Landings Association Board Candidacy – The Myths and Realities

Landings Association Board Candidacy - The Myths and Realities

Dear Neighbors,

Each year, your Landings Association Board forms an owner committee to recruit candidates for our Board of Directors. Serving on the Board is both an honor and a responsibility. It's an honor to be elected by residents to represent them in all matters involving the current operations and management of our community. It's also a responsibility to help plan for the future of The Landings, meeting the challenges and needs of our existing members, while making our community attractive to potential future residents.

The Landings Association’s Board of Directors Nominating Committee members will be reaching out to some of you to consider candidacy. Please listen to what they have to say and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

On average, Board Members spend 12-to-15 hours a month at Board and Committee meetings. These meeting times are set a year in advance, allowing you to schedule and actively pursue all your other interests and obligations.

If you’re interested in applying to run for the Board or have any questions, please email a Nominating Committee member (see listing of email addresses below) or you can fill out a Board Candidate Application on The Landings Association’s website by clicking here.

Thank you for your support and participation.

Sincerely,

Herman Stone

Chair, Board Nominating Committee
The Landings Association

Myths and Realities of Board Candidacy

MYTH #1 - Only Captains Of Industry Need Apply!

REALITY: Our community values high achievers from a variety of fields, whether from careers, volunteer activities, or family responsibilities. We seek a diverse slate of nominees who care about our community and have a demonstrated willingness to serve. Whether you're young or old, male or female, your contribution is valued.

MYTH #2 - The Nominating Process Produces Candidates That Seem To Have Little Differentiation Among Them.

REALITY: The community will have a choice, with six nominees for the three Board positions available. The Nominating Committee and Board strive to ensure a diverse mix of candidates. We especially encourage female candidates and younger candidates with families to apply, as their perspectives are vital. The Board is committed to accommodating the needs of those with work commitments, ensuring flexibility.

MYTH #3 - Losing The Election Ends My Opportunity To Serve The Community Via Landings Association Activities.

REALITY: The Nominating Committee selects six capable candidates, of whom three will be elected. The Board encourages those not elected to participate in one of the standing committees of the Association, ensuring valuable contributions are still made to our community.

MYTH #4 - There Isn’t Enough Time Available For Me To Do This And The Other Things I’d Like To Do.

REALITY: While Board membership involves a time commitment, it is well-planned and flexible. Meetings are scheduled in advance for the calendar year and can be attended remotely. Our competent General Manager and staff handle operational issues, allowing the Board to focus on strategic, long-range concerns. New Board members typically attend about five, two-to-three hour meetings per month, plus occasional special meetings. Participation in additional projects and leadership positions is optional. Past and present Board members find the work interesting, rewarding, and impactful.

On behalf of The Landings Association’s Board of Directors, thank you for your support.

Editor’s Note: This article is modified from an article previously published in The Landings Journal by Landings residents and past Board Directors Chuck Beck (2012) and Nancy Pavey (2017).

Interested in candidacy? Have someone you would like to nominate? Please contact a Nominating Committee member.

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