10/1/24 FWR Committee Summary - Residents for Responsible Spending

(Added to website 9/21/24)

Summary Provided by RFRS Club Member

Jeanette - Fitness Director

There is currently a waitlist for fitness classes.
Three additional classes will be added per week starting in October.
Limitations include room availability and instructor availability.
Question raised regarding attendance: HOA1 vs. HOA2 members; Jeanette was unsure of the specifics. this brought up Discussion around the reciprocal agreement and does it make sense for HOA2.

Mandi - Lifestyle

Online registration for room reservations went live yesterday.
Only 24 people registered for the "Get Rid of Stuff" sale, down from the usual 80-90.
Unfortunately there was some incorrect info given to HOA1 members and they did not know they could participate. Mandi will clarify in next year’s marketing that it’s a joint event.

Liz - Lifestyle

Announced three new classes: Flower Arrangement, Natural Dyes, and Greeting Cards.
- Class costs will range from $30-$75, with participants leaving with a finished product.
She is trying to encourage the clubs to create classes as a way to increase interest in their club and also raise funds.

Ray - Assistant Manager

The pool project is ahead of schedule.
Michael from CAM suggested at the pool adding a water feature where a large tree was removed.

Additional Notes

Discussed upcoming Kids Day events for Thanksgiving week; aiming for 4-5 events, including pickleball and cornhole, with possible additional options for ceramics and putting.
The committee voted to remove the social media restriction from their charter.
Concerns raised about the Tennis Club backing out on their $1,000 contribution towards the new walkway to the courts.
- The club generates approximately $60K annually in dues but spends about $40K on the current scheduling system.
- There is interest in exploring online scheduling, as done in other court sports, to save costs.

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