Hello Rose Garden Pool Association Members,
On behalf of the RGPA Board of Directors, we would like to wish you a healthy and prosperous 2025.
We had a great 2024 season and are planning on 2025 to be a fantastic one as well! In 2024, Donna Moshier and Drew Caliguri did an excellent job managing the pool. Their team kept us all safe so we could enjoy the pool facilities to their fullest. Members continued to benefit from all of our great programs like swimming lessons, Aqua Zumba, swim team, movie nights and the annual member party. Last year board member Keri McCloskey and her team of young employees continued to operate the Snack Shack to perfection with treats and snacks for all of us to enjoy. At the conclusion of the 2024 season, Donna Moshier retired from being the RG pool manager and we can’t thank her enough for her many years running the pool! She will be missed as the face of Rose Garden pool but will continue to be a pool member and a valued RGPA Board Member.
We hope that you enjoyed the investments that were made to the facilities in 2024, the largest of which was the repaving of our parking lot which was very much needed. In addition, after the closing of the pool in September, repairs were made to the pool surfaces and both the main and baby pools were repainted. After the pool was painted, the main pool was covered with a brand-new pool cover, another of our major 2024 investments. You will notice how bright and fresh the pools look when we open in May.
As many of you know, the Board of RGPA has been very busy during the off season. During the Special Membership Meeting held in January, our membership voted on and approved a resolution to subdivide unused RGPA property for potential sale and development. We thank all that participated by voting and those that attended the Special Meeting and provided valuable input and suggestions. This initiative will provide funding for significant capital projects while minimizing the need to raise membership dues. As this project unfolds, regular updates will be provided to our membership.
We are happy to report that based on our expenses from last year and what we project them to be for 2025, we will hold our annual membership fee at $550 for 2025. Inactive fees will also stay at $55. As we look to our future, we always welcome your suggestions for capital improvement projects.
We are also happy to report that Drew Caliguri will be back to manage Rose Garden Pool. We encourage all interested RGPA family members to apply for available guard positions through our pool management company, American Pool Management (APM). We will also need help to man the Snack Shack concession stand. Please contact Keri McCloskey to apply.
Last but not least, 2025 will bring the start-up and implementation of our new Member Splash on-line membership system. There will no longer be a printed membership letter sent to you via US Post with hard copy forms to fill out. This will all be accomplished by signing up on-line. Payment for membership fees will also be processed through Member Splash once you and your family are enrolled and your membership status established. An attachment to this letter will give you an introduction to Member Splash. Please note that all families or individuals wishing to be members (active or inactive) in 2025 will be required to enroll on-line through the Member Splash web page. There will be no paper applications. You will receive instructions by email to log into your new account on March 1, 2025. If you have any questions or difficulty signing up, please contact Jay Oppenheim at rgpa.jayoppenheim@gmail.com.
Some of the great things that Member Splash will bring us:
- Membership account enrollment and management
- Pool check-in (with photo verification)
- Guest check-in with ability to prepay through your membership account or with cash
- Website management and email communication
- Wait list management
- Point of sale for Snack Shack (coming in 2026)
- Pavilion/Party reservations
- Swim Lesson sign up
- Event Calendar
- Weather and pool closing updates
The new year brings with it many exciting things and valuable updates for the RGPA season. We hope this letter helps provide a better understanding of what to expect at RGPA this summer. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Board.
Thank you and looking forward to a fantastic 2025 RGPA season!
Sidney Shue – Board President
Angela Ray – Board Treasurer
Susan Brooks – Board Secretary
Carrie Dunbar – Board Member/Webmaster
Keri McCloskey – Board Member/Concession Coordinator – RGConcession@outlook.com
Mark Lira – Board Member/Maintenance Chair
Donna Moshier – Board Member
Elizabeth Rush – Board Member/Membership Chair
Jay Oppenheim – Board Member