HOA Network

The vision for MIC’s Homeowner Association Network (HOAN) is a network of neighborhood associations collaborating effectively to help make our area a great place to live, learn, work, play, and worship. The purpose of the Network is to provide a platform for Homeowner Associations (HOAs) to share ideas and best practices; improve communications and connections; build greater advocacy and community engagement. The Network’s objectives are:

Provide a forum to exchange ideas, best practices, and confer on common issues.
Develop a roster of HOA communities.
Communicate economic, political and zoning issues affecting the area.
Expand the pool of MIC membership.

Network members enjoy access to online resources and information sharing. Click here to join!

A Note From Our Chairman

Dear HOA Network Members,

Four years ago, the Mableton Improvement Coalition’s HOA Network was launched with the mission to connect communities in and around Mableton to foster greater communication and community involvement for the advancement of our local area. Our primary objectives were to establish a network for Homeowner Associations (HOAs) to exchange best practices; build awareness of impactful issues affecting the community; and increase network and political influence on local issues.

Founding members Liza Harris (Brookview), Jeniffer Jerral (Legacy at the River Line), Steve Jungk (Retreat at Old Vinings Lake, Dan Rushing (Retreat at Old Vinings Lake, Monique Sheffield (Kingsbridge; now Cobb County District 4 Commissioner), and I excitedly set out to fulfill this mission. The Network grew to 25 HOAs, including three individual members, and then COVID hit, stunting our growth. As we transitioned from in-person monthly meetings and quarterly forums to online sessions, we found it difficult for people to network virtually.

The HOA Network (HOAN) has decided to adopt a more pragmatic approach this year to reverse declining membership and to bring enhanced value to our membership while waiting for the effects of the pandemic to recede.

Accordingly, we have adopted the following plan:

Publish e-letter every other month, starting in March. The e-letter will contain articles on practical advice and tips on running your HOA operation. It will also include a segment authored by Josh Jones, community association attorney and HOA Network advisor.
Resurrect quarterly Community Development Speaker Series, with featured experts on hot topics affecting HOAs.
Facilitate a more robust utilization of the HOA Network Facebook page (Mableton HOA Network Group) for reference purposes.
Increase more available time for membership discourse and engagement during meetings and forums.

We intend to keep our communications short and concise. Most of us on the HOA Network board have served as directors of our own HOA. We know how busy it can be supervising an association, often with limited support, which often leaves little time for HOA training and education. We hope you will find our new approach beneficial to you and your association. Please refer any questions or inquiries to: hoanetwork@mableton.org.

Sincerely,

Ray Thomas

Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

MIC’s HOA Network

Email: hoanetwork@mableton.org

Phone: 770-718-7501

Website: www.mableton.org

“Helping HOAs Help Their Communities”