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2026 Letter from the President...

As the days are getting longer (and warmer), MRA Board has been preparing for another summer at

the MRA. As I am writing this letter we are in the midst of 80 degree days in April! Certainly makes it feel

like it is time to open the pool!

The board meets every fall and prepares a budget for the upcoming year. This year was more

challenging than years past - as everyone knows the cost of nearly everything is rising. While we are

preparing for some significant future capital expenditures such as updating/remodeling the bathrooms and

repair of tennis courts, we have completed significant “hidden work” in the pump room this spring. The

pipes from the main pool to the pump room had to be professionally repaired. This require tearing up

concrete and part of the wall in the pump room, fixing the leak, then repairing the wall, filling the hole and

having cement poured to finish the job. Not very glamorous but necessary and hopefully we are set for

another 60+ years! This was in addition to the routine maintenance and repairs required annually for the

pumps. Despite the above issue we are able to hold off on any dues increase this year.

The club exists for the use and enjoyment of our members. Every member is a part of MRA and

responsible to help keep the club the amazing family friendly place it has been for the last six decades. The

guest fees are the same this year as are the tennis court fees. The tennis fees are expected to be paid “on the

honor system” and fees are expected to be paid in the lock-box on the back of the tennis wall on courts 5 & 6.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

This winter the snow and ice was plentiful to say the least! The storms took a toll on our picnic area

and several tables sustained damage. We have repaired the tables and have them ready for parties and

gatherings this summer. The rules for parties of any type are available to you at the front desk upon request -

please be sure to review the rules prior to planning a party. The picnic area is ready for you to enjoy and

maybe you can catch a great sunset as we also trimmed the trees and bushes that were obstructing the view

of the lake.

The MRA Swim team remains a major attraction to our members and is practically a “right of

passage” for many of our youth. Last summer the “vibe” at the meets was the most energetic we have had

since before covid. I encourage all families with young children to consider joining the team. There are age

groups from 6 & under through 15-18 year olds. The experience is unforgettable!

On behalf of the board, we are looking forward to another great year with our members at the MRA!

Stephen Bushay, President