Past Curriculum
Education
Past Curriculum
SSMG launched its education initiative in June 2018, collaborating with local professionals to give community association leaders thoughtful insight and practical knowledge.
Past Curriculum
Education
SSMG launched its education initiative in June 2018, collaborating with local professionals to give community association leaders thoughtful insight and practical knowledge.
All education
Board education
Being an HOA board member can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it is not without its challenges. Many board members don’t realize exactly what they have volunteered for – it’s often said that serving on an association board is the only job you’ll ever have with no formal education requirements and no built-in training program.
Southern States offers quarterly training sessions for board education. A senior property manager is assigned to your community to lead them, and we invite professionals from other fields – including attorneys and CPAs – to help.
Our education events also give community leaders the chance to share ideas, stories, and challenges while building relationships with other association leaders. These programs have grown in popularity and fill up quickly!
Securing your community and maintaining business continuity before a disaster
Starting an insurance claim so you’re ahead before you get behind
Financial & strategic planning
Running board meetings – election do’s & don’ts, Robert’s Rules of Order
Controlling costs & bundling services
The importance of hiring licensed contractors
Capital & reserve planning for pools and outdoor amenities
Directors & officers insurance overview
Pool safety & leak detection
Commonly overlooked insurance exclusions
Hurricane essentials – prepare before the season begins
Managing technology: software, data safety & cyber security
Understanding and managing rentals in your community
Reviewing contractor bids for the best results
Required reserves by statute & how often to do reserve studies
Pooled versus straight-line reserve methodology
To set up a consultation or training on any of these topics for your Board of Directors, email [email protected].
Conference sessions
Our annual conference focused on “Changes to Florida Law & Latest Trends in Communal Living,” with curriculum designed by our industry partners. Browse the sessions and presentations below.
State-certified educators Jason Martell and Dara Haggerty on collections, covenant enforcement, governing documents, elections, and governance.
How to satisfy your fiduciary duties, avoid pitfalls for personal liability, and obtain proper insurance coverage.
John Carr on lessons learned, what was different in 2022, and looking ahead.
Bill Wilson walks board members through the water and mold remediation process.
The current insurance market, with tips for maximum savings for your association.
Requirements, process, and results of a proper reserve study – and how to navigate the coming years.
Common palm issues in the Florida landscape, treatments, and the benefits of long-term tree-care programs.
Real examples and answers for the questions that come up during a community paving project.
Understanding coverage, documenting property condition before and after a loss, and the claims process.
Documentation before the storm, the right steps after a disaster, and the importance of a pre-loss agreement.
More education
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