Both the VHA and POA have their place in representing groups of Villagers. As a member of the VHA that claims to be independent of any Developer influence, I feel uncomfortable that only the VHA has mail pickup boxes at all postal locations in the Villages, past presidents of the VHA seem to be appointed to new government positions by the Developer and the VHA is given special treatment for tickets to the once a year Developer night program. As the VHA does many good things for the Village community, I retain my membership, participate in their activities, and try to look the other way to the things I mentioned that I believe are in conflict with the stated VHA position of total independence from the developer.
I believe that all groups should work together thru networking. And they should view the Developer as the most powerful entity in the community to then always keep communications open with them.
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