Lakeside Country Club Newsletter May 2013 1520 Rose Garden Drive Metairie, LA 70005 834-9200 www.lakesidecountryclub.org Message from the President Members, We are looking forward to another fun filled summer and it will be here before you know it! A lot has been happening since last year and this year promises more improvements for all members to enjoy. The number one question that our members have is “When will upstairs be complete”? Well, we are not there yet, but the end is in sight. We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Plans have been approved, the contractor has been chosen, and there is actually a schedule of when the work will start and the tentative time frame set. We realize that it has seemed like an eternity, but rest assured, the upstairs will be moving along in the very near future. With that being said, please know that we have planned as best as possible to avoid too much interference with your summer fun, but remember to watch your step! The locks at the club will be changed and the new keys available to any member in good standing. If you are a member that already has a key, you will need to trade that key in for the new one at no charge. If you are a member that has never had a key to access the club outside its regular hours, you will need to fill out the form (available in the office), show your picture ID and pay the $5.00 for one. Only members in good standing will be allowed to purchase keys. During the off season there were a couple of gatherings with great member participation. There were also guests of members at these functions who decided to become members themselves. So on behalf of the Board and the entire membership, Welcome New Members! We look forward to spending quality time with our new members as well as those members that have been with us for a while. Thanks to all those members who offered constructive criticism and suggestions for improvements to our Splash Bar and the Cove Grill. As a group, the Board has taken those comments and discussed which ones should be implemented this year. What we have decided to add were more healthy options including smaller portion sizes and having a garden salad as an option for a side item. Also, members will be able to purchase a “Drink Card” for $10 which will allow you to get refills of soft drinks, lemonade, and tea for less than the original cost. I have just mentioned a few of the changes and improvements that will be in place at LCC this summer. As always, we encourage members to come often so that you can experience these enhancements for yourself! Should you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us. I look forward to seeing everyone this summer! Carey Johnson President of Board of Directors Lakeside Country Club OPEN HOUSE - READ BELOW!!!! On Tuesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 25th members are asked to come to Lakeside for various reasons. Board Members will be guiding tours of the facility to our new members, Maureen will be available for key exchanges and purchases, Coach Peggy will be signing up swimmers for the summer league, Coach Rob will be signing up divers for his team, Ms. Kristi, our Camp Director will be taking registrations for Summer Camp, and those interested in Tennis can also sign up for our Summer Tennis Program. This will also allow members in need of a membership card to order them from the office! IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Since we are changing the locks and with construction beginning in the next few weeks, the handicap gate will no longer be accessible. Beginning May 1st, new keys that are distributed to members will allow access to the club through the single gate in the parking lot and the far right gate near the sign in location. ONLY MEMBERS WHO ARE PAID UP THROUGH THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2013 WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE A KEY (OR EXCHANGE YOUR OLD ONE). Lifetime members will be able to exchange their key with a photo ID. This gate will be a self locking gate, which will require a key to enter or exit the facility. Members are reminded that they must ensure that the gate is closed upon entering and exiting. This gate will be monitored by the security cameras. MAY POOL HOURS Friday 5/10 - 5pm-10pm Friday 5/17 - 5pm-10pm Saturday 5/11 - 11am-10pm Saturday 5/18 – 11am-10pm Sunday 5/12 - 12noon -7pm Sunday 5/19 - 12noon – 7pm The club will open at 2:00pm on Friday May 24th and begin regular summer hours on Saturday May 25th. Mothers Day Mimosas Bring your mom to LCC for FREE mimosas on Sunday May 12th at the Splash Bar! We will also have live entertainment by Justin James from 3:00pm until 6:00pm. Check out the link on our website for more information on Justin’s music. Lakeside Lasers Swim Team Registration Swim team registration will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 25th at 7:00PM Registration fee is $50.00 for the first family member, $70.00 for 2 or more swimmers from one family. Registrations are due by May 30th. A $15 late fee will apply to all those who register after May 30th. Swim Meets are held every Tuesday Beginning June 4th and ending on July 16th (bye 7/2) MOC will be on July 20th. ALL parents are expected to volunteer their time assisting at the Meets, both at home and away. Parents are to commit to working four or more of the seven Meets. Swim suit try on will be held on Monday April 29th from 5:00pm until 7:00pm. The team suits will remain the same so there is no need to buy a new one unless you choose to. Coach Peggy Lulich Swim Practice Practice is essential for improvement. The schedule is as follows: May Swim Practice Schedule: Starting May 20th Monday – Thursday 4:00-4:45 PM 8 years and under 4:45-5:30 PM 9 – 11 year olds 5:30-6:15 PM 12 years and older Summer Practice Schedule Begins Tuesday May 28th: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings 8:00 – 8:30 am open to anyone attending summer camps or who cannot make their regular practice 8:30 – 9:15 am 6 – 8 year olds 9:15 – 10:00 am 9 – 12 year olds 10:00 – 10:50 am Time Trials 13 and older We will have a swim meet on Saturday, June1st at 8:30a.m. This meet will allow all swimmers to compete in all events. This will give the swimmers the opportunity to get rid of the “first meet jitters” and will give the coaches a good look at all the swimmers in all the events. The meet will be run as an official JCCA meet with starters, timers, pickers and table workers. Parents please plan to work the meet. Meet Schedule: TBA Swim Team Banquet will be held on Tuesday August 13th at 6:30 POOL CLOSES AT 4pm FOR ALL HOME MEETS Swim Lessons Coach Peggy Lulich - 832-7288 Coach Martha – 837-9438 Sarah Carr-236-0021 Lucy Simon-444-2500 Coach Hope-701-3381 Olivia Scott-388-8210 Stephanie Reuter 450-0666 Emily Dolese - emily.dolese@gmail.com (will not be available until late July) DIVE TEAM NEWS Dear Lakeside Diving Team Parents, I am looking forward to the start of our diving season. Registration will be held on April 23rd at 7:00 PM. I will also accept registrations later at May practices. We need divers for every age group. Boys and girls under the age of 18 are eligible to dive in our JCCA program. If your child can swim from the diving board to the ladder in the deep end, they can join the diving team (there is no minimum age). The basic rules for JCCA Diving and the meet and practice schedules are available on the Lakeside CC website (http://lakesidecountryclub.org ). Our first meet will be held in the beginning of June. Practices will start on Saturday, May 4th at 10:00. A full meet schedule and practice schedule for June and July will be provided later and will be posted in the Lakeside office. The Meet of Champions will be held on Friday, July 19th. All dual meets will be held on Monday nights at 6:30 pm. Please arrive no later than 6:00 for home meets and 5:00 for away meets. For all away meets, we will practice at the opposing club for 1 hour prior to the meet. The best way to learn about diving is to come watch our team practice. I am always available after practices if you have any questions. If you need to reach me, my phone number is 504-258-2961 (Cell). I can also be reached at jrbrew34@rtconline.com. Make sure to check out our Facebook Page. Just search for “Lakeside Country Club Diving Team”. I will provide updates on practices and any other important information via the FB page and e-mail. I hope to see you at the practices and the meets. Please fill out the attached form below and return it to me with your registration fee. Sincerely, Coach Rob Dauenhauer POOL CLOSES AT 5:00PM FOR ALL HOME DIVE MEETS DIVING TEAM INFORMATION: Parent’s Name: ___________________________ Contact Number(s): _________________________ E-mail address: __________________________ Child’s Name: __________________ Birthday: ___________ Child’s Name: __________________ Birthday: ___________ Child’s Name: __________________ Birthday: ___________ Please let me know if you will be unable to attend any meets due to vacation, etc. ____ I am interested in volunteering to help judge (training will be provided) ____ I am interested in volunteering to help work tables Lakeside Country Club Summer Camp Summer is right around the corner, which means it is time to start thinking about what to do with the kids. Lakeside Country Club will have camp again this summer for the twelfth year. Camp will be available beginning Tuesday, May 28th until Friday, August 16th. Swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, exercise, group games, talent shows, movie day, and one special fun day each week, are some of the many activities that campers will be enjoying. We are very excited that Ms. Kristi is returning as director of our summer camp program, she will oversee all counselors and activities during the summer. Campers are assigned a group based on their age and also their swim ability. However, all campers participate in all activities at the same time so that if they have a friend that might be a little older they will not be separated. We are also very happy to welcome back the CATZ (Completely Active Training Zone) fitness program. CATZ is a unique youth fitness program that engages children to improve their physical fitness, improve their self discipline, gain confidence, enhance peer acceptance, promote their physical/mental well being and enjoy exercise. Lakeside Country Club has partnered with Southshore Physical Therapy, LLC to provide a weekly CATZ Youth Fitness Program during the 2013 Summer Camp. Our mission statement at Lakeside Summer Camp is ; summer is a time for fun, kids need to be kids and although we do have structure throughout the day our goal is to MAKE it FUN and keep them MOVING!!! 4 year olds* through 6th graders are welcome and guests of members are also invited to attend. Registration is $50.00.Registration fee includes 1 tee shirt Additional shirts may be purchased for $10.00 each. Campers will be required to purchase a LCC Camp bag at a cost of $10.00. Camp fees must be paid on Mondays of every week. (*Must be 4 by May 1, 2013) Camp hours are 8:45am – 3:00pm Before and after care is available from 7:45am – 5:30pm for $35 per week a $5.00 discount will be given for each additional sibling. Prices: $125.00 per week for members $150.00 per week non-members. Discounts will be given for more than 1 sibling attending camp. This year we will also have a 3 day a week program . Campers will have to be prescheduled and the cost will be $25.00 per day for members and $30.00 for non-members there will be an additional $8.00 charge for before and after care. Sibling discounts will not be given for 3 day program. Camp Registration Form Name______________________________Birthday_____________Age_____ Address______________________________Phone (H) __________________ Parent’s Names and Phone number_____________________________________ Grade entering______________ Please check one of the following ( ) My child will be picked up after camp by______________________________ ( ) My child will attend after care ______________________________________________________________ Parent signature Date LCC Web Site Please visit our website for more information. If you know of a member who is not registered to receive our emails, please ask them to do so as this is our main mode of distributing information throughout the year. www.lakesidecountryclub.org. A calendar of events will be posted monthly along with the monthly newsletter. Pool Rules and Party Rules Please refer to the Website for pool and party rules. rd Upcoming Events – Mark your Calendars!!! Tuesday April 23 and Thursday 25th Swim and Dive Team Registration 7:00pm Tuesday April 23th and Thursday April 25th New Member Meeting 7:00 pm Friday May 10th Pool opens at 5:00pm Friday May 24th Pool opens 2:00pm Saturday, June 8th 7:00pm – 11:00pm Family “Mexican Fiesta” Night Thursday, July 4th - Fun for All! There will be a schedule of events posted by the office. Friday, July 19th 7:00pm – 11:00pm - Family Night Tuesday August 13th- 6:30pm Swimming and Diving Team awards Saturday, August 17th - 7:00pm – 11:00pm Family “Back to School” Night Sunday, September 15th- TENTATIVE - Member Appreciation Day 12:00 – 6:00pm