HISTORY
The first public meeting of RADSPA (then known as The Robertson and District Swimming Pool Committee) was held on the 10th March 1982 at 7:30pm at the Robertson School of Arts.
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There were approximately 100 people in attendance and a petition was signed for forwarding to Council.
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Sergeant H Hiscox acted as Chairman and Introduced Councillor J. Tuddenham.
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Councillor Tuddenham addressed the meeting and in thanking the large number of people present, emphasised the importance of a strong display of support for the project. He then indicated steps to be taken in approaching Council.
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After Councillor Tuddenham departed, there was general discussion and the meeting agreed to form a Committee of 12. The following members of the Robertson community were nominated:
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Office Bearers:
President: Joyce O'Neill
Vice Presidents: Dianne Johnson
Harry Hiscox
Treasurer: Brenda Conlan
Secretary: Jill Murray
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Members: Jenny Bergerson
Bruce Johnson
Jim Mauger
Joan Missingham
Margaret Quartermaine
Jack Rule
Kay Simpkin
Publicity officer: Judy Bailey
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Motions:
It was resolved that further meetings be held on the third Thursday of each month - commencing in April - to discuss the Committee's progress and take suggestions for proposal to Council.
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It was resolved that the name of the Committee will be The Robertson and District Swimming Pool Committee.
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Discussion
The following points were made:
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That a 'barometer' similar to that outside the School of Arts, be erected in a prominent position - to display fund raising progress and to advertise meeting times.
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Grahame Fitzgerald volunteered to build such a sign.
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The committee was asked to investigate the cost of various size pools:
Olympic
Intermediate
Toddler
The cost of a heated pool
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The committee was also asked to discover what subsidies were available from:
Department of Sport and Recreation;
Wingecarribee Shire Council.
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It was suggested that the committee write to Council advising them that a meeting was held in Robertson, at which a committee was formed for the purpose of establishing a swimming pool in the Robertson District.
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Aims
At the meeting on the 16th March, it was resolved that a Robertson and District Swimming Pool Association be formed.
The Aims of the association -
The siting and construction of suitable swimming pool facilities in the Robertson District.
To conduct fund raising activities to provide a proportion of the costs of such swimming pool facilities.
(Jim Mauger and Jack Rule agreed to take a draft of the above aims to discuss with a Solicitor and seek advice)
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It was suggested that a membership fee of $2 per annum be charged. Tax deductibility of donations to be investigated.
Patrons
It was suggested that the Association seek a patron. The following were suggested:
Dawn Fraser, Bobby Lim and Lady Harrison
It was agreed that letters be sent seeking their patronage.
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After the following meeting on the 18th March 1992 the committee went into recess until April 1995
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Minutes for RDSPC
18th March 1992
Meeting opened at 7:50pm
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Present
G. Craig, G. Fitzgerald, J. Sommers, J. Thomas, T. Coleman, Len and Agnus Munchenberg, K. Simpkin and E. Casey
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Appologies
J. Tuddenham
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Business Arising
Victoria Street pool, Bowral Fibreglass main pool, baby or wading pool added at a later date pool 18 month old.
Heating (elect.) Chlorinated open 6 days Depth 1.6m to 1.0m
Size 20m x 8m 2 x staff
Costs for the year excluding wages $18,000
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Treasurers Report $68,176.58
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Businness
Approach consulting firms for advice on pools. Type of pool construction Building construction etc.
Meeting closed at 9:30pm
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