BOD Election and Candidates

Election season is officially underway, and excitement is building across Lake Forest as we prepare for the 2026 LFPOA Board of Directors election. With four (4) seats open and eight (8) candidates, this election is going to be one for the storybooks!

One of the best opportunities to learn more about the candidates is the upcoming Candidate Forum on February 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the 19th Hole. This informal gathering gives members a chance to meet the candidates and ask questions. While candidate attendance is optional, many choose to participate to connect with the community.

Proxy ballots will be mailed out soon, giving every member the chance to review the candidates and vote at their convenience. Members may also vote in person at the Annual Meeting on March 26, 2026.

Candidate résumés are included at the end of this newsletter, and additional election details, including candidate statements, candidate photos (if provided), procedures, and key dates, can be found on the Elections page of the member website.

Let’s make this an informed, engaging, and successful election season for our community.

James Cash

Gilberto Colon

Alli Flowers

Hillary Johnson

Victor LeJeune

Tom Opdyke

Misty Sabol

Sharon Saint Laurent

How to Run for the LFPOA Board

Members may begin submitting candidacy declarations on Dec. 15. The deadline to apply is the end of the business day on Dec. 31.

You may obtain the necessary documents at the office, 1 Golf Terrace, in the building that contains the pro shop and the 19th Hole grill. Not all forms are online.

All documents must be submitted to the office.

Terms are three years. There is no stipend for board members.

To qualify, you must:
1. Be a member in good standing.
This means:

Have paid all dues, fines and assessments.
Not be under disciplinary action or architectural suspension.
Not be involved in any legal action against the LFPOA or its board.

2. Maintain good standing throughout the election period.

3. Submit a signed candidate information form that includes:

Full name
Member number
Address and contact information
Qualifications (a brief work description or attached resume)
A signature verifying you are in good standing
A photo is requested

4. Sign and submit within three business days of filing as a candidate:

Code of Ethics
Rules of Conduct
Conflict-of-Interest Policy

Failure to submit these documents disqualifies you.

5. Submit a resume by Jan 5.

6. Pass a background check by the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

Important Dates for Board of Directors Election

Dec. 15 – Candidate submissions opens.
Dec. 31 – Candidate submissions close at end of business day.
Feb. 6 – Elections Committee submits list of qualified candidates to Board of Directors.
Feb. 23 – Deadline for ballots to be received by members via mail.
Feb. 24 to March 26 – Voting is open. Ballots may be mailed to the office, dropped off at the office in person or held until the annual meeting.
March 26 – Annual meeting is the last opportunity to cast your vote.
March 27 – Votes counted. (Any authorized representatives of candidates may attend the count.)

As part of qualifying, candidates must agree within three days of their submission of candidacy to the LFPOA Code of Ethics, Rules of Conduct and Conflict-of-Interest policy. The documents only take effect if the candidate is elected.