At times, it can appear that trying to unify the board of a homeowner association is very much like herding cats. Freedom of expression is what America is all about, right? Well, yes and no. While it’s true each citizen is allowed freedom of thought and expression, having a group of special interests fighting over the same turf is contrary to the interests of the community at large. It is up to the Board President to build a team, a coalition that can prioritize and get the job done.