The November/December newsletter is starting to be mailed out to members. In this issue:
-Annual Law and Legislative Update Meeting
-2008 Membership Invoices Mailed
-SB 528 – New California Meeting Agenda Law
-Corporate Filings with the California Secretary of State
-Is your Association’s Corporate Status Suspended?

The September/October newsletter is running a bit late but is being sent out now. In this issue:
-Annual Law and Legislative Update Meeting
-2008 Membership Invoices Mailed
-Board Basics – Budget Development Mechanics
-Beyond the Basics – Is your Budget Realistic
-Records Retention
-Tips from the Pool Guy
-Annual Financial Report Requirement

Mr. Frank Derrick of Derrick’s Roofing will speak about common roofing issues such as extending the life of your roofs, most common causes of roof failures, new roofing materials on the market, mistakes made during roof repairs and replacements, roofing contract and insurance considerations. This will be followed by a Questions & Answers session. Frank Derrick has over 40 years of roofing experience in Santa Barbara County. Contact info on the web is: www.derricksroofing.com

Mr. Michael Gartzke, CPA will present the results of his two-year analysis of HOA financial data including what is the current statistical mean (average) member assessment, changes in assessments, cash balances, investment rates of return, delinquent assessments and changes in expenses. Mr. Gartzke maintains two databases of area associations, a 60-association database for associations that he reviews financial statements and a 50-association database of smaller associations for which he only prepares a tax return.

Date: Wednesday, September 12th

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Place: Goleta Union School District Board Room, 401 N. Fairview, Goleta

Directions: 101 exit Fairview Avenue North approximately 4 blocks. The school district offices are on the left directly across the street from the Goleta Public Library.

The July/August newsletter will soon be sent out. In this issue:
-September 12 Meeting – Roofing Issues/HOA Financial Analysis Update
-Painting for Protection and Appearance
-AB 2100 – How it Changes Reserve Studies and Related Disclosures
-Libel, Slander & Defamation
-Homeowner Association Minutes – Frequently Asked Questions

For those members in the Goleta Water District, please be advised that the continued hearing for the meter fee changes is Monday, July 9th at 7 PM at the Goleta School District board room – 401 N. Fairview, Goleta.

Each summer, we are privileged to have Beth Grimm, Attorney At Law present a legal issues meeting with us. Beth is from the East Bay Area and is active in legislative, educational and writing activities for HOAs. Several topics are discussed in depth with a moderated question and answer session from the audience. Topics under consideration for this year’s event include association minutes, regular and executive session minutes, what they should and should not contain, etc. We will also discuss the use of contractors, licensed and unlicensed, insured and uninsured and the issues that associations face when contracting for services. Other topics are yet to be determined.

Date: Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

Time: 7 – 9 PM

Place: Encina Royale Clubhouse, 250 Moreton Bay Lane, Goleta

Directions: 101 exit Fairview Avenue North to Encina Lane (signal at Fairview Theaters). Right on Encina to 4-way stop. Left onto Moreton Bay Lane – Clubhouse is on your right opposite the flagpole.

Sorry this is so late this time. I’ve already started the July issue! Please note our summer meeting in Goleta on July 24 is at the Encina Royale clubhouse. Directions (easy) are in the newsletter. In this issue:
-Annual Summer Law Forum – July 24
-Changes in Vehicle Towing Laws
-Tips from the Pool Guy
-”Annual Minutes Disclosure Notification”
-Managing Unit Owner’s Expectations
-Water Billing Changes