| 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] |
October Updates | ROSRC Member Newsletter
| 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]. |
ROSRC PR
ROSRC Members,
General Membership Meeting is this weekend, Sunday, October 20th at 5:00 PM at the Club Pavilion.
This is an important opportunity for you to hear from our board about the current state of the club—and for us to hear from you. We encourage as many of you as possible to attend, as your participation is crucial to the success of our club.
The meeting will also be streamed online. Please note that this is a watch-only stream. You will not be able to interact or ask questions unless you attend in person. You can go ahead and register to attend virtually here: https://autoleap.zoom.us/webinar/register/1817292748383/WN_I3orfPLFTXaAC2JUNdiyUg
Ballots are due by midnight on Saturday if you are not attending the meeting in person. Please check the last correspondence for full details.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Voting for 2025 Board Positions & General Meeting October 20th
ROSRC Members,
As a follow up to our previous communication, the General Membership Meeting will be held Sunday, October 20th at 5pm in the club pavilion. This is an important time for you to hear from our board regarding the state of our club – and to have us hear from you. We hope to see many of you as your participation is valuable to the success of our club.
There were four people who submitted their names to be on the ballot for open 2025 board positions. Attached is the formal ballot for you to cast your vote. There are two ways to submit your ballot:
1) By Email: Ballot must be sent to/received by the Secretary ([email protected]) no later than 12 midnight on Saturday, October 19th
2) In Person: If attending the General Meeting on October 20th, ballot may be submitted in person to the Secretary prior to commencement of the meeting being called to order
Remember: Only one vote per household membership is allowed, and only members in good standing with no outstanding balances owed can vote.
Once all ballots have been received, votes will be tabulated and reported to meeting attendees prior to the conclusion of the meeting. Thanks for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you on October 20th.
General Meeting & Election
Dear Members,
Our General Membership Meeting will be on Sunday, October 20th at 5pm in the club pavilion. This is an important time for you to hear from our board regarding the state of our club – and to have us hear from you. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend as your participation is valuable to the success of our club.
As you know, every October we vote on board position openings for the following year. The board is looking for dedicated, business-minded individuals who love this club and would be committed to serving a two-year term. If you would be willing to volunteer, you can submit your name to the Secretary by emailing [email protected], mailing it in or hand delivering to the Secretary. Submissions will only be accepted up until midnight on 9/30, and no late submissions will be accepted. Open board positions for the 2024 general meeting election are as follows:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Social
- Public Relations
* Note: Elected members are appointed to a position after the election – taking into consideration the needs of the board, position desired, experience, knowledge, and willingness to learn and participate in the operation of the club.
After all candidates have been determined, the ballot will be sent out to membership the first week of October:
- Only one vote is allowed per membership family household in good standing (with no outstanding balances owed)
- Votes can be emailed to [email protected], mailed in or hand delivered to the Secretary by midnight on 10/19 – no late votes will be counted
- Votes will also be accepted in person at the meeting from attendees prior to commencement and call to order by the president
Votes will be tabulated prior to the conclusion of the meeting.
Thanks for your participation, and we look forward to seeing you on October 20th.
IMPORTANT Update: Volunteers Needed – Labor Day
ROSRC Members,
We’ve had very minimal volunteer signups for the upcoming Labor Day party. Unfortunately, if we do not get enough volunteers for the areas listed below, we will proceed with a potluck but will not be serving or supplying any hamburgers or hot dogs.
Volunteers are urgently needed for:
- Serving Food
- Grilling
- Clean Up
If we cannot get enough member volunteers, we will make a decision by 10 a.m. tomorrow. At that point, we will communicate that the party will shift from our normal food serving to a potluck format only (no hamburgers or hot dogs). You are welcome to bring your own food to grill and handle cleanup yourself.
Please consider signing up asap if you plan to attend: ROSRC: Labor Day Food & Volunteer (signupgenius.com)
Volunteers Needed – Labor Day
ROSRC Members,
We’re excited about our upcoming Labor Day party and hope you are too! To ensure the event is a great success, we still need some wonderful volunteers to step forward and help us out.
Your support is crucial in making this party a memorable experience for everyone. Whether it’s setting up, assisting with food, or cleaning up, every bit of help makes a big difference.
Details
- Monday, September 2, 2024 11AM-3PM
- Food will be served 11:45AM-2:30PM
- Kona Ice will be there 12PM-2PM (cash, card, ApplePay, SamsungPay)
Please sign up for volunteer shifts and potluck food (major needs are hot dishes & variety of veggies & fruits): Sign Up to Volunteer
Thanks!
August Updates | ROSRC Member Newsletter
| Dear ROSRC Members, As we head into “fall” season, and we wind down the pool season, we’re excited to share some final opportunities to make the most of these last few weeks. This newsletter has a handful of very important upcoming dates, and important details regarding the club. We appreciate your attention to the entirety of the newsletter and thank each of for being an essential part of our community. Items Covered: -Pool Hours -General Membership Meeting -Opening Board Positions -Labor Day Party & -Tennis Membership -Upcoming Fall Events |
| POOL HOURS We would like to remind everyone that during ‘Swim at Your Own Risk’ times, the diving boards will be closed. This rule is in place for your safety and to manage our liability effectively. Please be sure to adhere to this guideline and respect the closure to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all.  |
| General Membership Meeting We would like to remind you that our General Membership Meeting will be held on Sunday, October 20th at 5 PM. This will be an important opportunity for us to discuss some significant updates and upcoming changes at the club. Key topics will include the Property Tax Assessment and the current financial state of the club.Your attendance and input are crucial as we navigate these important matters. We look forward to seeing you there and engaging in a productive discussion about the future of our club. After careful consideration, the board has decided to implement a virtual option for our upcoming General Membership Meeting. This will be hosted via Zoom Webinar. This virtual option will allow members who cannot attend in person to watch and listen to the meeting. Please note, however, that this will not be an interactive Zoom meeting. Members will only be able to view the proceedings; participation, including asking questions and voting, will require attendance in person. We hope this option makes it easier for more members to stay informed. We look forward to seeing you there! |
| Board Position Openings Several board positions will be opening up in October. If you are interested in volunteering for a board role, please submit your name to Vicki Spratlin by September 1st, before our next board meeting. We encourage those interested in contributing to the club to consider this opportunity .Vicki Spratlin ROSRC Secretary [email protected] |
| Membership The weather is warm, the pool is still open, and tennis teams are preparing for the fall season. Please let your friends and neighbors know that we are actively seeking new members to join our community. At this time of year the initial costs are lower than in the spring because of the dues proration. 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. Ann Porter ROSRC Membership [email protected] |
| Labor Day Party -Monday, September 2, 2024 11AM-3PM -Food will be served 11:45AM-2:30PM -Kona Ice will be there 12PM-2PM (cash, card, ApplePay, SamsungPay) Please sign up for volunteer shifts and potluck food (major needs are hot dishes & variety of veggies & fruits).If you are interested in helping to host, please contact Colleen at [email protected] https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DADAC28ABF9C34-50797592-labor |
| Tennis Labor Day Tennis Round Robin, Monday September 2 Sign up at 8:30am at the tennis pavilion and play starts at 8:45am. This event is open to adult club members. Bring your own beverages. |
| Other Upcoming Events -Fall Festival -Fall Movie Night |
| Local Business Sponsors |
Mini Updates | ROSRC Member Newsletter
| Dear ROSRC Members, As we head into August, we want to extend a warm wish to all our members with kids heading back to school. We hope the new school year brings excitement, success, and a bit of peace and quiet for everyone! This newsletter will be a bit shorter and lighter than usual, just to share a few quick updates. But don’t worry—there’s a more detailed update coming your way on August 19th. Stay tuned and enjoy the rest of your summer! |
| POOL HOURS |
| Labor Day Party We will host our Labor Day Party on Monday, September 2nd. Kona ice has confirmed they will be serving – time will be announced in the next newsletter. We will also share a link for volunteer and food signup then as well.Anyone who would like to co-host the event with Colleen, can reach out via email at [email protected] |
| Tennis Labor Day Tennis Round Robin, Monday September 2Sign up at 8:30 am at the tennis pavilion and play starts at 8:45 am. This event is open to adult club members. Bring your own beverages. |
| Local Business Sponsors |
Upcoming Events
ROSRC Members,
We have a few more events to continue to round out the summer!
SAVE THE DATES
- July 22nd: DIY Friendship Bracelets
- July 27th: Movie Night | Incredibles II – We will have Pizza & Music starting at 7pm. The movie will start at dark. If you plan to eat pizza, please RSVP to Robyn Davenport by July 25th. You can prepay in advance via Venmo @robyn9 (Please note – if you plan to eat pizza, you have to RSVP so we can order enough)
- August 4th: Back to School Party | Music, Ice Cream & Tye-dye bookmark making craft
