Northeast Shores Elections next Tuesday evening

Each January, Northeast Shores elects one third of its Board of Directors from its membership.

This January 19th, the membership of Northeast Shores will elect eight directors from the 12 nominees that entered their name for consideration. Elected nominees will each serve a three-year term on the board.

At the January 19th meeting, each nominee will share pertinent details about why they should be considered for the board and then the members present will vote. The results of the vote will be tallied and the winners will be announced that night. While votes are being tallied, the membership will hear an update from Ward 11 Councilman Michael Polensek and Fifth District Police Commander Drummond.

This year’s annual meeting will be January 19th at 6:30 pm. The election will occur in the community room at the Memorial Nottingham Library located on Lakeshore Boulevard. Not yet a member? Come that evening with check or cash and you can join that night!

Eight of the following are to be elected at the January 19th meeting.

Residents

Ms. Suzi Darlin, resident - Ms. Darlin has been living in the North Collinwood area since 1993 and currently serves as Secretary for her home owner's association the Villa Beach Club. She has been a practicing commercial interior designer for the last 20 years at various firms in the Cleveland area. She has a passion for historical research and is seeking to get involved in the Collinwood/Nottingham historical society. Ms. Darlin served on the NSDC board in 2007 to 2009 but resigned the position in early 2009, due to a teaching schedule conflict with the board meetings.

Mike Gallagher, resident – Mr. Gallagher moved to the neighborhood six years ago and is a Senior Design Engineer with Swagelok and is an adjunct faculty member at Lakeland Community College. Mr. Gallagher is a consistent volunteer for various political campaigns and a regular editorial contributor to the Collinwood Observer.

Ms. Hollis Geary, resident – Ms. Geary is running for the board for the first time after serving several years on both the Northeast Shores Commercial Development Committee and Residential Development Committee. Ms. Geary lives in Lyndhurst and is the owner of NEO Investment Properties LLC, which owns a residential property on East 156th Street. Ms. Geary is also an avid cyclist.

Mr. Payton Hall, resident – Mr. Hall is running for the board for the first time. He has lived in the neighborhood for the last sixteen years with his wife and daughter (who is attending her first-year at VASJ High School). Mr. Hall is the Assistant Commissioner of Distribution and Maintenance for the Cleveland Division of Water. His department runs the Cleveland Summer Youth Program, which completed the Bioswale project at Wildwood Lakefront State Park this past summer. The program also builds and distributes rain barrels to interested residents.

Mr. John Meyerhoffer, resident – Mr. Meyerhoffer is seeking his first term on the board after living in the neighborhood for over sixteen years. Mr. Meyerhoffer is the Manager of Information Technology Operations for the Cleveland Clinic Health System and his office is located at Fairview Hospital. Mr. Meyerhoffer’s family has a long history in the community and he is excited about what the neighborhood has to offer.

Mr. KC Petraitis, resident – Mr. Petraitis has lived in the neighborhood his entire life. He is currently seeking his master’s degree in Public Administration (with a concentration in economic development) from Cleveland State University. Besides his studies, Mr. Petraitis maintains part-time employment at Cleveland State and Mohr Partners. He has also interned with Northeast Shores for the last four months.

Mr. Frank Revy, resident – Mr. Revy is seeking his second term on the Northeast Shores Board of Directors. He has lived on Overlook Park Drive since 2003. As a board member, his intention is to help Northeast Shores become a prominent and positive force in the rebirth of North Collinwood. Currently he is 'Mr. Mom' to his two children (Franky - 3 and Tula - 1) and a Fee-Only Financial Planner for his independently operated company - Nottingham Tax and Financial.

Mr. Victor Rucker, resident – Mr. Rucker is currently Vice President of Northeast Shores and chair of the Safety Committee. He is seeking his second term on the Board. Mr. Rucker has lived on Landseer Road since 1998. Mr. Rucker works for the City of Cleveland as a Marketing Manager in the Division of Waste Collection and Recycling. Mr. Rucker is a graduate of VASJ High School, Cleveland State University and is seeking an MSM from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is currently a deacon of Good Shepherd Baptist Church.

Businesses/Institutions

Mr. William Eppich, Advance Glass Sales Service Inc.– Mr. Eppich is seeking his first term on the Northeast Shores Board of Directors after becoming involved with the Residential Development Committee and the Commercial Development Committee. Mr. Eppich is the sales manager at Advance Glass Sales Service Inc. and intends to become the second-generation owner of the business when his father retires.

Mr. Brian R. Menard, VASJ High School - Mr. Menard is a current member of the Northeast Shores Board of Directors. He became the second President of VASJ High School in 2009 after serving as a school administrator, education consultant, and teacher at the elementary through college levels. He also serves as a member of the Euclid Hospital Community Leadership Board. VASJ High School has maintained an appointee on the Northeast Shores Board of Directors since its inception.

Mr. Filippo (Fil) Scafidi, Euclid Hospital – Mr. Scafidi is the Chair of the Northeast Shores Personnel Committee. He is seeking a second term on the Northeast Shores Board of Directors. Mr. Scafidi is the Director of Support Services/Facilities at Euclid Hospital. Mr. Scafidi was once employed at the Euclid Beach Amusement Park. Euclid Hospital has maintained an appointee on the Northeast Shores Board of Directors since its inception.

Pastor Michael Trombley, Saint John Nottingham Church – Pastor Trombley has been the pastor at this local church for the past two years. Pastor Trombley maintains his residence in the neighborhood. Pastor Trombley is seeking his second term on the Northeast Shores Board of Directors, but this neighborhood church has had representation on the board for the last fifteen years.