Severn River Swim Club General meeting 2026 and update

Dear Members of the Severn River Swim Club,

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Severn River Swim Club will be held on February 26th,2026 at 7:00 PM at American Legion Post 175, 832 Manhattan Beach Road, Severna Park, MD 21146. The purpose of this meeting is to review the past season, conduct the election of Board members, discuss plans and goals for the upcoming season. Any other business that may properly come before the membership will also be addressed.

In addition, the Board of Directors will present for discussion and consideration a proposed increase in the annual membership fee to $800, beginning with the 2026 season. This proposed adjustment reflects rising operational and maintenance costs and is intended to ensure the continued financial stability of the Severn River Swim Club and the quality of its programs. Members will have the opportunity to ask questions and vote on this matter at the meeting.

The Board will also present a proposed $500 increase to the membership bond over a two-year period to support capital improvement projects, to be completed by March 2027. The first $250 increase would take effect in 2026, when members pay their annual dues. A primary capital improvement project scheduled is the replacement of the current baby pool with a new zero-entry pool featuring interactive water elements designed to enhance safety and enjoyment for younger members and families.

As outlined in Article VII – Dues and Fees of the Club’s bylaws, each member accepted into membership is required to purchase a bond for the purpose of providing sufficient funds to purchase land and build and maintain club facilities. The total bond amount shall not exceed $1,500 (increased from the current maximum of $1,000). Federal and state taxes on membership fees are the responsibility of the member, as required by law. The full bond amount is due within 60 days of notification of acceptance by the Membership Committee; failure to submit payment within this timeframe will result in forfeiture of initiation fees and dues and termination of membership. Failure to receive a bill from the Club does not relieve the member of this obligation.
The Board of Directors will present the club’s updated pool rules for general membership comment and discussion. As part of the proposed updates, the minimum age for children attending the pool without adult supervision would increase from 10 to 12 years old. This change reflects the Club’s continued commitment to water safety and is intended to ensure that unaccompanied swimmers possess the maturity, strength, and judgment necessary to safely navigate the pool environment. While lifeguards are trained to respond to emergencies, they cannot replace direct adult supervision. This proposed adjustment also aligns the Severn River Swim Club with other local Severna Park pools that maintain a minimum age of 12 for unaccompanied swimmers. The proposed pool rules, along with a summary of the revisions, are available for review via the link provided. Additionally, the proposed new Board for the 2026 season will be presented at the meeting for review and approval by the membership.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, we ask that you submit a proxy vote by clicking the link below. There is two item to vote on for the General Meeting:
• Election of Board members for 2026
• Approval of updated Bylaws Article VII .
Pool hours, board and general meeting dates, time, and location are always available on the SRSC calendar on our website.
Finally, the Severn River Swim Club would like to extend its sincere appreciation to the current Board of Directors for the numerous hours of time, dedication, and service they contributed to the club during the 2025 season. We would also like to specifically thank Jeff Ortel for his service as Vice President of Operations, Scott Schaner for his many years of dedicated service to the snack bar and the club, and Brian Karney for his leadership as Treasurer and continued volunteerism.

Swim Team, Dive Team and Marina Members will put out separate information emails as we get closer to the season. We also plan to put out email reminders regarding the on or before April 1 due date for dues and fees. If you have paid, please ignore the emails. The website will be open on or about March 1 to renew membership dues and fees. Project updates and Planned Social Events will also be coming soon.

If you would like to review the proposed revision of pool rules, Please CLICK HERE. (document will open in new tab or download option)

As a final note, it is the member’s responsibility to ensure they maintain a current email address with SRSC and most important ensure that all fee’s are paid on time. This email address should be that of the primary billing contact of the SRSC member account .

Thank you, and please stay safe and well!
Regards,
Severn River Swim Club Board
Key Dates:
*On or about March 1st On-Line Membership payment access open
*April 1st – Water turned on at Marina
*April 1st – Last Day to pay dues on time.