Board Preferences

Gordon,

First of all committee members serve at the pleasure of the board. If one committee member isn't being treated fairly, I don't know what can be done but to resign from the committee. It appears that the Pres and V.P. weren't too happy about her appointment and are doing all in their power to have her removed. If I were that person, I would resign, regardless of how valuable my service might be in the eyes of the Treas.

You said: "we feel insulted. . .". Who, may I ask, is "we"?

Mary:

My wife and I try to attend our board meetings (Every 3 months).

We feel offended because of the treatment given to this very cordial, respectful and
intelligent committee member.

We refused to believe that the two board members don't like her because she is Asian.

The third board member is a well known doctor that truly respects this lady and had
encouraged her not to resign.

I hope that now you understand why we feel insulted.

We are american people that respect everybody.

This lady is very nice and we can see the rejection she is receiving.

She is volunteering her position as many other residents have not come forward to do so.

The board keep telling us that they need volunteers. You may your own conclusion.

Excuse me, I see that she is a volunteer committee member and not a board member.

By the way, Gordon, it is unusual for the Pres. and the VP to be on a committee, much less the Financial Committee. Most of these are one board member, the treasurer, and two or three resident members AND even an outside person, such as a bookkeeper. If the President is an ex-officio of all coomittees, he/she sits in on meetings, but does not lead the meeting or exercise control of the committee's work.

Work to break up that twosome . . .

Just to answer the question properly.

This lady owns her own business for 10 years.

She worked for 12 years in the accounts receivables for a company and she was a Realtor for 20 years.

This lady is in 59 years old.

In the other hand the other committee member is a nice lady but she has not worked for over 25 years. (She is 53 years old).

We like this two ladies.

I never said that the President and the VP are part of this committee.

What I said is that two of the three board members favor only one of the Finance Committee members.

To make it simple. "Discrimination".

End of the story.

Gordon,

Well, now I'm a bit confused. I, like Susan, was of the impression that the Pres and V.P. were also on the committee. It's not unusual for the board to only communicate with one committee member -- usually the chairman. Since this committee is only comprised of 2 members it may appear they are slighting the other member; but perhaps not. But, if these board members are verbally abusive toward her, the remaining board member should let them know that their actions are not commendable and certainly not conducive to getting other assn members to volunteer.

I'm thinking perhaps this is a situation one would have to witness to fully understand. Therefore, my recommendation would be that the committee member who feels slighted should resign if the actions of the Pres. and V.P. make her feel uncomfortable. Of course this would be a shame because it does sound like she is well-qualified. BTW, the fact that the other committee member has not worked in over 25 years is meaningless; she, in fact, may be more qualified than the other gal who's had a long career.

Gordon,

THe only thing you said about the Pres. and V.P.'s conduct toward this person is: "It seems that the president and the vice president only communicate to one of the committee members." The fact they don't communicate with her doesn't seem like such a dastardly thing, at least not something that would warrant a majority of the members wanting something done about it. You also said ". . .they are improperly treating this very nice lady very bad." And you alluded to racial discrimination. How specifically is she being treated badly and have there been racial slurs?

Could you please elaborate? You've come here asking for help, but you've really left us completely in the dark regarding the real issue.

Gordon,

I have read all your messages. You alluded to certain things but never said what whas specifically done or said to this woman. However, I'm glad to hear that it's all been taken care of and everyone's happy.

Take care,
Mary