FHA Announces Legislative Advocacy Committee

The Floating Homes Association is currently restructuring its Government Affairs Committee to enhance its purpose and scope and establish what will become the Legislative Advocacy Committee (LAC). The opportunity to reimagine the Government Affairs Committee presented itself when Teddie Hathaway stepped down from her post as Chairperson after several years dedicated...

Julie Durbin Takes on PR and Marketing for FHA

West Pier resident Julie Durbin has agreed to take on the dual roles of Public Relations and Marketing Manager for the Floating Homes Association. Julie has long been an active member of our community, having volunteered the first time at the 2003 Floating Homes Tour and all subsequent tours. She...

Board Meeting Notes — May 2023

Here are some of the items that were discussed or decided on at the May 9 FHA Board Meeting. More details will be reported later in the Floating Times. FHA President Pete Hudson announced that the annual Membership Campaign will kick off at Day in the Park and will continue...

Day in the Park Was a Smash Hit

  Sunday June 4 was overcast and breezy, but dispositions were sunny for the many folks who turned out for the Floating Homes Association’s Day in the Park. A major innovation this year was to add some exciting fundraising opportunities to the list of activities. A bake sale brought in...

Sunday in the Park with Jay

Kids, Dogs, Art, Munchies, Magic, Music and Politicians—who could ask for more?  Probably none of the folks who joined the FHA’s Day in the Park on Sunday, June 4. Under blue skies and bracing bay breezes, people gathered from all over the community to enjoy Davey Jones’ paella, music by...

Day in the Park Frequently Asked Questions

Q:       When and Where is the Day in the Park?  A:       It’s on Sunday,  June 4 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. in Van Damme Park at Waldo Point Harbor, located between Issaquah Dock and Charles Van Damme Dock.  Q:       Who sponsors Day in the Park and why? A:...

FHA Day in the Park is Almost Here 

When is it?           Sunday, June 4 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. noon  Where is it?          At Van Damme Park, between Van Damme and Issaquah Docks What’s This Thing All About? Local Music, Magic, & Special Guests Food – Paella by Davy Jones Artists – Local Community Art to Admire...

Board Meeting Notes — Apr 2023

Here are some of the items that were discussed or decided on at the April 11 FHA Board Meeting. More details will be reported later in the Floating Times. President Pete Hudson set increasing FHA membership as the most important goal for 2023. Dock reps have been updating dock rosters...

Day in the Park Coming June 4

The Floating Homes Association is getting ready for its next Day in the Park event on Sunday, June 4 from Noon to 5:00 p.m. at Van Damme Park. Come enjoy great food, live music, art, and more, plus a performance by our own master magician, mentalist, and comic, Jay Alexander....

Make Dock Friends & Give Back

My name is Heather and I live on Liberty Dock. I was recently recruited to be Director of FHA’s Private Tours Committee. These tours help the FHA raise funds to support work we do for our community. Before accepting the position, I inquired about FHA expenditures. I was impressed with...