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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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Mar. 25 - Board Leadership Development Workshop  

 

Mar. 28 - TCAA Rally Day 

 

March 30 - Sponsorship Drawing and Auction  

 

Apr. 6 - Education - Communication 


 

Apr. 11 - TOPGOLF
 

 

Apr. 19- Kids' Meals Volunteer Day 

 

May 3-6 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition  

  

May 11- Education - E-mail 

  

  

  

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 


Professional Management Development Program 
2017

CASE STUDY
July 27-28, 2017

M-201  Facilities Management
December 7-8, 2017 

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 
Greater Houston Chapter - Community Associations Institute www.caihouston.org 
Board Leadership Development Workshop
Spring, Texas 
sponsored by GreenPros
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.
Texas Community Association Advocates
Legislative Advocacy and Rally Day 
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.  
Grow your Business
Sponsorship Drawing and Auction 
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. 
education
turn the page: communication
sponsored by benson kerrane storz and nelson, p.c.
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. 
topgolf
Sponsored by Triquest Management Services
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. 
Roy Hailey Memorial Education Foundation 
Sporting Clay Tournament 
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
Kid's Meals Volunteer Day
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. 
CAI Annual Conference and Exposition
Las Vegas
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.
Education
How to Eat an Elephant
Taming your E-Mail Box
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. 
Professional Management Development Prgoram
Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) Case Study
T 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). 

Please  e-mail CAI for further information. 


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. 

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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

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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
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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