Welcome to episode 14 of the Lyon's Gate HOA Podcast. Lyon’s Gate resident Denise Fecci is running for the open seat on the HOA Board of Directors. Each candidate has the option of being interviewed on this podcast as part of the process and Denise opted to take advantage of that option.

I joined Denise via Zoom to observe social distancing. The HOA Board of Directors approved 5 questions to be asked of every candidate wishing to be interviewed. These are the questions I asked Denise:

1. How long have you lived in Lyon’s Gate?
2. Why are you running for the Lyon’s Gate Board of Directors?
3. What strengths do you possess that would contribute to the success of the Lyon’s Gate community?
4. Do you currently volunteer in the community and if so, in what capacity?
5. What’s important for others to know about you?

Candidates are also asked to provide a short (200 words max) bio to be included on the ballot. Here’s Denise’s 200 word bio:

Denise Fecci
Profession: Educator/Trainer; 25 years
Residency: Deeded resident, cluster home; 13 years

I have served on the Lyon’s Gate Board of Directors for 6 years, holding the positions of President, Treasurer and Secretary. While serving, I worked collaboratively with other members to ensure the fiscal health of the association, which has helped enhance the value of the community, maintain the dues and build the reserve to $2.1 million.

As a Social Committee member for 8 years, we have been responsible for planning and executing the activities in Lyon’s Gate, like the Annual Block Party, Movie in the Park and Winter Wonderland.

Currently, I am providing insight and history of our community to our new property manager as we transition. This is a huge undertaking and there are many outstanding projects that need oversight. I will continue to support her in any way needed in order to allow a seamless transition.

If elected, I will serve in the best interest of the membership by working vigilantly with fellow Board members and our new property manager to ensure sound fiscal decisions, properly informed residents and a well-maintained community. I respectfully ask for your vote to the 2021 Board of Directors.

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Push Play and listen in as Denise talks about her reasons for running for the Board and her qualifications.

IMPORTANT: The annual meeting of the HOA is December 2nd and votes will be counted at that meeting. A quorum of 10% of the homeowners in Lyon’s Gate (194 homeowners) is required for the vote to be valid. Please vote! You should be receiving the ballot via email. Instructions are on the ballot.