President’s Message


Hello Chapter Members! Welcome to the Year of the Homeowner! As a homeowner member, I am excited to be bringing the homeowner's


perspective. This year will be a celebration of you, the homeowners in our common interest communities. By celebrating homeowners, we celebrate the diversity that enriches our communities and makes them a vibrant tapestry of different backgrounds and experiences.


Greener Than New Grass


 HOAs were a different world. Reserve studies, governing documents, house rules and regulations, monthly dues, and of course, special assessments. What? It all made my head spin! It was glaringly clear that if I wanted to be a responsible homeowner, I had to learn what living in a common interest community meant. Participating in committees and eventually the board of directors at my association sounded like a great idea until I realized—I did not know what I did not know—WSCAI to the rescue!


I had to learn what living in a common interest community meant.


WSCAI guided me with education opportunities covering the nuts and bolts of reserve accounts, budgeting,  learned how to work together with our business partners and managers, and all the industry experts who share their knowledge so homeowners may be successful in governing our communities. Without these partnerships HOAs would  comes to our homes.


Neighbors Becoming Friends


What I did not expect to experience with my condo was neighbors becoming friends who look out for each other and the many occasions to socialize if I chose. My two


6 Community Associations Journal | February 2024


Linda Hanson, Chapter President president@wscai.org


Events and Resources to Get You Prepped


As we celebrate homeowners this year, I encourage you to attend the variety of events WSCAI holds throughout the year, gather at roundtables to listen, share experiences and lessons learned by networking with other homeowners, participate on WSCAI committees, and more.


Please take advantage of everything we have to offer; after all, it is all created for you. The January edition of the Journal is a business directory—a comprehensive list of professionals ready to guide you through the myriad of HOA responsibilities. The WSCAI website is loaded with information, resources, and a list of events  are posted during the year with timely expert advice on all things HOA. And the bonus? You will meet fantastic people and make new friendships!


The collaborative spirit, commitment to excellence and community well-being we all share are integral to the success and vibrancy of our shared living spaces. The crucial partnerships we form will create strong community associations. As we acknowledge the village it takes to be successful, let us continue to work side by side, building stronger, more resilient communities we are proud to call home.


See you soon!


grandchildren ages three and four are one set of only three little angel residents in our building. They run when the doorbell rings because they are so excited to see our neighbors. In fact, our neighbors welcome them with laughter, treats, and the feeling of belonging—and my heart smiles every time.


Without these partnerships  blind—and that is the last thing we want when it comes to our homes.


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