Executive Director Summary:

It has been a while since I addressed the membership and so much has happened these past few months.  The chapter is in its 45th year in Arizona.  That is an amazing accomplishment, we were formed seven years after the national office, and we are stronger than ever before.

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How to Successfully Pass Any HOA Measure in Your Community

Generally, HOA Boards can handle much of the community's day-to-day operations without needing member approval, ensuring smooth functioning and progress. However, certain decisions—like special assessments, by-law changes, or significant community projects—require membership approval. Whether the measure is big or small, securing the necessary votes can sometimes feel daunting

 
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How Community Associations Can Get the Most Efficiency from Their Banking Relationship:

A dynamic and consultative banking relationship might not be at the top of your priority list for creating and realizing growth for Community Associations and management companies. However, there could be reasons to amend the list when you consider the opportunities your banker can offer. 


 

“Like” With Caution: Why Every Arizona HOA Needs a Social Media Policy:

Social media has changed the way homeowners communicate—and that includes how they engage with their HOA. From community Facebook pages to neighborhood group chats, digital platforms are now central to community engagement. But for many Arizona HOAs, the rise of online interaction has outpaced the rules designed to manage it.


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HOA Board Surveys Help Management Companies:

Too often when a HOA management company learns the HOA board they work for has an issue with them, it is too late to fix. The first and only indication usually comes in the form of a certified letter stating your management company has been terminated due to one of your employees’ performance or lack thereof. With 22 years of experience in the HOA industry, I have to admit I got one of these certified letters when I owned Golden Valley Property Management. The experience taught me a valuable lesson. The best way to minimize HOA turnover is through regularly communicating with board members.


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Dear Cathy Ann Irvine

Have a situation you are not sure how to handle? Have a question you don’t want to ask your Supervisor? Are You a Homeowner Leader that isn’t sure they are getting the best advice from their vendor partners? Cathy Ann Irving is here to help! Read her latest advice...

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We hope you enjoyed this month's newsletter! If you have any suggestions or topics you'd like to see in future editions, feel free to reach out to Edel Stein @ info@cai-az.org.