Being an HOA or condo board member is about much more than enforcing rules and collecting assessments. In this educational session, Chris Hancock of KS Management explains why proactive asset management is one of the most important responsibilities a community association board has — and how today’s decisions can directly impact the long-term financial health, appearance and value of the community. Chris discusses the responsibility board members have to maintain, protect and preserve common elements, while shifting the focus from individual concerns to what is best for the association as a whole. Topics include: • HOA and condo board member responsibilities • Proactive community asset management • Maintaining and protecting common elements • Long-term planning for associations • Understanding the board’s fiduciary role • Making decisions for the entire community • Preventing deferred maintenance • Protecting property values and association assets Strong communities are rarely built by reacting to problems after they happen. They are built by boards that plan ahead, understand their responsibilities and make informed decisions. Presented by Chris Hancock, PCAM®, CMCA® of KS Management. KS Management provides professional HOA and condominium association management throughout Southeast Michigan, including full-service community management, financial management, maintenance coordination, board education and association resources. Learn more about KS Management and our educational resources for Michigan HOA and condo board members.

Join Kathleen Sarullo, CMCA®, AMS®, Director of Community Management at KS Management, for a comprehensive Vantaca Online Portal training created for HOA and condominium board members. Presented by KS Management, an AAMC®-accredited Michigan association management company, this video covers portal navigation, payment options and fees, architectural review workflows, financial and collection reports, invoice approvals, work orders, board communications and other essential tools for managing your community more efficiently.

In this HOA and condominium board member training seminar, KS Association Management covers the fundamentals of proper meeting procedures, board governance, and association record keeping. Topics include: Preparing effective board meeting agendas Open meetings vs. executive sessions Taking accurate and defensible meeting minutes Association document retention requirements Homeowner access to association records Best practices for transparency, compliance, and legal protection Whether you are a new board member, experienced director, community manager, or homeowner leader, this session provides practical guidance to help your association operate more effectively while reducing risk and maintaining compliance. Presented by KS Association Management, AAMC®, serving condominium and homeowners associations throughout Southeast Michigan. Learn more: 🌐 KSManagementServices.com #HOA #CondoAssociation #BoardMemberTraining #CommunityAssociation #HOABoard #CondoBoard #PropertyManagement #AssociationManagement #MeetingMinutes #BoardGovernance #HOATraining

This seminar, presented by Nicole from First Citizens Bank's community association banking division and hosted by KS Management, focused on the financial management, protection, and strategic lending options for community associations. Key Themes Fiduciary Responsibility and FDIC Protection Board members are tasked with protecting association funds while ensuring liquidity and competitive returns. The FDIC limit is $250,000 per tax ID per financial institution. When associations exceed this limit, strategies like using sweep accounts (Insured Cash Sweep) or Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Services (Cedars) help maintain full FDIC protection by distributing funds across multiple banks. Investment Best Practices The primary goal is the preservation of principal. A reserve study is essential for accurate, long-term financial planning. High-risk investments like stocks or Bitcoin are discouraged; safe, low-risk options such as money market accounts, CDs, and laddered CDs are preferred. Lending and Capital Improvements Loans are not inherently negative and can serve as vital safety nets or tools to complete necessary capital projects in a single phase, which is often more cost-effective than phasing. Loan collateral typically consists of the association's accounts receivable. Associations must meet specific criteria, such as low delinquency rates, to qualify for various loan products, including lines of credit, quick-term loans, and standard-term loans. Operational Support The bank and management company work together to provide education, financial analysis, and operational support to boards on a complimentary basis. Centralizing financial activity helps with fraud detection and transparency. GAIN ACCESS TO FULL SLIDESHOW HERE: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTMZsLUO3ICVbmpOTpbxlr4CSFkfha9WNy5cpCd__q4UcR-IT0bmtm30UOi3-44X8yntjSNJHUp00yX/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=15000&slide=id.p1

Serving on an HOA or condo association board comes with far more responsibility than most residents realize. From emergency situations and resident communication to budgeting, vendor coordination, maintenance oversight, and long-term planning, board members are often balancing the needs of an entire community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In this interview, Keith Lehman, President of the Wood Creek Condo Association in Taylor, Michigan, joins KS CEO Jeremy Reyna for a real conversation about the challenges of serving on a condo board and the value of professional HOA and condo association management. Together, they discuss: • The realities of HOA and condo board leadership • Common challenges condo associations face • The importance of communication and responsiveness • How professional property management supports board members • Why education is an essential part of community association management • The role technology, online portals, and management systems play in modern HOA management • How strong association management helps communities operate more efficiently This conversation is valuable for HOA board members, condo board members, community leaders, homeowners, and anyone involved in community association living throughout Southeast Michigan. KS provides professional HOA management and condo association management services helping communities with financial management, administrative support, vendor coordination, maintenance oversight, landscaping coordination, online resident portals, and 24/7 emergency response services. If your association is looking for better communication, stronger leadership support, and a management company that truly understands community living, KS is here to help. 🌐 https://www.ksmanagementservices.com #HOAManagement #CondoAssociationManagement #HOABoard #CondoBoard #PropertyManagement #CommunityAssociationManagement #MichiganHOA #MichiganCondoAssociation #SoutheastMichigan #HOALiving #CondoLiving #AssociationManagementCompany #HOACommunity #CondoCommunity #PropertyManagementMichigan

Understand how to enforce association rules the right way—consistently, fairly, and within legal boundaries presented by the KS team and Makower Abbate Guerra Wegner Vollmer PLLC. Presented by association legal counsel, this session breaks down what associations can and cannot enforce, and how to apply rules with consistency and authority. Topics include fine structures, hearings, due process, and documentation. The seminar also highlights the importance of allowing management to administer violations to ensure fairness, reduce bias, and protect the board from unnecessary legal exposure. The session will also cover due process requirements, documentation standards, and the legal framework surrounding enforcement actions. Additional focus will be placed on the role of the management company in administering violations to ensure consistency, reduce potential bias, and minimize legal exposure for the board.

At KS Management, we don’t just manage associations—we elevate them. Through education, collaboration, and a commitment to raising the standard of leadership, we help build boards and managers that drive communities forward. This educational seminar trains board members on how a board should properly function. Topics include board member duties, officer roles and responsibilities, committee structure and use, and best practices for decision-making. The session will also clearly define when issues should be handled by the board, when to involve management, and when to engage professionals such as attorneys, CPAs, engineers, and vendors. The goal is to create clear lines of authority, accountability, and efficient governance. What You’ll Gain: Clear Role Understanding Define and strengthen the leadership roles of Presidents, Treasurers, Secretaries, Members-at-Large, and Managers. Know where you lead and how to deliver results. Proven Governance Strategies Master best practices for running efficient meetings, making ethical decisions, and collaborating as a unified board. Practical Solutions for Common Challenges Gain insight into conflict resolution, financial transparency, legal compliance, and other critical areas of board governance. Enhanced Community Engagement Discover ways to foster resident participation, build community pride, and create a connected neighborhood through leadership and communication. Why KS Management? KS Management is recognized as the leader in board education, supporting both our internal team and the greater association community with expert-led programs. We partner with industry leaders, including CAI, to bring education directly to the people who need it most—board members and managers working hard for their communities. We don’t just offer training. We offer leadership that assists and empowers boards to exceed expectations.