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Pam Home, a dedicated HOA board member, shares creative ways to save money, engage homeowners, and protect investments
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Pam Home, an exemplary HOA board member at Union Terrace Cooperative, proves what it means to be a true board hero. In this episode, Pam dives into the importance of reserve studies and explains how following them can help avoid special assessments. She shares innovative methods she’s used to save money for the community, including acquiring free plants and decorative fencing from nearby construction sites. Pam also discusses the challenges of engaging homeowners, her experience with hybrid board meetings, and the value of professional property management. Union Terrace Cooperative operates with a $300,000 annual budget and a reserve fund currently at 30%, and Pam is on a mission to improve those numbers.

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Chapters

00:00 PAY ATTENTION to Your Reserve Study
01:25 Introduction to HOA Board Hero Pam Home
02:25 What First Motivated Pam to Join Her HOA & Her First Experiences
05:35 The Special Talents Pam Brings to Her HOA Board
09:17 Pam’s Experience Recruiting Board Members
11:34 Ad Break - Kevin Davis Insurance Services
12:03 How Pam’s HOA Conducts Their Meetings
15:20 What’s Keeping Pam’s HOA Motivated
18:04 How She Communicates With Her Board to Resolve Conflicts
19:33 Pam’s HOA Annual Budget
22:16 Pam’s Thoughts on the Value of a Professional Property Manager
24:47 Pam’s Closing Thoughts for Board Members

The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization. Please seek advice from licensed professionals.

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