In recent years, the WHCA May Member's Meeting has been the time when the WHCA membership elects about half the board. Directors serve two-year terms, with half of the board changing each year. This provides some continuity. There are always a few people who have some experience to help those who are new.
At the May 2025 meeting, a handful of positions turned over. While a couple of Directors were returning, there were nominees running for other positions. Thus, we actually held an election to choose the new board members.
This year, four directors (including me) are coming to the end of their terms. Mindful of this, we have been calling for nominations since the start of the year. The call for nominees has been in the newsletter (since January), on our social media, and on the website.
We have received no nominations from eligible neighbors! This would be a cause for concern. However, on this occasion, all four board members whose terms are ending have agreed to stand for another term. Lacking any competition, they will be acclaimed. There's no need for an election.
To paraphrase an old song: Meet the new board, Same as the old board.
Given this reality, the 2026 May Member's Meeting will be a little different. We'll take the opportunity to discuss the state of the Civic Association and the neighborhood, and to have some Q&A. With luck, we'll introduce Constable Hurt, who is our new afternoon Constable.
Finally, we will be meeting at Zion Lutheran church. They have been undergoing some renovation that is not yet complete. The consequence of this is that we will be meeting in the smaller space they call the Chapel.