CANDIDATE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS – BETTER DECOPLAGE INITIATIVE
PHILIP GAROFALO FULL TIME RESIDENT DECOPLAGE #1033
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 ful ltransparency and integrity.
CONTACT INFO
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WHY AM I RUNNING?
TO OPEN LINES OF COMMUNICATION WITH OWNERS AND RESIDENTS. A GREAT BOARD SHOULD BE RESPECTFUL AND RESPONSIVE TO RESIDENTS! WE NEED ANSWERS ABOUT OUR $17 MILLION SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. NO 40/50 YEAR CERTIFICATION, PORTE COCHERE, HALLWAYS, LANDSCAPING AND MUCH MORE THAT ARE RUN DOWN. I AM RUNNING WITH THE BETTER DECOPLAGE SLATE OF CANDIDATES BECAUSE WE CAN AND MUST DO BETTER. INTEGRITY, COMPETENCE, CIVILITY, COMMUICATION AND TRUE LEADERSHIP.
EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
FOUNDED NORTH SOUTH PHYSICAL THERAPY 1999 (CONSISTING OF 4 PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINICS IN MASSACHUSETTS). FOUNDED BROADWAY PHYSICAL THERAPY 2001, FOUNDED NEWBEST PHYSICAL THERAPY AND APOLLO PHYSICAL THERAPY (NEW YORK). OPENED FIRST SMOOTHIE KING IN BOSTON 2010. US ARMY VETERAN, SQUAD LEADER 1982-1985 . ABOVE BUSINESSES HAVE GIVEN ME THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, EDUCATING, MENTORING AND PROBLEM SOLVING FOR SUCCESSFUL ENTITIES.
EDUCATION
NEWBURY COLLEGE- BS HEALTH CARE ADMIN. 2000 / BS BUSINESS NEWBURY COLLEGE – PHYSICAL THERAPY 1994
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.