Meet the 2026 Board Candidates

Jeff Clapham

Within the community I am a past Chair of the Nominations and Elections committee for the Board of Directors election and am a member or the Policy and Procedure committee. I am active with the Poker club and morning billiards group and also use the pools a great deal.

My wife and I have been snowbird residents/homowners in the Villa for over 6 years. My ties to the community stretch back to 1966, when the first members of my family moved to Dreamland Villa. My family has had nearly continuous residence here since that time. Because of these ties, my desire to see the community prosper is strong.

I believe that the main objectives of the Board should b e to maintain our 55+ status, maintain our assets, keep our dues as low as possibly, and encourage participation by members in our various groups and activities.

Thank you for your consideration.

Karolyn Grafton

My name is Karolyn Grafton. People here call me Karol with a "K". I was a school teacher for 47 years in the Roosevelt School District. I taught students wit special needs in grades 6-8 teaching them reading, writing, and math. In my spare time I worked at Circle K as a clerk and later as an assistant manager. While going to school for my teaching degree I worked at Motorola in the evenings.

I joined Dreamland Villa full time after my husband passed away in 2022. I am the secretary of the Singles club and th Quilting club. I play Hand Foot and Toe cards two nights a week. I delivered the Citizen for two years until my back started giving me trouble. I volunteer for Pancake Breakfasts and other food ventures at DVRC as well as in the office during membership.

I love living in Dreamland Villa and would like to be a part of the decisions made for our community. That is why I am running for the board.

John Pawloski Sr.

I would like to introduce myself to you. I am John Pawloski Sr. Marge and I are origianly from Western New York.

I enjoyed a very successful career in the construction field. I started as a plumber and then management. In 1978 I started my own corporation until retirement in 1998.

I was also an active volunteer firefighter for 32 years because it was important to "give back" to my community.

In 2003, we moved to Dreamland Villa. In 2004 I joined the MCSO Posse at Dreamland Villa. After 12 years of service I accomplished the office of Commander with the rank of Captain.

In 2013 I was appointed to the Board of Directors. I was voted Vice President and took over very briefly as President when John Matthews resigned. I was then elected for 2 more terms. In 2022 I was appointed to the Board, but did not seek an elected term. In November, 2025 I was appointed to the Board.

Now I am asking for your vote in the 2026 election. With my knowledge and experience I believe that I can contribute to Dreamland Villa Retirement Community's future.