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Professional Management Development Program
2017
CASE STUDY
July 27-28, 2017
M-201 Facilities Management
December 7-8, 2017
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March 13, 2017
TCAA MINUTE
TCAA Capitol Activities
TCAA is busy reviewing and monitoring the hundreds of new bills filed in the days approaching the legislative deadline for filing bills. The TCAA team will be focused on daily committee hearings and regular consideration of bills on the floor of the House and Senate.
We are now just a couple of weeks away from TCAA Capitol Rally Day, scheduled for March 28, 2017. For more details on this and other events, please visit the TCAA website: www.txcommunityassociationadvocates.org
Bills of Note
On Monday, the House Business & Industry Committee considered HB 522, relating to regulation of religious displays, and HB 923, relating to the reasonableness of certain fines. TCAA had concerns with both bills, expressed those concerns at the hearing, and is working with the bill sponsors to address the problems. Both bills were left pending by the committee while the differences are resolved.
HB 2320 by Rep. Pat Fallon attempts to restrict declarant control of property owners' associations, outlining three scenarios whereby a declarant would be required to hold elections and allow positions to the homeowners: (1) if a majority of the lots have been sold; (2) if 75% of the lots have been sold; or (3) if a number of lots is not mentioned in the declaration, 10 years from recordation of the declaration.
The bill requires that board meetings must be held within 10 miles of the subdivision for declarant-controlled boards. HB 2320 also mandates that one third of a board be elected by owners other than the declarant when only a simple majority of lots have been sold to owners, and requires that a majority of the board be elected by owners other than the declarant when 75 percent of the lots have been sold. If the relevant declaration does not include the number of lots, the bill stipulates that a majority of the board must be elected by owners not later than the 10th anniversary after the declaration was recorded.
HB 2320 makes these provisions retroactive for all associations that are subject to Chapter 209 and gives a March 1, 2018, deadline for the homeowner board member elections to be accomplished for any association governed by the bill. TCAA has several concerns with this legislation, and looks forward to working with Rep. Fallon as the legislative session proceeds.
Bill Filing Deadline
March 10, 2017 was the Bill Filing Deadline - the last day that Texas legislators can file most types of bills. The only bills that can be filed after today are bills that affect only a single, local community (as opposed to a bill of statewide impact) and bills that get special permission from the House or Senate for late filing. The next couple of months will see legislative attention turn toward committee hearings and floor debate.
Legislative Resources
The Legislative Reference Library is a great source of information about the Texas Capitol and legislative process. The LRL has provided a list of helpful guides and publications to help navigate the Texas Legislature, viewable at this website:
Visit the Legislative Reference Library
Stephanie Ferrante
Chapter Executive Director
stephanie@caihouston.org
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Board Leadership Development Workshop
Spring, Texas
sponsored by GreenPros
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Saturday, March 25, 2017 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oakwood Glenn HOA
17902 Hawk Haven Lane,
Spring, Texas 77379
The CAI Board Leadership Development Workshop teaches you how to communicate with association residents, hire qualified managers and service providers, develop enforceable rules, interpret governing documents and more. It provides a comprehensive look at the roles and responsibilities of community association leaders and conveys information to help create and maintain the kind of community people want to call home.
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Texas Community Association Advocates
Legislative Advocacy and Rally Day
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
State Capital -
Austin Texas
The Bus will leave from the Sam Houston Race Track, 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, Texas 77064 at 7:30 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - First United Methodist Church, 1300 Lavaca Street (2nd Floor) Sign in
11:30 - 11:45 AM Schedule Overview
11:45 - 12:30 PM Lunch and Team Briefing
12:30 -1:30 PM Rally on South Steps of Capital
1:00 - 1:30 PM - Press Event
1:45 - 4:00 PM - Legislative Visits
4:30 PM Buses Depart Austin
TCAA volunteers and supporters will gather from across the state of Texas to advocate for Texas homeowners and the professionals who serve them. Your participation will make a difference in making sure our voices are heard and our strength of numbers is known at the Texas Capital. CAI Houston will secure bus transportation to and from Austin.
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Grow your Business
Sponsorship Drawing and Auction
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Thursday, March 30, 2017 1:30 PM -4:30 PM
Cadillac Bar
1802 Shepherd, Houston, Texas 77077
Larger sponsorships for all GHC-CAI Events will be sold in a live auction format, the lower priced sponsorship will be offered as drawing. See a clearly laid out menu of all your opportunities to grow your business.
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education
turn the page: communication
sponsored by benson kerrane storz and nelson, p.c.
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Thursday, April 6, 2017 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Hilton Houston Westhcase
9999 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77042
Focus on effective and efficient avenues of communication that best engages the community.
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topgolf
Sponsored by Triquest Management Services
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017 3:00PM - 6:00 PM
TOPGOLF
1030 Memorial Brook Blvd, Houston, Texas 77084
Anyone can play TOPGOLF, from aspiring pros to those who have never walked 18 holes.
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Roy Hailey Memorial Education Foundation
Sporting Clay Tournament
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017 12:30 PM Check in
Greater Houston Gun Club
6700 McHard Road, Houston, Texas 77063
Roy Hailey was an extraordinary individual, attorney and advocate who died too young. To honor his memory the Roy Hailey Memorial Education Foundation has been established to provide educational opportunities and scholarships to managers of community associations working towards industry certifications as well as the volunteers that serve them.
Learn how to become a sponsor
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Kid's Meals Volunteer Day
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017 9:00 AM - Noon
Kids' Meals
330 Garden Oaks Boulevard,
Houston, Texas 77018
Lunch bag by lunch bag we can help make a difference. Not just preparing sandwiches, we will be making memories while giving back to our community.
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CAI Annual Conference and Exposition
Las Vegas
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Wednesday, May 3 - Saturday, May 6, 2017
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
It's a sure bet! Cash in on new ideas, play to win by networking with the best of the best, and raise the stakes on your career at the CAI Annual Conference and Exposition, May 3-6, at Caesars Palace Las Vegas. This year we're "All In To Win," upping the ante as we share best practices and lessons learned for community and career success.
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Education
How to Eat an Elephant
Taming your E-Mail Box
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Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Hilton Houston Westchase
9999 Westheimer, Houston, Texas 77042
This is a very practical session that assists managers in dealing with and organizing the many emails that fly back and forth in association management.
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2017 Legislative Session Update
Presented by Texas Community Association Advocates
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Thursday, June 8, 2017 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Sam Houston Race Track - Winners Circle
Main Building, Second Level
7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West,
Houston, Texas 77064
Find out how the changes from the 2017 Legislative Session will affect your community, management company or business.
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Business Partner Exchange
Reverse Trade Show
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Thursday, June 8, 2017 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
The Sam Houston Race Track - Winners Circle
Main Building, Second Level
7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West,
Houston, Texas 77064
Managers and homeowners get a quick 3 minute opportunity to network directly with our trusted business partners, and find new solutions, services and products to benefit their communities and companies.
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Professional Management Development Program
Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) Case Study
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hursday, July 27 - Friday, July 28, 2017
The final step toward earning the PCAM designation.
The PCAM Case Study is a comprehensive examination of an actual community association, combining classroom discussion with an extensive on-site inspection. You'll explore the community in depth, reviewing its administrative procedures, legal documents and communications; meeting with its manager, board members and key personnel; and learning about the local area. You'll be encouraged to ask questions and openly discuss issues faced by the association.
To register for the PCAM Case Study, you must successfully complete the prerequisite courses (
all 200-level PMDP courses) and receive written confirmation that your PCAM application has been approved within the previous year (other requirements apply).
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| CAI C.a.r.e.s. Community Association Recognition of Excellence in Service |
| CAI wants to celebrate your company's or community association's accomplishments, unique activities and events and spread the word so other community associations can use your great ideas and other companies can share your spirit of giving. Once a quarter, we honor the best of the best with special awards and recognition for the community and the submitting party. Share your story |
| Committee Information - Get involved |
| Do you have a great idea? Can you think of a way to make our events more successful? Join the fun, learn new skills and make new friends - it's as easy as joining a committee. Find your committee |
| Educated Business Partners |
| CAI has created an online course for business partners new to the community association industry. To learn more |
| Homeowner Hotline 832-251-1874 |
| The Greater Houston Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI) has a free HOA Hotline, Submit a question |
| Job Postings |
| Would you like to post a job opening on our chapter website? Job postings are complimentary to GHC-CAI members. Click here |
| CAI Course Results and Course History |
| CAI course results and course history for our members are now available online by visiting CAI's website (www.caionline.org). Learn how |
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If you have any questions or comments about Chapter Activities, or if you'd like more information, please contact us:
Greater Houston Chapter - Community Associations Institute
9525 Katy Freeway, Suite 303
Houston, Texas 77024
Building Better Communities
713/784-5462
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