Residents will have a chance to meet and hear from the candidates at our Meet the Candidates Night which will be held in the Clubhouse Ballroom on June 20th at 7 PM. Light refreshments will be available. Each candidate will introduce themselves and answer a couple of prompts from the Nominating Committee and then we will take questions from the Audience as time allows. We will reserve some time for questions regarding the election process as well. We will be working on new technologies too to allow residents to participate in a Zoom meeting of this event.

Voting will open the next day, June 21st, and go through the morning of July 8th. Our SCA Annual Meeting will be held on July 8th in the Clubhouse Ballroom at 7 PM.

The truest benefit to an emailed ballot is that the website does the work for us and tallies the votes in real time and saves us from an incredible waste of paper, the element of human error in hand counting, and the number of people that would need to be involved to complete the count.

With all this new process, I encourage residents to continue to read their Newsletters however they come to you for updated information and if you are a part of our email list, watch for updates through email from Summerfield as well as Vote HOA Now.

This year ALL residents of Summerfield will be asked to participate in a vote for our new Board Members. Below, you will see bios from the 5 candidates who were firstly, nominated, secondly, accepted the nomination with interest in being on the Board, and thirdly, completed the questionnaire and introduced themselves to our SCA Nominating Committee.

How long have you lived in Summerfield?  1.5 years 

What do you feel are the primary responsibilities of a Board Member?  

To manage the corporation including long-term planning, legal issues, and financial oversight; to respond to the needs and concerns of all residents; to serve as liaison to committees; and to support the community through participation in events and developing future leaders.  

Have you served on a committee or Board in Summerfield or any other community? 

I have recently joined the Clubhouse Committee. At a previous 55+ community, led weekly meetings and served as treasurer for events such as potlucks and yard sales. I have served as a church elder.  

What are the issues you are most concerned about in Summerfield?  

Providing financial stability for the corporation through increasing reserves and thoughtful use of funds, and information transparency for all SCA members.  

Please provide a brief biography about yourself and why the Community will benefit from your service on the Board (previous experience, etc.).  

As a mom with 2 children with disabilities and a degree in Anthropology, I had a varied career including, in part, 5 years in General Services Administration at Chevron Corp.; 30 years at a scientific research center as a Director of Publications, Facilities, and Personnel; and experience with 20 different software packages on multiple platforms. Facilities management included security, housekeeping, landscaping, repairs, project management of remodeling and building projects; emergency team training and coordination; and coordination with the Board of Directors. I created and managed the scientific publication program. In addition to regular HR responsibilities, I was the Responsible Officer for J-1 Visas, served as Plan Administrator for the retirement plan, drafted employee, and volunteer handbooks, designed forms, and developed my own databases.  

I feel my attention to detail, my adherence to departmental budgets, my work to cooperatively resolve problems, my past experience handling sensitive issues, and my desire to keep Summerfield a wonderful place to live will be assets to the community.  

How long have you lived in Summerfield? 4.5 years

What do you feel are the primary responsibilities of a Board Member? Understanding the governing documents. Be willing to listen and not take things personally. Keep an open mind and exercise good judgment.

Have you served on a committee or Board in Summerfield or any other community?

TH#4 Welcoming Buddy 3 years, Newcomers Welcome Committee 3 years, Newcomers Welcome Chair 2 years, Wellness & Fitness Club/Committee 3 years, Walk the Golf Course Committee.

What are the issues you are most concerned about in Summerfield?

Volunteerism, Residents feeling heard, Maintaining property values.

Please provide a brief biography about yourself and why the Community will benefit from your service on the Board (previous experience, etc.).

MBA from University of Portland. NERCO – Corporate Planning, Strategic Planning, Competitor Analysis. Capitol Trust Company – Marketing Director. OAG – Oregon Anesthesiology Group – assisted 40 anesthesiologists to form an LLC. Searched for a CEO for a year then moved to HR Director for 170 anesthesiologists.

I am an analyst, instigator, organized, curious and love being involved.

Since moving to Summerfield, I have instigated:

Thirsty Thursday for TH#4, Inquiring Minds Group, Friday coffee group to support the Opportunity Café at the Tigard Library, 80’s Ladies, Tuesday Happy Hour at the Clubhouse, initiated and facilitated Tigard High School students’ tech support/classes at Summerfield, and initiated and facilitated a tech speaker on Safety/Privacy and Spam.

How long have you lived in Summerfield? 3.5 years

What do you feel are the primary responsibilities of a Board Member? The primary responsibilities of a board member revolve around maintaining the high quality of life in Summerfield; maintenance of physical landscaping and our Clubhouse are primary.

Have you served on a committee or Board in Summerfield or any other community?

No, however I served on several committees as an educator.

What are the issues you are most concerned about in Summerfield?

My experience in Summerfield has been nothing but positive. I will maintain what previous boards have set up.

Please provide a brief biography about yourself and why the Community will benefit from your service on the Board (previous experience, etc.).

My name is Charles Coiner. Since the 3rd grade I have gone by the name Chuck. I grew up in California, lived in Colorado, Utah, and now Oregon. Oregon has been the best place of them all.

I received my degree in 1972 from Cal State Dominguez Hills. My dual majors were History and 20th Century Thought and Expression. The next year I earned my Education Credential, and in 2004 received a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Weber State University.

For 40 years I was involved in classroom education. I taught every grade from 1st – 6th. During that time, I dealt with a vast variety of different personalities, beliefs, abilities, and biases. I learned how to deal successfully with them all.

My greatest strength will be the ability to listen, and empathize, to both sides of a conflict, and then work for a decision. Decisions I make will always center on what is best for the Summerfield Community.

How long have you lived in Summerfield? 2 years

What do you feel are the primary responsibilities of a Board Member? The Board must maintain the common area, enforce the CC&Rs and manage the resources of the SCA for maximum efficiency. Board members need wisdom and common sense, and deal with all members and vendors fairly.

Have you served on a committee or Board in Summerfield or any other community?

18 years as an HOA Property Manager in Woodland Hills, California.

What are the issues you are most concerned about in Summerfield?

Maintain reserves and dues at current levels. Plan for the future utilizing an up-to-date Reserve Study. Interface with government officials to maintain safety and privacy.

Please provide a brief biography about yourself and why the Community will benefit from your service on the Board (previous experience, etc.).

My background in Planned Community Management is uniquely suited to serving on the Summerfield Board. For 18 years I helped HOA Boards follow the laws governing HOAs. We wrote budgets, paid employees, and vendors, analyzed Insurance for the community and handled claims and litigations after disasters. My goal is to keep our association free from problems and maintain our reserves through efficient planning for the future. Your vote will allow me to serve the SCA.

How long have you lived in Summerfield? 14.5 years

What do you feel are the primary responsibilities of a Board Member? A Board Member represents the best interests of the entire community to maintain or improve property values, recreational activities, community safety, opportunities for artistic and philosophical expression, and to inspire social wellness.

Have you served on a committee or Board in Summerfield or any other community?

Landscape Committee (2010-11), Pool Committee Chairperson (2011-2016), Dance Club Co-Chair (2009-2014), Travel Club (2019-2022), Pool Committee as Co-Chair (2021-present).

What are the issues you are most concerned about in Summerfield?

Maintaining property values by applying CC&Rs; promoting social opportunities (clubs, meetings, activities); pursuing fiscal responsibility; doing due diligence to understand and affect moral responsibility for community stability, development, and security.

Please provide a brief biography about yourself and why the Community will benefit from your service on the Board (previous experience, etc.).

My wife, Paula, and I moved to the Portland area in October 2009 from Rochester, NY. Our parents were deceased, and our grandchildren were living in Hillsboro. We researched real estate in 2008, selecting Summerfield as our probable destination, as the experience felt like living in a park, and property values were maintained by reasonable CC&R rules. We enjoy swimming, ballroom dancing, and gardening, in which we became integrally involved soon after arriving in our new residence near the end of Highland Drive, by the Rose Garden. We have served our neighbors as house cleaners and handyman for 13 years, as well as serving on several Committees and Clubs to promote positive values and assure quality community living, which we now wish to continue, if given the opportunity to serve on the Board. We

are active in SW Church for Christ, the Summerfield Bible Study, and the Art Guild, and support development of community sustainability.

We are world travelers but wish to better serve our beloved community at this time while we are still healthy, mentally, and physically able to serve our community.