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Vacancy on the Board of Directors

The SVCA Board of Directors is seeking to appoint one new director to fill  a vacant position on the SVCA Board of Directors.  The new appointee’s term will expire immediately following the November 5, 2022 AGM meeting.   

Members interested in applying for the position should complete a Board Vacancy Candidate Application. The required application form for this vacancy may be downloaded from the SVCA website Announcements page.  Paper application forms can be found in the pamphlet file outside the Administration Office.

The application period begins Friday, May 27, 2022 and ends Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 4:30 pm. Completed applications must be hardcopy and received at the Administration Office by the published deadline. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Application instructions are provided with the application form.

Bylaws require the position to be advertised for at least 30 days and filled within 60 days.  Should no applications be received during the application period, an extension of an additional 30 days will be  announced and  the membership notified.

Once candidate applications have been submitted, the application period has ended, and the candidates have been vetted, the Nominations & Elections(N&E) Committee Chair will inform the Board that a date for candidate interviews, Board voting, and appointment of the new board member can be set.

The Board will determine their interview process and date; then the Board will choose the new member by a majority vote in open session.  Following the vote, the Board president announces the new director,  the new director joins the Board, and the meeting continues.

 If only one candidate has applied, there is no need for an  interview or voting.  That applicant, if qualified,  will be appointed to the board. 

Contact the N&E Committee chair at BODAlyanak@suddenvalley.com if you have any questions or need additional information.  A detailed  explanation of the board vacancy procedure can be found  in the SVCA Nominations and Elections Committee Manual, Section 11.0: Filling a Board Director Vacancy Between AGMs.  Find the N&E Manual on the SVCA website under the tab for “Resident Resources: Governing Documents: Board Resolutions, Rules & Regulations.” 

Information for Marina and Kayak Tenants

“Attention Marina Tenants”

Sudden Valley Marina / Kayak Moorage renewals must be completed by May 15th.

Moorage Rentals may be made in person at the Community Center (8 Barn View Drive / 10am-4:30pm), or by emailing recfrontdesk@suddenvalley.com – SVCA staff is dedicated to making sure your marina/kayak needs are met and we have appreciated your patience during this 2022 renewal season.

“PLEASE GET YOUR VESSELS/KAYAKS INSPECTED BY AIS” before launching into Lake Whatcom! AIS is scheduled to be at our Marina Starting April 30th-April 31th (9am-4pm) and continuing throughout our summer months on weekends!

Pools will be open Memorial Weekend thru Labor Day! Please visit the www.SuddenValley.com/recreation for pool and activities schedules.

Sudden Valley is now hiring seasonal lifeguards! If interested, please email Recfrontdesk@suddenvalley.com

Reporting Vehicle Prowling and Other Crimes

The Whatcom County Sherriff’s Office has provided an online resource for reporting criminal incidents where there are no known suspects. This is for instances where filing the report is for documentation purposes or where a case number is needed for insurance or financial institutions.

We would like to increase public awareness of this tool due to recent concerns about car prowls and gas thefts. The tool can be found by searching “Whatcom County Sherriff Online Reporting” or at the following web address: https://apps1.whatcomcounty.us/reportcrime/.

Please see that webpage for more details regarding reporting these crimes. As always, if you are witnessing a crime or are concerned about your safety, please call 9-1-1.