Fun with Fitness

If you’re considering running for the BMLC Board of Directors, Fun with Fitness take a few moments to ask yourself the following questions: BY KRISSIE AYLWARD, PFCCA FITNESS DIRECTOR

1. Do I have the time? As a BMLC board member, you will need to devote at least several hours of your time each month to Association business. In addition to regular board meetings, you will need to be active in email discussions and occasional special April showers bring May flowers and the smiles and beauty those flowers bring to our faces is priceless. meetings. During special projects, you may need to spend a little extra time on I know that summer may be a tad different this year than we are used to, Association business. Some board members may also spend a little more time but I can assure you that I have been working diligently to create some than others if they work with a committee. Somefun outdoor activities for us to stay active. committees include: Design Review, Finance, Safety, and Events just to name a few! You don’t have to participate in every committee, but should pick one that you want to be involved in. I have been running ideas around with All, our Recreation Director, i to do Zumba events such as an 80’s dance party, a Glo Zumba on the beach 2. Can I make tough decisions when it’s required? and some other fun themed Zumba events. The primary role of the BMLC board is to protect, enhance and maintain the Association. This doesn’t just mean approving the budget, but also developing Yoga on the beach will begin in June as well and we will make sure that and enforcing policies. Board members are required to step outside their Summer 2022 is fun and exciting although maybe a tad different. immediate circle of family and neighbors and make decisions based on the greater good of the community. Not every member is going to like the decisions that the I will miss water aerobics class this year, but I can’t wait to teach in 2023!! board makes. You may have to make some tough and unpopular decisions. But, If you have any class ideas, you and the rest of the board have the best interest of the entire community in you’d like to share please let mind when you vote on every issue. me know and I will see what 3. Can I do all this and have fun too? we can do to incorporate It isn’t all about policies and tough decisions. Our community is only as good them into our Summer class as we make it, and establishing and maintaining a sense ofline up! community is a part of a BMLC board member’s responsibilities. Planning and attending functions such as social events, the annual membership meeting, and having a presence in the community are as important as any policy decisions you make. Being a BMLC board member can be frustrating at times, but it may also I look forward to seeing you this spring and hearing any ideas you may have. be one of the most rewarding ways you’ll find to volunteer your time. If you’re As always thank you for your interested in running for the board or would like more details about your boardkind words and support, member’s responsibilities, please do not hesitate to contactKrissie your Community Manager or a current board member. “We’re all working together; • Candidate Packets will be available at the Office, on our website,that’s the secret.” and via email (by request) starting August 15, 2018. – Sam Walton • Annual Meeting: Saturday, November 10, 2018; 1:00pm Clubhouse