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Board Member Views Submitted by Gary E. Preston, Resident Member

Concerns raised during recent board election cycle

I’d like to address some concerns which were raised during the is a good idea and will be accomplished over the next couple of
recent CA election over transparency, communication vehicles years as we complete our Existing Amenity Improvement efforts.
and CA financials.
Another suggestion is the use of blogs. I am not sure how this
Transparency – Let me assure you that your resident Board would work, as external blogs are generally more of a personal out-
members - all volunteers - have no incentive to do anything other reach vehicle; however, each board member may pursue whatever
than the absolute best job they can for their fellow residents. personal communications vehicle they choose. Many rely on our
Could we miss something? Yes. Can we always do better? Yes. standard CA communications, which are fairly comprehensive. I
During my first year as Secretary, a resident brought to my at- opt for a newsletter format to communicate some of my personal
tention that we were not presenting Unanimous Consent items insights and observations. Further to the blog idea, the commu-
properly - a good catch by a fellow resident. At the next Board nity already has the ability to offer two-way communication in
meeting we corrected that oversight. My point is, there is noth- this format: it’s called the Community Message Board and it is
ing deceitful going on here! available to any logged-in resident from the Resident Home page
of our website. Additionally, you are always welcome to email the
Communication vehicles – We are open to ideas to improve Board directly at [email protected].
communications. One idea floated was to record various meetings
in multiple venues. The purpose behind this idea was to provide Finances – “Huge increases?” This is the most financially stable
more recording opportunities instead of those limited to the HOA that I have seen. Our dues are low for what we have and
ballroom. However, we already get complaints about the qual- our financials are solid. Annually, we budget for a breakeven
ity of the ballroom recordings so adding more venues and more year, but as with any budget there are variable components like
meetings recorded without an upgrade to all equipment makes utilities, water, etc., which cannot be forecast with certainty. We
no sense. An idea being pursued, I believe communicated by the augment the budget with a priority list of unbudgeted items, al-
Expansion Committees, is the use of a designated, professionally lowing us to spend any excesses appropriately in the event of a
equipped meeting room for Board and committee meetings. This
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CA BOARD RESIDENT MEMBERS Upcoming Board of Directors
(BOD) workshops and meetings
Bob Glandt Gary Sandercock
Vice President Treasurer Workshops and meetings held quarterly
512-819-0912 512-966-8447
[email protected] [email protected] WORKSHOP
Thursday, August 11, 1 p.m., SCB
Sandy Goodman Gary E. Preston Live on Channel 18
Secretary Resident Member
512-868-3453 512-868-9928 RESIDENT DIRECTORS’ OPEN
[email protected] [email protected] SESSION
Wednesday, August 17, 3 p.m., CCFG
Steve Ashlock, President
512-532-3355 • [email protected] MEETING
Thursday, August 25, 1 p.m., SCB
Live on Channel 18

Board Agenda and Minutes are posted
online at www.sctexas.org > Resident Home
Community Association Info > Board.

All Board workshops and meetings are posted on
the website following the meeting under Commu-
nications > Videos.
BOD meetings are rebroadcast on Channel 18 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.

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