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...

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

The Southern Marin Fire District has launched a new website for the Southern Marin Neighborhood Response Group (NRG) program. The NRG program helps connect individuals and neighborhoods to resources, education, and training that will help them to prepare them for and respond to emergencies and disasters. In the event of...

The Importance of FHA Membership

The Floating Homes Association represents the interests of floating homeowners and renters to help foster a friendly, inclusive, and colorful community on Richardson Bay. Your membership helps the FHA provide services and sponsor events that support and strengthen our unique community. Through the work of our volunteers Board of Directors...

Last Call for Feb 25 Annual Meeting Reservations

Reservations have been pouring in for the FHA Annual Membership Meeting and party at the Victorian mansion known as the Pines. The evening will begin with a one-hour business meeting featuring a panel discussion on the recent rent stabilization law covering our marinas, an address by Felecia Gaston, Marin City...

Spotlight on Sausalito Artists

The Sausalito Center for the Arts will present an exhibition of works from Sausalito’s original art colony, as well as contemporary local artists, beginning February 16. Featured artists include Enid Foster, Walter Kuhlman, Phil Frank, Jean Varda, the Sausalito Six and others who flourished here in the 1940s, ‘50s and...

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...

FHA Seeks Volunteer Secretary

The FHA Executive Committee is putting together a slate of nominees for President, Vice President and Secretary. These officers will serve for two years. Current FHA secretary Linda Futrell is moving to Treasurer, replacing now–landlubber Tracy Corbin. Linda estimates that secretarial duties take about five hours per month. Tasks include:...