Dear Members,

I will be leaving VRC on May 1st as I have accepted a position with the RCMP which starts in early May. I want to take this opportunity to say good bye to all of you, wish you the best, and thank you for allowing me to be part of your fitness life at VRC.

It seems like only yesterday that I first started at VRC as a trainer over 10 years ago.  I feel fortunate to have gotten to know so many neat and inspirational people (both members and staff) and will take what I have learned from you with me in my future career and family.

I am confident that after my departure life will carry on at VRC, albeit with a few changes in how things are done and who does them. I have included some of the details in this email to promote clarification:  Cam MacKay will continue to oversee the operation of both VRC and Cheers. Caroline MacKay will continue to look after administrative matters, including member accounts, and the operations of the front desk and sales department; Irm Nickel will continue to  lead group fitness programs and our many dedicated and talented instructors; and Mamode Jaunbocus will continue to oversee maintenance and janitorial. We are currently in the process of finalizing candidates for doing personal training at the club. 

Thank you again for the memories.  It has been an honour.

Sincerely,

 Francis van der Loos

Operations Manager, VRC

 On April 27^th at 7pm there will be a goodbye party for Francis in the Group Fitness Room.  All members are invited to attend.  In addition, on April 26^th a card will be available at the front desk for everyone to sign if they so wish.  We will be presenting it to Francis at the Goodbye Party.