“Together — one of the most inspiring words in the English language. Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
― Edward Everett Hale
Who Does What
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 to two-year terms, with staggered and overlapping terms to provide continuity across election cycles. Elections for upcoming board member vacancies are held at the annual Sunland Division 17 owners meeting each October. 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:
2025-2026 Board of Directors — Email: information@sunlandnorth.org
President: Susan Hamman, president@sunlandnorth.org, (360) 683-1800
Vice President: Mark Anderson, vicepresident@sunlandnorth.org
Treasurer: Betty Gwaltney, treasurer@sunlandnorth.org, (424) 250-0238
Secretary: Lawrence Charters, secretary@sunlandnorth.org, (240) 389-0052
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!)
Division 17 Volunteer Committees, Coordinators and Liaisons 2024-2025 Board Year (as of October 2025)
Board Committees
Board Committees in Sunland North have member volunteer chairs and, in accordance with RCW 64.90.410, Section 6, two Board members, as well as other volunteers. The Board members who exercise the authority of the Board.
Architectural Control Committee (“Exterior Changes”)
Rob Crombie, architecture@sunlandnorth.org. Mark Anderson, Susan Hamman, Board liaisons. 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, David Huffman, Mark Anderson, Susan Hamman, and Greg King. Exterior Change Forms.
Unit Exterior Maintenance
Mark Anderson (acting chair), maintenance@sunlandnorth.org. Mark Anderson, Betty Gwaltney, Board liaisons. 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.
Developed Landscaping
Tom Steffen, chair, landscaping@sunlandnorth.org. Beverly Stern, Lawrence Charters, Board liaisons. Monitors the 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.
Board Advisory Committees
Board advisory committees do not exercise Board authority, but serve to carry out association responsibilities as directed by the Board.
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 – 2026
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, president@sunlandnorth.org, (360) 683-1800. Analyzes and reviews the association’s annual insurance requirements and makes recommendations to the Board; additional committee members: Betty Gwaltney and Colette Cavaleri. Visit the Insurance information page for more information.
Nominating Committee for 2026
Named by the board in June of each year. Evaluate and recruit potential new board members to run for the annual election; the co-chairs are appointed by the Division 17 Board.
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. Lawrence Charters, 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 representative. 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.
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Accounting Services
Division 17’s accounting is handled by Bell and Bell, 264 West Washington St., Sequim, WA 98382, https://www.bellscpa.com/, phone 360-683-5290.