Two Private Tours in One Day

On May 19, as crowds on the lawn at Van Damme Park enjoyed Day in the Park, the FHA’s tour committee had the inaugural run of its new format for group tours. Two groups of about a dozen each were led off to see what our unique lifestyle has to...

Board Meeting Notes — Mar & Apr 2024

HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED OR DECIDED ON AT THE MARCH AND APRIL 2024 FHA BOARD MEETINGS. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. The March and April FHA Board meetings were the first in-person meetings since the pandemic, thanks to the hospitality...

Opportunities to Get Involved in Your Community

Want to get involved, meet people, help your community, and have some fun? The Floating Homes Association (FHA) can help! Consider these options: Volunteer positions are now available for the next FHA A Day in The Park event on October 29, 2023. Volunteering at A Day in The Park is...

 Board Meeting Notes — July 2023

HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED OR DECIDED ON AT THE JUly 11 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. FHA treasurer Linda Futrell reported that thanks in part to Day in the Park the FHA’s bank balance grew by $3,593,...

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...

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...

See You Later, Mari

After 12 years in Waldo Point Harbor, Mari Steeno is moving back East. Liberty Dock neighbors and friends gathered on April 22 for a potluck to wish her well.  A sign on the potluck buffet table read: “Don’t say goodbye, say see you later,” and Mari said, “I’m taking an...

Board Meeting Notes — Mar 2023

Here are some of the items that were discussed or decided on at the March 14 FHA Board Meeting. More details will be reported later in the Floating Times.  FHA President Pete Hudson reviewed his vision for FHA 2023/4 including: More committee involvement, follow–ups and accountability Focusing on 5 or...

Small Group Tours Are the Way to Go

The FHA Board has agreed that small group tours will be the primary funding mechanism for the Floating Homes Association in 2023. Teddie Hathaway (E. Pier) has created the flyer shown below to promote these tours to convention organizers, senior centers and other organization looking for activities for their members....

Board Meeting Notes — Jan 2023

Here are some of the items that were discussed or decided on at the January 10, 2023 FHA Board Meeting. More details will be reported later in the Floating Times. Treasurer Tracy Corbin reported that the Floating Homes Association ended the year with $50,489.72 cash on hand, down $19,650.04 from...