Members-At-Large WHAT IS A MEMBER-AT-LARGE and what’s their role? Our Board of Directors currently has three committees specific to a department, or specific to an area in which an advisory committee of Board Members and members-at-large is needed. These members-at-large are the glue that holds these committees to-
gether. They help develop processes, make conclusions, and execute plans to further better our community. Most committee members use their professional backgrounds to help advise their specific committees. It’s a great way to get involved and be part of the process! These committees consist of Strategic Planning, Finance, and
Architectural Control. Today we look at the Finance Committee and their membersat-large. The Finance Committee currently has two members-at-large: Bob Washer and Glenn Spence. Read below to see what they have to say about their committee and what they have to say about themselves.
Bob Washer FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER-AT-LARGE
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he idea of being a volunteer is nothing new for the Washer family. My dad was the President of the local Lions Club and Vice President of our little league baseball team in the “60’s”. My mom was our Cub Scout Den Leader and held several positions with our church’s Sunday School Program. We purchased land in Canadian Lakes in 1995 and built in 1998. With three children and six grandsons in southeast Michigan now, our plans to eventually move to Canadian Lakes were revised and we continue to be known as “trunk slammers”. Until I was asked to join the Finance Committee in 2016, our volunteering efforts were directed to areas near our primary residence in Farmington Hills. Multiple years of coaching youth soccer (26) and baseball (15), actively involved in the Engineering Society of Detroit, Michigan Architectural Foundation, Detroit Optimist Club, and leading over 25 charity golf outings have kept me busy and, in many ways, volunteering has been very rewarding. 12 |
THE CANADIAN LAKER
Bob Washer
It’s obvious that our community has grown since we built in 1998, and with this growth comes many great opportunities to become actively involved. When you get involved, you
will see how quickly you will gain new friends and experiences as I have, and the rewards are endless.
