SERVING THE COMMUNITY

  Living in our community since 2001, I have learned how important it is to respect what it means to be part of it.  I have had the opportunity to be active in many of the activities that have been made available. Many of you may know that I served as a Board member for two terms. I remember hearing residents’ comment that it was a thankless position and often perceived as an ego trip for some who sought recognition. I say that, to me, that was and has never been my perception.  Being elected to the Board was an honor. It was an endorsement of the residents’ trust and confidence in me that I would serve their interests as primary.

    Over the years, I have seen an erosion of the ideals that I cherished to be the primary mission of each Board member. What I have observed is that some members’ desire for personal recognition and power has gotten in their way. Yes, significant attributes of leadership are the ability to express empathy, patience, warmth, and sincere interest in the sentiments of others. It seems that the fiscal matters of the community are so significant and somehow have become so dominant that there has been a loss of insight into the human sentiments, opinions, or views of some board members.  

    Yes, knowledge of management is important but need not supersede the human             relation skill to enhance goodwill for all.

                         "Please open your minds to what your mission is."