Spring is Here

Ah, Spring in Minnesota.  High School Hockey is over.   Buds are forming on the trees.  Grass is starting to green up (well, ok, snow is starting to melt).  You know its spring when you see your first robin.  Your invoices are due by May 1st.  Cards (some get cards) and stickers for 2011 will be mailed out by the week before the pool opens on Memorial Weekend.  You only get a card if you are a new member or sublease.  Otherwise, you only get stickers. 

The cost of your 2011 member dues was held at $160 for the 7th year in a row.  We did however raise the sublease fee from $50.00 to $75.00 this year.  This is so we can try and build up our reserve cash.  Sublease fees are required whenever someone other than the member is using the pool.  Part of this fee covers the extra work involved managing the non-member information.  The other part will (hopefully) go into reserves.  With rising prices, we anticipate our gas bill to be humongous this year.  We really need to increase our cash reserve in case some of our older equipment starts to break down.  The board is doing everything it can to manage expenses and minimize the possibility of any type of assessment later on.

This year we will charge $25 a month (late fee) for dues not paid in full by May 1, and we will send past due accounts to collections in August for those who have not paid their 2011 dues.  PLEASE pay your dues on time.

If you cannot afford your member dues, there is always the sublease option.  You can sublease yourself or you can fill out a recurring sublease agreement and the business office will handle it for you.  Either way, you need to fill out a form on our website under the member sublease information. 

As you drive by the pool, keep an eye on the melting snow.  You know we are close when you see the pool chairs neatly lined up around the pool.  I can't wait.  How about you?

Regards - Tammy - Administrator Colby Lake Swim and Tennis Association

Spring 2011 News - Post 1

The sublease list is open for the 2011 season. Our members do not get their invoices until the end of March so people requesting a sublease need to be patient. Once submitted your name will be added to our list. The sublease fee has increased to $75 from $50.

The board of directors is reviewing our financials to decide whether we need to increase our member dues or not. We have not had an increase in 6 years and want to try and avoid putting ourselves in a situation requiring an assessment.

Our 2011 member meeting is scheduled for May 12th at 7:00, City Center Valley Creek Room A. That is when our members can attend and get updates. We will have 3 board seats open this year and really need members to step forward. Come and join us.

Welcome to Staying Afloat

Welcome!  It's about time I know!  We added this blog to help our members keep up with what is happening at the pool.  We will create blog postings throughout the member season to help you keep track or STAY AFLOAT of current events. 

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