GVR Now! November 2022

GVRNOW!

2022 FINANCIAL REPORT

GVR has enjoyed yet another year of fiscal health. The local housing market remained strong through much of the year, and members have returned to recreation programs in much larger numbers over the year before. The projected expenses shown below are lower than budgeted, largely due to staff positions remaining open either by circumstance or design.

Member Dues 58.4%

Recreation Programs 4.7%

Other Revenue 2.7%

Member & New

Member Fees 37.9%

Breaking it down further:

Member and new member fees include guest cards, tenant cards, and fees associated with real estate transactions: Initial Fees and Property Acquisition Capital Fees that contribute to the facilities MRR fund.

Other Revenue includes interest on investments and cell tower lease proceeds.

Personnel expenses includes wages and associated taxes and benefit for the equivalent of 97 full time employees. Again in 2022, most employees worked in the facilities department (56), followed by recreation (23). The balance of staff work in Administrative Services which includes IT, Finance, Communications, HR, the CEO, and Administrative support personnel.

Currently, a surplus of approximately $300,000 is projected for the end of 2022. This surplus is primarily the result of not filling staffing positions. Low wages and the difficult labor market was a significant contributor to the staffing shortage

Facilities 32.8%

Corporate and Operations 6.6%

Recreation Programs and Communications 11.9%

Personnel 48.7%

GVR experienced in 2022. In some cases, positions were not filled until a careful analysis of need was conducted. As a result of that analysis, some of those positions have been eliminated, while other needs have been identified. A staffing reorganization starting this month and a compensation study concluding next month will further refine our organizational chart.

So what happens with that surplus? End-of-year surpluses are not carried forward. Customarily the Board of Directors moves the money into reserve funds. Those funds are used for capital projects such as building the East Center pool, as well as scheduled MR&R activities such as replacing flooring, remodeling locker rooms, and repainting walls and sports courts.

The 2023 budget was adopted by the Board of Directors at their October 26 regular meeting. The full budget will be posted after November 7 at www.GVREC.org under the Governance tab.

CONTACT US 520.625.3440

For operational matters hotline@gvrec.org

For Board policy matters board@gvrec.org

Canoa Hills Customer Service (520) 625-6200 Lunch 11:30am-12:30pm

East Center Customer Service (520) 625-4641 Lunch 12:30pm-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

(520) 631-7151 (520) 631-0761 (520) 631-8060 (520) 631-8072 (520) 631-7068 (520) 631-8092 (520) 631-7909

NOVEMBER BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS

AUDIT COMMITTEE No meetings scheduled

BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday, November 16, 2-4pm – West Center/Zoom

BOARD AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 8, 1:30-3pm – WC Rm 2/Zoom

FISCAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 15, 1:30-3pm – WC Rm 2/Zoom

INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE No meetings scheduled

NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE

Monday, November 21, 1:30-3pm – WC Rm 2/Zoom

PLANNING AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE

Thursday, November 10, 1:30-3pm – WC Rm 2/Zoom

BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

In a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 26, the Board of Directors took the following actions:

• Removed discussion of Bylaws changes from the agenda

• Approved the 2023 budget (see page 4)

• Approved changes to the guest policy (see page 5)

• Rescheduled discussion of CPM Part 3, Committees

SATELLITE CENTERS

Center Operations Assistants (Yellow Shirts) 520-343-2440 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 MEMBERS

GVR BOARD MEMBERS

President: Kathi Bachelor

Vice President: Donna Coon

Secretary: Bart Hillyer

Treasurer: Carol Crothers

Assistant Secretary: Laurel Dean Assistant Treasurer: Jim Carden

DIRECTORS

Nancy Austin Barbara Blake Ted Boyett Beth Dingman Steve Gilbert Bev Lawless

GVR BOARD COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Audit Committee: Nancy Austin

Board Affairs Committee: Donna Coon

Fiscal Affairs Committee: Carol Crothers

Investments Committee: Bev Lawless

Nominations & Elections Committee: Beth Dingman

Planning & Evaluation Committee: Bart Hillyer

Email: Board@gvrec.org

Watch announcements for any change in meeting status on the GVR website calendar updated daily.

A Letter from the GVR Board President DID YOU KNOW?

The Pickleball Center on La Canoa is the only GVR recreation facility built by GVR. As developers constructed neighborhoods, they included rec centers to increase the appeal of the homes built “on spec.” The developers then deeded the rec centers over to GVR, distributing the cost of maintaining the facilities across the wider community. The result is the varied collection of centers members enjoy today, each with a distinctive architectural style and suite of amenities.

Fairfield Homes is proposing to build 337 new homes south of the Canoa Ranch Golf Club in three phases. GVR staff have been in contact with Fairfield about the impact this development will have on traffic at the Canoa Ranch Center. In anticipation of residential growth in the vicinity, the site at the Canoa Ranch Center is designed to accommodate a 12,000 square foot expansion. Building out Phase 2 at Canoa Ranch is not a near-term project, but it is a discussion members may begin hearing and reading about.

Dues payment plan

There is an option for members who do not qualify for a dues waiver through MAP, but will have difficulties paying annual dues in a lump sum. A monthly payment plan is available for qualifying members. The GVR property in question must be owner-occupied to qualify. If you participated in the dues payment plan in the past, you must re-apply every year. In November, find the 2023 application at GVREC. org under the Membership Resources tab, or ask at any customer service desk. 2023 applications will be due no later than January 13.

Many thanks to all who took the 2022 GVR member survey in October. The Board and staff look forward to hearing the results after the holidays. If the survey got you thinking in a wider way about GVR, you might find yourself curious about how the organization is run and what it might be like to participate in GVR governance.

Wednesday, November 9, at 2pm is your opportunity to satisfy some of that curiosity. Join the Nominations and Elections Committee at West Center in Room 2, to learn what Board service entails. The 2023 Board election begins in February. This is the time for those interested in volunteer governance to make a determination about their possible candidacy.

During this informational meeting, current Board members will describe what it’s like to be on the Board of Directors and how much time individuals put into the job. Prospective candidates (like you?) will have an opportunity to ask questions about Board service, committee work, and the election process. Attendees should leave the meeting with a sense of the role that is the best fit for them. If the Board is not a good fit, a committee may be.

This year, the Board has worked cooperatively and productively and we’d like to continue doing so. We are looking forward to meeting you and answering any questions you have about joining the effort. Put November 9th on your calendar at West Center, Room 2, at 2pm. No reservation or registration is necessary.

Hope to see you there.

—Kathi Bachelor President, GVR Board of Directors

See page 8 for the 2023 Election timeline.

CHILDREN'S POOL HOURS

Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children 6 and younger must have an adult in the pool with them at all times.

REMINDER!

Real-time pool, fitness, and pickleball usage is now posted on the website. Find the link in the jump-to section of the home page at gvrec.org, or scan this QR code:

• All pools except West Center and Abrego South: 11am-1pm & 4pm-6pm

• Abrego South: 4pm-6pm only

• West Center: Noon-9pm M-F; weekends and holidays 5:30am-9pm

(no guest pass required for kids!)

Continued from cover.

GVR provides important services to the unique population of approximately 23,776 Members in Green Valley, Arizona. Our lean ratio of 1 staff position to every 256 Members demonstrates how we strive to make every dollar count. The pandemic presented a number of challenges over the past two years but also triggered a thorough look at GVR operations and a push for efficiencies. GVR continues to look for opportunities to minimize costs and improve service delivery, while at the same time focusing on providing excellent customer service. In developing the 2023 budget, we have made every attempt to find savings while maintaining our 2023-27 Five-Year Strategic Plan as our guide. As we enter the next fiscal year, we will again need to closely monitor revenues and expenditures to ensure that revenues are coming in as budgeted and make any necessary expenditure adjustments throughout the year. We are confident that GVR’s staff will continue to meet this challenge. The budget process is a team effort and reflects many hours of hard work on the part of staff, Fiscal Affairs Committee members, and the Board of Directors. We extend special thanks for the hard work of staff and the GVR management team, particularly David Webster, CFO, in developing the 2023 budget. In summary, this 2023 budget accomplishes the Bylaws requirement that GVR “shall be guided by the actual expense of operating the recreational facilities of The Corporation, including a reasonable reserve for Capital Replacements with the objective of operating the facilities on a self-sustaining basis.” This budget is a solid foundation to keep GVR fiscally strong and responsive to its Members.

REVENUE

Total Budget APPROVED BUDGET

Member Dues 7,055,850

Member Fees (Tenant, Guest,Transfer) 757,041

Membership Revenue

Capital Revenue 3,328,040 11,140,931

Programs 225,310

Recreational Revenue

Investment Income

Instructional 333,997 559,307 286,884

Comm. Revenue

Cell Tower Lease Inc. 34,195 34,195

EXPENSES

—Scott Somers CEO

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

• Friday, November 11: GVR offices and customer service desks are closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.

• Wednesday, November 23: All centers and amenities close at 6pm.

• Thursday, November 24: All GVR offices and customer service desks are closed. Limited facilities available: ONLY pools, fitness centers and sports courts will be open at Canoa Ranch, Las Campanas, Pickleball Center, Santa Rita Springs, and West Center.

• Friday, November 25: All centers and amenities open 5:30am-9pm. GVR offices and customer services desks are closed.

NET

ADJ FOR SURPLUS

Other Income 83,979 Facility Rent/Leases 6,000 Other Revenue 89,979 12,111,296

Total Operating Revenue

Major Proj.-Rep. & Maint. 478,280 Facility Maintenance 228,478 Fees & Assessments 30,725 Utilities 927,331

Depreciation 1,409,492

Furniture & Equipment 268,444

Facilities

Vehicles 101,012 3,443,761

Equipment

Wages 4,336,945

Payroll Taxes 347,276

Personnel

Benefits 1,039,668 5,723,890

Food & Catering 32,211

Program

Recreation Contracts 413,188 Bank & Credit Card Fees 71,896 517,295

Communications 107,974 Printing 104,407 Advertising 22,524

Communications 234,905

Supplies 424,090 Postage 20,909

Dues & Subscriptions 16,710

Travel 24,258

Operations

Other Operating Expense 115,064 601,031

Information Technology 115,638

Professional Fees 148,393

Commercial Insurance 321,601

Taxes 30,026

Conferences & Training 39,515

Employee Recognition 20,731

Total

Corporate Expenses 675,904 11,196,785

Gross surplus(Rev-Exp)

Cash Flow 914,511

Accrual Basis Net from Operations

Unrea. Gain/Loss on Invest. 914,511

Subtract:

Non

Capital Projecs (308,000)

Income From Reserve Funds (247,772)

Reserved Funding/Initiatives (670,625)

B (Pools & Spas) (289,405)

Reserved Funding/MRR (1,179,941)

Changes in Net Assets Net of Reserves (1,781,232)

Add Back:

MRR Operating Expenses. 285,239

Depreciation 1,409,492

Expenses from Reserve Funds 86,501

Basis Net Surplus (Deficit)

The Member Assistance Program (MAP) Guest Policy Changes

The GVR Foundation recently issued a friendly challenge to GVR Clubs to help raise money for 100 GVR members in need of MAP funds.

Over the past 27 years, the Member Assistance Program, or MAP, has helped Green Valley Recreation members in financial need pay their annual dues. Since its formation in 2014, the GVR Foundation has raised money for MAP.

Annual MAP awards and the GVR Foundation MAP endowment are funded through the generosity of the Green Valley community and GVR members like you

In 2022, over 1,100 of your neighbors are living on less than $1500 per month. Carving a budget out of that income is not something many of us would like to contemplate.

Your tax-deductible donation made to the GVR Foundation for MAP will help a struggling neighbor continue to have access to pools and fitness centers, card groups, free movies, craft clubs, and sports partners. You can ensure your neighbor doesn’t have to sacrifice those truly essential things money can’t buy: connection and friendship

Please donate to MAP today. If you are a GVR club member, ask your club president if they have made a plan to take up the challenge. Otherwise, find a donation envelope in any major center lobby, or click the donation button at GVRECFoundation.org.

We look forward to celebrating the giving spirit of GVR Clubs as we pursue our goal of raising $50,500 for 100 members in need. On behalf of those neighbors, I thank you in advance for your generosity.

If you are a GVR member who needs dues assistance, MAP applications (simplified this year!) are available now at GVR customer service desks and online at GVREC.org.

—Tim Stewart   GVRF President

GVR is a private membership organization and our goal is to ensure we protect our members’ interests, which include members having proper access to the facilities and amenities they pay for. Non-eligible guests add additional wear and tear on our equipment and facilities and can negatively impact access for members.

GVR has long faced challenges with Guest Card misuse. While a large portion of our membership is aware of the policy and adheres to it, there is an increasing number that do not. This misuse has continued to intensify with the improper use of Guest Cards for Tenants, Airbnb and VRBO rentals, and local friends.

The Board Affairs Committee considered the input received from members and staff and developed an updated policy recommendation for Board consideration. At a regular meeting on October 26, the GVR Board adopted a new policy, effective immediately. The key elements are:

A. Guests are defined as temporary visitors who live more than 20 miles from the GVR boundary. Note that visitors are not paying lodgers. If a person is paying for lodging, they are tenants. Tenants carry tenant cards, not guest cards.

B. CHANGE: The requirement to be staying in a member home has been removed, as it was unenforceable.

B. Members may purchase annual or daily guest cards.

C. CHANGE: Guest cards no longer admit unlimited numbers of guests. A limit of four adults may be admitted per guest card.

D. Guest cards are not required for guests under age 18.

DROP-IN CLASSES

1,2,3,4 — $8, Pg. 10

20/20/20 — $8, Pg. 13

A Dance Practice for You — $5, Pg. 10

Balance & Posture: Stop Falling — $12, Pg. 13

Bathtub Singers I/II — $15, Pg. 12

Cardio Pump — $12, Pg. 13

Clogging, Beginner Plus — $6, Not in Catalog

Exercise, Fun & Fitness — $5, Pg. 14

EZ Does It Yoga — $13, Pg. 18

Full Body Barre Workout — $15, Pg. 14

Gentle Alignment Yoga/Gentle Chair

Alignment Yoga — $10, pg. 18

Intermediate Tap — $10, Pg. 11

Pilates Mat — $12, Pg. 17

Step Express — $6, Pg. 14

Stretch for Gals/Guys — $9, Pg. 14 & 15

Stretch, Strength and Stabilize — $28, Pg. 15

Total Body Conditioning — $15, Pg. 15

Watercolor Fun — $30, Pg. 8

Yin Yoga — $12, Pg. 19

Yoga + a Chair Yoga Saguaro (Hatha) Level I/II Yoga Saguaro for Back Care — $15, Pg. 19

Yoga for Beginners Yoga Release Yoga to Strengthen and Tone — $10, Pg. 19 & 20

Zumba Gold w/ Toning — $10, Pg. 20

Visit our website at: www.gvrec.org/classes to see the current catalog & class offerings happening throughout GVR! Or, call one of our helpful Customer Service Representatives at: 520.625.3440

NOVEMBER 2022

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Free Movie Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris 2pm & 7pm West Center

Free Lecture Tucson Orthopaedic 4pm Las Campanas

NOVEMBER ART EXHIBITS

Green Valley Stage Band Benefit Concert for Community Food Bank 2pm, West Center

Pie Bake-Off 2pm, Santa Rita Springs Anza Room

Free Movie Wizard of Oz 2pm & 7pm West Center Free Lecture Valor Hospice

Prospective Director Candidate Info Session 2pm West Center Board of Meeting 2pm West Center GVR Centers at 6pm

Canoa Hills: GVR Santa Rita Art League · Desert Hills: GVR Needlearts Club · Las West Center: Jan Holland 1st through 16th; GVR Santa Rita Art League 20th through

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Free Lecture

Lecture Orthopaedic 4pm

Campanas

GV Gardeners 9:30am, Desert Hills

Santa Rita Art League Reception 4pm, Canoa Hills

Coloring for Grups Noon, Abrego South

Free Lecture

Free Lecture Parkinsons Support Group 2pm, Las Campanas

No Sand Beach Band (GVR Live! Dance) 7pm, West Center

First Fridays Game Night 5:30p, East Center Lounge

Free Lecture Tucson Audubon Society 10am, West Center

GVR Saturday Night Dance Club 6-9pm, Canoa Hills

Prospective Candidate Session

2pm Center Rm 2

Green Valley Gardeners 9:30am, Desert Hills

George Michael Reborn (performance) 7pm, West Center

Veteran’s Appreciation Lunch 11:30am, Madera Vista

Veteran’s Day GVR offices and customer service desks closed

Directors Meeting 2pm Center

Centers Close 6pm

Happy Thanksgiving See page 4 for what’s open

Artisans Festival 9am-4pm West Center

Artisans Festival 9am-3pm, West Center

GVR Saturday Night Dance Club 6-9pm, Canoa Hills

LOOKING AHEAD

December 1

Jessica Fichot (performance) Holidays Around the World 7pm, West Center

GVR offices and customer service desks closed

December 2

Pet Photos with Santa 11am-1pm, West Center

First Fridays Game Night 5:30pm East Center Lounge

Keep your eyes and

Campanas: Jan Holland Exhibit · East Center: GVR Camera Club through 30th

KGVY’s

for GVR

Photo by Kelcie Herald

FACILITY PROJECT UPDATES

As we go to press, the East Center pool has a new deck and shade structures. The pool interior surface will be completed mid-November. Pima County’s final inspection process will begin shortly thereafter.

The Kino Room at Santa Rita Springs has been re-fitted to house the Computer Club, which will be moving soon. The Computer Club currently occupies space on the ground floor that will become a Glass Arts Studio.

The fitness center at Santa Rita Springs will expand into the space formerly used as a customer service office. Once designs have been completed the plans will be submitted for permitting by Pima County.

The pool deck shower renovation at Madera Vista will be completed by mid-November.

Share the Pool Lanes

Lane sharing is required when all lanes are full. Swimmers with swimmers and walkers with walkers. Introductions are a recommended courtesy before entering an occupied lane, but permission is not required if swimmers are joining swimmers and walkers are joining walkers.

Swimmers and walkers may share a lane if mutually agreed. If a swimmer and walker cannot agree, the preference of the person in the lane first, prevails.

More than two walkers may share a lane by circling the center line and maintaining a similar pace.

Swimmers should split lanes unless both parties agree to circle and maintain a similar pace.

Swimmers and walkers have equal access to lanes.

Leisurely water time such as bobbing and noodle riding should occur outside swim lanes.

Lanes do not require float dividers to be considered lanes. In some cases, lanes are only marked on the bottom of the pool.

It’s easy to share the GVR Now! with friends and neighbors who are still up north. The online version is posted on the homepage at GVREC.org. Past issues are also available at GVREC.org under the “News and Info” tab.

People in lanes should stay in motion up and down the pool, aside from brief rests at the walls. Other pool users should stay out of lanes that are in use for lap exercise.

Lanes cannot be reserved by any method. The first-come, first-served rule is based on who is in the water first. That said, remember: no running on the pool deck. ;)

Serve with a Vet

The Serve with a Vet fundraising program is sponsored by the GVR Tennis Club but is open to anyone who wishes to celebrate Veteran's Day and contribute to the Honor Flight Arizona program. The mission of Honor Flight Arizona is to pay homage to our WWII, Cold War, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans. The program provides the support needed for them to complete a three-day journey of honor and remembrance to their memorials in Washington, D.C.

This year the Serve with a Vet program will actually take place on Veteran's Day (11/11/2022)—a first! All are welcome to participate to the degree they wish. 100% of donations goes directly to the Honor Flight Arizona initiative. Join us!

Program: Friday, November 11, 1:30–7pm

1:30–3pm Open tennis play

2:30–4pm Serve with a Vet tournament

4–4:30pm Ceremonies (invocation, national anthem, color guard, patriotic duet performance (local talent!), banner display/service branch music with veterans called up for each military flag)

4:30–4:40pm Taps

4:40–5pm Raffle and auction

5–6:30pm Dinner

Registration brochures are available at the West Center and the Desert Hills tennis ramadas.