HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-01-13 Aquatic Advisory Board MinutesBurbank YMCA Aquatic Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes Monday January 13, 2003
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom O'Rourke at 6:30 PM. Lois was assigned
recording secretary. Present were Dan Barry, Tom O'Rourke, Amy Vendt, Klaus Kubierschky,
Mary Ellen O'Neil, Lois Margeson and Ken Holbrook. The board accepted the December minutes.
Tom's inspiration was for all good things to continue in the New Year. Proud new father Dan
told us about his baby daughter, Margaret.
Amy reported Winter Session met youth targets, approx. 75 more participants then in
r winter 02. There were 35 responses from free swim program. Rec swim difficult with Sat. swim
meets. Sundays are better and February should be better still. Tom said the surveys are especially
helpful to the board. 20 lifeguards participated in a challenge at the pool in January. Skills were
tested in four areas. Andrew Campbell was the speed winner.
Bluefins Swim Team doing well, training trip to Conn. very successful. Mary Ellen
suggested modifications for 6 yr. Olds on the swim team.
Austin Prep has three Friday swim meets beginning Jan. 17. They opted for no AM
practices. Dan is negotiating the use of Austin Prep fields in the summer.
Reading Rec Dept. Update, Dan met with new director, John Futo, a 95' RMHS
graduate. They are working on fees and trading facility field space. New programs should be
studied and deadline for summer brochure was mentioned
RMHS Swim Teams, Lois will report on banner and record board when finalized. Ken
suggested the advantages of a printer for the swim meet timing system. He has had problems at
home meets with the meet program set up and 'who is working the system. Dan will check on the
situation. Reading/ Lynnfield Swim Team is doing well, 3 state and 6 sectional qualifiers so far. 28
on the team, 19 boys, 9 girls, 8 from Reading, 20 from Lynnfield.
YMCA shut down for repairs and pool acoustics in Dec. Xmas week went well and was
completed ahead of schedule. This is the best time for repairs. Acoustic work is half way
completed and will be completed, Phase Il next year same time frame.
Review of Summer Survey'postponed until next meeting for thorough study.*** Expect:
next meeting to be a little longer.******
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 PM.
Mt c::) ~ s
N
rT)
G7~~