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W From the Board of Directors e believe that a healthy homeowners association stems at least in part, from being an informed HOA. Accordingly, this month we will review and reemphasize some information discussed from time to time, in years past. We all made conscious decisions to move into this wonderful community, and by and large, we are happy that we did. However, we have found that many folks have no idea how a Common Interest Development (CID) actually works. First of all a CID is descriptive, not only of a certain type of real estate and form of home ownership, but also of a lifestyle. All CID's are similar in that they allow individual owners the use of common property and facilities and provide for a system of self-governance through an Association of the homeowners. Ours is a legally constituted, multi-million dollar corporation in which YOU, the homeowner members, VOTE for a Board of Directors to manage its affairs. This management function is at first governed by what is known as the DavisStirling Common Interest Development Act issued from our state seat of government. Your Board's activities are also governed by the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and CC&Rs handed down to us by our developer, K. Hovnanian. Add to this list, local ordinances and our Community Rules and Regulations, and you will get some idea of the platform from which your Board must operate. To help navigate this ocean of details, in 2005 your (then) Board of Directors selected Euclid Management to perform the multitude of administrative and financial tasks necessary to maintain order. It also retained the services of a law firm that specializes in serving California Community Associations in legal matters. As time passed, additional professional firms were also engaged to perform our Reserve Study Analysis and preparation, provide our insurance program, and year-end financial audits. The Board also negotiates contracts with various vendors to provide numerous services such as the Bistro and Salon operations, housekeeping, facility maintenance, landscaping, etc. There is much more, but in all matters Board members do not make decisions or pronouncements as individuals; rather, they function collectively as a Board. At the end of the day, they are but temporary stewards of our Association, and as such, must stand for "election." In this regard, 2014 is an "election year." Soon our Ad Hoc Nominations Committee will be reconvened and a call for candidates will go out to the community. As you may know, your Board currently consists of six homeowner Directors and one Builder Representative. This year there will be four openings on your Board. The term of service is two years. It is critical to the well being of our Association that candidates for election to the Board bring certain attributes to the table. First and foremost is the ability to objectively apply solid business management principles and practices to all matters that come before the Board. There is absolutely no place for any personal agendas. Although not a requirement, prior work experience within the community, e.g., service on committees, would be an asset. Candidates must be prepared to give of their time, which can be extensive. Having said all this, the door of opportunity will soon open. So, "step right up." Lastly, YOU the individual homeowners have a personal responsibility to take this matter most seriously. It's your community! We urge you to consider the candidates carefully and then VOTE. Sincerely, and on behalf of your Board of Directors, Tony, Ken, Greg, Ross, Russ & Carey Hal Townend, President Four Seasons Hemet Board of Directors: Hal Townend, President Tony Criscenti, Vice President Ken Pounders, Treasurer Greg Rockvam, Secretary Ross Thomas, Director Russ Brown, Director Carey Adams, Director | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | February 2014 | 4