I think the saying goes something like the first thing that comes to mind, or out of your mouth, is the how you really feel. The swim club president in Philadelphia said it all when first confronted with a majority African-American day care on his property. "It changes the complexion of the club". Yeah, white, rich snobs mixing with poor to middle income black kids. What a concept. It sounds like something out of the 60s and 70s, not today! Stop backpedaling, Mr. Duesler, you and your club have an issue. It's called racism, pure and simple.
On the other hand, you do have a private swim club. You may want to tell your staff that it's a white and wealthy only club, though. They didn't get the message when they allowed the day care to come. The Valley Swim Club has been labeled and so has its board, staff, and members. I hope the members stand up and demand changes in the way things are done because labels last a very long time.
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