Condo Media - June 2019 - 34

SHINING MOMENT

Waldenwoods Condominium Association is presented
the Creative Solutions Award. From left: Doug Hall,
Beverly Finkelstein, and Linda Desatnick.

Windward Pointe Condo Owners Association accepts the
Member Communications Award. From left: Nancy Tuttle
and John Porter Tuttle.

Regency at Emerald Pines Condominium accepts the Programs
and Events Award. From left: Robert Klein, Richard Pineau and
Cindy Prestigiacomo.

CONDOMEDIA June 2019

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
Waldenwoods
Condominium Association
Most condominium associations struggle to create and
sustain a sense of community.
Waldenwoods solved that problem by creating a network of
active volunteer committees
to advise the board. Board
members recognized that "the
expertise required to successfully govern an HOA must not
reside solely with the five trustees,"
the nominating letter explained. Volunteers provide that expertise though seven standing committees:
Buildings and Grounds, Communications, Community Center,
Finance, Landscape, Rules and Bylaws, and Library. Neighbors
Helping Neighbors, an unofficial committee, provides temporary assistance to residents coping with illnesses or other
problems. "The committees help to maintain the beauty of
Waldenwoods, keep our finances in check, and promote a sense
of community," the nominating letter stated, adding: "This
well-designed committee framework" and the "wonderful volunteer spirit"it supports, "have helped to make Waldenwoods a
premier community in the MetroWest area."
MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
John Tuttle, Windward Pointe Condo Owners Association
This award recognizes "effective communication tools" that
keep members informed about their community. The varied
efforts of this association's Communications Committee certainly qualify. Chaired by John Tuttle, the committee "has done
a superb job of communicating with residents/owners," the
nomination letter said. A quarterly newsletter provides information on association business and governance, as well as human
interest articles and health and safety information. A bulletin
board "updated regularly and situated in a prominent location"
reinforces the communications efforts, the letter noted.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Regency at Emerald Pines Condominium
Regency was the first community to incorporate the Signature
Lifestyle+ program developed jointly by the Dartmouth Group
and Toll Brothers, designed "to keep residents engaged and connected." Trustees and the association's social committee host activities and events, including a poolside Summer Luau, a fireside
"Winter Wonderland Soiree," themed Pot Luck dinners, cooking
demonstrations, wine tastings, and Super Bowl and Kentucky
Derby Parties. Philanthropic events, such as "Toys for Tots" and
food and coat drives create opportunities for residents to "give
back to the community." Multiple clubs target varied interests,
and biweekly planning meetings "keep the program evolving
and exciting," the nomination letter noted.

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