Hi ROSRC! Wow! Summer has flown by!! More fun to come at ROSRC, though!… check it out!!
President/John Blake- A couple of pool notes… Lifeguards on duty Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays from noon- closing. (back to school schedule). Diving boards are closed when lifeguards are not present. Restrooms can be opened from the outside entrance with key card/fob. Just like our homes, the pool area and tennis courts require daily attention. Please help us by lending a hand, keeping an eye out, or notifying the board if something needs attention.
Secretary/Mary Lovelace- Board Positions- NEEDED! The following positions will be open: (must be current with all dues, per by-laws)
Treasurer
PR (have replacement)
Pool
Vice President
Building & Grounds
Events!!
Book Club- (August, 28th)
Book club meets on the last Friday of each month at 6:00 under the pavilion.
August 28th: Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews September 25th: Another Missing Person by Gillian McAllister
New Member Special!! and Referral bonus- Our new member special of $550 to join will be running all summer. When a member refers someone and they join, you will get 10 free guest bands and a free work day.
Hi ROSRC! Late July already! Don’t worry, pool days will continue!! Here are a few updates and upcoming events…
First…Adult Night THIS Saturday (July 25th)- venmo attached, please register and pay ASAP so a good count is known. RSVP by July 24th, but would love for our planning committee to have the count ASAP for planning purposes. So, go ahead and let them know!
venmo- @tonyd14 paypal- @tonyd14
Secretary/ Mary Lovelace-
Wristbands- All members must wear their red wristband when within the pool gates.
Guests must wear a paid guest band. Guest bands can be purchased from lifeguards during adult swim. If paying with cash, please bring exact change. If you would like to purchase guest bands in bulk to use throughout the season (10 bands for $35 or 20 bands for $60), please contact Mary Lovelace at [email protected]. In search of new Board Members for the 2026-2027 pool season!
Several board members have completed their term and we will have multiple positions that need to be filled for the upcoming pool season. If you are interested in serving on the board and would like to know more, please email Mary Lovelace at [email protected].
Board Positions- (not all of these need to be filled) include the following:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Membership
Public Relations
Building and Grounds
Pool
Tennis
Social
Junior Activities
Events–
Book Club
Book club meets on the last Friday of each month at 6:00 under the pavilion.
July’s book (7/31): Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
August’s book (8/28): Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews
Adult Night-(see above) Saturday, July 25th @6:30 p.m. RSVP by 7/24th 10.00 covers food/fun BYOB/NO GLASS!
Labor Day (September 7th) – details to come!
Little Waves: Cancelled until future notice.
Carol McElroy/ Treasurer- DUES!: Pool access is only available to members who are current on dues. Both payments are now overdue. Need to make a payment?: Check: Checks should be made payable to ROSRC for $350.00 if you are paying for half of the year, or $650.00 if you choose to pay the full annual dues up front. Please include “dues” in the memo field of your check. Mail your payment to:
· PayPal: To pay via PayPal, visit the club’s PayPal page and use the provided payment link. Please note that PayPal imposes a service fee. If you are paying half your membership dues through PayPal, you must pay $365. For the full annual dues, the total payment is $678. If you pay the remaining balance using PayPal, the required amount is $315, including the service fee.
Payment Deadlines and Refunds
If you fulfill your workday credits, you will receive a refund of the $50 workday assessment. *Please note that workday credits are not automatically refunded. If you paid your $50 workday fee and subsequently participated in a workday event (or board approved workday activity), you must request your refund. You can do this by sending an email to [email protected]. If you do not have access to email, you can mail your request to ROSRC Treasurer, 3100 River Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. You are also welcome to drop your request in the mailbox in front of the pool. Requests for a refund must be received by November 30, 2026 to receive your current year refund. You may not request a refund for 2025 or any previous years.
Membership Chair/Julie Hall-
New Member Special!! Our new member special of $550 to join will be running all summer. When a member refers someone and they join, you will get 10 free guest bands and a free work day.
Member Referral
We need your help to get new members. When you refer someone that joins you will get 10 free guest passes and a free work
Carol McElroy/ Treasurer- DUES!: Pool access is only available to members who are current on dues. Both payments are now overdue. Need to make a payment?: Check: Checks should be made payable to ROSRC for $350.00 if you are paying for half of the year, or $650.00 if you choose to pay the full annual dues up front. Please include “dues” in the memo field of your check. Mail your payment to:
· PayPal: To pay via PayPal, visit the club’s PayPal page and use the provided payment link. Please note that PayPal imposes a service fee. If you are paying half your membership dues through PayPal, you must pay $365. For the full annual dues, the total payment is $678. If you pay the remaining balance using PayPal, the required amount is $315, including the service fee.
Payment Deadlines and Refunds
The remaining balance of your membership dues must be paid in full before June 1, 2026. If you fulfill your workday credits, you will receive a refund of the $50 workday assessment. *Please note that workday credits are not automatically refunded. If you paid your $50 workday fee and subsequently participated in a workday event (or board approved workday activity), you must request your refund. You can do this by sending an email to [email protected]. If you do not have access to email, you can mail your request to ROSRC Treasurer, 3100 River Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. You are also welcome to drop your request in the mailbox in front of the pool. Requests for a refund must be received by November 30, 2026 to receive your current year refund. You may not request a refund for 2025 or any previous years.
Membership Chair/Julie Hall-
New Member Special!! Our new member special of $550 to join will be running all summer. When a member refers someone and they join, you will get 10 free guest bands and a free work day.
Member Referral
We need your help to get new members. When you refer someone that joins you will get 10 free guest passes and a free work day.
Secretary/ Mary Lovelace- Reminders:
All members must wear their red wristband when within the pool gates.
Guests must wear a paid guest band. Guest bands can be purchased from lifeguards during adult swim. If paying with cash, please bring exact change. If you would like to purchase guest bands in bulk to use throughout the season (10 bands for $35 or 20 bands for $60), please contact Mary Lovelace at [email protected].
Round Robin: Sign up 8:45 a.m., play begins at 9am, $5 to play, winners split the pot, adults only, bring your own beverages
Carol McElroy/ Treasurer- DUES!: Member wristbands will only be distributed to members who are up to date with dues payments. Instructions for payments are below- Second payment due date coming up June 1st! Payment Methods · Check: Checks should be made payable to ROSRC for $350.00 if you are paying for half of the year, or $650.00 if you choose to pay the full annual dues up front. Please include “dues” in the memo field of your check. Mail your payment to:
ROSRC 3100 River DrLawrenceville, GA 30044 · PayPal: To pay via PayPal, visit the club’s PayPal page and use the provided payment link. Please note that PayPal imposes a service fee. If you are paying half your membership dues through PayPal, you must pay $365. For the full annual dues, the total payment is $678. If you pay the remaining balance using PayPal, the required amount is $315, including the service fee. Payment Deadlines and Refunds The remaining balance of your membership dues must be paid in full before June 1, 2026. If you fulfill your workday credits, you will receive a refund of the $50 workday assessment.
*Please note that workday credits are not automatically refunded. If you paid your $50 workday fee and subsequently participated in a workday event (or board approved workday activity), you must request your refund. You can do this by sending an email to [email protected]. If you do not have access to email, you can mail your request to ROSRC Treasurer, 3100 River Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30044. You are also welcome to drop your request in the mailbox in front of the pool. Requests for a refund must be received by November 30, 2026 to receive your current year refund. You may not request a refund for 2025 or any previous years.
Membership Chair/Julie Hall-New Member Special!! Our new member special of $550 to join will be running all summer. When a member refers someone and they join, you will get 10 free guest bands and a free work day. The remainder of your dues ($300) are due by June 1st. Unpaid accounts will have key cards turned off after June 1st. We make every effort to turn cards back on in a timely manner once dues are paid, but it may take up to 5 business days for your card to be reactivated. If paying by Zelle please put your name in the comment section.
Member Referral We need your help to get new members. When you refer someone that joins you will get 10 free guest passes and a free work day credit.
Secretary/ Mary Lovelace– Pool wristband pick ups: If you still need to pick up your wristbands, you may pick them up during the popsicle party on Wednesday, May 20th from 4:30-6:00. If you need to pick your bands up at an alternative time, please reach out to Mary Lovelace ([email protected]) to schedule an appointment. May Events- Wednesday, May 20th: Little Waves Music & Movement @ 11:00 Wednesday, May 20th: Popsicle Party from 4:30 to 6:00 Monday, May 25th: Memorial Day Pool Party & Tennis Round Robin Wednesday, May 27th: Little Waves Music & Movement @ 11:00 Friday, May 29th: Book Cub @ 6:30 (Book: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans)
New fun!- Little Waves Music & Movement Get ready to sing, splash, and move! This playful music and movement will take place right in the pool and is designed especially for children from birth through preschool age—though kids of all ages are welcome to join the fun. Each class is filled with engaging songs, playful movement, interactive stories, and fingerplays. We’ll laugh, wiggle, splash, and move our bodies all while staying cool in the water. We hope to see you and your little ones there! Class Details: When: Wednesdays, 11:00–11:30 AM Where: Baby Pool @ ROSRC Dates: Starting May 6th and running throughout the summer Questions? Contact Mary Lovelace, [email protected]
ROSRC board- President- John Blake V ice President- Alan Burton Treasurer- Carol McElroy Secretary- Mary Lovelace Pool Chair- Sonny Spratlin Building and Grounds Chair- Stu Routon Membership Chair- Julie Hall Social Chair- John Dunham Tennis Chair- Kristen Falk P ublic Relations- Dana Carter Junior Activities Chair- Jennifer Justice
This newsletter is very important because the pool opens so soon! Lots of necessary information…Dues, wristbands, workday, swim team, and a new class! Also, a BIG thank you to Tom Coughlin for making our beautiful new entrance sign! You are appreciated!!
Carol McElroy/ Treasurer- DUES!: Member wristbands will only be distributed to members who are up to date with dues payments. Instructions for payments are below- It is time to submit your membership dues for the upcoming year. The first payment required is $350, which is due on March 1st (now overdue!). This payment consists of half the annual membership dues ($300) and a $50 workday assessment fee.
Payment Methods
· Check: Checks should be made payable to ROSRC for $350.00 if you are paying for half of the year, or $650.00 if you choose to pay the full annual dues up front. Please include “dues” in the memo field of your check. Mail your payment to:
· PayPal: To pay via PayPal, visit the club’s PayPal page and use the provided payment link. Please note that PayPal imposes a service fee. If you are paying half your membership dues through PayPal, you must pay $365. For the full annual dues, the total payment is $678. If you pay the remaining balance using PayPal, the required amount is $315, including the service fee.
Payment Deadlines and Refunds
The remaining balance of your membership dues must be paid in full before June 1, 2026. If you fulfill your workday credits, you will receive a refund of the $50 workday assessment.
Membership Chair/Julie Hall-
New Member Special!! (huge incentive for new members!)
Starting April 13th new members can join for $550 (rice of the bond). All other fees are waived for year one.
Subsequent years they will pay $650- dues plus work day credit. This is an amazing deal! It is time to invite/reinvite friends to join in on the FUN!
Open House
Invite your friends and neighbors to our open house Sunday May 3rd from Noon to 3pm.
Member Referral
We need your help to get new members. When you refer someone that joins you will get 10 free guest passes and a free work day credit.
Secretary/ Mary Lovelace– Wristbands
As a reminder, wristbands must be worn by all club members and their guests at all times within the pool gates. If a member band is forgotten, and the member does not wish to go home to get their bands, a keycard or fob can be shown to lifeguards and a daily guest band can be purchased.
The first half of dues and any other outstanding fees must be paid before you can pick up your pool bands.
You may come and pick up your new wristbands during one of the dates below:
Saturday, April 25th: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, May 1st: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 2nd: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Sunday, May 3rd: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Please make every effort to pick up your guest bands during this time. After May 3rd, wristband pick up will be by appointment only. Please contact Mary Lovelace at [email protected] to make arrangements.
We will also be selling guest bands at this time. Guest band pricing is as follows:
– 1 band for $5
· 10 bands for $35 ($3.50 each)
· 20 guest bands for $60 ($3.00 each)
If you preordered a new key card or key fob through your member survey, we hope to have those ready at that time as well. As a reminder, key cards are $10 and key fobs are $15 each.
We can accept cash, check, and paypal. As a reminder, there is an additional fee charged to the member when using paypal.
Building and Grounds/Stu Routon- The ROSRC workday volunteer event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th (9 a.m.- noon). We look forward to seeing our members on this day. We need members to volunteer to help with the upkeep of OUR pool.
Please see this link for the SignUp Genius page for the workday:
RO Rapid Swim Team/ April McGee & Haydee Gamboa- Get ready for another exciting season with the River Oak Rapids Swim Team! We’re thrilled to kick off the 2026 season and can’t wait to see our swimmers back in the pool.
This year, our Team Council representatives, April McGee (ROSRC member) and Haydee Gamboa, will be working alongside our amazing parent volunteers to help make this season smooth, fun, and memorable for everyone.
Last season we had nearly 100 swimmers, and we’re hoping to make an even bigger splash this year! We’re also excited to welcome back our fantastic coaching team, including Head Coach Bennett Culberston and Steve-Michael Bennett.
Whether you’re a returning swimmer or joining us for the first time, we’re looking forward to another season of training hard, swimming fast, and having fun together.
See you on deck!
Go Rapids!
New fun!- Little Waves Music & Movement
Get ready to sing, splash, and move! This playful music and movement will take place right in the pool and is designed especially for children from birth through preschool age—though kids of all ages are welcome to join the fun.
Each class is filled with engaging songs, playful movement, interactive stories, and fingerplays. We’ll laugh, wiggle, splash, and move our bodies all while staying cool in the water. We hope to see you and your little ones there!
Class Details:
When: Wednesdays, 11:00–11:30 AM
Where: Baby Pool @ ROSRC
Dates: Starting May 6th and running throughout the summer
SPRING is in the air! The board is busy with preparations for a wonderful 2026 pool season. This newsletter has time sensitive information related to dues, swim team registration, a club-wide workday, and the general (all member) board meeting. Happy Spring! Dana Carter
Carol McElroy/ Treasurer- DUES!: It is time to submit your membership dues for the upcoming year. The first payment required is $350, which is due on March 1st. This payment consists of half the annual membership dues ($300) and a $50 workday assessment fee.
Payment Methods
· Check: Checks should be made payable to ROSRC for $350.00 if you are paying for half of the year, or $650.00 if you choose to pay the full annual dues up front. Please include “dues” in the memo field of your check. Mail your payment to:
· PayPal: To pay via PayPal, visit the club’s PayPal page and use the provided payment link. Please note that PayPal imposes a service fee. If you are paying half your membership dues through PayPal, you must pay $365. For the full annual dues, the total payment is $678. If you pay the remaining balance using PayPal, the required amount is $315, including the service fee.
Payment Deadlines and Refunds
The remaining balance of your membership dues must be paid in full before June 1, 2026. If you fulfill your workday credits, you will receive a refund of the $50 workday assessment.
RO Rapid Swim Team/ April McGee & Haydee Gamboa- Get ready for another exciting season with the River Oak Rapids Swim Team! We’re thrilled to kick off the 2026 season and can’t wait to see our swimmers back in the pool.
This year, our Team Council representatives, April McGee (ROSRC member) and Haydee Gamboa, will be working alongside our amazing parent volunteers to help make this season smooth, fun, and memorable for everyone.
Last season we had nearly 100 swimmers, and we’re hoping to make an even bigger splash this year! We’re also excited to welcome back our fantastic coaching team, including Head Coach Bennett Culberston and Steve-Michael Bennett.
Come meet the coaches, connect with other families, ask questions, and get excited for the upcoming season!
Whether you’re a returning swimmer or joining us for the first time, we’re looking forward to another season of training hard, swimming fast, and having fun together.
See you on deck!
Go Rapids!
Building and Grounds/Stu Routon- The ROSRC workday volunteer event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th (9 a.m.- noon). We look forward to seeing our members on this day. We need members to volunteer to help with the upkeep of OUR pool. A sign up form will be posted on our Facebook members only group, as well as sent in a separate email (to come). Email [email protected] with any questions.
General Board Meeting!- Please attend the Spring General meeting for ALL members on Monday, April 13th at 7 PM at the pavillion. In the past, turnout has been low so we have changed to a weekday in the hopes this will better fit the needs of more member families. These bi-annual meetings are the best time for the board to share important information and for members to participate in decision making.
A very brief newsletter with two key (important!) components- Dues information and swim team manager needed!!
Carol McElroy/ Treasurer- It is time to submit your membership dues for the upcoming year. The first payment required is $350, which is due on March 1st. This payment consists of half the annual membership dues ($300) and a $50 workday assessment fee.
Payment Methods
· Check: Checks should be made payable to ROSRC for $350.00 if you are paying for half of the year, or $650.00 if you choose to pay the full annual dues up front. Please include “dues” in the memo field of your check. Mail your payment to:
ROSRC
3100 River Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
· PayPal: To pay via PayPal, visit the club’s PayPal page and use the provided payment link. Please note that PayPal imposes a service fee. If you are paying half your membership dues through PayPal, you must pay $365. For the full annual dues, the total payment is $678. If you pay the remaining balance using PayPal, the required amount is $315, including the service fee.
Payment Deadlines and Refunds
The remaining balance of your membership dues must be paid in full before June 1, 2026. If you fulfill your workday credits, you will receive a refund of the $50 workday assessment.
RO Swim Team Seeking New Team Manager
As spring is just around the corner, our swim team has begun working hard towards officially “getting started” so we can be ready for Gwinnett County’s summer swim league. For the past two summers, Cyd Brown has done a wonderful job of managing our team; however, life has other plans for her this year and she will not be returning.
With this news, I appeal to the members that have children on the team or have had children on the team in the past to please consider stepping up to lead the team this year. A college age young adult could also be a great fit. I am happy to discuss what the job entails and more details for those interested. Ideally, a committee of parents could join together to help and support one another to reduce the burden on any one person.
Without a volunteer to fill the role, River Oak will not have a team this year.
Kristen Falk/Tennis Chair- The ROSRC Senior Day Women’s tennis team is looking for additional players to join their team. The age limit for this league is 55 and older, and the matches are on Tuesday mornings. The team plays through Alta–dues are $30/year.
If you are interested in joining the team, please reach out to Liz Summers at: [email protected].
Bathroom Renovation Committee The board is currently seeking members interested in participating on a committee to organize, manage, and execute the bathroom updates. The changes to the restrooms will consist primarily of changes to the floors (proper sloping towards drains), new plumbing fixtures, paint, and other cosmetic changes. This will not be a full on renovation of the bathrooms nor will any fixtures or plumbing be moving. We will be utilizing the funds raised during the summer 2024 fundraising drive.
Ideal candidates for the committee would possess all/some of the following: – Organized and willing to take on the project/manage the project and report back to board – Ability to stay within project budget – Background in building, remodeling, plumbing, or electrical – Ability to work well with trades/manage – Close proximity to the facility and amble free time to be on site when needed – Cooperates well with others on committee and willing to answer questions from membership
If you are interested, please reach out to me via email at [email protected] with a good phone number and email address in which to contact you. We will plan to kick off the first committee meeting after the holidays.
Hi ROSRC family, I hope that you are enjoying the beautiful fall colors and weather. I wanted to send two quick notes to all of membership…
First, towards the end of the summer 2025 season at the pool, we noticed a significant increase in our water bills at a time when they should have been leveling off. Though there was no sign of a major leak, we knew our water utilization was far higher than it should have been. After investigation by our pool chair, Sonny, and our plumber, the leak was determined to be under the pavilion slab. In early November, the plumbing company found the source of the leak and repaired it.
Second, we transitioned a few members off of the ROSRC board, and welcomed new board members to various spaces.
Here is the 2026 ROSRC board-
President- Brandy Howell Vice President- Alan Burton Treasurer- Carol McElroy Secretary- Mary Lovelace Pool Chair- Stu Routon Membership Chair- Julie Hall Social Chair- Aaron Craig Tennis Chair- Kristen Falk Public Relations- Dana Carter Junior Activities Chair- Jennifer Justice
Registration for the 2026 season is now open!
Meet & Greet – April 18 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
