Saturday, February 27, 2010

DRAFT Minutes from the 2010 Annual Membership Meeting

February 23, 2010



Called to Order: 6:35 PM
Facilitated by: Ardis Rukavina
Held at: Richland Public Library, Gallery Room
Adjourned: 7:20 PM



The meeting was called to order and a quorum was established.

Minutes from the 2009 meeting were distributed and approved.

Treasurers Report:
Angie Rhyne – Outgoing Treasurer
The prior year (2009) statement of financial position was presented and discussed.
Note worthy items:


  • The pool began the year with approximately $2,600 in the checking account and ended 2009 with $6,600. There are also two CDs worth approximately $10,400.

  • Utilities came in under budget because the pool had anticipated an increase in natural gas prices when the price actually was less; also the City of Richland utilities were substantially less than expected due to turning off utilities for most of the year.

  • $600.00 was budgeted for landscaping but when the board solicited estimates from landscaping firms they far exceeded what was in the budget.
The 2010 budget was presented and discussed.
Noteworthy items:

  • $2,500 has been set aside to purchase a CD for the pool.

  • $2,300 has been budgeted for pool improvements.

  • The payroll budget has increased because lifeguard hours will be added from 10:00 am-12:00 noon Monday-Saturday for the 2010 season.

  • The board purchased Quickbooks upon the recommendation of auditors.
    The 2010 budget was approved by the assembled members.

Plans and Projects
The board will have to take a phased approach to making safety improvements, repairing the gazebo, and attending to the landscaping. The board is interested in hearing from the membership about possible landscaping options. Trees and other vegetation are overgrown and they drop leaves and other debris into both the pool and the wading pool. It is a mess to clean out of the pool and is affecting pumps and pool systems. In addition the sprinkler system must be updated and the parking lot is in need of repairs.

Marty Arntzen mentioned that pool system schematics are in the pump room and will come in handy for these projects.

Board Elections
The following members were newly elected to the board and will serve during the 2010 and 2011 seasons.

  • President Elect – Donna Glass

  • Junior Pool Manager – Dor Collado

  • Treasurer – Doug Teachout
These new officers join returning board members

  • Ardis Rukavina – President

  • Karen Buxton – Secretary

  • Kellie Jenkins – Pool Manager

Important Dates
Pool keys:
Keys may be picked up at the following dates and times:

  • May 22, 9:00 AM-12:00 noon

  • May 29, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Pool opens: May 29
Membership dues payment with no late fee: June 7

Closing Remarks
Outgoing president Diane Turney encouraged members to attend at least one of the potlucks held during the summer.

Outgoing pool manager Michelle Smith asked former board members to return their master keys.

Outgoing treasurer Angie Rhyne went through the treasurer archives in order to dispose of old records that no longer needed to be kept. She discovered that records 1996-2002 are missing. If a past board member has any of these, please return them to current treasurer Doug Teachout.

Meeting Adjourned.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Pool Fact

The Northview Swim Club pool holds 81,750 gallons of water.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Mark Your Ballots

Happy Valentine's Day

Ballots for the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting have gone out. A great big thank you to members Doug Teachout, Donna Glass, and Dor Collado who stepped up to volunteer for the vacant positions. If you need a ballot and didn't get one, please contact me at 375-3140. Ballots will also be available at the meeting.

Annual Membership Meeting
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
6:30-7:30 PM
Richland Public Library
Gallery Room

I hope to see you there!

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Pool Board Members Needed

We are just a few weeks away from the annual membership meeting and we still need members willing to stand for election to two positions on the pool board. Please come forward and volunteer to serve as President Elect or Jr. Pool Manager. The duties for these positions are included in the Membership Handbook posted here on the blog.

Members are elected to two year terms and dues are waived while you serve on the board. If you are interested in serving or need more information, please contact Karen Buxton at 375-3140.

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Why I Choose to Serve on the Northview Swim Club Pool Board

The annual membership meeting is coming up on February 23rd and we will be electing three new pool board members for two year terms. Last year when Kellie Jenkins called and asked me to serve I had to think about that decision. I have been a member of the club for 10 years. My husband served as pool manager but I hadn’t done my part to personally invest in a neighborhood resource that I enjoy so much.

Of course, my membership dues are waived for the two years that I serve but there are other benefits to participating in pool management. As a lap swimmer I tend to see the same folks each time I swim so in addition to experiencing a new sense of ownership for the pool, I have met many more of my neighbors. My service gives me an opportunity to give back to my community and help shape the future of an attraction that I want to see managed well. I appreciate how much pool board members before me have invested in providing neighborhood families with an excellent place to exercise and relax. I wanted to be part of that tradition.

Karen Buxton
Secretary, Northview Swim Club

Saturday, January 16, 2010

January 16, 2010 Newsletter

Annual Meeting – Mark your calendars for the 2010 Northview Swim Club Annual Meeting. We will meet from 6:30-7:30 pm February 23rd in the Gallery at the Richland Public Library. Come discuss pool business, pay your dues, and sign up for a work party to earn a $75 credit. We look forward to seeing you again.

2010 Dues – The proposed budget for 2010 will include annual dues remaining the same at $325. Pay your dues on or before the annual meeting and get a $25 discount. Payment is due June 7, 2010. Payments received after June 7th are subject to a 10% late fee.


Join the Pool Board and Swim Free– The membership will need to elect three new pool board members this year:

  • President-Elect
  • Junior Pool Manager
  • Treasurer

Join the board for a two-year term and your dues will be waived while you serve. This is an opportunity to make improvements to the policies and operation of the pool. Please contribute to this wonderful neighborhood gathering place by lending your talents and energy to the board.


Important Dates

  • Annual Meeting: February 23
  • Discounted dues must be received: February 23
  • Opening Work Parties: May 15 & May 22
  • Pool Opens: May 29
  • Dues payment with no late fee: June 7

Pool Board

  • Outgoing President: Diane Turney, 539-8386
  • Outgoing Treasurer: Angie Rhyne, 375-4020
  • Outgoing Pool Manager: Michelle Smith,375-1320
  • President: Ardis Rukavina, 375-4704
  • Secretary: Karen Buxton, 375-3140
  • Pool Manager: Kellie Jenkins, 375-9070

Monday, January 11, 2010

Annual Membership Meeting

Happy New Year!

Annual Membership Meeting – Mark your calendars for the 2010 Northview Swim Club Annual Membership Meeting. We will meet from 6:30-7:30 pm February 23rd in the Gallery at the Richland Public Library. Come discuss pool business, pay your dues, and sign up for a work party to earn a $75.00 credit. We look forward to seeing you again.