Annual elections for dock reps and alternate reps will be conducted in November. To be nominated, an individual must be a member of the Floating Homes Association, and a resident of the community (homeowner or renter). Responsibilities and Opportunities for a Dock Representative: Attend monthly FHA board meetings (dock rep...
Joe Novitski of Kappas Marina has been named chair of the FHA’s Legislative Action Committee (LAC). The committee will consider, research and actively represent the common interests of our community concerning pending and future legislative and regulatory issues at the county and state government levels. It consists of representatives from...
“Since 1985, the FHA has been working effectively to protect our unique community, our environment, and the rights of the homeowners and residents. We support our neighbors, build positive relationships, and ensure the safety and security of our community. We encourage you to get involved!” That’s the opening paragraph of...
HERE ARE SOME OF THE ITEMS THAT WERE DISCUSSED OR DECIDED ON AT THE september 9 FHA BOARD MEETING. MORE DETAILS WILL BE REPORTED LATER IN THE FLOATING TIMES. FHA VP Pete Hudson is negotiating with vendors for replacement shopping carts which will be fitted with Air Tags so they...
FHA Board Secretary Linda Futrell and her husband Chris have put their Gate 6 ½ home on the market, and Linda will be resigning her position. The Board is seeking a new secretary, whose duties include: Creating agendas for monthly board meetings Distributing agenda and reports Taking minutes of board...
The Southern Marin Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their neighborhood and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Trained CERTs also have opportunities to...
Liberty Dock Rep Jim Rettew is stepping aside as FHA webmaster to focus on professional pursuits. So, the FHA is seeking to find a skilled replacement to maintain and update the site. Jim estimates he spends 4 hours a week dealing with the following tasks: Record keeping Membership and answering...
The Floating Homes Association’s Day in the Park will be on the lawn between Issaquah and Charles Van Damme Docks on Sunday, May 22, from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. This will be an afternoon of free food, music and lots more. All residents and friends are welcome to attend. Here...
East Pierians Carole Angermier and Teddie Hathaway love the way the denizens of the dock share books. But books left out for neighbors to view often got caught in heavy dew or even, on rare occasion, rain. Plus, the green transformer box which was used to display no-longer-wanted items could...
Over a year ago, Liberty Dock rep Jim Rettew launched an updated website for the Floating Homes Association. Built on the Wix platform, the new site acts as our informational hub including contacts, membership, events calendar, and store orders. Now Jim must step aside to focus on professional pursuits, so the...