Middlemarch Swimming Club

10/05/2026

a huge thank you to all involved in the Cavalcade at Middlemarch. feeling very grateful - awesome awesome work especially Mary Steph and Jodie

05/04/2026

That’s a wrap - pool is now closed for the season - thank you all for your support especially with the extra fundraising. Dont stop moving - check out the gym and Pilates, or cycling and walking - we are so lucky to have all these things so available to us

28/03/2026

We hope that the local children in the Otago Swimming Championships do well today.
This is usually the last week of swimming. Given Easter is next week and the weather looks good for Thursday and Friday at least we have decided to open the pool next Thursday and Friday and then close it for the season (unless the forecast improves for the weekend). If you are one of those who assists with covers you can arrange to take them off and put them on for a swim during the week - but essentially the pool will NOT be open during this week until Thursday.
BIG THANKS TO Mary Suddaby and Steph Macaulay and their helpers for the amazing fundraising this year. PAT ON THE BACK to all those doing the covers and to Nikki Hall for daily water testing, and Mark Lindsay who quietly keeps everything else running smoothly and Bruce for keeping it clean. Many hands make lighter work and we have a great team supporting us. Thank you all for joining up.

03/11/2025

If you are having issues with the app or with entry into the pool feel free to text me 0274438134 when at pool door and I can open remotely.
the app doesnt seem to be refreshing for everyone!
I can’t guarantee to help immediately but will try. If you do text -please stay by door and look for. a green light to come on. I am back in Middlemarch on Friday and happy to meet anyone at 4pm at the pool to make sure their app is working.

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01/11/2025

Missing three fobs
Blue 01558426
Green 01558944
01558945
These have been blocked but if you are using them we need to know whose name they should be associated with. They will not work now!
If you want to use them please contact Kate within a week or they will be cancelled

01/10/2025

Its that time - the pumps are on, the chlorinators are running and the heat pump is slowly heating the pool. Looking at an opening just before Labour weekend unless the weather improves markedly sooner.
At the AGM we have decided to set the subs at the same level
$130 for family
$65 single
$50 cleaning/maintenance fee
Those doing covers or other roles regularly are exempt the cleaning/maintenance fee.
New fobs are $30. once you have paid your old fob/smart phone key will be turned on
Payment is available to Middlemarch Swimming Club 0317250039345000
when you have paid please email me at [email protected] for the rules, pool form and volunteering commitment :-)

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13/09/2025

Financials for AGM

13/09/2025

Draft Minutes fyi for AGM Sunday night

Swimming club AGM 8th September 2024 @ 3pm

Present
James, Liz Kate, Terina Janice Nikki Linda Ian, Trudy, Mark,
Apologies:
Steph, Pauline and John Carruthers, Sheila Ramsay
Moved that apologies be accepted Kate/Terina seconded
Carried
Presidents Report
James presented the president report – see separate document
Highlights thanks to everyone, Ian and Mark especially
Physio in the pool was good
Had to buy new cells for chlorinators and pump – insurance claim on pump
No major expenditure this year
Thanks for help with catering, Mary Steph and Jodie lions dinners, Ollie for mowing lawns, and Alan for putting on covers in season. Kate for plant sales from nursery. Also for grant applications. ST Rugby for crutching and jim and Jacinta.
ST lions for financial assistance.
Everyone in community helps.

MotionThat the Presidents report be received
moved James/Ian seconded. Carried
Last years AGM minutes were read by Liz
Motion: That the minutes as read were ab true and correct record
moved Terina, seconded Trudy Carried

Matters arising:
Oceania gold grant – has not happened, but Kate will look into it if viable. Demand for trees not so good.

Treasurers report – see finance sheet
Starting in good position. Have a good fundraising but may not be so good this year.
School payment less as Lee Stream have started back at Mosgiel
$20000 for filters from Community trust STARTT
Naseby not happening
Bridge parts will be good. Crutching will go again.
Have lots of salt.
Have $29529 in credit. – and no big expenditure to come, though $5000 less than last year.
Motion: That the financial report be accepted
Moved Kate seconded Nikki Carried

Election of officers
Key fobs take 24 hours, so Kate cannot turn them on immediately. Will advertise that in Rock and Pillar Post.
Terina nominated all officers stay the same -Seconded Trudy Carried
General business

1. Kate moved that we remain an incorporated society and we need a new constitution. Seconded Terina Carried
Will need a special general meeting to approve new rules.
Linda Terina and Kate will meet to talk about the new rules and make a draft.
2. Opening date: suggested Labour weekend, school holidays. TBC, weather etc dependant. Will advertise closer to time.

3. Subs key prices

Discussion of prices – need to put up family, single as well
Nikki moved $10 increase for family, $5 for single, cleaning stays the same, casual stays the same Terina seconded. Carried unanimously.

4. Discussion about Caretaker role for Mark – pool testing, relief for covers, etc. as a Paid position– Kate says has funding. Hours TBC by President and Treasurer in consultation with Mark. Move James, seconded Kate unanimously carried

5. Kate moved two of the three office holders can approve $2000 spending Terina seconded. To go in AGM minutes. Carried unanimously (done in General meeting)

AGM closed 3.39pm

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11/09/2025

REMINDER AGM 7pm Sunday at Strath Taieri Hotel
We would appreciate a good turnout to agree constitution and allocate roles as we look at substantial project for the new roof.
Many hands make light work . Please show your support by your presence

07/09/2025

Update for Middlemarch Swimming Club agm
14th September at Strath Taieri Hotel at 7pm

Proposed agenda:
Minutes of last agm
Reports- President
Treasurer
Constitution - recommendation to adopt attached constitution
Nominations for new committee
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Committee members (up to 7 more unless changed in constitution)
Contact persons - recommend that it be chair, secretary and treasurer ie as per constitution
Registered office address- tbd
Annual subscription rate
Fundraising

Proposed Constitution https://otagorc-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/kate_wilson_orc_govt_nz/ERrpq-DlzdVAqOPavhwZbmcBxpE_PXjtPZkXjsMzNtswcA?e=q8BS6j

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31/08/2025

Middlemarch Swimming Club AGM
14th September at 7pm at Strath Taieri Hotel
All welcome
Agenda will follow but will include new constitution, subs and committee elections
All welcome but you do need to be a current swimming pool member to vote. But everyone can contribute and be heard.

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