The Annual Meeting and Election of Board Directors is set for Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 at 6:00pm at the Nellie Gail Ranch clubhouse. In order to achieve quorum, at least fifty percent (50%) of the Homeowners (i.e. 704 out of 1407 members) must vote. In the event that less than 50% of the membership participate in the annual meeting, either by returning their ballot or appearing in person, then those in attendance may adjourn the meeting to a date not less than 5 nor more than 30 days thereafter, and the quorum at such adjourned meeting shall be lowered to twenty five percent (25%) (i.e. 352 out of 1407 members).

Each year, Nellie Gail Homeowners choose either 2 or 3 members for the Board of Directors. This year three (3) seats are open on the Board with 4 official candidates (listed below). Official ballots will be mailed to each residence (1 ballot per residence, 3 votes per ballot) the beginning of May 2012. Please return your completed ballot to the Nellie Gail Ranch Association Office either by mail or dropped in the ballot box at 25211 Empty Saddle Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.

If you are interested in volunteering to serve on the Board of Directors, please complete the application and submit a full face, digital photograph. Any new applications submitted will not be included on the official ballot, but will still be eligible for election. Please submit on disk to the Nellie Gail Ranch Owners Association or e-mail to the Association office at admin@nelliegailranch.org, attention:  Nominating Committee.

Should you have any questions about the Annual Meeting or the Election of Board Directors, please call the Association office at (949) 425-1477.

Tract : 9296        Lot : 175      Years Owned: 5     Status: Incumbent

Current Occupation or Occupation at time of Retirement: IT Executive

Civic Activities - Organizations, Positions, Etc.: Nellie Gail Board of Directors 2010 - 2012

Nellie Gail Ranch Activities - Organizations, Positions, Etc.: Volunteer for Equestrian Center & Events   

Biographical Information: My wife Cheree and I relocated to Orange County 5 years ago for a new job opportunity and are very happy with our decision to live in Nellie Gail.  For the previous 19 years we had lived in Ventura County in a community of estate homes on 2 to 30 acres in the Santa Rosa Valley.  For 18 of those years, I served on the Homeowners Board of Directors and was an active member of many local groups formed to preserve Open Space in the valley.  We have raised two wonderful children, Blake and Brittany, who are now out on their own in the Southern California area. Cheree and I are very active in a number of sports and hobbies, and love to care for our variety of pets (dogs, cats, bird, horses, and goats).

Why do you want to serve on the Board: I have served on the Nellie Gail Ranch Board of Directors for the past two years and as President this past year. I feel that we live in a unique community that requires an active Board of Directors to fairly represent the interests of all homeowners.  With a diverse set of needs that includes equestrians, tennis players, swimmers, hikers, bikers, and other sports enthusiasts we need a balanced approach to managing decisions on behalf of all Nellie Gail Ranch homeowners.  I have 20 years of experience serving on Association Boards with unique requirements and would continue to bring a balanced, community oriented, and fiscally responsible mindset to the Nellie Gail Ranch Board of Directors.

Tract : 9294         Lot : 39       Years Owned : 19     Status: Incumbent

Current Occupation: Engineering Project Manager at Boeing for 25 years. Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Civic Activities - Organizations, Positions, Etc.: Served both on the Board of Directors and as Executive Director of a Children's Non-profit organization (Kids Konnected), and for the past 5 years, I have been serving as President of a houseboat time share association. My husband and I are certified for emergency response by the City of Laguna Hills Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Nellie Gail Ranch Activities - Organizations, Positions, Etc.: Five years ago I became very involved in the community, first by volunteering to serve on the Events Committee and later by joining the Emergency Preparedness Committee where I have served as Treasurer for the past 3 years. 

 

While on the Events Committee, I negotiated the park concert and the Christmas decoration contracts, saving the association a considerable amount of money.   We also created new events such as the wine tastings, photography contest and Christmas home decorating contest.  If you attended any of the concerts in the park, prior to last year, you might have seen and heard me as the announcer for the concerts.  I compiled a "How to Book" for all of Nellie Gail events to establish and document a process for each event.  Coordinated the concept and purchase of the concert stage.

 

As a member of the Emergency Preparedness Committee, I have contributed over 350 hours toward building an emergency preparedness center at the HOA.

 

For the past 2 years I have been serving on your Board of Directors, first as the Treasurer and currently as the Vice President.

In the past 5 years I have attended all but one Nellie Gail Board meeting and have become very familiar with the issues and process for addressing the challenges that our community faces.

My focus has been and will continue to be on fairness, respect, cost reductions, and open and friendly Board meetings, which allow residents to express their views and participate in guiding board decisions.

 

Biographical Information: Born and raised in California. I am married to a wonderful man-Dennis for the past 28 years.  We have 2 great dogs and a cat.

Why do you want to serve on the Board: I have a strong desire to serve our community to help keep Nellie Gail a wonderful place to live.  I believe my Project Management skills will be an advantage in overseeing projects, enhancing trail and facilities maintenance and other assets, while improving cost controls and reductions.

I have enjoyed serving on your Board for the past 2 years. I want to ensure that: 

• Everyone is treated with respect. 
• Board meetings are enjoyable.
• We listen to and weigh all opinions to make the best decisions possible for the greatest good of our community.
• Each situation is examined on its own merits.

I will do my best to evaluate every issue brought before the board with a logical and open mind.

I pledge to work hard for our wonderful community. 

Tract: 9295        Lot: 167      Years Owned: 15.5      Status: Incumbent

Current Occupation or Occupation at time of Retirement:  Financial Consultant

Civic Activities - Organizations, Positions, Etc.:  2004-2008 BIA member; 2000-2004 member Urban Land Institute; 2001-2003 Vice Chair University College Cork Alumnus Assoc.; 1995-2005 Srs. of St. Joseph Development Committee member and Fundraising Event Chairperson for years 1995, 1997, 1998; 1991-1994 OLQA School Auxiliary Board Member and Development Chair 1992-1993; 1991-1994 Bay View Terrace Homeowners Association Board member.

Nellie Gail Ranch Activities - Organizations, Positions, Etc.:    NGROA Board member 2004 - 2006 & 2010 - 2012; NGROA Finance Committee 2008 - 2010; Served on an NGROA Advisory Committee regarding the City's update to ordinances associated with the keeping of pets and livestock.

Biographical Information:    Lifelong California resident; Happy Nellie Gail resident since 1996; 25 year career in land development construction financial management; equestrian.

Why do you want to serve on the Board: Promote policies that will improve the aesthetics and financial health of our community's assets through:

• Adopt budgets that provide the best value for maintenance and continued improvement of association parks, trails, open space and recreation centers;
• Make the community's accessibility and use of all the ranch's assets and leading priority;
• Consider measures to reduce energy consumption of the Swim Center and Tennis Club when future cost savings provide a significant, beneficial return to the Association;
• Evaluate improvements and replacements to meet current and long term planning goal
• Continue to develop the Swim Center business plan with an aim toward financial independence, while still providing excellent amenities for the community to use.

Provide a friendly forum for our homeowners to share ideas.  Continue to seek community input for guidance in policies to improve our community and make Nellie Gail such a desirable place to live. Thank you for your consideration.

Tract:  9292    Lot:  46    Years Owned:  28    Status: New Candidate

Current Occupation or Occupation at time of Retirement:  President / Owner Promotional Signs, Inc.   
   
Civic Activities, Organizations, Positions: LHHS Athletic Booster Board member & Treasurer for (5) years; coached Mission Viejo Cowboys; Treaurer for Orange County Jr. All American Football League for (7) years; coached Laguna Hills Youth Basketball; Laguna Hills Softball participant for (8) years; umpired youth baseball games.   
   
Nellie Gail Ranch Activities, Organizations, Positions:  I was a tennis member for (22) years and my wife, Millie is an active NGRTC member (since 1985).  (Ankle fusion surgery stopped my tennis activities, but I can still play golf.)  My wife and I were active in the drive to purchase the Tennis and Swim Club, going door to door to solicit votes to keep the club a part of the community.

Biographical Information:  Millie and I have been married for 36 years and have lived in Nellie Gail since 1984.  Our two sons, Scott, 32 and Derrick, 29 were both born in Ohio but are Californians, having gone through school in Laguna Hills. President/Owner of Promotional Signs based in Santa Ana since 1989.  Promo Signs is a full service sign company from design to fabrication to installation and service. Prior to my current position, I have been an owner of At-Ease Clothing Store, worked in the 70's and 80's for Federated Department Stores as a Senior VP and worked for Proctor & Gamble after graduating with a business degree from Miami University in Ohio.   
   
Why do you want to serve on the Board:  Having lived here for 28 years, it will be good to serve this special community of Nellie Gail Ranch by serving on the Board.  Having been a long-standing tennis member, I look forward to giving representation to the tennis members.  I enjoyed my volunteer efforts in the past and look forward to this position and opportunity to serve. I am very familiar with construction, design review and permitting.  As a business owner for over 30 years, I have the knowledge and skills needed to work with people and would bring knowledge of formulating budgets and management of approved standards and guidelines.

Tract:  9296        Lot:  96        Years Owned:   3        Status:  New candidate                     

Current Occupation or Occupation at time of Retirement:   Owner of a technology firm (Roundbrix), owner of Winematch

Civic Activities - Organizations, Positions, Etc.:    Works with WWII veterans, ran non-profit, Indian princess program, Girl Scounts

Nellie Gail Ranch Activities - Organizations, Positions, Etc.:   Assisted in wine tastings at the clubhouse, active in Pony Club and own two horses on premise.

Biographical Information: Married to Diane, have 2 young daughters (10 & 7 years old) and two older sons, UC Davis educated, IT professional for 30+ years.

Why do you want to serve on the Board: 

·       To assist in logical and forward thinking decision making.  Many newer technologies would help augment capabilities and reduce recurring costs.

·       A keen interest in supporting and enhancing the equestrian program with a focus on safety and unified communication and policies, including better horse/car relationships.

·       I also believe there are some things we can do to enhance neighborhood values to keep this as the most desirable neighborhood in Orange County.

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