Greenbriar Pool Club - In The Know-Week of 8-11-24

Welcome to Week 12 of the 2024 pool season!

A few administrative matters to address: In the last ten days we’ve had to close the pool multiple times due to people getting sick in the pool or on the pool deck. Any emesis on or in the pool requires a significant amount of work and time until the pool is “healthy” again for swimmers. Parents - please take extra care with your children, particularly if they don’t feel well or tend to go nuts at the snack bar.

A word about weather...  Everyone is aware that we close the pool when lightning or Thunder is detected.  But when storms are predicted before the pool even opens (such as our Tornado Watch on 8/9/2024, we may delay the opening of the pool, rather than opening only to close right away for what could be hours.   Similarly, while the pool is open when it rains, if there's nobody at the pool in the evening hours, we may close an hour or two early.   We take these actions because we consider our staff part of the pool club family, and we don't want them to waste their time or put them at risk driving in horrible weather.

Please note the pool hours will change on Monday, August 19th when FCPS is back in session. The pool will open at 4 pm and close at 8 pm on weekdays and Saturday-Sunday pool hours are 11 am to 9 pm. No guests are permitted on Labor Day Monday, September 2nd.

Upcoming Events for the Remainder of the 2024 Pool Season

• Back to School Tie Dye Event at the Pool - Thursday, August 15th from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm (grassy area at the back of the pool). All materials provided EXCEPT the item that you would like to tie dye! 

• Adult Late Night - Saturday, August 17th is Adult Late Night at the pool 8 pm till midnight. This event is for 21+ members only and guests are permitted.  Food catered by Anita's, a treat from Nothing Bundt Cakes, bottled water and ice-cold beers.  We will also have a fun mixed drink. Feel free to bring a beverage of your choice.

• Rafternoon - Sunday, August 18th will be a great day to spend at the pool with a Rafternoon starting at 3 pm. The snack bar will be offering a back-to-school sundae special. Watch social media for details!

• Board Meeting - Wednesday, August 21st at 7:30 PM at the Cale Community Center (4615 String fellow Rd. Chantilly, VA 20151)  Anyone who wishes to address the board on any topic should send an email message to board@greenbriar.org asking to be added to the agenda and a sentence describing the topic. All are welcome to observe board meetings; however, if you wish to address the board, you must give prior notice.

• Teen Late Night Saturday, August 24th from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Guests are permitted.

• Rafternoon - Sunday, September 1st will be a great day to spend at the pool with a Rafternoon starting at 3 pm. There will be another snack bar Rafternoon special. Watch social media for details! 

Have a great week and enjoy our pool! 

Greenbriar Pool Club - In The Know-Week of 8-4-24

Lifeguard Appreciation Week was a great success. Thank you to all our members who let our NVPools staff know how much they are appreciated. Your recognition means a great deal to the NVPools staff and the Board.

Special Activities had scheduled a Pickleball Tournament for Saturday, August 10th. However, due to lower-than-anticipated sign-ups, we have decided to reschedule the tournament to a later date. More details and sign-up options will follow.

Upcoming Events for the Remainder of the 2024 Pool Season

• Adult Late Night - Saturday, August 17th is Adult Late Night at the pool beginning at 8 pm. This event is for 21+ members only. The Adult Late Night is BYOB and guests are permitted. 

• Rafternoon - Sunday, August 18th will be a great day to spend at the pool with a Rafternoon starting at 3 pm. 

• Board Meeting - Wednesday, August 21st at 7:30 PM at the Cale Community Center (4615 String fellow Rd. Chantilly, VA 20151)  Anyone who wishes to address the board on any topic should send an email message to board@greenbriar.org asking to be added to the agenda and a sentence describing the topic. All are welcome to observe board meetings; however, if you wish to address the board, you must give prior notice.

• Teen Late Night-Saturday, August 24th. A fun night for teens at the pool.

• Rafternoon - Sunday, September 1st will be the final Rafternoon of the season starting at 3 pm. 

Be safe and enjoy our pool!

Greenbriar Pool Club - In The Know-Week of 7.21.24

Only six weeks remain in the 2024 pool season. We've already welcomed over 13,000 visits to our pool this year!

The Board wants to take a moment to recognize our incredible NVPools staff for their hard work in keeping our pool clean and running smoothly. The week of July 28th, we'll be celebrating Guard Appreciation Week. It's the perfect opportunity to express our gratitude to our guard team for their dedication and diligence. If you have a chance, please take a moment to let them know how much we value their efforts. And if you're feeling generous, a small treat would surely make their week even brighter.

Now to cover some administrative items. At the July board meeting, the board approved a couple of rule changes (don’t panic, they’re minor).  We corrected a discrepancy in the children's section to make it clear that kids under 13 need to be swim-safe to use the dive well unless they’re getting a private lesson.  We also set a minimum age of fifteen (15) to accompany guests, so we don’t have a bunch of younger kids without supervision.   Please note that non-swim-safe guests under 13, or any guest under 10, must be accompanied by an adult (18+) member, depending on how things go, we may lower or raise the “escort” age in the future.    The Board also approved this year’s dog swim day, currently planned for the Saturday after we close.  The Board will be commissioning a formal “reserve study” of the facility to look at the projected repairs/refreshments for the pool, the clubhouse, and the real estate in the future.  This will help us set the maintenance fee properly in future years.   The Board also approved moving a portion of our current reserve account to an investment strategy of laddered CDs so that we can increase the return on our reserve funds while still keeping enough cash to meet immediate needs.   As you can see, the Board is involved in being good long-term stewards of the club as well as overseeing immediate operational needs.

 Now for the week ahead. Saturday, July 27th is Adult Late Night at the pool beginning at 8 pm. This event is for 21+ members only. The Adult Late Night is BYOB and guests are permitted.  Sunday the 28th will be a great day to spend at the pool with a Rafternoon starting at 3 pm. This week, the snack bar will be offering another Rafternoon special. 

Watch social media this week for additional details about Adult Late Night and the snack bar Rafternoon special.

 Have a great week!Only six weeks remain in the 2024 pool season. We've already welcomed over 13,000 visits to our pool this year!

The Board wants to take a moment to recognize our incredible NVPools staff for their hard work in keeping our pool clean and running smoothly. The week of July 28th, we'll be celebrating Guard Appreciation Week. It's the perfect opportunity to express our gratitude to our guard team for their dedication and diligence. If you have a chance, please take a moment to let them know how much we value their efforts. And if you're feeling generous, a small treat would surely make their week even brighter.

Now to cover some administrative items. At the July board meeting, the board approved a couple of rule changes (don’t panic, they’re minor). We corrected a discrepancy in the children's section to make it clear that kids under 13 need to be swim-safe to use the dive well unless they’re getting a private lesson. We also set a minimum age of fifteen (15) to accompany guests, so we don’t have a bunch of younger kids without supervision. Please note that non-swim-safe guests under 13, or any guest under 10, must be accompanied by an adult (18+) member, depending on how things go, we may lower or raise the “escort” age in the future. The Board also approved this year’s dog swim day, currently planned for the Saturday after we close. The Board will be commissioning a formal “reserve study” of the facility to look at the projected repairs/refreshments for the pool, the clubhouse, and the real estate in the future. This will help us set the maintenance fee properly in future years. The Board also approved moving a portion of our current reserve account to an investment strategy of laddered CDs so that we can increase the return on our reserve funds while still keeping enough cash to meet immediate needs. As you can see, the Board is involved in being good long-term stewards of the club as well as overseeing immediate operational needs.

Now for the week ahead. Saturday, July 27th is Adult Late Night at the pool beginning at 8 pm. This event is for 21+ members only. The Adult Late Night is BYOB and guests are permitted. Sunday the 28th will be a great day to spend at the pool with a Rafternoon starting at 3 pm. This week, the snack bar will be offering another Rafternoon special.

Watch social media this week for additional details about Adult Late Night and the snack bar Rafternoon special.

Have a great week!