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2017 December Multifamily Holiday Celebrations Decking the Halls...and Lobbies
Security
2017 December Handling and Storing Hazardous Materials Putting Safety First
Maintenance
2017 November Non-Resident Board Members How Do They Affect Operations?
Security
2017 December Non-Owner Residents A Look at Who Can Occupy Your Unit
Security
2017 December Safety Inspections Maintaining Safety and Security at Your Condo, Co-op, or HOA
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Optimizing HVAC Heating, Cooling, and Conserving
Q&A
2017 December Current Issue
Management

Vulnerable Residents

Safety at Any Age

Multifamily residential buildings provide both privacy and community. Privacy, because a recluse in New York City can ha…
Management
Pets or Pests?
2015 February

Pets or Pests?

Dealing With Companion Animals

Staying Competitive in Management
2015 January

Staying Competitive in Management

It's Tough Out There

Educational Resources for Managers
2015 January

Educational Resources for Managers

Getting Smart in Western & Central Florida

Mastering Management
2015 January

Mastering Management

Maximizing Cooperation and Partnership

Finance

Dealing With Code Violations

Better Safe Than Sorry

Those of us without engineering degrees tend to take the buildings in which we live and work for granted. We simply ass…
Finance
Don’t Raid the Cookie Jar
2015 July

Don’t Raid the Cookie Jar

Capital Budgeting is Essential

In The Black
2015 July

In The Black

Explaining Common Co-op/Condo Budget Terminology

Money Talks
2015 July

Money Talks

Communicating About Co-op/Condo Finances

Financial Firestorms
2014 July

Financial Firestorms

Surviving Fraud & Neglect



On The Board
  • Board Operations
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The Roles of Building Staff

Working as a Team for the Good of All

Supers, building managers, maintenance persons, custodial staff, groundskeeping personnel, porters, doormen, concierges—…
Supporting Your Staff
2017 October

Supporting Your Staff

Letting Your Employees Know You Care

Board Transparency
2017 October

Board Transparency

Consistent Communication Is Key

Lead Paint and  Other Toxins
2016 December

Lead Paint and Other Toxins

Minimizing Indoor Hazards

Q&A: What Are the Ramifications of a Management Takeover?
2016 October

Q&A: What Are the Ramifications of a Management Takeover?

Q&A: What Are the Ramifications of a Management Takeover?

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

Olivia Pope, the main character on ABC’s Scandal, is a professional fixer. If you have a problem—any problem—she can fi…
Secrets of Successful Managers
2014 January

Secrets of Successful Managers

Communication, Accommodation, Cooperation

Managing Amenities
2014 January

Managing Amenities

Who’s In Charge of What?

Changing Managers or Firms?
2014 January

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Board Owner Do’s and Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful?

It only takes a few minutes of a web search to uncover the traits that make a successful person or business owner. For e…
Keeping Track of Paperwork

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing Association Records



Maintenance
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Laundry Room Maintenance

It’s a Wash

Can you imagine living in a building or association that doesn’t have a laundry room? These days, having on-site laundry…
Wood-Destroying Pests
2016 November

Wood-Destroying Pests

How to Protect Your Property

Holiday Tipping Etiquette
2016 November

Holiday Tipping Etiquette

Who Gets How Much?

Updating Your Building’s Systems
2016 November

Updating Your Building’s Systems

Which Options Are Right for Your Co-op, Condo or HOA?

Funding Your Reserves
2016 November

Funding Your Reserves

Banking Against Surprises

A Clear View

What’s New in Window Trends and Technology?

Windows can dramatically change any space, from transforming a tiny kitchen into a front row seat to a glorious skyline …
From the Outside In

From the Outside In

Exterior Building Inspections in South Florida

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains, and Your Building's Water Supply

Of all the modern conveniences we take for granted, perhaps none is as profoundly basic —and indispensable—as indoor pl…
The Art of Picking Professionals
2014 November

The Art of Picking Professionals

To Choose or Not to Choose

Your Building's Anatomy
2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Functioning



Insurance

To Claim, or Not to Claim?

The Insurance Dilemma

Homesharing and Insurance

What Your Board Should Know

Insurance: A Must-Have or Couldn’t Hurt?

Making Smart Yet Affordable Coverage Decisions

Who's Responsible for Repairs?

August 2014, Vol 3, No 8

Identifying Insurance Options

One Size Does Not Fit All!

Design

Splish-Splash

Enhancing Your Community with Water Features

Design for All

The Functionality of Universal Design

Organizations

The Florida Swimming Pool Association

Training, Education and Professionalism for Pool Administrators

The Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association

Leading Florida's Green Industry

The Insurance Information Institute

A One-Stop Resource for Florida Homeowners

Events

Thu, Apr 26, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
CAI-West Florida: CAI Young Professionals 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament
Thu, Apr 26, 5:30pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 26-04-2018 17:30 26-04-2018 20:00 America/New_York CAI-West Florida: CAI Young Professionals 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament Proceeds benefit Satchel's Last Resort. Cost per team $100 includes: donation to Satchel's, food and first drink, tournament entry fee, represent your business; cost without team: free. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org. Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-West Florida: CAI Young Professionals 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament
Proceeds benefit Satchel's Last Resort. Cost per team $100 includes: donation to Satchel's, food and first drink, tournament entry fee, represent your business; cost without team: free. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org.
Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205, USA map
Wed, May 2, 7:30am – 11:15am
CAI-West Florida: Chapter Breakfast and CEU Course
Wed, May 2, 7:30am – 11:15am add to calendar 02-05-2018 07:30 02-05-2018 11:15 America/New_York CAI-West Florida: Chapter Breakfast and CEU Course Program: Get Ready: Above Average Hurricane Season is Forecast!; CEU Class: "Show Me the Money: How to Collect the Money Owed to Your Association" 2 hour CEU - IFM/ELE Course #9628237. For information, visit http://www.caiwestflorida.org. Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, USA MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-West Florida: Chapter Breakfast and CEU Course
Program: Get Ready: Above Average Hurricane Season is Forecast!; CEU Class: "Show Me the Money: How to Collect the Money Owed to Your Association" 2 hour CEU - IFM/ELE Course #9628237. For information, visit http://www.caiwestflorida.org.
Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202, USA map
Thu, May 3, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Becker: Lunch & Learn: Dealing With Difficult People
Thu, May 3, 12:00pm – 2:00pm add to calendar 03-05-2018 12:00 03-05-2018 14:00 America/New_York Becker: Lunch & Learn: Dealing With Difficult People Working with community associations involves interaction with members, association directors, attorneys, accountants, and other service and product providers. For managers. this requires the development of people skills to help them deal with personalities, stresses and demands which arise during the course of everyday operations. For information, contact swillett@beckerlawyers.com. 150 N. Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32714, United States MM/DD/YYYY
Becker: Lunch & Learn: Dealing With Difficult People
Working with community associations involves interaction with members, association directors, attorneys, accountants, and other service and product providers. For managers. this requires the development of people skills to help them deal with personalities, stresses and demands which arise during the course of everyday operations. For information, contact swillett@beckerlawyers.com.
150 N. Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL, 32714, United States map
Tue, May 15, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Becker: Is a “No Pet” Building a Thing of the Past?
Tue, May 15, 12:00pm – 1:00pm add to calendar 15-05-2018 12:00 15-05-2018 13:00 America/New_York Becker: Is a “No Pet” Building a Thing of the Past? Learn the difference between pets, service animals and emotional support animals and ways associations can ensure compliance with their governing documents and the law. Topics covered: how to identify the criteria necessary to determine whether boards should grant an accommodation; screening applicants in compliance with the law; the possible consequences of discrimination claims. Case studies on how claims have impacted other communities. For information, visit beckerlawyers.com. 1511 North Westshore Blvd., Suite 230, Tampa, FL MM/DD/YYYY
Becker: Is a “No Pet” Building a Thing of the Past?
Learn the difference between pets, service animals and emotional support animals and ways associations can ensure compliance with their governing documents and the law. Topics covered: how to identify the criteria necessary to determine whether boards should grant an accommodation; screening applicants in compliance with the law; the possible consequences of discrimination claims. Case studies on how claims have impacted other communities. For information, visit beckerlawyers.com.
1511 North Westshore Blvd., Suite 230, Tampa, FL map
Thu, May 17, 8:30am – 10:00am
CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program
Thu, May 17, 8:30am – 10:00am add to calendar 17-05-2018 08:30 17-05-2018 10:00 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com. St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-Suncoast: Pinellas County Breakfast Program
For information, visit www.suncoastcai.com.
St. Petersburg Marriott Clearwater, 12600 Roosevelt Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA map
Fri, May 18 – Sat, May 19
CAI West Florida: 2018 Spring Golf Tournament
Fri, May 18 – Sat, May 19 add to calendar 18-05-2018 00:00 19-05-2018 00:00 America/New_York CAI West Florida: 2018 Spring Golf Tournament Fee $130. Register online only. First come, first served. For information, visit caiwestflorida.org or call 941-927-1910. The Meadows Golf Course, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL MM/DD/YYYY
CAI West Florida: 2018 Spring Golf Tournament
Fee $130. Register online only. First come, first served. For information, visit caiwestflorida.org or call 941-927-1910.
The Meadows Golf Course, 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL map
Wed, May 23, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
CAI Webinar: Hit the Road: Private Road Repair in Your Community​​
Wed, May 23, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 23-05-2018 14:00 23-05-2018 15:00 America/New_York CAI Webinar: Hit the Road: Private Road Repair in Your Community​​ <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">How are you going to fix that road? Good Question! For association boards and managers interested in permanently fixing and maintain their roads and driveways, this webinar on the&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Road Repair Handbook</em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;fully explains why roads fall apart and how to repair them. You’ll learn straightforward advice, practical tips, and smart construction strategies for the process and pitfalls inherent in repairing dirt, gravel, concrete, and asphalt roads. For information, visit www.caionline.org.&nbsp;</span> MM/DD/YYYY
CAI Webinar: Hit the Road: Private Road Repair in Your Community​​
<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">How are you going to fix that road? Good Question! For association boards and managers interested in permanently fixing and maintain their roads and driveways, this webinar on the&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Road Repair Handbook</em><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">&nbsp;fully explains why roads fall apart and how to repair them. You’ll learn straightforward advice, practical tips, and smart construction strategies for the process and pitfalls inherent in repairing dirt, gravel, concrete, and asphalt roads. For information, visit www.caionline.org.&nbsp;</span>;
Thu, May 24, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
CAI-West Florida: CAI 101
Thu, May 24, 3:30pm – 4:30pm add to calendar 24-05-2018 15:30 24-05-2018 16:30 America/New_York CAI-West Florida: CAI 101 Join us for a casual and informative presentation to learn the benefits of membership. Ideal for new or prospective members! For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org. CAI, West Florida Chapter Office, Conference Room, 551 N. Cattlemen Rd., Suite 102; Sarasota, FL 34232 MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-West Florida: CAI 101
Join us for a casual and informative presentation to learn the benefits of membership. Ideal for new or prospective members! For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org.
CAI, West Florida Chapter Office, Conference Room, 551 N. Cattlemen Rd., Suite 102; Sarasota, FL 34232 map
Thu, May 24, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
CAI-Suncoast: "Yappy" Hour
Thu, May 24, 4:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 24-05-2018 16:00 24-05-2018 19:00 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: "Yappy" Hour Plan to join Suncoast CAI for our 1st "Yappy" Hour at Woof & Wine. Two complimentary drink tickets. Register online (http://www.suncoastcai.com) or email Laura Quinto: lquinto@suncoastcai.com. Woof & Wine, 306 Monroe Street, Dunedin, FL MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-Suncoast: "Yappy" Hour
Plan to join Suncoast CAI for our 1st "Yappy" Hour at Woof & Wine. Two complimentary drink tickets. Register online (http://www.suncoastcai.com) or email Laura Quinto: lquinto@suncoastcai.com.
Woof & Wine, 306 Monroe Street, Dunedin, FL map
Thu, May 31, 8:30am – 12:00pm
CAI: M-203: Community Leadership
Thu, May 31, 8:30am – 12:00pm add to calendar 31-05-2018 08:30 01-06-2018 12:00 America/New_York CAI: M-203: Community Leadership This course shows you how to inspire cooperation needed from board leaders and volunteers to achieve management goals. You'll learn proven ways to motivate and guide community leaders and help board and committee members to be more successful. Course length: Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org. Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach-@The Beach, 233 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA MM/DD/YYYY
CAI: M-203: Community Leadership
This course shows you how to inspire cooperation needed from board leaders and volunteers to achieve management goals. You'll learn proven ways to motivate and guide community leaders and help board and committee members to be more successful. Course length: Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon. For information, visit www.caiwestflorida.org.
Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach-@The Beach, 233 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA map
Thu, Jun 14, 8:00am – 10:00am
CAI-Suncoast: 2018 Legislative Update
Thu, Jun 14, 8:00am – 10:00am add to calendar 14-06-2018 08:00 14-06-2018 10:00 America/New_York CAI-Suncoast: 2018 Legislative Update BYOB – Bring Your Own Board Member and they attend for FREE!! $20.00 each CAI Member-$30.00 each non-member/late registration ; Chapter Sponsors - Breakfast Only (Diamond 2/Platinum 2/Gold 2 person FREE per breakfast). For information, visit http://www.suncoastcai.com. Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, St. Petersburg, FL MM/DD/YYYY
CAI-Suncoast: 2018 Legislative Update
BYOB – Bring Your Own Board Member and they attend for FREE!! $20.00 each CAI Member-$30.00 each non-member/late registration ; Chapter Sponsors - Breakfast Only (Diamond 2/Platinum 2/Gold 2 person FREE per breakfast). For information, visit http://www.suncoastcai.com.
Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, St. Petersburg, FL map
Wed, Jun 20, 9:00am – 10:00am
Becker: Navigating the Litigation Quagmire
Wed, Jun 20, 9:00am – 10:00am add to calendar 20-06-2018 09:00 20-06-2018 10:00 America/New_York Becker: Navigating the Litigation Quagmire This class will prepare Community Association Managers for the litigation process. How many times have you found yourself searching for evidence years after a case has been initiated and are unable to come up with documents that should be easily found in the Association’s records? We will guide you through the record keeping process in preparation for the possibility of litigation. What about that time you were subpoenaed to testify in the Association’s lawsuit against the developer or against a unit owner for a rules violation? This class will prepare you for testifying in court, appearing at a deposition and for attending a mediation on behalf of the Board. For information, contact forefice@beckerlawyers.com. 1511 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 230, Tampa Bay, FL MM/DD/YYYY
Becker: Navigating the Litigation Quagmire
This class will prepare Community Association Managers for the litigation process. How many times have you found yourself searching for evidence years after a case has been initiated and are unable to come up with documents that should be easily found in the Association’s records? We will guide you through the record keeping process in preparation for the possibility of litigation. What about that time you were subpoenaed to testify in the Association’s lawsuit against the developer or against a unit owner for a rules violation? This class will prepare you for testifying in court, appearing at a deposition and for attending a mediation on behalf of the Board. For information, contact forefice@beckerlawyers.com.
1511 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 230, Tampa Bay, FL map
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