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A Message from the HOA President

Dear Neighbors,

I want to take a moment to address the recent lack of communication and responsiveness from the HOA Board and, most importantly, to offer my sincere apology.

Earlier this year, my family experienced a significant loss when my father passed away unexpectedly in March. His passing came with very little warning, and the impact on my life and family has been profound. During that time, I made the difficult decision to step back from my responsibilities as President so that I could focus on my family and navigate the challenges that followed. I am grateful to our Vice President for stepping in and helping guide the organization during my absence.

Since returning to my role, it has become clear that, as a Board, we have not communicated as effectively as we should have. While there were challenges and transitions occurring behind the scenes, that does not excuse the lack of updates to our community. For that, I take responsibility and sincerely apologize.

One specific example was our neighborhood garage sale. The dates, postcards, and signs were supposed to be posted, and unfortunately, that did not happen. I understand the frustration this caused, especially for those who planned ahead and were counting on the event's visibility. I am truly sorry that we dropped the ball.

In an effort to make things right, we are planning a neighborhood garage sale for the third weekend in June. While I recognize the warmer weather may not be ideal, I hope it provides an opportunity to recover from the missed event and bring our community together once again. Looking ahead, I am also working to establish dates for a fall garage sale. My goal is to coordinate with surrounding neighborhoods that traditionally host fall sales so we can increase participation and attract more visitors to our area.

I would also like to remind everyone that your HOA Board members are volunteers. Each member serves because they care deeply about this neighborhood and wants to contribute to making it a great place to live. Like all volunteers, we balance these responsibilities alongside our families, careers, and personal challenges. While we may not always get everything right, I can assure you that every Board member gives their time and effort with the best intentions for our community.

As many of you know, three Board members, including myself, will be completing our terms later this fall. This creates an important opportunity for new voices and new ideas. We need team players. We need the person with the next great idea. We need neighbors who care about improving our community and making it an even more beautiful place to live.

If you have ever considered becoming involved, now is the perfect time. HOA service is not always easy, but it is incredibly rewarding to work alongside neighbors who want to make a positive difference.

Thank you for your patience, your understanding, and your continued support of our neighborhood. I remain committed to improving communication, rebuilding trust, and helping move our community forward.

Respectfully,

Rebecca (Becca) Walsh
President, Red Bridge HOA