A once-vacant lot in the Bishop Manor community in Santa Ana, Calif., has been transformed into a vibrant playground thanks in part to the CAI Orange County Regional Chapter. A celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this year capped off the months-long renovation project. Before the project, the lot primarily housed an aging, unsafe play structure and a dirt field used by local stray cats.
Community associations develop and nurture many partnerships over the years, but seasoned professionals and volunteers say the relationship between an association and its management company is arguably the most significant.
For many homeowners, joining their association board may seem like an obligation rather than an opportunity. However, it can be transformative both personally and for the broader community. As a long-time board member, I know our community’s strength begins with individual volunteers.
In the wake of the devastating Texas floods that ravaged Kerr County and parts of the Texas Hill Country in July, the Paloma Lake community and FirstService Residential sprang into action to help. While none of our residents or communities sustained direct damage, in moments like these, we are all neighbors.
April is National Volunteer Month, an excellent time to celebrate the volunteers that help community associations thrive. Fiduciary duty is a critical component of successful volunteer leadership. It governs every decision and every action a board takes.
