Security and Safety at GVR

What are the security concerns at GVR?

• Unauthorized use of facilities (hourly to daily)

• Improper use of guest passes

• Loaned/borrowed member cards

• Entry without cards (following members in, members bringing people in or propping doors or gates open to allow entry of unauthorized visitors)

• After/before hours use of facilities (bypassing locks, climbing walls, etc.)

• Conflicts/fights (weekly to monthly depending on season)

• Injuries (weekly to daily depending on season)

• Illegal activity (occasional)

• Tampering with cars

• Migrant activity

• Theft

• Malicious intruder (one known report)

Over the years, GVR has employed a number of approaches to mitigate these risks, including volunteer monitors, electronic card readers, security alarms, a limited number of security cameras, increased rounds by center staff, and the Membership Matters card-check program.

Last fall, after a reported intruder in a locker room, the Board directed staff to consult with security professionals about improved protocols. Installing more security cameras was advised. After some prudent pruning of proposals, staff recommended a contract to install 123 cameras to record activity at entry points and parking lots at all seventeen GVR sites. The cost estimate is $154k. These cameras would not be monitored in real time. Recordings kept for 30 days would be reviewed in the event of a reported incident.

Before making a decision, the Board wants to hear from members about security cameras. Please take a three-question survey posted at GVREC.org. A link to the survey will be published in eblasts in July, and on the screens of the lobby computers.

Cameras are just one tool in GVR’s security kit.

To address unauthorized access, Center Operations Assistants (COAs or “Yellow Shirts”) conduct random card checks as part of the Membership Matters program. Expect to see a new version of card checks starting in July. COAs will randomly set up stations at entry points and check to be sure each person entering has appropriate authorization to use the facilities. If you are carrying the pass issued to you and it works when you open the gate, expect this card check process to take mere moments.

If you do not have a photo on your card please come to the Administrative Offices Monday-Friday between 8am and 4pm to get your picture taken and have a new card issued. Having your photo on your card will be a big help during all card-check episodes.

Along with this new security measure comes a new member convenience: starting July 15, members can purchase sameday guest passes (using a credit or debit card only) after customer service desks are closed. These are paper passes, so hosts will need to accompany guests through gates and card-access doors, but the pass is good for all facilities for the full day at the usual $10 daily charge. Each same-day pass admits up to four adults. No pass is required for guests 17 and younger. After 4pm and on weekends, call the COA to arrange for a same-day guest pass purchase: 520-343-2440. For a plastic Guest Card that opens gates, visit any Customer Service Desk. Hours and locations are posted on the homepage at GVREC.org.

NEW!

Same-day guest passes!

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CONTACT US 520.625.3440

Operational matters email: hotline@gvrec.org

Board policy matters email: board@gvrec.org

Canoa Hills Customer Service

East Center Customer Service

520-625-6200 (Lunch 11:30am–12:30pm)

520-625-4641 (Lunch 12:30–1:30pm)

Las Campanas Customer Service 520-648-7669 (Lunch 11:30am–12:30pm)

West Center Customer Service 520-625-0288 (Lunch Noon–1pm)

Gvr Info

MAJOR CENTERS — Rec Staff

Open daily 5:30am–9pm

Canoa Hills

Canoa Ranch

Desert Hills

East Center

Las Campanas

Santa Rita Springs

West Center

3660 S Camino del Sol

5750 S Turquoise Mtn Dr

2980 S Camino del Sol

7 S Abrego Dr

565 W Belltower Dr

921 W Via Rio Fuerte

1111 S GVR Dr

JULY BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Audit Committee: No meeting scheduled

520-631-7151

520-631-0761

520-631-8060

520-631-8072

520-631-7068

520-631-8092

520-631-7909

Scan this QR code or visit gvrec.org/centers/facility-use for real-time pool, fitness, and pickleball usage.

SATELLITE CENTERS

All Satellite Centers 520-549-9733

Open daily 5:30am–9pm

Abrego North

Abrego South

Casa Paloma I

Casa Paloma II

Continental Vistas

Madera Vista

Pickleball Center

1601 N Abrego Dr

1655 S Abrego Dr

400 W Circulo del Paladin

330 N Calle de las Banderolas

906 W Camino Guarina

440 S Camino del Portillo

2612 S Camino de la Canoa

Gvr Board

GVR BOARD MEMBERS

Board of Directors Work Session: TBD (refer to website calendar)

Board of Directors Regular Meeting: TBD (refer to website calendar)

Board Affairs Committee: Tuesday, July 11, 1:30–3pm – WC Room 2/Zoom

Fiscal Affairs Committee: Tuesday, July 18, 1:30–3pm – WC Room 2/Zoom

Investments Committee: Wednesday, July 19, 9–10:30am – WC Room 2/Zoom

Nominations & Elections Committee: No meeting scheduled

Planning & Evaluation Committee:

Thursday, July 13, 1:30–3pm – WC Room 2/Zoom

Any change in meeting status will be announced on the GVR website calendar.

Board Meeting Highlights

In a regular meeting on Wednesday, June 28, the Board of Directors took the following actions:

• Camera Survey – Action Item A: Approve the motion as amended to direct the GVR staff to conduct a survey of the membership in July, 2023.

• SpringPointe – Action Item B: Passed

• Work Session – Action Item C: Passed

• CPM Appendix Change – Action Item D: Passed

• West Center Improvements – Action Item E: Passed

• Adjournment: Passed

President: Marge Garneau

Vice President: Carol Crothers

Secretary: Bart Hillyer

Treasurer: Jim Carden

Assistant Secretary: Barbara Blake

Assistant Treasurer: Laurel Dean

DIRECTORS

Nancy Austin

Kathi Bachelor

Ted Boyett

Beth Dingman

Steve Gilbert

Bev Lawless

GVR BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Audit Committee: Nancy Austin

Board Affairs Committee: Carol Crothers

Financial Affairs Committee: Jim Carden

Investments Committee: Bev Lawless

Nominations & Elections Committee: Beth Dingman

Planning & Evaluation Committee: Kathi Bachelor

Email: board@gvrec.org

Did You Know?

GVR cannot offer members Silver Sneakers benefits.

GVR members who are also Silver Sneakers members occasionally ask why the Silver Sneakers privileges they enjoy at community-based health clubs don’t translate to attending GVR fitness classes free of charge. We’ve had several discussions with the Silver Sneakers organization and have learned that if GVR were to accept the reimbursement other fitness centers receive for classes taken by Silver Sneakers members who are also GVR members, it would mean we could no longer accept annual membership dues from those same members. In other words, an individual cannot use GVR facilities as a Silver Sneakers member on some occasions and as a GVR member on other occasions—it has to be one, or the other. Since GVR membership is tied to deeds, it is not optional for those who own GVR deed-restricted homes. Fortunately, GVR membership includes benefits far beyond anything offered by Silver Sneakers—unrestricted use of pools and fitness centers, club memberships, free movies and lectures, non-fitness classes, and drop-in activities.

Nevertheless, demand is high for no-additional-charge exercise classes. GVR’s first effort to meet this demand will start in October with no-charge yoga classes at 8am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the Anza Room at Santa Rita Springs. Just show up with your mat and accessories (we’ll have some loaners for your first few visits). No registration required. Watch for details in the September issue of the GVR Now!

Children’s Pool Hours

West Center Weekdays: Noon–9pm Weekends & holidays: ALL day

Abrego South Daily: 4–6pm

All other pools Daily: 11am–1pm AND 4–6pm

No guest pass required for kids! Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children six and younger must have an adult in the pool with them at all times.