Mitch Grant, Area 3 Board of Directors Candidate

I have thrown my hat in the ring to run for the Area 3 Director position. I appreciate being given the opportunity to introduce myself and to share some comments regarding this decision.

You may ask, why have I decided to run? In that regard, a number of folks that I respect suggested that I should consider doing this. After looking into it, I concluded that I likely was qualified for this position and could make a contribution to the Club. I would like to share with you why I think that might be.

I spent most of my first 40 years of life as a hard-core sports car racing fan; after that I spent 30 years as an active racer; then, once I retired from driving, I created a goal to spend as much of the next 20 years paying back the sport that has meant so much to me — I’m now in my ninth year serving as a Flag Marshal, and in my third and final term as a Central Florida Region District Governor. I also think that my 37-year professional career in Commercial Banking helped to prepare me for this role. Bottom line — I do believe that I am both qualified and prepared.

So, if elected, what would I hope to accomplish?

1. First, I promise to act as a conscientious steward of the assets of the Club.
2. I promise to represent all the Regions in Area 3 in an informed, honest, and equitable manner, and to serve as a reliable conduit of information.
3. I intend to focus on the following strategic issues:
1. I believe it is critical that all Board deliberations must always consider the interests of both the Club and the Regions. I pledge to always ask, and understand, how any actions being considered will impact both entities.
2. I also believe it is important to consider the financial challenges that our Club, Regions, and members are facing, and to ensure that any costs our members and Regions are asked to bear are reasonable and appropriate.
3. I intend to stress that Area 3 operates in an extremely competitive market environment — with other organizations constantly vying for our participants and volunteers. Clearly, to survive and thrive in this environment we need to meet these challenges. To do that we need to focus on creating a welcoming and pleasant environment, on delivering a continuum of high value products, and on providing engaging membership experiences.
4. I do believe that one of the Club’s greatest challenges is the need to improve communications — both with members, and with the outside world.
5. Finally, I pledge to approach everything I do in this role as a strong adherent to the SCCA’s One Team doctrine — understanding that we will all win and succeed only if we work together as One Team.

I appreciate being able to share these thoughts with you. I will value any thoughts or suggestions that you may wish to share with me.

Thank you,
Mitch Grant
Email: grantthree@aol.com