CANDIDATE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS – BETTER DECOPLAGE INITIATIVE
ANNE BLUME
436 – PURCHASED IN 2005
942 – PURCHASED IN 2021
FULL TIME RESIDENT
OUR MISSION
To enhance the property values and quality of living for all residents, foster community inside our building and participate in creating a strong local community.
CORE VAUES
We support our Mission by treating each other with respect and we honor different points of view. We engage our neighbors, and we are respectful to those with whom we disagree. We own our mistakes and move on. We act with full transparency and integrity.
CONTACT INFO
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WHY AM I RUNNING?
TO RESTORE THE DECOPLAGE TO A BUILDING WE ARE PROUD TO CALL HOME WITH A UNIFIED, RESPECTFUL COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER. WE DESERVE A BEAUTIFUL, CONSISTENTLY WELL-MAINTAINED BUILDING, CURRENT IN ITS 40- AND 50-YEAR CERTIFICATIONS, WITH A PORTE COCHERE THAT RESONATES HIGH CLASS AND DIGNITY, AND HALLWAYS RENOVATED WITH OWNER PARTICIPATION. THE BETTER DECOPLAGE INITIATIVE CANDIDATES CAN AND WILL DO BETTER. INTEGRITY, COMPETENCE, CIVILITY, COMMUNICATION, TRUE LEADERSHIP.
EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
Retired lawyer, leader and collaborator, I managed the Chicago office of a top 100 American law firm before being named as the CEO of a not-for-profit association with more than 50,000 members.
I built a successful law practice by resolving disputes efficiently as “there is a time in the life of every problem when it is big enough to see, and small enough to fix.” Recognitions include the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin “Women Making an Impact” and being one of approx. 240 members of the Society of Illinois Construction Lawyers.
As CEO, I engaged the membership through its committees as everyone involved in the association, including staff, played an important role that contributed to the association’s success. Association is defined as “a group of people organized for a joint purpose.” This Association should be no different.
EDUCATION
The John Marshall Law School, Juris Doctorate, 1991
Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts, 1985
WHAT WE WILL DO
The $17.0mm assessment – better communication, more transparency and monthly updates on money collected and spent
Expedite the 40/50 year certifications - stop blaming past Boards
Monthly communications - not just 3 months from Board Elections
Provide understandable, transparent and timely financial reporting
Strategically advance projects important to owners by empowering committees engaging the vast talent within our Community
Schedule Board meetings one week in advance with in-person and remote capabilities and allow owner input before taking action
Hold informal bi-monthly meetings with one Board member and the Manager to better understand Community challenges and encourage ideas for the betterment of our Community and building
Create an inclusive environment recognizing some owners live here full-time, others visit periodically, and others are investors
Minimize legal expenses by creating a cooperative environment, accepting responsibility for our actions and acting fiscally responsibly in the best interests of the Association.