Pool Closes This Weekend

The pool will close at 7:00 PM Sunday September 9th. It has been a great season; I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

Karen Buxton

Secretary

Extended Evening Family Swim Hours

Several member owners have requested that the pool remain open longer in the evening for unguarded family swim. Beginning today, Monday July 16, the pool operating hours will be extended in response to those requests.

New Operating Hours
Sunday: 12:00-9:00PM
Monday-Thursday: 7:00AM-9:00PM
Friday-Saturday: 7:00AM-10:00PM

Unguarded family swim begins each evening at 7:00PM. A parent or responsible adult must accompany swimmers under the age of 18. The slide may not be used during family swim and is available only when a lifeguard is on duty.

2012 Pool Board Contact Information

For questions about pool operation, swim lessons or swim team, and maintenance contact a pool manager: David Holmberg, 460-1760 or Ryan Fox, 375-0117

For questions about key replacement, dues payments or new memberships contact the secretary: Karen Buxton, 375-3140

For information about potlucks, pool party rental, pool opening and closing contact president elect: Donna Glass, 375-6082

For pool rules, membership policies, and general questions or concerns contact the president: Kellie Jenkins, 375-9070

For budget information (through August 2012), contact treasurer Roger Mann: 947-6142

Northview Swim Club Newsletter May 22, 2012

Important Dates and Times

May 26, 2012: Pool Opens, 12:00 Noon

May 26, 2012: Pay dues and pick up key, 1:00-3:00 PM

May 29, 2012: Call Karen Buxton at 375-3140 for dues payment and key pickup appointment, 6:30-7:30 PM

June 9, 2012: Last day to pay dues without a 10% late fee

June 9, 2012: Call Karen Buxton at 375-3140 for dues payment and key pickup appointment, 6:30-7:30 PM

Pay Dues and Pick up Pool Keys

Stop by the pool on opening day, Saturday May 26^th, pay your dues and pick up a key for the 2012 swim season.

If you can’t make it Saturday, call Karen Buxton at 375-3140, for an appointment at one of the following times:

Tuesday May 29^th from 6:30-7:30 PM

Saturday June 9^th from 10:00-12:00 noon

I am out-of-town from May 30-June 4 and keys will not be available for distribution while I am away.

Pool Hours Memorial Day Weekend

Pool opens 12:00 noon Saturday May 26

12:00-1:00 PM – Lap Swim

1:00-5:30 PM – Guarded Swim

5:30-7:00 PM – Lap Swim

7:00-9:00 PM Sat; 7:00-8:00 PM Sun-Mon. – Unguarded Family Swim, children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

Schedule until June 11, 2012

Weekdays

12:00- 1:00 PM Lap swim; arrange opening with Pool Board

5:30-7:00 PM Lap Swim

7:00-8:00 PM, Mon.-Thus.; 7:00-9:00 PM Fri. Unguarded family swim; minors under 18 must be accompanied by parent or adult member

Saturday

7:00-8:00 AM Adult reflection

8:00-12:00 PM Unguarded family swim; minors under 18 must be accompanied by parent or adult member

12:00 -1:00 PM Lap Swim

1:00-5:30 PM Guarded swim

5:30-7:00 PM Lap Swim

7:00-9:00 PM Unguarded family swim; minors under 18 must be accompanied by parent or adult member

Sunday

12:00-1:00 PM Lap swim

1:00-5:30 PM Guarded swim

5:30-7:00 PM Lap Swim

7:00-8:00 PM Unguarded family swim; minors under 18 must be accompanied by parent or adult member

2012 Swim Season Schedule; Regular Hours begin June 11.

Monday-Saturday

7:00-8:00 AM Adult Reflection Swim

8:00 AM-12:00 noon Unguarded Family Swim - Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult member

12:00-1:00 PM Lap swim

1:00-5:30 PM Guarded Swim

5:30- 7:00 PM Lap Swim

7:00- 8:00 PM Sun.-Thurs.; 7:00-9:00 PM Fri.-Sat. Unguarded Family Swim - Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult member

(Names of private lifeguards can be provided for those who wish to hire one)

Sunday

Pool opens at 12:00 PM due to super chlorination on Saturday evening

12:00-1:00 PM Lap Swim

1:00-5:30 PM Guarded Swim

5:30-7:00 PM Lap swim

7:00-8:00 PM Unguarded family swim - Under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult member

Get Ready for the Summer Swim Season

Summer is rapidly approaching and the pool will open soon. Pay your dues and pick up your keys so you can take advantage of the pool on opening day. You can pay dues, pick up your key and sign your waivier form next Saturday, May 19, from 8:00am-12:00noon.

Pool dues this year are $400

Bring your key from last year and exchange it for a new one. If you lost your key, the replacement fee is $5.00.
Opening day: May 26, 2012

Pool Keys Available for pick-up at Northview Swim Club:

May 19 8:00 am-12:00 noon and
May 26 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

The last day to pay dues without a 10% late fee is June 9, 2012.

Draft 2012 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes

March 29, 2012

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Called to order: 6:31 PM
Facilitated by: Kellie Jenkins
Held at: Richland Public Library, Gallery Room

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The meeting was called to order by outgoing President Donna Glass and a quorum of members was present. Minutes from the 2011 Annual Membership meeting were distributed and approved.

Treasurers Report

Doug Teachout presented highlights from the 2011 swim season and reviewed the proposed budget for 2012.

2011 Budget Highlights

• Declining membership resulted in a $5,000 budget deficit and required the board to cash in one of the CDs to pay its bills in 2011
• Anticipate additional loss of members in 2012
• 2011 costs required that we seal the parking lot and included other maintenance costs.

2012 Budget Highlights

• Increase in dues required to cover costs and rebuild our reserves
• Board members will also pay dues
• The underground sprinkler system cannot be patched any longer. The Board proposes replacing it with above ground drip irrigation
• Bath house roof maintenance that will need to be put on hold for 2012. The bath-house cedar roof needs to be repaired or completely replaced but the funds are not in the budget to do that. The Board was asked if there is an insurance advantage for putting on a composite roof. We will have to look into that.
• Lifeguard hours will be reduced. There will be no morning lifeguards and other hours may be curtailed
• This year we need to replace the solar cover that has not been factored into the 2012 budget because we do not have an estimated cost

The budget for 2012 was reviewed, discussed, and passed by the membership.

President's Report

Karen Buxton discussed the results of the membership survey.

Kellie Jenkins talked about changing the rules about who can come to the pool unsupervised. In order to limit pool liability in view of reduced lifeguard hours, the Board proposes changing the age of unsupervised swimmers to 18 and above. Anyone 17 and under would have to be accompanied by an adult if they want to swim during unguarded hours. Historically, pool vandalism has most often been committed by pool members and guests aged 14-17. Members discussed raising the age of unsupervised swimmers to 18 and agreed that it was a good idea. Kathy Arnzen asked if lifeguards would have to be 18 and Donna Glass explained that lifeguards who are 16 and 17 have lifesaving training and for that reason are qualified to supervise swimmers.

Forming an LLC was discussed as an option for limiting personal liability of members who are also owners of the pool. This would require hiring an attorney and those costs have not been assessed. We are not aware of any pool members who are attorneys who may be interested in providing legal counsel.

There was additional discussion about eliminating work party credits. Currently members earn a $75 work credit for 4 hours of work. The pool board can hire help at $10.00 an hour and save money.

Mrs. Kay Fox said work parties are a community building activity and President Kellie Jenkins said that the pool board would continue to sponsor Potlucks for community building. Christine McKinnon recommended that we ask for volunteers from the membership to help open and close the pool before hiring help.

Landscaping was discussed and Xeriscaping was recommended for the pool. Washington State University has a professor who has expertise in this area. Removal of the current landscaping is not without cost. All of the Pool Board members work or go to school full-time and do not have an abundance of time to devote to the pool landscaping. The pool does not have funding to hire landscapers.

Returning Board Members
President, Kellie Jenkins
Secretary, Karen Buxton
Pool Manager, David Holmberg

Board Elections
President Donna Glass asked for a motion to affirm the ballot. It was moved and approved. Incoming board members:
President Elect, Donna Glass
Treasurer, Roger Mann
Junior Pool Manager, Ryan Fox

Important Dates
Pool Keys Available: May 19 8:00 am-12:00 noon and May 26 1:00-3:00 pm
Dues payment with no late fee: June 9, 2012

Open Forum
Bob Lewis suggested looking at the costs to make flyers. Christine McKinnon and Bob Lewis agreed to join the ad-hoc committee.

Ad-hoc committee members:
Ken Buxton
Brad Jenkins
Jan Stephan
Bob Lewis
Christine McKinnon

Meeting Adjourned at 7:40 PM