Governance Resources

Developing Community Spirit

Filed Under Building Community, Governance

Posted September 20, 2011

Homeowner associations are the perfect vehicle for transforming neighbors into friends and for creating community loyalty, responsibility, and empowerment. These are important traits for a community to cultivate because they will lead to strong, cohesive, and ultimately happier communities. In order to develop these traits in your community consider incorporating a few of the followingGo to Resource

Dealing with Difficult People in a HOA

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted September 20, 2011

Dealing with difficult people in any setting can be a real challenge. But in homeowner associations, where the person who is difficult is your neighbor, there exists an entirely new level of difficulty. Where we live means a lot more to us than any other physical environment. Our home is our castle. It is whereGo to Resource

Building “Community” Within Your Community

Filed Under Building Community, Governance

Posted September 20, 2011

Community spirit means pride in a community. Building community spirit creates an emotional equity allowing residents to have an invested interest in their community. The key to having a spirited community doesn’t rest in the size or the wealth of the association, but rather the enthusiasm and energy of the residents. Community associations throughout theGo to Resource

To Inform or Not to Inform – That Is the Question

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted September 17, 2011

With an increase in the amount and type of information available online, many homeowners associations have turned to increasingly sophisticated means of staying in touch with members. Associations are now supplementing the traditional newsletter with password protected bulletin boards on association websites and blast emails notifying members of upcoming events. As a result, residents haveGo to Resource

Thinking of Running for the Board? Eight Questions You Need to Ask Yourself First

Filed Under Governance, Misc

Posted September 17, 2011

Do I have the time to devote to my duties and responsibilities as a board member? Being a board member can consume significant amounts of time each month. Don’t volunteer if you don’t have the time to do the job right or can’t attend meetings. Do I work well with others? A board of directorsGo to Resource

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