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...

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...

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.
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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...

Board Leadership Development Workshop (BLDW) 5-Week Course

Education For Homeowner Leaders Just Got Better!
Community association board members and volunteer leaders step up to take on positions of service and responsibility. They’re expected to anticipate issues, solve problems, meet the expec...

Board Leadership Development Workshop (BLDW) 5-Week Course

Education For Homeowner Leaders Just Got Better!
Community association board members and volunteer leaders step up to take on positions of service and responsibility. They’re expected to anticipate issues, solve problems, meet the expec...

Board Leadership Development Workshop (BLDW) 5-Week Course

Education For Homeowner Leaders Just Got Better!
Community association board members and volunteer leaders step up to take on positions of service and responsibility. They’re expected to anticipate issues, solve problems, meet the expec...

Board Leadership Development Workshop (BLDW) 5-Week Course

Education For Homeowner Leaders Just Got Better!
Community association board members and volunteer leaders step up to take on positions of service and responsibility. They’re expected to anticipate issues, solve problems, meet the expec...

Have you come to the point in a conflict where you need resolution? Considering going to court? A lawsuit may actually do more harm than good, and there is a much better alternative: Mediation. Faster results that work better, last longer, and don't cost you nearly as much time and money. Try med...

Education For Homeowner Leaders Just Got Better!
Community association board members and volunteer leaders step up to take on positions of service and responsibility. They’re expected to anticipate issues, solve problems, meet the expectations of their residents and protect property values. The C...

March 24, 2022
Presented by Dick Crowe, Director of CondoCare at RW Anderson Services and Sean Hughes, the General Manager of RW Anderson Services

Hard Hats for Everyone
This month’s topic has a goal to help Association Managers and their partners understand the most common terms within the inte...

April 21, 2022 Presented by Bryon Hamilton and Brian McCall of Rainier Asphalt & Concrete

Asphalt & Concrete Maintenance Solutions for High Traffic Clientele:
This presentation will provide managers with the knowledge to identify the common issues and solutions that condominiums and HOAs face w...

June 15, 2022 Presentation by Heather Hutchison, CMCA, AMS, PCAM of First Hill Plaza Condominium Association

"Budget Building 365 Days Per Year"
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...

April 14, 2022 Presentation by Bennett Taylor, Esq. of Peryea Silver Taylor, P.S.

“Collections 101: COVID’s Impact & Recent Developments On Assessment Collections”
The collection of delinquent assessments is an issue that will likely face nearly every community association at some point in time...

May 12, 2022 Presentation by Jeremy Newman, CPA owner of Newman Certified Public Accountant, PC

“Understanding Financial Reports & Audits”
Presenting managers and board members with a foundation level understanding of how to read association financial statements, including knowledge of differen...

May 26, 2022 Presented by Michael Arndt, BST, Building Science Consultant - RDH Building Science Inc.

Understanding Clean Building Performance Standard:
An overview for managers on how this climate change-driven law will affect your multi-family buildings, occupants, reserve studies, and budget...

August 11, 2022 Presentation by Michael Arndt, BST, Building Science Consultant - RDH Building Science, Inc.

"How Clean Building Performance Standard Will Affect Your Buildings"
An interactive discussion for Board Members/Owners on how this climate change-driven law will directly affect multi-f...

July 14, 2022 Presentation by Steve Weidenbach, Agency Owner, American Family Insurance

"Insurance 101 — A Board Member’s Guide to a Solid Insurance Package"
The great mistake board members make is trying to become insurance professionals. This “Insurance 101,” will help equip those who know li...

July 28, 2022 Presented by Association Manager Jerry Ringenberg and Joe Rohan of M&T Electric

"Chargeable EVs: A Scalable Electric Vehicle Charging Program for Community Associations" The demand for electric car charging is growing for every Association in the state of Washington. Recent laws p...

Sep 8, 2022 Presented by Ann Forrest, BSN, MHA, Volunteer - Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Disaster Preparedness Webinar: When Walls Are Shared & Neighbors Are Nearby - Participants will walk away with three manageable steps that will improve their readiness to withstand a major disaster.

September 22, 2022 Presented by Michael D. Brandt, Esq. of Brandt Law Group

"Electrical Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Homeowner’s Associations and Condominiums Part 2: The Legal Stuff" – September’s MOM Will Serve As Part 2 To July’s EV Charging Station Presentation, Covering The Legal Side...

10.27.2022 Presented by John Burleigh, Esq., Principal at Burleigh Law, PLLC

"Community Associations From 10,000 Feet (Not Literally!)—A Refresher On The Basics Of Managing A Community Association In Washington"

If you are new to managing community associations in Washington or if you are looki...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...