Sorrento Elections – New Board of Directors
By Mary Cooley-Lopez

After a lively campaign, the Sorrento/Meadows Homeowners’ Association held a very successful annual meeting and election on June 22, 2010.

There were three Board positions up for election this year. There were 644 homes eligible to vote. There were 221 ballots cast. To meet our legal quorum requirements 25% of the homes have to vote. We needed 161 valid ballots to meet quorum. Thanks to everyone that took the time to vote.

Here are the results of the election:
Christina Raskin – 169
Melissa Centeno – 157
Katie Allegretti – 110
A.J. Silvia – 85
Dominic Little – 83
Rita Hughes – 23 (withdrew in May)

Immediately after the results were announced the new Board of Directors elected officers. They are :
Melissa Centeno – President
Mary Cooley-Lopez – Vice President
Katie Allegretti – Secretary
Christina Raskin – Treasurer
Victor Florien – At Large

The new Board would like to thank everyone who voted this year. The Board is looking for a fresh start and a new level of cooperation, and real accomplishments in the upcoming year… with no dues increase!

The new Board would also like to thank A.J., Dominic, and Rita for taking the time to be involved in our election process, and for their expressed desire to improve our community.

The new Board would also like to recognize Phillip Minton for his two years on the Board of Directors, and to thank Pat Pope for his six years of service to our community as Board member and President.

Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council Making a Difference In The Community

The Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council is active in the community supporting local events, working to improve the community, and providing a forum to inform residents about city issues affecting the community. The PRNC supported the Fourth of July Spectacular at Shepherd of the Hills with a contribution of $2,000 for the children’s bounce houses. This event brings our community together to celebrate our great nation. It is a free event because of sponsorships like ours to cover the many expenses.

The PRNC has also played a pivotal role in the planning and design of the new school underway at the corner of Mason and Sesnon. The school is scheduled to open Fall 2012 to serve 1,047 K-8 students.

At our August meeting we will be finalizing our budget and projects for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Come and learn how you can Help Make Porter Ranch a Better Place to Live, Work and Grow. Join us for our next meetings which are scheduled for August 10 and September 7, 6pm at Shepherd of the Hills Church. Find out more at www.PRNC.org.