KEEP PMC AFFORDABLE AND LET THE MEMBERS VOTE!

Please vote for Debbie Bailey, James (Jim) Dickson III, Tom Ceglia and Mark Blethen.

— Members for the Members —

Dear PMC friends and neighbors,

This election season, we're standing behind candidates who are deeply committed to Keeping Pine Mountain Club affordable, safe, and guided by the voices of its Members. Our endorsed candidates bring a shared vision rooted in:

  • Fiscal Responsibility: Prioritizing smart budgeting and cost-effective decisions to protect your dues and keep our community financially healthy.
  • Accountability: No more decisions behind closed doors and making decisions based on the best interest of our Membership.
  • Trust & Transparency: Building confidence through open communication, honest leadership, and decisions members can clearly understand and rely on.
  • Collaboration & Community Input: You deserve to be heard. Member feedback is not just welcomed, it's essential.
  • Emergency Preparedness & Fire Risk Mitigation: From defensible space to disaster plans, we support proactive, expert-informed strategies that keep PMC safe.
  • Operational Efficiency: Streamlining processes to save money and improve service across all areas, maintenance, management, and more.
  • Ethical Leadership: Restoring confidence to our Membership. Every decision made with integrity, fairness, and the long-term health of our mountain village in mind.
  • Responsible Planning & Asset Stewardship: Prioritizing essential repairs and maintenance first, avoiding unnecessary projects, preventing costly deferred maintenance, and ensuring all improvements are financially sustainable for our community.

This isn't just about one vote - it's about the kind of leadership that listens, acts with integrity, and puts the needs of members first.

Let's keep PMC affordable.
Let's protect what we love.
Let's make sure members have a voice in every step forward.

Vote for transparency. Vote for responsibility. Vote for the team that believes in YOU.

BE SAFE AND GET YOUR BALLOTS MAILED BY JUNE 20th

(Ballots must physically be received to the Carlsbad office by noon on Saturday, June 21. Reminder: They CANNOT be hand delivered to the PMCPOA office)

As a reminder, the election will be held on June 20th. We are happy to announce that this year, members will once again have the option to deposit their completed ballots in a secure ballot box located in the clubhouse lobby, or hand-deliver their ballots on the morning of the election between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. We hope that bringing these options back to the membership will provide greater convenience and encourage increased voter participation.

OUR ENDORSEMENTS FOR 2026
(3 candidates will serve a 3 year term and 1 candidate will serve a 1 year term)

Debbie Bailey

Debbie Bailey

Dear fellow PMC Members, I am running to serve our community, and ensure your assessments are used responsibly, with a commitment to accountability, transparency, and long-term sustainability. While preserving and strengthening the amenities outlined in our CC&Rs for the benefit of all members, I also recognize that many of us chose Pine Mountain Club for its peaceful, nature-filled, and affordable lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We must listen to all voices and remain focused on keeping PMC affordable, because our property values, and our community, depend on it. (Read More)

As a homeowner in PMC since 2009, I care deeply about preserving both the financial stability of our community and the quality of life that makes it special. I believe we can maintain our amenities without placing unnecessary financial burden on members, but it requires thoughtful oversight and responsible decision-making.

Within PMC, I have served on the Budget & Finance Committee and the Governing Documents Committee. I have also served as President, Treasurer, and Secretary of the PMC Commercial Property Owners Association (PMC-CPOA), helping lead major community events such as Wine in the Pines and the Lilac Festival. Outside of PMC, I served as a PTA President in Bakersfield and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, an MBA, and a Teaching Credential.

I bring a strong professional background that combines education, business, and real estate. I have been a high school teacher for over 15 years (retiring this June), previously served as a college professor, and currently work in real estate (since 2017) and residential lending (since 2024). I am also a commissioned Notary Public, which further supports my attention to detail and understanding of legal and financial documents. This background gives me a practical understanding of property values, budgeting, and the real financial impact decisions have on homeowners.

I have also served as a seasonal firefighter with both the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management on engine and helitack crews, where I gained firsthand experience in fire safety and risk management, an essential priority for our mountain community.

As a wife and mother, I value the importance of community, safety, and creating a place where families can thrive. I also actively enjoy the amenities PMC offers, from golf, tennis, and pickleball to the pool, clubhouse dining, and time spent at the equestrian center when my children were younger.

If elected, my priorities will be:

  • Protecting affordability and preventing unnecessary financial strain on members.
  • Ensuring responsible management of amenities so they remain available to members, without creating unreasonable ongoing financial losses.
  • Increasing transparency and accountability in Board decisions.
  • Prioritizing fire safety and infrastructure to protect our homes and community.

PMC is a unique and special place. I am committed to making balanced, responsible decisions that reflect the best interests of all members.

I would be honored to earn your vote.

Debbie Bailey
Candidate, Board of Directors
Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association

James (Jim) Dickson III

James (Jim) Dickson III

I am submitting my candidacy for the Board of Directors of the Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association. My platform philosophy is that of a commitment to disciplined governance, financial oversight, and long-term community stability.

I bring over 24 years of law enforcement experience, including the past six years serving as the Commanding Officer of a specialized Homicide Unit, where I oversee twenty six detectives responsible for complex and high-stakes investigations. In this capacity I have developed a reputation for detailed case management, accountability, and results driven leadership. (Read More)

Earlier in life, I served as a Marine Corps Officer, where I developed the leadership principles, discipline, and commitment to service that continue to guide me today. This foundation has served me well throughout my career, driving me to implement Department-wide improvements within the Los Angeles Police Department that have enhanced operational efficiency, reduced redundancies, and saved both time and public resources. These efforts required a deep understanding of large-scale budgeting, resource allocation, organizational restructuring, and the leveraging of technology as a force multiplier.

I hold degrees in Finance and Political Science from Texas A&M University, providing a strong academic foundation in both fiscal management and public policy. In addition, I served for two years on the FBI’s White Collar Crime Task Force, where I worked on investigations involving fraud and financial crimes. This experience has given me a trained eye for identifying irregularities, ensuring accountability, and safeguarding against misuse of funds—an area where strong oversight is essential. As a result, I am well-equipped to evaluate financial performance, identify inefficiencies, and provide critical oversight of expenditures—skills directly applicable to the governance of Pine Mountain Club.

Beyond my professional background, I have a deep personal connection to Pine Mountain Club. I have been a property owner and member of this community since 2013. This community represents a place of peace, natural beauty, and balance, and I value what it offers to all who live here. I am also passionate about the equestrian lifestyle; I worked as a ranch hand in Tennessee for two years on an active cattle ranch, using horses daily. That experience shaped my appreciation for land stewardship, responsibility, and the traditions that are part of communities like ours.

My approach to serving Pine Mountain Club is grounded in ensuring accountability for both fiscal decisions and operational efficiency, providing strong oversight to prevent fraud and mismanagement, and advocacy for Member representation – particularly on significant expenditures and major community decisions. I believe Pine Mountain Club benefits from leadership that is objective, informed, transparent, and committed to representing the interests of the entire community.

I am committed to preserving what makes Pine Mountain Club unique while ensuring it is managed responsibly for current and future members. I would be honored to serve and to bring disciplined leadership, financial insight, and a strong sense of accountability to the Board.

James (Jim) Dickson III
Candidate, Board of Directors
Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association

Tom Ceglia

Tom Ceglia

I'm proud to call Pine Mountain Club my home, and I'm committed to helping ensure it remains a place that is affordable, well-managed, and enjoyable for everyone who lives here.

I bring over 40 years of experience in the special effects industry, including working as a licensed pyrotechnics professional and business owner. For more than 30 years, I've successfully owned and operated my business, which has required strong oversight, disciplined budgeting, and the ability to make practical decisions that keep operations running efficiently. I understand what it takes to manage resources, control costs, and deliver results, and I believe those same principles are essential for effective leadership on our board. (Read More)

My approach is grounded in fiscal responsibility. I believe Pine Mountain Club must remain affordable and equitable for all members, and that we have an obligation to be thoughtful and accountable in how we spend association funds. We should focus on properly maintaining what we have, making improvements where they make sense, and avoiding large, poorly planned projects that risk wasting member resources without delivering real value.

Our amenities are an important part of what makes this community special. As a previous horse owner and an avid golfer, I personally use and appreciate what Pine Mountain Club has to offer. At the same time, I believe these amenities must be managed efficiently, with strong oversight, so they remain assets to the community, not financial liabilities. Where facilities cannot be maintained effectively, we should evaluate practical, cost-effective solutions that benefit the entire membership.

I am also committed to open communication and greater member involvement. I believe major decisions- especially those involving significant expenditures or long-term direction-should reflect the community's voice. Members deserve a meaningful role in shaping the future of Pine Mountain Club, and I will support efforts to expand transparency and create opportunities for broader input.

Pine Mountain Club is not just where I live, but it's where I've chosen to invest my time and future. I care deeply about this community and want to help ensure it is managed responsibly, sustainably, and in a way that serves all members.

If elected, I will bring a practical, experienced, and balanced approach to the Board, with a focus on accountability, sound decision-making, and doing what is best for the entire community.

Tom Ceglia
Candidate, Board of Directors
Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association

"Our platform IS NOT to remove any of the amenities currently enjoyed and mandated by our CC&R's, but to manage them better, together."

Bylaws

  • Bylaw 10.12 – Reserve Funds (June 2025): Establishes reserve management policies in a way that is visible to POA members and not easily changed without proper transparency.
  • Bylaw 10.13 – Borrowing Restrictions (October 2025): Limits the POA’s ability to incur debt without member approval.
  • Bylaws 14.01 / 14.02 – Effective Date / Adoption and Amendment of Bylaws (December 2025): Eliminates immediate effectiveness of mid-year board-only bylaw changes; all future bylaw changes require ratification by POA members before taking effect.
  • Bylaw 10.03 – Budget Formation (January 2026): Minor correction of a prior error related to budget formation.
  • Bylaw 10.09 – Fiscal Responsibility (Bistro Bylaw) (March 2026): Clarifies and corrects an improperly amended bylaw, emphasizing proper management of amenities.
  • Bylaw 8.06 – Duties of the Chair (April 2026): Prohibits unilateral actions by the board chair.
  • Bylaw 11.01 – Standing Committees: Adds the Bear Committee and Equestrian Committee.

Our previous 5 endorsements were all elected in 2025!

Nichole Gates

Madison Bottorff

Andrea Schoening

Joshua Arman

Douglas Wilde

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Fri May 16th 5pm-8pm Meet the Candidates PMCPOA Condor Room
Sun May 18th 10am-12pm Meet the Candidates PMCPOA Condor Room
Sat June 21st 1:00pm Annual Meeting & Election of Directors PMCPOA Condor Room