Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger

Donna DiMaggio Berger
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Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger

Think you know what community association life is all about? Think again. Residents must obey the rules, directors must follow the law, and managers must keep it all running smoothly! Take It to the Board explores the reality of life in a condominium, cooperative or homeowners’ association, what’s really involved in serving on its board, and how to maintain that ever-so-delicate balance of being legally compliant and community spirited. Leading community association attorney Donna DiMaggio Berger acknowledges the balancing act without losing her sense of humor as she talks with a variety of association leaders, experts, and vendors about the challenges and benefits of the community association lifestyle. If you've got questions, Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger - We Speak Condo & HOA!

  1. Addressing Florida’s Condo Crisis and How to Fix It

    NOV 15

    Addressing Florida’s Condo Crisis and How to Fix It

    The aftermath of the Champlain Towers tragedy has led to a flurry of legislative responses, but are they hitting the mark? Was the Florida Legislature's response to the Champlain Towers tragedy misguided in terms of overlooking some key factors that led to that deadly collapse and placing some obligations on the parties least able to shoulder them? Join Take It To The Board host Donna DiMaggio Berger as she unpacks this complex, multi-layered issue affecting countless communities ...

    39 min
  2. A Guide to Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors

    OCT 23

    A Guide to Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors

    On this week’s episode of Take It To The Board podcast, we're opening the doors—and windows—to a topic that’s both timely and critical for community associations both in hurricane season and year-round impact doors and windows. Host Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Ben Friedman, owner and President of CitiQuiet Windows, explore the ins and outs of impact-resistant windows and doors: what they do, what they cost and how they are important not just as hurricane protection.Donna and Ben debunk co...

    1 hr
  3. Navigating the Stormy Landscape of Disaster Recovery and Insurance -- with Wayne Srsen and Kelly Kuhn

    OCT 8

    Navigating the Stormy Landscape of Disaster Recovery and Insurance -- with Wayne Srsen and Kelly Kuhn

    In the aftermath of Helene's wrath and Milton's threatening approach, this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, hosted by Donna DiMaggio Berger, takes us on the emotional journey of community association industry veterans Wayne Srsen and Kelly Kuhn as they share their firsthand experiences with natural disasters and the insurance industry. They also highlight the indispensable roles of first responders and logistics professionals, such as those at Florida Power and Light, who work tireless...

    55 min
  4. Community Association Insights with Industry Leader Dawn Bauman of the Community Associations Institute (CAI)

    SEP 25

    Community Association Insights with Industry Leader Dawn Bauman of the Community Associations Institute (CAI)

    Learn the secrets to help your community thrive on this week’s Take It To The Board podcast, as host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Dawn Bauman, Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at the Community Associations Institute (CAI). Dawn is a leading advocate for HOAs, condos, and co-ops across the U.S. and internationally. With nearly 50 public policy initiatives under her leadership—including fair housing, pets, assistance animals, and removing racially restrictive coven...

    1h 12m
  5. Mastering Construction Contracts: Essential Insights with Steve Lesser

    SEP 11

    Mastering Construction Contracts: Essential Insights with Steve Lesser

    Whether replacing a roof, undergoing major concrete restoration, or updating your common areas, understanding construction contracts is essential to secure the best possible outcome for your repair or renovation projects. In this week’s Take It To The Board podcast, host Donna DiMaggio Berger unlocks the secrets to mastering construction contracts with Steven Lesser, Shareholder and Chair of Becker’s national Construction Law and Litigation Practice.Join Donna and Steve as they dissect essent...

    1h 1m
  6. Redesigning Golf-- Teeing Up a Discussion on Golf Course Communities with Golf Course Architect Erik Larsen

    AUG 28

    Redesigning Golf-- Teeing Up a Discussion on Golf Course Communities with Golf Course Architect Erik Larsen

    Ready to reevaluate your perceptions of golf course communities and their design? In this episode, host Donna DiMaggio Berger takes you behind the scenes with Erik Larsen, Golf Course Architect and former Vice President of the Arnold Palmer Design Company, as he reveals the intricacies of transforming landscapes into world-class golf courses. Erik has overseen golf course projects in 26 US States and 14 countries. He has designed courses used in tournament play, such as the US Open, the Bob H...

    1h 3m
  7. CERTified Safe: Empowering Community Associations with Dr. Jesse P. Spearo

    AUG 14

    CERTified Safe: Empowering Community Associations with Dr. Jesse P. Spearo

    Can ordinary citizens become heroes during a disaster? Discover how Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) help everyday people play essential roles in emergency situations. Join Take It To The Board host Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Dr. Jesse P. Spearo, the Emergency Management Administrator for Miami-Dade County, as they share insights into how CERT volunteers provide critical support, from coordinating community events to distributing supplies during major incidents.Donna and Dr. Sp...

    51 min
  8. The Truth About Service Animals and ESAs-- Real vs. Fake

    JUL 31

    The Truth About Service Animals and ESAs-- Real vs. Fake

    Millions of people depend on assistance animals to help them engage in major life activities. On the flip side, some people try to pass off their pets as assistance animals to skirt the rules in pet-restricted communities, restaurants, airplanes, and other places where pets are not allowed. So how do you spot the difference between a legitimate service or support animal and a fake one? Join us for this episode of Take It To The Board as host Donna DiMaggio Berger uncovers the world of trainin...

    1h 7m
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Think you know what community association life is all about? Think again. Residents must obey the rules, directors must follow the law, and managers must keep it all running smoothly! Take It to the Board explores the reality of life in a condominium, cooperative or homeowners’ association, what’s really involved in serving on its board, and how to maintain that ever-so-delicate balance of being legally compliant and community spirited. Leading community association attorney Donna DiMaggio Berger acknowledges the balancing act without losing her sense of humor as she talks with a variety of association leaders, experts, and vendors about the challenges and benefits of the community association lifestyle. If you've got questions, Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger - We Speak Condo & HOA!

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