Committee Development:  Many say that committees are the lifeblood of homeowners associations.  And they are-more importantly, in a well organized association, committees are where it's at!  Community members often consider the board as the "best" place to be involved.  In a well-run community, all the important issues are first worked through and refinded by committees; then the board . . . to read more of this article by Sandi MacCalla, CDC Management Services, Inc., AAMC click here.

Happenings, In Case You Missed it . . .  The April 12, 2007 Chapter Luncheon was a huge success.  The meeting room was full and an extra table was set at the last minute to meet the demand.  This is an encouraging sign that the many efforts made by a number of members working together to reach out to our greater community paid off.  We were also delighted that . . . to read more of this article by Jo M. Flannery, Esq., Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC click here.

Leadership Skills - Part Two:  As we stated in our first installment in this leadership series, there are several key ingredients which form the benchmarks of leadership.  Essential skills, these key ingredients can be learned and developed by those who provide . . . to read more of this article by Daniel J. DeWalt, Goff & DeWalt, LLP click here.

What?  We Owe Income Taxes this Year?:   This spring, we have heard that question asked more often than in any year in recent memory.  Why?  As associations mature, reserve balances are increasing and a primary component of taxable income is interest earnings.  Other factors are increasing interest rates and . . . to read more of this article by Catherine Kuhn, CPA, Cagianut & Company, CPA click here.