For the LPCC Board of Governors (BOG), this is the end of one era and the start of something new.  For well over a decade, we’ve been fortunate to have Jeannette Wick’s leadership of the BOG, Cindy Stroup’s services as rental agent, and Bill Short’s work as janitorial engineer, preserving the beauty of our Community Center and ensuring its availability to our community.  After all three had decided it was time for them to pursue other passions, the BOG elected David Newman as the new Chair and Ann Reimers Pitts as Vice Chair of the BOG.  Their highest priority from the start has been finding the best available talent to fill the rental agent and cleaning services positions.  Their goals for the search included finding people who would bring experience, expertise, and outstanding customer service skills.  The BOG believes that finding a cleaning service provider that offers affordable prices and outstanding cleaning services is key to reducing the stress of event planning and execution for LPCC renters.  This is central to the BOG’s mission of finding the best new cleaning service provider for the LPCC.

To form a committee dedicated to this effort, the BOG leadership solicited community participation for a committee reviewing applicants for these positions.  Community members Bess Zelle, Laureen Daly, and Sara Alepin stepped up, joining four members of the BOG on the committee – Shelya White, Elizabeth Wray, Ann Reimers Pitts, and David Newman. 

At the end of a rigorous journey, the committee drafted its recommendations for the next rental agent and cleaning services provider.  The ultimate decision must be made by the BOG, which is still deliberating.  The current rental agent will help train the new agent during a transition period in December, and the new rental agent will take full responsibility for the role starting January 1, 2025, when the new cleaning service also will begin its work.  

The new LPCC team also is committed to placing the highest priority on building relationships with the
community, while keeping the LPCC well maintained, beautiful, and available for future generations.  We encourage your questions and comments.  You may email David and Ann directly at their new email address: LPCCGovernors@gmail.com.

Watch this space for future reports from the BOG on the final selections for rental agent and cleaner and on the many projects they are planning for the future.