July 2012 Newsletter

Celebrate Independence Day at the pool. Relax and visit with friends and neighbors on July 4^th while a lifeguard keeps an eye on swimmers in the water. Bring a main dish and salad or dessert to share. The club will provide paper plates, utensils, and napkins. Grills will also be available if you want to bring something to barbeque. July 4 lifeguard hours are 1:00-5:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you there.

Volunteer Auditors Needed

Earn a $75 work credit and help the club by volunteering to audit the Northview Swim Club books. If you are able to help, call Roger Mann at 947-6142.

Treasurer Urgently Needed

Northview Swim Club is in urgent need of a volunteer who is able to take over the treasurer’s duty in July. Members should contact Board President Kellie Jenkins at 375-9070 to volunteer.

June 2012 Newsletter

Happpy Father's Day to all Northview Swim Club Members!

Volunteer Needed

Northview Swim Club Treasurer, Roger Mann is moving and will not beable to complete his term. The club urgently needs a member to step up and fillthe remainder of his two year term beginning this summer in July. Please callKellie Jenkins, Board President at 375-9070 for more information about theposition or to volunteer.

Summer is Here; Key Pick-up You Key and Start Swimming!

If you haven’t paid your dues or picked up your key yet, you canstill do that. June 9 was the last day to pay your dues without a late fee, butthe weather is warming up and the water is great. Call Karen Buxton, 375-3140to make arrangements, and enjoy the pool all summer long.

2012 Swim Season Schedule

Monday-Saturday

7:00-8:00 AM Adult Reflection Swim

8:00 AM-12:00 noon Unguarded Family Swim - Under 18 mustbe 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 adultmember(Names of private lifeguards can be provided for those who wish to hireone)

Sunday

Pool opens at 12:00 PM due to super chlorination onSaturday 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 beaccompanied by a parent or adult member

Questions or Problems?

Complaintsand concerns should be directed to Northview Swim Club President, KellieJenkins, 375-9070. Please remember that pool board members are volunteers. Ifyou have ideas about how to improve the operation of the pool, join the poolboard and improve your swim experience while you contribute to the neighborhood.

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

September Newsletter

The President's View

Each year, the pool board struggles with memberships, getting people to pay dues that pays for maintenance and the luxury of having lifeguards on duty so many hours each day.

Did you know that your membership equates to ownership? If something were to happen and we had to sell the property, for whatever reason, each member/owner would receive a share of the sale. I suggest that you don't think of the annual fees as dues but as maintenance fees. You probably pay more than $325 over the summer months for your utilities alone, let alone any other maintenance. Utilities are just a part of what the annual fees pays for; there's also insurance, salaries, pool supplies (i.e., chlorine, soda ash, filters, etc.).

As it is, we have 15 open memberships, that equates to $4,875 in maintenance fees that we are having to work around. I don't know if you've noticed, but we've had some major work done at the pool this summer - most recently, the parking lot was patched, sealed and restriped. Looks a lot better, don't you think? Some of the work isn't so obvious. Although, I think the men are glad to have hot water for showers again this season (had a leak at the end of the season last year that resulted in having to shut off the hot water to the men's room). We've had leaks in the sprinkler system that have ended up with excess water running off and going down the street. Every time you fix one leak, another shows up.

Our pool is aging and so are the facilities supporting it. I don't think any of us wants to lose our pool due to lack of preventative maintenance. We can't do preventative maintenance without memberships. What can you do to help us get new members for next season? I would love to hear your ideas. Send me an email at dmsglass@hotmail.com and let me know your thoughts. I'll bring them to our next board meeting.

Kudos to our ad hoc property committee, Ken Buxton, Brad Jenkins and Jan Stephan, for being actively involved in the maintenance of the grounds. I really appreciate how much they care about Northview Swim Club and the time they have put into the projects I've mentioned.

Donna Glass, Northview Swim Club President, 375-6082

Pool Closes September 18

The last day to swim at Northview will be Sunday, September 18. The pool will close at 6:30 pm. Two members are needed to help pool board members winterize and shut down after the pool closes. If you are interested in earning a work credit please contact Kellie Jenkins at 375-9070.

Call for Board Members

A big thank you to Ryan Fox, who has stepped forward to run for Jr. Pool Manager in the 2012 season. Please consider volunteering to serve on the Northview Swim Club Pool Board next swim season. Board members serve two year terms and in return membership dues are waived during their tenure. We need members to volunteer for President Elect and Treasurer.

Contact any pool board member to let them know you are interested.

Pool Board Members

Donna Glass, President, 375-6082

Vacant, Preside Elect

Karen Buxton, Secretary, 375-3140

Kellie Jenkins, Pool Manager, 375-9070

Doug Teachout, Treasurer, 375-3330

Dave Holmberg, Jr. Pool Manager, 460-1760

Northview Swim Club

PO Box 574
Richland, WA 99352
http://northviewswimclub.blogspot.com

May 2011 Newsletter

Swim Season is Approaching
Finally, the days are getting warmer; pretty soon we will be complaining about the heat. The lucky members of the Northview Swim Club will be able to cool off this summer with a dip in the pool. Bring the whole family and enjoy the water. Opening day is Saturday May 28th.

Pay Your Dues and Pick-up Keys
Members must pay dues and sign the release form in order to pick-up a key. Members, who want two keys, will be charged and additional $5.00 for the second key. Karen Buxton will have a table set up at the pool next Saturday and on opening day for your convenience.

• May 21st: 8:00 AM-12:00 noon
  


• May 29th: 1:00-3:00 PM

Reminder: The last day to pay your dues without a 10% late fee is June 7, 2011.

Parking Lot under Construction

Underground sprinklers are being repaired and part of the parking lot has been dug up. You will not be able to use it until repairs have been completed. The board hopes to have it completed before the pool opens for the season, but if you drive to pay your dues and pick up your key, the parking lot will not be available.

Memberships Available
The pool has some open memberships. Invite your friends and neighbors to join the club. For more information contact Karen Buxton, 375-3140.

School Lifeguard Hours*

Lifeguard hours will be limited until school is out.

Monday- Thursday: 3:00- 5:00 PM; 6:30-9:00 PM
Friday: 3:00- 5:00 PM; 6:30-10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon; 1:00-5:00 PM; 6:30-10:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00-5:00 PM; 6:30-9:00 PM

*Hours are subject to change without notice.

Tentative Regular Operating Schedule for 2011 Swim Season

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

Summer Lifeguard Hours
10:00AM – 12:00PM (Mon-Sat)
1:00PM – 5:00PM (Every Day)
6:30PM – 9:00PM (Sun-Thurs)
6:30PM – 10:00 PM (Fri-Sat)
Pool Schedule
Sunday
11:00AM-12:00PM Pool Cleaning
12:00PM-1:00PM Lap Swim
1:00PM-5:00PM Open Swim Lifeguard on Duty
5:00PM – 6:30PM Lap Swim Only / NO lifeguard
6:30PM – 9:00PM Open Swim lifeguard on duty (Sun-Thurs)

Monday-Thursday
5:30AM - 6:30AM Pool Cleaning
6:30AM – 7:00AM Open Swim/NO Lifeguard
7:00AM – 8:00AM *Swim Team (open swim permitted if space available)
8:00AM –8:30AM *Swim Lessons (open swim permitted if space available)
8:30AM –10:00AM Open Swim/NO lifeguard
10:00AM – Noon Open Swim Lifeguard on Duty
Noon – 1:00PM Lap Swim Only / NO lifeguard
1:00PM – 5:00PM Open Swim Lifeguard on Duty
5:00PM – 6:30PM Lap Swim Only / NO lifeguard
6:30PM – 9:00PM Open Swim lifeguard on duty (Sun-Thurs)

Friday-Saturday
5:30AM - 6:30AM Pool Cleaning
6:30AM – 7:00AM Open Swim/NO Lifeguard
7:00AM – 8:00AM *Swim Team (open swim permitted if space available)
8:00AM –8:30AM *Swim Lessons (open swim permitted if space available)
8:30AM –10:00AM Open Swim/NO Lifeguard
10:00AM – Noon Open Swim Lifeguard on Duty
Noon – 1:00PM Lap Swim Only / NO Lifeguard
1:00PM – 5:00PM Open Swim Lifeguard on Duty
5:00PM – 6:30PM Lap Swim Only / NO Lifeguard
6:30PM-10:00PM Open Swim Lifeguard on Duty

Each Saturday evening the pool is super-chlorinated by the addition of high levels of chlorine to kill bacteria and algae. The pool is cleaned Sunday mornings from 11:00AM-12:00PM. The gates will remain locked until 12:00PM Sunday.

Help us Improve the Pool
Give your pool board members a call with your ideas.
Donna Glass, President Elect - 375-6082
Simone Wong, President Elect - 371-0973
Doug Teachout, Treasurer - 375-3330
Karen Buxton, Secretary - 375-3140
Dor Collado, Pool Manager - 375-0566
Kellie Jenkins, Jr. Pool Manager - 375-9070

February 2011 Newsletter

Annual Membership Meeting
The annual membership meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 24th from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Richland Public Library. We will provide you with a firm date in early March. Proposed dues for the 2011 swim season are $325. Dues paid prior to or at the meeting receive a discounted rate of $300.

Pool Board Elections
Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s that time of year again when love is in the air and Northview members are thinking about running for a position on the Pool Board of Directors. Kellie Jenkins has already expressed interest in the Jr. Pool Manager position. Which position interests you?

What does the Pool Board do?
As a working volunteer board, members see to opening, closing, and day-to-day operation of the pool during swim season including collecting member dues; distributing keys; hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising life guards and pool openers; paying pool bills, organizing potlucks; arranging for pool maintenance and repairs and seeing that the pool meets local, state, and federal health and safety regulations.

The Pool Board consists of six members, President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Sr. Pool Manager, and Jr. Pool Manager. Members serve rotating two year terms that provide for board continuity. The President Elect position fills the role of President during the second year of his/her term. Each position requires several hours of effort each week from spring prior to the pool opening through the end of the swim season. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves, do some work, and have a great time meeting your neighbors and learning about pool operations.

Three positions need to be filled this year.
Below are descriptions of positions to be filled this year as excerpted from the Northview Swim Club Membership Handbook.

President Elect
The President Elect serves as president in the second year of his/her term.

The President-elect shall assume the responsibilities of the President in his/her absence or incapacitation and be responsible for pool opening and closing in accordance with the schedule approved by the Board of Directors. The President-elect will assist pool managers to assure appropriate pool maintenance and operation throughout the pool season.

Secretary
The secretary shall be responsible for maintaining the records of the Club; preparing and distributing minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors and of the Membership; maintaining an up to date roster of members; preparing and issuing membership certificates; correspondence of the Club, including preparation and distribution of notices of meetings and the Annual Letter of the President. The Secretary will, at the direction of the Treasurer, collect fees and dues from members and issue pool keys. The Secretary will assist the President with ballot preparation; publish the member’s handbook annually, and circulation of monthly electronic newsletters.

Jr. Pool Manager
The Pool Managers shall be responsible for pool maintenance and operations, and ensuring the safe operation of the pool, including hiring and scheduling of lifeguards, pool assistants, and other operating staff, as authorized by the Board of Directors; ensuring that the pool operations are conducted in full accord with applicable laws and regulations; performance or oversight of the performance of such activities as pool chlorination, maintaining proper pool temperature and water chemistry, and enforcement of pool rules and maintenance of signage and of the parking lot and grounds. Pool Managers will assist the President-elect with pool opening and closing as necessary. Specific duties will be assigned to each manager.