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associations and whose actions are consistently courteous and respectful of board members’ and homeowners’ concerns and comments. In the aftermath of unparalleled natural disasters in Massachusetts and Connecticut in 2011, which left substantial water damage, and with the sense of urgency and anxiety extremely high among those owners, board members and managers impacted, Piltch was applauded for providing prompt, professional and effective water damage repair and restoration, bringing peace of mind during stressful times. Scheduling appointments and remediation services with unit owners at night, in the morning and on weekends to accommodate owner schedules to minimize inconvenience, these and other notable efforts avoided displacement of more than 200 unit owners.

crushing challenge this would be for a manager with dozens of properties and thousands of families to protect. Floods washed out town and state roads; massive propane tanks floated down mountainsides and main streets; families were left without electricity and drinkable water; and management staff were unable to reach residents using conventional transportation.” Prior planning and the ability to be creative where no plan could have existed, Boston not only survived the crisis, but shined in the face of disaster, managing response plans that required accessing air transportation to reach homeowners, working creatively with insurance companies to obtain millions of dollars for recovery efforts and effectively implementing technology to communicate with resident owners in Vermont and hundreds more residing out of state.

tion for the chapter’s Emerging Leaders Network (ELN), created to support and help members build a strong link with career-minded industry professionals and CAI. From social networking events and receptions, to educational programs covering new industry opportunities like social media, since its inception in May 2011, ELN has hosted hundreds of industry professionals at their events.

Gary Daddario, left, is presented the Recruiter of the Year award.

Recruiter of the Year
Gary Daddario, Esq., Perkins & Anctil, P.C. The Recruiter of the Year Award is presented to a volunteer who has helped the chapter maintain its prestigious status as one of the largest chapters in the country. Gary Daddario was applauded and thanked for actively recruiting more members to CAI than any other individual in 2011, which earned him the distinction as 2011 Recruiter of the Year. The chapter congratulates all 2011 award winners and recognizes Banquet Committee members, including committee chair Erin Kremser, CMCA; and members Andy Costa; Diana Norbury, CMCA, AMS; Cameron Pease, Esq.; Charlotte Scuderi; and William Thompson, Esq. CM

(l-r) CAI-NE president Scott Wolf with Manager of the Year award recipient David Boston.

Maria Benway accepts Chapter Volunteer of the Year award from chapter president Scott Wolf.

Community Association Manager of the Year
David Boston, CMCA, AMS, TPW Management, LLC Also faced with unprecedented challenges in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, David Boston, CMCA, AMS, was nominated by peers and colleagues with one nomination noting, “While most people watched the national news showing the floods in Vermont washing away 100 year-old covered bridges, few viewers thought about the

Chapter Volunteer of the Year
Maria Benway, ServiceMaster by Gilmore Maria Benway was recognized for her longstanding and ongoing volunteer service, continued support of CAI and tireless efforts in spearheading new chapter programs. A familiar face on chapter committees, including the CAI Golf Tournament and Membership Committees, Benway has been instrumental in establishing a strong founda-

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