Renovation 2025 – Updates

Money Raised

June 4, 2025

Dear Club Royal Members and Community,

We’re reaching out today not just with an update—but with a heartfelt call to action.

After multiple inspections and expert evaluations, we’ve confirmed that our pool must be replastered this fall in order to remain operational next season. The current plaster is so deteriorated that it’s leading to rapid algae growth, creating both a maintenance challenge and a safety concern. While we’ve implemented an in-line chlorine system for this summer, our pool maintenance company has made it clear: this is our final temporary solution. Without necessary repairs, this could be Club Royal’s last season.

To move forward, we must raise $200,000. This amount will cover:

Replastering
Tiling
Plumbing
Electrical work
Possible shade structure installation
Minor bathroom repairs

This is a critical moment, and we need the strength of our entire community to succeed.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Make a Pledge: Every dollar counts. One-time and monthly pledge options are available.
Become a Legacy Donor: With a gift of $1,000 or more, your family’s name will be commemorated on a custom pool tile that will last for decades.
Engage Your Network: Ask your employer, business contacts, or community partners to consider becoming sponsors. Sponsor packages will be available soon.
Join Us at Fundraising Events: Check our event calendar and show up to support!
CALENDAR – CLUB ROYAL POOL

Submit your pledge here: Pledge Form
For questions or ideas, contact us at saveclubroyal@gmail.com

Club Royal is more than a pool—it’s where memories are made, friendships are formed, and summer traditions come to life. Let’s come together as a Club Royal family and ensure it remains a part of our community for generations to come.

With heartfelt gratitude,
The Club Royal Board & Fundraising Team

Does the Fundraising Team need more people?

Yes! If you have any interest in helping with fundraising, renovation planning, or general operations for the summer, we would love for you to join us. We have a board meeting Tuesday, June 10 at 8 pm and a Fundraising Team Meeting 6/18

Is the pool a 501c3, and are donations tax deductible?

Not yet. We have filed our application with the IRS and are waiting for approval. We honestly don’t know how long that might take.

If we get approved, donations will be retroactively tax deductible. However, we can’t guarantee that at this time.

How much money do we have already for the renovation?

We had a kick-off fundraising event – Ladies Bunco Night – and raised $1100! But other than that, we are starting at zero for this specific purpose. Our operational budget is higher this year because we have increased maintenance costs and we are balancing being able to have lifeguards at the pool as much as possible. We started this season with about $20,000 in our bank account.

What happens if we don’t reach $200,000 this summer?

We will put the donations toward the intended purpose or the money will be returned. There are a few ways we could move forward. One is getting a business loan to cover the deficit, and continuing to fundraise to pay off the loan. Another option would be to continue fundraising for however long it takes to get the amount we need, and depending on how long that takes, we might not be able to open next summer while we complete the fundraising efforts and actual construction. The ABSOLUTE worst case scenario would be closing the pool for good, and in that case, all donations would be returned.

What is a per-household average estimate for reaching our goal?

We currently have 145 households who are members of Club Royal, which is slightly more than this date in 2024. Last year we continued to add members until we reached 170 households at the end of the summer.

If we assume 150 households for this year, that breaks down to an average of $1333 per household.

The fundraising information is being sent out to members from previous years as well.