Six people have applied. Below are exact reproductions of their submissions.
(Information on the last two candidates was finally released on September 26.)
(Ms. Dalbenzio was one of the original three candidates for the Board. She subsequently withdrew her candidacy. She has now reapplied.)
Sheri Dalbenzio, 31 Black Forest Circle
Professional Experience
Twenty nine years in health care serving veterans
Over 20 years in management
Served as nurse manager of medical unit with 24 hour accountability
Ran out-patient clinic including scheduling for all medical staff (10 physicians, 3 nurses, 3 administrative staff)
Trained and mentored nursing students, CPR instructor, coordinated on the job training at out-patient clinic and in-patient hospital
Served as a clinical instructor at Bunker Hill Community College
Education
Registered Nurse
Salem State College
Bunker Hill Community College
North Shore Community
Goals for Hickory Words
I am so glad to be part of the Hickory Woods community. I realize we are still transitioning, getting to know each other, adjusting to condo living, and deciding our chosen level of involvement. I believe in a neighbor helping neighbor community. Sometimes little things can make a big difference. It’s all up to us individually, but fostering this kind of environment is one of my goals.
I am use to being a team player, a good listener, and getting things done. During my long career in health care I balanced both my full time work and school, while raising my family as a single mother. It is my desire to use my energy to serve our community, while ensuring accountability and good communication. I look forward to serving our community as a vital member of the new Hickory Woods, Home Owner’s Association Board.
Liz Lannigan, 34 Black Forest Circle
I would like to offer myself as a candidate for the Hickory Woods Board of Directors. I enjoy the people of this community and the many ways we spend time together. I look forward to the many future ways in which we can share informal times and events. As a member the leadership of Hickory Woods, I hope to contribute to guiding our association.
Education and Experience
BS, Tufts University
MS & PhD, New York University
Employment:
Occupational therapist, 40 years providing services to people living with mental illness in many healthcare organizations
Faculty, 30 years in university programs for occupational therapy education, including responsibility as department chair & chair of many committees
Current, adjunct instructor in occupational therapy at the University of New Hampshire.
Organizational leadership:
Vestry Member & clerk, St. John’s Church, 6 years
New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association,
Board of Directors, 13 years, including Treasurer, 4 years & Secretary, 4 years
American Occupational Therapy Association,
Representative Assembly, delegate for New Jersey, 6 years, including member of several sub-committees
Education and Mental Health Steering Committees, totaling 5 years
Recipient of several national and state awards for contributions and leadership
Qualifications
From my past experiences in employment and volunteer organizations, I have developed communication skills for listening and interacting with others in both simple and complicated situations. As a member or leader in these groups, I have needed to understand the many details key to making decisions for the present and future of these organizations. I have been responsible for:
leading discussions of information and opinions to respond to requests and make board actions
administering department resources, including managing equipment, supplies and services
considering short and long term needs and goals to create plans
evaluating costs and priorities to prepare budgets, managing monthly and annual budgets and organizational finances
maintaining minutes and records for distributing information to others and documenting decisions and actions
I believe that my past experiences enable me as a Hickory Woods board member to evaluate information, discuss different viewpoints and make careful decisions. Through listening to other board members and homeowners, I will be able to provide sensitivity and thoughtfulness for any actions required of the board.
Goals for Hickory Woods
I recognize that being a member of the board of directors is a responsibility to act on the behalf of all the homeowners. I understand that this position requires time and energy to make decisions carefully after understanding all of the information. I believe that I am well suited to work together with other board members to provide the best leadership for our community.
If elected to the HW Board of Directors, I would learn how the board has operated to date, including responsibilities of each board member and procedures for collecting relevant information and decision-making. By understanding the structure of the board to date, I want to consider how future planning and procedures can represent the interests and contributions of all homeowners. By recognizing that board decisions include both public and confidential information, I want to promote transparent distribution of information so all homeowners understand the operations of the board of directors.
I am interested to contributing to the future of this community that we all have chosen. I would like to thank you in advance for considering me for election to the board.
Dick Loschi,19 Black Forest Circle
Career Experience
I moved to Hickory Woods with the desire to join a positive community for my retirement years. What I assumed I would get was a group of people who would enjoy each other, have fun, be active and keep the community growing. I knew that there was no rule saying everyone had to partake in any/all activities nor agree on everything that occurred but hoped that all important issues could be resolved with little disruption and a lot of cooperation taking into account the consensus of the community. Smaller issues were bound to appear but easily could be fixed.
As a member of the Board of Directors for Hickory Woods, I would seek to look for the best interests of the whole community. It is important that the Board faces its duty as the voice, support, and leadership for the community. The Board must be open to what the community may feel it needs but also able to control the costs. It must work to keep the members happy while being fiscally responsible to not over extend funds which may meet larger needs in the future.
In order to show its value and purpose, I feel the Board must be open to the community. Revealing notes from meetings on issues for all, expenses used, taking surveys and having open meetings will give people a feeling of ownership and a chance to express their concerns, opinions and questions. Sometimes views, ideas, and observations from outside can lead to better resolutions on issues.
I believe that each member of the Board must be accountable. It is important that they respect discussions and keep the confidentiality of them. No one member can feel “bullied” nor feel they are the “power” either.
If the Board members are doing their job and following the By-Laws as they should then they should have the respect of the community members. If everyone agrees to follow the decisions of the Board and be open- minded to those decisions Hickory Woods can and will strive. Bumps on the way, of course, but working together can smooth them out. If this is happening then I believe the community will be that fun, active, enjoyable one I moved into.
Bob Medeiros, 37 Quarry Road
Professional and Leadership experience:
Software architect responsible for design, development and deployment of large IBM mainframe systems in multi-team environments.
Provided a variety of consulting services to several U.S. and Canadian corporations.
Systems manager having complete management responsibility for a development staff of 36 professionals, coordinated the activities of
several Third-Party vendors, and participated in product design.
Held a variety of technical positions. Received 5 awards for outstanding contributions to the corporation.
Attended Bridgewater State University, Northeastern University and Boston University (non-degree programs).
Veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corp.
Member of the Revere, MA Board of Health for 6 years.
Basketball coach at the Middle and High School levels.
Aspirations as a member of the Board of Directors:
My hope is as a member of the Board I can make significant contributions using my experiences in diverse team environments and acquired collaboration skills to create a more inclusive culture that engages and inspires our residents.
Guided by our By-Laws and fiduciary duties, employing creative/common sense methods to problem solving, and ensuring the interests of all our residents are well represented, we can build a solid and enduring foundation for our community.
(Mr. Perham was one of the original three candidates for the Board. He is still a candidate.)
Brad Perham, 11 Tavern Hill Road
Career and Leadership Experience:
Vision for the Hickory Woods Board of Directors and the Community:
Paul E. Ramsey, 24 Pepper Hill Road
Please consider my name for a Hickory Woods Board of Director position.
My wife Claudette and I just moved to Hickory Woods. With over 40 years experience, I currently hold the position of Vice President – Operations at Eversource ( formerly known as Public Service Company of New Hampshire-PSNH). Past responsibilities include the strategic planning, construction, operations and maintenance of PSNH facilities statewide. I have served as a Board of Director for over a dozen organizations and understand the governance responsibility of a Director in representing the members of the organizations. In many of these organizations, I have served as Chairman or Treasurer. Current Board positions include the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, NH Lodging and Restaurant Association, NH Travel Council, Granite State Credit Union and Neighbor Helping Neighbor.
My academic background is a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Master of Science degree in Business Administration.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Paul E. Ramsey
24 Pepper Hill Road