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Professional Management Development Program
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CASE STUDY
July 27-28, 2017
M-201 Facilities Management
December 7-8, 2017
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TCAA MINUTE
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
TCAA Capitol Activities
As the Texas Legislature gets closer to the deadline for filing bills and resolutions, TCAA continues reviewing and monitoring legislation related to community associations and property owner issues.
TCAA is also reminding capitol stakeholders about the upcoming annual TCAA Capitol Rally Day, scheduled for March 28, 2017. For more details and to sign up, please go to the TCAA website at www.txcommunityassociationadvocates.org
Bills of Note
HB 1128 by Rep. Wray provides that if the scheduled date of a foreclosure sale falls on January 1 or July 4, then the sale is moved to the first Wednesday of that month. TCAA tentatively supports this measure.
HB 1572 by Rep. Workman prohibits enforcement of any restrictions that prevent property owners from removing a tree or vegetation on their property if they believe the tree or vegetation to be a fire risk. There are exceptions for trees in an easement and for trees subject to deed restrictions. TCAA has several concerns with this legislation and looks forward to working with the author as the bill moves through the legislative process.
Time and Location of Committee Meetings
Below are the scheduled times and capitol room locations for the three key legislative committees considering community association issues. These times and locations are subject to change by the committee chairs, but notice of any changes will be publicly posted in advance. It is also worth noting that committee meetings will often begin in the morning, recess so that legislators may go into full legislative session, and then reconvene in the afternoon after adjournment of the full session.
House Business & Industry Committee
- Mondays at 2pm (or upon adjournment of the House)
- Capitol Room E2.016
Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee
- Mondays at 9am (and Wednesdays at 9am as necessary)
- Capitol Room E1.028
Senate Business & Commerce Committee
- Tuesdays at 8am (and Thursdays at 8am as necessary)
- Capitol Room E1.016
All committee meetings are viewable online at the following links:
House - http://www.house.state.tx.us/video-audio/
Senate - http://www.senate.texas.gov/av-live.php
Contacts With Legislators
If you have a personal or professional relationship with any Texas legislator, please let TCAA know by filling out the online contact form at http://re.spon.se/xEGgnU . TCAA will use this information to strengthen our connections and improve our effectiveness at the Texas capitol.
Bill Filings Continue Record Pace
Between the start of early bill filing in November of last year and the first day of session on January 10 of this year, Texas legislators pre-filed a record 1,347 bills and resolutions. The previous record for pre-filings was 1,077 before the 2009 regular session.
A total of over 3,200 bills and joint resolutions have now been filed by the Texas Legislature this session. Compared to last session, House bill filings are up nearly 20 percent, and Senate bill filings are up more than 40 percent.
The deadline for filing most bills this session is March 10, 2017. Former House Parliamentarian Sharon Carter calculates that in the past three sessions 60-65 percent of the bills that are filed ahead of the filing deadline are filed in the last three weeks before that deadline. If that trend continues this session, there will be approximately 5,000 additional bills filed in the House and Senate in these last few weeks before March 10. Analyzing and tracking that incredibly high volume of legislation will keep the TCAA team very busy in the coming weeks.
Stephanie Ferrante
Chapter Executive Director
stephanie@caihouston.org
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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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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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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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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 |
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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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