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Chapters and groups
80% of HOAs share similar issues and challenges and there is a great opportunity for increasing efficiencies through sharing of information and collective networking.
Structure
- Provincial and sub geographic areas.
- Each chapter establishes it’s own unique culture
- Range in size from 5 to over 100 members.
Benefits of chapters for members:
- Networking opportunities and collective bargaining and agreements with professional service providers serving community associations
- Latest area specific information and resources for community operations and community management
- Communication with local legislatures on issues affecting community associations
- Local public relations and community service campaigns
- Forums for exchange of professional information
- Membership directories
- Direct connection/liaison to the national office
Research and Development
- ARC is also the driving force for common interest community research and development and is committed to identifying trends in residential community association living as well as to research and identify best practice.
- We aim to serve as the catalyst for positive change in the community association industry by making relevant information available to our members who are involved in association governance
Benefits to members
You get exposed to the best way of doing things and can plan for the current and emerging trends.
You get the information first and this assists you in keeping abreast of issues that impact on your community and equip you in making better more effective decisions.
Credentialised Service Providers
ARC is also establishing a database of credentialised service providers in the various service areas such as:
- Alternative Power
- Architecture
- Auditing
- Communications
- Construction
- Engineering
- Entertainment & Leisure
- Financial Services
- Garden Maintenance
- Health & Wellness
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Landscaping
- Legal Services
- Marketing
- Property Management & Administration
- Publications
- Real Estate
- Resident Services
- Security
- Waste Management
The Criteria
- Registered with their industry quality assurance body if applicable
- Current client references
- Good track record
- Adhere to ARC values
Benefits for members
- Accountable providers
- Client / Members rating
- Reduced risk
- Better value and deals
Communication and current information
HOATalk Newsletter
A vibrant and relevant monthly electronic newsletter that features real, current and topical articles, information and events of interest to HOA’s and their Trustees.
ARC Website
An awesome resource consisting of information, articles, tools and resources that members can access at any time.
It also provides the platform for networking (Chapter links as well as for assisting in issues particular to your situation (“Forum”, “Ask the Experts” and the “Q and A“ section)
Education
Continuous professional development programmes for volunteer leaders as well as estate management are held regularly and take the form of either workshops, seminars, conferences and theme discussions
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