Although I have no aspirations to become the President of the United States or even the Governor, this week I was officially elected to my first public office "of the people, by the people and for the people."
This January marked 8 years that I have lived in my condo. There have been many years in the past when I was encouraged to serve on the HOA (Home Owner's Association) Board. There were always several reasons that I shied away from this in the past. This year 4 of the 5 spots needed to be filled and when trying to get a list of nominees, no one was volunteering. I was given, what he called a "loving push," by one of the outgoing board members (and good friend) that has already served several terms. I don't know what finally made me do it, but I told them I would run. The night ended with 4 nominees for the 4 positions. Later 3 more people decided to run, but on the night of the vote, I ended up being on of the 4 out of the 7 that was elected. The new board then decided which position each board member would fill. I was appointed to serve as the Treasurer.
I think it will actually be good. I think that the other members will be great to work with. We have just changed Management companies which I think will make things a lot better as well.
