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Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2010

Committee Attendees: Dan Greene - Chair, Jennifer Zukowski - Vice Chair, Chuck Russell - Secretary, Jon Anderson, Tony Quattromani, Donna Price, and Dave Ketch. Also in attendance were BOD Liaison Pat Rowland and BOD member Bob Shope.

1. With all Fitness Committee members present, Chair Dan Greene convened the meeting at 7 p.m.

2. Old Business:

a. Jon Anderson, the head of the Fitness Center Subcommittee (FCS) that will develop a proposal to the BOD, detailing why a larger Fitness Center (FC) is needed/required, gave some background information and explained work that was done by Jennifer, Tony and Jon, in developing the Fitness Center Survey - 2010. Answers to this survey questionnaire from the FC members, will be used by the FCS in the development of this proposal. After Jon‘s discussion, the committee members said what they liked or would change about this survey, and how this survey should be sent to FC members. Chair Dan Greene and the other committee thanked the FCS for their comprehensive work, in developing this survey questionnaire.

A motion was made and seconded that the survey questionnaire for existing FC members be distributed first by e-mail, and then by mail, to those members who did not respond to the e-mail, or do not have e-mail address on record with LOWA. This motion passed unanimously. This may change, after the Fitness Committee members perform a trial run using the e-mail process. 

Jon then made a motion for the LOWA BOD to consider hiring the appropriate outside consultant, to get their expert and unbiased input for the proposal, which was discussed.

Later on, BOD Liaison Rowland recommended that the Fitness Committee ask that the BOD include money in the FY11 budget, for this consultant. A motion was made and seconded that the Chair recommend that the BOD include in the 2011 Budget, money to hire a Fitness Center Consultant, to provide a FC that meets the present and future fitness needs of LOW residences.   

3. New Business:

a. Committee member Russell conveyed that many Fitness Center (FC) members often ask him questions concerning its operation, while he is trying to working-out. He then discussed the need for ways to communicate daily with FC members, so that they know how and who to direct their questions and concerns (i.e., security problems, equipment repair, cleanliness, etc.) to, for the FC operations. It was suggested that a bulletin board be installed directly above the sign-in sheet area, with the GM contact information displayed, and where other FC information may be obtained(i.e., FC web site, next Fitness Committee meeting, etc.).
To lend further clarity to this communications effort, Chair Dan Greene was reminded that his Channel 18 commercials should be changed to show that he is not managing the FC anymore, and that he is now the Fitness Committee Chair. Dan said that he would take care of this.

b. Chuck Russell briefly reported on his September 9, 2010 meeting with Melanie Parmelee, of LOWA Communications. Basically, the FC web site should be updated to reflect the splitting of the Swimming Pool and Fitness Center Committee, to the Fitness Committee. Also, new pictures of the old and new fitness equipment should be taking and displayed in a better format on the site, and the site narrative should be updated. Chuck will provide a more detailed report at the November 3, 2010 meeting.   

c. Questions that the Fitness Committee would like to be included in the next LOW Survey, was discussed. A motion was made and seconded that Dan Greene will send to Sue Merna, two questions to be included in the LOW Survey. The two questions are to be 4.1 and 4.2 from the 2007 Survey.

d. The following new fitness equipment received and is being used this month, and old fitness equipment is being repaired.

1 - New Octane elliptical

2 - New Matrix recumbent bicycles

1 - New Life Fitness combination quadriceps and hamstring leg equipment

1 - Old lat pull down and seated row equipment - the broken cable has been ordered, and the LOWA AGM is working with Fitness Resource in getting it repaired

e. Concerns about what the new security company is doing, and is not doing when they open, periodically check, and close the FC each day, were discussed. Liaison Rowland requested from Chair Dan Greene the details in how the previous security company did this, when they provided security for the Low community.

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The next meeting is at the Holcomb Building, Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at 7 PM.

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes
November 3, 2010

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene - Chair, Jennifer Zukowski - Vice Chair, Chuck Russell - Secretary, Jon Anderson, and Dave Ketch. Committee Members Absent: Tony Quattromani and Donna Price. Also in attendance were Board of Director Liaison Pat Rowland and Board of Director Bob Shope.

1. With a quorum of committee members present, Chair Dan Greene convened the meeting at 7pm.

2. The committee approved the agenda for this meeting.

3. The committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2010 meeting.

4. Reporting on Old Business.

   a. Jon Anderson, the head of the Fitness Center Subcommittee, reported on the status of the Fitness Center Survey - 2010. Jon said that about 1/3 surveys were mailed to Fitness Center members, and that the rest were being mailed on 11/04/10, for a total of 518. To date, 46 surveys have been returned. Next, Jennifer Zukowski will be entering the information from survey into a data base, for future analysis and reporting. The analyzed information will be discussed and summarized by the Fitness Committee, and reported by Chair Dan Greene to the Board of Directors, as part of his presentation on the work of the Fitness Committee. Jon will report on this effort by the committee, at the November 6, 2010 BOD meeting.

     b. It was explained by BOD Pat Rowland that as policy, LOWA personnel do not usually attend committee meetings, as in the past. In lieu of that, Chair Greene will request that assistant general manager Rob Martin provide a written report on Fitness Center (FC) operations, monthly. The report should include but limited to: monthly and year-to-date membership totals, status on fitness equipment repaired and being repaired, information on new equipment being ordered, daily FC security problems and their outcome, etc.

     c. Chuck Russell reported on his work in creating a new LOWA Fitness web site, which will be done in phases. In Phase I, Chuck will write the narrative for this web site, which will link to the same FC pictures and information that the current FC web site links to. New links will also be included, to point to existing web pages that provide information about other LOWA Fitness activities, such as the walking trails. When this is done, the old Fitness Center web site will not be used. In the near future, in Phase II, better display layouts of the Fitness Center equipment will be created for this web-site, using the design and technology expertise of LOWA Communications. After that, in Phase III, using the design and technology expertise of LOWA Communications, the latest video technology and server storage space, available, some streaming videos will be created for the web site that will familiarize FC members in how-to correctly use FC equipment.
 

      d. Dan Greene reported that he submitted two questions from the 2007 Survey to Sue Merna of the Planning Committee, for inclusion in the next LOWA Survey. Pat Rowland said the Planning Committee is considering all LOWA Committee questions for this survey, and will let each committee know if their questions are to be included.

            Dan also provided an update on the motion made to the BOD by the Fitness Committee, to include in the 2011 Budget, money to hire a Fitness Center Consultant. This consultant will help provide facts and standards, to help design the right size FC, to meet the present and future fitness needs of LOW residences. Pat Rowland asked Dan to resubmit this motion to the BOD, as he had not seen the original request, as submitted by Chair Greene.

5. New Business - for Discussion

    a. Donna Price will discuss her request to write a quarterly newsletter, at the next meeting.

    b. The committee discussed the development of a process with the LOWA assistant general managers, on the maintenance and reporting by FC members of broken fitness equipment, reporting on the progress of broken fitness equipment being repaired, and the testing of broken fitness equipment that was repaired, before the FC members begin using them again. Chair Greene said that he would pursue this with the LOWA assistant general managers, and report on this at the next meeting

6. Comments/suggestions from committee members and/or guests.

    a. Some committee members asked that the broken tread mill be repaired or replaced in FY10, as the busy time of the year for indoor aerobic activity (December thru March), is near. Waiting to repair or replace this tread mill with FY11 budget money will not be accomplished until May or June, at the earliest. Dave Ketch asked why the FC does not have an Automated External Defibulator. This was discussed, with no apparent resolution.

7. Next scheduled meeting: Wednesday, January 5, 2011

8. Chair Green adjourned the meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The next meeting is at the Holcomb Building, Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at 7 PM.

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 5, 2011


Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene - Chair, Chuck Russell - Secretary, Donna Price and Dave Ketch. Committee Members Absent: Jennifer Zukowski - Vice Chair, Tony Quattromani and Jon Anderson. Also in attendance, were Board of Directors Bob Shope and Dave McKee.

1. With a quorum of committee members present, Chair Greene convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

2. The committee approved the agenda for this meeting.

3. The committee approved the minutes from the November 3, 2010 meeting.

4. Reporting on Old Business.

            a. In the absence of the members from the Fitness Center (FC) Subcommittee, Secretary Russell read the contents of the Fitness Center Survey - 2010 report. This report contained the compiled answers to the 7 questions, from the completed surveys of 255 FC members; however, it did not contain the comments that were asked for in questions 3.h, 4. and 7.

            b. Committee member Russell reported that he created a new LOWA Fitness web site, which LOWA Communications installed; it replaces the old FC web site, and completes Phase I. In Phase II, better display layouts of the Fitness Center equipment will be created, using the technical expertise of LOWA Communications. In Phase III, again using the technical expertise of LOWA Communications, video technology, and server storage space available, some streaming videos will be created for the web site to familiarize FC members in how-to correctly use some of the FC equipment.

     c. Chair Greene reported on the following items:

  • At the November meeting the Fitness Committee discussed the development of a process with the LOWA management, on the maintenance and reporting by FC members of broken fitness equipment, reporting on the progress of broken fitness equipment being repaired, and the testing of broken fitness equipment that was repaired, before the FC members begin using them again. Chair Greene pursued this with LOWA management, who said that FC members should continue using the current process for reporting FC fitness equipment problems, by writing them on the FC black board.
  • Chair Greene also went over the FC expense and income items, which are included in the draft version of the LOWA FY11 budget.
  • On the motion made to the BOD at the Fitness Committee‘s November 3, meeting, to include in the 2011 Budget, money to hire a FC Consultant who will help provide facts and standards in designing the right size FC, to meet the present and future fitness needs of LOW residences. As per board members Bob Shope and Dave McKee, this motion sits with the LOWA Board of Directors.

            d. Dave Ketch discussed his findings concerning the availability of Automated External Defibulators within LOWA amenities. Dan Greene said that he would follow-up on this subject for the FC, by sending an e-mail to LOWA management. There was some discussion that LOWA management and BOD may be reviewing this important issue, for resolution.

5. New Business for discussion
            a. To promote fitness within the LOW community, Donna Price discussed writing a Fitness Newsletter. It was suggested that Jennifer Zukowski and Chuck Russell work with Donna to contribute. Newsletters may be posted on the Fitness web site, or published in Lake Currents.

            b. Dan Greene distributed and reviewed his PROJECT/PROGRAM CAPITAL EXPENDITURE REQUEST FORM, which provides the details of the Pool House Remodeling for the New Weight Room. After some discussion, the Fitness Committee made and approved a motion to the LOWA BOD, asking them to include this request in the LOWA FY11 budget. Dan will discuss this at the January 8, BOD meeting, and will give a copy to the Chair of the Planning Committee.

6. Comments/suggestions from committee members and/or guests.

            a. Dave Ketch distributed some information on natural and propane gas safety and explosions, as the FC is heated by two propane heaters. Dave is concerned about the plugs for the electric tread mills that are plugged in right next to the propane gas lines, are dangerous, and could cause an explosion. Dan Green made this a priority and will look into this. 

7. Next scheduled meeting: Wednesday, February 2, 2011

8. Chair Green adjourned the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. The next meeting is at the Holcomb Building, Wednesday, February 2,, 2011, at 7:00 pm.

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene - Chair, Jennifer Zukowski - Vice Chair, Chuck Russell - Secretary, Dave Ketch and Jon Anderson. Committee Members Absent: Donna Price and Tony Quattromani. Also in attendance: Board of Director Liaison Pat Rowland, Director Bob Shope, Safety and Security liaison Nora Kelly Simpson, and guest Matt Mitchell.

1. With a quorum of committee members present, Chair Greene convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

2. The committee approved the agenda for this meeting.

3. The committee approved the minutes from the January 5, 2011 meeting.

4. Reporting on Old Business.

a. Chair Greene reported on FC expenses, income and capital items, included in the LOWA FY11 budget.

The Pool House remodeling project is in the budget, and there aren’t any foreseen hurdles for approval. Dan voiced his reservations and concerns, on whom at LOW would be assigned to work with the contractors and others.

From the FC FY11 proposed budget: Income = $50,350 (530 x 95) - Budgeted Expenses $28,190 = $22,160 Net

One new treadmill, elliptical, ozonator, defibulator, and dehumidifier have been budgeted. Jennifer would like the elliptical to be a sit-down model. Chuck asked that one new piece of free weight equipment be purchased instead (squat rack), since LOWA has not purchased any free weight equipment for the FC since the FY07 budget. The proposed fee is $95 per family, will generate $50,350 of budgeted income, if 530 families join the FC.

b. Jennifer Zukowski reported on her ongoing work with LOWA Communications, on updating the Fitness web site. In Phase II, up-to-date pictures of FC fitness equipment will be put on the web site. In Phase III, how-to-use streaming videos for some fitness equipment, will be added to the web site.

c. Chuck Russell read FC Manager Sylvia Zelinsky’s January Operations Report, which follows:

FC Members Info as of 1/31/11:
560 Households have signed up.
1597 Daily signed in FC members, for an average of approximately 52 FC members each day of the week.
 
Warn Equipment Replaced for Safety:
Replaced Triceps Press-Down Bar and Triceps Rope for cable cross over machine.

New Equipment:
24”L Pro Style Lat Bar
2 Wooden Benches for members to be able to sit and/or change thanks to Mr. Green and Mr. Russell.

Security:
GM enforced hourly checks.
Alarm on the side door is installed; I am looking into official sign.

Maintenance:
Life Fitness Recumbent Bike (#11) is fixed thanks, to Maintenance and Mr. Green.
FC equipment # 21 (may have been repaired in December) FC equipment # 22 arm rests have been reupholstered by Mr. Green.

***Working on reupholstered in black, the Preacher Curl Bench in the month of February***

d. Donna Price was absent, for discussing ideas/articles for the new FC Newsletter. However, Donna emailed the Fitness Committee members her first FC Newsletter, which is called, Fitness For You.

e. Jon Anderson shared his review, and analysis of the final results of the FC Survey - 2010, during his reporting and discussion of the survey that had a great response. This survey provided some of the information that the Fitness Committee needed, to help them provide for and promote safe fitness activities within the LOW Community. Chair Greene thanked Don for his report, and for the overall fine work that he, Jennifer and Tony did of the surveys creation, writing, distributing, collecting, analyzing and reporting.

f. Chair Greene revisited and discussed the age discrimination problem with the new LOWA ANNUAL FITNESS CENTER AMENITY AGREEMENT AND WAIVER FORM.

5. New Business not planned - reported and discussed

a. One propane gas line was replaced with the appropriate pipe for safe propane use. Dan thanked Dave Ketch for his investigative and follow-up work with LOWA Maintenance in getting this done. In relation to this, Dan relocated the FC electric treadmills away from the propane gas pipe, to where the ellipticals were located, and vice-versa. The treadmills and ellipticals are working fine at their new locations.

New benches were installed inside both the FC and the Men's room, by Dan and Chuck, for members to use when changing into appropriate attire. There was no cost, as the wood used, came from the Men’s unused sauna room.

6. Comments/suggestions from committee members and/or guests.

a. FC security issues were discussed, which seem to have lessened, since Chuck Russell discussed them at the Safety and Security November 8, meeting, because of the hourly checks by LOW Security, the surveillance cameras, the alarm on the door by the Men’s shower room and the follow-up work of the LOWA GM, AGM, Maintenance, Sylvia Zelinsky and the LOWA committees. Also briefly discussed was the eventual use of the long awaited magnetic card and readers.

Guest Matt Mitchell was impressed with what transpired at the meeting, and thanked the committee.

7. Next scheduled meeting: Wednesday, March 2, 2011

8. Chair Green adjourned the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The next meeting is at the Holcomb Building, Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 7:00 pm.

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene - Chair, Jennifer Zukowski - Vice Chair, Chuck Russell - Secretary, Dave Ketch and Donna Price. Committee Members Absent: Jon Anderson and Tony Quattromani. Also in attendance: Board of Director Liaison Pat Rowland, and Safety and Security liaison Nora Kelly Simpson.

1. With a quorum of committee members present, Chair Greene convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

2. The committee approved the agenda for this meeting.

3. The committee approved the minutes from the February 2, 2011 meeting.

4. Reporting on Old Business.

a. Chuck Russell read Manager Sylvia Zelinsky’s February Fitness Center (FC) Operations Report, which follows:

Membership as of 2/25/11:
570 - Households have signed up.
1553- Daily signed in users, for an average of almost 56 users, every day of the week.

Safety:
Unauthorized movement of FC equipment by FC users. VCR camera file was reviewed, and shows two men moving the FC equipment. Email correspondence between Sylvia Zelinsky and AGM follows.

Rob,
The Fitness Center equipment that has been moved by some members on February 14 needs to go back to the original place. It is too close to the first row of equipment and a hazard. Could Maintenance be of assistance? After it is back we should post a sign that if anyone moves the equipment without preapproval from the GM, will be losing the Fitness Center Membership.

Yes maintenance can move it back. Agreed on the sign. Those guys were pretty big…..

Discussion and Motion:
After some discussion of this safety issue, a motion was made and approved, for Dan Greene and Chuck Russell to move some of the FC equipment back to just two feet from the edge of the free weight area, where appropriate.

Security:
            Security is still checking the FC randomly, when they are not on other calls. An official temporary sign was put on the alarmed side door. There isn’t any money in the FY10 budget to purchase a permanent sign.

Discussion and Motion:
After Nora Kelly Simpson read FC related security questions that the S/S Chair asked at his 2/25/11 meeting with LOWA General Manager and USAA Security, and their answers, a discussion and motion was made and approved, for Chair Dan Greene to send FC Security Post requirements to the LOWA General Manager and to the Chair of the Safety and Security Committee.

b. Dan Greene reported that the LOWA FY11 budget includes $30,000 for the capital improvement project titled, Pool House Remodeling for New Weight Room. This capital improvement expands the FC and makes it safer, by adding a room that will house all of the free weight fitness equipment, while providing more space in the existing room, for aerobic and non-free weight exercise. As per Dan, nothing can or will be done on this project, until May 1, 2011, when Dan Greene hopes to begin working with Elton Rupe, on this expansion.

c. Donna Price reported on and discussed the FC newsletter, Fitness For You, which the Fitness Committee and FC members really like, and appreciate Donna‘s work. Donna also asked for ideas/articles for future newsletters. Jennifer volunteered to contribute an article for the April newsletter, Dave for May, and Chuck for June.

d. Jennifer Zukowski reported that she has to contact LOWA Communications, on updating the Fitness web site, about the status of completing the next two phases. In Phase II, up-to-date pictures of FC fitness equipment will be put on the web site. In Phase III, how-to-use streaming videos for some fitness equipment, will be added to the web site.

5. New Business for discussion
a. Dan Greene did not discuss acquiring new free weight equipment, and possible equipment layouts, for the new free weight room, which may be discussed at the next meeting.

6. Comments/suggestions from committee members and/or guests.
The question as to whether the Fitness Committee needs to meet each month was discussed and the committee members voted to cancel their April meeting. Subsequently, this was changed by Chair Green on 3/3/11 via an email, to meet in April, because of the need for input from the Fitness Committee members and FC members, to update the Planning Committee's 5 year Master Plan, for the FC.

Dan Greene said that he would check on the status of LOWA ANNUAL FITNESS CENTER AMENITY AGREEMENT AND WAIVER FORM, for FY11.

Nora Kelly Simpson asked if those who moved the FC equipment could be identified. There wasn’t any definitive answer to Nora’s question, as no one seemed to know them.
 
7. Next scheduled meeting: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., in the Holcomb Building.

8. Chair Green adjourned the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

 

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene - Chair, Chuck Russell - Secretary, Dave Ketch, Donna Price, Jon Anderson and Tony Quattromani. Committee Member Absent: Jennifer Zukowski - Vice Chair. Also in attendance: From the Board of Directors, Liaison Pat Rowland, Bob Shoppe, and Dave McKee; from LOWA committees, Safety and Security liaison Nora Kelly Simpson and Tom Sheridan from the Master Plan subcommittee of the Planning Committee. Guests who attended were: Jim Walsh, Audrey Borja, Paul Komsa, Brian Wares, Diane Weller, Phyllis Sarasin, Donna Jackson, Tom Sheridan, Paige Taylor, Derille Heuskin, and Brooks Barnes.

1. With a quorum of committee members present, Chair Greene convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

2. The committee unanimously approved the agenda for this meeting.

3. The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 2, 2011 meeting.

4. Reporting on Old Business.

a. Chuck Russell read Sylvia Zelinsky’s Manager Report for the Month of March for the Fitness Committee, which follows:

Manager’s Report for the Month of March for the Fitness Committee

· 1539 members using the Fitness Center, about 50 members a day. Plus the ones that don’t sign in.
· a total of 568 Fitness Center Households signed up.
· Sylvia ordered Bosu Ball, a BOSU Pro Balance Trainer.
· Sylvia ordered the bulletin board - 36” x 22”
· For Fitness Committee Members to be able to view the security tape, (especially if it involves a minor) the Committee will have to get permission from the General Manager.
· In the month of March we had one vandalism, someone threw a rock into the pool office window. I watched three days and nights worth of footage, but the angle of the camera was not helpful and I did not see anything.
· Also I was wondering about the Fitness Center Performance Test. Maybe Jennifer would be interested on performing that test, especially since Jennifer is showing new members how to use the equipment the right way. I am open to suggestions.
Thank you for all you do,
Sylvia Zelinsky Community Operations Manager Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
102 Lakeview Parkway Locust Grove, VA. 22508 540-972-9680 ext. 2

Discussion:

Dan Greene said that he is responsible for the Fitness Center Performance Test (FCPT), which will be given to those 14-17 year old members who want to use the FC without adult supervision, and will discuss this with Sylvia. One of the FC members in attendance thought that this would create more problems within FC. Note: The idea for this FCPT test, begin in early August of 2010, when then GM Ted Wessel and Chair Dan Greene met and discussed LOWA lawyer’s concerns that the wording on the LOWA Annual Fitness Center Amenity Agreement and Waiver Form, displayed age discrimination, specifically the part about the restriction based upon age.

This led to a discussion of the latest incidence at the FC that this member witnessed, where a youth who was charging his phone inside the FC, upon leaving, kicked the FC door wide open, and just missed hitting two FC members who were having trouble using the number lock mechanism on the FC entry door. Chuck Russell said that Sylvia reviewed this incident that was recorded with the FC camera, but is not sure what can/should be done about this incident, with this recorded information. Chuck said that procedures must be created to deal with these incidents on a timely basis, before something seriously occurs. LOWA senior management, and the appropriate LOW Committees, should develop these procedures for the BOD to review and approve.

5. New Business for discussion

a. Chair Greene introduced Paige Taylor, a personal trainer representing Traveling Trainers LLC. & FitnessStop Studio, who talked about the type of training that this company, offers. Ms. Taylor asked about a place in LOW where a training session could be conducted, and was told that she should contact Sylvia Zelinsky, at the Community Center.

b. To comply with a request from the Planning Committee's Master Plan sub committee, the Fitness Committee was asked to provide information for the FC, to update the Planning Committee's 5 year Master Plan. Dan Greene led the discussion, requesting input from the Fitness Committee members, FC members and other attendees. The following questions were asked, and everyone was encouraged to contribute their answers and ideas, concerning the future needs of the Fitness Center, for the next five years.

#1- What additional equipment do you see us needing next year, and the next 4 years?

Fitness Committee member’s responses:

Dave Ketch’s wife would like a L5 lower lumber support bike.

Tony Quattromani would like a rowing machine.

Dan Greene said that a new treadmill was ordered for the FC member who asked for it, and discussed using more of the stored free weight equipment from Germanna Community College, for the new free weight room.

Chuck Russell - circulated pictures of plate loading Hammer Strength fitness equipment that can be used by all age groups, to  strengthening different muscle groups, by loading on different free weight plates( 5 - 45 lbs), or not. Three or four of these machines should be budgeted for each fiscal year, to add to, and to complete equipping the new free weight room.

FC member’s and guest’s responses:

Brooks Barnes said that the FC is fine, the way it is.

Phyllis Sarasin wants a new lap pull down exercise machine, and more women friendly fitness equipment.

Paul Komsa would like an arm rotation bike.

Derille Heuskin gave the FC an A+ rating, and offered his help in setting up the new free weight room.

#2- What additional functions should be/could be done at the FC?

Fitness Committee and FC member’s and guest’s responses:

In general, several attendees wanted more room for exercising by themselves, and room to conduct and/or attend all kinds of exercise training classes.

Phyllis Sarasin and Donna Jackson would like an expanded FC, where they could conduct their yoga training classes in a quiet environment, unlike the Community Center, where at times it is noisy and their classes are disrupted.
 
#3- Assuming we go over 1,000 Family Memberships, how do we accommodate them?

Dan Greene led the discussion on this, which he said largely depends on the membership trend, which can affected by many variables, like the desire for people to exercise for health reasons, the price of gas and time spent traveling, and the costs of joining a fitness facility in the area.

This led to the question of when a new FC should be built. The breakdown of the responses by those that responded, is by fiscal year (FY), and is as follows:

FY 2012 = 4
FY 2013 = 5
FY 2014 = 2
FY 2015 = 1

 
#4- What additional amenities should/could be included in the Fitness Center? Hand cleaning station? Drinking fountain? Stretching Table? Stretching Bar? Juice/Drink dispensing machine? Rest/waiting area with chairs and sofa? Equipment usage video viewing station? Instructional viewing station on all the equipment, How to set up a work out routine, How to establish your base level for your work out routine, etc, Shoe cleaning station?

Fitness Committee member’s responses:

Dave Ketch would like a window in the new door of the new weight room.

Dan Greene discussed the reasons for having a stretching table/bar in the FC.

6. Comments/suggestions from Fitness Committee members, attendees, and/or guests.

Tom Sheridan said that the Fitness Committee should ask for money for new fitness equipment for each fiscal year from 2012 to 2016, and that these amounts should be included in that part of the Master Plan, for the FC.

A sub-committee of the Fitness Committee was formed, to review the walking/jogging trails within LOW. Donna Price, Jon Anderson and Tony Quattromani will comprise this sub-committee, and will begin by getting the trail maps from Tom Sheridan. 

7. Next Fitness Committee Meeting: Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in the Holcomb Building, at 11:00 a.m., so that Sylvia Zelinsky can attend, as voted on unanimously by the committee.

8. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

 

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes
May 4, 2011

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene - Chair, Jennifer Zukowski - Vice Chair, Chuck Russell - Secretary, Dave Ketch, Donna Price, Jon Anderson and Tony Quattromani. Also in attendance: Sylvia Zelinsky, Community Operations Manager, LOWA, and from the Board of Directors, (BOD) Liaison Pat Rowland and Bob Shoppe. Guests who attended were: Diane Weller and Phyllis Sarasin.

1. With a quorum of committee members present, Chair Greene convened the meeting at 11:03 a.m.
2. The committee unanimously approved the agenda for this meeting.
3. The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 6, 2011 meeting.
4. Reporting on and discussion of Old and/or Ongoing Business.
      a. Sylvia Zelinky’s presented her April Operations Report, for the Fitness Center (FC) that was discussed.

Manager’s Report for the Month of April for the Fitness Center

- FC usage for April 2011 was 1432 people, who signed in, for an average of approximately 48 people daily.

- FC memberships for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-2011, were 569 families, for a total income of $42,675.

- So far, as of May 3, 2011, FC memberships for the new FY 2011-2012, total 198 families, and income of $18,810.

- Sylvia posted a new red emergency phone sign by the red emergency phone, explaining when and how to use this phone.

- LOWA maintenance is going to install a holder for the monthly Fitness Committee’s newsletter, “Fitness For You“.

- The first meeting concerned with the project work for expanding the FC that will add a free weight room, was held on May 3, 2011, Rob Martin, Elton Rupe, Dan Greene, Jennifer Zukowski and Sylvia Zelinsky were present. Please refer to Dan Greene’s reporting on and discussion of this meeting, which is covered under, New Business reported on and discussed.

Discussion about the current FY 2010 - 2011 membership total
 
Dan Greene and Chuck Russell expressed their concern about the FC membership total of 198, for the new FY 2011-2012. Dan said that FC membership renewal usually is somewhat higher than the 198 total for this time of the year (usually between 300-400 members). Chuck asked whether or not this lower membership total may have something to do with the decision to exclude the LOWA Annual Fitness Center Amenity Agreement and Waiver Form, and all other amenity forms this year, from the LOWA billing packet, which is mailed each year to the LOW community.

Note 1:The following information was written on page 1 of the March 25, 2011 Lake Currents, under the heading of Assessment Billing, Payments, and Related Barcode Issues, Etc., paragraph 3, and also in the billing packet mailed to the LOW community.

Amenities and Guest Pass Forms.

IMPORTANT CHANGE THIS YEAR
In order to be ecologically-minded and reduce printing & mailing costs, we have not included the amenity and guest pass
forms in the mailing. All necessary application forms for amenities and guest passes are available online at LOWA.org and at
the Holcomb administration office.

Further committee discussion about this followed, with concerns about the FC Amenity Fee increase from $75 to $95 (26.6%), without timely improvements to the FC facility, also contributing to the lower FC membership renewal total being reported.

Note 2:A major FC capital improvement project was approved, budgeted and is being planned, for this FY, which addresses these concerns.
These discussions resulted in a motion being made and unanimously approved by the committee, for Chair Green to recommend to the BOD, to direct the Assistant General Manager (AGM) to send out the above mentioned FC amenity form, to those households who were FC members during FY 2010 - 2011, and who have yet to renew their FC membership for this FY.

b. The Fitness Committee discussed how to proceed with the gathering, reviewing, approval of, and the sending of the appropriate information (i.e., the amount of money for new fitness equipment and walking/jogging trail updating, for each FY from 2012 to 2016, and a new FC plan), to the Planning Committee's Master Plan sub-committee, for inclusion in the updated version of the Planning Committee's 5 year Master Plan.
 
 Discussion about creating a FC and Walking/Jogging Trails Five Year Plan

Chair Greene opened the discussion by passing around and talking about the information and work that he has done since being involved with the FC, and in the expansion of and/or the building of a new FC. Tony Quattromani from the sub-committee that was formed to review the walking/jogging trails within LOW discussed their work, which he will forward to all committee members via e-mail, for them to review and to provide their input. Dan Greene, Jennifer Zukowski, Jon Anderson and Tony Quattromani discussed merging the work that was done on both, for further committee review and final committee approval, before being sent to the Planning Committee. The walking/jogging trails information may include before and after drawings of them, for the 5 year plan. This will be the main agenda item for the Fitness Committee’s June 1st meeting.

5. New Business reported on and discussed.

a. Chair Dan Greene reported on his first meeting with LOWA management, concerning the Pool House Remodeling capital improvement project, for the new weight room.

Discussion about the 1st Pool House Remodeling Capital Improvement Project meeting

Dan Greene reported that on that day (May 3rd), as per LOWA management, they did not commit to a project start date. BOD Liaison Pat Rowland said that he would look into this. Phyllis Sarasin said that this was unacceptable, and that the LOW Community accepts these responses to often and to easily. Committee member Jon Anderson agreed, and was concerned that this would have a negative affect on increasing FC membership, (please see above, the discussion about the current FY 2010 - 2011 membership total.

b. The Fitness Committee’s sub-committee reported and discussed their initial review work of the walking/jogging trails, within LOW, (please see above, the discussion about creating a FC and Walking/Jogging Trails Five Year Plan.

6. Comments/suggestions from Fitness Committee members, attendees, and/or guests.
a. Dan Greene and Chuck Russell will move the boards that hold the coat rack hooks from the hallway to another location, before constructing begins, for the new weight room.

b. Dave Ketch asked the status of getting the Automatic External Defibrillator for the FC. Sylvia Zelinsky, LOWA Community Operations Manager, said that it has been ordered, and should be delivered soon. Dave also asked if anything was going to be done to renovate the existing FC. No one had an answer about this for Dave.

c. Dan Greene asked committee members to be on the Equipment Sub-Committee. Along with Dan, Donna, Jennifer and Chuck, this sub-committee will look for fitness equipment and estimated costs for the FC, for FY’s 2012 to 2016. Some of this information, will be included in the Fitness Center Master Plan section, to be sent and presented to the Planning Committee.

7. Next Fitness Committee Meeting: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, in the Community Center, at 7:00 p.m.

8. The meeting was adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2011

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene - Chair, Jennifer Zukowski - Vice Chair, Chuck Russell - Secretary, Dave Ketch, Donna Price, and Jon Anderson. Committee Member Absent: Tony Quattromani. Also in attendance: From the Board of Directors (BOD): Bob Shoppe; from LOWA committees, Safety and Security liaison Nora Kelly Simpson, and Tom Sheridan from the Master Plan subcommittee of the Planning Committee. Guests who attended were: Jim Walsh.

1. With a quorum of committee members present, Chair Greene convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

2. The committee unanimously approved the agenda for this meeting.

3. The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 4, 2011 meeting.

4. Reporting on and discussion of Old and/or Ongoing Business.
a. Chuck Russell read Sylvia Zelinsky’s Manager Report for the Month of May, for the Fitness Center (FC) which follows:

Note 1: Sylvia corrected her April’s Report, as follows: 305 households had joined the FC, and not 198 as incorrectly reported to her, for the April Fitness Committee meeting. Sylvia still sent out 260 letters to those who were FC members last fiscal year, and had not sent in the new sign up form, for this fiscal year.

- FC usage for May 2011 was 1476 people, who signed in, for an average of approximately 48 people daily.
- The new FC Rule signs were hung on the FC entrance door and inside the FC.
- So far, as of May 31, 2011, FC memberships for the new FY 2011-2012 total 384 households, with income of $36,480.
- The Automatic External Defibrillator was installed in the FC.
- Two new pieces of aerobic equipment were delivered to the FC on May 27, as budgeted. The treadmill was delivered without the heart rate monitor, and the elliptical was not working at all. The company was informed of these problems, and Sylvia is waiting on their reply.

b. Jon Anderson talked about the composition of the 5 Year Plan for the FC and the Walking/Jogging Trails. The plan was then read by the committee members, where the parts of the plan were discussed, some parts were changed, and finally, unanimously approved, for presentation at the next Planning Committee meeting.

c. Chair Dan Greene reported that a Request for Proposal for the Pool House Remodeling capital improvement project for the new weight room, was sent out on May 25, with a stated agreed to completion date of July 20, 2011.

5. New Business reported on and discussed.
a. Jon Anderson stated and discussed that the FC rules must be included in LOWA Rules and Regulations, which Jennifer will send to Dan Greene, for forwarding to the Rules and Regulations Committee, for their approval.

6. Comments/suggestions from Fitness Committee members, attendees, and/or guests.
a. Chuck Russell asked about AED training that Noel Horn from LOW Rescue talked about with him, at the FC. Jennifer said that she would pursue AED training with LOW Rescue.

b. Chuck also asked about doing more for FC security, as per Rob Martin’s 5/13/2011 e-mail, which Dan, Chuck, and Tony responded to. At this time, it appears that there is little interest in hiring a part or full time FC attendant, and as per BOD Bob Shoppe, the swipe card lock continues in the talking stages.

7. Next Fitness Committee Meeting: Wednesday, July 6, 2011, in the Holcomb building, at 7:00 p.m.

8. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes
August 3, 2011

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene - Chair, Jennifer Zukowski - Vice Chair, Chuck Russell - Secretary, Dave Ketch, and Tony Quattromani . Committee Members Absent: Jon Anderson and Donna Price. Guest who attended was: Diane Weller.

1. With a quorum of committee members present, Chair Greene convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

2. The committee unanimously approved the agenda for this meeting.

3. The minutes from the July 6, 2011 meeting, were not available for committee approval.

4. Reporting on and discussion of Old and/or Ongoing Business.

a. Chuck Russell read Sylvia Zelinsky’s Manager Report for the Months of June and July. Membership statistics for the Fitness Center were:
At the end of June 2011, FC membership totaled 402, and at the end of July 2011, FC membership totaled 433.
During the month of June 2011, 1359 members signed-in to use the FC, and during the month of July 1331 members signed-in to use the FC.

b. Chair Dan Greene provided a status for the Pool House Remodeling capital improvement project for the new weight room, by reading Rob Martin’s (assistant general - operations, for LOWA), August 2, e-mail. Rob stated that this project is moving along, with a completion date of Friday, August 19. After that, Dan Greene and crew will install a new flooring, which Rob will purchase and have delivered to the FC.

5. New Business reported on and discussed.

a. Dan has had several inquiries about supposedly "Trainers" in the FC, and sent an e-mail to Rob Martin; giving him a "Heads Up" that eventually the following questions will be asked. These were discussed by the committee:
 
#1- If there is a policy for people to provide services for LOW residences, what is it. If yes, how do we get a copy? If not, then when and how will it be enforced?
            - After discussing this, there wasn’t any definitive answer. Tony said that he would research this policy.
 
#2- What are the qualifications required for a person to provide services to LOW residences, (Insurance Certified Training, etc)?
Jennifer said that when she received permission to train people in LOWA facilities‘, she had to provide the following.
            - Current prove of her being a certified/qualified fitness trainer
            - Current insurance coverage
            - CPR Certification

#3- How is a qualified and approved person providing services to LOW, identified, so people know they are vetted and approved, (Laminated card around their neck)?
            - After discussing this, there wasn’t any definitive answer.

6. Comments/suggestions from Fitness Committee members, attendees, and/or guests.

a. Chuck Russell informed the committee that he is stepping down as Secretary of the Fitness Committee, having completed a year of service, as agreed to, when the BOD was asked to approve the committee.

b. Dave Ketch asked that the wooden ramp be replaced, which is between the two FC rooms. Dave also told the committee that one member reported that there was a problem with some young people coming into the FC via the pool, after this member refused give them the code to enter, via the FC door.

7. Next Fitness Committee Meeting: Wednesday, September 7, 2011, in the Holcomb building, at 7:00 p.m.

8. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes Sept. 7, 2011

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene-Chair. Chuck Russell- Secretary, Tony Quattromani, Donna Price, and Dave Ketch.
Committee Members Absent: Jennifer Zukowski and Jon Anderson.
Visitors: Dave McKee, Robert Shope, and Diane Weller.

  1. With a Quorum of Committee members present   , Chair Greene convened the meeting at 7:00 pm.
  2. The Committee unanimously approved the agenda for the  meeting.
  3. The Committee unanimously approved the minutes for the August 3, 2011 meeting.
  4. Old and On-going Business:
  5. Dan Greene held the election for new Officers , resulting in the following:

Dan Greene remains Chairman, Dave Ketch replaced Jennifer Zukowski as Vice Chairman; and Donna Price replaced Chuck Russell as Secretary.  

  1. Dan Greene announced the following was accomplished in August:  =Membership statistics were; 449 members 

=3 new infomercials were made
=An article was submitted for the September 9th Lake Currents with
   Pictures of the new renovations at the Fitness Center
=Ballet Bar and new mirrors were installed in the new aerobic room.    

  1. Dan held a discussion on new equipment needed for the Fitness Center for next year and asked Chuck Russell to provide him with a list.

Discussed were:
=free weights
=squat machines
=rowing machine

  1. Dan also reported on a Bow Flex Machine that was being donated to the Fitness Center and will check into the machine and if there is room for it.
  2. Tony Quattromani reported back on the Requirement For Training Document for trainers using the Fitness Center. Sylvia Zelinski has this document within her reach at her office.
  3. New Business:
  4. Dan Greene announced that Jon Anderson would not be a member

of the Committee anymore due to his election to the Board of Directors. Dan asked Donna Price to print a sign for the Fitness Center that new   members are needed since the Committee is losing Jon Anderson.

  1. Dan held a discussion about the type of new floor that will be needed for the Aerobics room in the Fitness Center. Dan Greene will check into the price difference between indoor/outdoor carpet and new tiles. In the meantime Sylvia will check into the price of stripping and cleaning the existing floor.

c.  Donna Price brought up her concern about Security not making rounds to the Fitness Center like they were. She was reassured that when called (using the Red phone) they are responding in a timely manner and solving the issue.
d.  A discussion was held on why some members did not renew. Was it the raise in dues, a particular age group or another reason? Chuck Russell said he would check with Sylvia for this information.
e.  Chuck Russell asked Diane Weller if she would consider becoming a member of The Fitness Committee.
6. Next Fitness Committee Meeting will be held on October 5, 2011.
7. Donna Price made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
8. Meeting unanimously adjourned at 7:40 pm.

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes
Oct. 5, 2011

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene-Chair. Chuck Russell- Tony Quattromani, Donna Price, and  Diane Weller.
Committee Members Absent: Jennifer Zukowski and Dave Ketch.
Visitors: Dave McKee, Jon Anderson, and R.C. Haring.

With a Quorum of Committee members present Chair Greene convened the meeting at 7:05 pm.

The Committee unanimously approved the agenda for the meeting.

The Committee unanimously approved the minutes for the September 7th, 2011 meeting.

Old  Business:

Donna Price read Sylvia’s report on the Fitness Center:

-1369 members were signed in in the month of August.
-1314 members signed in for the month of September
-We now have 466 Fitness Center members.
-The floor of the aerobic part of the Fitness Center was cleaned and resealed.
- A new big white ball was purchased for the Fitness Center.
-The broken 5 lb. weight on the cable cross over machine was replaced.
          b. Dan Greene reported that with the cleaning and resealing of the Aerobic room floor a new floor will be put on hold for now.

  • Donna Price reported that a New Members sign was put in the Fitness Center.
  •  Chuck Russell gave and handed out a report on members who did not renew their memberships for the Fiscal year 2010. In his report he stated that it was hard to separate into ages because a lot of members did not give their age.  Chuck thanked Julie, Sara and Sylvia for doing most of the work in getting and formatting the membership information included in the report.

     -Jon Anderson suggested sending a “Miss You” letter to those who did not renew their memberships.
     -Dan Greene will investigate sending out the letter and will report back at the next meeting.

  • Chuck Russell will get together with Sylvia on getting a list of names and will report back.
  • Chuck Russell also reported on new equipment needed for the Fitness  Center. He gave us all a hand out with information on recommended  equipment with descriptions and price list. Some of this new equipment will replace the existing Germannia equipment. The list includes:
  • Hammer Strength Iso- lateral Bench Press
  • Hammer Strength Iso – lateral Incline Press
  • Hammer Strength Heavy Duty Half Rack
  • Hammer Strength Duty Adjustable Bench
  • Hammer Strength Multi Adjustable Bench
  • Various Plates and Bars
  • Dan Greene reported that the Bow-Flex donated was not commercial grade and to complicated to use. Therefore it was removed.

New Business:

  • Tony Quattromani opened up a discussion on having an Open House to show off the new renovations. All were in agreement. It was decided to have the Open House on November 12, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dan Greene will write an article for the Lake Currents and report back to us.
  • We discussed having a poster board with the Walking Trails Maps and Jennifer’s  Boot camp article. Also a table with all the sign-up forms needed.

 -We discussed having several Trainers present to answer any questions.

  • Dan Greene read Jennifer’s article on her Saturday morning Boot Camp.

C Dan Green had several new Business to discuss:
   - We all welcomed new member Diane Weller to the group.
   - Dan reported that swipe card usage is being discussed for the near 
     Future for the Fitness Center. And will update us all at the next
     meeting.
   -At the time of the meeting the Red Phone in the Fitness center was
    inoperable. Dan will also update us on this issue at the next meeting.
D. Comments from visitors:
   - Jon Anderson brought to our attention that someone mentioned to
    Him the possibility of leasing space in a building outside the gate for a
    New Fitness Center. All members agreed this was not doable for the
    Following reasons:
     -The location at the present location are perfect for LOW Members.
     - Operating expenses here are very low.
     - The $ 95 family membership would have to be raised to cover the
       Higher costs.      
6. Next Fitness Committee Meeting will be held on November 2, 2011.
7. A motion was made to adjourn.
8. Meeting unanimously adjourned at 8:55 pm.

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes
Nov. 2, 2011

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene-Chair. Chuck Russell- Tony Quattromani, Donna Price and Dave Ketch. Committee Members Absent: Jennifer Zukowski and Diane Weller.   Visitors:  Jon Anderson, and Dan McFarland.

1. Chair Greene convened the meeting at 7:00 pm.
2. The Committee unanimously approved the agenda for the meeting.
3. The Committee unanimously approved the minutes for the November 2, 2011 meeting.

4. Old  Business:

a. Dan Greene read Sylvia’s report on the Fitness Center

-- 1178 members were signed in in the month of October.
-- We now have 480 Fitness Center members. 
-- Stolen key footage was given to Orange County Sheriff.

b. Dan Green reported that the “Missing You” letter was sent out to members  that did not renew their memberships this year.  

c. The Committee members finalized the details for the Open House of the newly renovated Fitness Center. Dan Green, Donna Price and Tony Quattromani will meet at 10:00 with signs, sign-up sheets, and a display board with the map of the Walking and Biking Trails. Donna Price will print up a few flyers to be in the Board Members Boxes.

d. Dan Green reported that due to issues with the computer system the Swipe Cards for the Fitness Center has been put on hold.

e. Dan Green reported that the Red Phone is now working. The Committee agreed that when using the Red Phone it is important to get the name of the Security Officer that answers the phone.

f. In October, Chuck Russell discussed with Melanie from LOWA communications, who is very busy working with Comcast on the Channel 18 program, bringing the Fitness Center site up-to-date, to include photos of the new weight room, the roomier- aerobic room with a new narrative. Chuck Russell and Dave Ketch will get the photos for Melanie.  Jon Anderson requested these photos to be included in the LOW New Comer’s Reception on November 18, 2011. Chuck and Dave will see it that these photos are taken and sent to Bren Anderson, as well as a copy of the Fitness Center Sign-up and Waiver Form.

g. The Committee discussed the odor in the Fitness Center. Dan Greene reported that the odor will eventually go away and that if everyone can make an effort to check to make sure both ozinators are on when using the Fitness Center.   

h. A discussion was held to possibly lower the Fitness Center dues next year.

5.  New Business.

a. Dave Ketch opened up a discussion on possibly lowering the Fitness Center dues to $75-$80. Dan Greene will pursue this matter. Also it was brought up that the Fitness Sign-up and Waiver form must be sent out with the assessment next year.

b. Dan Greene reported that the Planning Committee approved our proposal for an extension to the Walking Trail that will connect the trail ending at the bottom of the dam going up the hill and ending at the Marina.

c. It was brought to Dan Greens attention that we do not have a machine exercises for upper body exercises. Dan is looking into the possibility of purchasing one of types of Recumbent cross-trainer Combo machine.  

 d. Comments from visitors:
   a. Jon Anderson brought up the Security issue. It was agreed that when using the Red Phone please ask for the Security Officers name.  Dan Greene will send a recommendation to Security that every Security Officer identify themselves when answering the phone.

6. Next Fitness Committee Meeting will be held on December 7, 2011.
7. Dan Greene thanked everyone for all their hard work! 
8. A motion was made to adjourn and the meeting was adjourned at 8:06.

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes December 7, 2011

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene-Chair. Chuck Russell, Donna Price and Dave Ketch. Committee Members Absent: Jennifer  Zukowski and Tony Quattromani.

Visitors:   Todd Olson

I. Chair Greene convened the meeting at 7:01 pm.

2. The Committee unanimously approved the agenda for the meeting.

3. The Committee unanimously approved the minutes for the November 2, 20 1 1 meeting.

4.  Old Business:
a.  Dan Greene read Sylvia's report on the Fitness Center
-- 1186 members were signed in in the month of November.
-- We now have 499 Fitness Center members.
-- Monthly equipment service has been completed and all looks good.
-- The Fitness Center Budget was presented by Robert Martin.

b.   Dan Greene reported that the Fitness  Center Open House on November I2, 2011 was a huge success. There was a steady flow of people for the whole Open House. we handed out 15 applications the first hour. Visiting trainer Everett Williams was awesome.

c.  Chuck Russell reported that he is working with Melanie Parmelee on updating the Fitness web site with new pictures and narrative.

d. Dan Green reported that purchasing a Recumbent-Cross Trainer Combo  machine can be considered in next  year's budget.

e.  Dan Greene reported that the red phone is now working. Please when using the red phone ask for the Security Officer's name.

f.    Dan Greene met  with Phil about possibly prorating the Fitness Center
clues after the first of the year. According to the comptroller  between
Jan. and March history show we will sign up an average of 100 new members. Phil was not in agreement with prorating the dues for the Fitness Center. The current dues of $95 is a great bargain.

g.  The committee discussed having an Open House again in January but since it would be so close to the November Open House agreed not to have one  then. Will discuss the possibility of having one in the spring.

h.  Donna Price discussed updating the information in the Fitness Center. She will contact Jennifer Zukowski is she is still willing to have free sessions for anyone that wants to learn how to use  the machines.

5.  New Business/Comments:

a.  Dan Greene reported that  he  has  had great  feedback on  the  new weight room. The discussion on a new building can be put on hold. The Committee discussed making improvements on the Aerobic Room: including having it professionally painted, fixing  the  ceiling and wall-to-wall carpeting.

b. Dan Greene reported on the Budget for 2012. Income with 575 members at $95 will equal $54,625. Expenses estimated at $17,146 with a surplus of $37,479. An allotment of $9,200 going to new equipment.

d. Comments from visitors:
a. Todd Olson asked how to communicate broken equipment. The committee explained to write the inforn1ation on the chalkboard.

b. Dan explained to Todd Olson that we are in need of new members and gave him a little history of the Fitness Center and invited him to join.

6. Next Fitness committee Meeting will be held on February 1, 2011. The time will stay at 7:00pm. No meeting being held in January.

7. The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 pm.

 

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes February 1, 2012

Committee Member Attendees: Dan Greene-Chair. Chuck Russell,  Donna Price , Dave Ketch, Jennifer Zukowski, Todd Olsen, and Gary Teates. Committee Members Absent:  Tony Quattromani.
Other Attendees: Board Members Jon Anderson, Dave McKee, Bob Shope, and guest Gene Daly

1. Chair Greene convened the meeting at 7:03 pm.
2. The Committee unanimously approved the agenda for the meeting.
3. The Committee unanimously approved the minutes for the December 2011 meeting.
4. Dan introduced Gary Teates as a new member to the committee.
5. Continuing Business:
    a. Dan read Sylvia Zelinky’s January Operations Report for the Fitness Center: We have 518 members with 1591 users for the month of January. A new Bosu ball was ordered. Sylvia suggested we have a Mini –Triathlon at the Fitness Center.
     -15 minutes on the Treadmill
     -15 minutes on the elliptical
     -15 minutes on the bike
 Prizes will be given out for the most combined mileage. It was decided to have two age groups ( 14-49 and 49-?).Donna Price will meet with Sylvia and discuss the details and report back to the committee at the next meeting. Everyone loved the idea.                                                                                     

  1. Chuck Russell reported that  updating of the Fitness Center web site will be put on hold until the new swipe card entry system is up and successfully being used by the Fitness Center members. New pictures will then be taken, added and the sites narrative will be updated for joining and entering the Fitness Center. Chuck asked how long is the 2005 agreement that exists between LOWA and the Germanna Community College, which allows their staff and students to use the Fitness Center for free.  Chuck also asked the BOD members present how long will these people be permitted to enter and use the Fitness Center for free, and how will this be handled, when the new swipe card entry system becomes active. Dave McKee said that he would research this, and let the committee know.
  2. Chuck also reported on the equipment he suggests we order for the Fitness Center. Which includes 3 new weight machines (Half rack, Iso-lateral Bench Press, Iso-lateral Incline Press, and the various weights and accessories that go with the machines). The total amount is $8,529 plus applicable taxes of $334.60 will be added to the cost. These machines will replace two of the older Germanna College equipment. Dan reported that we have $9200 to spend. Dan made a motion to present to the General Manager this proposal and Jennifer Zukowski seconded the motion. Dan would also like to purchase a Fitness Seated Octane Elliptical with Heart Rate monitor and soft start step through.
  3. Dan Greene updated the committee on the swipe card system. Comcast has brought the line in and the swipe card machine has been installed. A notice alerting the members has been put in the Fitness Center as well as an article was put in the Lake Currents. New LOW cards will be issued at the Holcomb Building. One card per member. Dan will keep the Committee, as well as the members updated.
  4. Dave Ketch was approached by a member of the Fitness Committee that she would like to donate a TV to the Fitness Center. The committee decided since we have the line from Comcast to accept the TV. It would be closed captioned and mounted by the treadmills. Dan will discuss with Rob Martin and Phil Rodenberg and update the committee at the next meeting.
  5. Dave Ketch discussed that the Fitness Center surplus money is not being used for the Fitness Center but put into the assessment pot. Dave also discussed replacing the propane furnace with a heat pump system. Dan explained that would not happen in 2012 but hopefully in 2013 or 2014.                                                                        

6.  New Business/Comments:

  1. Dan Greene discussed with Dave McKee the Fitness Committee roster. There are several names of people who have never attended a meeting .Todd Olsen since he is renting in LOW can only be considered as an advisor. Gary Teates has been added. Dan will contact the other people and update us at the next meeting.

   
 d. Comments from visitors: none                                                                                                                                                     
7. Next Fitness Committee Meeting will be held on March 7, 2012.
8. The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 pm.                         

Fitness Committee Meeting Minutes
April 4, 2012

Committee Member Attendees:  Chuck Russell  Donna Price , and Jennifer Zukowski. Committee Members Absent:  Tony Quattromani. Dan Greene, Gary Teates, and Todd Olsen
Other Attendees: Board Members Jon Anderson and Dave McKee. Rob Martin, AGM of Facilities and Tom Sheridan, Chairman of the Planning Committee also attended
Guests: Dianne Clauson

1. With Chairman Dan Greene absent Secretary Donna Price convened the meeting at 7:03 pm.

2. The Committee unanimously approved the agenda for the meeting.

3. Continuing Business:
    a. Donna read Sylvia Zelinky’s March Operations Report for the Fitness Center(FC): FC membership for FY11 are now 525 households, totaling $49,875 of income from memberships. Also, torn and worn out padding covers have been recovered, on the two movable Life Fitness Benches, and on the Hammer Strength Linear Leg Press machine, in the free weight room.

    b. Donna also reported back to the Committee on the results of the Mini- Triathlon:
       -Article will be in Lake Currents.
       - Mini- Triathlon was held on March 17th, 2012.
      - Steve Yeary and Robbie Minnick were presented with the first prize of a gift certificate towards their next year’s Fitness Center Annual Fee. Ted Ferriter and Jennifer Christie were awarded second place prizes and Tom Schwartz was rewarded with a third place prize.

    c. New Replacement Equipment Proposal. Rob Martin updated the Committee that the proposal looks good and fits into the dollar amount allowed, for FY 12. However, Rob also stated that the Committee should realize that these fitness equipment replacement items do not match the items that were originally scheduled and detailed in the 11/23/2011 LOW Replacement Reserve Study, for LOW fitness equipment, in FY12. Chuck Russell pointed out, that this proposal was discussed by the Committee, at the February 1, 2012 meeting, where a motion was made to approve, and it was unanimously approved.

    d. Rob Martin updated the Committee on the Swipe Card entry stating that there is a glitch somewhere and they will be acquiring a new company to see that it is up and running smoothly soon. Rob also asked that the committee agree to be part of the test when it is up and running smoothly. The new system will be able to collect a lot of data to help helpful in running the Fitness Center more effectively. No need for members to sign in once everything is going well.

   e. The Committee discussed getting the TV for the aerobics room. No one knew who wanted to donate one but Chuck Russell stated he had an email from Dave Ketch with the information and will relay this email to Dave McKee.

    f. Next Month we will need to elect a new Vice Chairman.

    g. Replacing the gas heaters and a/c discussion was shelved until the next meeting, as well as the discussion on the Recumbent Cross Trainer.

    h. Chuck asked Rob Martin if there were still funds remaining in the FC FY11 budget; to recover several other pieces of LOW owned fitness equipment, which are in the original FC room (aerobic room)? Rob said he would look into this.
    g. Discussing the maintenance issues on the Octane Elliptical the Committee decided that they should be cleaned more often, and that some of the committee members will make an effort to wipe the foot rails when using them.
    h. The committee discussed possibly getting a janitor’s closet for the disinfectant wipes to be stored. Chuck suggested that maybe doors could be installed by the water heater, and the wipes could be kept there. Rob Martin is going to look into several possibilities.

    i. A discussion was help on whether to keep the sign-in sheet in the FC after the swipe card entry system is installed and operational. Rob Martin stated that it wouldn’t be needed for getting the numbers since the Swipe Card System can give us that information and much more i.e.( The section and lot number of the member).

    j. Dan Greene wants to purchase more stall mats for the elliptical’s and the recumbent bikes. Rob Martin will check into this and we can vote on it at the next meeting. Jennifer was concerned about the odor but decided if we air them out for several days before installation that should solve that problem.

k. Chuck Russell  asked about how LOW is going to handle the Germanna College Students(GCC) that can use the FC free, per a contract with GCC, when the new Swipe card system is activated? Rob Martin explained that they will have to come to the Holcomb building to register and get a swipe card.

      There was also a discussion about some of the GCC students that use the FC, and at times, their inappropriate behavior (as well as the teenagers using the Center for meeting with friends etc.) Rob Martin explained that if you know the date and time you can get their names off the Swipe Card information system and if they don’t stop acting inappropriately their privileges will be taken away by deactivating their cards.
     Chuck also asked about how we can avoid the sign-up problems we had last year with Members not signing the proper forms for Membership in the FC .Rob Martin explained he has instructed  his staff when seeing a fee included in the payment of the assessment to check to make sure all forms accompany the payment. If not have the Member must fill the forms out then. Also he will have a sign put in the FC reminding members to make sure they have all the forms needed.

     Chuck also wanted to know how we can make the transition to the swipe card System easy for all. Rob explained that before all members of the FC will be entered into the system and cards made for them, so that all the member has to do is pick up their card at the Holcomb building. The clerks will look up the members name and hand distribute the cards. Also, Rob requested that all Fitness Committee members that are members of the FC be the first to try the system and lend their assistance to the other members, until everything is going smoothly.

     Also all forms of communication (web-sites, Channel 18, Lake Currents and e-blasts will be used to communicate with members as to when the system will be working and what they should do. Commercials on channel 18, etc will periodically be used to update Members on the Swipe Card System. Also blue cards will be issued to dependents.

     Chuck asked about updating the FC web site? Rob Martin explained that the whole LOW web site system will be undergoing a change soon to make it more user friendly, and to separate what LOW information that the public can access and view, as to what information that the LOW Community can access and view.

    Finally, Chuck asked if an outside water fountain could be installed again. For the basketball players and others, to reduce/eliminate unauthorized people getting drinks from the water coolers that is inside the Free Weight room. He suggested that it be built like the ones by the tennis courts, which are encased in a hard wooden structure, with just the drinking spout showing.

l. Donna Price discussed the following:
    -Having a sign on door in the aerobic room that that it is an emergency door only. Rob Martin will look into this.
   - Donna would like to have a spring cleaning day to spruce up the FC. Jennifer and Donna will set up a day and do this before the next meeting in May.
   - Donna brought up her concern about non-members coming into the FC from the pool side and using the Center. Rob Martin reminded us that everyone should have their Swipe Cards on them while in the Fitness Center. Jon Anderson suggested putting a lock on the bathroom doors
m. It was brought up that the FC is not on the Real Estate Open House day list. Rob Martin is looking into having a sign put on the outside of the FC building.
n.Tony Quattromani wanted to know when the  installation of the extension of the Walking Trail staring at the bottom of the Dam is scheduled to be completed. Rob Martin explained that it will be started this spring.

4.  Comments/suggestions from guests.
    a. Rob Martin and Tom Sheridan asked that the Committee begin work on revising/updating the Fitness Committee’s Five Year Plan (FY 2013-Fy 2017) and the LOW Replacement Reserve Study, before June 15, 2012, as requested by the BOD, and to include identifying for consideration, any new equipment/item that may be needed for the FC and Walking Trails. Finally, The Committee was also assigned the task of looking into upgrading and /or replacing the World Trail outdoor fitness equipment at Sweet Briar Park ( the Youth Activities Committee was previously responsible for this), as this is now a new Walking Trail’s replacement item entry ($22,500), on the Committee’s part of 11/23/2011 LOW Replacement Reserve Study.   

5. Next Fitness Committee Meeting will be held on May 2, 2012.
8. The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 pm.  

 

 
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