Noelle Hicks presenting information and dialogue on topics centered around diversity, equity, and inclusion. The material may cover racism, mental health, and the impacts each has on the communities we live within and serve.

Noelle G. Hicks is a Shareholder in both the Property Owners Associati...

The 60 Minute Meeting: How to have effective board meetings. Topics covered include the purpose of board meetings, tools and strategies for effective board meetings and identifying common pitfalls and challenges that can lead to frustration.

Ann G. Macfarlane developed her unique twist on Rober...

60 Minute Meeting - Guide to holding an effective meeting

We have all been in a meeting that has lasted too long. We will discuss how to put together a productive meeting, including agendas, meeting prep, meeting material, and how to stay focused and on task. An example of Bylaws will be present...

What are micro-aggressions and how do we identify them? Learn general practice tips and how to apply them to fact patterns. Participants will break out into groups for a facilitated discussion with fact patterns. Participants will be sent to private breakout rooms (3-5 people per group) with que...

Communication and project logistics: how to best communicate with your vendors and homeowners on logistics and project implementation for those big summer projects.

Andrea Goodmansen is a Co-Owner of McLeod Construction, and has been a WSCAI business partner member since 2005. Andrea has seen...

Insurance: What to expect for 2024. Surplus line discussion including how to keep your association from going into surplus lines. We will be unwrapping the mysteries of insurance. Find out why the premiums are so darn expensive and the difference between the Admitted (Preferred) insurance compa...

A wrap-up on the short 2024 legislative session that concluded in March. With many new bills becoming effective on June 6 you won’t want to miss this timely update. Topics will include heat pumps, pollinator habitats, occupancy limits and most importantly, WUCIOA for All. Learn about short- and...

Most Associations dive into their budgeting process a few months before the end of the fiscal year, and then need to scramble to get everything done on time. Starting early, taking the time to do careful planning, gathering the right data, and having a robust understanding of an Association's fi...

Directors & Officers Liability is available to protect directors, officers, trustees, employees, volunteers and committee members, as well as the community associations themselves from the various management-liability exposures they face (breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, non-employme...

Take advantage of this chance to advance your Excel knowledge and position yourself as the indispensable spreadsheet wizard in your office.

This workshop will guide you through the under-the-radar hacks, tricks, and shortcuts that Microsoft Excel has to offer. It's tailored to arm you with exper...

Project planning begins way before the time of hoped for completion. What goes into the process and when should the process start? How should the scope of work be detailed, and how are requests for proposals submitted? Best practices for communicating with the members about what needs to happen...

Disaster Planning: What to look for on your site visits and how to incorporate disaster planning into your management and maintenance calendars.

With over 30 years of experience in the disaster restoration market Leslie Baldridge has seen her fair share of disasters. From maintenance nightmares,...

Leverage the potential of Benchmarking in combination with the Building Performance Standard for your upcoming projects. The Energy Benchmarking Program from the City of Seattle (SMC 22.920) mandates energy performance reporting for buildings exceeding 20,000 square feet. This initiative facilita...

Jan 27, 2022
Presented by Alycia Maykovich of Agynbyte, Brett Nebeker of Rice Insurance and Joe Birkmeyer of McLeod Construction, LLC

Association Insurance Claims – How To Keep Your Head Above Water!
Loss events at community associations are inevitable. They involve several moving parts and req...

Developing Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging
Developing a culture of belonging is an intentional practice. But where and how to start?

Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging involves every aspect of an organization.
It takes a clear understanding how your choices—the language you use, the images ...

Understanding Financial Reports & Audits

Board members often struggle to understand balance sheets, income and expense statements or general ledgers, let alone the key points in an annual audit. Join this webinar to learn how to analyze these documents and extract key financial information to h...

We will begin with a legal presentation of the new Washington state statute regarding middle housing and ADU's, what it requires and entails, and finally how it may affect associations. We will further cover what associations may need in place to address current and future ADU needs.
Presenter, ...

Topic: Governing Documents:
“That’s actually in the Declaration, not the Bylaws”
A rundown on where to find the information about who is in charge of what, how your Association runs, and how to change the bits that need tweaking.

Your docs tell you everything about your association and are the ...

Aug 12, 2021 Presentation by Denise Dana, RS of Reserve Consultants LLC and Jim Talaga, RS of Association Reserves WA

Reserve Studies: Plugging Into the Process - Reserve studies are a foundational planning tool for Common Interest Communities, serving as a planning framework for their largest ...

July 22, 2021 Presented by John Burleigh, Esq. of Burleigh Law and Kristen McCormick, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, of Agynbyte

One of WSCAI's Managers Only Meetings (MOMs). These webinars for managers inform on a variety of topics specifically relevant to managers. They are presented by industry resource e...

Feb 10, 2022
Presentation by Ann Hart of HUB International NW and David Hossfeld of SageWater

“Leaks & Bounds: How To Conquer Water Leaks & Navigate The Insurance Process Like A Pro!”

Piping systems are failing at an alarming rate across the country as our infrastructure ages. Often, properties...

March 10, 2022
Presentation by Karen McDonald, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, RS, the president and founder of Accurate Reserve Professionals, LLC.

“Top 10 Reserve Funding Mistakes Associations Make and How to Avoid Them”
While each association is unique in its construction, membership demands, and reserve f...

February 24, 2022
Presented by Ken Harer, CCAL of Condominium Law Group, PLLC and Jennifer Hill, Esq. of Rosehill Law, PLLC

Deciphering the Declaration — Maintenance, Damage, & Insurance
Why is it so hard to figure out who pays for damage inside a unit? Join us for a conversation with two attorn...