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January/February 2009 Newsletter

Michael Gartzke — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:14:23 +0000

Happy New Year, everyone!

The January/February 2009 newsletter will be sent out soon. In this issue:
-South Coast HOA – 20th Anniversary Meeting
-South Coast HOA – 20 Years Later
-HOA Financial Comparison Analysis – 2004-2007
-Tax Reporting and Filing Deadlines

Our next meeting is Jan 28 at 7PM. Bluebooks are still available for sale for $18/each.

November/December 2008 Newsletter and Bluebooks

Michael Gartzke — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:48:17 +0000

The November/ December 2008 issue of the newsletter will be sent out soon. In this issue:
-South Coast HOA – 20th Anniversary Meeting
-Understanding your Association’s Financial Statements
-The Art of Delivery: Mail, Posting or Personal Delivery
-Federal Pool Safety Act Affects HOA Pools/Spas
-2009 Condominium Bluebooks in Stock

Several additional items of interest:

1) Bluebooks are in and being sent out now. Not as many ordered extra copies this year as in the past so we have a larger supply. If you’d like additional copies for your board, they are $18 each, postpaid. Mail your check to our address. We will mail them to you or you can pick them up at my office (address below)

2) For those who haven’t renewed for 2009, this is your last newsletter.

3) Note our January 28 meeting will have additional refreshments. Come early to enjoy. It’s our 20th anniversary meeting!

Best wishes to all this Holiday Season.

Jan 28 Meeting, Dues, Bluebooks

Michael Gartzke — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:47:50 +0000

Law and Legislative Update Meeting – will be held Wednesday, Jan 28 at 7PM at a place still to be determined. Attorneys James Smith and David Loewenthal will present new legislation effective in 2009, significant court cases from 2008 and current legal topics of interest. Watch for email updates and newsletters for additional information.

2009 Dues – Remember that you can get a 50% renewal on your 2009 membership dues if paid by December 20, 2008. Renewals will be only $30 through that date.

2009 Condominium Bluebooks – We will be mailing out your 2009 Bluebook during the week of December 15 but only to those associations that have renewed by that date. A second mailing of books won’t take place until after the holidays. Additional copies of the Bluebook will be available at $18/each – payable to South Coast HOA and check mailed to P. O. Box 1052, Goleta, CA 93116

September/October 2008 Newsletter

Michael Gartzke — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:35:12 +0000

The September/October 2008 issue of the newsletter will be dropped into the mail soon. In this issue:
-2009 Membership Invoices Sent
-Annual Disclosures to be sent with your 2009 Budget
-2008 California HOA Legislation – Passed/Vetoed
-Barbecue Ban
-FDIC Update
-Ravens Cove Townhomes Case (1981)

August 2008 Newsletter

Michael Gartzke — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:10:27 +0000

The August 2008 newsletter will be mailed out shortly. This issue includes:
-2009 Association Budgets Meeting – 9/25
-Avoiding Fraud in your Association
-HOA Internal Control Checklists
-Financial Compliance Checklist
-Books for Sale
-2008 Pending California Legislation

June/July 2008 Newsletter

Michael Gartzke — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:45:48 +0000

The June/July newsletter will be sent out soon. In this issue:
-Review of 2007 Appellate Court Decisions Concerning HOAs
-Operating Funds and Assessments Receivable – Continuing Analysis
-HOA Board Meeting – Sample Meeting Policy
-“Condo Owners Answer Book” Distributed
-How Well are your Association Funds Insured?
-2006 Newsletters Added to Website

January/May 2008 Newsletter

Michael Gartzke — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:43:49 +0000

The newsletter will be sent out soon. In this issue:

-A Word from your Editor
-2008 Condominium Bluebooks
-Soaring Gas Rates Will Impact Some HOA Budgets
-SB 528 – Board Agenda Follow Up
-To Foreclose or not to Foreclose
-2000-2005 Articles Now on Website
-CPA Management Letters to Associations