Melani Caron During the holidays, we are often reminded of the diversity that our world is made up of. People celebrate the holidays according to their separate heritage, traditions and beliefs. But one of the common denominators that bring people of different race, religion and custom together is a desire to live in peace, harmony…
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November 2017
General Manager’s Report
Annual meetings, or annual membership meetings, are required by the Robson Ranch CG HOA governing documents, which specify when they are to be conducted and how and when members are to be notified about the meeting. This is the main meeting of the year when members receive the new budget, elect a board (when applicable),…
October 2017
General Manager’s Report
Melani Caron, General Manager Yes, it’s that time of year again for HOAs. No, not the holidays, it’s budget season! Most HOAs use the calendar year as their fiscal year, and now is the time of year where many managers are formulating their budgets for the next year. As you can imagine, there is a…
September 2017
General Manager’s Report
Melani Caron, GM While Arizona is traditionally seen as a desert state with cactus, agave and coyotes, one of the many perks we are able to enjoy year round is the ability to have a lush green lawn. You may be asking yourself how can this be? During the summer months we use Bermuda grass…
August 2017
General Manager’s Report
Why a maintenance schedule is important Melani Caron, General Manager From time to time, homeowners will submit work orders to the office for processing. While the staff and I tour the community and keep a close eye on the various components of Robson Ranch, there may be a time where an item is unintentionally missed.…
July 2017
General Manager’s Report
Itch, ouch, scratch… it’s bug season! Melani Caron Whether you’re attacked while working in the garden, enjoying a picnic in the park or lounging by the pool, bug bites and stings are an inevitable summer annoyance. At best bites and stings can be uncomfortable for a few days; at worst they can be a serious,…
June 2017
General Manager’s Report
Tips for successful renters Melani Caron, General Manager Approximately four in 10 homes in suburban America are occupied by renters. If your property is one of those homes, or about to become one, then I encourage you to read further in order to learn about helpful tips for you, your renters and the association as…
May 2017
General Manager’s Report
Melani Caron Who recalls the catchy TV advertisement by Southwest Airlines as they enticed you to travel with them? Their commercials ended with the coined phrase “wanna get away”? I know for many of our Robson Ranch homeowners, this statement rings true as you prepare for your upcoming travels. Whether it be to go back…
April 2017
General Manager’s Report
Regardless of the size of any community, there is always one thing that every community needs which are resident volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month and I am grateful for the wonderful homeowners who have generously given of their time to serve. Robson Ranch has volunteers serving in the capacity of a committee, advisory council,…
March 2017
General Manager’s Report
As the saying goes–it’s never too late to learn. Professionalism, accountability, and education are of utmost importance to me as a professional community manager. Each day life presents the opportunity for me to learn something new no matter how long I have been in the community association industry. You may have noticed both the CAAM…