One of the conundrums of co-op and condo life is how to keep members involved and interested in the governance of their building or association. Many residents are delighted to own, but less than excited to participate. That lack of engagement can ultimately cause problems–not just in the form of a limited pool of volunteers for board service, but to the ability of the co-op or condo to conduct everyday business, since most bylaws require a quorum to make important decisions. Those decisions include the election of officers, but are certainly not limited to that. Major project can almost never be undertaken without a community-wide vote, which requires shareholders or owners to attend annual or semi-annual meetings.    Read the article………………..