August
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Heading into fall.....

A buzz of activity the end of August signified the sad coming of the end of the Summer 2009 season. With the start of school, it is evident how quickly our fun days of summer have gone past. We hope each and every one of you enjoyed your membership at Swim & Racquet this summer. As always, many thanks to our staff and support personnel.

Remember, off-season rentals generate revenue for our Club activities during the season. There are many days available for our members to take advantage of the Clubhouse for special occasions or business meetings. The cost is minimal — $300.00 with a security deposit of $200.00 for ANY type of function — not just family events. Non-members can use the facility for $500.00, with a security deposit of $300.00. Call the office if you have questions regarding dates and/or fees. 451-3762.

Best regards for a pleasant fall, winter and spring!

Election for new members for the 2010 board of trustees

The 2009 Nominating Committee presents the following three nominees for the 2010 – 2012 Board of Trustees. Print your ballot from this link, 2010 board of trustees ballot, and bring to the October meeting or return to Swim & Racquet prior to the meeting.

Lisa Brown - Lisa and her husband Dan (past S&R Board of Trustee member) have been members of S&R for 14 years. They have three children, Maggie, Abby, and Wes. Professionally, Lisa is employed in Employee Benefits Account Management for Neace Lukens. Lisa is very active in the community through her memberships with Pleasure Guild of Children's Hospital, Childhood League, and First Community Church. Lisa looks forward to working on the S&R Board, and serving a place that she has loved being a member.

Tim Welsh – Tim and his wife Alyson have been members of S&R for 3 years. They have three children, Ava, Elliot, and Calvin. Tim is an Architect and owner of the design build firm Urban Vision, which specializes in environmentally conscious residential and commercial design that incorporates realistic financial and creative solutions. His firm is L.E.E.D. accredited by the United States Green Building Council and is a member of the Mayor’s Columbus Green Spot Program. Tim is an award winning architect and has been recognized for many of his designs. Tim has been involved with the renovations to Sawmill Athletic Club, Kinsale Country Club, and Muirfield. As the owner of several multi-family residential units and renovated buildings throughout Columbus, Tim has extensive knowledge in architecture, construction and development, as well as, financial analysis and fiscal responsibility. Tim has valuable board experience with many local groups - including current Vice President and board member of the OSU Architecture Alumni Society, and The Ohio Arts League.

Amy Winslow – Amy and her husband Chris have been members of S&R for 2 years. They have two children, Ellie and Joe, both of whom are current Seadogs and tennis players. Amy and her family participate in many Club activities, and most recently hosted the Carb Loading Dinner for Seadog Swimmers the night before the Summer League Championships. Amy is a Certified Public Accountant, the current co-President elect for the Barrington Elementary PTO, and a preschool teacher for the First Community Weekday School. Prior to starting a family, Amy was a Retirement Specialist and Financial Planner for 14 years with the Huntington Investment Company. Amy is excited about leading the Club into the future, and believes her financial background and current community involvement will significantly contribute towards continuing the great Swim & Racquet tradition.

Social update

Thanks to all that attended the first Swim & Racquet carnival! The night was a huge success and we would like to thank Becky Scholl, Amy Cullen, Suzanne Black, Holly Linzell, Lisa Wenzke, Carolyn Weeks, Deb Schadek, and Joy Burcham and their families for planning and working such a fun event!

Also, thanks to all that attended the end of the year bash. Although it was cooler and a bit rainy, we had close to 300 people!

We would also like to thank all the ladies and vendors that participated in the ladies day activities. The lunch was scrumptious and the vendors were wonderful.  Thanks to Lynne Deshler for organizing the vendors to give us fun things to look at and ways to pamper ourselves.

Reminder, the last floating flick is this Sunday September 6, weather permitting. The movie will be High School Musical 3.

It has been an odd, weather wise, but fun summer and keep looking for upcoming events throughout the winter such as another euchre night, gingerbread house making, and other fun activites for the family.

Thanks!
Christen and Lori

Tennis 2009

Hello to all you wonderful members! I hope you have had a wonderful tennis season! Even as daylight hours decline, tennis courts are available for your play. Weather-permitting, many courts will remain open throughout the fall season. Unfortunately, with the return of many of our Yard Dogs to school or college, the courts won’t receive the pristine care they have had all summer. All courts that are open will be groomed once daily. Soft Courts 1-6 will remain open and playable into October. Back courts, 12-15 will be the first to close as play and weather mandates. Hard Courts 7-11 will remain open during winter, with windscreens being removed from courts 9-11. As always, when play is finished at night, please turn off court lights.

See you at the courts!
Pam

Annual membership meeting

You are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Membership. If you are unable to attend, please submit your ballots for the Board of Trustees candidates prior to the meeting. One vote per Single or Senior Membership, and two votes per Family Membership are permitted. Ballots must be received at Swim & Racquet by 5:00pm, Sunday October 4. Print your ballot from this link, 2010 board of trustees ballot, and bring to the meeting or return to Swim & Racquet prior to the meeting.