ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

February Board and District Meetings

District Chair Email Addresses

District1@ LWCA.com, District3@ LWCA.com, District4@ LWCA.com, District5@ LWCA.com, District6@ LWCA.com, District7@ LWCA.com, District8@ LWCA.com

Points To Ponder

By Barb Yapp

Each month from October until April, the Leisure World board of directors holds community meetings to notify residents of pending actions and discuss current issues. What else does the board of directors do? The purpose of the board, on behalf of manor owners, is to provide oversight and direction to the community manager while functioning as a team. The board of directors is the voice for each district through elected chairpersons.

February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22

The Role of the Board of Directors

The board governs in accordance with Federal, State, and County laws and strives to uphold the governing documents. Each new or existing amenity is evaluated to see if it will add value to Leisure World. The board is poised to adjust to changing issues affecting residents.

The board of directors has a distinct role versus that of the community manager. The board does not interfere with the community manager’s responsibility for staff organization, administration, and programs resulting from Leisure World Community Association board policies. At the conclusion of all decisions, and after considering all divergent views, the board will determine one solitary LWCA position, which will be communicated by each board member. The board

From Our Community Manager

By Jason Doll

It’s February, and love is in the air. Much about Valentine’s Day is well known. The handwritten cards, chocolate hearts, and red roses are all staples of the annual tradition, recognized easily at any convenience store.

Across the globe, Feb. 14th is a special holiday for many. With origins dating back to the Middle Ages, Valentine’s Day gets its mark from that of Saint Valentine. Although many stories vary around Saint Valentine, Valentine’s Day has stood the test of time as a day that signifies the celebration of love.

Many companies bombard us with romantic ads and antics that highlight couples. This modern take on Valentine’s Day targets couples to turn a profit from all the spending done on gifts and other romantic gestures. This year, over $ 1 billion of chocolate is purchased for Valentine’s Day.

While Valentine’s Day-themed events and activities often cater to couples, Valentine’s Day does not have to just be about romantic partnership. I mean, if we’re celebrating a holiday about showing love, there are lots of ways to honor that intention and remove it from the usual approach of “kiss, canoodle and cuddle.” The Valentine’s Day message of love and admiration should extend to the larger network of individuals who influence our lives. Valentine’s Day should give appreciation to love all around, allowing people to celebrate the love from family, friends, and neighbors. That means Valentine’s Day gives us an opportunity to expand beyond the walls of our home and spread some love in our community and others around us.

Love should be celebrated. In all its glory. Love is the glue that keeps it all together. It is the foundation of faith and who God is. Love for our family, partners, friends, neighbors (yes, even our pets) can be life altering.

of directors’ major policy focus is on intended future impacts to LWCA.

The board has the responsibility to review, audit, and analyze each budget line item to validate that it adds value or is a necessary expenditure. The board meets annually with senior staff to delve into the proposed budget and the effect it will have on HOA fees. A primary function of the board is to ensure the financial health of the Leisure World Community Association and look to the future to plan for repairs and maintenance. All LWCA assets need to be preserved, this is a responsibility the board takes seriously and is committed to reaching sound decisions.