About Us

Aurora Borealis over the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Photo by Lawrence I. Charters
Aurora Borealis over the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The moon is low over the horizon on the left, and lights from Victoria, BC, can be seen center-right. Taken from the Sunland cabana looking northwest on May 11, 2024. Click on the image for a larger view. Photo by Lawrence I. Charters

Who Does What

Sunland North will follow the recommendations of local, state, and federal health authorities concerning public health.

Sunland Division 17 Owners Association is governed by an elected five-person volunteer board of directors. Board members must be homeowners in the Sunland North community. The directors are elected for two-year terms, and the terms are staggered and overlapping to help provide continuity across election cycles. Elections for upcoming board member vacancies are held at the annual Sunland Division 17 owners meeting each September. The board appoints volunteer chairpersons as needed to head various committees and special projects (e.g., architectural control, landscaping, exterior maintenance, and nominations). The Sunland Division 17 Board establishes a regular meeting schedule each year. Homeowners are encouraged to attend and observe these meetings. Notification of any necessary changes to the meeting schedule will be emailed to owners and posted on this website.

If you have questions or concerns, board members encourage you to contact them between board meetings, using the contact information provided below:

2024-2025 Board of Directors — Email: information@sunlandnorth.org

President: Gerry Hatler, president@sunlandnorth.org, 206-290-9501

Vice President: Mark Anderson, vicepresident@sunlandnorth.org

Treasurer: Betty Gwaltney, treasurer@sunlandnorth.org, (424) 250-0238

Secretary: Susan Hamman, secretary@sunlandnorth.org, (360) 683-1800

Board Member-at-Large: Beverly (Sunny) Stern, member-at-large@sunlandnorth.org

The following committees have been established to assist the board in its responsibilities, and your neighbors have agreed to serve, as appointed periodically by the board. (Please thank your neighbors for their efforts when you have the opportunity!)

Winter sky over Sunland North.

Division 17 Volunteer Committees, Coordinators and Liaisons 2024-2025 Board Year (as of September 2024)

Architectural Control Committee (“Exterior Changes”)

Barbara Ross, architecture@sunlandnorth.org. Mark Anderson, Board liaison. Performs required review of any owner-proposed changes to unit exteriors or yards, to ensure consistency with Division 17 Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and Rules & Regulations; committee members are Rob Crombie, Jim Rozanski, David Huffman, Mark Anderson, and John Wilson. Exterior Change Forms.

Unit Exterior Maintenance

Mark Anderson, maintenance@sunlandnorth.org. Assists the board in monitoring and maintenance of unit exteriors; liaison to repair and maintenance contractors; biannual inspection of exteriors & perimeter fences. Committee members include the biannual exterior inspection team members. Exterior Maintenance Request Form.

Grievance Committee

Susan Hamman (must be a board member). Reviews and resolves perceived member violations of the Association’s governing documents, including CC&Rs and Rules & Regulations; additional committee member: Judy Field.

Inspectors of Election – 2024

TBA. Count ballots and announce results at the association’s annual meeting; per bylaws, Board is to appoint at each annual meeting for the next election.

Insurance Review

Susan Hamman, chair. Analyzes and reviews the association’s annual insurance requirements and makes recommendations to the Board; additional committee member: Bonnie Knutson. Visit the Insurance information page for more information.

Developed Landscaping

Tom Steffen, chair, landscaping@sunlandnorth.org. Beverly Stern, Board liaison. Monitors condition of landscaping and evaluates needs; serves as the liaison between homeowners and the association’s landscaping-related contractors, including lawn-mowing service and irrigation system maintenance. Landscape Maintenance Request Form.

Nominating Committee for 2024

Named by the board in June of an election year. Evaluate and recruit potential new board members to run for the annual election; the co-chairs are appointed by Division 17 board in June each year for the September election.

Natural Habitat (Open Space)

Sarah Miller, chair. Beverly Stern, Board liaison. Oversees the 33 acres of open space (greenbelt) surrounding Division 17 identified as Tract A and B on the association map; liaison with mowing contractor and for other greenbelt maintenance, assisted by many neighbor volunteers on an ad hoc basis for weed-pulling, trash pickup, herbicide treatment, and care of bordering trees and shrubs. Helpers include Tom Hamman, John Meyer, Doug Hale, Barbara Brooner, and Alan Morris. Sunland North owns this open space and it is part of its Common Areas.

Communications and Outreach

Kathy Gross, chair. Susan Hamman, Board liaison. Produces Sunland North newsletter, coordinates welcome team to call on new owners, manages the content on the Sunland North website, and organizes events to encourage owner interaction and contribution, such as workshops, surveys, and other activities. Additional committee members: Lawrence Charters, Kathy Gross. Submit items for publication to information@sunlandnorth.org.

SLOA Observer

Board recpresentative. Attends to observe SLOA board meetings and reports back to Division 17 board on SLOA issues of special significance to Division 17.

Sunland Water District Observer

Attends as needed to observe Sunland Water District board meetings and reports back to Division 17 board on water district issues affecting Division 17.

Community involvement

Community involvement is essential to the success of any neighborhood. Please see our list of Community Volunteer Opportunities.

Sunland North on Memorial Day. There are 12 US flags (and one Ukrainian) in this photo.
Sunland North on Memorial Day. There are 12 US flags (and one Ukrainian) in this photo.

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Accounting Services

Division 17’s accounting is handled by Bell and Bell, 264 West Washington St., Sequim, WA 98382, https://sequimcpa.com/, phone 360-683-5290.

Associated Organizations and Resources