The following Board Members will continue their terms through 2007:  Bob Horswill, Kevin Mackin, Don Milroy, Carol Peterson, Leslie O'Hara and Meryl Schaffer.  Gay Carrozo, Pat Gordon, Susie Kett and Kim Peacock are current Board Members who have terms that expire this year and would like to renew for another term.  Pat Bieneman and Mike Spallone are PIE members who are funning for vacant positions.  Please vote to accept these candidates and/or write in candidates.  You may vote for any or all of the candidates.

Pat Bieneman

I moved to Palm Island fulltime in 2004 with my husband, Peter, from Orcas Island in Washington State’s San Juan Islands.  We were seasonal residents for three years prior to moving to the island.  We live in Hidden Cove Estates on the north end of the island, and I serve as our homeowners’ association treasurer and as a member of the Board of Directors.  I am a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty’s Englewood office, and am a member of the Technology Committee of the Englewood Area Board of Realtors.  Prior to real estate, my husband and I owned a fundraising distribution business in Washington State for 16 years.  During that time, I served multiple terms on the Board of Directors and/or as an officer of that industry’s trade association and chaired their Public Relations Committee for 8 years.  I love this island and believe it is important to be actively involved in and give service to our island community.

Gay Pierson Carrozo

Gay is from Rochester New York.  Went to boarding school in Greenwich, Conn.  (Rosemary Hall).  Went to Eastman School of Music (voice major).  There two years.  Went to the University of Florence, Italy as a voice major.   Met my husband, Bill Carrozo, in summer stock theatre, married three years later.  Two children, Bill and Charley, two grandchildren, Heather and Matt.  EMT on volunteer ambulance in Pittsford, NY (also served on the Board of Directors).  Also on Board of Directors of Palm Island Village #1.  Teacher – 3,4,5 year-olds.  Helped start Nursery Schools in city schools.  Lead parenting skills twice per month.  Enjoy sports and bridge.

Pat Gordon

I have been a full time resident of the island since 1997; but have owned a condo and vacationed here since 1983.  I have served 4 years of the PIE board previously as Treasurer and President.  I have been a member of the Advisory Committee and have volunteered on the Island Turtle Patrol for 9 years, as well as being a Don Pedro Island State Park volunteer for 4 years.

I am retired so would have the time to devote to the board.  I am most passionately concerned with maintaining the island lifestyle and habitat as it currently is.  I would prefer if we could go back to the way it was 7 years ago; but realize that is not realistic.  The next best thing then, is to hold the line for where we are right now and not lose any more ground.

Susan Kett

Susan has been a member of the PIE board and is seeking re-election for a 4th term.  She is a full-time resident on Don Pedro and in her other life, taught at a high school in Ann Arbor, MI.  Susan now teaches bridge to a class of about 15 Islanders.  She is the chair of the Social Committee of PIE, has been active in all PIE activities and enjoys being involved in planning Island events.

Kim Peacock

My husband, Don Milroy, and I discovered these beautiful islands 2 ½ years ago.  Choosing this for our retirement, we bought a unit in Colony Don Pedro and two lots.  We’re now building our “dream home” in the Preserve of Don Pedro.  For the last 15 years, I’ve been running our nut processing and confections manufacturing company located in Texas.  Previously, I managed public relations departments for several large corporations.  I’ve also served multiple terms on the Board of Directors of the Arlington, Texas Chamber of Commerce. I serve on the PIE board as Secretary and I am also the webmaster of www.piecesofpie.org.  I think that PIE should remain a non-political entity on the island.  I think that any board member’s role should be to serve the interests of the majority of residents; to improve what we have while maintaining and protecting the natural and peaceful nature of the island.

Mike Spallone

I was born in Elmira, N.Y. in 1955.  The oldest of seven, I attended college at Saint Bonaventure University, graduating in 1979.  Following graduation, I began working at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as a futures trader.  My wife, Kim, and I have been married for 24 years and we have 3 daughters and 2 sons who range in age from 13 to 23.  As a resident of Deerfield, Illinois, I was actively involved in the church and the community.  I was a Booster club member for 15 years; I also ran the annual Christmas Fundraiser in 1999 and 2000.  In addition, I was a part of the leadership committee that successfully raised $7.9 to rebuild Holy Cross School and church from 2001 – 2004.  In 1999, we purchased a home on Knight Island.  In 2005, Kim and I made a career decision to leave my profession and move to the island full-time.  Kim entered the real estate business and I stay home and raise our 3 youngest children.  We believe the quality of life for us and our children was one of the major factors for moving here.  As a permanent resident with more free time, I’ve had the opportunity to gain an understanding of the “pulse of the island”.  Through this insight, I will listen and convey some thoughts towards the general direction our island populace pursues.