Grounds Updates
In 2020 we made a significant investment in the Ridgetop facilities with the renovation of the bathrooms and the new pumphouse pavilion/shower area. These investments were very well received by the membership and are improvements that will serve us for years to come. In 2021 we will not be making a major capital investment but will be focused on smaller but important improvements which are needed across the grounds. These improvements include:
- Painting of the upper pavilion
- Painting of the clubhouse
- Repairs to concrete walls
- Repairs to the upper storage building
- Deck repairs at the tennis courts
Additionally, we are excited about some improvements we have made to the grounds operations this year. We did a cost analysis on what we were spending across all of our grounds related vendors and made the decision to consolidate to one vendor who will now handle all grounds maintenance. This move we believe will save money, provide a higher quality outcome, and reduce the operational overhead of multiple vendors. Our new vendor is called Best Green Landscaping, led by Marco Diaz. You will be sure to see them up there this summer. He already has the place looking great.
Membership Updates
Full membership is vital to not only the financial health of Ridgetop but critical for us to maximize programs at the club such as swim, dive, tennis and social events. So, again in 2021 filling the membership is our top priority and we feel confident that we can achieve that goal. We also need your help!! Referrals are the best source of new members, so please talk up Ridgetop to your friends and neighbors, we would love to meet them. We are also going to implement a reward for referrals, more details on that to follow. Refer any potential new members to the Ridgetop membership chair.
Here is a basic timeline around 2021 membership activities, we are seeking to get membership counts as early as possible this year for planning purposes:
February 15 – Dues letters will be mailed
April 1 – Dues payments due
The 2021 dues amounts will be $675 for Full members and $500 for those who qualify for limited. This represents a $25 dollar increase over the 2020 dues. The reason that dues are increasing this year is due to the state mandated minimum wage increase to $9.50 per hour starting May 1st. Given the number of lifeguards and Snack bar employees that are employed at Ridgetop in the summer, this change drives a direct and significant increase in our operating cost. It would be impossible for Ridgetop to absorb this rate adjustment with an increase in revenues.
We will be continuing to look for ways to find cost efficiencies across the board to offset increase in operating cost, and to be the best stewards of the club finances that we can be.
2021 Board of Directors
I am excited and honored to once again have the role of the President of the Ridgetop Board of Directors in 2021. This will be my last year in the role and I will work as hard as I can to help make it another great year for Ridgetop and set us up for success in the future
Below is a list of the 2021 Board of Directors as well as other key committee members. I honestly cannot say enough good things about this group of people. Every board member is extremely committed to the ongoing success of Ridgetop and puts in hours of their time to ensure the operations of the club are running smoothly. Please give them a big thanks when you see them.
The 2021 Ridgetop board of directors are as follows:
- Jeff Crook – VP
- Meghan Pieratt – Secretary
- Kevin Stoudt – Treasurer
- Alexis Lyons – Membership
- Joel Horning – Grounds
- Andrew Beazley – Tennis
- Jenny Cullop – Social
- Zach Butler – Social
- Casey Torrence – Swim
- Todd Allen – IT/Technology
- Marnie Martin – Marketing
- Annie Andrews– At large
Additional Board Committee Members – Suzy Sleman (Swim), Tom Barilla (Tennis), Tracy Jebo (Dive)
Please be on the lookout for additional communications as we approach the season. We would also really appreciate timely 2021 dues payments and communications.
Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions at all.
Ethan Edwards
Ridge Top President