Welcome aboard mate. April "seems" lovely, kind and generous. I quoted "seems" because although she and the rest of the board seem kind via words on a board meeting someone in person is a totally different ball game.
The grouchiest person on a board could be the funniest in real life.
A few board members meet though, locals and Carlisle, so they would be the only ones to know for sure.
Still, posts can tell enough, mannerism and what kind of person they are.
It's hard enough with smiles to even gather a tone.....The internet, what a wonderful place!
(I'm actually really angry right now, but you'd never know)