Hi ROSRC family, 

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:

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.

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:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA9AC28A4FFC52-63589178-workday#

Email [email protected] with any questions. 

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.

 Registration for the 2026 season is now open!

Sign up today: https://riveroakrapids.swimtopia.com

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

Questions? Contact Mary Lovelace, [email protected]

ROSRC board-
President- John Blake 

Vice President- Alan Burton 

Treasurer- Carol McElroy 

Secretary- Mary Lovelace 

Pool Chair- Matthew Black 

Building and Grounds Chair- Stu Routon 

Membership Chair- Julie Hall

Social Chair- Aaron Craig

Tennis Chair- Kristen Falk

Public Relations- Dana Carter 

Junior Activities Chair- Jennifer Justice

Thank you,
The ROSRC Board 

Hi ROSRC family, 

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:

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 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.

 Registration for the 2026 season is now open!

Sign up today: https://riveroakrapids.swimtopia.com

 Meet & Greet – April 18 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

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.

ROSRC board-
President- John Blake 

Vice President- Alan Burton 

Treasurer- Carol McElroy 

Secretary- Mary Lovelace 

Pool Chair- Matthew Black 

Building and Grounds Chair- Stu Routon 

Membership Chair- Julie Hall

Social Chair- Aaron Craig

Tennis Chair- Kristen Falk

Public Relations- Dana Carter 

Junior Activities Chair- Jennifer Justice

Thank you,
The ROSRC Board 

Hi ROSRC family,

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.  

ROSRC board-
President- John Blake 

Vice President- Alan Burton 

Treasurer- Carol McElroy 

Secretary- Mary Lovelace 

Pool Chair- Matthew Black 

Building and Grounds Chair- Stu Routon 

Membership Chair- Julie Hall

Social Chair- Aaron Craig

Tennis Chair- Kristen Falk

Public Relations- Dana Carter 

Junior Activities Chair- Jennifer Justice

Thank you,
The ROSRC Board 

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 Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!  The ROSRC Board  Find Out More Copyright © 2025 ROSRC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: ROSRC3100 River Dr Lawrenceville, GA 30044-5528 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Dana Carter ROSRC Public Relations [email protected] www.rosrc.com Join our Member’s Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ROSRCMembersOnly/ Like our Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/RiverOakPool/

September!! Our pool days are winding down. It was great to see you at the pool this summer! Our board will remain active throughout the year, as usual, with decisions regarding updates will be one of the many discussions to be had during the Fall/Winter.  A very important GENERAL MEETING will be open to all membership on Monday, October 20th at 6 p.m. at the pool pavilion. Prior to this, you will receive a ballot to vote on new board members to fill the vacant roles. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please reach out to [email protected] ASAP, as ballots will be drafted soon. Nominations MUST be in by September 30th! Thank you! Dana Carter  IMPORTANT club updates! Pool closing- Our final swim day for the season will be Monday, September 29th. The closing of the pool and pool ‘check up’ will take place on September 30th, to ensure the closing date of October 1st. ROSRC board-  A special note from our President, Brandy Howell, regarding the board- As the saying goes, “Many Hands Make Light Work,” and the Board of Directors has worked hard the past couple of months soliciting members to join us on the board. A number of members have shared that while they cannot commit to a board position,n they would be willing to help in some other way. All help is needed and appreciated for a club of our size. One of our goals for the upcoming year is to work hard to build strong committees to help support the board and improve the club. If you are someone who values ROSRC and has both the ideas AND SOME TIME to implement them, please consider joining a committee to help. We have had a number of members express interest in helping with Social, Jr. Activities, Buildings & Grounds, and Pool. If this is you – PLEASE attend the October General Membership meeting and sign up for a committee position.  Have you ever considered serving on the ROSRC Board? Please let us know!! [email protected] Treasurer/ Ann Porter- Work Day Refunds: We have arrived at that time of year. If you paid your work day assessment and completed your 4 hours of service to the club, you may request a refund of your work day fee.Please request your refund by emailing [email protected].Please make your request prior to October 31, 2025. Tennis Chair/Kristen Falk- Our very own ROSRC Senior Women’s tennis team received the sportsmanship award, and were written about in Alta magazine because of this honor. Way to go!! The Labor Day Tennis Round Robin was another fun event, and the weather was perfect. The winners are Austin Fowler and Ann Porter. The runners-up are Liz Summers and Stew Routon.