Dear ROSRC Members,
Today, we celebrate the remarkable women who have filled our lives with love, wisdom, and unwavering support. Whether it’s through biological bonds, chosen families, or maternal figures who’ve guided us along life’s journey, we honor their immeasurable impact.
On this special day, we extend our gratitude not just to mothers, but to all caregivers, nurturers, and mentors who selflessly give of themselves every day. We also acknowledge that Mother’s Day can be a complex time for some, recognizing those who may find today bittersweet or challenging.
To all the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, and mother figures—thank you for your endless devotion and the countless ways you’ve shaped our lives. Happy Mother’s Day!
The wait is over! We’re thrilled to announce that the pool is officially open for the season! Dust off your swimsuits, grab your towels, and get ready to make a splash. Whether you’re a serious swimmer, a casual floater, or just looking to soak up the sun, our pool offers the perfect escape from the summer heat. And if you’re not into swimming, don’t worry, because our tennis courts are also ready for action. So, gather your friends and family, and let’s make this summer one to remember! See you at the poolside!
This letter will cover:
- Pool wristbands pickup and guest fees
- PayPal Tips (in membership fee section)
- Buildings & Ground – outstanding work & thank you
- Social Event Dates – End of School Popsicles & Memorial Day
- Meet the Board Members (so you know us in person)
Don’t miss out on any of the latest pool updates, event announcements, and special offers. Make sure to follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop!
Membership Wristbands Pick-up your member wristbands: Mon-Thurs (13th – 16th) from 4pm to 6pmWe will have more opportunities the weekend of the 18th times TBD right now. Guest Fees: – $4.00 for a daily band – $3.50 each in packs of 10 – $3.00 each in packs of 20 – You can be purchased when wristbands are picked up or daily from guards during adult swim only – How to pay: Check or paypal payments only no cash As we work to align our processes in partnership with our new pool company, we are implementing a wristband identification system. This common practice for large pool facilities like ours and will enable both our members and lifeguards to easily identify who is authorized to be in the pool area. This helps us improve security and reduce liability and will also reduce the need for paid gate monitors. Overview of the program:Members 6 years of age and older will be issued a numbered silicone wristband to be worn on the member’s person and easily seen at all times within the fenced pool area (5 and under do not require wristbands)Members can pick up their bands at the pavilion during specified times staring May 1stEnforcement of bands will begin the first day of lifeguards on May 22nd and remain in effect throughout the end of the pool seasonGuests will be provided a one-time use band that is valid for one day. Sets of guest bands can be purchased in advance from designated board members or purchased the day of the guest visit from lifeguards during “adult swim” time.Pavilion party non-member guests will also be provided a one-time use band for those events |
Membership Fee Reminder
If you have not paid your first half of your membership dues, they are now late. A late fee may apply. Please make sure to quickly take care of this; please reach out if you have any trouble.
The remaining balance of $300 for the annual dues will be due by June 1, 2024. Also, for members with outstanding balances from 2023, settling those fees is necessary before key card activation.
TIPS if you are paying by PAYPAL:
- The name is River Oak Swim and Racquet (No Club)
- Please make sure you include the transaction fee in addition to your dues
You can explore more information about payment options by visiting our website under the payments tab.
As a friendly reminder, during the April 2023 general membership meeting, the amendment to the by-law concerning the timing of the workday assessment/credit was voted on and approved. Accordingly, the $50 workday assessment will now be paid by all members with the 1st installment of the annual dues each year. Members have the opportunity to receive a $50 credit upon completion of an approved workday activity. Important: The fulfillment of the $50 is due on your first installment, no exceptions. Towards the end of 2024, we will be handling the workday credits for those who request a refund.
In addition, it was communicated during the October general membership meeting that annual dues will be increasing from $550 to $600 in 2024 to address rising costs. With these changes, your first payment of $350 (comprising half of the annual dues, $300, plus the $50 workday assessment) is due by March 1st. This payment can be made via check or through our club’s PayPal account on the website. Please note that PayPal may assess a small fee. Thank you to everyone who has already submitted payment.
Carol
ROSRC Treasurer
[email protected]
Buildings & Grounds
If any members have a playground set in good condition and no longer in use, please consider donating to the club.
Updates and announcements:
Pre-Opening Workday – the following work has been done to get the club ready to open.
- On 4/13/24: the roof was blown off and the gutters were cleaned.
- On 4/20/24: the brush was cleared near the Pavilion and behind the pool. The perimeter around the pool was sprayed with weedkiller. The front steps and sidewalk in front of the building was pressured washed along with the pool deck by the high dive. Plants were planted at the front of the property in front of the trees and on the island as you enter the parking lot. Also, the drainage at the back left side of the pool was cleared in an effort to allow water to run off and not back up on the property.
- On 4/26/24: the main Pavilion area was pressure washed as was the picnic tables and rails.
- On 4/29/24: the pool deck from in front of the restrooms and to the right side of the kid pool was pressure washed.
Thank you to the following members who have volunteered to help get the club ready for the summer: Tom MacKenzie, Brian Meyer, Matthew Curtis, Don Summers, Alan Burton, Zack Bower, Roxanne Blake, John Blake, Ann Porter, Josh Howell, Brandy Howell, Mike Gant, Steve Harmon, Chana Coughlin and Kim Hooper.
Work still outstanding:
The remainder of the work needed at the club such as pressure washing the remainder of the pool deck, the sidewalks around the tennis courts and demo of the playset will be done if additional volunteers are willing to complete these tasks.
Front entry flooding – the county has cleaned out the pipe that runs under the entrance driveway. DOT also pulled a ditch on both sides of the driveway, added rip rap round the pipe, hydro seeded the ditch & surrounding area and put up no parking signs in front of the club. The no parking is to avoid damage to vehicles and to each ditch.
Please contact Sherri Fowler at [email protected] if you’d like to address the outstanding items.
ROSRC SOCIAL | MEMORIAL DAY We are excited to kick off summer with our traditional Memorial Day event! Please see the Signup Genius for volunteer opportunities and potluck signup. Help us make this the best Memorial Day yet! Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DADAC28ABF9C34-49440803-memorial *Chairs and tables first come first serve. Please be aware we have many members. Please limit the number of chairs and tables you use. No leaving items to save chairs/tables, you must remain at the club (pool/tennis courts). Please contact Colleen with any questions [email protected] |
ROSRC END OF SCHOOL POPSICLE PARTY Join us for a sweet celebration marking the end of the school year! On Wednesday, May 22nd at 3:30 PM, we’re hosting a Popsicle Party to commemorate all the hard work and achievements of our students. Come cool off with delicious frozen treats as we bid farewell to another fantastic academic year. See you there! |
Workday Refund
To qualify for a workday refund, a member must volunteer for a minimum of 4 hours. The board chair hosting the event will turn in the member’s name to the treasurer. Ways to earn your workday:
- Serving on the board
- Being an active board committee member (inclusive of the committee meetings and other activities directed by board chair)
- Participating in one of the scheduled Workdays (must sign in with Buildings and Grounds board member)
- A list of items to be addressed will be communicated prior to the workday
- Working TWO party shifts of two hours each (must sign in with social board member)
- Bringing food does not qualify as a workday credit
- Trade out of service (electrical, plumbing, CPA, etc.)
- Misc Projects as Available:
- Donate/replace fluorescent lights in the pavillon
- Pool chair vinyl strap repair
Membership
The weather is warm, the pool is open, and tennis teams are preparing for the summer season. Please let your friends and neighbors know that we are actively seeking new members to join our community. We pay a referral fee to members of $100 for any family you send us who join. Or, you may authorize me to credit this fee to the new member to reduce their up-front costs.
A secondary arm of membership is to issue the key cards that you use to access the pool and bathrooms. So if any of you have lost or misplaced your key cards over the winter, please let me know. Replacement cards cost $10 each, cash or check.
We also have a limited number of key fobs available. These are small coin sized items, which can be easily attached to your keychain, etc. As these fobs were more expensive to purchase, they can be purchased for $20, cash or check.
Ann Porter
ROSRC Membership
[email protected]
MEET THE BOARD |
River Oak President- John Blake My name is John Blake. My family have been members since 2016 so about 6 years. I love the atmosphere of the club and people, one of the non-social points is that we have one of the last HIGH DIVES in the county maybe the state. How cool is that!!! Professionally I am a computer network engineer specializing in wireless networks, hobby is my family and cars. |
River Oak Vice President – Brandy Howell Members since 2021. My favorite thing about the club has been the people we’ve met at the pool and how much enjoyment my kids get out of going. When not at the pool, I run a firm that specializes in the design and remodel of high-rise condos in Buckhead |
River Oak Treasure- Carol Hawkins My name is Carol Hawkins. We’ve been members since 2010. We have enjoyed the pool and the community of friends we have made here. I am a retired educator and enjoy being with my grandchildren. I also enjoy hiking with friends and family. |
River Oak Secretary- Vicki Spratlin The Spratlin family has been members of the club for more than 25 years. I’m married to Sonny, and our kids are Alexandra and Carey. Although I’m an active tennis player, I also enjoy the pool and club activities. What I love most about our club is the lifelong friendships I’ve made, Sunday morning brunch by the pool with the girls, and tennis round robins. My favorite memories are just in general the ones made watching my kids grow up here. |
River Oak Membership- Ann Porter My name is Ann Porter and I am currently the chairperson in charge of membership. My husband, Paul Aronoff, and I have been members since 1996. My two grown daughters were swimmers for River Oak Swim team and played junior tennis through River Oak in their youth. I am a retired lawyer and previously served on the board as tennis chair for four years. My role is to build a strong, caring membership to continue the traditions of River Oak. |
River Oak Pool Chair – Dan Higgins Dan Higgins joins us as River Oak Pool Chair. I have 4 kids Alex, Nick, Kenzie and Clara and a beautiful wife Suzy, of 16 years. I have been a member of ROSRC for 2 years. I have been a realtor for 10 years and my wife is a Pediatric Physical Therapist for 20 years. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the pool. |
River Oak Buildings & Grounds – Sherri Fowler Member Since 2003. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed the friendships made at ROSRC. I am an IT Project Manager (25+ years). I love to garden, flowers and vegetables. |
River Oak Junior Activities Chair – Robyn Davenport Robyn Davenport joins us as director of junior activities after being a member of ROSRC for 3 years. Robyn was not only a member of the club as a child, but also swam on the ROSRC swim team for several summers. She has fond memories of jumping off the high dive and lounging at the pool with friends as a teenager. Robyn now enjoys hanging out at the pool with her own family and looks forward to many fun-filled activities for the kids in the coming year. |
River Oak Social Chair- Colleen Puckett Colleen Puckett joined the ROSRC in the summer of 2018 before then was a member with her parents since 2008. She has been happily married to her husband, Derek, for 18 years, mother of six, Jordan (20), Theresa (18), Keeley (16), Fitz (6), Fallon (2), and Lowen (5 months). This is her second year as Social Chair and has enjoyed being part of the ROSRC community and building lifelong friendships at the club. |
River Oak PR – Amber Wright Members since 2020. We love every second of the pool season and access to the pickleball courts. The diving boards, and pool parties are highlights to the summer for our family. I have thoroughly enjoyed writing the newsletters over the last two years. When not at the pool, we are off with the kiddos (Cole 11 and Ryan 9) we are at a swim practice, a meet or at ballet! Professionally, I work as Director of Partnerships for a tech startup (patiently waiting to retire early) and sit on the board as the Director of Marketing. |
River Oak Tennis- Kristen Falk I’ve been a member since 2009. My favorite ROSRC memory is the Senior Mixed Double team winning ALTA’s City Finals in 2021. |
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