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New Pool Member Orientation Program
john gibson
My family was fortunate to join the DH Pool last year as a full member, and the summer previous as an August/September member. We had been on the waitlist for around 5 years and frankly, i had never been to the pool prior to being offered the summer membership.
So when we were offered the summer membership, we were told just to come to the pool. I was not aware of how to enter the pool, where the restrooms were, or the litany of rules (hence why every new member walks across the separator between the tank and the main pool).
Taking in mind many put their family names on a list anywhere from 5-7 years prior - and finally able to participate with the pool - would be worthwhile to celebrate finally getting off the list and joining the pool by offering some sort of orientation meeting.
My suggestion would be to offer a beginning of the summer orientation meeting for new members to meet the team that runs the pool, perhaps a few board members and then do a tour of the facilities. No champagne needed - but just to help new members feel welcome and to put names with faces.
Thanks and excited to be part of the pool.
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May 28, 2025
