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Glen Ridge Community Pool 2007
Annual Report Under the guidance of the Executive Committee and Dan
Mueller, Pool Manager, the Glen Ridge Community Pool had a terrific 2007
season. The pool ended the year with 368 members, a new pool deck, a budget
in the black, a terrific swim team and great memories. The following
details the 2007 highlights in the areas of Operations, Pool House, Finance,
Membership, Communication, and Programming. OPERATIONS We are pleased to report once again
a relatively uneventful operational season. Prior to the opening of this
past season the Children’s Pool main fill line broke. We were able to replace
it quickly. The Children’s pool only lost one weekend of operation. At the end
of 2007, a leak in the pool was identified and it will be repaired prior to
opening 2008. The pool also purchased a backup motor for the slip in
2007. Otherwise all other systems operated adequately with no breakdowns
or unplanned repairs. To keep expenses down, Executive
Committee members and Pool staff volunteered their time to landscape the deck
and areas surrounding the pool. Prior to opening for the 2008 season
we have preventive maintenance plans including caulking of all the gutters and
we will be inspecting all surface areas for crack and perform repairs as
necessary. POOL DECK CONSTRUCTION The pool deck was built prior to Opening Day 2007. The
Deck design, by local Architect Mark Wright, allowed for increasing the
concrete apron around the pool, providing space for additional tables and
chairs. Bids for the job were accepted in February and Pakis Construction
was awarded the job on March 27th. The majority of the construction was
completed by opening day. Additional punch list items were completed
after the season ended with all work done by year end 2007. Prior to Opening Day 2008, the Pool plans to implement the
following improvements. Funds for these improvements are in the pool
operating budget.
During 2008 the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees
will analyze the financial and construction issues regarding Phase II – Main
building construction. FINANCIAL During the 2007 season, the pool incurred approximately
$316,000 in expenses and brought in $333,000 in income. Income was
predominantly from membership dues, although guest fees did contribute
$16,000. The GRCP submitted refunds totaling $39,360 to Founding Members
who resigned during the 2006-2007 season. Additionally, the new pool deck
construction, including architectural and engineering fees, cost $185,000. FINANCIAL - continued State Tax Assessment -
During the 2007 Season, the State of NJ assessed a 7% tax on pool
memberships. After collecting the monies during the season, the
State repealed its decision for non-profits and municipalities, which
included the Pool. Members are entitled to a refund of a portion of
the state tax. The refund applies only to a pro-rated portion of
tax that had been paid covering the period between July 1, 2007 and
September 3, 2007. The gross amount of the taxes collected from
individual pool members during 2007 were as follows: New Members
$87.50; Family $52.50; Couple $35; Single $24.50; and Caregiver $7.
Pool members are entitled to a refund based upon these applicable amounts for
the pro-rated 65-day period. Neither the GR Community Pool
nor the Borough of Glen Ridge has these funds, as they were paid to the State
as originally required. The Pool will contact email members to explain
this process. Founding Member Fee Donation – In
November 2007, the Executive Committee mailed
Founding Members a letter requesting consideration of donating their founding
membership fee. Only six donations were made in 2007. Additional
donations of founding member fees would greatly help the pools vitality and
forward progress if as many founding members as
possible could consider the donation. MEMBERSHIP During the 2007 Season, the following changes to the
membership occurred:
To encourage new members to join the pool, membership
outreach initiatives were undertaken: · In
February 2007, a letter was sent to all Glen Ridge residents who purchased a
home the prior year. · A
flyer was developed and distributed to local Realtors and day care &
nursery schools. Additionally, the flyer was left at the Glen Ridge municipal
building and library. · A
sign was designed and displayed at the corner of Ridgewood and Bloomfield
Avenues. · An
advertisement was taken out in the Glen Ridge Paper and the Independent Press
of Bloomfield for two weeks in May. · The
Glen Ridge Pool has a table at the Glen Ridge Arts Festival to solicit new
members, provide annual stickers for ID cards, take ID pictures and answer
questions. The Pool also participated in good neighbor programs,
including: · The
GR Rec Camp used the pool on Mondays from 9am-12pm.
· The
Executive Committee continued their agreement with the Education Station (a day
care center on Washington Street) that allowed approximately 15 children ages
5-8 to visit the pool two to three times per week. The Pool collected $5
per child per visit paid at the gate upon entry. The Education Station
supplied adequate supervision (generally 1 adult per 5 children). The
program was a great success, the children were behaved and new families were
introduced to the pool. · The
Pool hosted the Glen Ridge School’s 6th Grade Graduation Party for
the third year in a row and an 8th grade party for the first time. PROGRAMS & EVENTS In 2007, the Glen Ridge Community Pool offered the following
program and events · Swim
Team– The GRCP Swim Team held daily practices in July and hosted
three home meets. · Free
Group Swim Lessons – Clinics were offered Tuesday
through Friday mornings. · Private
Swim Lessons – 30 Minute private swim lessons were
available as the life guards’ schedules permitted. The cost of the
lessons was $20 per 30 minutes. · Teen
Night – Two successful, Teen Nights were hosted Friday, July 13th
and Thursday, August 16th. · Foos Ball Table
– The pool purchased a foos ball table which was
widely used at the pool. · Games
& Arts/Crafts – The pool supplied Arts&Crafts supplies and Games for members to use. · Book
Exchange – On August 4th, the pool hosted a member book
exchange. · Family
BBQ – Our 4th of July BBQ was cancelled due to
inclement weather. · Birthday
Parties – Members held birthday parties for their children at the
pool this summer. · Pool
Logo Apparel – Programming attempted to sell bags
and t-shirts with the GR Pool logo. Due to lack of interest by members,
the program was cancelled. COMMUNICATIONS · Invoices
were mailed to members in January 2007. · The
Rules & Regulations were updated in May. · The
pool’s bulletin board was updated regularly. · The
pool’s website (www.glenridgepool.com) was updated regularly with revised hours and information. · The
pool hosted a Q&A for members at the pool on July 25th. · The
pool sent emails on 1/3 Annual Meeting Reminder, 1/8 Meeting Reminder and
Annual Report, 1/24 Invoice Notification, 2/4 Invoice Clarification, 2/27 Dues
Reminder, 5/8 Summer Kick-Off Newsletter, 5/25 Pool Opening Hours, 5/30 Swim
Team, 5/30 T-shirt Sale, 6/6 Swim Team Sign Up, 6/28 Newsletter, 7/2 Swim Team
Reminders, 7/6 Swim Team & Teen Night, 7/30 Book Exchange, 7/14 Teen Night
Reminders. · The
Executive Committee met on January 10th, February 12th,
March 12th , April 11th and 30th, May 22nd
, June 5th, July 25th, , September 24th
and November 6th, 2006. The 2007 Annual Meeting was held on
January 10, 2006. Minutes to all meetings are on file at the pool. · The
Pool has been able to obtain active email addresses for all but 4 pool families
through mailing and phone call requests. Email is the primary cost effective
means of communication. GLEN RIDGE COMMUNITY POOL TRUSTEES
AND BOARD MEMBERS 2007 The following people were appointed at the January 2007
Annual Pool Meeting. At the February 2008 Annual Pool Meeting – the pool
will need to elect a one year Trustee, 2 alternate Trustees, a new Operation
Chairperson, Programming Chairperson and Communications Chairperson.
Volunteers are needed for these positions. The
Board of Trustees did not meet in 2007. A meeting is planned for the
first quarter of 2008. TRUSTEES
Term Expires · Paul
Weissenberger
January 2009 – President of Exec Committee · Rick
Mason
January 2010 · Julia
Roberts
January 2009 · Kate
Potters
January 2008 · Norbert
Trojanowski
January 2008 Alternate – 1 year Term · Albert
Gallardo January
2008 Alternate – 1 year Term Town Appointees
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
TITLES
Term Expires Paul Weissenberger
President (Ad hoc
Construction)
January 2009 Tom Centanni
Vice President, Operations
Chairperson January 2008 Sarah Githens
Treasurer, Finance & Membership January 2010 Kathy Weissenberger
Communications
Chairperson
January 2009 Sharon
Casey
Programming
Chairperson
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