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Elks Swim Club End of Season Board Meeting

9/7/09

 Attendees:

Mike McKenzie                       Kathy Diamanty                        Paula Hager

Kevin Quinn                             Kelley Quinn                            Karen Lort

John Pergolini                           Julianna Ilgaz                            Kim Simoes                 

Tina Yuschak

  • 37 new families in Membership versus 16 families that did not return
  • Three items/expenses that must be incurred this off season:
    • Cast iron pump housing needs to be replaced – estimated cost $2k-$3k
    • Coping needs replaced on baby pool - $1k or less
    • High dive steps need repair/replacement – Ken Kenton to evaluate
  • Items to explore but not necessities:
    • Replace/repair concrete in high dive area
    • Tree trunks/roots bowing fence –  (Kearns estimate)
    • Door frame at guard shack (approx $500)
    • Roof repair – corner drip
    • Striping parking lot to contribute to lodge resurfacing of parking lot (approx $600)

 The following repairs/expenses were also mentioned for consideration:

  • Baby pool fence, concrete, ladder, new grills as an operational expense. 
  • Mower purchase – consider a rotational operating expense every other year.
  • Recharge fire extinguishers
  • Estimates from George Kramedas for two options complete maintenance and once monthly maintenance (Kathy Diamanty)

 Extended weekends – Not enough interest/commitment for 2009 season but discussion on making it standard starting 2010 season. 

 Welcome new board members – Dave Ragan, Paul Kuchma, Tim or Christine Farley, Kristin Axtell

 

Approved Board Minutes

Elks Swim Club Board Meeting   4/1/09

1.     Call to order- Business meeting called to order by Kevin Quinn

2.     Approval of minutes- Minutes approved with corrections

3.     Projects for 2009-

Concrete far side of the pool with electric issues estimate $2100.00 will begin work soon. High dive steps waiting on estimate.  Both safety issues must be done this year. Kevin obtaining estimates.

State required new drains for pools. $200 /big pool $100/baby pool work will be performed by Progressive.

4.     Staffing-

Andrew Brehm is interested and we are pursuing hiring him as the pool    manager.  Progressive needs him apply  directly to Progressive and we have informed  Progressive we would like him as our manager this year.

5.     Budget-

Projected  balance  for end of fiscal year was discussed.

Proposed budget for 2009 was discussed with costs from Progressive now available. Summer 2009 has an extra 7 days  will increase total costs from progressive pool management an additional $4000.

Discussed not being open first week in September ,only weekends.

Dues will remain the same for 2009 pool season.

6.     Clean up dates –

Scheduled dates will be 8am- 4pm   4/18/09, 4/19/09, 5/2/09, 5/16/09 . We will attempt to publish list of projects and clean up to do on web site, if members interested in helping and unable to make these dates please contact Kevin.

7.     Open Forum –

Discussed re- painting  BABY ELKS on bottom of baby pool. Kevin will inquire.

Kelley will check for repairs and pick up existing umbrellas already being repaired.

Kelley will also schedule maintnence on gas lines and tanks with Shegrin gas.

Swim team investing in shed to house all their equipment.

 

8.     Opening pool party  Friday 5/22/09

9.     Adjournment- meeting adjourned by Kevin Quinn. Next meeting to be  5/6/09 6:30  at the Elk’s pool.

Respectfully submitted ,Carla Lafferty , Recording Secretary

 

Elks Swim Club Board Meeting   3/4/09

1.     Call to order- Business meeting called to order by Paula Hager

2.     Approval of minutes- Minutes approved with corrections.

3.     Projects for 2009-

Concrete far side of the pool and high dive steps.  Both safety issues must be done this year. Kevin obtaining estimates.

State required new drains for pools.

4.     Staffing-

Andrew Brehm is interested and we are pursuing hiring him as the pool  manager.   Mike met with Andrew, we will offer him manager position.

5.     Budget-

Projected  balance  for end of fiscal year was discussed.

Proposed budget vs. proposed costs for summer 2009 were discussed.

No Capital purchases will be considered at this time with economic situation in consideration, will wait to see membership numbers.

Dues will remain the same for 2009 pool season.

6.     Clean up dates –

Scheduled dates will be 8am- 4pm   4/18/09, 4/19/09, 5/2/09,  5/16/09 . We will attempt to publish list of projects and clean up to do on web site, if members interested in helping and unable to make these dates please contact Kevin.

7.     Pool packets to be mailed out week of 3/16/09

8.     Opening pool party  Friday 5/22/09

9.     Adjournment- meeting adjourned by Paula Hager.  Next meeting to be  4/1/09  7:15  at the Elk’s Lodge

Respectfully submitted ,Carla Lafferty , Recording Secretary

Board Meeting

2/11/09

1.     Call to order- Business meeting called to order by Kevin Quinn

2.     Approval of minutes- Minutes approved as written.

3.     Old Business-

Follow up – ˝ Way to Summer Party, 2/7/09 -great success

116 people/$4035.63 – comparison was made to previous years.

4.     Projects for 2009-

Concrete far side of the pool and high dive steps.  Both safety issues must be done this year. Kevin will come to next meeting with estimates.

5.     Staffing-

Andrew Breen is interested and we are pursuing hiring him as the pool        manager.  Kevin and Mike will meet with Andrew in March to discuss.

6.     Budget-

Projected  balance  for end of fiscal year was discussed.

Proposed budget vs. proposed costs for summer 2009 were discussed, will need quote from Progressive to make final decisions.

Dues will be discussed and decided at next meeting.

No Capital purchases will be considered at this time with economic situation in consideration, will wait to see membership numbers.

7.     Open forum-  discussion of members requests from last year

-Will look into upgrade /new sound system

-No concenses was made at this time for storage for members chairs, due   to- logistic/maintenance issues

-Discussion of cabanna or awning type covering for baby pool area.

8.Adjournment- meeting adjourned by Kevin Quinn. Next meeting to be  3/4/09  7:15  at the Elk’s Lodge

Respectfully submitted ,Carla Lafferty , Recording Secretary

 

Board Meeting

11/12/08

TOPIC

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

ACTIONS AND

FOLLOW-UP

PENDING/

RESOLVED

 

I.    CALL  TO  ORDER

 

 

The business meeting was called to order by Kevin Quinn.

 

 

 

II.  Approval of minutes

Minutes approved as written. Will be posted on web site by Mike McKenzie.

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III.  Old Business

 1. No new business was discussed. Follow up on existing issues.

 2. Capital improvement committee has not met at       this time.

  

3. ˝ way to summer party 2/7/09

Mexican theme- Cantina Night.

Discussed basics for party.

 

 

 

 Will wait for input from committee when they meet.

 Karen Lort will get pricing from caterer.

Kevin will take care of the bar as usual.

Suggested everyone solicit  for silent and Chinese auction items.

Will meet to discuss flyers and invites.

 

 

 

IV. Budget

 

Paula Hager –treasurer not in attendance.

No update on budget.

 

 

 

 

 

V.  Projects for 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VI. Open Forum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VII. Adjournment

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Carla Lafferty    

Recording Secretary

 

 

1.Concrete (electric under concrete) far side  of pool - $7000-$8500. -Presents a safety hazard

 

2.High dive steps $1500- safety hazard

  

1.       Issues with staff from Progressive

 

2.       Staffing should be an entire board member decision.

 

3.       Mike has volunteered to be liaison between staff and board members.

 

4.       Plan to do E-vite on line for ˝ way to summer party.

  

5.       Plan a document in progress for Board responsibilities/guidelines.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting adjourned by Kevin Quinn.

Will make final decision on concrete in February after winter.

Discussion on electric under concrete , must be done if we replace concrete.

 

Kevin will obtain quotes.

 

Will discuss staffing and pool management responsibilities in early spring.

 

  

Will discuss when planning invites for party

May not have all updated email addresses.

 

Will be formulated by Jules.

Vendor list and phone numbers will be made available.

 All standard board meetings will be the 1st Wednesday of every month.

Next meeting will be  December 3 ,2008

 7:15 pm

Elk’s Lodge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Meeting

10/8/08  

TOPIC

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

ACTIONS AND

FOLLOW-UP

PENDING/

RESOLVED

 

I.    CALL  TO  ORDER

 

 

The business meeting was called to order in Kevin’s absence by Kelley Quinn.

 

 

 

II.  Approval of minutes

Minutes approved as written. Will be posted on web site by Mike McKenzie.

 

 

 

III.  New Business

 

1.Tina Yuschak welcomed as a new board member.

 2. Suggested capital improvement committee meet separately to bring back suggestions /spending to Board.

Committee members: Mike McKenzie

                                   Jules Ilgaz

                                  Lena Salas

                                   Christine Farley

                                   Kelley McGarry

                                   John Pergolini

 3. ˝ way to summer party 2/7/09

Mexican theme- Cantina Night 

 

 

 

IV. Budget

 

April 1,2008-September 30,2008

 Over spent on entertainment budget >$569.63

 Gas budget over by $ 228.79

 Projected balance 3/31/09 $ 10,000 CD

                                           $ 4,400 checking acct.

                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will request

maintenance on gas lines

 

V.  Projects for 2009

 

 

  

VI. Open Forum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

VII. Adjournment

1.                               Concrete (electric under concrete) far side  of pool - $7000-$8500

Presents a safety hazard

2.       High dive steps $1500- safety hazard

 

1.       Issues with staff from Progressive

2.       Staffing should be an entire board member decision.

3.       Need to find qualified manager, how can we solicit for manager.

4.       Mike has volunteered to be liaison between staff and board members.

5.       Plan to do E-vite on line for ˝ way to summer party.

6.       Plan a document in progress for Board responsibilities/guidelines.

 

Meeting adjourned by Kelley Quinn.

 

Suggested  look into stadium -like lighting instead of rewiring of electric under concrete.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

All standard board meetings will be the 1st Wednesday of every month.

Next meeting will be  November 5,2008

 7:15 pm

Elk’s Lodge

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Carla Lafferty    

Recording Secretary

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 Annual End of Summer Meeting

9/1/08 (approved October 8, 2008)

TOPIC

FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

ACTIONS AND

FOLLOW-UP

PENDING/

RESOLVED

 I.    CALL  TO  ORDER

 

 The business meeting was called to order  by Kevin Quinn

 

 

 

II.  Year in Review

 Kevin thanked- all the Board Members for hard                          work and dedication.

                       -  Mike McKenzie and all swim team parents for hard work for a great season.

  Membership up from 192 families last year to 199 families , with 25 NEW families

 Friends Camp: rough beginning with communication to members/ no further complaints or issues. Financially rewarding for pool.

 

 

 III.  Budget

Projected end of summer budget-net profit of $6000- made possible by:

-  extra families

       - fundraising

 

 

 IV. Capital Improvements

 $21,870 spent this year on capital improvements:

- Concrete for baby pool

- tables

- lifeguard stands

- landscaping at entrance

- playset

- basketball/poolside 

 

 

V.  New Business

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VI. Open Forum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

VII. Adjournment

-Request  for volunteers/new board members

-new swim club email: eswimclub@msn.com

-meeting minutes will be posted on web site

-allows for communication all winter.

-Mike McKenzie will be formulating a committee for Elks Swim Club 5 Year Plan

 

 

Questions/concerns from members:

1.       How much for Friend’s camp?-$8000/summer for 2hours a day , Monday-Friday

2.       Snack bar consideration?

3.       More and better communication to members throughout the year.

4.       ˝ way to Summer Party?- our biggest fundraiser /averages $3000-$4000. Will post date for 2009 on Website and group email.

5.       Predict a plan for capital improvements for upcoming summer

6.       When does the board decide what monies will be spent on what projects?- usually at February board meeting when talks are started for budget /dues for upcoming summer. 

Ideas/issues from members in suggestion box:

  1.expanding concrete deck

  2.chairs

  3.non-smoking areas

  4.sound system improvement

  5.pavillon/gazebo

  6.internet access

  7. extended hours

  8.board guidelines

  9.fresh paint

 10.member chair storage

 11. recipe book as possible fundraiser

 12. diving board maintenance.

 

Meeting adjourned by Kevin Quinn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

Next Meeting

Wednesday

October 8,2008

Elks Lodge 7:00pm

 

 Respectfully submitted,

 Carla Lafferty   

Recording Secretary


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