News Archive
Mini-Camp Schedule
The mini-camp schedule and registration form for the 2008-2009 school year has been posted. You can find them under the link for Youth Camps.
August 07, 2008 - Early Pool Closing
The main pool will close at 7:00pm on Thursday August, 7th for the Summer Staff Appreciation Party.
August 23, 2008 - Pre-Teen Back to School Pool Party
The summer season is winding down and school will begin before you know it, so let's get together for one more summer bash! Rising 5th through 9th graders are invited to the DFC for a night of pool games, music, food and drink.
DATE: Saturday, 8/23
TIME: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
COST: $2 per child (members). $5 per child's guest
FOOD: Pizza and drinks
Please call the office (684-6672) to RSVP.
Water Safety Instructor Course
The Duke Faculty Club will offer an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course beginning Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 27, 2008. The cost is $120 plus course materials; a $20 deposit is required. Participants must be at least 16 years old. The course schedule is:
Friday, July 18, 6-7pm
Saturday, July 19, 9am-4pm
Sunday, July 20, 9am-4pm
Saturday, July 26, 9am-4pm
Sunday, July 27, 9am-12pm
For more information follow the link to Aquatics and Staff. Call the main office (684-6672) to register. A minimum enrollment of 5 students is needed for the class to be held.
July 11, 2008 - Parent's Night Out
Why scramble for a sitter when you can bring your kids to the DFC for Parents Night Out? Parent's Night Out is open to children 4-12 yrs old, and will be offered on the second Friday night of every odd numbered month. Our next PNO is Friday July 11, from 6-9pm. We'll play games, go to the pool, and make homemade pizza and ice-cream sundaes! Call the main office to reserve a spot.
July 4th Celebration
Come celebrate July 4th at the DFC for a full day of games and free food!! We'll have pool games, basketball, tennis, hot dogs on the grill, water melon and more. See attached flyer for details.
Water Aerobics Classes
The DFC is offering water aerobics classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the main pool from 10:30-11:30am. All classes are $6.00 for members, $8.00 for non-members. Save $$$ by pre-purchasing your 10-CLASS ACTIVITY PASS at the Faculty Club office $40.00 for members, $65.00 for non-members.
Membership Survey Results
Thank you, again, to all the members who responded to the survey. There was a great response with a lot of good feedback. This information is valuable to the board and staff of the DFC, and will play a significant role in guiding the Strategic Planning Committee. A summary document is attached, and a copy of the full results are kept in the front office.
June 11, 2008 - POOL CLOSED
We had a problem with our pool filters last night and have had to close the main pool today because the water is too cloudy as a result of not properly circulating through the filters last night. The problem with the pump has been fixed, and now we need to let the water clear by circulating through the filtration system. We will keep the pool closed for the rest of the day (Wednesday) and reopen on Thursday at 10am.
I apologize for the inconvenience that this closing may cause you. The lap pool continues to be open for our over 16 year old lap swimmers.
Meg Pomerantz, Director
Register for Group Swimming Lessons
Are you ready for the summer? Register now for group swimming lessons at the DFC. Details including dates, times, costs and registration forms are available under our aquatics programs link.
USTA Summer Mixed Doubles
Durham Parks and Recreation sponsors an adult Mixed Doubles league during the summer with the season spanning the third week in June through the second week in August. The Faculty Club will be fielding at least one 7.0 team and possibly a 6.0 team and an additional 7.0 team depending on interest. If you would like to join the fun this summer or have any questions about the league, contact Kelly Baker or send an e-mail to stewart.johnson@duke.edu. The registration deadline is May 28 and the cost is $14.
May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day Summer Celebration
The Memorial Day Summer Celebration is an all day fun-filled FREE event for the whole family. There will be games, inflatables, drinks, music, and more! We hope to see you there. Please click here for a detailed schedule of events:
Lifeguard Training Certification Course
Are you looking for a great summer job as a lifeguard but lacking the certfication? Join the DFC for a lifeguard training class beginning on Friday, May 16. Details including dates, times, cost, and registration information are available under our aquatics program link.
May 09, 2008 - Parent's Night Out
Why scramble for a sitter when you can bring your kids to the DFC for Parents Night Out? Parent's Night Out is open to children 4-12 yrs old, and will be offered on the second Friday night of every odd numbered month. Our next PNO is Friday May 9, from 6-9pm. We'll play games, make homemade pizza, ice-cream sundaes, and watch Charlotte's Web! Call the main office to reserve a spot!
Jump Rope Workshop
Come join us at the DFC for some jump rope action! Krishinda Lee, award winning Bouncing Bulldog and DFC fitness intern, will be hosting a jump rope workshop for DFC members of all ages on Saturday, April 12 from 11am-12pm. The event is free, but we do ask that you call the office to let us know that you be joining us. Hope to see you there!
Spring Egg Hunt
Thanks to all the DFC parents and children who made the 2008 Spring Egg Hunt a huge success! Children of all ages hunted eggs, and parents enjoyed a beautiful spring day with bagels and Shade Tree Coffee. Eamonn the Bunny expertly hid eggs all over the DFC grounds. Four sharp eyed egg hunters retrieved the golden eggs and were awarded big chocolate bunnies. We look forward to seeing you next year!
Mini Camps
When the kids are out of school and you need a fun, safe place for them to go, bring them to the DFC Mini-Camp! From 8:30am to 5:00pm, the day will be filled with games, sports, tennis, and other fun activities. Open to children in first through sixth grade. Upcoming dates are 2/18, 3/13, 3/14, and 3/21.
Spring Egg Hunt
Grab your basket and bunny ears and come join us on Saturday, March 22 for our annual Egg Hunt. Children of all ages (broken into three age groups) will canvas the DFC for candy-filled eggs and prizes. Coffee and breakfast fare will be provided. The hunt begins at 10am sharp! A bunny ear making craft will start at 9:30am. Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 19 by calling the main office at 684-6672.
Parent's Night Out
Why scramble for a sitter when you can bring your kids to the DFC for Parents Night Out? Parent's Night Out is open to children 4-12 yrs old, and will be offered on the second Friday night of every odd numbered month. Our next PNO is Friday March 14, from 6-9pm. We'll make homemade pizza, ice-cream sundaes, and watch Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!
Spring Fitness Workshops
Are you looking to add a spark to your workouts? Come to the Spring 2008 Fitness Workshops at the DFC. We will be sponsoring two Thursday workshops after work that will introduce some of the latest ways to enhance your workouts. There is no cost, and each workshop will begin at 5:30pm last about an hour. Please come dressed to participate. Participants will try out the exercises and receive feedback from the instructor. Here is a list of the workhshops:
Thursday, February 28
Stop Rockin' and Rollin' - Learn Balance and Stability Ball Training presented by Christina Story, DFC Fitness Intern
Oh, My Aching Back: Core Strengthening Exercises to Keep Your Back Healthy presented by Krishinda Lee, DFC Fitness Intern.
Adult CPR/AED class
Are you looking for something different to do for your sweetheart in February? How about learning to jump start his/her heart? The DFC will be offering 2 Adult CPR/AED courses: one on Tuesday, February 19 and one on Wednesday, February 20. Both classes will be held in the upstairs of the LeBar Building from 6-9pm. The cost of the class is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Register for the class by calling the office at 684-6672. Space is limited.
2008 USTA League Tennis Play
Calling all DFC tennis players!! It's not too early to begin thinking about spring 2008 USTA league tennis play! Spring teams form in January and February, and league play happens from early March through early June. At this point, we are thinking that DFC will field women's teams at the 2.5, 3.0, and 3.5 levels (probably mostly evening, but we are open to the idea of daytime if demand exists), and men's teams at the 3.5 and 4.0 levels (evening play). Play at other levels is an option if enough interest exists! USTA play is a lot of fun! Teams typically play one night per week either at DFC courts (when home) or away at other clubs in the area. In the spring USTA season, teams field 2 courts of singles and 3 courts of doubles for each match. Teams can contain 14 individuals, and only 8 play on a given night, so not everyone plays every week. As a player, you can estimate that your playing commitment will be about 4 to 6 matches over the 3 month period (the exact number of matches depends on number of teams in each league). Even if you have never participated in USTA League play before, we welcome you to give it a try. You'll meet a lot of fun people, and play some great tennis! If you are interested, or think you might be interested, or have any questions about USTA league play, please contact Kelly Baker (DFC pro) at kelly.baker@duke.edu (or see him on the courts!), or Charlotte Clark (club member) at cclark@duke.edu. You must let us know of your interest by early February so we can determine what teams we want to field at each level. The January newsletter will contain a specific notification deadline date. See you on the courts!!!
DFC Annual Meeting
The Annual meeting of the Duke Faculty Club membership will be held on Tuesday, January 29 at 5:30pm in the LeBar building. All current members are invited to attend. The purpose of this meeting is for the board to update the membership on activities and developments during the previous year, including the club's financial condition. During the meeting the board will present a proposed budget for the upcoming year including the rate for annual membership dues. Members will have the opportunity to discuss the proposed budget in an open forum with the board members before they vote on the budget at their February meeting.
DFC has a new Asst Director
Please welcome Eamonn Lanigan to the DFC staff! Eamonn will be our new Assistant Director and will be responsible for year round camp, summer camp, recreation, and fitness programs for the DFC membership. Eamonn comes to DFC from UNC-CH where he served as Aquatics Director for 5 years. He graduated from UVa with a degree in Psychology and has a masters degree in Exercise and Sport Science from UNC-CH. He has run youth camps at UVa and UNC's Faculty/Staff Recreation Association. Eamonn begins work on January 15. Please stop by and meet him when you are at the club.
DFC is looking for a new Assistant Director
The Duke Faculty Club (DFC) is seeking an Assistant Director. The DFC is a private membership recreational facility available to faculty and staff of Duke University. The DFC Assistant Director is part of a team of professionals who work closely together in creating and providing high quality programs to the DFC community. S/he reports to the Director and is responsible for year round camp, recreation, and fitness programs for the DFC membership. Please see the application and description for more information.
Friday, Dec. 21 - Close at 5pm
Christmas Eve - 7am-5pm
Christmas Day - Closed
New Year's Eve - 7am-5pm
New Year's Day - Closed
Locker Room Closing
The men's and women's locker rooms will be closed from Dec. 3-17 for much needed repairs to the flooring. The restroom facilities in the Le Bar building will remain available during this time.
Holiday Food and Clothing Drive
The DFC will be hosting a Holiday Food and Clothing drive from Dec. 1-16. All collected items will be donated to Urban Ministries of Durham (www.umdurham.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the emergency needs of poor people in our community. If you would like to donate items, please bring them by the DFC office. Suggested items include: canned goods, clothing and blankets, toiletries, single bed linens, towels and wash clothes, diapers and baby food. Thank you for your generosity.
Inaugural Marcy Speer 3 Mile Fun Run/walk
The inaugural Marcy Speer 3 mile run/walk was a huge success. On Saturday, November 17, 229 runners and walkers gathered at 9am at the DFC to run, walk and honor Marcy Speer, a long time member of the Duke Community who lost her battle with breast cancer earlier this year. Participants came from all over the country including Missouri, Montana, Virginia, and Pennsylvania to share in the festivities. Not only were there participants in Durham, but a group of people in South Africa walked at 4:00pm their time as a way of taking part in this special day. Ice skating teams at the Triangle Sportsplex skated laps for Marcy at 9am to show their support. The event raised $5,800.00 which will be split between the science programs at Triangle Day School and a garden at The Center for Human Genetics at Duke University. Marcy's husband, Kevin, and daughters, Kira and Casey also participated. The family is grateful to all who honored Marcy on Saturday.
Lap Pool Closes for the Season
Last day for swimming in the lap pool this season is Friday, November 30.
Marcy Speer 3 Mile Run/Walk
This inaugural event is in memory of Marcy Speer, a long time DFC member, who lost her battle with breast cancer this summer. The run/wall will be held on Saturday, November 17, 9am. All proceeds from the event will benefit Triangle Day School and the Duke University Center for Human Genetics. The event will be held on the Al Buehler Trail. Cost is $25 for adults, $10 for children age 5-10. Register on-line at http://www.chg.duke.edu/marcyrun. There will also be registration on the day of the event. For more information, contact Cammie Dale at 401-9640 or cammiedale@yahoo.com.
Parents' Night Out
Take the night off and bring your 4-12 years to the DFC on November 16, from 6-10pm. Parents' Night out will include a movie, food decorating, games, a Twister competition, and a raffle (tickets cost $1). Cost is $15 for members, and $18 for non-members. Please call the office (684-6672). The attached registration form must be completed before the event.
Wine Tasting
The DFC and Wine Authorities will be hosting a wine tasting event in the LeBar building on Thursday, November 15, 7-9pm. The event costs $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Six wines will be availible for tasting, and cheese and fruit will be served. Wine Authorities is Durham's new locally owned, independent wine retail store and wine education facility. They feature free wine tastings every Saturday from 12 Noon to 3 PM in the store. In addition, Wine Authorities has the only Enomatic self serve wine tasting machine in the Triangle, which allows users to purchase a tasting debit card and taste up to 12 wines at a time. Wine classes are scheduled regularly and the weekly tasting line up along with class schedules can be found at their web site: www.wineauthorities.com. To register for the event, please call the office at 684-6672.
Are you looking for a fun and safe place for your child to go on the November 12th Teacher Work Day? Enroll them in the DFC's Kid's Day Camp.
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Age: 5-12 year olds
Fee: $40 members; $45 non-members
For more information: Contact Chanee Lynch at lynchce@email.unc.edu or (215) 268-6573.
See attached registration form. End of the Fall Tennis League Season Round Robin
Kelly will be hosting an informal round robin tennis tournament to celebrate the end of the fall league season on Sunday, November 11, 2-5pm. For more information contact Kelly Baker at kelly.baker@duke.edu or 667-4428.
Fall into Fitness on FridaysAre you looking to add a spark to your workouts? Come to Fall into Fitness on Fridays at the DFC. We will be sponsoring several Friday noontime workshops that will introduce some of the latest ways to enhance your workouts. There is no cost, and each workshop will last about an hour. Please come dressed to participate. Participants will try out the exercises and receive feedback from the instructor. Here is a list of the workhshops:
Friday, October 26
Power Your Workout with Plyometrics presented by Mike DeStefano,Performance Enhancement Specialist, Balanced Movement Studio
Friday, November 2
I'm With the Band: A Fit Band Workout that You Can with You Anywhere presented by Meg Pomerantz, Director, DFC
Friday, November 9
Oh, My Aching Back: Core Strengthening Exercises to Keep Your Back Healthy presented by Eamonn Lanigan, Instructor, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, UNC-CH.
Halloween Party for the Kids
Come play with pirates & goblins, witches & ghouls! The Duke Faculty Club is hosting a Halloween Costume Party on Friday, October 26, 2007 from 5-8pm. Cost is $3 per child at the door. Canned goods will also be accepted at the door. Join us for games, candy, prizes, raffle, snacks and more!
Meet the Director Reception
Please join us for a Meet the Director reception on Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 4:30-6:30 at the Duke Faculty Club. We will be serving wine and cheese. This will be a great opportunity to meet our new director, Meg Pomerantz, as well as other members of the club. If the weather is nice, we will be on the patio by the pools. If we get some much needed rain, we will be in the LeBar building. Hope you can join us.
DFC and the Farm Rally for a Cause
The Rally for the Cure was a huge success! On Friday, October 12, 2007, members of the Duke and UNC Faculty Clubs shed their shades of blue and donned a new color - pink - to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. Thirty-two women from both clubs played in a round robin tournament, ate lunch together, and raised over $2,000. 
Thank you to everyone who participated by playing, sponsoring a court, making a donation, purchasing a raffle ticket, or eating lunch! To learn more about the event, read the article in the Chapel Hill News (http://www.chapelhillnews.com/sports/story/10371.html).
October 12, 2007 - Parents' Night Out
Are you a parent looking for a night out? The Duke Faculty club will be hosting a Parents' Night Out on Friday, October 12, 2007 from 6-9pm. Bring your 4-12 year olds for a night of games, food, and fun with an international twist. Cost is $15 for members and $18 for non members. Please call the office at 684-6672 for more information or to register.
October 12, 2007 - Duke Faculty Club to co-host Rally for the Cure
On Friday, October 12, 2007 the UNC Faculty Staff Recreation Association and the Duke University Faculty Club will co-host our inaugural Rally for the Cure (www.rallyforthecure.com). This is a tennis event with the purpose of spreading awareness in the fight to eradicate breast cancer as a life threatening disease. The event will include at Meet and Greet at 9:30am, round robin tennis play from 10am-12pm, and lunch from 12-2pm. Our guest speaker, Dr. Claudio Battaglini, will be present his research in exercise and cancer. To register, please download this form.
The Duke Faculty Club has a new Director
Meg Pomerantz began as Executive Director at the Duke Faculty Club on August 1st, 2007. Prior to coming to Duke Universtiy, Meg was a faculty member in the Exercise and Sport Science Department at UNC. Meg earned her Master of Arts degree in Physical Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
In addition to her professional duties, Meg volunteers with the American Red Cross by teaching first aid and CPR as well as training others to teach first aid and CPR courses.
Meg enjoys staying fit by swimming, biking and running. Next time you are visiting the club, stop by Meg's office and give her a friendly Duke welcome!
The new Duke Faculty Club website has been launched!
It will take a little while to get all of the information you are used to seeing in the newsletter and and other areas on the new site pages, but we are getting the content in place as quickly as we can. You will also begin to notice various additions and enhancements so please continue to check back as we find ways to improve your Faculty Club experience. Please contact the office if you have any questions about any information you find here.
The Duke Faculty Club is looking for a new Director
Leslie West has moved on to a position in Chicago so now the Faculty Club has opened up the search for the Director position.
The Director plans, organizes, and directs the financial and administrative operations of the DFC, including but not limited to the following: development, review, and revision of financial records and systems; establishment of management plans and policies; program fulfillment; accounting; office management; facility functions. Please see the application and description for more information.