Snowline Board of Directors April Updates-Part 2

Upcoming Events

We are looking for volunteers to support several upcoming community events. If you’re interested, please contact us at comms@snowlinecc.com and we’ll connect you with the appropriate event lead. The Spring 2026 Newsletter can be found here with additional details about the events.

1. Adopt a Highway Cleanup on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Additional details coming soon. 

2. Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Please fill out the Fishing Derby Registration Form by Sunday, May 17, 2026. 

3. Chipping Event on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Piles need to be ready by Sunday, May 24th, 2026. Please fill out the Chipping Event Registration Form. Chipping event instructions can be found here. 

4. Sports Day has been moved from Saturday, July 4, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026. No signup is required and all are welcome to join the fun! 

Survey Results

Thank you to the 46% of lot owners (132 of 287) who participated in the recent survey. A typical response rate for surveys of this kind is around 30%, so this level of engagement far exceeded expectations and provides valuable, meaningful input to help guide future decisions! We also extend our appreciation to the community members who volunteered their time to clean and analyze the data and present the results in a clear, accessible format.

The Snowline CC Survey Findings - April 2026.pdf document presents the survey’s selection-based responses in chart form. Slides 2–10 reflect a manual review, cleaning, and normalization of response data, leveraging Data Studio within Snowline’s Google Workspace for analytics and presentation. 

The Snowline_2026_Survey_Theme_Analysis.pdf document focuses on the free-text survey responses. Following the same data-preparation process, normalized free-form text was analyzed using Claude AI without directive prompting or manipulation. To ensure privacy, member names, lots, and any potential personally identifiable information was removed from the dataset before analysis in Claude. Slides 11-12 of the Snowline CC Survey Findings - April 2026.pdf document include excerpts from this free-form analysis.   

Board Notes & Community Improvements

1. The April Board Packet (reports and materials for the Board of Directors meeting) is now available to all members on the website. Previously shared upon request, this information will now be posted routinely to increase transparency as soon as it is available to the Board. Please note that additional materials may be added to the folder up to the day of the meeting, so we encourage you to check back frequently if you plan to review it. (Snowline website → Members → Documents → Board of Directors → Board Packet)

2. March Financials are posted to the website. Following the expiration of our previous CD, we evaluated new options and secured an increased rate of 3.58% (up from 2.79%) while remaining with Banner Bank. Thank you to Corey, our bookkeeper, for coordinating this effort!

3. The final Spark consulting contract to support governing document updates under WUCIOA required changes has been signed and posted to the website. Spark has been helping communities update governing documents for over 7 years, and has already helped two other local HOA communities with updates this year. Spark’s engagement will be coordinated with Snowline’s attorney, who will review and approve the documents. Using Spark for drafting and coordination reduces the number of attorney billable hours required, helping control costs while ensuring legal compliance. Snowline’s attorney commended the decision to incorporate a lower-cost solution with greater available capacity, enabling the community to complete this work efficiently and cost-effectively. Spark is not being engaged as a full-time management company. Spark’s engagement is an hourly contract to support governance updates in partnership with Snowline’s attorney. 

4. Pool usage data has been aggregated, summarized, and posted to the website.

5. Cat6 cabling is now pulled to the gate and a router is being purchased to add WiFi to the gate area. We are continuing to work to pull fiber as well. Integrating the gate system with Amazon technology to ensure seamless Amazon deliveries (free) for community members is potentially dependent on this activity. Thank you Chuck, Colin Dettweiler, and Campbell Carson for driving this effort! Once WiFi is live, we will provide further communication on guidelines and best practices for how it will be used. 

Reminder the April board meeting agenda was posted on Sunday, 4/12/26 to the agenda folder in the Member's section leading to the Sunday, 4/26/26 meeting. The Zoom link is included in the agenda for those who wish to attend.

Thank You!

Jeff Boekelman (Member Communications - Treasurer/Social/IT), Kathleen Lange (President), Daniel Frederick (VP), Carmen Lystad (Secretary), Bob Anderson (Architecture), Kyle Salisbury (Operations), Rob McCormack (Rules, Regulations, & Compliance)

Mission Statement  

 “As the Snowline Board of Directors, we aim to build a vibrant and inclusive community where neighbors feel connected and valued. We support this vision by communicating openly, managing our resources with care and integrity, and hosting a variety of community building opportunities. We are dedicated to fair, consistent governance that begins with assuming positive intent, and we treat every homeowner with equal respect. Together, we protect the beauty, sustainability, and sense of belonging that makes Snowline special.”

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Please Go Digital!

Every member who switches to digital reduces our community’s printing and postage costs - savings that go right back into the amenities we all enjoy. Signing up takes just a few minutes: visit http://www.snowlinecc.com, go to the Members tab, and complete the Electronic Transmissions Consent form.