Homeowner Leader Education Track

Session 1: Three Strategies to Strengthen a Homeowner Association Board
Presented by Joe Marzano

Having an engaged, high-functioning Homeowners Association (HOA) Board is a strategic imperative for the community they represent. Because candidate’s career and life experiences may not be relevant to the role, and with ongoing director turnover caused by term limits and other factors, it can be very difficult for HOA Boards to build and maintain a shared and effective understanding of roles, rights, responsibilities and actions.

This presentation addresses critical “Best Practice” topics all board members must be ready to face and handle, including what boards do as a team, what board directors do as individuals, and how boards self-evaluate, plan and act despite continuous change.

Maintenance Education Track

Session 2: Does Your Maintenance Department Need Maintenance?
Presented by Robyn Colajezzi and Gil Ortiz, Unlimited Restoration

Just as multi-family buildings require regular service to prevent costly repairs, your maintenance technicians should maintain and improve their skills and knowledge on a regular basis. This preventative approach to managing your maintenance department can help save money, be better prepared for emergencies, and reduce risks and injuries. This session will look at the following, or lack thereof, standards:

Overview of the 4 types of maintenance:

• Corrective Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance
• Condition Based Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance

OSHA requirements for Maintenance Professionals

• Suggested Safety courses
• Suggested PPE practices
• Resources for ongoing training and development

Maintaining a comprehensive, annual Job Expectation and Schedule

• Creating Maintenance technician requirements that suit your Community Association’s needs

Sustainability Education Track

Session 3: Managing & Financing Stormwater Management in Community Associations
Presented by Susan Myerov, Diane Maher and Paul Racette, Pennsylvania Environmental Council

This introductory workshop will provide information on stormwater management with resources for more detailed information on the following topics:

• Introduction to Stormwater - definitions, development impacts to water cycle, timeline of stormwater management approaches, regulatory history
• Stormwater Infrastructure in HOA Communities – the good, the bad, and the ugly
• Nature Based Approaches & Benefits – rain gardens, bioswales, mowing to meadows, naturalized basins, green roofs – how to evaluate for your community?
• Community Association Case Studies - Pennsylvania Examples
• Funding and Collaboration Opportunities

Session 4: Happy Homeowners & Employees for Life

Discover four simple steps to create head-over-heels-thrilled homeowners and engaged employees who rave about living and working in your community.

Presented by Vance Morris