Recruiting BOD Members

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JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265

Posted:

One of our BOD Members announced they would not run again. Another will run but has their house for sale so not sure how long they will be around.

I need help in recruiting BOD candidates. Does anyone have any write ups, articles, etc. on why one should participate in running their association as in run for the BOD.

Thanks

KerryL1 (California)
Posts: 14,550

Posted:

When is the election, JohnC? Remind us how many are on your Board.

We have no spiel that we routinely use. But since your HOA recently transitioned to H/O control, I'd think you can emphasize the excitement, creativity and satisfaction of being actively involved in shaping your community's future. This along with a few non-boring details can go on your website or in your newsletter.

I know that in SC you're not required to have open board meetings. But you might consider one so that H/Os can see how your Board functions. Warmly and sincerely invite H/Os to attend. Have wine & cheese or cookies and coffee available. You might snag a winner.

MelissaP1 (Alabama)
Posts: 13,836

Posted:

I subscribe to the "Bigger Fish" theory when it comes to recruiting... It's also a mixture of "lead by example". Meaning if you do a real good job or others on the BOD do, it may encourage others of like minded to run. However, it also applies to the opposite. Someone may get so upset they want to overthrow everyone and everything...

It really depends on the culture of your HOA. If you have a lot of people who care and participate, they may look at a BOD opportunity as an opportunity. If you have a culture where no one cares and wants to leave the job to "OTHERS/THEY/THEM", then you have to tick someone off to make a change.

I always encourage you to make your job as BOD to look positive and with some benefits. Good luck and advertise to the members the opportunities and benefits of being on the board.

Former HOA President

LarryB13 (Arizona)
Posts: 4,099

Posted:

Simple argument:

Your home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. The actions of the board of directors may materially effect the value of your home. By serving on the board you maintain some control over your investment; by sitting on the sidelines you let someone else control the value of your investment.

TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,061

Posted:

John,

I've got some articles you can use/modify. Don't know how good they were at getting volunteers.
Asking directly seems to be a better approach in my Association.

E-mail me if you would like the articles: [email protected]

Tim

CfD (Virginia)
Posts: 265

Posted:

I like Larry's approach with the home investment angle.

Interestingly, our board claims nobody ever comes forward to run, so no annual meeting an no election ever takes place. Then magically at the next board meeting there are always friends of the president available to be appointed.

AmandaR2 (South Carolina)
Posts: 566

Posted:

Why don't you tell them about what you have told us previously on this forum was your favorite part about the job.

AmandaR2 (South Carolina)
Posts: 566

Posted:

Now, on a serious note I would add another angle to sell the position would be stressing that volunteering would give them the opportunity to be a bigger part of solving any existing or future issues/problems within their neighborhood. Have more hands on control of the decision making process, any changes and actually enforcing the covenants.

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