Idea Portal Submissions
Holiday Guests
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I think we should no longer allow guests on holidays - Memorial, July 4th and Labor Day. My understanding is this is a rule at neighboring clubs. There were way too many people there today.
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Carrie Perry
May 30, 2022
Hooks in family bathroom
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Hello. Please put 2-3 hooks in the family bathroom so that people can hang up towels, dry clothes, wet clothes while changing themselves and their children. It's really hard to hold everything without dropping it on the floor while changing yourself or helping a child change. Many thanks, Alice
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Alice Doyle
May 29, 2022
Lap lanes
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I know there is an active minority of folks that use the lap lanes, but on weekends and other particularly busy days one lane should be removed. The “open”’part of the pool is relatively small and if kids are using the basketball hoop it is even smaller. Opening up some space would be great!
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Mike Smith
May 23, 2022
Updated signage, etc
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The pool is great so far this year! Our family is so excited to be back. A few ideas:
Billing to family account for the Quack Shack - it would be extremely convenient (maybe too convenient?) if we didn't need cash for the snack bar or could pay in advance online like the guest passes.
Although, it is helpful for my kids to know exactly how much they can spend on a certain day depending on how much cash we bring. Regardless, the snack bar is a major highlight!
Updated signage - I have noticed that some new families don't know all the rules and the signs are confusing become some signs are accurate (lifeguards only on the bulkhead) and some aren't (no food and drink on the pool deck). It would also be helpful to send out a quick FAQ of the rules and highlights - it took me years to know where the lost and found was and that the foosball and ping pong tables were open to everyone (we thought that area was for staff only). It would be great if the game room tables were consistently stocked with paddles, balls, etc.
Little library or place where members can swap books and magazines in the off chance you get an opportunity to sit and read.
Babysitting directory/general bulletin board - we would love to know which teenage members are available for babysitting, dog walking, grass cutting, etc.
We would love to see the adult only crab night back, ice cream socials, kids' nights AND the family campout.
Small workout room would be a huge plus!
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Jennifer Goehring
May 22, 2022
more shade umbrellas
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It would be nice to have a few more umbrellas in between some of the lounge chairs along the back fence of the deck. If you want to be in a lounge chair there are very few that are shaded and on the weekends it's impossible to get a spot in the shade.
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Tamara Gelboin
May 22, 2022
Entertainment
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TV at the snack bar with Nats games and other sports and entertainment
Sound system with music (Spotify or pandora radio)
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Jason Knott Jason
May 21, 2022
Venmo QR code
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In order to provide greater flexibility and maximize profits, you should have a Venmo QR code for people who don’t have cash can still purchase food
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Catherine Chung
May 17, 2022
Early bird Dive well for dive team
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Hello! I noticed that swim team members are welcome for lap swimming during early bird lap hours. However, dive team members do not have the ability to practice in the dive well those same hours. I wonder if this limits/hinders the ability (especially if our more experienced divers) to get enough practice, especially since we only have one board. (A second board would also be great!) At the very least, it feels inequitable for the same opportunity to access the pool for extra practice. Thanks for listening!
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Audrey Ting
May 16, 2022
Playground equipment for younger kids
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Interested in any improvements that make the pool more entertaining for the younger set, including a splash/fountain area and perhaps good quality playground equipment, such as Cedarworks playset.
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Lisa Freeman
May 16, 2022
Water Fitness Classes
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Hi, I would love for you to offer some water fitness/water aerobics classes. Thank you!
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Maureen Gregory
May 12, 2022
Music, updated pool games and another pool
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I believe I had heard there would be music at the pool this summer, but don’t see any news about it. I think it would be great to have music playing in the background (would probably need to be a mix) with strategically placed speakers.
The game room at the pool is quite a mess. It would be great to get updated ping pong tables in this space and get rid of the other stuff that overall looked broken (perhaps the foosball was ok, not sure). Maybe the paddles/balls are kept at the checkin desk (sign in / out) and get returned as soon as you stop playing to help keeps materials looking nice.
I believe there was a survey about another pool being built (so we could use the pool even during swim meets) but don’t recall seeing the results. I’m wondering if this was a strong yes and what the time frame might be?
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Kelly Gisselman
May 11, 2022
Pool passes
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I am the only person in my family who even somewhat regularly uses the pool, And even I don’t use it that often. So it’s becoming hard to justify the cost for our family. A friend told me that Overlee has a program where if you have been a member for a certain number of years you can pay a lower annual fee but only use the pool a certain number of times, and maybe you pay something for each time you use the pool. I think that sounds wonderful. Or maybe have a special price for smaller households or seniors? Or lap swimming only? I hope that is something that you will consider! Thanks so much
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Cynthia Core
May 11, 2022
Magazine and paperback book exchange
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Just a thought that a corner of the covered deck might be used as a place for members to bring in magazines and/or paperbacks that they no longer want/need. "Take one/Leave one" could be the signage for the summer. Cheers, Marie Tibor
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MARIE TIBOR
May 11, 2022
Open the pool earlier
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Open the main pool earlier so that kids on swim team can stay and swim instead of waiting for the pool to open at 10, and other members can swim earlier as well. This might help some of the afternoon congestion too. Thanks for considering!
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Saranga Blaser
May 11, 2022
Improve parking lot
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I think our parking lot has been relined several times and it is often difficult to determine where the car should actually go. Just a nice refresh would be helpful, especially in the early morning or evening.
PS on another note, thank you for doing this. The parking lot has been on my mind every season and I never quite know who to share that with since it’s not “urgent” but probably involves a significant amount of money. This is a perfect outlet.
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Danielle Rampton
May 11, 2022
Tennis Courts
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We would love to have tennis courts and a tennis team for the kids!
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Erin Wentzell
May 11, 2022
Music!
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It would be great to have music playing! Maybe mix up the type of music to appeal to all, everything from Oldies to classic rock, to 80s, 90s, etc. maybe people can submit their favorite Spotify lists! We have been to different pools with friends and it is always more fun with music.
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Terri Schwartzbeck
May 11, 2022
Volleyball net
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Please add a volleyball net (either in the rec area or even in the tank - removable in both cases) that can be used for rec swim. Water volleyball is an amazing team sport that will get many DH members playing together and create a sense of comraderie. thanks for considering!
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Hoda Moustafa
May 11, 2022
High dive?
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Could we add a high (not too high) diving board in the dive well?
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Hoda Moustafa
May 11, 2022
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Geoff Vaughan
May 9, 2022
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Geoff Vaughan
May 9, 2022