Homeowners who live in a small community can feel more special when the holidays come around as they bond with neighbors. It is especially true for members of an HOA, who can coordinate Thanksgiving activities to create strong community bonds. In addition to the social connections these events inspire, community Thanksgiving events allow neighbors to discuss their community and address any concerns outside official HOA communication channels.
Four Ways Homeowners Can Come Together for the Holidays
The following four activities can give HOA members a chance to celebrate Thanksgiving, bond together, and improve communication.
Host a Community Potluck for HOA Members
One of the best parts of an HOA is the sense of community it offers residents. It is valuable anytime, but it’s particularly beneficial when the holiday season rolls around. Neighborly bonds make a community more potent and safer. Members can foster these bonds by hosting a Thanksgiving potluck. If a community has a clubhouse, this is the perfect venue to gather, eat great food, and discuss important community issues. Holiday functions are essential, too, because they allow residents to get involved in their community who might not usually attend HOA meetings.
Organize a Community-Wide Gift Exchange
A gift exchange is yet another way that HOA members can foster the holiday spirit and solidify community bonds. This event could take on a secret Santa structure, wherein residents anonymously offer gifts to each other based on a person’s unique interests and personality. Conversely, communities can organize a White Elephant-style setup, which may yield less personalized results but will ultimately be much easier to coordinate. This particular Thanksgiving gift-giving event could even become an annual community tradition.
Coordinate a Competition for Holiday Home Decorations
It’s debatable when the holiday season officially starts, but it’s never too early to decorate to prepare for Christmas. It offers another opportunity for a community event that could coincide with Thanksgiving festivities. HOA leadership can coordinate a competition to highlight homes with the best decorations. The contest should feature desirable prizes to motivate homeowners to invest in their decorations. Prizes such as gift cards and home goods will entice any potential holiday decoration competitors.
Establish a Partnership Between the HOA and a Charity
Finally, an HOA can foster Thanksgiving goodwill by partnering with a local charity or soup kitchen. In addition to facilitating bonds among participants, a charity partnership can help assist people throughout the community. HOAs must be sure to assess any liabilities that may emerge in this partnership. If an injury occurs on community property, for example, it could result in significant liability for the HOA. Investing in excess liability coverage can combat this problem and protect HOAs from common risks.
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