Gym Saga, part 1

Tonight was the big members meeting. Held at the Bathhouse Theatre, on the other side of the lake. One of the members is the artistic director/producer, something.. youth programs.. We hadn't been in there in about 15 years.

Anyway, about 250 people showed (Gina counted). Which is a lot. And all expressed similar sentiments... we love our gym as it is... it's been described as the Cheers of gyms. The new dudes are expected to try and turn it into a spandex and babes place where everything costs extra (personal training, classes, towels, etc) and the staff all become commission based sales persons... Which is really what we all like about our gym.. currently there is no high pressure sales for anything.

There was no new info but we did find out who the lawyers in the group are. :) and the moms/dads cuz the new guys plan on NOT having a daycare service. bad move, guys.

There was lots of talk, and sharing of how we love our gym. And a few suggestions. I think we left thinking we'll hold another mtg. but WITH the new owners to make our feelings known. Which if these 2 guys are true to form, will not matter in the least. We've all already filled out questionnaire which i guess they haven't had time to read yet.

I think what we all hope happens is that in a year or less they will realize they can't make money in the gym business, and then we can all take over on a co-op sort of basis. And had Nancy, the current owner, had a sense of her clientele, she would have made it known she was looking to sell and given folks a chance to come up with a plan. She's owned it for 20 some years, knows the clientele. but no...

but we'll see.. still have no real idea what these 2 guys will do, altho i saw their CraigsList ad for new employees, which was bullshit , but the new name of what has been Anderson's Fitness Ctr. for 30 years is...... American Athlete Sport and Health Club... catchy, eh?

Time for Cold Case........................