Get to know the 2020 candidates for the Board of Directors. Click on their name to see their answers to the questions below.
Incumbents: Joseph Khoury, Daniel Millner, Haleh Shoa
New Candidates: Laura Civiello, Avelene Schodorf, Ashley Fondrevay
New Candidates: Laura Civiello, Avelene Schodorf, Ashley Fondrevay
Laura Civiello (New Candidate)
1. What qualifications do you have that make you suited to be a board Member?
I believe the skills I developed as a programming executive for Comcast/NBCUniversal will prove useful to the Board:
2. Do you have previous experience with being on a Board?
I have not previously served on a board but in the corporate world, I was a member of several executive committees which had both financial and legal responsibilities. For the past year, I have been involved with the Green as a member of the Landscaping Committee and as chair of the Tree Committee. I worked with the sponsors of last year’s successful tree fundraising soirée, created a mobile-friendly map of the missing trees to streamline the planting process, and worked hand-in-hand with both the office and Green Crew to replant 115 new trees. I also spearheaded the purchase and installation of an air quality monitor at the Clubhouse that posts real-time conditions to a public website so we can make decisions about when it’s safe to go for a run, to let your kids go out and play, or to take a walk if you have a respiratory condition.
3. What changes or ideas would you like to see implemented at Village Green during your tenure?
I support:
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
I believe all board members must represent, look after, and protect the interests of everyone at the Green while abiding by California state law governing HOAs. I take very seriously the Board’s legal obligation, as fiduciaries, to:
1. What qualifications do you have that make you suited to be a board Member?
I believe the skills I developed as a programming executive for Comcast/NBCUniversal will prove useful to the Board:
- Project-management. I oversaw multi-million dollar projects from inception to completion and made sure we delivered superior quality on, and even under, budget. To do that, I learned to make good hires, work within schedules, budgets, and contracts, anticipate problems and plan for all scenarios.
- Communication. To move projects forward, I built consensus among a wide range of stakeholders with differing priorities and communicated clearly and frequently to keep everyone on the same page.
- Problem-solving. The entertainment business taught me to expect the unexpected, and that every challenge has a solution. I strongly believe in calm, creative problem-solving.
- From Zero to 40,000 feet. My position demanded that I be both a strategist as well as a doer. I crafted plans to help us decide where we would be in a year, while simultaneously rolling up my sleeves to handle tomorrow’s details.
2. Do you have previous experience with being on a Board?
I have not previously served on a board but in the corporate world, I was a member of several executive committees which had both financial and legal responsibilities. For the past year, I have been involved with the Green as a member of the Landscaping Committee and as chair of the Tree Committee. I worked with the sponsors of last year’s successful tree fundraising soirée, created a mobile-friendly map of the missing trees to streamline the planting process, and worked hand-in-hand with both the office and Green Crew to replant 115 new trees. I also spearheaded the purchase and installation of an air quality monitor at the Clubhouse that posts real-time conditions to a public website so we can make decisions about when it’s safe to go for a run, to let your kids go out and play, or to take a walk if you have a respiratory condition.
3. What changes or ideas would you like to see implemented at Village Green during your tenure?
I support:
- efforts to improve our aging infrastructure, including the plan to upgrade our electrical and replace our 75+ year old irrigation system
- ongoing rehabilitation of the Green’s landscape via a long-term landscaping master plan
- our participation in neighborhood-wide discussions around traffic patterns, pollution, and safety
- initiatives to keep our community healthy during the COVID-19 crisis
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
I believe all board members must represent, look after, and protect the interests of everyone at the Green while abiding by California state law governing HOAs. I take very seriously the Board’s legal obligation, as fiduciaries, to:
- enforce the Association’s covenants, rules, guidelines, and bylaws
- establish and maintain an adequate reserve fund for maintenance of the property
- treat all community members equally
Joseph Khoury (Incumbent)
I would like to preface my remarks by acknowledging this ordeal that our community and all of humanity is going through right now. We all know that the more closely we follow the advice of medical experts, the sooner we will get through this. Something that fuels my optimism in the midst of this crisis is the knowledge that at some point, we will get through this. And when we do, we will emerge with a deeper appreciation of the inherent oneness and interdependence of the entire human race.
1. Have you initiated any change or changes in your term that have benefited the Association?
2. Do you have any new ideas or changes that you would like to present and accomplish if elected again?
Ideas and plans are brought to the board from all directions, such as committees, individual owners, consultants, office staff and our vendors. The effectiveness of the board is dependent on how well its members can engage in healthy debate about those proposals and come up with solutions. Oftentimes, the best solutions that the board has come up with have not originated with an individual, nor been the result of compromise of two opposing ideas. A whole new way of looking at the problem arises from healthy unfettered debate. From the clash of differing opinions, the spark of truth is revealed. Having aired out all our opinions in open debate, we can then fully commit to decisions. Once fully committed, we can then hold ourselves and others accountable, and stay focused on collective results of what is best for Village Green as a whole. Therefore, one continuing goal for myself is to contribute to this atmosphere of open-mindedness.
One of the recent innovations that I have championed has been to insulate our buildings (although few people outside of Village Green would consider insulation to be an innovation!) The buildings were constructed in 1940 with NO insulation. Both A/C and heat are more effective (not to mention cheaper to run) with insulated units. In order to not overburden the budget, it is being done at a pace of about 10 buildings/year over a 10-year span. It is also being done in coordination with the normal painting cycle to further save costs since the building would have to be repainted after drilling holes for insulation.
Another innovation I brought to the board was to implement a consent agenda in which routine items can be adopted without further discussion. (To read more about "Consent Agendas" go to https://www.davis-stirling.com/HOME/Consent-Agendas) Consent agendas have freed a up significant amount of time that had been used discussing routine items and allowed the board to instead take out the time to address some of those long-standing issues that they need to talk about.
I try to be one of the board members who advocates for less spending to avoid raising assessments. When our previous landscape contractor, was proposing a very large increase, we took the contract out to bid. I was added to the team made up of board members, landscape committee members, and office staff, mainly because of my frugal tendencies. Through direct negotiations, the team significantly reduced the cost, and struck a balanced deal to get good services with a new company at better prices. So, striking the balance between keeping assessments down, and maintaining our infrastructure and services to residents is something that the Village Green Board will constantly struggle with.
3. If elected, do you have any suggestions for how to draw more homeowners to the Board meetings?
The Community Association is an arena of democracy at the very root of community. While it would be nice to have more folks attend the board meetings in person or watch the online broadcast, a greater concern to me is participation in committees. Other than 3 minutes during homeowners comments, there’s not much someone can do at a board meeting. But it is at the committee level that powers of individuals are multiplied in unified action. Where folks can actually do something and get excited about service to the Green. And if you notice, most of the people at the board meeting are active committee members. Let’s try to get more people involved with committees.
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
Fiduciary Duty is the duty to act for the Association’s benefit, while subordinating my own personal interests. As fiduciaries, directors have two primary duties: (i) duty of care, and (ii) duty of loyalty.
DUTY OF CARE includes the due diligence required in all matters, a duty to thoroughly investigate anything brought before the board. To that end, directors must:
We are very fortunate this year to be getting 3 new board members, and if I am elected (since there are 6 candidates for 6 positions—chances are pretty good!) I look forward to working with everyone. My experience has taught me that the board functions best when the members listen well to all parties, seek first to understand, and stay open-minded to different perspectives. When there is a high level of trust among the board members, between the board and the committees as well as the office, then the Green can benefit from everyone’s experience and perspective and engage in healthy, unfiltered debate around ideas, to come up with solutions that are best for the Green.
I would like to preface my remarks by acknowledging this ordeal that our community and all of humanity is going through right now. We all know that the more closely we follow the advice of medical experts, the sooner we will get through this. Something that fuels my optimism in the midst of this crisis is the knowledge that at some point, we will get through this. And when we do, we will emerge with a deeper appreciation of the inherent oneness and interdependence of the entire human race.
1. Have you initiated any change or changes in your term that have benefited the Association?
2. Do you have any new ideas or changes that you would like to present and accomplish if elected again?
Ideas and plans are brought to the board from all directions, such as committees, individual owners, consultants, office staff and our vendors. The effectiveness of the board is dependent on how well its members can engage in healthy debate about those proposals and come up with solutions. Oftentimes, the best solutions that the board has come up with have not originated with an individual, nor been the result of compromise of two opposing ideas. A whole new way of looking at the problem arises from healthy unfettered debate. From the clash of differing opinions, the spark of truth is revealed. Having aired out all our opinions in open debate, we can then fully commit to decisions. Once fully committed, we can then hold ourselves and others accountable, and stay focused on collective results of what is best for Village Green as a whole. Therefore, one continuing goal for myself is to contribute to this atmosphere of open-mindedness.
One of the recent innovations that I have championed has been to insulate our buildings (although few people outside of Village Green would consider insulation to be an innovation!) The buildings were constructed in 1940 with NO insulation. Both A/C and heat are more effective (not to mention cheaper to run) with insulated units. In order to not overburden the budget, it is being done at a pace of about 10 buildings/year over a 10-year span. It is also being done in coordination with the normal painting cycle to further save costs since the building would have to be repainted after drilling holes for insulation.
Another innovation I brought to the board was to implement a consent agenda in which routine items can be adopted without further discussion. (To read more about "Consent Agendas" go to https://www.davis-stirling.com/HOME/Consent-Agendas) Consent agendas have freed a up significant amount of time that had been used discussing routine items and allowed the board to instead take out the time to address some of those long-standing issues that they need to talk about.
I try to be one of the board members who advocates for less spending to avoid raising assessments. When our previous landscape contractor, was proposing a very large increase, we took the contract out to bid. I was added to the team made up of board members, landscape committee members, and office staff, mainly because of my frugal tendencies. Through direct negotiations, the team significantly reduced the cost, and struck a balanced deal to get good services with a new company at better prices. So, striking the balance between keeping assessments down, and maintaining our infrastructure and services to residents is something that the Village Green Board will constantly struggle with.
3. If elected, do you have any suggestions for how to draw more homeowners to the Board meetings?
The Community Association is an arena of democracy at the very root of community. While it would be nice to have more folks attend the board meetings in person or watch the online broadcast, a greater concern to me is participation in committees. Other than 3 minutes during homeowners comments, there’s not much someone can do at a board meeting. But it is at the committee level that powers of individuals are multiplied in unified action. Where folks can actually do something and get excited about service to the Green. And if you notice, most of the people at the board meeting are active committee members. Let’s try to get more people involved with committees.
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
Fiduciary Duty is the duty to act for the Association’s benefit, while subordinating my own personal interests. As fiduciaries, directors have two primary duties: (i) duty of care, and (ii) duty of loyalty.
DUTY OF CARE includes the due diligence required in all matters, a duty to thoroughly investigate anything brought before the board. To that end, directors must:
- Attend and actively participate in meetings
- Make decisions. When an idea is brought to the Board, the first step is to thoroughly investigate the facts and to consider all possibilities before deciding about how to proceed. It is extremely important for every board member to keep a completely open mind during this process, and not be wedded to any preconceived ideas or positions, so that we are able to vote in good conscience for what is best for Village Green.
- Investigate contracts, maintenance issues, rules violations, personnel issues, etc.
- Keep corporate records.
- Directors must act in the best interests of the association even if at the expense of their own interests.
- The duty of loyalty extends to the support of board decisions and association policies, even if I didn’t vote for it. The principle here is that if a course of action voted for by the majority fails during the implementation stage because a few “opposing” directors undermined that decision, we’ll never know if it was a good decision or not. If everyone tries their best to implement the decision, and it still does not work, it quickly becomes obvious that we need to make a correction.
We are very fortunate this year to be getting 3 new board members, and if I am elected (since there are 6 candidates for 6 positions—chances are pretty good!) I look forward to working with everyone. My experience has taught me that the board functions best when the members listen well to all parties, seek first to understand, and stay open-minded to different perspectives. When there is a high level of trust among the board members, between the board and the committees as well as the office, then the Green can benefit from everyone’s experience and perspective and engage in healthy, unfiltered debate around ideas, to come up with solutions that are best for the Green.
Daniel Millner (Incumbent)
1 - Have you initiated any change or changes in your term that have benefited the Association?
Change at Village Green takes group effort, and significant change takes significant time. In 2002, I was the first person to advocate for (what was then) a new financial incentive for owners of historic properties being offered by the City of Los Angeles. It was called the Mills Act. But it was the hard work of a dedicated group of people, and a major recession, that galvanized support. This group effort culminated in 2010, when Village Green entered a Mills Act contract with the City, and I am proud to have my name among the group who signed. I initiated the charge to create an Overnight Parking District on Coliseum, but it was the sweat of multiple volunteers at VG, and considerable work of Councilperson Herb Wesson’s office, that made the OPD a reality. I’ve always been a cheerleader for multiple, robust ways to communicate at VG. This includes in person, on paper, and electronical platforms. Two years ago, I was the first Director to use video to engage with the community. Fast forward to today, with needs stemming from social distancing due to the coronavirus, and we now have critical mass in support of video conferencing.
2. Do you have any new ideas or changes that you would like to present and accomplish if elected again?
Necessity is the parent of invention. It is important first to consider the sources that mandate change. With this mindset, I look at VG and wonder first and foremost, what does the community need? New owners are paying a premium for homes at VG, the number of renters is increasing, the culture both on our campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods is changing, we have an aging infrastructure. How do we best respond to this, and what does VG need? To find these answers, I ask questions. I ask questions and try and see trends from my fellow directors, of VG residents, and of neighbors in the surrounding community. Broadly, I think the Board would benefit from an internal Mission Statement to guide decision making. I’ve pressed this issue, asked my fellow Directors to consider such issues as how we best embody the many layers of our governing documents, how we maintain accuracy in information presented to the community, how to avoid conflicts of interest, and how we accept both personal opinion and need for a unified voice of an entire nine-person Board. I will continue to move ahead with this, knowing that Mission Statements are extremely time-consuming and ripe for debate. But once realized, a clear Mission can make decision making and transparency of purpose effective and efficient.
3. If elected, do you have any suggestions for how to draw more homeowners to the Board meetings?
I would first ask, “What is the intent of drawing more homeowners to Board meetings?” Candidly, I don’t see much purpose in filling seats just to fill seats. There are more efficient and effective ways to inform owners of what happens in Board meetings, and I’m actively moving these methods forward. And honestly, Board meetings can be terribly boring, and our folding metal chairs are extremely uncomfortable. If a resident wants to attend, I applaud that. But physical attendance is only one of the many means available to understand the decisions of the Board. Instead, I think active engagement about issues of interest to individual residents is a far more effective way to activate and increase interest in the community. There are so many ways to participate and make a difference at Village Green. Sometimes all it takes is an enthusiastic “go for it” to realize an idea. I’m delighted to have been a part of the team that spearheaded Drinks on the Green over 10 years ago. At the first DOTG, a couple neighbors approached me with the idea of Movies on the Green, which sounded like a great event. My role was largely as a cheerleader, and MOTG became a huge and popular event for many years.
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
Fiduciary responsibility and due diligence are two separate but related things. The legal definitions of both terms are easy to find. Fiduciary duty is the “obligation to act in the best interest of another party” and Due Diligence is “taking reasonable steps to satisfy a legal requirement.” My volunteerism at VG is the most personal volunteer work I do as this is my home and immediate community. These terms translate to making tough choices and doing tough work. Sometimes these tough choices upset some people who happen to be my neighbors. There’s a famous quote: “If you aren’t making someone mad, you probably aren’t doing anything important.” Fiduciary responsibility and due diligence mean doing important things, paying attention to laws, listening to community input, compromising. The end results of this sometimes don’t sit well with some people, and that hard work is the grist of a Director. I do my homework, I demand the highest standards of ethics of myself, I know the rights and obligations of our many governing documents. But most importantly, I listen to people in the community. This, to me, is fiduciary responsibility and due diligence.
1 - Have you initiated any change or changes in your term that have benefited the Association?
Change at Village Green takes group effort, and significant change takes significant time. In 2002, I was the first person to advocate for (what was then) a new financial incentive for owners of historic properties being offered by the City of Los Angeles. It was called the Mills Act. But it was the hard work of a dedicated group of people, and a major recession, that galvanized support. This group effort culminated in 2010, when Village Green entered a Mills Act contract with the City, and I am proud to have my name among the group who signed. I initiated the charge to create an Overnight Parking District on Coliseum, but it was the sweat of multiple volunteers at VG, and considerable work of Councilperson Herb Wesson’s office, that made the OPD a reality. I’ve always been a cheerleader for multiple, robust ways to communicate at VG. This includes in person, on paper, and electronical platforms. Two years ago, I was the first Director to use video to engage with the community. Fast forward to today, with needs stemming from social distancing due to the coronavirus, and we now have critical mass in support of video conferencing.
2. Do you have any new ideas or changes that you would like to present and accomplish if elected again?
Necessity is the parent of invention. It is important first to consider the sources that mandate change. With this mindset, I look at VG and wonder first and foremost, what does the community need? New owners are paying a premium for homes at VG, the number of renters is increasing, the culture both on our campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods is changing, we have an aging infrastructure. How do we best respond to this, and what does VG need? To find these answers, I ask questions. I ask questions and try and see trends from my fellow directors, of VG residents, and of neighbors in the surrounding community. Broadly, I think the Board would benefit from an internal Mission Statement to guide decision making. I’ve pressed this issue, asked my fellow Directors to consider such issues as how we best embody the many layers of our governing documents, how we maintain accuracy in information presented to the community, how to avoid conflicts of interest, and how we accept both personal opinion and need for a unified voice of an entire nine-person Board. I will continue to move ahead with this, knowing that Mission Statements are extremely time-consuming and ripe for debate. But once realized, a clear Mission can make decision making and transparency of purpose effective and efficient.
3. If elected, do you have any suggestions for how to draw more homeowners to the Board meetings?
I would first ask, “What is the intent of drawing more homeowners to Board meetings?” Candidly, I don’t see much purpose in filling seats just to fill seats. There are more efficient and effective ways to inform owners of what happens in Board meetings, and I’m actively moving these methods forward. And honestly, Board meetings can be terribly boring, and our folding metal chairs are extremely uncomfortable. If a resident wants to attend, I applaud that. But physical attendance is only one of the many means available to understand the decisions of the Board. Instead, I think active engagement about issues of interest to individual residents is a far more effective way to activate and increase interest in the community. There are so many ways to participate and make a difference at Village Green. Sometimes all it takes is an enthusiastic “go for it” to realize an idea. I’m delighted to have been a part of the team that spearheaded Drinks on the Green over 10 years ago. At the first DOTG, a couple neighbors approached me with the idea of Movies on the Green, which sounded like a great event. My role was largely as a cheerleader, and MOTG became a huge and popular event for many years.
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
Fiduciary responsibility and due diligence are two separate but related things. The legal definitions of both terms are easy to find. Fiduciary duty is the “obligation to act in the best interest of another party” and Due Diligence is “taking reasonable steps to satisfy a legal requirement.” My volunteerism at VG is the most personal volunteer work I do as this is my home and immediate community. These terms translate to making tough choices and doing tough work. Sometimes these tough choices upset some people who happen to be my neighbors. There’s a famous quote: “If you aren’t making someone mad, you probably aren’t doing anything important.” Fiduciary responsibility and due diligence mean doing important things, paying attention to laws, listening to community input, compromising. The end results of this sometimes don’t sit well with some people, and that hard work is the grist of a Director. I do my homework, I demand the highest standards of ethics of myself, I know the rights and obligations of our many governing documents. But most importantly, I listen to people in the community. This, to me, is fiduciary responsibility and due diligence.
Avelene Schodorf (New Candidate)
1. What qualifications do you have that make you suited to be a board Member?
I am organized, honest, and a good listener. I am committed to our community and want to do what is best for our entire Village. I see the diversity of our community as our strongest asset and will work to further network and leverage the strengths and talents of our VG community towards a sustainable future. I bring a matter-of-fact point of view to my approach coupled with an open mind and a drive to get things done.
2. Do you have previous experience with being on a Board?
I do not have direct experience on a board, but I have many years experience of volunteerism. I have served on the Cultural Affairs Committee for 5 years. Also volunteered for several years as a room parent for my son’s class. This entails helping in the classroom to give support to the teacher, or sending daily emails to all the parents. Having to communicate or fundraise to the families is not an easy task. Successfully navigating communication between a plethora of unique personalities has been excellent training for a position on the Board.
3. What changes or ideas would you like to see implemented at Village Green during your tenure?
I would love to see improvements such as EV charging stations, compost bins for every patio, and more community gardens. Also a quicker way to disseminate information for emergency preparedness. I know over the summer there was a great effort for CERT training per court. I would like to revisit this topic again to ensure all our neighbors by court are fully prepared. Helping and training our elder community to use email for better quicker communication. I would also like to create an online rolodex of our residents’ strengths. We have such an eclectic and diverse group of people living here. It would be great to use our strengths to help our neighbors especially in these unprecedented times.
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
As a Board Member, I promise to do the research needed for whatever the topic is and will act in the best interest of the Village Green residents. I want to work within the current HOA budget to assure our focus is on improving our infrastructure with an eye on the future and health and sustainability of our community.
1. What qualifications do you have that make you suited to be a board Member?
I am organized, honest, and a good listener. I am committed to our community and want to do what is best for our entire Village. I see the diversity of our community as our strongest asset and will work to further network and leverage the strengths and talents of our VG community towards a sustainable future. I bring a matter-of-fact point of view to my approach coupled with an open mind and a drive to get things done.
2. Do you have previous experience with being on a Board?
I do not have direct experience on a board, but I have many years experience of volunteerism. I have served on the Cultural Affairs Committee for 5 years. Also volunteered for several years as a room parent for my son’s class. This entails helping in the classroom to give support to the teacher, or sending daily emails to all the parents. Having to communicate or fundraise to the families is not an easy task. Successfully navigating communication between a plethora of unique personalities has been excellent training for a position on the Board.
3. What changes or ideas would you like to see implemented at Village Green during your tenure?
I would love to see improvements such as EV charging stations, compost bins for every patio, and more community gardens. Also a quicker way to disseminate information for emergency preparedness. I know over the summer there was a great effort for CERT training per court. I would like to revisit this topic again to ensure all our neighbors by court are fully prepared. Helping and training our elder community to use email for better quicker communication. I would also like to create an online rolodex of our residents’ strengths. We have such an eclectic and diverse group of people living here. It would be great to use our strengths to help our neighbors especially in these unprecedented times.
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
As a Board Member, I promise to do the research needed for whatever the topic is and will act in the best interest of the Village Green residents. I want to work within the current HOA budget to assure our focus is on improving our infrastructure with an eye on the future and health and sustainability of our community.
Haleh Shoa (Incumbent)
1. Have you initiated any change or changes in your term that have benefited the Association?
On DRC, I have led the charge of changing the application process, as well as the communication workflow to owners. We now have an electronic application system whereby the owners get automatically notified and can easily understand what their boundaries are requesting modifications. We also produced and installed the way-finding signs that are in each garage court. These help visitors, especially EMT, be able to easily find the units for which they're looking. Lastly, we are under way of upgrading and remodeling the clubhouse, of which phase 1 has already been approved and under way.
2. Do you have any new ideas or changes that you would like to present and accomplish if elected again?
I'd like to continue efforts in modernizing our communication workflow and systems, by helping to implement a process in which the office can communicate with residents and owners via email, or other digital stream. I look forward to continuing and finishing the clubhouse remodel so all residents can enjoy a beautiful space for larger gatherings and meetings.
3. If elected, do you have any suggestions for how to draw more homeowners to the Board meetings?
Easier access to the meetings via video conferencing would make the board meeting more accessible. However, engaging the community on the changes they'd like to see would be much more effective.
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
Doing what's right for the community at large and not just what I want to achieve. Be a collaborative and innovative leader.
1. Have you initiated any change or changes in your term that have benefited the Association?
On DRC, I have led the charge of changing the application process, as well as the communication workflow to owners. We now have an electronic application system whereby the owners get automatically notified and can easily understand what their boundaries are requesting modifications. We also produced and installed the way-finding signs that are in each garage court. These help visitors, especially EMT, be able to easily find the units for which they're looking. Lastly, we are under way of upgrading and remodeling the clubhouse, of which phase 1 has already been approved and under way.
2. Do you have any new ideas or changes that you would like to present and accomplish if elected again?
I'd like to continue efforts in modernizing our communication workflow and systems, by helping to implement a process in which the office can communicate with residents and owners via email, or other digital stream. I look forward to continuing and finishing the clubhouse remodel so all residents can enjoy a beautiful space for larger gatherings and meetings.
3. If elected, do you have any suggestions for how to draw more homeowners to the Board meetings?
Easier access to the meetings via video conferencing would make the board meeting more accessible. However, engaging the community on the changes they'd like to see would be much more effective.
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
Doing what's right for the community at large and not just what I want to achieve. Be a collaborative and innovative leader.
Ashley Fondrevay (New Candidate)
1. What qualifications do you have that make you suited to be a board Member? I joined the DRC when I moved here to get involved with the community. Through the DRC I have also been active on subcommittees such as for Electrical Upgrades, Sound Abatement and others. Through the DRC I have been able to get to know other committees and help on various issues that have come up.
2. Do you have previous experience with being on a Board?
I do not but feel my committee experience has given me a lot of insight into how the board works.
3. What changes or ideas would you like to see implemented at Village Green during your tenure?
Rather than coming up with all the areas I think can and should be changed, I'd rather have the opportunity to familiarize myself with all the overall issues the Village Green is facing and dealing with. I feel it's easy to say where you think shortcomings are and what to do about them until are become a part of the process, see what the difficulties are and explore ways to move forward on them.
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
I feel as board member it is my responsibility to familiarize myself with what our overall budget is, how our funds are being allocated and look for ways to streamline
1. What qualifications do you have that make you suited to be a board Member? I joined the DRC when I moved here to get involved with the community. Through the DRC I have also been active on subcommittees such as for Electrical Upgrades, Sound Abatement and others. Through the DRC I have been able to get to know other committees and help on various issues that have come up.
2. Do you have previous experience with being on a Board?
I do not but feel my committee experience has given me a lot of insight into how the board works.
3. What changes or ideas would you like to see implemented at Village Green during your tenure?
Rather than coming up with all the areas I think can and should be changed, I'd rather have the opportunity to familiarize myself with all the overall issues the Village Green is facing and dealing with. I feel it's easy to say where you think shortcomings are and what to do about them until are become a part of the process, see what the difficulties are and explore ways to move forward on them.
4. What is your definition of Fiduciary Responsibility and Due Diligence for a Board Member?
I feel as board member it is my responsibility to familiarize myself with what our overall budget is, how our funds are being allocated and look for ways to streamline