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CA NEWS
Board Member Views Submitted by Sandy Goodman, Resident Member
Hello, Sun City Texas!
Wow, what a wild ride this has been, so far, to be a resident service and the specific committee needs and scope of work.
board member. I consider it an honor and will continue to do
my best to represent Sun City Texas residents with energy A survey to critique the “interview” process is given to each
and respect. candidate and is returned anonymously by the candidate. Most
of the feedback from candidates is a positive recounting of the
Having served on the Nominating Committee (NC) for almost interview experience and offers great suggestions about how
two full terms, I have realized how very important our advisory the process can be improved. The NC is always seeking ways to
committees are and how much work is produced by them behind improve the system and ensure the candidates are comfortable
the scenes. Without these active committees, there would be a during the process.
need to increase the Community Association staff, and we all
know what that would mean ― more dues from us. After all candidates have been interviewed, much discussion
and careful consideration is given to each candidate and to
The NC starts the whole process by announcing the advisory each committee’s current needs. Recommendations are next
committee openings each spring and fall. Then comes the part presented to the CA Board for consideration. The Board then
when residents reflect on their desire to serve. Applicants for a makes the appointments to each committee.
committee membership will find it helpful to be familiar with
that committee’s responsibilities by attending meetings and You can learn more about the responsibilities of each committee
visiting its website. and its members by visiting each committee’s website and
attending their monthly meetings (listed on page 6 of the Sun
Actually, a desire to serve is very important and can spark “on Rays) for more information.
the job training.” During the interview process ― I really hate
to call it an interview, but I guess that’s what it is ― the NC This is a fantastic community. People volunteering their time
members initiate a two-way dialogue with the candidates to and talents in these committees, and in other areas of service
learn as much as possible about them. It is a two-way dialogue to the community, do an outstanding job to keep Sun City
because the candidates usually have questions for the NC about Texas the best!
CA BOARD RESIDENT MEMBERS Upcoming Board Workshops
and Meetings
Gary Sandercock Bob Glandt
Treasurer Vice President Workshops and Meetings held quarterly
512-966-8447 512-819-0912 WORKSHOP
[email protected] [email protected] Thursday, Nov. 5
1 p.m., SCB, Live on Channel 18
Gary E. Preston Sandy Goodman
Secretary Resident Member RESIDENT DIRECTORS’ OPEN
512-868-9928 512-868-3453 SESSION
[email protected] [email protected] Wednesday, Nov. 11, 3 p.m., CCG
MEETING
Brent Baker, President 512-532-3358 • [email protected] Thursday, Nov. 19
1 p.m., SCB, Live on Channel 18
8 | SUNRAYS OCTOBER 2015 Board Agenda and Minutes are posted on-
line at www.sctexas.org > Resident Home
Community Association Info > Board.
Board Meetings and Workshops are shown live on
Channel 18. BOD Meetings are rebroadcast on the
day of the meeting at 6 and 8 p.m. and the following
Wednesday at 6 p.m. Workshops are rebroadcast at 6
and 8 p.m. the day of the workshop. All Board Work-
shops and Meetings are posted on the website follow-
ing the Meeting under Communications > Videos.
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG
