Closing Work Party Volunteers Needed

If you are interested in earning a work credit and are available to work Sept. 12th to close the pool, please contact Ardis Rukavina at 375-4704. She is looking for additional pool members to fill vacancies on the work party.

Closing Potluck

If you plan to be in town over Labor Day weekend, why not head down to the pool and join your friends and neighbors for an end of the season potluck. Bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share. The Pool Board will provide paper plates, eating utensils and water to drink.

August 2009 Newsletter

Closing Potluck September 5th - Summer is winding down and school will start soon. Please join your friends and neighbors at the pool Saturday, September 5th at 6:00 PM for the final potluck of the season. Bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share. The Pool Board will provide paper plates, eating utensils and water to drink.

Lifeguard Hours - Lifeguards are scheduled for the following hours through August 30th and over Labor Day Weekend.

Monday-Saturday
10:00 AM-12:00 Noon
1:30-5:00 PM
6:00-9:00 PM

Sunday
1:30-5:00 PM
6:00-9:00 PM

The week of August 31st-September 4th lifeguard hours will be limited as follows:

Monday-Friday
3:00-5:00 PM
6:00-9:00 PM

Swim Diapers - Infants and toddlers not yet potty trained must wear a swim diaper into the water of either pool. If your young child does not have a swim diaper, please do not permit him or her in the water.

No Smoking - Smoking is not permitted inside the pool fence or within 25 feet of the entrance to the pool.

Pool Board - Please feel free to contact any of the pool board members with questions or concerns about the pool.

President: Diane Turney (539-8386)
President Elect: Ardis Rukavina (375-4704)
Secretary: Karen Buxton (375-3140)
Treasurer: Angie Rhyne (375-4020)
Pool Manager: Michelle Smith (375-1320)
Jr. Pool Manager: Kellie Jenkins (375-9070)

July 2009 Newsletter

The swim season is off to a good start. We hope you've had many chances to enjoy the pool.

Upcoming Potluck July 25th - Mark your calendar. We will hold our second summer potluck on Saturday, July 25th at 5:30. We had a great turnout for the first potluck despite some rain. Please join us at the pool; it won't be as much fun without you,

Lifeguard hours - Children under 16 years of age must be supervised. Children 9 and older are welcome to swim while a lifeguard is on duty or with an adult. We request that children wait until 1:30 PM to arrive for afternoon swimming. Lifeguards are scheduled for the following hours:

Sunday - Saturday: 1:30-5:00 PM
Sunday - Thursday: 6:00-9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 6:00-10:00 PM

Slide and Diving Board - Enjoy the slide and diving board during the hours posted above and when a lifeguard is present. These apparatus may only be used while a lifeguard is on duty and not during lap swim.

Lifeguard Chair - The lifeguard chair is off-limits to everyone except the lifeguard. Members and guests may not use the chair for any reason.

Lap Swim - Lap swim is scheduled every day from 12:00 noon-1:30 PM and from 5:00-6:00 PM. Recreational swimmers must leave the water so that members who wish to swim laps have full access to the pool during scheduled hours.

Now Accepting Lifeguard Applications - Michelle Smith, pool manager, is recruiting for the positions of part-time and substitute lifeguards. Please contact Michelle at 375-1320 for more information.

Please Remember Your Key - Please bring your key with your and let yourself into the pool. Do not open the gate for people who ask to be admitted. They may not be members and should not be using the pool. If you have lost or misplaced your key, please contact Karen Buxton, 375-3140 for a replacement.

Band-Aids - If you have an open wound or cut that must be covered by a band-aid, for your safety and for the safety of others, please do not use the pool. Band-aids are prohibited.

Picnics and food - You are welcome to eat your picnics and snacks in the covered area and on the aggregate (rocked cement) area of the pool grounds. Health rules prohibit eating in or near the water.

Northview Swim Club Blog - The Northview Swim Club Membership Handbook for 2009 is now posted on the blog.

Pool Board Members
President: Diane Turney - 539-8386
President Elect: Ardis Rukavina - 375-4704
Secretary: Karen Buxton - 375-3140
Treasurer: Angie Rhyne - 375-4020
Pool Manager: Michelle Smith - 375-1320
Jr. Pool Manager: Kellie Jenkins - 375-9070

Please feel free to contact any of the pool board members with questions, comments, suggestions, or concerns about the pool.

Lifeguard Chair

Please remember that the lifeguard chair is off-limits to everyone except the lifeguard. Do not permit children to jump from the chair into the pool. This is a pool rule that must be observed by members and guests alike.

Questions or Problems?

You are welcome to contact any of the volunteer pool board members with questions or problems. Questions about lifeguards, pool cleanliness, or other issues relating to the pool itself may be addressed to Sr. Pool Manager, Michelle Smith, 375-1320.

Potluck

Thanks so much to all of you who braved the cloudy skies and rain to attend the potluck on Saturday. It was great to see all of you. If you missed it, never fear; two more are planned for later in the summer.

Does it get any better than this?

I took advantage of lap swim this afternoon from 1:00-1:30. My husband and I had the pool to ourselves and it was glorious. The pool temperature is a perfect 82 degrees. The lifeguard arrived about 1:20 and swimmers began to congregate. At 1:30 about 15 swimmers of all ages were ready to enjoy beautiful sunny afternoon at the pool.

You could be swimming with us. If you are interested in a membership, call Karen Buxton 375-3140 for more information.

The Pool is Open

The weather this past weekend was beautiful and the water was wonderful. If you haven't yet paid your dues and picked up your keys, do it today. You don't want to miss out on a single opportunity to enjoy a swim. Dues must be paid by June 1st to avoid a late penalty. Contact Karen Buxton, 375-3140 to make arrangements.



The opening potluck is coming up soon. Come visit with your friends and neighbors and relax by the pool.

Northview Swim Club Pool Preparations

Filling the Pool -- The photo above shows the pool being filled this weekend with a fire hose. Begin enjoying the beautiful water opening day, Saturday, May 23rd. Come cool-off, relax, and meet your friends and neighbors.

Pool Keys -- Pick up your keys and begin the swim season this Saturday, May 23rd. Karen Buxton will be there between 1:00-3:00 to collect dues and distribute new keys. If you haven't yet picked up your key and can't make it next Saturday, please contact Karen Buxton (375-3140) to make other arrangements.

Dues – This year’s dues are $325. Please be aware that a change was made in the membership dues schedule for late fees. Membership dues must be paid by June 1, 2009 to avoid incurring a late fee.

Opening Potluck – Just a reminder, we will hold our season opening potluck on Saturday, June 6th at 5:30 PM. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. The potlucks are a fun, relaxing way to meet fellow members.

Pool Opening Work Party

Step 1: Emerald green -- the process to aquamarine. The cover was removed and the pool drained.

Sweeping up the parking lot.

Pool board members were there to lend a hand.

The sun was shining for us.

Tentative 2009 Schedule

The tentative operating schedule for 2009 is:

Monday-Thursday: 6:30AM – 9:00PM
Friday-Saturday: 6:30AM – 10:00PM
Sunday: 12:00PM – 9:00PM

Summer Lifeguard Hours
Sunday-Saturday: 1:30PM – 5:00PM
Sunday-Thursday: 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Friday-Saturday: 6:00PM – 10:00 PM

School Lifeguard Hours 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Please note that the pool closes every evening at 9:00PM when school is in session.

The pool is always closed for lightening, bad weather or when the air temperature falls below 65 degrees.

Pool Schedule:
5:30AM - 6:30AM: Pool Cleaning
6:30AM – 8:00AM: Open swim/no lifeguard
8:00AM – 9:00AM: Optional Swim Team
9:00AM – Noon: Open swim / NO lifeguard
Noon – 1:30PM: Lap swim only / NO lifeguard
1:30PM – 5:00PM: Open swim lifeguard on duty
5:00PM – 6:00PM: Lap swim only / NO lifeguard
6:00PM – 9:00PM: Open Swim lifeguard on duty (Mon-Thurs)
6:00PM-10:00PM: Swim lifeguard on duty (Fri-Sat)

Each week the pool is super-chlorinated by the addition of high levels of chlorine on Saturday night to kill bacteria and algae. The pool gates will remain locked until 12:00 PM Sunday.

Northview Swim Club Newsletter

April 26, 2009

Welcome to the 2009 swimming season at Northview Swim Club! For those who were unable to attend the Annual Meeting, the 2009 officers are:

President: Diane Turney (539-8386)
President Elect: Ardis Rukavina (375-4704)
Secretary: Karen Buxton (375-3140)
Treasurer: Angie Rhyne (375-4020)
Pool Manager: Michelle Smith (375-1320)
Jr. Pool Manager: Kellie Jenkins (375-9070)

Pool Opening Date – the Pool will open on Saturday May 23, 2009 at 1:00 PM.

Opening Potluck – we will hold our season opening potluck on Saturday, June 6th at 5:30 PM. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. The potlucks are a fun, relaxing way to meet fellow members.

Keys – we replace the gate locks each year. In an effort to conserve resources, we are requiring members to return last year’s pool keys or be accessed a $5.00 replacement fee. Keys will be distributed only to Members in good standing.
Keys are available for pickup at the pool on May 9th and 16th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (noon), or on Saturday May 23rd from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Alternative arrangements to pick up keys may be made by contacting Karen Buxton.
When picking up keys, members will be asked to sign a new release form to update their membership.

Dues – this year’s dues are $325. The Board did not wish to raise dues; however, increased costs have made it necessary. The broken black irrigation pipe that runs underneath the parking lot must be repaired and we must install special grate covers and an automatic pump shut-off valve to comply with new federal regulations. The new grate covers and shut-off valve must be installed before the pool can be opened. With an aging pool, we will begin to see more items that require repair or replacement. We tried to make the budget as tight as we could yet cover the expenses. Please be aware that a change was made in the membership dues schedule for late fees. Membership dues must be paid by June 1, 2009 to avoid incurring a late fee.

Lifeguards and Pool Openers Wanted – Northview is currently hiring lifeguards and pool openers. Members and their families are encouraged to apply. Lifeguards must be 16 or older and pool openers 14 or older to be considered for positions.

Work Credits – opportunities exist for members in good standing to earn one $75.00 work credit. If you are interested, please contact Ardis Rukavina by May 1, 2009.

Member Handbooks – to save money and trees, members will receive a copy of the current membership handbook by e-mail. Members, who do not have email, may request a printed copy.

New Party Rules – parties will now require a $50 non-refundable fee to cover the cost associated with hiring a lifeguard. A refundable damage deposit of $100 is also required. The gazebo is available to use for all parties.

Memberships Available –there are 10 memberships available for purchase. If you know of a family on your street who may be interested in joining our pool, please contact Karen Buxton. Memberships will sell for $400, which includes this season’s dues.

Questions -- if you have any questions or concerns regarding the pool or suggestions for improving the pool operations, please feel free to contact any of the pool board officers.

Pool key pick-up times.

• Saturday,May 9, 2009: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
• Saturday, May 16, 2009: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
• Saturday, May 23, 2009: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Work Parties (Contact Ardis Rukavina to sign up)

• Saturday May 9, 2009: 8:00 am-12:00 noon
• Saturday May 16, 2009: 8:00 am -12:00 noon

Memberships are available for purchase. Please let your friends know!