Frequently Asked Questions

Jump In Fidalgo! is a group of community volunteers working together to support, promote, and sustain Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center.For more than 50 years, this community facility has served generations of Fidalgo Island residents, providing opportunities for recreation, fitness, swim instruction, therapy, and social connection. Since opening in 1975, the pool and fitness center has become an essential community resource. Today, however, the facility is showing its age and requires significant care to remain safe, functional, and accessible. Preserving and improving this vital asset is important for the health, well-being, and quality of life of current and future residents.Recent failed ballot measures sought to address the facility’s financial and operational needs, as well as necessary long-term improvements. Jump In Fidalgo! is committed to providing clear information about the facility’s budget challenges and helping Fidalgo Islanders understand the available options for maintaining the facility and planning for its future.

Jump In Fidalgo! is a Political Action Committee (PAC) registered in Washington State. PACs are allowed to raise funds that promote political advocacy and support of related ballot initiatives. As a political action committee (PAC), contributions are not tax-deductible. On the other hand, Friends of Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. A charitable organization cannot influence political campaigns and therefore contributions are tax-deductible. Individuals may be active supporters of both groups, as permitted by state and federal statute. Friends of the Fidalgo Pool & Fitness and Jump In Fidalgo!  are distinct entities governed by separate laws.Jump In Fidalgo! is a group of community volunteers committed to increasing awareness of the importance of Fidalgo Pool & Fitness Center and its benefit to our entire Fidalgo Island community. This group also supports appropriate ballot measures to ensure the pool continues its role as a vital community resource for the long term.  Our role is political advocacy.

Your time, talents, and ideas are invaluable contributions to our campaign!There are many ways to get involved, including:FundraisingMarketing and outreachParticipating in community forumsStaffing information tables at community eventsSpeaking to local community groupsDoorbelling and distributing campaign literatureTaking part in community-wide events We welcome volunteers of all experience levels and would be delighted to help you find a role that matches your interests and availability. Please visit our Volunteer page to learn how you can get involved!

Donations can be made by clicking the Donate button or by mailing a check to Jump In Fidalgo!Checks should be made payable to Jump In Fidalgo!, and sent to:Jump In Fidalgo!PO Box 3003Anacortes, WA 98221The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) requires your name, address, phone number, employment status and employer’s name and address with contributions. This information is used only by Jump In Fidalgo! to build our base of supporters, and to respond to or contact supporters via phone, email, or newsletter. Your phone and email data are not accessible to the public in the data posted on the PDC website.Donations to Political Action Committees are not tax-deductible.​

All contributions are gratefully accepted and will be used to support our mission.  Contributions will be used to:Promote voter participation through signage and other outreach effortsShare information with the community through our websiteProvide election information mailingsConduct voter outreach by mail, through forums, and in personParticipate in community events to raise awareness and understandingDevelop connections with other vital community organizations The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) requires your name, address, phone number, employment status and employer’s name and address with contributions.​Donations to Political Action Committees are not tax-deductible.