From: Sun City Texas Community Association
Date/Time: 5/8/2023 9:15 am
Subject: CA Board Election Communicator - May 8, 2023

CA Board Election Communicator 2023 Election May 8, 2023 Help us reach the 10% quorum!   There are two qualified candidates running for two positions on the Sun City Texas Community Association Board of Directors. Residents may include write-in candidates.   Our Bylaws stipulate that we must meet a 10% quorum of membership to facilitate the election, so get involved today and vote!    To vote online Click Here or click the VOTE NOW button (login required). Paper ballots are available at the Social Center Monitor's desk.  Notice of Annual Meeting   The Sun City Texas Community Association will hold a meeting of resident members on Thursday, May 25 at 2 p.m. in the Social Center Ballroom to elect two resident directors to the Board of Directors. Meet the Candidates Gerry Charlebois     My background experience has transferred over well to     serve as a Resident Board Member these last two years. I     was previously the Executive Director of an educational     department that served forty schools with approximately     25,000 students. In this role, I managed a large budget     making solid, researched financial decisions. Our     department served not only the children, but also the     parents, administrators and community members.        There are many similarities in serving our residents and     bridging the communication gaps. I personally, feel that a large responsibility of a Board Member is to listen, answer questions, and seek solutions. I do it often, not just through emails or in meetings, but also on the golf course, at a Sun City function, and in the neighborhood. So many people do not have a full understanding of the structure and systems in our community. I welcome the opportunity to clarify, fill in gaps of misinformation, or guide them to the appropriate person to address their concern. It is the resident’s responsibility to seek accurate information.   As a Board Member I have received a deep-down education and appreciation on the inner workings of how our community is structured and the systems that are in place for the nearly 18,000 residents. In attending the many committee and board meetings these last two years, I see how fortunate we are to have such knowledgeable and passionate directors and committee members. It is similar to our country’s structure with a checks-and-balances format. Our Advisory Committees work closely with the Community Association and with the Board. It is a team process and effort!    I would like to continue to represent you in volunteering my time as a Resident Board Member and would appreciate your vote. Steve Fought     The CA Board of Directors is a POLICY Board, not     an Operational Board. Let me elaborate.        (Board and Staff Relations) The Board of Directors     sets community policy, determines the annual     budget, and then hires a professional staff to     execute the budget and carry out those policies.     The Board also sets and enforces performance     standards. In my opinion the CA Board works best     when it stays out of operational matters.       (Board and Committee Relations) The Board     depends upon volunteer Committees. The     members of these committees are experienced in     their fields. As Residents, they can tailor solutions     to fit the Sun City Community as well as anticipate and prevent unintended consequences. The Board works best when it supports the recommendations of our Committees. If the Board finds reasons that compel them to go against Committee recommendations, those reasons should be openly explained.   (Board and NRO Relations) Every Homeowner’s Association has a governance structure (the CA), but only Sun City has a Neighborhood Representative Organization (NRO). Both must be independently nurtured. As a long-time NRO Rep, prior NRO Secretary, prior VP of the Board, and prior Vice Chair of the Nominating Committee, I understand the roles and missions of these organizations and the importance of their independence.   (Board and Resident Relations) Our Community Association exists to meet Residents’ needs and protect Residents’ interests. In order to accomplish that mission, Board Members must be accessible to, listen to, and communicate to our Residents.   I am well known for being accessible, responsive, and for my newsletter. If elected to the CA Board, I will continue continue those practices, as well as the newsletter in an appropriate form (especially the Curious Minds Want to Know feature)!   I am asking for your vote in the May 2023 CA Board of Directors Election. Candidate Forum Q&A Each candidate was given five questions to which they provided answers. Click here to read the questions and candidates' answers >> Additional Information Online Voting To vote online log in to www.sctexas.org using your Member ID and password. Once you have logged in, a link to cast your vote online will be available on your Resident Home Page. Click here for details>>   Paper Ballots If you prefer to vote in the Board of Directors election via paper ballot, paper ballots will be available at the monitor’s desk in the Social Center at Texas Drive until Thursday, May 25 at 2 p.m.     Owners of Multiple Homes or Owners Who Rent Their Home For those who own multiple homes or rent out their home, you will now be able to vote online by logging in to the website using the Member ID associated with your home. Paper ballots will no longer be mailed.    Questions? Please contact Katie Newnam at [email protected] or 512-948-7704 with any questions you may have about this very important annual process.   // CONNECT WITH US // ‌ ‌ ‌

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