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Some of these regulations will directly affect property
value, especially if they require decisions about the
association’s budget or routine maintenance. help build your resume and perhaps help advance your
career? Any kind of community volunteer service is
favorable in the eyes of future employers.
2. Correct Problems
Are you noticing problems in our community, such
as lack of parking and maintenance? Maybe there’s a
problem with unruly neighbors? You can take charge
now and help to correct them by being a part of the
board. 8. Learn Leadership Skills
Serving on our HOA Board can teach you more
than what you imagine. It gives you a chance to hone
leadership skills, take charge of issues and work with
others to fix them.
3. Meet More of your Expectations
Did you have certain expectations when you bought
your home in the community? Are your expectations
being met? By serving on our HOA board, you
can achieve your expectations of a more perfect
community much sooner by working with your
neighbors.
4. Gain Better Understanding of the ByLaws
Volunteering as an HOA board member will make
you well-versed in laws and regulations related to
community associations and maintenance. It will also
give you a good grasp of finances and budgeting.
9. Give Back to the Community
One way to give back to your neighbors and
community is to serve on our HOA Board, which
allows the opportunity to make good decisions that
will have a positive impact on everyone.
10. Meet Neighbors
Our HOA Board meetings is the best place to meet
your neighbors and to know more about them. It gives
you a chance to socialize and make friends with others
living in your neighborhood.
Finally, I’d like to wish each one of you the most joyous
holiday season. I hope you all enjoy this special time
with your loved ones. Please say a special prayer for
the servicemen and women who are away from their
families protecting us, so that we may continue to
enjoy this holiday season and many more to come!
5. Have Fun Experiences
Taking on some of your association’s tasks does not
have to be boring. It can be fun, especially when you
get to socialize, work with your neighbors and come up
with creative ideas on how to make your community
Have a wonderful and festive Thanksgiving everyone!
run better.
Sincerely,
6. Learn Life Lessons
As an HOA board member, you learn valuable life
lessons about working as a team. You learn to share
your interests and responsibilities with others, and
at the same time, you understand the importance of
valuing others’ opinions before making decisions.
Lithea Beck
7. Help Build a Resume
Did you know volunteering on our HOA Board can
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