L E H A V R E N E W S 9 S E P T E M B E R WWW.QUEENSCOURIER.COM | SEPTEMBER 2014 | LEHAVRE COURIER 9 H JUDY DENSKY H Are you a resident of LeHavre, and if so, for how long? Since 1997 Have you ever served on any Co-op or Condo board, including LeHavre? If Yes, Specify: Le Havre Owners Whitestone 2002-2003 Secretary 2004-2005 Board Member 2005-2006 Asst. Secretary 3/08-10/08 Board Member 06/14 – present Board Member What special experience, qualifi cations, or abilities can you provide as a Board member? Please include your educational background. Graduate of Brooklyn College with B.A. in English Literature Licensed Insurance Broker with wide range of business clients and business experience An operations organization for CPCU and insurance professional society My past board experience and service in community groups What is your occupation? Insurance Broker. I work with B&B Coverage LLC. What do you see as the major priorities for Le Havre for the next year? Improving areas under our buildings, grounds, and signage To keep spending within our operating budget and reduce costs Increasing our capital reserves Additional Information: I have lived at Le Havre for over 37 years and have enjoyed all my years in this wonderful community. Having been on the board in the past I feel confi dent I can handle the duties and responsibilities it entails and want to contribute to improving our life style here. My son went to Bayside High School and played tennis on our courts and handball when we had the handball courts. As a Board Member in the past, I worked with our insurance brokers to get the best insurance deal available for proper coverage at the lowest cost as well as planned and helped execute the major renovations here at LH. My expertise in this area can help the co-op contain costs. This year I worked on the fl ood Insurance coverage. As a past and current member of the Budget & Finance Committee, I work with the committee members to review expenses, prepare the budget, and fi nd ways to increase our major capital reserve. I also am the co-captain of my building. I was involved with the NYSERDA review which has resulted in LH getting a very good low interest 2+ million loan for our windows. Currently I chair the Art Show Committee for the LH Art League which has 1-2 art shows a year in our clubhouse. And mostly, I love living at LH and making it a better co-op and community. H MICHAEL DE ROSA H Are you a resident of LeHavre, and if so, for how long? 13 years Have you ever served on any Co-op or Condo board, including LeHavre? If Yes, Specify: Le Havre Owners Corp Whitestone 2009 - 2013 Secretary Le Havre Owners Corp Whitestone 2013 - present Vice President What special experience, qualifi cations, or abilities can you provide as a Board member? Please include your educational background. I have been in the building trade for 30 plus years/ NYPD Union Negotiator/ H.S./Trade School/ Master Plumber Course What is your occupation? NYPD Supervisor or Plumbers What do you see as the major priorities for Le Havre for the next year? Maintenance of the buildings Keep costs down Continue my service to the co-op Additional Information: I have been on the Board of Directors since 2009 and have attended many meetings, served on committees and negotiated with contractors etc. My responsibilities as Vice President include signing corporation contracts, leases and other instruments that are authorized by the Board. Also, in the absence or inability of the President to act, the Vice President may perform the duties of the President. I have worked for the NYPD for approximately 17 years. In recent years I have been promoted to supervisor where I manage plumbers in their daily maintenance of the precincts in the fi ve boroughs. I negotiate with contractors and handle contracts and other functions for the NPYD. Prior to working for the NYPD I worked as a plumber for the HRA (another city agency). As a board member I will try to keep an open mind, listen to problems and come up with solutions to help all shareholders enjoy their lives at Le Havre. I am asking for your vote to continue working on your board for another year. Please take the time to come to the clubhouse and cast your vote. H STANLEY GREENBERG H Are you a resident of LeHavre, and if so, for how long? 42 years Have you ever served on any Co-op or Condo board, including LeHavre? If Yes, Specify: Le Havre Owners Corp Whitestone 1984-1987 Treasurer 2004-2008 Treasurer 2008-2009 Vice Pres. 2009-2011 Treasurer 7/2011-Present President What special experience, qualifi cations, or abilities can you provide as a Board member? Please include your educational background. I am a C.P.A. My practice specializes in co-op and condo developments. I have advised Board’s regarding budget and fi nancial matters, including preparation of budgets. Bachelors Degree, majoring in public Accountancy What is your occupation? C.P.A. I run my own practice What do you see as the major priorities for Le Havre for the next year? To have an effi cient running operation and keep operating costs low Prioritize future major capital improvements and replacements through multi – year budgeting Solidify the fi nancial position of Le Havre and continue to enhance income and reduce expenses Build our capital reserves for future major capital improvements which will increase our property Additional Information: I have been a resident at Le Havre since 1972, the year Arlene and I were married. Our children, Jeffrey and Rebecca, grew up here. In 1984, when Le Havre became a co-op development, we purchased our apartment in Building #17. Subsequently, when we needed more space, we moved to Building #20. As many know, I am a Certifi ed Public Accountant, in my own practice. Seventy-fi ve percent of my practice deals with co-op and condominium developments. I have been doing this for 37 years. I deal with every fi nancial aspect of these developments, including budgeting, attending Board meetings, giving advice to the various Boards and preparing fi nancial statements for the developments. I have been involved in every aspect of advising these developments. I have been able to lend this expertise to Le Havre by serving on the Board of Directors and holding the position of Treasurer. I was Treasurer in its fi rst years as a co-op (1984-1986) and have been Treasurer from April 2004, until I became President in June 2011. If re-elected to the Board, and as President, I will continue to run an honest and transparent administration. I will be proactive to insure that our operations are run effi ciently and that we receive the best in pricing and workmanship from our contractors and vendors. I will strive to have as much work done in house by our Maintenance Department as possible. Taking all of the above into account I would hope to keep our carrying charges in check. We have made much progress in the above in the past year in regards to fi nance and infrastructure. This will enhance our property value and improve our quality of life. I appreciate the enormous support I have received from my fellow shareholders. Together we will strive to make Le Havre the Jewel of Queens. H PENNI NUSSBAUM H Are you a resident of LeHavre, and if so, for how long? 29 years Have you ever served on any Co-op or Condo board, including LeHavre? If Yes, Specify: Le Havre Owners Corp Whitestone Past 8 Years Various What special experience, qualifi cations, or abilities can you provide as a Board member? Please include your educational background. I am very detail oriented. Before making a decision, I read all background information and ask questions. What is your occupation? 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