CAREY PACK—Q&A
WHAT ARE THE TOP THREE CHANGES IN THE WAY WE AND THE BOARD MANAGES OUR AFFAIRS AT FC AND WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO MAKE?
• Communications and Transparency must be the highest priority for the next Board. The Board needs to seek better ways to communicate with members. Last year, I organized a series of breakfast meetings for direct member feedback with the President and me. We need more opportunities like this for members to engage directly with the Board and senior management. While a lot of information is provided in Board meetings, summaries of discussion points need to be communicated immediately after meetings. I will continue to be a strong advocate for transparency of information. • Committees are an important part of our club ’ s culture, but in my opinion, need to be vastly improved. Committees should be gathering member input on issues and providing recommendations directly to the Board. I will evaluate each committee ’ s effectiveness, mission, size, scope, and membership to en- sure clarity, fairness and broad member participation. I am open to reinstating some of the committees that were successful in the past but consolidated or disbanded. • Operating expenses and increases in dues each year need to reigned in. Having deeply immersed my- self in this issue, the real challenge that must be addressed are the labor models and food costs in the new clubhouse. I understand the issues and will work closely with the new GM and the food and bev- erage managers to bring these expenses under tighter control while significantly improving the mem- ber experience. Also, after spending my first year on the Comp Committee, it is clear to me that the time has come to completely overhaul the current system of how our senior management team re- ceives bonuses. I will support a move to a performance-based structure where management is encour- aged and rewarded for achieving outstanding performance and results against clear agreed goals that are aligned with the Board ’ s goals.
REGARDING YOUR POTENTIALLY BECOMING A BOARD MEMBER, WHY YOU, WHY NOW, AND WHAT IS YOUR CALL TO ACTION?
Between hiring a new GM and managing numerous future projects on our docket, the next Board will have its hands full. Having an experienced, steady hand will be critical. I am deeply immersed in what we've done and what ’ s coming. I don ’ t need to scramble to figure it out. I don ’ t need to play catch up or face a learning curve or devote any time getting myself ready for the sprint. I ’ m already sprinting, and I ’ m certain my deep institutional knowledge can be enormously helpful to the new board members who will have to tackle the barrage of issues efficiently and prudently. Everyone on the Board naturally has their own personality and style. Let me be clear about mine: I don ’ t grandstand. I ’ m not one to talk just to hear my own voice or pad my own ego. I keep my head down and focus on the work. I never make a rash decision. I take the time to listen, ask questions, gather diverse opinions, evaluate, re-evaluate, collaborate and always do what I think is in the best interest of this club.
I ’ m not a “ me ” guy – I ’ m a “ we ” guy. Every member of the Board can attest to that.
I have worked very hard for the club over the last 3 years. It's a labor of love. I do this job because I care deeply about our club and see so much potential to restore our culture and end the divisiveness in our community. My focus is solely on what's best for all of us. Character, Integrity, Honesty and Judgement all matter when it comes to representing the entire FC membership. I hope I have earned your support for another term, and I pledge to never let you down.
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