BOARD POSITIONS

Since the announcement was made introducing the new board members elected and appointed at the Annual Meeting and the following organizational meeting, I had a request for clarification of the board positions.  We have a board of 5 individuals, all Members in good standing of our Parke Association.  These 5 board members are elected by the Members of this community.  At the Annual Meeting this year, we elected 2 new board members, Jennifer and Joe, to replace 2 retiring members, Jerry and Mike.  Together with second-year members Bob, Jim, and Linda, this team of 5 constitute the board, and are the only voting members.  These 5 members approved the appointments of a new Treasurer, Robert Moulden, and a new Secretary, Karleen Hagan, at the organizational meeting.  The 2 appointed officers are non-voting members of the board but never-the-less, play an important role in our organization.  Our financial health and our record keeping are big jobs and are assigned to individuals separate from the 5 elected voting members so they can devote their time and talent to their respective positions during our meetings.  They are included in all meetings, with the occasional exception of a closed session. 

No discussion about the board, elected and voting or appointed for these specific jobs, would be complete without mentioning the committees where the ground work and research happens; work that allows the board to make the best decisions possible for the community.  Together, and with our very capable staff, we make a team.  Here’s to a good year ahead. 

Linda Olsen