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Common HOA Documents

New to a Homeowners Organization or simply looking to refresh your memory? Familiarize yourself with these common HOA documents.

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The Offices and Responsibilities of an HOA Board of Directors

You know that there is an active HOA in your neighborhood and as a resident, you feel you should be involved in the association. Not to mention, it would be wise to get to know the board of directors a little bit better. To help you understand who the board is and what they do,…

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The Basic Principals of a Homeowners Association

  Many new homeowners find that the home purchasing process is a challenge. When you combine that with the addition of a Homeowners Association (or HOA) the process can seem downright overwhelming. Though not necessarily a secret, the world of HOA’s is largely unknown to those who aren’t involved in one.  At its simplest, an…

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See Strength In Numbers: The Annual PTA or PTO Audit

The annual PTA/PTO financial review (aka audit) is something that often strikes fear into the hearts of many Treasurers and committee members.  Many consider this mandatory task a tiresome burden at best or a complete nightmare at worst; but it doesn’t have to be that way. DEVELOP A NETWORK Utilize your local PTA/PTO community to streamline…

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How to Manage Church Members More Effectively

Church membership is an important aspect of any congregation. The careful tracking of families and individual members shows an organized professionalism that is crucial in the administration of a church.Traditional methods of membership tracking are prone to errors. Excel spreadsheets can be difficult to manage and share amongst pastors and church administrators. Another error-prone tracking method…

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Can You Get Membership Management Software Free?

Yes you can! Announcing Member Tracker. This type of membership software through other providers starts at $30 per month and increases with the more members you get. So as your organization grows, your cost goes up. No thanks! Why not fix your cost at $0 and be on your way with that decision?MemberTracker is the easy…

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PTA Transitions from Elementary to Middle School

The transition from an Elementary school to Middle School does not just befall the student. Parents are affected as well, not simply in terms of location but in terms of a new set of dynamics for your student’s learning environment and for those who support them, like the PTA. Logistics are different. Students will no…

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HOA Board Minutes

The HOA Board Minutes: What are they? What should be included? HOA Board minutes can be invaluable. Oftentimes it is done by a voted-in Secretary, and since Board terms are generally a year (sometimes more) there is a certain amount of turnover in the position of the minute takers. Anyone reviewing the minutes should have…

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Nonprofit New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Ducks in a Row

2015. Can you believe Y2K was a whole 15 years ago? We may not be facing a millennium-based computer bug meltdown, but time of year is wrought with its own set of challenges. Holiday shopping, school breaks, vacations, and more social interaction than you’re used to. All of that can add up to a lot of stress.…

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How to Handle Conflict if You’re on the HOA Board

Conflicts are not uncommon for any HOA. Since the recession, finance issues with developers, foreclosures and other unfortunate deals have left many HOA’s having a tough time getting their functionality on track. It is understandable that owning a home is a huge investment and when owners of a similar asset come together with different ideas…