Board Training Opportunity – October 25th
The next Board Training opportunity is set for Wednesday, October 25th, at 6 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Plaza at 7900 Xerxes Avenue in Bloomington. This free 90-minute session will focus on financials and insurance. Led by Sharper’s director of business development and education, Josh Reams, and Insurance Warehouse principal Eric Skarnes, topics will include: […]
2023 Sharper Events: Save-the-Dates
Join us for the following events throughout 2023. All events are FREE to Board members serving Associations managed by Sharper. Board Training Schedule: April 19 – Roles & Responsibilities of the Board & Governing Documents July 12 – Associations Defined & Property Management Practices October 25 – Insurance & Financials March 22 – New […]
Sharper Dominates at Industry Gala & Award Ceremony
For the second consecutive year, Sharper had a huge night at the annual Community Association Institute (CAI) Holiday Gala and Vision Awards ceremony. CAI, the international trade organization for community associations and regarded as the national experts in education programs, publications, association governance, and advocacy, and the accreditation body holds this annual event to recognize […]
Board Tip: Tabling vs. Postponing Agenda Items
While each HOA may conduct business differently, a standard procedure for board meetings is essential to optimize efficiency and productivity, commonly known as Parliamentary Procedure. Some boards use Robert’s Rules of Order to create the meeting format, agendas, motions, and floor discussion, while others create their own procedures. But, even with a solid structure to […]
Fiduciary Duty 101
As a member of your HOA’s board, you have many of duties. The most important of them is fiduciary duty. Fiduciary duty requires board members to stay objective, unselfish, responsible, honest, trustworthy, and efficient. Board members, as stewards of public trust, must always act for the good of the organization, rather than for the benefit […]
Pets and Living in an HOA
Sunshine and getting outside for a walk are things we are all doing more of these days and that includes our pets. Just a few friendly reminders to be sure to pick up after your pets during this season. As more people are out walking due to the closure of many local gyms, it’s more […]
Another Successful Sharper Golf Scramble
On behalf of the leadership team and everyone at Sharper Management, thank you for making the third annual Sharper Scramble appreciation golf tournament another success. Despite the 110-degree heat index, nearly 130 Sharper staff members, Board members and trusted business partners came out for a fun day of golf, food and fellowship. The event was […]
Sharper Offers Board Training Opportunities
Sharper Management will present two free Board training opportunities in the coming months. Both sessions will be held at the Bell Plaza office building in Bloomington, MN (3800 American Blvd W). All Board members from community associations managed by Sharper are welcome to attend. Coming January 2020 – “Board Basics: An Orientation for Board Members” This […]
Don’t Break Your Own Rules in Rule Enforcement
Spring is here and that means Community Managers and Board members will be active in walk-arounds/site inspections while hoping to whip the association back in to shape after a long winter’s nap. Rule violations are always a focus in these efforts. Melted snow un-earths pet damage to turf; holiday lights still adorn balconies; neglected exterior […]
A Lesson in the Business Judgement Rule
There are two key legal terms that are often times thrown around but seldom understood in regard to serving on the Board of Directors: responsibilities and protections. As to the former (responsibilities), it is important to understand the concept of Fiduciary Duty. In short and very simplistically, it is the premise that Board members are […]