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This version has Stacey Merritt's correct email address!! Apologies for the re-send!
May 1, 2020
Murraywood Strong During Pandemic 2020
Dear Murraywood Families,

As you know, Governor McMaster extended the Stay at Home executive order through May 11, 2020. This mandate closes pools. The Board met this week, and we feel that it is possible that after this date, pools may be allowed to open.
To be ready for whatever scenario unfolds, we have formed a committee to prepare for a Memorial Day Weekend pool opening. We fully expect DHEC to provide guidelines for safe pool operations. We know chlorine kills the virus, so transmission via water is not possible. However, there may be social distancing requirements that limit attendance and disinfecting protocols for surfaces. The committee is going to start purchasing sanitation supplies and brainstorming attendance flow plans if we need to limit the number of people in the pool.

We expect Governor McMaster to provide more information on or around May 11. The Board will meet again on the 12th to discuss options.

We will keep the membership informed.
Pool Manager



We are pleased to announce that Stacey Merritt will be the Pool Manager for Summer 2020. The Merritts have been members for years, and most of you know them from their leadership of our swim team! Welcome, Stacey!
Swim Team
The Columbia Swim League is meeting on May 5th to discuss plans for the summer. They, too, may be limited by edicts and guidelines from the state and DHEC. We would like to have a swim team this summer, even if it's only for training and development. We will keep you informed.
Lifeguards
The Red Cross is extending certifications set to expire between March 1 and June 30, 2020 for 120 days. This means that returning lifeguards will not need to renew their certification if it was set to expire during this period. We also have the ability to train new lifeguards at Murraywood once pools are re-opened - Eli Mahoney is a certified instructor. We will provide training and class information after May 11th if the Governor allows re-opening of pools.

Please note that we cannot at this point give an indication of number of hours to expect.

Lifeguards (returning and new applicants) must be 16 years of age, and preferably, members in good standing of Murraywood. Non-member applicants will be considered ONLY if we do not receive an adequate number of member applicants. Additionally, lifeguard availability should include two of the three major holidays: Memorial Day Weekend, 4th of July, and Labor Weekend.

Returning lifeguards should contact Stacey Merritt: staceymacmerritt@gmail.com .

New applicants can complete and submit an application by clicking here:


All guards will be required to complete a W-4 form:

Murraywood Strong!!!
We have faced adversity before and come out stronger, and as a Board we are confident that we will do so again. Remember, we paid off our mortgage, and have a solid membership who has an over-abundance of ideas and optimism. We came back after Flood 2015, and we will come back after Pandemic 2020.

Please reach out to us with any ideas, suggestions or comments. And do not hesitate to reach out to us if you are experiencing a financial hardship concerning dues payments. These are crazy times, and we are poised to be creative, flexible and overall, understanding.

Stay safe, wash your hands and be brave and strong!
-MURRAYWOOD SWIM AND RACQUET CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Murraywood Swim & Racquet Club | murraywoodswimandracquet@gmail.com | www.murraywoodswimandracquet.org