Linda Futrell, who has served as FHA treasurer since 2023, even after moving off Gate 6 ½, has decided to resign from the position. Now the FHA is looking for a volunteer from the community to fill this vital part time role. The FHA treasurer’s duties include: Keeping the books...
FHA President Peter Miller recently forwarded the following letter to dock reps to share with their neighbors. Just in case you haven’t seen it, here’s the full text: To the FHA Community, Though I’ve had close friends here for decades, I’ve only been a houseboat resident on Main Dock for...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE NOVEMBER 11 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Lynn Lester has retired as Liberty Dock rep after years of service with Taylor Ray and Kathryn Soter stepping in as the new Dock...
The Floating Homes Association (FHA) is forming a new Website Steering Committee, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make our website — floatinghomes.org — an even better resource for our community. Our goal is to evolve the site into a true digital community bulletin board that connects, informs, and...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE OCTOBER 14 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. For the fourth month in a row, FHA Treasurer Linda Futrell reported a net gain in income. All sponsors are fully paid up. Two donations...
Katie Ladd and John Howes were successful bidders at the FHA Annual Meeting in March for a stay at a historic home in upstate New York. The home, a National Register site on a mill pond, belongs to their East Pier neighbor Susan Huxtable, who also chaired the auction at...
Thanks to the efforts of Marketing/PR Chair Julie Durbin, the Floating Homes Association co-hosted an after-work mixer for members of the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce on September 17. The mixer was held at Waterfront Wonders, 314 Caledonia Street, where proprietor Krystal Gambi, who grew up in the Gates co-op, offers...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE SEPTEMBER 9 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that income of $2,250 was produced by $1,650 from two tours and $585 in Membership Dues. Expenses were minimal at...
Membership is the lifeblood of the Floating Homes Association. The introduction of AB 754, amending our rent control legislation, is a shining example of what the Association and community can do when we pull together. Now the FHA is seeking a volunteer membership coordinator. If you like nerding-out with databases...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AT THE AUGUST 12 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. Treasurer Linda Futrell reported that income from sponsorships, membership dues and a $100 donation produced a net profit of $2,459 for the month. Cash...