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| 2017 Premium Partners Platinum Alliance Association Bank Benson, Kerrane, Storz & Nelson, P.C. Chaparral Management Company, Inc., AAMC Daughtry & Jordan, P.C. Greater Houston Pool Management, Inc./Greater Houston Pool Builders, LLC Holt & Young, P.C. Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC Triquest Management Services Diamond Terra Management Services WaterLogic, Inc. Gold AAA Plumbers Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates, Inc. C.I.A. Services, Inc Creative Management Company LMS Inc., dba Landscape Management Services McKenzie Rhody, LLP Mutual of Omaha Bank,CondoCerts
PCMI/Severn Trent, AAMC
RealManage Sears, Bennett & Gerdes, LLP The Urban Foresters Tu, Payne & Associates, PLLC Silver Allied Universal Aquatic Management of Houston, Inc. Bartley & Spears, P.C. Best Plumbing, LLC Brick Restoration, Inc.
Canady & Canady, P.C. Crest Management Company, Inc., AAMC D & C Contracting, Inc. Earthcare Management, Inc. High Sierra Management, Inc., AAMC Hoover Slovacek, L.L.P. J.Q. Brick Repair and Restoration Services, LLC Lambright & Associates, PLLC Masonry Solutions, Inc. Merit Service Solutions, LP North Law, P.C. Pools by Dallas, Inc. Preferred Management Services, AAMC Property Services Sterling Association Services, Inc. Tuttle Construction Yellowstone Landscape Bronze BB&T Association Services Brookway Horticultural Services
Cox CPA Services, Inc. Goodlife HOA Management, LLC I.M.S. Landscape Services, Inc. Kilowatt Partners, Inc Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks Pampered Lawns, Inc. Ted W. Allen & Associates, Inc. SCS Management Services, Inc.
Silversand Services, Inc. Sweetwater Pools Ted W. Allen & Associates
The Spencer Company Treece Law Firm VanMor Properties, Inc. Your name here in 2017 |
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Professional Management Development Program
2017
M-100 Essentials
February 23-25, 2017
CASE STUDY
July 27-28, 2017
M-201 Facilities Management
December 7-8, 2017
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February 20, 2017
New Legislative Developments
The filing deadline is now less than a month away. Friday, March 10, 2017, is the last day that legislators are permitted to file most types of bills. The pace of bill filings - and life at the capitol - will steadily increase between now and that deadline.
For a complete update
The TCAA team is also planning the annual TCAA Capitol Rally Day, scheduled for March 28, 2017.
Register to rally.
Hundreds of community association representatives will convene in Austin for a day of advocacy and education.
Show up and Speak up for Strong Neighborhoods in Texas.
Stephanie Ferrante
Chapter Executive Director
stephanie@caihouston.org
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Professional Management Development Program
M-100 Essentials of Community Association Management
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February 23-25, 2017
February 23 and 24th 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM / February 25 8:30 AM - Noon
The Hilton Houston Westchase
9999 Westheimer Road,
Houston, Texas 77042
Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members.
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Meet and Greet
Sponsored by Benson, Kerrane, Storz & Nelson, PC
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February 23, 2017 5:30 - ???
The Hilton Houston Westchase
9999 Westheimer Road,
Houston, Texas 77042
Join us after class for a Meet and Greet, everyone welcome.
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Educational Seminar
It's Time
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Thursday, March 2, 2017 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The Hilton Houston Westchase
9999 Westheimer Road,
Houston, Texas 77042
A bold, risky discussion of what the management industry should focus on to keep professionals in it.
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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 are known at the Texas Capital. CAI Houston will secure bus transportation to and from Austin.
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Educational Seminar
Communication Extravaganza
Sponsored by Benson, Kerrane, Storz & Nelson, P.C.
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Thursday, April 6, 2017 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Houston Hilton Westchase
9999 Westheimer Road,
Houston, Texas 77042
Focus on effective and efficient avenues of communication that best engages the community. Join us for a fun exploration into the evolution of communication technologies, examining best practices for communities and management professional facing the ever daunting challenge of communicating by website, email, texts, mobile apps and more.
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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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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 launched 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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