Community Association Institute Articles
A benefit of our membership in the Community Association Institute is that every quarter we receive a volume of copyright-free articles. The content is designed to help those responsible for community newsletters, association websites, bulletin boards and other forms of communication for homeowners.
The volumes of articles are being made available "as is"; not every article is relevant to our situation here at Marineland Mobilehome Park. The articles are short, most are less than 200 words.
Below is an index of the articles by subject and title. To read an article, select the number from the Vol No column next to the article title. The document viewed will contain an entire volume of about 8 to 10 articles so you will need to scroll down to find the particular article you want to read.
Community Association Institute Article Index by Subject
Last Revised September 2011, Volume 23
| Subject | Title | Vol No |
|---|---|---|
| Board Candidates | Running for the Board --Do I Have What it Takes? | 02 |
| Board Candidates | We Want You! | 24 |
| Board Officers | Meet the President | 01 |
| Board Officers | About Our Association Secretary | 10 |
| Committees | How the Budget Committee Works | 04 |
| Committees | Volunteer for an Association Committee | 14 |
| Conservation | Tips for Saving Water | 07 |
| Conservation | Tracking Down Air Leaks | 08 |
| Conservation | Recycle that Cell Phone | 10 |
| Conservation | Power Down, Save Money | 11 |
| Conservation | Outdoor Water Conservation Tips | 13 |
| Conservation | Indoor Water Conservation Tips | 12 |
| Conservation | Tips for Keeping Water Clean | 14 |
| Conservation | Reduce Home Energy Bills | 15 |
| Conservation | Tips for Reducing Waste | 16 |
| Conservation | Saving Energy to Stay Cool | 22 |
| Conservation | Techno Trash | 25 |
| Contractors | About our Association Attorney | 04 |
| Contractors | About our Insurance Agent | 07 |
| Contractors | Assn Uses Reserve Specialist in Budget Preparation | 05 |
| Contractors | Call an Electrician | 14 |
| Contractors | Five Guidelines When Dealing with Contractors | 06 |
| Contractors | Our Community's Insurance Agent | 05 |
| Contractors | What Our Accountant Does for Us | 11 |
| Contractors | Clarifying the Manager's Role | 13 |
| Contractors | Contractor Caution | 19 |
| Contractors | The Value of Our Association Attorney | 23 |
| Finances | Working to Protect Your Money | 04 |
| Finances | Mortgage Loans--Do You Qualify | 07 |
| Finances | How the Budget is Prepared | 09 |
| Finances | Surviving Job Loss | 10 |
| Finances | Misconceptions about Property Values | 11 |
| Finances | Going Cashless | 19 |
| Finances | Prepare Now for Job Loss | 19 |
| Finances | Mortgage Relief for Distressed Homeowners | 20 |
| Finances/Assessment | Five Ways to Keep Fees Down | 02 |
| Finances/Assessments | Excuses, Excuses | 08 |
| Finances/Assessments | Assessments: The Best Bargain in Town | 03 |
| Finances/Assessments | Why a Fee Increase? | 02 |
| Finances/Assessments | Assessments as Important as Mortgages and Taxes | 04 |
| Finances/Assessments | Electronic Payments an Option for Assessments | 11 |
| Finances/Assessments | Understanding Special Assessments | 25 |
| Finances/Insurance | Are You Adequately Insured? | 03 |
| Finances/Insurance | Be Prepared for Disasters | 10 |
| Finances/Insurance | Critical Component: Insurance - Ours and Yours | 22 |
| Finances/Investments | About the Association's Investment Policy | 10 |
| Finances/Foreclosure | Resources to Avoid Foreclosure | 08 |
| Finances/Foreclosure | Beware of Foreclosure Scams | 09 |
| Finances/Foreclosure | When Foreclosure Is the Final Option | 23 |
| Finances/Reserves | Why Do We Need Reserves? | 01 |
| Finances/Reserves | Professionals Hired to Conduct Reserve Study | 16 |
| Finances/Saving Money | Saving for the Holidays | 15 |
| Finances/Saving Money | Frugal Ways to Stay Healthy | 17 |
| Finances/Taxes | Avoid Silly Mistakes on Your Tax Returns | 12 |
| Finances/Taxes | Tax Relief from Mortgage Forgiveness | 22 |
| Free Stuff | Free Online Gardening Newsletters | 13 |
| Free Stuff | Goodbye Clip, Hello Click | 14 |
| Free Stuff | Free Directory Assistance for Cell Phones | 12 |
| Free Stuff | Consumer Handbook Available | 15 |
| Free Stuff | Free Trees for Arbor Day | 21 |
| General | Community Associations by the Numbers | 04 |
| General | Who Lives in a Community Association? | 06 |
| General | Here?s What HOA Residents Have to Say | 01 |
| General | Go West, Young Man, Go West. And South! | 05 |
| General | Home Values Increase Faster in HOAs | 01 |
| General | What's So Great about Community Associations? | 06 |
| General | What is a Community Association? | 03 |
| General | Who Lives in Our Community? | 02 |
| General | The Purpose of Community Associations | 07 |
| General | Welcome, First-Time Buyers | 07 |
| General | Sounds Like a Good Idea | 09 |
| General | What Do Residents Think? | 09 |
| General | Community Association Fundamentals | 12 |
| General | Surviving Job Loss | 13 |
| General | Cold Weather Advice | 16 |
| General | Are HOA Residents Happy? | 19 |
| General | Avoiding Conflict with the Neighbors | 19 |
| General | Speak Easy | 19 |
| General | Homeowner Help?All in One Place | 19 |
| General | Sidestepping Solicitors | 19 |
| General | Statistics on Bed Bugs | 20 |
| General | The Mess in the Mailbox | 20 |
| General | Complaining Effectively | 21 |
| General | The Games Kids Play - and Debate | 24 |
| General | Reaching Others When Disasters Strike | 25 |
| Governance | Flags in Our Community Associations | 03 |
| Governance | What Is Strategic Planning? | 01 |
| Governance | Homeowner Rights & Responsibilities | 04 |
| Governance | Governing by Representation | 15 |
| Governance | Eyeing a Vision Statement | 16 |
| Governance | No Secrets (access to records) | 17 |
| Governance/Authority | Who Do They Think They Are? | 06 |
| Governance/Board Duties | What is this Thing Called Fiduciary Duty | 08 |
| Governance/Board Duties | What Your Association Board Does for You | 23 |
| Governance/Documents | Do You Know Where Your Association Documents Are? | 02 |
| Governance/Documents | Association Documents Open to Owners | 12 |
| Governance/Documents | What is a Board Resolution? | 09 |
| Governance/HO Forums | Calling all Homeowners | 02 |
| Governance/Voting | Get Registered. Vote! | 11 |
| Health | Organic or Conventional? Smarter Shopping, Better Health | 18 |
| Health | Heading Off Burnout | 17 |
| Health | Why Shop at the Farmers Market? | 21 |
| Health | Snow Removal: Watch Your Back | 24 |
| Maintenance | Beyond Lawn Care | 01 |
| Maintenance | A Pain in the Drain? | 05 |
| Maintenance | Help Keep Our Community Green | 03 |
| Maintenance | Why a Maintenance Schedule is Important | 08 |
| Maintenance | Home Improvement Reminders | 09 |
| Maintenance | Who's Responsible for What? | 11 |
| Maintenance | Increase Your Home's Value | 11 |
| Maintenance | Over Your Head | 23 |
| Maintenance/DIY | Big Tips for Small Fixes | 19 |
| Maintenance/Graffiti | Dealing with Graffiti | 14 |
| Maintenance/Household | Shedding Light on New Bulbs | 17 |
| Maintenance/Household | Care and Feeding of Your Garbage Disposal | 17 |
| Maintenance/Household | Clutter No More | 21 |
| Maintenance/Household | Mold Management | 23 |
| Maintenance/Household | Simple Stain-Removing Solutions | 24 |
| Maintenance/Landscaping | Curb Appeal Counts | 09 |
| Maintenance/Landscaping | Why We Contract for Professional Landscaping | 06 |
| Maintenance/Landscaping | Urban Gardening Basics | 21 |
| Maintenance/Landscaping | Lethal Lawns: Preventing Mushroom Poisoning | 25 |
| Maintenance/Termites | What?s Bugging You? | 02 |
| Maintenance/Pest Control | Do It Yourself Pest Control | 15 |
| Maintenance/Pest Control | Doing Your Part to Stop Invasive Species | 19 |
| Maintenance/Pest Control | Keep Your Backyard Bug-Free...Naturally | 22 |
| Meetings/Annual | All Residents Welcome at Annual Meetings | 11 |
| Renting | Tips for Successful Renting | 04 |
| Renting | Welcome to the Neighborhood | 06 |
| Renting | Important Information for Landlords | 15 |
| Resources/Websites | Government Support is One Click Away | 04 |
| Resources/Websites | Search Engine Basics | 21 |
| Rules | Are Our Rules Reasonable? | 06 |
| Rules | Rules for the Holidays | 23 |
| Rules/Design Review | Why Must the Association Approve My Fence? | 03 |
| Rules/Design Review | Why We Have a Design Review Process? | 16 |
| Rules/Due process | The Essentials of Due Process | 05 |
| Rules/Pets | Why Scoop the Poop? | 01 |
| Rules/Pets | Love Your Dog, Leash Your Dog | 07 |
| Rules/Pets | Stop That Barking! | 05 |
| Safety | Free Safety Information for Homeowners | 09 |
| Safety | Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | 21 |
| Safety | Stay Safe in the Water | 22 |
| Safety | Have a Safe Halloween | 23 |
| Safety | Association Crime Stoppers | 25 |
| Safety-Consumer Products | Protect Yourself from Vermiculite | 16 |
| Safety-Consumer Products | Website Names Recalled Products | 18 |
| Safety-Fire | The Importance of Fire Extinguishers | 03 |
| Safety-Fire | Safety Tips | 18 |
| Safety-Fire | Fire Safety Tips | 12 |
| Safety-Fire | Chimney Safety | 24 |
| Safety-Fire | Keep the Home Fires (Safely) Burning | 24 |
| Safety-Lead Paint | Lead Paint Warning | 15 |
| Safety-Lead Paint | Home Renovations Can Generate Lead 18 | 18 |
| Security/Safety | Community Policy on Security Cameras | 12 |
| Security/Safety | Tips on Protecting Your Identity During the Holidays | 15 |
| Security/Safety | Thieves in the Waste Basket | 14 |
| Security/Safety | Keep Warm, but Safe | 08 |
| Security/Safety | Government Urges Americans to be Prepared | 03 |
| Security/Safety | Tips to Discourage Burglars | 10 |
| Security/Safety | Reduce Threats to You and Your Children | 04 |
| Security/Safety | Influenza Pandemic: A Matter of When -- Not If | 05 |
| Security/Safety | Preparing for, Recovering from Fires | 08 |
| Security/Safety | National Preparedness Month | 11 |
| Security/Safety | Bike and Scooter Safety Tips | 14 |
| Security/Safety | Maintain Your Yard Safely | 17 |
| Security/Safety | How to Protect Your Family and Finances | 17 |
| Security/Safety | Tips for Safe Swimming | 18 |
| Security/Safety | Safe Summer Fun | 18 |
| Security/Safety | Identity Theft: Online Shopping Safety | 18 |
| Security/Safety | Keep Your Home Safe While on Vacation | 22 |
| Technology | Mobile Marketing: Instant Information Anywhere | 22 |
| Technology | Cloudy with a Chance of Technology | 25 |
| Volunteerism | Ten Reasons to Volunteer for the Association | 01 |
| Volunteerism | We Don't Need You | 01 |
| Volunteerism | A Helping Hand | 13 |
| Volunteerism | Promoting Your Cause in the Community Association | 20 |
| Wildlife Management | Protect Your Windows from Bird Collisions | 17 |
| Wildlife Management | Keeping the Coyotes at Bay | 20 |