October 2008 Education for Board Members Evening Forums October 2 It's That Time Again: Dealing with Holiday Decorations 6:00 - 7:30 PM November 6 Let It Snow, Let It Snow 6:00 - 7:30 PM Forums are held at our Arvada Office 5610 Ward Road Suite 300 (1 mile north of I-70) Classes for Board Members October 8 Creating Functional Boards 6:00 - 9:00 PM Fort Collins Office Registration required. Click here to register   Past Issues View Newsletter Archive Search past issues of Community E-ssentials by keyword: The Extraordinary Remedy Of Receivership by Eric R. McLennan, Esq. What is a receivership?  What criteria are necessary for a receivership?  Can a receivership help an association recover debt owed by a delinquent owner?  This article examines the purpose of receiverships including the pros and cons an association should consider before utilizing this collection tool. [FULL STORY]   SWOT Analysis: An Excellent Tool for Association Planning by Molly A. Foley-Healy, Esq. As associations continue to grow, boards of associations are quickly learning that taking the time to plan two to five years in advance is a great investment of time and resources.  An important part of the planning process is a scan of the internal and external environments - otherwise known as a "SWOT" analysis.  What makes SWOT particularly powerful is that, with a little thought, it can help you uncover opportunities that you are well placed to exploit. And by understanding the weaknesses of your association, you can manage and eliminate threats that would otherwise catch you unaware.  [FULL STORY]   Assignment Of An Association's Lien In Foreclosure by Jonah G. Hunt, Esq. In the current market, many associations do not have the financial resources or the desire to own properties within their community that are going through foreclosure.  This article explores some of the benefits of assigning an association's lien to a third party investor which can help the association to recover more of the debt owed including unpaid assessments, fees, and attorney fees and costs.  [FULL STORY]   Annual Meeting Questions & Answers by Elina B. Hindley, Esq. It's annual meeting time!  This article covers frequently asked questions regarding annual meeting notices, elections and proxies.  [FULL STORY]   HindmanSanchez To learn more about HindmanSanchez's services, visit our website at www.hindmansanchez.com To contact us or to submit a question, email us at hoa.law@hindmansanchez.com To subscribe to this newsletter click here  To unsubscribe to Community E-ssentials, click here To subscribe to our legislative newsletter/blog www.hoalegislate.com click here HindmanSanchez respects the Web and the privacy of those who use it. To unsubscribe to Community E-ssentials, click here.    Published by HindmanSanchez P.C. Copyright © 2008 HindmanSanchez P.C.. All rights reserved. These materials have been prepared by HindmanSanchez P.C. for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Internet subscribers and online readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Please do not send us confidential information until you speak with one of our attorneys and get authorization to send that information to us. If you wish to initiate possible representation, please contact one of our attorneys. Tell A Friend Additional Resources:  The Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a nonprofit organization that provides education and resources to community associations. To find out more about CAI visit www.caionline.org

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