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A4 October 2021 • Community • www.lwca.com Electoral Process Timetable 2021 This sequence of events shall be furnished to all nominating committees and also published in the Leisure World Community Association’s newspaper in September, October and November. The following format, to be used for 2021, shall be updated and used in subsequent years. a. On or before Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Appointment of three (3)-member Nominating Committee by each District Council. b.On or before Friday, October 1 Nominating Committees report to District Chairman, followed by immediate report by Chairman to the residents. c. On or before, no later than Friday, October 15 Valid petitions for candidacy must be in the hands of District Chairman. d.Monday, October 18 “White Ballot”: Should there be but one candidate for each position on the council, those candidates shall be declared by the District Council as elected to the respective office by “White Ballot.” Therefore, since there are no write- in candidates allowed, no ballots will be provided to the residents of that district. All Districts submit final candidate list to management for preparation of ballots, by three (3:00) p.m. (MST) e. No later than Wednesday, October 27 Ballots will be emailed to all residents with email address’ and mailed to residents with no email. f. Monday, October 19 to Friday, October 30 If there are multiple candidates for District Council office, the District Chairman will schedule a meeting to introduce the candidates. Each candidate will be allowed to speak on their qualifications and goals for the office they seek and respond to any questions for those in attendance. The District Chairman will appoint a District resident who is not a candidate for office as the meeting facilitator and will ensure that timely notice of the time and place of the meeting is provided to all District residents. The notice for this meeting will be sent to the residents via eblast in the voting districts and placed in the District official message tubes/mailboxes to residents without email address’ at least four (4) days prior to the meeting in all Districts having elections. g.Tuesday, November 16 - Election Day The acceptance of ballots will terminate at five (5:00) p.m. (MST). h.Wednesday, November 17 Counting of the ballots shall commence at eight (8:00) a.m. (MST) and continue until completion of all applicable districts. ELECTIONS ARE IN DISTRICTS 1, 3, 5 AND 7 THIS YEAR. Breaking Down the Election Process During this election season, many new and long-time residents may be wondering how the process works here at Leisure World. To help you better understand the election process, here are a few frequently asked questions. What is the role of the District Council? The Councils must manage operations of the Districts and keep the Board of Directors informed of any problems or suggestions to improve the living conditions and social life of the Leisure World community. How does the District Council differ from the Board of Directors? The District Council focuses on their respective Districts., whereas the Board of Directors makes decisions related to the entire community, like repairs, the annual operating budget, rules and regulations, etc. How is the District Council governed? The District Council is made up of three voting members. The District Chair presides at all meetings and is the Council’s representative on the Leisure World Board of Directors. The Vice Chair steps in for the Chair when needed. Then, there’s a Secretary/Treasurer. The Secretary is responsible for the meeting minutes and the Treasurer accounts for Council funds, receipts and disbursements. One person can maintain the duties of these two positions or they can be divided among two individuals. However, if split in two, only one of these members is a voting member designated by the Council. How long do District members serve? District members can serve up to seven years. Which Districts are up for election? Each District has an election every other year. Elections for Districts 4, 6 and 8 are held in even numbered years. The next election in these Districts will be in 2020. Districts 1, 3, 5 and 7 are held in odd numbered years, so their election was in November 2019. How are District Council candidates nominated? During their election year in September, the presiding District Council appoints three members (i.e. an owner/ resident from the District) for the Nominating Committee. The Committee asks manor owners to express their interest and interviews prospective nominees. The Committee then recommends two or more candidates for each Council position. Who is allowed to vote? Each manor is allowed one voting member. If there are two owners, then only one person votes in the election. Owners will receive a ballot in the mail at least 20 days prior to the election. When is the voting deadline? Electronic or paper ballots must be received by Leisure World no later than 5 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Learn more about Leisure World’s bylaws online at http:// bit.ly/LWCAbylaws. Meet Leisure World’s New Security Manager Eric Cobb Leisure World is proud to announce new Security Manager Eric Cobb. Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, Eric is an Army veteran with vast experience in security. He is a results-driven safety and loss prevention leader with a proven history of success in identifying and mitigating risk loss. “I am excited to be at Leisure World and become part of the team and community,” says Eric. “I look forward to making an impact in my new role!” Eric most recently was Loss Prevention and Safety Manager at CSAT Solutions in Houston, Texas, for the past three years. He specialized in administering successful systems and policies to control the loss of company assets related to theft, vandalism, accident and injury. He was also Operations Manager for Allied University Security in Houston from 2011 to 2018. Eric is no stranger to Arizona. He and his wife Betty originally moved to Mesa primarily because she received am executive leadership promotion. Formerly, he was the Site Supervisor and Training Officer for Universal Protection Services in Phoenix from 2008 to 2011. “Once I left the Army, I felt that it was a clear path for me to use my skills in the security field,” explains Eric. “It just made sense. I love helping people and the security field gives me the perfect opportunity.” Thriving on Education Beyond his training in the U.S. Army, Eric has received numerous trainings and certifications, including OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health, FEMA Emergency Management Institute and Combat Lifesaver and the American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/ AED certification. In 2014, Eric graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Administration. “Education is very important to me,” shares Eric. “My wife and I stress the importance of education to our family, and I wanted to lead by example.” Loving Family Eric and his wife have four grown children, three boys and one girl. They are proud grandparents of five grandchildren, three of which live in Arizona and two who live in Hawaii. “We relocated back to Arizona for this new position at Leisure World, but it was also a great opportunity for us to be closer to our family,” says Eric. In his spare time, Eric loves spending time with his family. They enjoy bowling and playing board games together. Eric also relishes volunteering in his community and offering basic dog training services. “Dog training is great,” says Eric! “I love that I get to train a puppy from its youth and prepare it for a new family!” Eric is eager to start this new chapter of his career at Leisure World. “I have met some great people at Leisure World and look forward to meeting many more!” concludes Eric. Welcome to the Leisure World family, Eric! We are happy to have you! Eric and his wife Betty on their first cruise in 2016.