Sally Dickson
I consider myself assertive, confident, focused and balanced; motivated by problem solving, negotiating and shepherding responsible growth of organizations.
I believe in maintaining a strong grasp of mission and vision, valuing input from stakeholders, assessing organizational needs and achieving goals in a fiscally responsible way to ensure success and longevity.
Experience/Leadership roles: television sales management, policy analysis and speech writing (State of RI Governor’s office), nonprofit management, small business ownership, advertising agency president; active participation on numerous boards service on the UPCC 9 Hole LGA Board.
I was elected as a Supervisor of the RD Board in 2020 and have actively served for the past four years. In 2022 I was chosen as Chairperson of the Board and continue in that role today.
I completely understand the time commitment required of our elected Supervisors. It is imperative when asking for elector’s votes that each Supervisor fully embrace and prioritize the responsibilities and demands that come with the job. To do less than this is a disservice to our electors, our fellow Supervisors, Club management and the entire team.
I am seeking reelection because there is important work still to be done. In the near term:
Evaluate the FL Supreme Court (pending) judgement of our Bond Referendum result
Proceed toward completion of Phase II of the Capital Improvement Plan
Strengthen our governance of the Recreation District and increase stakeholder involvement
Create (and appoint volunteer members to) two standing committees that will report directly to the Board of Supervisors
Finance Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
These committees will conduct regularly scheduled meetings, publish minutes, report monthly at the RD Board meetings
Appoint a Liaison (in collaboration with UPCAI) to facilitate and improve on effective communications between the UPCAI and UPRD Boards
Improve on and expand our collaborations and avoid redundant efforts
Recognize by our actions that while the HOA and the Club have many different day to day operations and objectives, together we serve the entire community…OUR community
Looking to the future, our ongoing priorities continue to be our strong financial health, our commitment to building capital reserves and, while successfully navigating current challenges, anticipating upcoming challenges and opportunities by keeping our finger on the pulse of our community, our members and our position in the marketplace.
My husband and I chose to join the Club in 2016 and moved into the community in 2018. We knew what we were committing to (at the time, the impending turnover of the Community and sale of the Club to residents). We have never regretted our decision to be active participants in our community and we have developed wonderful friendships and a lifestyle here that we cherish.
I will approach my second term with the same enthusiasm but more knowledge and experience than I brought to you four years ago. I acknowledge that not every decision by the Board is easy but my willingness to learn and course correct based on the best available information has already benefitted us. This will continue to be my approach, along with continuing to encourage opportunities for more involvement by members and residents.