Jonathan doesn’t need a compromise as suggested by Mr. Olson’s Editorial (Chaska Herald, February 28, 2008). It needs a competent Board of Director’s who understand the nuances of leading, not managing, one of the largest non-profit corporation’s of it’s type in the United States. It needs a board whose goal is to follow its’ rules, or work to change them as provided by the rules, and fulfill it’s fiduciary responsibilities to its members. No one claimed the charge is easy and it certainly shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Last week the residents of the Jonathan Association learned of another unfortunate act of mismanagement by the leadership of the Board of Directors. According to the Star-Tribune, an Association employee is accused of misappropriation of Association funds. One may wonder, "Where was the Association Executive Director?" Oh, that's right. The majority of the Board of Directors didn't feel it was necessary to have an Executive Director. Where was the Association Manager?