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Tenant Meeting Feb 22, 2012


At the last minute I decided to attend the meeting and I was surprised to see the Director in the room. Even though there's tension between us I thought “Ok, let’s see where this goes” and I sat down…..as the meeting progressed and each of the staff did their shtick it was quite obvious most of the topics didn't apply to me but I was looking forward to question period.
Today I have no complaints about the meeting and the staff didn’t drive me nuts with their “don’t do this and don’t do that or else” scenario. Near the end I asked the Director probably IMO the most important question in regard to their non profit organization and she gave me an acceptable answer.  I was impressed with the few tenants who voiced their concerns but not with those who interrupt or make snide remarks when another is speaking.  Let’s not forget our manners people!
I didn’t stick around for the adjournment I had a plate of leftovers and I’m famous for fast exits.  :)

Things looked promising after the meeting then later - Shit hit the fan.

Lorraine & Charles and their job description.  :D
  Tenant Meeting Minutes for : Friday December 16, 2012
Remember my previous blog titled "Sugar Coated Reports" well this also applies.  To the KM Staff: to avoid any misunderstandings give a clear explanation on rules and reminders and proofread your documents.  I was annoyed when I first read section #5 and pay attention to the dates, notice what I wrote above in bold lettering...that’s exactly how the header is written on the report.




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