Wednesday, June 3, 2009

APRA Publishes it's Newsletter for June

APRA, the Association of Professional Reserve Analysts, is a group of professional reserve study providers serving the HOA industry.
They publish a great newsletter for HOA's and their reserve study providers...take a look and read up from this source of good information.

The latest edition of APRA Advisor is available at www.apra-usa.com

IN THIS EDITION
Minimizing Financial Liability. The reasons why no HOA should be without a reserve study.
Ask the Professional Reserve Analyst. Advice worth heeding.
Neighbor Knowledge. Love your neighbor as yourself
Navigating Hard Times. Tips for stretching your HOA dollars.

Association of Professional Reserve Analysts (APRA) is the national trade association for those that carry the Professional Reserve Analyst (PRA) credential. APRA provides a common base of knowledge, standards of care and professionalism. Membership to APRA is open to reserve study providers and affiliate service providers. For membership information, go to www.apra-usa.com

Richard Thompson PRA
President - Association of Professional Reserve Advisors

Regenesis Report June 2009 Edition is Now Available....

Rich Thompson, a colleague of mine, has a great column at Regenesis.net, a website for HOA's...
each month a series of articles are published. Here's the selections this month that will help your HOA.

The Regenesis Report (National Edition) June 2009 is now available for viewing at www.Regenesis.net


IN THIS EDITION

The Role of the Board. Who does what and when?

Ask the HOA Expert. Another set of intriguing Q&As.
HOA eVoting. Use the web to vote to cure quorums and save money.
Proxies with Moxie. Properly done proxies are essential for HOA meetings.
Pool Kick Off. Pool season is just weeks away.

Musical Meetings. Make yours sound like a symphony.
Choose Hope. Despair and hope are both choices.
Keeping Perspective. Focus on the good in your life.
Laws of Life – Sundry. First Law of Decision Making: Any decision is better than no decision.

Why not share The Regenesis Report with some one you love?
Rich Thompson
The HOA Expert
www.Regenesis.net

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

HELP WANTED-Waterproofing Estimator, So Cal area

Please note, we are notr receiving any compensation for this post...although now that I think about it, maybe I should. Hmmm.

Well paying it forward then...the Deck Expert got a call today from Greg, who said he was told to call me for help.

Greg has a client who is looking for an estimator for waterproofing. Now before you get too excited, it has some requirements, see below...then send Greg your resume if you meet those requirements. Good luck!

Commercial Estimator with a strong knowledge of the waterproofing industry, 2-5 years would be great.

Ability to read blue prints.

Computer experience needed

75-90K plus bonus and great benefits

Location: Riverside, CA

Thanks, Please contact

Gregory Johnson

CSAM, National Accounts Manager

MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS OF FRESNO

5715 North West Ave, Fresno, CA, 93711

Tel 1: (800)881-4139 ext 116

Tel 2: (559)432-3700 ext.116

Fax: (559)432-9937

Email: gregj@mri-fresno.com

Web: www.mri-fresno.com/gregjohnson.htm

Friday, May 29, 2009

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Friday, May 8, 2009

QUEST BUILDING PRODUCTS Becomes Life Deck Distributor

The supply house company Quest Building Products on N Patt St in Anaheim just became the newest distributor of Life Deck waterproofing, epoxies and floor finishes, manufactured by LIFE PAINT Company, one of our sponsors of our website.

If you are looking for Life Deck product, I suggest that you see Dennis, Dave or Neil at Quest for advice and guidance by actual hands on applicators who have been on their hands and knees in the field putting materials down. They know the tips and tricks that will help make your project a success!

Quest is open from ( I think) 6 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Call them at 714-738-6640 to check their hours and then head on down...