The members signing this petition support the board's decision to install low-flow shower heads and to pursue other efforts to steward the club's economic resources while reducing the club's overall environmental impact.
Lower water usage not only saves on the club’s water bill ($39k for the low flow shower heads alone) but reduces the natural gas costs required to heat and pump water and staff time needed to maintain it.
We understand that while some members feel they are spending more time in the shower to compensate for the lower flow, the club is still finding substantial savings from the new shower heads.
Finally, as summers get progressively hotter and drier in the Pacific Northwest, water usage is becoming a more sensitive topic and more stringent regulation is forthcoming. One only has to look so far as Willamette Weeks’ annual “Hydro Hogs” stories to see how this issue could be used to build resentment of the MAC.
Sustainability and responsible consumption are becoming more ingrained into Oregon’s culture than at any time in its history due to the state's rapid population growth. If the club hopes to attract the best and brightest members and staff and wants to be seen as a valuable member of the Portland community, the MAC must continue to make positive change.
Low flow shower heads are an obvious start and we commend the staff and board for advancing it. We look forward to working with the club's innovative staff, members, and board to uncover the myriad ways to save money while reducing the club's environmental impact and tell a great story to the larger MAC membership and the PDX community.
Updates
March 27, 2019
A handful of entitled members are still whining about their shower pressure while ignoring the massive environmental and financial savings this club is finally embracing. We are not backing down just because a few people hate change. The board needs to know that we prioritize common sense and sustainability over their personal comfort.
March 27, 2019
The momentum behind this petition proves that a vocal minority of entitled members cannot bully the board into reversing our progress. We are forcing these people to acknowledge that our club must prioritize sustainability over their personal convenience.
Reached 100 supporters
March 27, 2019
65 Comments
My 14-year-old suggests reinstalling a couple of the old shower heads, making them coin operated to cover the additional cost, and installing TV screens showing drought videos.
It makes economic and ecological sense - do more with less. Save precious $ for other uses. Leave more precious water for nature's uses. Demonstrate that MAC's commitment to its local community. C'mon!
I care about the environment. I also wish the club could pass on savings to the members. Everything costs more even when you show us the savings. Especially executive pay.
got used to new shower heads. took a while. But I think wait was worth it to save club $ and have a lesser Environmental impact.
Do you need my member number? If a compromise is needed, I’d recommend they keep low flow on all but a couple shower heads. For those old school members who want long, luxurious showers, they can wait in line.
i think this is a great cause, and hope to see more bigger steps coming from the mac to help our planet and our future lives
As a teenager in this world, your actions impact MY future. I CARE.
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The members signing this petition support the board's decision to install low-flow shower heads and to pursue other efforts to steward the club's economic resources while reducing the club's overall environmental impact.
Lower water usage not only saves on the club’s water bill ($39k for the low flow shower heads alone) but reduces the natural gas costs required to heat and pump water and staff time needed to maintain it.
We understand that while some members feel they are spending more time in the shower to compensate for the lower flow, the club is still finding substantial savings from the new shower heads.
Finally, as summers get progressively hotter and drier in the Pacific Northwest, water usage is becoming a more sensitive topic and more stringent regulation is forthcoming. One only has to look so far as Willamette Weeks’ annual “Hydro Hogs” stories to see how this issue could be used to build resentment of the MAC.
Sustainability and responsible consumption are becoming more ingrained into Oregon’s culture than at any time in its history due to the state's rapid population growth. If the club hopes to attract the best and brightest members and staff and wants to be seen as a valuable member of the Portland community, the MAC must continue to make positive change.
Low flow shower heads are an obvious start and we commend the staff and board for advancing it. We look forward to working with the club's innovative staff, members, and board to uncover the myriad ways to save money while reducing the club's environmental impact and tell a great story to the larger MAC membership and the PDX community.
Updates
March 27, 2019
A handful of entitled members are still whining about their shower pressure while ignoring the massive environmental and financial savings this club is finally embracing. We are not backing down just because a few people hate change. The board needs to know that we prioritize common sense and sustainability over their personal comfort.
March 27, 2019
The momentum behind this petition proves that a vocal minority of entitled members cannot bully the board into reversing our progress. We are forcing these people to acknowledge that our club must prioritize sustainability over their personal convenience.
Reached 100 supporters
March 27, 2019
65 Comments
I shower daily and don’t notice that the low flow impacts the quality of my shower. I also have noticed and truly appreciate the efforts the MAC has made to be more environmentally conscious over the past year. My kides notice as well, which is great since they are inheriting this club and this planet one day.
My 14-year-old suggests reinstalling a couple of the old shower heads, making them coin operated to cover the additional cost, and installing TV screens showing drought videos.
It makes economic and ecological sense - do more with less. Save precious $ for other uses. Leave more precious water for nature's uses. Demonstrate that MAC's commitment to its local community. C'mon!
I care about the environment. I also wish the club could pass on savings to the members. Everything costs more even when you show us the savings. Especially executive pay.
got used to new shower heads. took a while. But I think wait was worth it to save club $ and have a lesser Environmental impact.
Do you need my member number? If a compromise is needed, I’d recommend they keep low flow on all but a couple shower heads. For those old school members who want long, luxurious showers, they can wait in line.
i think this is a great cause, and hope to see more bigger steps coming from the mac to help our planet and our future lives
As a teenager in this world, your actions impact MY future. I CARE.
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I shower daily and don’t notice that the low flow impacts the quality of my shower. I also have noticed and truly appreciate the efforts the MAC has made to be more environmentally conscious over the past year. My kides notice as well, which is great since they are inheriting this club and this planet one day.