
BOARD & COMMITTEES
BOARD
The Association is governed by a ten-member Board of Directors, including one management member from Greenwood Communities & Resorts. Directors are elected at each Annual Meeting and serve a three-year term.
COMMITTEES
Per the Bylaws, the Association has the following standing committees: Executive, Nominating, and Finance. The Board may establish ad hoc committees from time-to-time as it deems necessary. Click here for all Committee Charters.
Executive Committee
The Committee is chartered, on behalf of and as directed by the Board of Directors, to accomplish the following objectives:
- during emergencies when a quorum, by in-person and/or electronic means, of the full Board cannot be obtained in a timely manner convene only as necessary;
- within 48 hours of an emergency meeting, convene a Board meeting or distribute detailed communication to discuss the reasons for, and results of, the Executive Committee meeting, and
- receive and conduct a timely review and investigation of ethical or conflict of interest charges levied against a Board Director or Member of any committee and present its findings to the full Board in Executive Session.
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- Kurt Faires
- Barbara McFadden
- Bob Talbot
Architectural Review Board
The Committee is chartered, on behalf of and as directed by the Board of Directors, to accomplish the following objectives:
- Carry out the Board’s authority for architectural, siting, landscaping, vegetation and building controls.
- Assure that residential construction, remodeling, and landscaping are designed and built to high aesthetic standards consistent with the neighborhood character, and natural environment of Palmetto Dunes and to preserve the topographical and vegetative characteristics of each property consistent with the objectives of the covenants and the established architectural standards.
- Efficiently and effectively conduct reviews and render decisions that are not arbitrary or capricious in accordance with the covenants and standards.
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- Karen Booth, Chair
- Cate Jarrett
- Mary Ellen Prentis
- William Avery
- Bruce Shafer
- Ed Finison
- Brian Julius
Building A Strong Engaged Community
The Committee is chartered, on behalf of and as directed by the Board of Directors, to accomplish the following objectives:
- Collaborate on Seasonal Event Planning
- Support Event Execution
- Plan Monthly Social Gatherings
- Manage the PD Life Facebook Group & Oversee PD Life Blog Content
- Welcome New Owners
- Plan and Promote the PD Ambassadors Program
- Promote Participation
- In conjunction with Conservation and Grounds and Safety Committees, lead the investigation of and recommendations for small pocket park opportunities
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- Kurt Faires, Chair
- Cate Jarrett
- Jonathan Olsen
- Fabiola Ramirez
- Linda Rutherford-Sadler
- Kelly Schibler
- Marybeth Weiner
Grounds and Safety
The Committee is chartered, on behalf of and as directed by the Board of Directors, to accomplish the following objectives:
- Research and propose a plan to introduce more community policing into current Palmetto Dunes Security processes
- Analyze and propose solutions to unauthorized parking and beach visitors
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- Lee Whitehurst, Chair
- Patricia Courtney
- Mario Ramirez
- Dean Shifflett
- Philip Ovuka
- Nancy Schroeder
- Michael Carr
Finance
The Committee is chartered, on behalf of and as directed by the Board of Directors, to accomplish the following objectives:
- provide oversight for the development and review of the annual operating and capital budgets;
- perform long-term financial planning and ensure that financial objectives align with the organization’s strategic plan as set forth by the board of directors, recommending corrective actions to the board as appropriate;
- review, on a regular basis, the organization’s internal financial statements and recommend actions to be undertaken by the board as needed;
- review the organization’s personnel benefits package and recommend actions to be undertaken by the board as needed;
- serve as the audit committee to provide independent and objective oversight of the organization’s financial policies and procedures; and
- when the need arises, review, investigate and/or provide guidance regarding financial implications of a pertinent issue or transaction as directed by the board, including any acquisition or divestiture of property.
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- Bob Talbot, Chair
- Alice Bettencourt
- Dan Ekberg
- Tammy Moore
- Dan Regenold
- Jim Schumacher
- Jean Smith
- Dan Torbeck
Nominating
- Responsible for interviewing new Board of Director candidates
- Follows nominating guidelines as set forth in the by-laws
- Proposes new candidates to the PDPOA membership and Board of Directors for approval
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- Barbara McFadden, Chair, Board Liaison
- Chuck LoPresti
- Jean Smith
- James Thomas
- Lee Whitehurst, Board Liaison
Appeals Committee
The Committee is chartered, on behalf of and as directed by the Board of Directors, to accomplish the following objectives:
- Ensure fairness and consistency in the application of all PDPOA policies, procedures, and regulations
- Provide timely decisions
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- Kurt Faires, Chair
- Kelly Brown
- Derek Dalton
- Jack Jancin
- Mary Ellen Prentis
Conservation and Preservation
The Committee is chartered, on behalf of and as directed by the Board of Directors, to accomplish the following objectives:
- Preserve and Enhance Natural Habitats
- Encourage Responsible Wildlife Practices
- Promote Sustainable Landscaping
- Encourage Waste Reduction and Recycling
- Promote Low-Noise and Low-Emission Technologies
- Engage the Community in Conservation Awareness
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- Kelly Brown, Chair
- Tom Clarke
- Jerry Bowling
- Paula Eardley
- Robert Lotstein
- Ellen Albertini
- J. Martin Sadler