Gaughan Institute Releases 2020 Schedule

Over the years, Gaughan Association Management has not only recognized the need to ensure their staff is well educated but also the knowledge the Board of Directors and Homeowners need to receive.

The more education provided to the Board and Homeowners, the more efficiently the associations can operate.

Each member of the Board of Directors volunteers their services while taking on significant responsibilities and liabilities. Through our educational sessions, the Boards can become more confident in their decisions. Educated Homeowners also feel secure in their Boards’ leadership.

Gaughan Association Management is excited to release the following schedule of educational sessions for 2020:

Board Basics Insurance:  Types of Policies, Market Trends

Presented By:  Eric Skarnes, Insurance Warehouse

When:  Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Location:  Water’s Edge Clubhouse in Hugo

Time:  6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

HOA Lending Solutions

Presented By:  George Toubekis, Pacific Premier Bank (PPBI)

When:  Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Location:  The Tavern Grill in Blaine

Time:  3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Roundtable Presentations & Discussions

Reserves: Components, Updates and Statutory Requirements

Presented By:  Finn Jacobsen, Smith Jadin Johnson

Landscape – Winter Kill/Pet Damage/Grub Control/Chemical Applications

Presented By: Lunseth

Irrigation – Make Every Drop Count: The New Reality of Negligent Irrigation

Presented By:  Matt Kuha, Irrigation By Design

Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (D&O):  Non-Monetary/Personal/Individual Protection

Presented By:  Tony Ciro, American Family Insurance

When:  Saturday, March 7, 2020

Location:  Smith Jadin Johnson Conference Room in Bloomington

Time:  9:00 am – 11:00 am

Board Basics:  Efficient Board & Annual Meetings

Presented By:  Smith Jadin Johnson

When:  Wednesday April 22, 2020 

Location:  Smith Jadin Johnson Conference Room in Bloomington

Time:  6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Board Basics:  Landscape & Snow Removal Contracts

Presented By:  Birch, Inc

When:  Monday, September 21, 2020

Location:  Birch, Inc in Little Canada

Time:  6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Roundtable Presentations & Discussions

Maintenance Obligations:  Limited Common vs Common vs Unit – Who is Responsible?

Presented By:  Nancy Polomis, Hellmuth & Johnson

Surplus Funds/Minutes and Conducting Reviews/Audits

Presented By:  Michael Mullen, Michael P Mullen CPA|PLLC

Insurance:  Crime/Fidelity/Employee Dishonesty

Presented By:  Jake Nelson, Wise Insurance Agency

Slip & Fall Liability

Presented By: KC Ahrens, Hellmuth & Johnson

When:  Saturday, November 7, 2020

Location:  Hellmuth & Johnson in Edina

Time:  9:00 am – 11:00 am

Contact us today to register for one or all of the sessions.

We look forward to you joining us!

Gaughan Attends Annual Who’s Who Showcase

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth yesterday. We thoroughly enjoyed The Who’s Who in Building & Showcase (hosted by The Blue Book Network) and plan on attending again next year!

Our construction project managers were able to meet local and national subcontractors, vendors, customers, and other exhibitors. We are always looking to work with the best in the business in order to provide our clients with the highest quality construction. The Who’s Who Showcase is an excellent event for networking and learning about the latest news and technologies in the construction industry.

If you didn’t get to meet our team at the event or if you did and would like to discuss working with a quality general contractor, call us at 651-464-5700.

Construction Project Managers connected with many of this year’s attendees.

Team Building Brings Big Thrills

Every year, Gaughan Companies hosts an annual team building event for all of its employees. This year, we took a day during the week to go to Big Thrill Factory in Oakdale with the whole company.

After an address from the company president, Patrick Gaughan, the attendees ate lunch and gathered into smaller groups in order to connect one-on-one with their coworkers. Our staff is growing, and with many of them at locations throughout the Twin Cities, it is important for us to take the time for these team building activities.

We participated in activities like go karts, laser tag, a ropes course, indoor zip line, and other events, like the Gaughan Jeopardy game. The atmosphere was filled with good spirits and friendly competition!

We appreciate our employees and all that they do for our company and our community. We are blessed to have a wonderful group to work with!