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Upcoming Chapter Events Our mission is to be a source of education and information which advocates the use of best practices, professionalism and integrity in order to promote responsible community associations and those who serve them. |
Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates, Inc.
BCH has been helping associations assess and address the risks they face since 1983. We specialize in insurance and risk management for CAI management companies, associations and business partners alike. Whether you are a townhome, condo, or single family HOA, we've got you covered.
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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 SCS Management Services, Inc. Sterling Association Services, Inc. Tuttle Construction Union Bank Homeowners Association Services 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. 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
CASE STUDY
July 27-28, 2017
M-201 Facilities Management
December 7-8, 2017
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March 6, 2017
TCAA MINUTE
TCAA Capitol Activities The Texas legislative session is now in full swing, with dozens of committee meetings and lively floor debate each week. TCAA remains busy reviewing and monitoring legislation related to community associations and property owner issues. At the end of this month is 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 HB 1964 by Rep. Jim Murphy relates to overcharges related to submetering of utilities. This bill does not affect community associations directly, but requires condominium managers to reimburse a tenant for overcharges for utility services. An overcharge occurs when the manager assesses extra charges over and above the actual cost for the utility plus any applicable taxes and surcharges, or a late fee in excess of five percent of the bill. If the condominium manager fails to repay an overcharge in accordance with a utility commission's order, the manager is subject to three times the amount of the overcharge, $100 in civil penalties, attorneys' fees, and court costs. Though the intent of the bill appears to be to limit litigation related to utility overcharges, TCAA will be working with the author to ensure that condominium management is not subjected to unreasonable new punitive measures. At its regular meeting on Monday, March 6th, the House Business & Industry Committee is scheduled to consider two bills that TCAA is closely monitoring. HB 522 reduces the ability of a property owners' association to regulate religious displays on a person's property. HB 923 requires property owners' associations to assess only reasonable fines, and to cap at a reasonable amount any accumulated fines related to ongoing violations. TCAA will be working with the authors of these bills as they move through the legislative process. Watch Committee Meetings Online All House committee meetings can be viewed live at this link: http://www.house.state.tx.us/video-audio/ Archived House committee meetings can be viewed here: http://www.house.state.tx.us/video-audio/committee-broadcasts/ All Senate committee meetings can be viewed live at this link: http://www.senate.texas.gov/av-live.php Archived Senate committee hearings can be viewed here: http://www.senate.texas.gov/av-archive.php Important Legislative Dates Here are some important dates and deadlines to remember as we get deeper into the legislative session:
- March 10, 2017 - Deadline for filing most bills
- expect a large volume of bills to be filed in days before
- May 11, 2017 - Last day for House to consider most House bills
- expect House to meet until midnight
- May 24, 2017 - Last day for Senate to consider all bills
- expect lots of dead bills to be added as amendments to moving bills
- May 29, 2017 - Last day of session
- technical corrections and congratulatory items only
- June 18, 2017 - Last day of Governor's veto period
Governor has 20 days after session ends to consider bills received during the final 10 days of session
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 are 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 Shephard, 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
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
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 Hail 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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Professional Management Development Prgoram
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 |
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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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