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C A I
SEPTEMBER 19-20
M-206 Financial Management*
Manchester, N.H.
Learn how to best manage your association’s money. This
course gives you the tools to understand and apply principles
of financial management to your community association. You’ll
learn the entire budget process, from identifying line items to
reconciling accounts to gaining board approval. In addition,
find out how to analyze and report on association finances.
SEPTEMBER 21
Maine Condo Forum & Expo
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
South Portland, Maine
This annual forum and expo provides the opportunity for
those living in or managing Maine community associations
to get essential and relevant information that will help them
better manage their communities and address homeowner
concerns. Industry professionals will present programs and
discuss those issues that challenge board members and professional managers. Ask questions, get detailed explanations, and
meet local industry suppliers and vendors.
Approved for five points for CMCA continuing education.
OCTOBER 3-5
CEO-MC Retreat
Scottsdale, Ariz.
The CEO-MC Retreat is an annual leadership event developed
exclusively for management company executives. The retreat
gives CEOs and other leaders the opportunity to network with
colleagues worldwide and attend sessions geared specifically to
their challenges and opportunities.
For more information
on CAI-NE meetings or upcoming events, visit www.caine.org, call
(781) 237-9020, ext. 10, or send an e-mail to info@caine.org.
Please note, programs and meetings are subject to change.
N e w s
SEPTEMBER 19
Managers’ Committee Meeting
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Natick, Mass.
CAI-NE member managers discuss industry best practices,
emerging trends, and professional management development.
At this meeting a focus on technology and office and staff
productivity will include a discussion surrounding software,
communication tools, and innovative products available in the
marketplace.
Open to CAI-NE member managers in good standing.
Approved for two points for CMCA continuing education.
OCTOBER 5
Annual Condo Conference & Expo
8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Best Western Royal Plaza, Marlborough, Mass.
This full-day event, FREE for board members, homeowners,
and association managers, provides a variety of resources and
information. (See Show Guide on page 37.)
Approved for five points for CMCA continuing education.
OCTOBER 8
CAI-NE Board Meeting
8:00 a.m.
Wellesley, Mass.
OCTOBER 8
Condo Media Board Meeting
10:00 a.m.
Wellesley, Mass.
OCTOBER 16
Attorneys’ Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Location TBD
An opportunity for CAI-NE member attorneys to share their
comments and concerns about condominium case law and
recent court decisions.
Open to CAI-NE member attorneys in good standing.
OCTOBER 17-18
M-202 Association Communications*
Cromwell, Conn.
This course offers communication strategies that will benefit both new and experienced managers and provide the
skills to better understand owners and volunteers. Learn
the basics of good customer service and gain the tools to
effectively handle complaints, write newsletters and reports,
and manage public relations.
OCTOBER 24
Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) Seminar
Location TBD
Save the date for this program that will bring cutting edge solutions to common industry problems. Managers and business
partners around the chapter have become regular participants,
sharing their years of experience and expertise.
Approved for three points for CMCA continuing education.
*All PMDP programs are approved for continuing education
for CMCA. AMS recertification requires at least one PMDP
200 Series course every three years. To register for PMDP programs, go to www.caionline.org.
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Condo Media - September 2013
Contents
From the CED’s Desk
Editorial Board
CAI News
CAI Regional News
Asked & Answered
Homeowner’s Corner
Pests
Maintenance
Legal
Vendor Spotlight
Insurance
Volunteer Spotlight
Self-Managed Association Boards
Homeowners
Classified Service Directory
Advertisers Index
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Condo Media - September 2013 - Contents
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Condo Media - September 2013 - Editorial Board
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Condo Media - September 2013 - CAI News
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Condo Media - September 2013 - CAI Regional News
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Condo Media - September 2013 - Asked & Answered
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Condo Media - September 2013 - Homeowner’s Corner
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Condo Media - September 2013 - Pests
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Condo Media - September 2013 - Maintenance
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Condo Media - September 2013 - Legal
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Condo Media - September 2013 - Classified Service Directory
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