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Neighborhood College Program
Class Schedule
In Scottsdale, the success of our community is defined by how we as individuals address and respond to neighborhood issues and challenges. Believing that one person can make a difference, the City of Scottsdale developed the Neighborhood College to provide residents, neighborhood groups and homeowners associations with the information, resources and tools needed to become effective neighborhood leaders.
Whether you’re getting started as a new board member, are a seasoned board member, or just want to keep an eye on what’s happening in your neighborhood, our professional, volunteer instructors invite you to participate in the following free neighborhood College classes (pre-registration is required for all classes):
Date |
Topic |
| Jan 18, 2012 | Embezzlement: Prevention Theft/Fraud of HOA Funds |
| Feb 6, 2012 | Dealing with the Troublesome Board Member and Association Member |
| Feb 15, 2012 | Managing HOAs Through Tough Economic Times |
| Mar 6, 2012 | Top 10 Common Errors Boards Make |
NEW! embezzlement: Prevention theft/Fraud of HOA Funds
Wednesday, January 18, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Mustang Library Auditorium, 10101 N. 90th St.
No association wants to be notified by their accountant or banker that funds are missing from the community association’s account. Learn the simple, but imperative steps necessary to safeguard the community’s funds.
NEW! Dealing with the Troublesome Board Member and Association Member
Monday, February 6, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Mustang Library Auditorium, 10101 N. 90th St.
Removing the ineffective or troublesome board member has been outlined in Arizona law and is possible in 6 steps to be discussed in this class. Dealing with a troublesome association member takes patience and it helps to have a few ideas up your sleeve to gain peace and quiet in the association.
Managing HOAs Through Tough Economic Times
Wednesday, February 15, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Mustang Library Auditorium, 10101 N. 90th St.
In today’s hard economic times, managing a community association that derives its income from the membership is not business as usual. Community leaders are challenged with the loss of revenue from a struggling membership and CC&R requirements to maintain the common areas and enhance property values. This class will focus on cost cutting measures an HOA can do to ensure the maintenance of curb appeal and aesthetics of a community and provide the participants with a clear plan for financially responsible change and positive impact on the community. Participants should come with their most recent financial statements with a minimum of the actual versus budget with variance. Discussion topics include:
- Leveraging vendor services
- Dealing with foreclosures and bankruptcies
- Small investments with large returns
NEW! Top 10 Common Errors Boards Make
Tuesday, March 6, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Mustang Library Auditorium, 10101 N. 90th St.
The 10 things that get boards into trouble are interpreted and discussed in this class. We will spend time on Arizona’s Open Meeting law, foreclosure and bankruptcy, association fines and penalties, inspection of books and records by association members plus 6 more areas that are commonly mishandled by the board of directors.
Pre-registration is required for all classes.
For more information about these classes or to register,
call (480) 312-3111 or visit Registration.
