Board Orientation/Training

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JoyceS1 (Indiana)
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Has anyone conducted training and orientation for board members? I want to implement such, but don't know where to start. There is so much to cover i.e. Articles of Incorporation, CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Resolutions Can anyone provide an outline of their orientation/training that might be helpful?

HaroldS (Arizona)
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Joyce - Our city has classes like that. Brings in experts each session to cover exactly what you are wanting to do. Cities have a stake in wanting HOAs to function properly - check with your city to see if they might already have classes. Harold

WilliamT (Arizona)
Posts: 489

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Take a look at this package. I'm considering asking our board to buy one to use for our association.

http://www.proaccess.com/

DawnS (Illinois)
Posts: 1

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Has anyone purchased this survival kit? I am curious to hear if it was worth the money. I've started trying to create a Director's Handbook from scratch -- and it's a lot of work!

LuciusD
Posts: 139

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Posted By JoyceS1 on 06/01/2006 5:24 AM

Has anyone conducted training and orientation for board members? I want to implement such, but don't know where to start. There is so much to cover i.e. Articles of Incorporation, CC&Rs, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, Resolutions Can anyone provide an outline of their orientation/training that might be helpful?

Joyce,
You may have noticed the name "HindmanSanchez" in the sidebar to the right.
Among their many resources they have a checklist of board orientation topics you might consider as a starting point. It's at
http://www.hindmansanchez.com/files/checklist_of_board_orientation_topics.pdf
While you are there, browse around. You may be surprised at the good things they make available. They also provide no-cost training for board members in two major Colorado cities.
If you are a member of CAI, they have a Board Member "Tool Kit" that might also be an answer to your search.
Lou Day -- [email protected]

MercedesB (Texas)
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Congratulations for seeking out information on board training and development. An excellent resource is the Community Associations Institute (CAI) at caionline.org

At my previous co-op homeowners association in Washington, DC, we brought in the experts from CAI, plus the association's counsel, to present a day-long seminar to new Board members. It was an eye-opening experience; very positive and effective.

CAI is a membership organization, but fees are reasonable -- and their resources are outstanding. If a seminar is not feasible for your association, the CAI library has dozens of excellent handbooks and publications on this very subject.

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