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Cheque presentation by representatives of the Rotary Club of Barrie regarding the Adult Swim to Survive Program.
Mayor Lehman explained that the Swim to Survive Program was designed by the Lifesaving Society to teach adults the necessary skills to survive an unexpected fall into water. He noted that the City of Barrie had provided a free grade three Swim to Survive Program at all its indoor pools in partnership with the Lifesaving Society of Canada. Mayor Lehman advised that last year, the Rotary Club of Barrie approached the City of Barrie to be a partner in providing a lifesaving swim program for adults regardless of their ability to pay for lessons. He noted that the Adult Swim to Survive Program will be held on Fridays from March 28th to June 6th between 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and there is room for 24 participants in each lesson.
Kellee Hogan, Recreation Programmer expressed her excitement regarding the Rotary Club's partnership with the City of Barrie again in 2014. She noted that there were 90 participants in 2013 and 20 currently registered for the 2014 Adult Swim to Survive Program.
Mr. Bob Greer, President of the Barrie Rotary Club presented Mayor Lehman with a cheque for $1,100 to pay for the swim instructors associated with the Adult Swim to Survive Program and indicated that he hopes that this will continue to be an annual event for the City of Barrie.