a dinner and reunion held following the golf outing, at 6:30 pm.  If you are not a golfer, please make it a point to stop by and join us for dinner.

The team has contributed much to each and every one of our lives through the years.  Most important of are the lasting friendships.  Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to give something back to the club.

We look forward to seeing everyone on May 15 and please remember that the registration deadline for golf and the dinner is Friday, May 5^th.

Best regards,

Mike Kenny, Scott Thomas, Michelle Gorecki

PS.  Additional Registration Forms and more information is available on the CVST Alumni Web Page at: www.carrollwoodswimming.org/Alumni.htm.

April 13, 2006

Hey gang!  Here are some pictures up to day 7 for our little Ada! All is going really well. We are enjoying our new family life tremendously.  She is feeding and sleeping well (and so is mom---for now!).  Can't believe how much I love her... motherhood is so fulfilling.

Love to all

Christy (Knobloch), Steve and Ada Grieger
 

April 8, 2006

CVST Golf Classic, Reunion Dinner & Silent Auction Coming May 15th

April 7, 2006

Andrea Luallen-Egg is still swimming fast and the Masters Swimming World Rankings just came out for Long Course.  Andrea is ranked in a number of events for the 40-44 age group.  Here are the rankings:  6th in the 50 Back (33.58); 2nd in the 100 Back (1:11.22); 4th in the 200 Back (2:40.17).  For all the Rankings visit www.fina.org/master/pdf/tabs_LC_05.pdf.

April 6, 2006

Melissa Bradbury is engaged to Jason Johnson and the two are planning a July, 2006 wedding in Tampa.  A note from Melissa:  Hey all! Just an update for everyone on all the plans and what is happening in our lives right now. Just an FYI to add to all this info...Jay and I are moving. We finally sold my townhouse after 3 long months and we bought a new house nearby! We will send more updates soon!

You can visit the couple's wedding webpage at:  http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/MelissaBradbury&JasonJohnson.
The guest password: melandjay

I retired from teaching in 2000 and had to quit coaching swimming in 2004 because of skin cancer.  I now teach part time and teach painting as well as paint landscapes and seascapes.  I have a web site showing my art work at www.enricomaschino.com.  Check it out.  I have 12  grandchildren and still keep in touch with some of my former swimmers.

I have many wonderful memories from my years of coaching at CVST.  The team had been in existence for 2 to 3 years as I remember when I took over in the early 70's.  We were in the old pool the first year I coached and used an old wall clock for a pace clock.  We only had a few kickboards so I made some from styrofoam.  We went to meets almost every weekend during the summers and celebrated our victories at Pizza Hut which we got kicked out of after we became a little too rowdy.  We all used to stay at the same overnight locations and would cook out and drink after the days program.

We had a dynamite 8&under and 9&10 year old age group which Scott inherited.  I've got some team and candid pictures which I will send to get posted on the web.  I've got lots of stories to share and will do so at our reunion.  Am looking forward to seeing my old friends again.

Enrico (Rico) Maschino
 

I have received word about the upcoming reunion in May, and must say that I will not be attending.  It turns out that yet another CVST  alum will be departing for the Sandbox.  I have received orders to be the Commanding Officer of the Coast Guard Cutter ADAK out of Bahrain (this is a good thing, heck I actually asked to go).  I'm currently in training, and will be departing in a few weeks.  As soon as I find out what my e-mail address is over there, I will give an update.

Mike Cintron

February 15, 2006

CVST Golf Tourney & Dinner (Reunion) May 15th

The Carrollwood Village Swim Team will be holding it’s first Golf Tournament & Alumni Dinner (Reunion) on Monday, May 15, 2006, at the Emerald Greens Golf & Country Club (formerly the Carrollwood Village Golf & Tennis Club).  All Alumni, Alumni Parents and friends of the CVST Program over the years are encouraged to come back and join in the fun!  See some of your old swim buddies, coaches & parents while at the same time helping out your old swim team.  We will be sending out more information in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out!

If you know of any former CVST swimmers or their parents that are not members the CVST Alumni Association, please pass the word on so that they can sign up for the Alumni Association on-line at the CVST Website’s Alumni Page at www.carrollwoodswimming.org/Alumni.htm. 

We are also looking for .jpeg/.jpg copies the annual CVST Team Pictures from 1972 to 1985 for the CVST Website and any other CVST related pictures people might have, also in .jpeg/.jpg format, for a slide presentation at the Reunion Dinner.

Again, remember to save the date and if you know of any one not on the website’s Alumni Association list, drop them a note and let them know to get signed up so we can get them this and all the information that will be coming out in the weeks ahead.  We look forward to seeing everyone in May,

Mike Kenny   *   Michelle Gorecki   *   Scott Thomas

Hello all CVST Swimmers from the past who may remember me.  I just returned back to the states from a deployment in Afghanistan and I will be back there in the summer of 2007...  But I would love to hear from you guys and see how all is doing.  Keep in touch.

David Phillips (nauticad@aol.com)

Amy Fontanella and Brad Perez, both CVST Alumni, were engaged over the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Brad proposed while they were both visiting family in Tampa for the holiday.  Brad is currently in Medical School at Duke University and Amy is and elementary school teacher.  They are planning a Summer wedding.

Hey guys (it's Jennifer Dziuvenis) ... no marriages or children (thank god!) for me .. but here's an update:
 
I am in my second year of law school at the University of Kansas ... studying environmental law.  I had an amazing summer ....  finished my second Ironman at Ironman Coeur d'Alene (and signed up to do it again next year) and studied in Austria.  Still with the same boy (of 3.5 years!) but no ring (yet!!)
 
Here's my finish picture from Coeur d'Alene this summer :)

Congratulations to CVST Alum, Chris Hadden and his wife Faith who welcomed their second child, Austin Timothy Hadden, on August 1st.  He came in at 9 pounds, nine ounces.

CVST Alum, D'Arcy Spiese, serving in Iraq sent the CVST swimmers a note of thanks for her latest care package:

Hey it's D'Arcy, how are you?  I don't know if any of my e-mails have gotten through; I've moved a couple times.  I'm going to try this and send a couple pics to you on this, let me know if this gets through.  By the way, I did get the other package too (as you can see :) ) please tell the kids thank you!!  And that my favorite stroke will never be butterfly. :)

You can drop D'Arcy a note by e-mail at: SpieseDL@cssemnf-wiraq.usmc.mil

Andrea L Luallen-Egg is still swimming and swimming fast!  The USA Masters Swimming Top 10 Ranking just came out and Andrea is ranked in a number of events for both the 35-39 and 40-44 age groups.  Her rankings in the 35-39 age group include:  50y Back-5th, 100y Back-4th, and 200y Back-5th.  In the 40-44 age group:   50y Back-4th, 100y Back-2nd, 200y Back-3rd, 200y Fly-8th, 200y IM-10th.  For all the Rankings, Click Here.

Grant Nelson who is attending the University of Kentucky on a swimming scholarship and training this summer with Pine Crest Swim Team made his first cut for the 2008 Olympic Trials this week at the Speedo Champions Series Sectional Meet, in Ft. Lauderdale.  Grant went a 2:02.82 in the 200 Meter Butterfly finishing second in the event.

Kristen Bolles got engaged to her boyfriend of 2 years, Tyler, on July 15th while on a cruise to Cozumel.  No official dates yet, but they are thinking maybe next fall (2006).

Brad Perez graduated from Georgetown University, in Washington, DC this spring and will be attending Duke University's Medical School in Durham, North Carolina this fall.

Jimmy Butler and Tammy Woeckner announced their engagement April and are looking into a January 1st, wedding at the new Emerald Greens Golf & Country Club Pool (formerly the Carrollwood Golf & Tennis Club).

Abby (Barnett) and Tim Kelly and announced that Jordan McQuoid Kelly was born June 11, 2005. He weighed 8 Lbs. 3 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.  Unfortunately there were some complications when Jordan was born. He was in the Neo Natal Care Unit for the first four days of his life but has recovered fully and is doing wonderfully. As for Tim and Abby....well they're still trying to figure out this whole parent thing...smile.
 

Christie (Dykema) and Blake Barreiro were married in Largo, Florida, on June 4th.  CVST Alumni in attendance at the wedding were Kristen Bolles, Sarah Evans, Michael Gorecki, Michelle Gorecki, Katie (Fontanella) Hall, Kallie Krusoe, Ryan Nelson and Jim Kelly.

Kristy (Parlett) Udagawa and her husband Steve welcomed their first child, Ethan Mitsuo Udagawa on June 10th at 7:12am.  Ethan came in at 9.5 pounds, 21.5 inches.  Kristy, Ethan and Steve are all doing well, and Ethan's looks seem to change daily.