Location: West Center
Attendees: 11
Most Common Themes
Improve communications, internal as well as external
Improve comportment of board—decrease habitual opposition
What GVR Does Well
The breadth and scope of the programming
Value for $
Studios and the variety of facilities—GVR recognizes that sports are not the only form of recreation
Facilities are kept clean and in good shape
In person, staff are friendly and responsive
Communication has improved
Volunteer appreciation
Classes
What GVR Can Improve
Internal communication—front line staff need to be better informed and heard
Expedite solutions: East Center Pool, Clubhouse parking lot
Be proactive vs reactive
The auditorium at WC needs many improvements—sight lines, acoustics, etc.
More meeting rooms and class rooms, especially those with specialized needs such as art rooms
The lack of continuity with board committees (which change every year) slows progress and derails projects
Celebrate/showcase successes
Favorite Thing?
Provides abundant opportunity to meet people and try new things
The variety and accessibility of activity options
Cultural events
Senior Games
Nuggets, Notions and Stray Thoughts Worth Considering
Improve member understanding of how dues are spent
Publish a “Comparative Value” piece
Conduct capital fundraising campaigns for big-ticket projects such as improvement to the WC auditorium
Improve member understanding of what the Foundation does and their relationship to GVR