There has been much discussion recently in HOA circles regarding the language of Florida’s HB 319. This bill, as written, would have included mandatory education and certification for people who serve on the board of directors of a homeowners association. The current law only mandates certification for condominium and timeshare board members. Unfortunately, the section concerning education for HOA boards was removed from the bill.
All hope is not lost, however, as educational opportunities abound for board members who are interested in learning more about the system, and the laws that govern it. This column, over the next few weeks, will focus its attention on some of those opportunities in South Florida.
CMC Florida, an Associa company, recently announced a free board workshop to be held on Thursday, February 16 for its board member clients.
Building successful communities for more than 30 years, Associa is North America’s largest community association management firm and serves its clients with local knowledge, national resources and comprehensive expertise. Based in Dallas, Associa and its 8,000 employees operate more than 140 branch offices in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
The seminar will be atthe Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL 33771, and runs from 8:30amuntil 12:00pm. Topics will include a legal forum presented by Becker & Poliakoff, an insurance forum presented by BB&T Insurance Services, and an emergency preparedness forum presented by American Building Contractors, Inc. Immediately following the presentations will be a Q&A session for attendees to ask questions and voice their concerns. Refreshments will also be served.
“We are excited to hold this board workshop for our board member clients,” said Kirk Bliss, President and CEO of CMC Florida. “With Becker & Poliakoff, BB&T Insurance Services, and American Building Contractors, Inc. presenting, we are confident attendees will walk away with a greater knowledge in legal, insurance, and emergency preparedness.”
Community Management Concepts, Inc., provides community association management services and developer consulting to clients on the West Coast of Florida (Pasco County through Sarasota County). Since 1972, its sole focus has been to provide quality cost-effective management services to its client communities to enhance the lifestyles of its residents throughout the state of Florida. To learn more, please visit www.cmcfla.com or find us on Facebook by visiting www.Facebook.com/Associa and searching for Community Management Concepts, Inc.
If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP to the workshop by calling CMC at (727) 535-2424, or email info@cmcfla.com.
To learn more about Associa and its charitable organization, Associa Cares, go to www.associaonline.com and www.associacares.com. Find us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and watch us on You Tube.
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