Hey James,

I understand you 100%. I have yet to get others involved as well. It seems that no matter how patient I am explaining to other board members my concerns and how things should be run after extensive research and effort no one seems to get it. This is my second year on the board and I am dealing with people who just don't care. Part of the problem is that 2 board members are the original builders who own 7 out of the 20 units and just rent them out to collect income. They are so difficult to deal with and everything is an argument. The other homeowner this year who happens to be President does not know his ass from his elbow (excuse my language) and he is swayed by the 2 builders in making decisions. Meanwhile, I have been working so hard for the community in trying to do the right thing.
I have really gotten upset over this. I feel at times I want to quit because it makes me that upset but If I quit I am afraid that the whole place will go to hell. We are a small community and people will support me but no one really wants to be involved on the Board. Its very hard for people to understand the frustrations of a Board when they are not involved in the everyday operations of it. It really has become a second job. This year I made sure that I e-mailed the majority of the community to let them know what is going on and it seemed to get people's attention. Hopefully at the next annual meeting I will have at least 1 new person that might be interested to join the Board. Its like I don't mind working hard but I want my work to pay off with people being supportive. Its hard to explain things to people especially when people are not practical and can't use common sense. I understand your frustrations. At least we are in it together. Hopefully, with time things get better.

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