Visionary Governance
In order to understand how to effectively govern a community association, it is necessary to take a broad view of what the association’s purpose is, and to establish over-arching goals for the community. This is the fundamental role of the governing board of directors. although it is easy for boards to become mired in the minutiae that are inevitable whenever people and personalities cohabit and interact.
by Cathy Wade
CMCA®,AMS®,PCAM®
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Xeriscaping Saves Money and the Environment
How can homeowners and communities alike make changes that will have a positive affect on the environment, reduce the dependency on our natural resources, and ultimately save money? The solution is Xeriscape.
What is Xeriscape?
by Patti Jo Lewis
CMCA®,AMS®,PCAM®
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 Ready or Not...
No, this is not hide and seek, but the question remains: Are you ready or not? Colorado State University announced that in 2010 there will be 15 named storms - a very active year for storms - and that the El Nino effect will dissipate by summer. And they have the top ten hurricane names chosen already. Curious? So was I . . . here they are Alex, Bonnie, Colin, Danielle, Earl. Fiona, Gaston, Hermine, Igo and Julia. We’ve already seen Fiona, and Gaston can’t be far behind.
by Tosh Tricas
CMCA®,AMS®,PCAM®
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Architectural Review Made Easy
Homeowners who live in community associations have differing opinions and lifestyles, yet live in very close proximity. Like all groups that wish to live in harmony, community association boards of directors must seek to blend the individual’s rights with the desires of the majority of the members.
by Jeanette Catellier
CMCA®,AMS®,PCAM®
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Time Management
People often say that they need better time management. What exactly does that mean? Time passes regardless of our efforts to control it, manipulate it or, in a sense, manage it. If we cannot control time, what can we do?
by Wendy Murray
FEMV®,CMCA®,LCAM®
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