We’re coming back to you LIVE and in-person! That’s right, while it will be slow starting, we are planning our late spring, summer and the rest of 2021 events IN-PERSON.

Okay, I’ve said it for a year now. We know not everyone is ready to get back to in-person events. We know that there are a lot of people that will continue to feel safe with social distancing and masks. Because we completely respect everyone’s different perspectives, our events are all being planned with that in mind, and staying in compliance of the current CDC and local health mandates.  

But, there are also a lot of managers and Industry Partners that are more than ready to get back to in-person events and gatherings. Every day on social media I see our members more and more at events and getting back into the world. 

It’s important to note that this is event driven. Our education will remain remote and virtually in CMworldTM, the amazing virtual platform we developed for our members until such time comes as we feel we can start moving education back to in-person. That will be a slow transition and electronic classes will still be available for those not yet comfortable with in-person courses.

Our job is to make sure that we address the interests and needs of ALL of our members to the best of our ability. In order to address that responsibility, it’s important for us to pivot and offer events in person for those ready. Watching the news and reading the reports of Covid-19 updates and vaccines, like the rest of Californians, coupled with the facts that it takes months of planning in-person events, the time is now, or rather in May. 

Our Executive Leadership Summit is being held in May at the Loews Coronado Resort. We are starting our plans for 3 golf tournaments in the fall: in San Diego, Orange County and in Danville (NorCal). We are planning the fall forums in-person. We are working on one-day education and expos. We are planning holiday parties. This will all be available on our website in the coming weeks. 

2021, Here. We. Come! “See” you soon!

Tom Freeley, CAMEx, CCAM
CEO & President
Member News
Congratulations to OMNI Community Management
Our congratulations to OMNI Community Management, LLC for recently achieving the Accredited Community Management Company (ACMC) certification. Accreditation as an ACMC demonstrates that a company adheres to the highest state-specific standards for professional business practices when managing associations. OMNI Community Management, LLC has been in business since 1996 and employs a staff of 45 servicing nearly 100 communities representing 12,000 doors across the greater Sacramento and Bay Area regions, in addition to servicing San Diego county and several communities in Nevada. The company has 16 managers who have obtained their CCAM (Certified Community Association Manager) credentials and three employees have their CAFM (Community Association Financial Manager) credentials. Two other employees are in the process of obtaining their CCAM. Read more about their story here.
AppFolio to Hold Tour, Taste and Talk in CMworld
AppFolio invites managers to its Tour, Taste and Talk in CMworldTM on April 15 from 4:00-5:30 pm to discover AppFolio’s newest association management features. During the event, managers will get a first-hand look at their latest innovations and gain valuable insight into how they could benefit business. Following the presentation, one of Melville Winery’s estate sommeliers will take managers on a virtual wine tasting experience, where you'll have a chance to taste two delicious California wine varietals and network with fellow attendees. 
Membership Renewals
Make sure your membership renewal is paid in order to be listed in the Resource Guide Member Directory for 2021 and to keep your certifications active and current. You can pay online through our portal or by contacting us directly at membership@cacm.org.
Education Department Updates
It’s Here – The 2021 Second Quarter Course Schedule
Your Education and Credentialing team released the 2021 Second Quarter Course Schedule and it is located on the website at www.cacm.org. Courses will be held via Zoom and in the CMworldTM!  

What does that mean to you, our manager members? 
  • The continued convenience of online learning
  • Continued interaction with experts in the CID industry, regardless of where you might live in the State of California
  • An enhanced level of networking with colleagues near and far
  • Enhanced engagement and student participation during all course sessions
CACM Needs You!
Interested in putting your knowledge and experience to good use? Interested in giving back by shaping the skills of community managers? CACM is looking to expand our instructor cadre. 

Those manager members who have held a valid CCAM for at least 5 years, as well as industry partners with expertise in a specific area of the CID industry, are encouraged to join our most-talented teaching team. Please contact Patty Sedia, your Education and Credentialing Administrator, at psedia@cacm.org for an application. 
Call-Out For Spring Forum Presenters
Are you interested in sharing your knowledge and experience with other managers?

Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues?

Is facilitating professional brainstorming something you find rewarding?

Then volunteer to serve as a presenter at one of our upcoming virtual Spring Forums.

Presenters will work with the CACM Education Team to develop forum content. In addition, you will work with the other members on your panel to plan the pacing of the session and to facilitate small group interaction focused on the two forum topics – SB323 and Financial Forecasting for 2021.

If interested, please email Judy Levinsohn, Director of Education and Credentialing at jlevinsohn@cacm.org. Let’s make this Forum event the best one yet! 
Continuing Education – What Do I Need?
Did you know that our Education & Credentialing Advisor, Debbie Griffiths, can answer your questions on certification or recertification? Debbie can help you determine what classes you need, when you need to recertify and/or provide you with upcoming course schedules. Please feel free to reach out to Debbie at dgriffiths@cacm.org. She is more than happy to provide you assistance.
CACM Career Center
Check out new job listings on CACM's Career Center

Managers: You are welcome to upload your resume for viewing of management companies. The only companies who can view your resume are those companies that post an ad to the Career Center.


And More!
Upcoming Events
Virtual Spring Forums
Hear from top California legal experts and peers on how to spring into action in this new year with confidence. Join colleagues for candid roundtable discussions with case studies around the most requested topics from a recent CACM survey — SB323 and Financial Forecasting for 2021!

The Spring Forums will be held virtually in CMworld!
Executive Leadership Summit - In-Person Event
May 20-21, 2021
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Coronado
This exclusive event is designed for management company decision makers. The collaborative atmosphere provides executives with the freedom to discuss challenging issues in an effort to find creative and collective solves for the future of our industry. Be part of rich conversations among peers who are committed to defining the future of our industry. Share, brainstorm and collaborate in an innovative and thought-provoking setting, while developing valuable new connections. Let’s work together to shape, define and drive our industry forward! 
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