The Daniel Island Community Association (DICA), which includes all single-family homes and townhomes south of I-526 (excluding Daniel Island Park Association and Daniel Island Town Association properties), transitioned to a property owner-controlled Board in 2021. Below are some key dates for the 2026 election of the Board of Directors.
Important Dates
- September 29th, 2026: DICA Board nominations begin.
- October 5th, 2026, by noon: Last day to submit your name for the slate of DICA candidates.
- November 3rd at 6 AM – November 9th at 6 PM, 2026: Election of 3 DICA Board members.
- November 16th, 2026: DICA Annual Meeting and Announcement of New Board Members.
Current DICA Board of Directors
- Anatoli Semenoff – President – 2nd term expires 12/31/2027
- Lou Valente – Vice President – 1st term expires 12/31/2026
- Mark Palchak – Treasurer – 1st term expires 12/31/2026
- Matt MacCormack – 1st term expires 12/31/2027
- Lauren Barber – 1st term expires 12/31/2027
- Hoce Kalkas – 1st term expires 12/31/2027
- Open spot for Board Member That Resigned
Timing and Procedure
In 2026, there will be 3 Directors elected for a two-year term. Lou Valente and Mark Palchak are both completing their first two-year term and are eligible to be reelected. Additionally, there is currently an open position for a Board Member who resigned in 2026. The three new directors’ terms will begin on January 1, 2027.
Board Candidate Nominations
Please submit by email the candidate’s name, address, email, phone number, a photograph, and no more than 2 paragraphs describing professional background and leadership qualifications to Danielle.Stix@dicommunity.org by noon on October 5th, 2026. The slate of DICA candidates will be published in the POA electronic newsletter on October 6th, October 13th, October 20th, October 27th, and November 3rd, the weeks leading up to the election.
Board Election
The election will take place over seven days, November 3 – November 9, 2026, via an electronic ballot. To validate the election, we must meet a quorum of 10% of the Property Owners in DICA to participate in the election. This means a total of 203 DICA properties need to vote to validate the election. If you are unable to vote electronically on any of these days, you will be able to cast a paper ballot at the POA office during office hours (Monday-Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM) from November 3 – November 9 as well.
YOU MUST HAVE ONE VALID EMAIL ADDRESS REGISTERED WITH THE POA TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION. This is to confirm your status as a property owner, to ensure your eligibility to vote in this DICA Board election, and will also be where your voter’s code and the ballot will be emailed when it is time to vote. To confirm your email address on file or to register your email address with the POA, please email Danielle Stix at danielle.stix@dicommunity.org by 4:30 PM on October 20th, 2026, with your one preferred email address that you check most frequently as well as your property address.
Voting will be open at 6:00 AM on November 3rd and will close at 6:00 PM on November 9th. The winners will be announced at the annual meeting on November 16th, 2026. You must vote for 3 board members for the voting system to accept your ballot. Only ONE vote per property will be allowed pursuant to the Bylaws. Additional information regarding the election and the election process will be sent out closer to the election date.
The roles and responsibilities of DICA Board members may be found in the DICA Bylaws, Section C, on the POA website. The DICA Board will continue to meet at least on a quarterly basis beginning in January 2027.
If you have any questions regarding the DICA transition, please email Mary Stuart Sutton at MaryStuart.Sutton@dicommunity.org.
If you have any questions regarding registering your email address to vote, please email Danielle Stix at danielle.stix@dicommunity.org.
