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An organizational meeting of the Friends of the Haines Pool is set for 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the assembly chambers.

The meeting grew out of one held last week where representatives of different swimming pool user groups discussed goals, including promoting and supporting the pool and its staff.

The group heard an update on the pool sauna project from Tom Morphet, who has collected $7,800 toward the effort.

Users also discussed potential goals for a friends group, including helping recruit lifeguards and pool volunteers, raising money for pool improvements, and promoting the pool through publicity, special events and other methods.

Pool manager Rae Anne Galasso said she hoped the group might be able to help the facility meet requirements of the Model Aquatic Health Code, a set of regulations governing the pool.

Those at the meeting generally agreed to pursue nonprofit status, as it would allow the group to secure grant funding for projects. All pool users are encouraged to attend next week’s meeting. Call 766-2688 for more information.