11 March 2026

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Understanding the importance of reserve funds

Understanding the importance of reserve funds


MAINTAINING ASSETS by Sean Erik Andersen Association Reserves President Orange County, Inland Empire and Coachella Valley, PRA, RS On President’s Day weekend in 2011, I got a call that would open great relationships for me both professionally and personally. There was an extremely friendly voice on the other end of the line, “Sean, this is Phil Hood from Leisure World Mutual 5. I

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How decisions move from idea to action

How decisions move from idea to action


BETTER TOGETHER by David Norvell GRF Executive Director CMCA, AMS, PCAM In a community as active as ours, decisions aren’t made in a vacuum. Whether we are repairing a roof or updating a major policy, there is a deliberate process in place to ensure every move is financially sound, legally compliant and transparent. Here is a look at the “life cycle” of a project and how your voice

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Participation needed for pedestrian and driving safety effort

Participation needed for pedestrian and driving safety effort


CIVIC ENGAGEMENT by Edward Jablonski GRF Operations Committee Chairman The GRF Pedestrian and Driving Safety Work Study Team held its first resident meeting Feb 23. Operations Committee members in attendance included Edward Jablonski, Jeff Mulqueen, James Farr and Tim Kearns. Three of the 13 safety work study volunteers, Dave LaCascia, Al Clark and Brian Fitzgerald, participated in

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Example: LW Amphitheater

Example: LW Amphitheater


2026 Reserve Study Amphitheater Bleachers Total Useful Life............................20 years Useful Life Remaining..................12 years Estimated Replacement Date.............2038 Amphitheater Complex Roofing Total Useful Life............................25 years Useful Life Remaining..................19 years Estimated Replacement Date.............2045 Read the full study and explore more

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