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We are getting close to that time of the year again. The time of the year when we exercise our right to vote for our neighbors who will govern us. Each year our voter count is lessening. Please don't tell me it is a lot of work to review the ballot and make selections. Operating our complex is the same as running a small town of about six thousand people. The Board of Directors has the obligation of caring for our financial wellbeing and our lifestyle. They handle the finances of our complex, invest our funds and maintain all of our assets. Further, they oversee our lifestyle by enacting the needed rules and regulations that affect our everyday life. With 3,327 homes and over 6,000 residents living at Sun Lakes, it takes a lot of hard work to maintain tranquility and harmony. Over the years we have been fortunate to have competent residents on the Board. We hope that situation continues in the future. There will be three open positions this year. Make informed selections. The CANDIDATES FORUMS will be held the early part of March. DO NOT CAST YOUR BALLOT AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE IT! Please attend one of the forums and hear the candidates speak or watch the Forum on Channel 10 on the television, then cast your ballot rather than vote on someone else's opinion and regret it later. The April elections are not just about the Board of Directors, but each district must elect a District Delegate and an Alternate Delegate. We continue to need viable candidates for these positions in many Districts. The District Delegate and his or her group of volunteers operate your district, schedule and run the events and parties, write and publish a newsletter informing you of what is going on in our complex and represent you in the District Delegate Assembly. The delegates are elected for two years and have a difficult time finding replacements after they have held office for a few years. It may seem like a lot of work, but the District Delegate has the help of an Alternate Delegate, Zone Captains and other volunteers. Over the last few years it appears many of our new residents are still working and have little time to volunteer. This situation together, with many of our residents who have volunteered over and over again, makes it very difficult to fill the needed positions. However, we are aware there are many in our community who have the talent, have the time, and are well equipped to be a candidate for the Board of Directors or for District Delegate or Alternate Delegate, but will not offer their services. It is about time to raise your hand and say— "COUNT ME IN"! | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | FEBRUARY 2018 | 7 DELEGATE ASSEMBLY REPORT Joe Formino, Chairman, District Delegate Assembly

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