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2010 Annual Meeting

A quorum of SWSA members was present and the meeting was called to order.  There were twenty-seven members present with an additional sixteen per proxy, totaling  forty-three voting members represented.


The 2009 Annual Meeting minutes were read and approved.


Committee Reports:


Maintenance—Ed Drane

We are obtaining bids and will make a decision about repairing the sidewalk out front.  There are not any additional anticipated maintenance problems.


Membership—Lottie Bushmann

There are currently 85 families on the waiting list.


Tennis—Maggie Drennan

Last year SWSA purchased 2 squeegies.  We will probably need to purchase new nets this year.  The adult interest was not enough to warrant a class last season.  Alison Wolfe taught last year and has not decided if she will be back to teach this season.  If anyone would like a key to the court lock, a $20 deposit is required.  Members can trade in old keys or obtain a key through the pool manager.


Columbia Independent School rented our courts in the fall last year and would like to rent them again. The practices will be held in the afternoon prior to the opening of the pool season.  The board will review this and decide if we will allow them again. 


Swim Team—Chris Hayday

Last season’s swim team had a large enrollment of 68 swimmers.  There was a good amount of young/new swimmers which is good for the future of swim team.  Through towel sales and concessions the swim team had turned a profit.  Last year’s coaches indicated that they would all return this year.  See Chris if you would like to purchase a SWSA towel.


Social—Salli Cathro

The two Tween parties were successful and we plan on having them again this season.  The traditional July 4th and Labor Day parties will be held.  The July 4th party had less members present due to rainy weather. 


Budget—Larry

Larry reviewed the account balances and the projected 2010 budget.  The 2010 budget was voted on and approved.  (See Account Balances and Budget sheets)


Membership dues—Margy

The $400 dues will remain the same.


Election of New Board Members—Margy

New Board members were voted on and approved by the membership.  New board members are Anne Fitzsimmons, Erin Bower, Martin Wills, Jacqui Jamieson and Andrea Schulte (two year term for vacant position).


Thank you to outgoing board members Margy Tonnies,  Larry Cornell, Helen Burnham, Maggie Drennan and David Graham .  SWSA appreciates the time you spent serving on the board.


Change to Bylaws—Margy

The proposal to increase membership was discussed.  The three options were (1)   increase the current membership from 300 to 310, (2) increase the emeritus membership from 10 to 20 or (3) make no changes to the current membership of 300 members.  This proposal was tabled due to confusion as to how the ballot was worded.  It can only be voted on by a quorum of members and thus cannot be voted on again until the next annual meeting.  The board will look at voting on it at the 2011 Annual Meeting.


New Business—

A member asked that the board look at extending the pool hours.   The member would like to propose the pool open at 1pm instead of 4pm when school is in session to accommodate more of the membership.  The issue was discussed and will be considered by the board.  See attached sheet.


Following the AGM, the Board of Directors met and agreed on the following assignments for 2010: 
Steve Windmoeller, President
Andrea Schulte, Vice President
Tracy Bocklage, Secretary
Jaccquie Jamieson, Treasurer
Martin Wills, Personnel & Website Admin
Kent Shelby, Asst. Membership
Anne Fitzsimmons, Tennis & Asst. Sec.
Salli Cathro, Social & Asst. Swim Team
Lottie Bushman, Membership
Ed Drane, Maintenance
Chris Hayday, Swim Team
Erin Bower, Asst. Swim Team