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A-4 THE FRIDAY FLYER APRIL 22, 2016 Don’t miss chance to vote in POA election . . .
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2. Communication is one of my priorities because lack of transpar- ency creates uncertainty, rumors and distrust. I plan to use social media to enhance communication in two ways: virtual town hall forums, and to en- able more members to participate in the committee process.
Virtual town hall forums will enable two-way communication with members, when the member has time to fit the con- versation into their busy schedule. I plan to use these virtual forums to augment, not replace, the traditional communica- tion methods.
Another area I plan to use social media is to expand participation in the committee process. The committees are where the ideas that affect the commu- nity start and, right now, not everyone has the time to participate. Anyone who wants to participate should be able to, and social media is a tool that can facili- tate this.
I envision having the committee chairs host virtual discussions that al- low any member who wants to partici- pate in a civil manner be part of the dis- cussion. These discussions would have a set time frame. When the time is up, a recommendation encompassing the feedback would be presented at a Board meeting.
I believe that transparency will build trust. As a Board member, I plan to com- municate the reasons and logic behind a vote in an open forum that allows mem- bers to discuss it. Please vote for Matt Poland on May 12th.
Paul Chenette
It is time to vote. We all have received
our ballots. There are 4,598 eligible vot- ers this election, 9,096 available votes. What are you going to do with yours?
In the past 12 elections, not once have we met the 50 percent-plus-1 quorum. I understand that life can get in the way. We get busy, we put it off, or we forget altogether. Prior to 2009, that was me. Although I was very active in the com- munity, I was not using my vote, my voice, for any decision being made re- garding something I was part owner of. I realized if I wanted a voice, I needed to vote.
So in 2009 I voted. Since that day, it’s made me want to stay plugged in to what was going on in the Association. In 2010, I was encouraged by friends, colleagues and sitting Board members to run for the Board. I decided to do so, and I was elected.
The first year was eye opening and quite a learning experience. There were two things I learned quickly: One, there is no way to please every member. It just isn’t possible.
Two, and much more importantly, if you truly listen to what members are wanting or suggesting and you make them feel like they have been heard, even if you disagree, you will gain their respect and then their trust that you will endorse and fight for what’s best.
What I did as a Board member and will do again if elected is this. My fil- ter for all rule changes, new projects and member concerns is: A. Will it pos- itively affect all or the majority of the members? (member input); B. Have the committee(s) vetted and recommended it? (committee input); C. Do the Board members (individually) support it?
If all of this input is positive, it’s a no-brainer. The issue comes when not
all three parts of the filter agree. I be- lieve my negotiating skills can have an impact on bringing disputed matters to an equitable resolution. I believe we can all agree to disagree civilly and productively if we just communicate with passion, compassion and under- standing. Keep in mind the goal here is to continue to make Canyon Lake a great place to live.
The Lake Lease litigation has been the most talked about issue this election cy- cle. Please know that there is NO combi- nation of newly elected Board members who could stop the appeal. The process has already begun. The three remaining Board members were and remain in fa- vor of it.
I want to be one of the Board mem- bers you elect. In order for that to hap- pen, I need your vote or both your votes. If you need help with voting, clarifica- tion of the proposed amendments or you would like me to vote for you via proxy, email me at socalzteam@gmail or call 760-580-0398.
If you have questions for me before you vote, feel free to contact me. I look forward to serving you.
Paul Queen
I feel pretty good about the answers I have given in the forums. I have given honest answers to many tough ques- tions. I know that everyone has their is- sue – something that’s more important to them then anything else going on in our community. That is clear after hear- ing the wide range of questions at the forums and speaking personally to so many of our residents.
I would like to say that if you elect me I will do my absolute best to represent everyone in the Lake equally; to be fair
in all my decisions and to always put the best interests of the people of Canyon Lake first and foremost.
I would also like to stress that, to get good people on the Board who will rep- resent you, first we need your votes! I know voter apathy is high in our com- munity, and with good reason. But change can start with this election, and to do it we need your help.
We need you 66 percent who don’t normally vote to take five minutes this year to fill out your ballot with two votes for Paul Queen and send it in! We need your help to take back Canyon Lake for the residents!
I can also email or bring a proxy to your house. With the proxy, you can simply sign your name to give us your votes! What could be easier? If you want me to email or to personally bring you a proxy to sign, contact me via email at paul.queen@yahoo.com and Ill get a proxy to you asap.
Last, I would like to offer the fol- lowing tips on filling in your ballots, so we don’t have any votes rejected this year: You must tear off the bot- tom of the page with your name and address on it and insert it into the re- turn envelope so that your name and address show through the clear win- dow. If your name and address don’t show through the window, they will not open the envelope and your vote will not be counted!
Also, you must sign your name on the outer envelope that you mail back to the election company! If you don’t sign it, they will also not count your vote. Please double check that you have these two steps complete before return- ing your ballots with your votes for Paul Queen!
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Elect: Paul Queen to CLPOA Board of Directors
For the Residents:
Work with the members of our community to accomplish our shared goals.
Communicate with the members, they should know what we are doing and why.
Finish our dog park, and build it in the grassy area the dog owners have been using for years.
Build the pickleball courts and return the tennis facilities.
Work to reduce the subsidy paid for
the golf course, to ensure its continued support and success.
Have “Town-hall” meetings to update the residents and take their questions and suggestions in an informal environment.
Have more cordial communications with the residents at the monthly meetings. The board members should answer the residents questions, be friendly and open, and not just say “Next” when
your done speaking. A board member is YOUR representative, so act like it and show some respect to the people that put you there.
Be available the night before the monthly meeting to meet with anyone who wants to talk with me, with no time limits. I will bring your suggestions or complaints to the board and ensure that your voices are heard.
Its all about the Lake:
Drop the failed lawsuits against EVMWD, we cannot afford a prolonged legal battle. Let the new board work to repair the relationship with EVMWD and negotiate a fair and sustainable lake lease.
We must protect our Eastport Launch facility. You can park a hundred trucks and trailers there, and its the only launch facility we have that can. The 75% of the residents that don't live on the water need this launch facility.
The single best investment we can make that will improve the property value of every single owner here is to invest in clarifying the Lake water. Imagine how much value would be added to every home if the water was clear and blue, and you could see the fish swimming on the bottom of the lake 40 feet down.
Represent the Members, not the POA administration:
The current board is representing themselves and the POA administration and not you the members. They don’t understand who they work for. I do. I know I represent you the members, not the POA.
Lawyers:
Remove our current legal representation that costs us millions and hire an “In- House” attorney that will be paid a reasonable salary.
Our Lawyer stated at a recent meeting that he doesn’t represent us. If he doesnt represent us then he shouldn’t be our lawyer, and he most certainly shouldn't be paid by us.
Transparency:
Transparency in all actions taken by the Board, including all financial expenditures.
All discussions on public matters to be discussed at the public meetings, not decided behind closed doors at executive sessions.
A New Direction for Canyon Lake
I want to set a new direction for
Canyon Lake. One of openness. One
of representing the residents of this community. One that only passes policies and rules that benefits our residents and eliminates or revokes those policies that are not to our benefit. One that only spends money on the projects that our residents want and need, and stops the “Director Pet Projects” that spend millions on what the directors want with no community support. One that will always place you first and the POA second. I ask you to join me in this new direction and to support me with your votes. Let's set Canyon Lake in a new and better direction together!
Email: paul.queen@yahoo.com
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