New Board Advisory Committees

By: Kirk Wooldridge, General Manager

I would like to personally thank all of the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association (TKPOA) 2020-2021 Volunteers for their personal efforts, because if it were not for their volunteerism the task of operating the TKPOA would be even greater. Volunteers are essential to our Associations’ work and community life. The TKPOA is always looking for Volunteers and one great way is to participate in a Board Advisory Committee. Board Advisory Committees serve at the pleasure of the Board and are formed to provide assistance as directed by the Board and the TKPOA Bylaws.

At the December 14th, 2021 Regular Open Meeting the TKPOA Board of Director approved Board Advisory Committee Charters for two new committees: The Water Conservation “Ad Hoc” Committee and the Boating and Waterways “Ad Hoc” Committee. Now that these Committee Charters have been approved we are now looking for TKPOA Property Owners to become volunteer members of these “Ad Hoc” committees.

The Water Conservation – “Ad Hoc” Committee:

The purpose of the Committee is assisting the Board of Directors and TKPOA Staff in the development and enforcement of Water Conservation programs throughout the TKPOA. The Board of Directors is looking for TKPOA Property Owners who have strong organizational skills and/or possess experience in communication of Association: Operating Rules, BYLAWS, CC&R’s, Architectural Control Rules, and Tahoe Planning Agency (TRPA) Guidelines. In addition to these recommended requirements experience in landscaping design, a certified Master Gardener, irrigation system design and monitoring are given preference in appointment to the Committee. Directors and their immediate family members are not eligible for appointment. Co-owners of a property and immediate family members may not serve simultaneously on the Committee. The Board approves appointments to the Committee.

The Boating and Waterways – “Ad Hoc’ Committee:

The purpose of the Committee is assisting the Board of Directors and TKPOA Staff in the analysis of use and costs related to Boat and Boat Dock ownership in the TKPOA and how this relates to the Water Quality costs to maintain the water quality in waterways, lagoons and Lake Tallac.

Owners who have strong organizational skills and/or possess experience in communication of Association: Operating Rules, BYLAWS, CC&R’s, Architectural Control Rules, Tahoe Planning Agency (TRPA) Shoreline Plan Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and South Lake Tahoe Regulatory Agency experience are given preference in appointment to the Committee.

Committee Appointments:

Any member of the Association who is in good standing, who has a positive interest in improving the TKPOA within the greater South Lake Tahoe community, who is prepared to invest the necessary time, and who does not present a conflict of interest, is eligible to apply for appointment as a member of the Committee. The committee will be composed of members who can make a minimum 1-year commitment to its work. Directors and their immediate family members are not eligible for appointment. Co-owners of a property and immediate family members may not serve simultaneously on the Committee. The Board approves appointments to the Committee.

Committee Commitment

These “Ad Hoc” Committees plan to meet monthly on a pre-arranged and published schedule. The schedule will be noticed by the Association as required by TKPOA BYLAWS, Article Vlll, and Board Meetings. 2. Committee members are expected to attend scheduled meetings on a regular basis. 3. Decisions of the Committee are reached by a majority vote of the members present constituting a quorum. 4. Attendance at Board meetings is encouraged but not required. In general Members are expected to stay abreast of significant issues at TKPOA using all reasonable means available.

How to Provide a Self-Nomination:

If you are interested in a Board Advisory Committee, you should contact Lauren Finkelstein, TKPOA Administrative Assistant to request appointment to a Board Advisory Committee at 530-542-6444 Extension 223 or send an email request to lfinkelstein@tahoekeyspoa.org to find out who the TKPOA Board Member is that is the committee liaison as a courtesy to express your interest to make sure committee positions are available. Then you need to fill out a TKPOA “Request to be Appointed” form from the TKPOA Administrative Office or website and submit it to the TKPOA Administrative Assistant by February 1st, 2022. The Board of Directors may appoint Committee Members to these two “Ad Hoc” Committees at the schedule February 16th, 2022 Regular Open Board Meeting.Volunteering does have surprising benefits, helping yourself while helping others!

VOLUNTEERING CONNECTS YOU TO OTHERS

I found an interesting statistic according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic about 60.8 million Americans volunteered at least once in 2008 and the median average hours spent of volunteer activities ranged from a high of 96 hours for volunteers age 65 and over to a low of 36 hours for those 25 to 35 year old. Volunteering has many benefits and the TKPOA is looking for volunteers young and old.

Four Benefits of Volunteering:

#1: Volunteering connects you to others

Volunteering allows you to connect to our TKPOA community and make it a better place. However, volunteering is a two-way street, and it can benefit you and your family as much as the Association. Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills.

#2: Volunteering is good for your mind and body

Volunteering provides many benefits to both mental and physical health. Volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem and life satisfaction. You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity. And the better you feel about yourself, the more likely you are to have a positive view of your life and future goals. Volunteering combats depression. Volunteering keeps you in regular contact with others and help you develop a solid support system, which in turn protects you against stress and depression when you are going through challenging times. Volunteering helps you stay physically healthy. Volunteering is good for your health at any age, but it is especially beneficial in older adults

#3: Volunteering can improve life skills

If you are considering a new career, volunteering can help you get experience in your area of interest and meet people in the field. The TKPOA committees interface with TKPOA Management and departments from Finance to Water Quality. Even if you are not planning on changing careers, volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice important life skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, project planning, task management, and organization. Volunteering can provide some career experience and teach you valuable job skills. Just because volunteer

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work is unpaid does not mean the skills you learn are basic. Volunteering can also help you build upon skills you already have and use them to benefit our community.

#4: Volunteering brings fun and fulfillment to your life

Volunteering is a fun and easy way to explore your interests and passions. Trust me many of the committee meetings are quite fun! Doing volunteer work, you find meaningful and interesting can be a relaxing, energizing escape from your day-to-day routine of work, school, or family commitments. Volunteering also provides you with renewed creativity, motivation, and vision that can carry over into your personal and professional life. Volunteering on a Board Advisory Committee is a great experience and provides exposure to how the Association works for those TKPOA Property Owners that are interested in becoming future members of TKPOA Board of Directors.

In closing, when it comes to volunteering, passion and positivity are the only requirements and while learning new skills can be beneficial to many; it is not a requirement for a fulfilling volunteer experience. Bear in mind that the most valuable skills you can bring to any volunteer effort are compassion, an open mind, a willingness to do whatever is needed, and a cheerful outlook.