Volunteer Opportunities

Updated April 20^th, 2023

Move Chemicals to the Pump House

This is strictly manual labor. We have large buckets of chlorine and boxes of acid to relocate from the pavilion to the pump house and shed. Bring a dolly if you have a spare (we have one, too).

Refurbish Shutters

The three windows in the clubhouse all have locking wooden shutters to protect the facility during off-hours (and off-season). At least two sets of shutters are deteriorating badly and need to be rebuilt to replace the existing units. Some work on the frames may be needed, too.

Plant a Tree

Necessary tree work in the winter of 2022 eliminated multiple trees on the property. We want to re-plant new trees on the property to compensate for the loss. The new tree should be at least 5 to 6 feet tall. Coordinate selection with an arborist (to select an appropriate tree for the soil type) and planting location with B&G.

Multiple members may claim this opportunity. We’re hoping to plant up to half a dozen trees.

Prep/Paint Wooden Benches and Picnic Tables

There are various wooden benches (permanently installed throughout the grounds) and picnic tables that need prep (stripping via power washer) and painting. Prep and paint should occur on different days (to allow for drying).

Funbrella Repairs

We purchased a new canopy/cover for the Funbrella this winter, and we’ve identified a few additional needs:

• Wire brush (prep) the ends of the bows/braces and re-paint with white enamel spray paint.
• Replace all nuts and bolts with new hardware (provided).
• Install new upper and lower castings.
• Re-string the cable to the winch (replaced last season).

Install Vacuum Breakers on the Hydrants

This is a very simple task. We need four vacuum breakers installed onto the hydrants (water spigots) on the clubhouse exterior. The vacuum breakers have already been purchased.

Remove Tape Residue

There is tape residue on the privacy fence by the restrooms and on the support posts in the large pavilion. Use an appropriate product to clean off this residue; it may not come off easily. Going forward, we’ll use alternative means of attachment to these surfaces.

Touch-up Paint the Clubhouse Interior

There are several small areas where interior paint was damaged on the newly renovated clubhouse last season. These areas need to be prepped and painted to cover the damage. For the affected areas of drywall – ideally, a light skim coat of patching compound would be applied, followed by primer and paint.

Fence Line Cleanup

Along the perimeter fence, scrub trees (some larger than others) have been allowed to grow, mostly unchecked. Trim back the branches (as much as possible) in an effort to combat this rogue growth.

Prepare the Small Pavilion for Paint

We want to re-paint the small pavilion before opening day – it’s been on the wish list for years. This requires much prep work (scraping) – and we can’t get it done without some help.

Status (as of April 11th): The Randall family has already begun preparation (scraping), but additional prep is needed with the power washer.

Prepare the Men’s Shower for Paint

The paint in the men’s shower room needs significant preparation work. We want to re-paint and properly re-install the rubber baseboard, but to do so, the walls must be stripped of loose paint and adhesive. This could be done carefully with a power washer (club-provided) if care is taken to block debris from clogging the drains.

Help with 3D Printing

We need to replace a large number of grates on the pool gutters this year – and believe it or not – 3D-printed grates are our best option (for a lot of reasons). Have a 3D printer with at least a 230 mm square capability and a good amount of experience printing? You can help! Each grate requires a portion of white PETG material and about 2.5 days of printing time.

Tennis Court Cleanup

We’ve had several volunteers work on the small strip of last on the west end of the tennis courts the last couple of years, but more work is needed. This is an open-ended task; all improvements in this area are appreciated.

Status (as of April 11th): We plan to have the girls’ swim team tackle this on May 7th, but more help is always appreciated.

Plant Flowers

Every year, buckets of donated flowers are planted around the pavilion deck. We’d also like to plant beds of annuals in the landscaping this year. For the latter, please plan some periodic weeding/maintenance throughout the season. The club staff will take care to water all flowers regularly.

Status (as of April 11th): Jodi Svoboda will be planting flowers in the pots around the pool deck. That said – the more flowers, the better. Please reach out if you wish to plant annuals in the landscaping or have any other ideas.

Trim Family Bathroom

The ceiling was replaced in the family bathroom changing area. Some additional trim work for aesthetics – and installation of a door for the attic access – is needed.

Repair Women’s Restroom Ceiling

The ceiling in the women’s restroom needs repair (plaster cracks, peeling paint).

Repair Drywall Behind the Sink

The drywall behind the sink in the family restroom was damaged during the installation of a new pedestal sink (years ago). Repair, patch, prime, paint, etc.

Install Backstroke Flag Mounts

Four backstroke flag mounts need to be relocated and re-installed. This is a more advanced job – it’ll require a hammer drill, a sizeable coring bit (i.e., 4 inches), and setting sockets (for stanchions) into the pool deck with concrete. B&G may be able to supply some of the tools.

Adjust Fence Hinges

The hinges for the gates next to the clubhouse and at the north end of the property need adjustment (they are out of alignment). This task is relatively simple; it will require a socket set, a ladder, and moderate force to re-align the hinges onto the posts.

Deep Clean Club House

Anywhere and everywhere – the clubhouse needs a good deep cleaning. Cleaning any portion of the clubhouse, large or small, would be much appreciated.

• Snack Shack
• Bathrooms
• Lobby Area
• Basement (lower priority)

Status (as of April 11th): Some volunteers have signed up to clean the clubhouse and snack shack, but plenty more work can be done.

Re-Install Handicapped Parking Sign

The handicapped parking sign in the parking lot was knocked over and damaged in a prior winter (presumably by someone doing “donuts” in our parking lot). For this job, the post and sign should be repaired or replaced as needed, then re-installed in the appropriate spot in the lot.

Clean up Pool Deck Fence Rock

Extend and clean up the border under the fence around the pool deck. Approximately 400 to 425 sqft worth of additional material will be needed.

Repair Bench in Men’s Restroom

Mounting posts on one of the wooden benches in the men’s restroom have failed (rusted through) and must be replaced and re-anchored into (or onto) the concrete floor. There are many ways to approach this project – though it is admittedly a difficult task. Coordinate with B&G on a suitable repair.

Clean out the Shed

We’ve tried to keep our utility shed in better condition in the past few years. The shed is in considerably better shape after the roof repairs, new doors, and new shelving. This task involves emptying a portion of the shed, vacuuming, and returning all materials in an orderly manner. We also might benefit from additional storage (hooks, shelves, etc.) if the volunteer is inclined.

Rebuild Basement Stairs

This is a big one – but we figured, “why not” and added it to the list. This requires a complete restructuring of the stairs to the basement. A large project; coordinate with B&G.

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