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Jeanne O'Dell Tom Nathan Chris Poland Phil Hawgood Mike Harris
Five candidates hope for seat on board

BY DONNA RITCHIE as I also started serving on the Facilities member involvement and volunteerism. As director, I’ve gained a much great-
EDITOR, THE FRIDAY FLYER Review Committee and I am still an ac- Another goal is to make certain that er understanding of our POA organiza-
Three of the five seats on the Canyon tive member. I am a new member of the all large projects and major equipment tion and the complexities and challenges
Lake POA’s Board of Directors will be Canyon Lake Woman’s Club and the expenditures are completed/purchased of operating our homeowner’s associa-
up for election in May when the two- Canyon Lake Travel Club. at the best value for the community. I tion with an overall annual budget ap-
year terms of Mike Harris, Phil Haw- I have over 30 years experience re- would work with the appropriate staff proaching $22 million.
good and Tom Nathan end. Each of lated to facilities planning, space utili- and other directors to ensure that ac- My educational background is in
these members are eligible to run for zation, construction, maintenance and cepted industry best practices are fol- business administration. I have a bach-
another term. operations at California State University, lowed when planning/obtaining bids elor’s degree in accounting and a mas-
Jeanne O’Dell, Tom Nathan, Chris Long Beach and Mt. San Jacinto Com- for projects and major equipment ex- ter’s degree in financial management.
Poland, Phil Hawgood and Mike Har- munity College. I started as a car washer penditures and that projects are planned My professional experience of over 30
ris submitted Intent to Run forms and at Cal State Long Beach eventually rising and costs are thoroughly investigated years includes the healthcare, restaurant
announced their candidacy for the through the ranks to become the director before proceeding with construction. and marine industries, and most recently
2019/2021 Board of Directors. of facilities management. My third goal would be to continue as international controller for a $1.5 bil-
In the weeks leading up to the elec- After the birth of my son, I changed to encourage open and truthful com- lion global leader in direct marketing.
tion, The Friday Flyer will feature a my career focus becoming the assistant munications with all members of the As your director, my goal is to contin-
series of questions to the candidates. director of physical planning/space man- community. I would work with the ue protecting and preserving the exclu-
During this period, residents will have agement. appropriate staff to make certain that sive use private community that Canyon
a chance to hear directly from the can- In 2006, I had the opportunity to leave website/newsletters containing project Lake already is while helping to plan for
didates and learn what they hope to ac- CSULB and join the administrative team information and upcoming events are an even better community in the years
complish if elected to serve a two-year at Mt. San Jacinto Community College, current and widely distributed. I would ahead.
once again in facilities planning/con-
term on the board of directors. encourage all members to sign-up for My financial background provides
This week, The Friday Flyer features struction management. electronic notifications. I would work the expertise needed to properly review
In 2009, my husband was diagnosed
the candidates’ resumes, written in their with a terminal illness so I retired from with staff to continue to explore other current association expenditures as well
own words. The candidates are listed in MSJC to care for him. Upon his death in options for distributing the information as analyze those proposed for the future.
Since becoming POA treasurer in
the order they will appear on the ballot. 2010, I inherited Pepe’s Mexican Res- in an efficient manner beneficial to all 2017, subsidies for the Lighthouse and
Jeanne O’Dell taurant as owner/operator until late 2017 community members. Country Club restaurants were reduced
when I was able to sell the business/prop-
My name is Jeanne O’Dell and I want erty. Tom Nathan $170,000 or 20 percent during my first
to become your representative on the One of my goals as a director would I was elected POA Board Director year as director and are on track to re-
duce another $100,000 or 15 percent this
Canyon Lake Property Owners Board be to foster a positive sense of fellow- in May 2017 and have been a full-time year (achieving one of my stated goals
of Directors. I am a mom, grandma and ship and pride of ownership through- Canyon Lake resident since 2001. Dur-
humom to a dog and cat. I have been a out the community. In order to do so, I ing my 18 years in Canyon Lake, I’ve in 2017) .
While this is great to see, I believe
full-time resident of Canyon Lake since would work with appropriate staff and been involved with the Men’s Golf even more subsidy reductions are
August 2006 and a part-time resident other directors to continue to maintain Club, Little League, Co-Ed Softball achievable from increased efficiencies
starting in 1998. and enhance all community facilities and Club, Men’s Softball Club, Ski Club
I serve on the Canyon Lake Chamber amenities through thoughtful planning and Tennis Club. I also previously resulting from higher member utiliza-
of Commerce Board of Directors and and expenditures. I would also support served as a member of the Finance, tion.
As a gated community, security will
have been volunteering my time with clubs and organizations operating within Recreation and Rules and Regulations
them since 2010. 2010 was a busy year the community as a means to encourage Committees. uuCONTINUED PAGE A6