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Life Guards

Discussion in 'Broadlands Community Issues' started by blue_devil, Jun 13, 2006.

  1. blue_devil

    blue_devil New Member

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    Was just at a pool party in McLean and they had a poster up with each life guard's picture and name. Seems like a simple and pretty nice thing to have.
     
    blue_devil, Jun 13, 2006
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  2. flynnibus

    flynnibus Well-Known Member Forum Staff

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    just curious.. did the owners run the pool?

    Remember, we 'outsource' our pool management to NV Pools, that includes the lifeguards.

    Curious.. why would you be interested in the info?

    I would like to see a manager photo/name/number type of thing.. but I don't see a need (personally) for the individual guards.
     
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  3. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    Well Flynnibus, this is one of the rare times I would have to disagree with you. Say I want to file a complaint regarding something a lifeguard did, it's a lot easier to say "I saw Mike doing X-Y-Z on Thursday", as opposed to "I saw the blond haired lifeguard do X-Y-Z"...

    No need for a full name, but at least a picture and first name would be good. Also adds a level of "personal" attention, rapport, etc.

    Just my 2.5 cents...
     
    Mr. Linux, Jun 13, 2006
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  4. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    Wow....inflation has even hit catch phrases!
     
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  5. blue_devil

    blue_devil New Member

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    I doubt the pool management is outsourced, but don't know for sure.

    I think it would promote a friendlier atmosphere. Yes, you could complain about someone by name; but, also compliment them and say hello/goodbye by name.
     
    blue_devil, Jun 14, 2006
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  6. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    I think it's a good idea.
     
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  7. nutmega26

    nutmega26 New Member

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    Actually Broadlands does indeed outsource to NVPools so it would be up to the company not the HOA to put up a board with pictures. Also putting up a teenager's phone number (especially teenage girls) would NOT be a good idea at all. Also why would you only need a photo board to complain about the guards? What about compliments?
     
    nutmega26, Jul 21, 2006
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  8. blue_devil

    blue_devil New Member

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    My outsource comment was with respect to the local pool I visited that had the photos and names of their lifegurads posted. And I'm not sure where the notion of a phone number came up, that was never part of my suggestion.

    My daughters' gymnastics school posts the photos and names of all the instructors as well. I think it's just a good customer service practice to create a friendlier atmosphere.

    I'm not sure why posting names became associated with complaints. We know people will complain even if they don't know the names.
     
    blue_devil, Jul 25, 2006
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