If your property has been damaged in a natural disaster—tornado, flood, earthquake, fire, etc.—there are some important steps you can take in the immediate aftermath to ensure your safety and minimize financial loss. Consider the following actions: Enter with caution. Damaged homes or buildings could be structurally unsafe; use extreme caution when navigating those areas,
DENVER, CO – John Hammersmith, CEO of Hammersmith Management, has been elected President-Elect of the Board of Trustees for Community Associations Institute (CAI). The election was held at CAI’s Annual Conference & Exposition in Orlando on May 4. CAI is an international membership organization dedicated to building better communities. With more than 33,500 members, CAI
Here at Hammersmith Management, we talk about CAI--the Community Associations Institute--pretty frequently. And for good reason: we believe in its mission of building better Communities. CAI TV Commercial from Community Associations Institute on Vimeo. CAI has approximately 33,500 members and works in partnership with 60 chapters. The launch of the organization's most recent chapter represented an exciting
Committees are an important part of every Association's operations. Committee members help keep Communities vibrant; and, by augmenting paid staff, they save Associations thousands of dollars each year. Your Community just wouldn’t be what it is without your active and effective committees! However, to be successful, your Association needs to cultivate fresh ideas and encourage additional resident involvement
Yesterday, Hammersmith Management held its Spring Quarterly Meeting. But unbeknownst to our CEO before the meeting, we also turned it into a surprise 35th Anniversary party. See the photos below from the celebration, and thank you so much for being a part of our success! CEO John Hammersmith was surprised during the meeting by his
"Special meetings" are unscheduled meetings called from time to time by the Board for a specific purpose. Special meetings usually address issues that need immediate attention or that need more time and discussion than can be handled in routine Board or annual meetings from opening a new diner to a new pharmacy. There are a
You live in an HOA. You have a great idea. But you’re not on the Board, and elections are months away. What do you do next? Two words: present it. Presenting a good idea, whether to a Board, a boss or to anyone else in the position to approve it, isn’t about them. Or you.
Wow, what a year it’s been! 2015 has brought so much change and growth to all of us at Hammersmith Management, and now is the time of the year to look back on all that we’ve accomplished. From awards to acquisitions to actively volunteering in our Community, read on to find out what made 2015
With the holiday season upon us—and many out of town visitors streaming in with it—be sure to review these cold weather safety tips to keep you and your home safe while you’re catching up with family and friends! Tips to Keep Your Home Safe: Keep snow and ice off of roofs and gutters Remove snow
Here in Colorado, we take pride in our state and its natural beauty. Coloradoans are known for being outdoor adventurers, consistently ranking among the most active citizens in the nation. We hike, ski, bike, kayak and climb all over our state and its four National Parks, 11 National Forests, 53 “fourteeners” and countless wilderness areas