Open Homes Tour Off and Running

  We have eight homes lined up for the September 30 FHA Tour, and two tickets have already been sold.  We plan to open a total of 15 homes on East and West Piers, A Dock, Issaquah, and Yellow Ferry. When we first set the tour date, the Tour Committee set three...

FHA Board Meeting Notes — February 2017

TO KEEP EVERYONE UP TO DATE ON WHAT THE FHA BOARD IS DOING, HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED OR DECIDED AT THE FEBRUARY, 2017 BOARD MEETING: With the dramatic increase in anchor-outs, the FHA is considering taking a stand on the profusion of derelict vessels and illegal moorings in Richardson’s Bay. The Board...

Open Forum – March 20 – FHA Board Meeting

To continue our community conversation, OPEN FORUM will be included in the March, June and September Board meetings. Please join us. Your input is most welcome and appreciated.   WHEN: MARCH 20, 2017 – 7:30 PM WHERE:  Community Room Public Safety Building [Marin City Sheriff’s Substation] 850 Drake Avenue Marin City  

What’s in a Name? Why Sausalito?

Prior to merging with the new and improved Floating Times, the name that appeared on our blog banner was the Sausalito Floating Homes Association. Going back to the beginning (October of 2015) we didn’t spend much time on the name, but rather swiftly settled on something that got us up and running. We weren’t...

Door Prizes Galore

As always, the climax of the March 4 FHA Annual Meeting was the door prize drawing, conducted by Julie Durbin of West Pier and Michele Affronte of Liberty.  Here are the individuals and businesses who generously donated prizes: Michele Affronte (Bradley Real Estate):  $200 gift certificate for dinner at the...

Go with the Flo – Hoylman is Member of the Year

Flo Hoylman was the busiest person at the March 4 FHA Annual Meeting. First she was introduced as Vice President of the FHA Board, then she gave an impassioned presentation about what the Association has done lately to help residents prepare for emergencies and what’s planned for the future. (Check...

2016 Financial Report

At the March 4 FHA Annual Meeting, Treasurer Joan Sheahan presented a financial statement for 2016. The statement showed an operating loss of $20,219.65 for the year.  Joan explained that the smaller 2016 tour produced a lower net return than previous tours, and that some unexpected expenses—such as a new...

FHA ANNUAL MEETING & PARTY March 4th

FHA ANNUAL MEETING & PARTY March 4th Join us for the Floating Homes Association’s Annual Membership Meeting & Party! The party is free for members and children under 14. Guests of FHA members pay $10 each. Not a member? Memberships to the FHA will be accepted during registration: $25 per...

Tour Proceeds Shared with Nonprofits

The Floating Homes Association Tour Committee has presented checks totaling $6,000 to the three nonprofits who helped with the 2016 Open Homes tour. As tour co-director and a volunteer at The Marine Mammal Center, I was proud to present a donation to Courtney Good, Guest Experience Coordinator at the Center,...

FHA Board Meeting Notes – January 2017

TO KEEP EVERYONE UP TO DATE ON WHAT THE FHA BOARD IS DOING, HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED OR DECIDED AT THE NOVEMBER, 2016 BOARD MEETING: Jennifer Gennari led a discussion of the Board’s vision for the FHA. There was strong support for the FHA to build community cohesiveness. Jen will draft a...