Last Call

Plan on paying your dues and picking up your keys Saturday June 7 from 9:00 am -1:00 pm.  The 2014 dues are $400.  After June 7th a $10 late fee will apply.

Northview Swim Club (NSC)General Membership Meeting MinutesMay 19^th, 2014

Meeting Location:  Northview Swimming Pool

Start Time:  7:00 PM

The meeting started at 7:00 PM with members paying dues and signing release forms.  Christine McKinnon, NSC Secretary, collected fees, exchanged keys and collected the release forms.  The membership was called to order for the business portion of the meeting at 7:30 PM by Donna Glass, NSC President.  Two members of the previous board were present: Donna Glass and Ryan Fox.  Prior to this meeting, the board appointed Christine McKinnon as secretary and transferred Kellie Jenkins from Secretary to Jr. Pool Manager. There were 16 pool members present. 

The minutes from March 28, 2013 were read and approved by the members present.

The NSC 2014 Budget was presented for the members.  It was prepared by Ken Buxton, who was not present.  Questions were taken; highlights for needs for the upcoming year were heard.  Purchasing a new shower building roof and privacy fencing can wait for a bigger budget.  We need to purchase a new cover roller.  Dues were raised to $400 to cover annual operating costs.  Board members also pay dues.  Members liked having the higher temperature in the water (82 F) and agreed to pay the minimal cost to keep the temperature higher.  The pool is old.  Only 55 members paid from last year.  The motion to accept the budget was seconded and passed.

Dates to pick up keys and pay dues were set as:  May 24 12PM-2PM, May 31 9AM-1PM, June 7 9AM-1PM.  Kellie or Christine will be on hand to collect.  The late fee was discussed later in the meeting.

The floor was opened for board nominations.  Christine McKinnon will serve as Secretary, Kellie Jenkins will serve as Jr. Pool Manager.  Board positions were defined.  Alice Orrel is willing to be Treasurer.  George Mellinger is willing to be President Elect, and Donna Glass is willing to be President.  We need to look for an additional Jr. Pool Manager.  The motion to accept the nominees by verbal vote was seconded and passed.

The elected 2014 board members are: Donna Glass – President.  George Mellinger – President Elect.  Treasurer – Allice Orrell, Secretary – Christine McKinnon, (Assistant) Pool Manager – Kellie Jenkins

No water sliding during non life-guarded hours due to liability issues.  If members would like to create a flier for NSC advertising, please do and send to Christine McKinnon.  Adult swim hours are defined as 18 years and older.  The pool hours were read.  There was a discussion about allowing younger lap swimmers to swim during lap hours.  There is a need to get the electronic handbook out to the members.  Please do not move the in-pool stairs when swimming.  It is heavy and expensive.

Handbook adjustments discussions.   Four resolutions were included on the meeting agenda (and are printed in bold).

1. Change hand book language to reflect that husband and wife teams can serve in board positions, but will only have one vote per membership as per the handbook.

1).  Resolution did not pass – board will write actual wording for new changes.

2. Rewrite the handbook language to reflect that members not paying dues in the previous year will not be considered members in the current year.  The current handbook procedure is cumbersome and ineffective.

2) Discussion was held on the paperwork nightmare to track down people who don’t pay or renew their membership.  A definition is needed to decide when non-paying members are no longer members and when their ownership ceases. Consulting a lawyer is recommend.  Resolution did not pass – need more information.

3. Pro-rate the dues for newly joining members in the year they join.  For example, dues are $300 for a family that moves into the neighborhood in July, and $200 if they join in August.

3) A discussion was held on how to pro-rate membership fees for new members, either by week or day.   Resolution was not passed.  The board will write up a proposal for the next meeting.

4. Change late dues payment to a $10 fee instead of the 10% with interest over time as currently written in the handbook.

4) Resolution passed.

A request was made to redefine the lap swim time, to allow for younger serious lap swimmers.

A motion to adjourn was passed. 

June 2013 Newsletter

Dear Club Members:

I hope you have been enjoying the pool when the weather allows.

Due to popular demand, the closing time has been extended to 10:00PM daily, 7 days a week.

The pool schedule is:

Monday-Saturday

6:30-8:30 AM Adult Quiet Swim

8:30-12:00AM/PM Unguarded Family Swim

UNDER 18 MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT DURING UNGUARDED SWIM

12:00-1:00 PM Adult Lap Swim

1:00-5:30 PM Guarded Swim

5:30-7:00 PM Adult Lap Swim

7:00-10:00 PM Unguarded Family Swim

The pool is super-chlorinated on Saturday night. The pool opens at 12:00 on Sundays with the same weekly afternoon schedule.

If the temperature dips below 65 degrees Farenheit, the pool will close until the temperature increases.

If you invite guests, please remain with them for the duration of their visit. Every family may bring up to five guests at a time. Please regard the safety rules and policies as they benefit us all as a club.

The guards and maintenance specialists this year are Tri-Cities finest, Aurora Oberg and Tess Jenkins.

The 3^rd Annual 4^th of July Hot Dog Roast and Pot Luck will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on the 4^th of July. Bring your favorite non-alcohol drink and a dish and come and enjoy the pool. The Board will provide hot dogs and the fixins’ ( vegetarian/vegan and gluten free options, too).

If there are questions or concerns, please contact Kellie Jenkins, 375-9070.

Enjoy  Swimming at Northview!

Dues Payment Reminder

Just a reminder that if you haven't had a chance yet, you can pay your dues and pick up your keys tomorrow, Saturday June 1, from 10:00 AM to 11:50 AM and 1:05 to 3:00 PM.

 

After June 1, there will be a 10% late fee. If you need to make other arrangements, please call Kellie Jenkins at 375-9070.

Delayed Opening of Pool

The Northview pool is not ready to open today, May 25, 2013 as was announced earlier this week.

Brad Jenkins and Karen Buxton will be at the pool to collect dues and distribute keys from 1:00-3:00 pm today (May 25) as planned.

The pool will open at noon Sunday May 26 for lap swim. A lifeguard will be on duty beginning at 1:00 pm.

Hope to see you there.

Northview Swim Club 2013 Opening Newsletter

Dear Northview Swim Club Members,

Welcome to the 2013 Season.  There has been a flurry of activity as we prepare for the swim season.

The pool officially opens Saturday, May 25 at 12:00 PM. We will commence with a nice opening lap swim. There will be a guarded swim to follow. We will welcome back Life guards, Aurora Oberg and Tess Jenkins. A third guard may be hired at a later date. Tess and Aurora will be attending to the guarding, maintenance and pool chemistry for your swimming enjoyment.

Karen Buxton and Brad Jenkins will be at the pool from 1:00 to 3:00 PM to collect pool dues. The 2013 dues are, again, $400.00. Come by and pay your dues, drop off your 2012 key, and get the new 2013 key. Don’t forget to check it in the lock!

The last day to pay dues with no penalty will be June 1, 2013. I, secretary, Kellie Jenkins, will be at the pool from 10:00 AM to 11:50 AM and 1:05 to 3:00 PM to accept payments. After June 1, there will be a 10% penalty.

The pool will be following the same schedule as last year. Our Memorial Day schedule is as follows:

Saturday, May 25

Pool opens 12:00-1:00 PM Lap Swim

Guarded Swim 1:00-5:30 PM

Lap Swim 5:30-7:00 PM                                                 

Unguarded Family Swim 7:00- 8:00 PM 

Sunday May 26
12:00-1:00 Lap swim
1:00- 5:30  Guarded Swim
5:30-7:00 Lap Swim
7:00-8:00 Unguarded Family Swim

Monday May 27

6:30-8:30 Adult Quiet Swim

8:30- 12:00 Unguarded Family Swim

12:00- 1:00 Lap Swim

1:00-5:30 Guarded Swim

5:30-7:00 Lap Swim

7:00-8:00 Unguarded Family Swim

Under 18 must be accompanied by 18 or older adult during unguarded swimming times

The pool will be unguarded during the week days until June 7. There will be a schedule like May 27 (the regular operating summer schedule) on the weekends until June 7.  Contact Kellie Jenkins at 375-9070 to arrange extended evening unguarded family swim time.

Contact Kellie Jenkins at 375-9070 or President Donna Glass at 375-6082 with questions and concerns. We will try to accommodate your requests as soon as we can. Please keep in mind our board members are working folk, volunteer members and pay dues. 

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