However, as I said previously -- Stachurski is not so concerned about Gomsak as he is that Gomsak would support Rakow on the board and thus possibly undermine the Stachurski/OPEG choice of Dave Stevens to control things. I suppose I overestimated the ability of association members to see what is really behind the Stachurski post. Also, keep in mind Stachurski was on the board that hired the GM.

I attended the open house for Gomsak and one of the first things I asked was if he was a golfer [he is] and whether his candidacy had anything to do with any hidden agenda regarding the golf course losses and protecting their turf so to speak. Now one knows in advance the reply that would be expected to that question but I personally felt his answer was sincere that he was not running explicitly for that reason and was committed to resolving the golf losses...I hope. One does get a sense that certain golf elements are not beyond attempting to stack the board in their favor.

I was not completely comfortable with his answer, in general, to our amenity losses, which was along the lines that the amenities, when viewed as a whole, are not all that bad and some comments along the same lines that were quoted in the Independent. I guess I would prefer more of a sense of urgency, especially when it comes to the business amenities.  On the other hand he does seem like a very knowledgeable and capable individual and I am pleased to see these types of individuals stepping up to the plate and running for the Board. 

My ideal candidate would, along with some basic knowledge of Ocean Pines and its finances and history, also incorporate a sense of "vision". Most all candidates are usually addressing some type of current problem and it would be refreshing to hear someone talk about things they would like to see in the future of the Pines. Besides world peace of course.