BTW, What is the "Chappaqua Affect"?

I've been on the board for quite some time now (8 yrs). Came on after it was uncovered that 20 yr board veterans were also the "sponsors" and besides conflict of interests issues also did nothing to protect the other shareholders interests, did not enforce house rules, didn't even know the house rules and once a lawyer came into the building (which we were told "no lawyers") we found ourselves in years of litigation. It was a mess and topic deserves a separate conversation.

Anyhow, I found that when the board consisted of women or people others had "personal" vendettas against, the board was constantly challenge by non board shareholders. Our lives were made awful, elevator rides or any encounters were hostile. People just behaved like children. There were constant demands on the new board, constant complaints and criticisms, "secret meetings" where held to discredit the board and individuals were negatively discussed. It was awful.

I found whatever records were kept for 25 years Records were scattered about. Some things still in unopened envelops. Meeting notes were pitiful, if there were any, inadequately documented. Personal information was not protected (which was used against people when the board was replaced). I spend months shredding 25 year old materials and organizing whatever minutes and important documents I could find. I contacted the building's attorney and got correct format for minutes , notices, and agendas. I made a book of templates and for over 7 years kept pristine records!

I got flack all the time for mis-spelled words in an email! But, no one seemed to care about the previous years of improper board behavior and non-existent record keeping!

What I am finding now that I no longer keep the records is that they are not getting done and all the work I did is now lost or "misplaced". No one took charge!

All that work for nothing.