Saturday, July 7, 2007

SAYING GOODBYE TO A LEADER

Well, finally, the day has come. Our condominium association President Gary is moving to Florida. He left his office as President of the Condominium a couple of weeks ago. New officers have been elected and we will, if the veritable creek doesn't rise, move on. His loss has been a very difficult one for me and for many members of our resort association. Gary is one of those guys with a warm heart and an indomitable spirit: a guy who looks for the best in everyone, encourages change, works hard, and takes his time with issues when they come up. I have never seen him be sharp with anyone.

Our association had gone through some very difficult times before he became our President two years ago. We were a young organization and we inherited some big problems. We have gone through two major hurricanes and floods. We have had hasty evacuations. We had even lost our club house, for all intents and purposes. Everyone has pulled together and we are back on track, but much of our success, especially in getting into a positive spirit with one another, can be credited to Gary's leadership. Lots of folks have pitched in, and there are other board members who have worked hard, but we all know that Gary's leadership has been exceptional and has helped us through a very formative and stressful time. He has also helped us form better relationships with our neighbors and with all of the state and local agencies with whom we interact.

He says he'll be back someday and isn't selling his lot. That is the good news. We will miss him and hope that he and his wife have a good experience while they are living and she is working in Florida. In the meantime, until they return, I am sure everyone will be doing their best to keep the good times going and weathering whatever storm comes along.































































ALOHA, ALOHA, ALOHA











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