*see Tennis note below regarding Round Robin*

Please sign up to earn your workday credit and serve at our Memorial Day party here-
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA9AC28A4FFC52-56992897-memorial

We want to celebrate our service members! There will be a table set up for copies of photos and write-ups for service members to honor. Please bring these items so that we may celebrate loved ones well! Thank you!

* Chairs and tables are first-come, first-served. Please be aware that we have many members. Please limit the number of chairs and tables you use. No leaving items to save chairs and tables, you must remain at the club (pool/tennis courts).*

Treasurer/ Ann Porter-

PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES!

The second installment of River Oak Swim & Racquet Club dues in the amount of $300 is due June 1, 2025. Payments received after June15 are delinquent, and if not paid by June 20, 2025 a late charge of 10% per each month of delinquency will be assessed. This is per the River Oak by-laws Article VII, Section 4.

You may pay your dues by depositing check or cash in the locked mailbox near the pool entrance, or by mailing to                 

River Oak Swim & Racquet Club

3100 River Drive

Lawrenceville, GA 30044.

You may also use the address above for your bank’s online bill pay.

Further, you may remit your payment through PayPal.

However, we must ask you to absorb the PayPal fee. So, to pay your June dues, please pay $312 to River Oak Swim and Racquet.

Several families still have not paid any dues. These families are not eligible to use the facilities. For these families, the amounts now due are $680 and with PayPal $708.

If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected].

Tennis Chair/ Kristen Falk-

Memorial Day Round Robin!

Monday, May 26th

8:30 am sign up

8:45 am warm-ups

9 am start

$2 to play, top 2 winners split the money

Bring your own beverages.

Secretary/ Vicki Spratlin-

Wristband update-

* New 2025 member bands, as well as new guest bands of a different color, are being distributed. 

*Wrist bands will be monitored by lifeguards and MUST be worn by all in attendance, both members and guests.

*If a member band is forgotten, a keycard can be shown to lifeguards, and a daily guest band can be purchased if the member does not wish to go home to get their member band.

Lifeguards will be present starting Wednesday, 5/21, on the last day of school. At this time, wristbands will be required for anyone inside the pool gate.
Note – these will be the only times you can drop by to pick them up. We will also be selling guest bands at that time.

After the 25th, band pick up will be by appointment only. Also, please ensure that all first half dues and other fees are paid as that must be done before bands will be issued. 
pick up times-

Wednesday, 5/21: 4pm to 6pm

Thursday, 5/22: 4pm to 6pm

Friday, 5/23: 4pm to 6pm

Saturday, 5/24: 12pm to 2pm

Sunday, 5/25: 2pm to 4pm 

Junior Activities Chair/Robyn Davenport-

Last day of school, May 21st- popsicle party!

Building and Grounds Chair/Sherri Fowler-
The Workday at ROSRC was a success! The following members gave their time and effort to help get our pool ready for fun-
Gloria Coble, Dan Higgins, Alan Burton, Al Brown, Matt Curtis, Theroun Patterson, Chris Cole & Toni (his hard working daughter), Kristen Falk, Sonny Spratlin, Ann Porter, Robyn Davenport, and Sherri Fowler.

Please reach out to Sherri, if you would like to join the Building and Grounds team-
[email protected]



Other–
Swim Team-
We only have two home meets at ROSRC this summer. May 29th and June 12th. ROSRC will be closed to non-swim team families during these two meets.
Searching for a Social Chair-
ROSRC is still looking for a Social Chair. The Social Chair will be surrounded by fellow board members to help make events a success. Simply email [email protected]

Hello ROSRC Members,

A few quick, important notes…

Lifeguards will be present beginning Wednesday, 5/21- the last day of school. At this time, wristbands will be required for anyone inside the pool gate. We have new 2025 bands, and will be handing them out multiple dates/times at the pavilion. Note – these will be the only times you can drop by to pick them up. We will also be selling guest bands at that time.

After the 25th, band pick up will be by appointment only. Also, please ensure that all first half dues and other fees are paid as that must be done before bands will be issued. 

WRISTBAND PICK UP-

This Saturday, 5/17: 10am to 2pm 

Sunday, 5/18: 2pm to 4pm

Wednesday, 5/21: 4pm to 6pm

Thursday, 5/22: 4pm to 6pm

Friday, 5/23: 4pm to 6pm

Saturday, 5/24: 12pm to 2pm

Sunday, 5/25: 2pm to 4pm 

POOL HOURS- 

Sunday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 7 a.m.- 10 p.m.

DUES-

The second installment of River Oak dues in the amount of $300 is due June 1.

Thank you!

The pool will OPEN on Friday, May 9th. We must remove the high dive prior to opening day. The work day is still this Saturday, May 3rd from 10-2. We would love to see you there! Registration link HERE, newsletter, and on Facebook.

The following information was in our April newsletter regarding insurance and our high dive. 

We are so close to fun in the sun at ROSRC! A General Membership Meeting was held on Monday, April 14th. Thank you to all who attended. There are several updates in this newsletter from that meeting. *Please see workday information- coming up on Saturday, May 3rd.  President/ Brandy Howell: Message from the President: As we shared with those in attendance at the all member meeting held on Monday, April 14th, River Oak Swim and Racquet Club’s three year General Liability and Property Insurance policy expires in early May.  We were notified back in March that our long term carrier, Cincinnati Insurance, would not be quoting a renewal policy for us as the high dive was not an exposure that their underwriters would cover.   We began the process of shopping for new coverage through new agencies and new insurance carriers.  Despite great efforts made, we were unable to find any carriers willing to write/quote coverage for us – even in Excessive Risk markets.   Fortunately, Cincinnati came back and agreed to write coverage if we removed the high dive from the property.  Reluctantly, the board voted unanimously to remove the high dive so that our facility could continue forward.   Please understand, this was not a decision easily made.  We understand that disappointment and frustration our members may feel.  Sadly, the loss of the high dive was something entirely out of our hands. The high dive will be removed the first week of May.  Please stay tuned for a revised opening date.  Brandy Treasurer Update/Ann Porter: Thank you to the members who paid your dues and work day assessments on time. However, we still have almost 40 families who have made no payments and the second installment is fast approaching. As these fees are now past due, all privileges are now suspended. This includes the ability to reserve tennis or pickleball courts and the right to play on a River Oak tennis team.You are now also subject to a $30 per month late fee.You may pay your dues by depositing a check or cash in the locked mailbox near the pool entrance.You may mail to:  River Oak Swim and Racquet Club 3100 River Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30044.You may also use the above address for your bank’s on-line bill pay.You may also choose to remit your payment via PayPal.However, we must ask you to absorb the PayPal fee. So to pay you first installment + work day + late charge, please pay $395 to River Oak Swim and Racquet. If you wish to pay the full year dues + work day + late charge, please pay $703.If you believe this information to be in error, or you desire to discontinue membership, please contact me at [email protected]. Building and Grounds/Sherri Fowler: Workday- Date: Sat., 05/03/2025 Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm The ROSRC workday volunteer event is scheduled and we look forward to seeing our members on this day.  The club is all of ours and we need members to volunteer to help with the upkeep.  Please sign up using the link below.  If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Workday Volunteer Event link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA9AC28A4FFC52-56470022-workday I invite you to sign up for “Workday Volunteer Event” at SignUpGenius! Membership Chair/Tena Lynn : We are welcoming several new families this year and are actively seeking new families to join our community.  Growing and maintaining membership is the foundation of keeping our club viable and thriving. As happens each year, we have members moving out of our area and terminating their memberships. It is critical that we bring in new members to balance out those that leave.Some of the incentives to help encourage new members to join us this year include:  – $200 membership fee waived – An extra $50 referral fee for the first 10 new member families in 2025. (Member Sponsored) – You can still offer your $100 referral fee to a prospective member to offset their initial cost. Please reach out to me directly for more information at : rosrc.membership@gmail .com. Secretary/ Vicki Spratlin:  Wristband update- * New 2025 member bands, as well as new guest bands of a different color, will be distributed in early May. *Wrist bands will be monitored by lifeguards and MUST be worn by all in attendance, both members and guests. *If a member band is forgotten, a keycard can be shown to lifeguards and a daily guest band can be purchased, if the member does not wish to go home to get their member band. Tennis Chair/Kristen Falk: Traditional Round Robin tennis will take place on Memorial Day. Congratulations to our Senior Mixed  team for winning their division!  Junior Activities Chair/Robyn Davenport:  Last day of school, May 21st- popsicle party! GENERAL UPDATES  Swim Team: River Oak Rapids Swim Team is excited to announce that Cyd Brown will be leading the team again this year. Any swim team related questions can be directed to either Cyd at [email protected] or to Brandy Howell at [email protected].There will be two home meets this swim season. Dates to come. Social Chair Needed:  ROSRC Board seeking a Social Chair… We understand the hesitancy to volunteer for this role as it has historically required a lot of work and time. The board is approaching this role differently this year to make it more of a lead role that has more support from the board and general membership volunteers for the heavy lifting. If you would consider joining and would like to ask questions or get more information, please contact any current board member.   ROSRC Book Club: NEW! New this year, we’d like to introduce an ROSRC Book Club. Our first book will be Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt and we will hold our first Book Club Meeting in May – date TBD. Currently – we are looking at week nights early in the week but are open to feedback from those interested. Please email me at [email protected] with book selection suggestions and date/time suggestions for our meetings.  Please consider picking up the book, giving it a read, and join us for poolside discussion!   See you at the pool- Dana Carter  [email protected]

Dear ROSRC Members,  As we embrace the beauty of fall and the changes it brings, we also welcome three newly elected board members who will help guide our club into an exciting new season and say thank you to the outgoing members.  “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go” – Unknown  Personally, it has been an honor to serve as your Public Relations Board member for the past two years, connecting our community through shared stories, events, and my personal favorite – writing. It’s hard to believe this is my last newsletter, but I’m passing the baton to a fantastic friend, mentor, and long-standing member of our community who shares a passion for connecting people. This newsletter has a handful of important details regarding the club. We appreciate your attention to the entirety of the newsletter and thank each of you for being an essential part of our community. Items Covered: -Thank you – Outgoing Board  -Newly Elected Board Members & Positions -Workday fees  -Membership  -Tennis

A BIG THANK YOU We’d like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our outgoing board members: John Blake, Carol Hawkins, and Colleen Puckett. John Blake, our President, has provided strong leadership and vision for our club. We appreciate your dedication and the sense of community you’ve fostered. Carol Hawkins, our Treasurer, has played a vital role in managing our finances with integrity and care. Your commitment to transparency and fiscal responsibility has helped our club thrive. Colleen Puckett, our Social Chair, has brought energy and creativity to our events, making them truly memorable. We’re grateful for your efforts in connecting us all. Additionally, we want to thank Chris Cole and Dan Higgins for their time overseeing the Pool Chair position. Your dedication to maintaining our pool facilities and ensuring enjoyable experiences for all has been invaluable. Together, they have made a significant impact, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Thank you once again for your dedication!

2025 ROSRC Board of DirectorsWe had several board positions opening up in October. Thank you to all members who played an active role in selecting our newly elected board members. Meet your 2025 ROSRC Board of Directors:               Executive Officers:  -Brandy Howell, President  -Aaron Craig, Vice President   -Vicki Spratlin, Secretary  -Ann Porter, Treasurer    General Board:  -Robyn Davenport, Junior Activities -Sherri Fowler, Building & Grounds -Kristen Falk, Tennis -Sonny Spratlin, Pool -Tena Lynn, Membership -Dana Carter, PR -Social – open

Workday Credits  If you earned workday credit and would like to request a refund, please email your request to [email protected]. (A request must be made to receive this refund). Alternatively, you can choose to donate the $50 to the club.

Membership Membership Opportunity at River Oak Swim & Racquet Club If you have friends or neighbors considering joining River Oak Swim & Racquet Club, or if you have adult children no longer living at home who would like to become members, now is the perfect time! For the next ten memberships, we are waiving the $200 membership fee. Plus, you can credit your $100 referral fee to the new member. Additionally, a member has generously donated an extra $50 referral fee for each new member family. This could even make a great Christmas gift for your adult children! A new member referred by a current member can join now for just $450. Here’s the breakdown: Bond fee is $550, plus a dues proration of $50, less $150 in referral incentives. New members can enjoy playing tennis or pickleball for the remainder of fall and winter, with regular dues and work incentive fees due in March 2025. For more information, please contact us at [email protected].

Tennis   Join us for Friday Night Court Lights November 15 at 7pm for a tennis and pickleball round robin. This event is open to adult members only. Bring your own beverages and a dish to share as we gather together for an evening of having fun on the courts and socializing.  If you have any questions, contact Kristen at [email protected].