Time to cough up again!

On April 18, 2025, the president of the ASLIC convened the Syndicate for a meeting focused on the aquatic area (closing date, public access, control and access procedures, defect monitoring, and a proposed partnership with Buena Vista°). The meeting also covered the denunciation of certain practices benefiting ASLIC employees and current sick leaves.

As usual, Mr. Blot saw no need to provide delegates with preparatory information or documents for this meeting. This did not seem to bother most participants, who voted on various issues without having any factual basis to form a clear opinion. Only two delegates spoke out against this lack of transparency and disrespect toward your representatives.

As a result, A3C has decided to inform you of the discussions—and especially the decisions—taken during a meeting where neither a secretary nor a vote counter was appointed...

The Swimming Pool

➢ The pool committee seems to have sunk... as no report of its work was presented and no proposal was submitted to the Syndicate. While Mr. Blot did not explicitly announce a suspension or cancellation of its proposals (personalized cards, price increases, etc.), he confirmed that the current wristband system will be extended for this season, contrary to what ASLIC had previously announced.

➢ A3C had pointed out the issue of VAT being added to the wristband price, which effectively results in owners bearing a 20% surcharge that doesn’t even fund ASLIC’s budget. Mr. Blot acknowledged the mistake, but his response was absurd: since ASLIC does not collect VAT, it’s up to the owners to compensate ASLIC! He therefore proposed an increase in pool access fees, which will soon rise from €5 to €6 for owners. Only three delegates voted against this increase (Mr. Bentz, Mrs. Delpoux, and Mr. Vangeebergen). A3C reiterates its opposition to any access fee for owners and their rightful users. Moreover, the annual renewal of wristbands is environmentally unsustainable.

➢ The pool is already funded by ASLIC members. They should not have to pay extra each year to use it!

➢ With no data on attendance, owner feedback, or operating costs during the off-season, Mr. Blot asked delegates to vote on the closing date. October 26, 2025, was chosen. It’s worth noting that, to accommodate a staff request, the pool will be closed for two consecutive days during off-peak (non-holiday) periods.

➢ Similarly, without consulting owners and without any cost-benefit evaluation, Mr. Blot proposed to open the pool to the general public until June 30 and after September 15, 2025. Once again, the vast majority of delegates (except for two) agreed to this, at the expense of owners who wish to enjoy the pool without external disruptions or capacity constraints. A3C supports privatizing the pool and believes ASLIC should not run a business using this facility. Cost reductions alone could easily cover the expenses of a privatized model.

➢ Defect monitoring: On December 2, 2022, a delegate reported issues during pool renovation work. These defects should have been covered by ASLIC’s construction defect insurance. However, after three years of silence, we’ve just learned that ASLIC was the victim of a fraud: it paid a €21,264.50 insurance premium on October 5, 2021, to a broker called Int Courtage, who provided a fake certificate claiming coverage from MIC insurance. On March 15, 2025, as ASLIC finally sought compensation, it realized the deception—no insurance contract actually exists, and MIC confirmed it would not handle the claim.

While ASLIC was indeed scammed, the negligence of past and current leadership is alarming:

• Why did ASLIC wait two years after being informed of the defects to react?

• How could an insurance premium of over €21,000 be approved without a contract? Mr. Herschend (former president and current auditor) and Mr. Chanson (director at the time) bear heavy responsibility.

• Why was no complaint filed by April 18, 2025?

• Why are we only hearing about this now? (Just like the 2022 pool cash theft, only revealed in 2024.) Mr. Blot has a long track record of withholding information.

➢ Mr. Blot also proposed a partnership project (not shared with the delegates) with the Buena Vista restaurant. The restaurant would be granted space near the pool to sell light snacks, in exchange for a fee (not disclosed). A free trial period will be granted starting this season. With the exception of Mr. Bentz (who abstained, citing a need for further checks) and Mr. Vangeebergen (who voted against it, criticizing the lack of civility, environmental risks, and disrespect toward users), the agreement was approved.

Questionable Employee Perks

Mr. Blot reminded the delegates about non-contractual practices (with no traceable origin) that grant ASLIC employees extra financial perks, particularly the full salary guarantee during sick leave, paid entirely by ASLIC.

These arrangements, though unofficial, are set to be replaced by equivalent but formal mechanisms to preserve employee benefits. Once again, poor HR management is turning owners into the real losers footing the bill for these excesses.

Update on Sick Leaves

We’ve learned that four ASLIC employees are currently on sick leave, which raises many questions:

• Is there a management issue within ASLIC?

• Do these absences affect operations and services to owners?

• What is the financial and social cost of these absences?

It was also revealed that one employee was dismissed for gross misconduct. When questioned, Mr. Blot vaguely referred to eight professional breaches, without confirming whether they had financial consequences for ASLIC. Once again, silence and lack of clarity prevail.

In Conclusion

This short report is meant to inform and alert you about decisions that directly affect your finances.

As we approach the renewal of ASLIC's representation, A3C urges each and every one of you to reflect on the decisions made in your name, and to vote for candidates who will truly defend your interests.

Candidates supported by A3C pledge to overhaul the management, operations, and finances of ASLIC.

If they win a majority at the next General Assembly on June 5, 2025, they will invalidate decisions taken by ASLIC that go against the majority’s interest—after owners have been properly consulted.