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Survey of MARA members - Any interest?

  • 08 Aug 2025 7:03 AM
    Message # 13529661

    The recent posts of how many members, how many directors, has me wondering if anyone is interested in how other Associations make up their board, cost of insurance, age of your Association, how many have gone through a claim process and the results, how is road maintenance handled, tenor of Association (friendly, Hatfields and McCoy, distant) and oddly, I would like to know if any other Association starts their meetings with a prayer (we are a Hatfields and McCoy neighborhood).   I would work on this and post results in the forum.  Here is a question:  How many members does MARA have and where are they geographically?

  • 08 Aug 2025 8:53 AM
    Reply # 13529693 on 13529661
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    I think that's a great idea.  It would be interesting to have a better idea of what the average road association looks like.  I would add to your list of questions, what percentage of your members are year-round, seasonal, or undeveloped lots, and what percentage show up for annual meeting.

  • 08 Aug 2025 3:31 PM
    Reply # 13529880 on 13529661

    Great idea, Mary!  I would be interested in the fee structure in particular - one rate for all, different rates for summer/year round, different rates per usage, one winter maintenance rate for all including summer, etc.  I'd be happy to help compile the data.

    Ellen Zimkin

  • 09 Aug 2025 8:23 AM
    Reply # 13530031 on 13529661

    Those are excellent questions.  Keep them coming!  I think I should get permission though, from MARA leadership.

  • 09 Aug 2025 8:33 AM
    Reply # 13530032 on 13529661

    Good idea.   

  • 09 Aug 2025 10:23 AM
    Reply # 13530053 on 13529661

    Interesting and useful concepts.  I would like to hear about owner grievances concerning assessments, assessment structures, general concerns about board behaviors etc.   Reactions about the road laws from the viewpoint of your road owners.

  • 10 Aug 2025 9:28 AM
    Reply # 13530238 on 13529661
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    I'm just now reading this. Wonderful questions and suggestions. The MARA Board is meeting very soon. I moderate our meetings. I will make sure this Discussion Forum posting is on the agenda for serious discussion. 

    Stay tuned. Thank you all!

    Last modified: 10 Aug 2025 9:29 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
  • 11 Aug 2025 6:48 AM
    Reply # 13530434 on 13529661

    Great idea; books will be written :)

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