OUR board, who at this point consists of very few individuals whom were actually VOTED into their current positions by the neighborhood membership needs a REALITY CHECK.

Over the last 45 days OUR board has lost one thoughtful president, one very active board member, an award winning newsletter editor, an eager proof-reader, and countless more ''potential'' volunteers. Careful observation should tell us several more of OUR valuable board members are on the verge of calling it quits, as well.

In addition, just last week OUR board voted to remove an interim president, on the job for less than one month,''without cause'' in a questionable, though very calculated action riddled with personal agendas.

WE remember the neighborhood MEMBERSHIP voted for this individual as president-elect just seven months ago!

What has resulted is a clearly divided and ineffective board, half of which appear to have been assembled due in part to what quadrant of the neighborhood in which they live and/or ''life-style'' choices. (maybe ugly to some, but honest and open!)

Furthermore, WE, the MEMBERS, now have ''inherited'' a president through board appointment whose measurable contributions in the past are unknown, without benefit of a real selection process or prior scrutiny by the MEMBERSHIP.

Perhaps most importantly, OUR new president has publicly announced during the recent board meeting, and was quoted in the Times, as not even wanting the job!

This should give US a real comfort level as to where this once well-respected neighborhood organization is headed!

WE are challenging OUR board to make significant and positive changes NOW!





By And yes....a volunteer!

Sounds good?

You sound as if you know what you are talking about but I am sorry to say you haven't a clue. You write well and to the newcomer to the neighborhood you might sound like you know what you are talking about. Go back collect some real facts and get back with us. Your comments about ''quadrants'' and ''lifestyles'' seems very narrow and I'm not sure what that really adds to this whole discussion board. Last time I check the neighborhood was not divided into any ''quadrants'' if it is I would like a map of that dividing line.

By Saddened by misinformation

incorrect facts

Your concern is warranted but for the wrong reasons. The solution is for more people to get involved.

Your facts are incorrect however:

-only 3 of the eleven were not voted into office by the membership
-the ''without cause'' was an attempt
to spare embrrassment to the then sitting president. The ''cause'' was discussed at the May board meeting,
in part, but did not stop the continuation of the behavior which was of concern to the board.
-the ''divided'' board did a good job dealing with a tough issue at the special board meeting. Differing opinions keep the process open.
-yes, the election 7months ago put the recently removed president into the president-elect position. However, you fail to mention that the membership and board did not know of that person's questionable activities at that time. The board was alerted in May, some of the members still do not know the facts.
-I will not address you unwarranted and vicious attacks
-true, the new president says he doesn't want the job, so don't expect him to run in January but there is no indication that he won't work until then. He did get elected to the board, so the ''scrutinized'' statement makes no sense

By Anna C.

positive changes

The board has a meeting this coming Monday night. Look for some positive and significant changes then, as they cannot announce plans without discussing them and voting on them first.