Gross misconduct by Director/VP Carl Weinstein?

Look at how potentially dangerous the below quotes are that were taken from VP Weinstein’s emails and postings yesterday! “Two documents were submitted by the so-called Chef. One was a confidential introductory letter and the other SEPARATE document was his proposal and it was not marked confidential.

- AV Blog readers are asked to review the proposal in the above posting and see for themselves how wrong he is. “Neal: That’s what you get for listening to one board member and a bevy of womens’ club supporters who will NOT be the deciding factors in the selection of someone for our restaurant. Your proposal is terrible and so far from anything I forsee as being acceptable that I basically had ruled you out (Roz Berman has put me in charge of this project).

- AV Blog readers can see that Director Weinstein has openly insulted Chef Neal and his organization–as well as publicly denigrated all of the members of the SCA Women’s Club. He is out-of-control and he has proven he can not be trusted to fairly represent the SCA Board on important business matters.

After such gross misconduct, how can he be allowed to have anything to do with any SCA contract in the future?

I recall Carl’s statements from the last board meeting when his complained about “PREVIOUS” board’s inaction and laid the blame on the “PREVIOUS” board’s “micro-managing” every committee, and every project on the board’s agenda.

Now what are we treated to? The realization that CARL is “micro-managing” the Trumpets negotiations by telling Chef Neal; (“I basically had ruled you out - Roz Berman has put me in charge of this project ).” Why would he even say that to a legitimate restaurant operator BEFORE the selection process had begun?

Carl Weinstein said: “I never divulged Chef Neal’s proposal at the Board meeting and as far as my not initially giving you contact information for other proposals it is because I DONT TRUST YOU to keep information confidential. Two documents were submitted by the so-called Chef. One was a confidential introductory letter and the other SEPARATE document was his proposal and it was not marked confidential.”

Unfortunately, Carl’s lack of business experience (or something else) is clearly exposed. He fails to understand that as the board-designated lead for the trumpets project, he automatically shares in the responsibility for Shirley Cheri’s breach of confidentiality during the board meeting.

Neither Carl nor Roz Berman screened Shirley’s comments beforehand, and neither one attempted to stop Shirley from making and completing her mistake. Since both Carl and Roz have not hesitated in the past from rudely interrupting others whenever they choose, their inaction in this case is revealing!

Carl Weinstein admitted he knew that Chef Neal’s proposal was confidential, but now he wants us to believe he thought only the cover letter was protected? Ridiculous! See the following links to review the packages for yourself. And, while you are at it, look at the exceptional quality and obvious sincerity of Chef Neal’s proposals. It is no wonder that so many SCA members hold Neal Salvino in such high regard and are so upset at Carl’s unprofessional insults.
[5] http://blog.anthemvoice.org/__oneclick_uploads/2008/09/originalanthemproposalscacai-1.pdf
[6] http://blog.anthemvoice.org/__oneclick_uploads/2008/09/weinstein_insultschef-neal_questions.pdf

In addition, why would a MBA-trained businessman serving as a SCA director post something like “the so-called Chef”? Why would anyone make such a public slur? Carl Weinstein has no information for questioning Chef Neal’s credentials, and by publicly posting such an obnoxious denigration while serving as a Director, Carl may have damaged Chef Neal’s business reputation and exposed SCA to litigation. Why do we tolerate such misbehavior?

Many in the community often ask why the board appears to be so dysfunctional. After seeing this example of flawed thinking, misbehavior, and deception by Carl, Shirley, and Roz, perhaps some members will better understand why the board is in so much trouble in so many areas, and why I continue to insist that we must conduct a forensic audit to finally get on top of our finances?

Would you trust such people with managing your life savings? Of course not, but that is exactly what we are doing when we allow them to manage our many millions of dollars of community assets.

Bob Frank, SCA CAI Director

Posted per Eunice Bohannon’s Request:

Dear Bob and Kay,

Please publish my comments on Chef Neal’s proposal.

I sincerely hope any and all applicants for our restaurant do not pre-judge us by the actions and words of some of our officers. Responding in such an unprofessional manner only hurts our chances to resolve this very important issue. We expect professional service from the applicants and we must give it in return.

I normally do not eat out very often, and so was not too concerned as to who was chosen to occupy our restaurant and bar. HOWEVER, after reading Chef Neal’s Proposal I was very impressed with his offer.

The insults made to Chef Neal by our present V.P. were childish, disgusting and uncalled for, in my opinion. Even though I have never tasted Chef Neal’s food, I would definitely support the restaurant based on his proposal to our community, and will be delighted to have him, if he is chosen. His proposal proved him to be a gentleman. (That is more than I can say for our V.P.)

Thank you both for what you do for our association and its members.

Eunice Bohannon