The Esperanza on South 40 is one of the unique older homes in our community | photo by Jenny Stein | post by Larry Clinton
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 JANUARY BOARD MEETING:
- FHA Board meetings are now being held at 7:00 PM on the second Tuesday of each month, due to a scheduling change at the Marin City Community Room.
- The FHA and American Red Cross will co-sponsor another free smoke alarm installation on March 17.
- Supervisor Kate Sears has been asked to speak at the February 24 Annual Membership Meeting.
- Since there will be no Open Homes Tour this year, the Board agreed to the following cost-saving measures:
- Annual dues will be raised to $35 for one year and $100 for 3 years, effective February 1.
- After the current 2018 Tide Calendars and Logs are sold out, the FHA will no longer buy them for resale to residents.
- At the February 24 Annual Meeting, entertainment will be recorded, rather than live, music.
- The FHA will not sponsor a table at Jazz & Blues by the Bay this year. Groups of six can rent tables for a specific performance.
- Treasurer Joan Sheahan will present a proposed 2018 budget at the February 13 Board Meeting.
- To offset the loss of tour income, the Board will attempt to schedule more private tours. The goal is eight to ten private tours for the year.FHA
- FHA Membership notices will be sent out prior to the Annual Membership Meeting.