Jean Totten: A Candidate for Change

The Advocates have extended an invitation to each of the candidates to submit a blog to our readers.  Here is the first of the responders.

RCSC Board of Director Candidate, Jean Totten

I can’t begin to tell you how disappointed and upset I was in February of this year when I asked to be placed on a committee, and our present leadership pointed to my Sun City Advocate badge and said, “That is a conflict of interest.”  I totally disagreed, and I think that you do, too.

 

But because of their uncommon interpretation of conflict of interest, I didn’t want to jeopardize my candidacy so I withdrew from Sun City Advocates. I didn’t want anything to stand in my way. Since then, I’ve also been subjected to two petty and frivolous Incident Reports, perhaps in an effort to discourage me.  One was thrown out, and I have yet to receive a response about the second. I won’t be discouraged!  

Jaundiced? (The diminishing role of Committee members)

Member/Board Exchange Recap - Part Two

I love words, and I hate to sound like I am becoming jaundiced. Truth is, I kind of am. Although, the meaning when I looked it up said this: bitterness, resentment, or envy. Honestly, the closest may be resentment. I resent being lied to and resent being treated like I don't understand what is going on.

At yesterday's Member/Board meeting, we were treated to an interesting exchange.

A Failed Process, or Is It? (A discussion of member's rights)

Member/Board Exchange Recap - Part One 

On Sept 12, 2022, several of us sat through a lengthy member/board exchange session. I expected a larger crowd, but it wasn't bad. There is any number of issues that triggered the turnout. Clearly, softball was well represented as were the dog club members looking for indoor space. Added to the crowd were several of us who have long argued for a more transparent, open process. 

Annual Membership Meeting set for November 1st

The September 12^th Member/Board Exchange began with a 14-point statement of procedures read by a member of the Elections Committee in preparation for the upcoming Annual Membership Meeting.

Why I’m Not Sold on the $50K Survey

First: Recently the GM was extremely hesitant about the motion by the LRPC to purchase trial fitness equipment.  He stated he would rather wait until the 2023 budget to add it then.

Kickoff event for RCSC 2022 Board of Elections

All candidates that attended either the 9 am or 1 pm session of the Candidate Informational Meeting on Monday, June 6th, were invited to contribute a few words to this blog.  In Alphabetical Order:

Darla Akin

John Fast

Nancy Greathouse

Cheri Marchio

Bill Pearson

Kristi Svendsen

Jean Totten

Mike Wendel

Not everyone contributed to the blog by "press time."  If we receive their comments at a later date, they will be published.

Throw Your Hat in The Ring?

ELECTION

RCSC candidate packets can be picked up next month; 

To be available June 6

By Joelyn Higgins

SPECIAL TO INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA


Recreation Centers of Sun City candidate packets and information meetings are available on June 6.

RCSC members interested in running for the board of directors will be able to obtain candidate packets next month.

Part 2: Member Board Exchange, May 9th, 2022

 

As I write this, there are almost 700 views of this meeting. Fantastic!!

Jean, here, stepping in to finish up the Member Board Exchange meeting on May 9^th.  Bill is off pounding the keys at Talk of Sun City and in his new role as an administrator for the Facebook group, Sun City Chat, so I’ll try to fill in the blanks.

To follow our last email “teaser” to you --- Did they listen to us? --- with this edition entitled, “are YOU listening to them?” has me pointing out a few comments that I heard, some by members, some by the Board.  This is not picking on anyone; this is not finding fault; this is not hatred; this is me making observations.  About what was said.  (And what wasn’t said.) Out loud.  Stated by me.  Not hiding behind an Anonymous or Unknown title. 

My observations on the Election Committee Meeting, April 27, 2022, 1 pm

Chairman: Dale Lehrer, Co-Chair: Sue Wilson, Secretary: Marcia Johnson

Members Present: Tom Marone, Denny Nichols, Sheila Rooney, Don Schordie, Stella Van Ness, Jerry Walczak Not Present: Jean Buck, Ida Eisert

Staff: Bill Cook, GM; Kevin McCurdy, Director of Finance

Guests: Karen McAdam, Jean Totten

Observations of the Election Committee Meeting - February 23, 2022

My observations on the Election Committee Meeting, February 23, 2022, 1 pm

Chairman: Dale Lehrer, Co-Chair: Sue Wilson (absent), Secretary: Marcia Johnson

Members: Ida (not present)  Tom Marone; Denny Nichols – These