Did you go? Did you learn? We had a few “firsts” this year. We just wrapped up the Spring Educational Forums. Ten were held across the state, with Bakersfield and San Francisco having their first forum! But we’re just getting started. We want to better engage with our members through the opportunity of showcasing your association. Have a community center or conference room that could hold a forum or educational class? Please tell us! We would love the opportunity to highlight your company or your association for hosting one of our events. This helps us offer our programs in your area.

Help us educate you. What topics would you like to see in our forums? Interested in being a forum facilitator? We are always looking for facilitators on topics that help engage your local market audience. Send us your interest in use of your location or interest in being a facilitator to communications@cacm.org.

I’ve said it before, we are trying hard to come to your local market. As another example, in addition to the first forums in new locations, and in addition to our traditional two large holiday parties, we are in the process of scheduling holiday parties in San Diego, Coachella Valley, San Francisco and Sacramento. Dates and locations are being identified.

Let’s talk staff retention and hiring from within for a moment. I know how difficult it is to retain good team members. I also know management companies want to hire from within. I’ve been there! I want to help you. So, I’ve started the conversation with schools on the process of offering our certification courses to secondary colleges and business schools. I’ve also started the conversation with the same schools about job fairs. On behalf of our industry, I plan to attend a few college job fairs in the fall with the goal of gaining interest in our industry so you, as a management company, can hire, together we can train and then you can retain that qualified team member. This is a super cool and fun process. There will be much more to come.  

Did you see the new website ? Yup, it’s live right now. We’re just getting started. 2019 and 2020 are going to be amazing years at CACM.

Join us in the fun! 

 
Tom Freeley
President & CEO

Member News
Menas Realty Company completes office move, hires additional staff

 Menas Realty Company has relocated its offices from Pacific Beach to Mission Valley Heights in San Diego County.The company, which was started by Andrew Menas in 1973, had been at that original building built by Andrew Menas since then. "We were bursting at the seams," said Julie Menas, CAMEx, CCAM, company president and CEO and daughter of Andrew Menas. She joined her father's company 20 years ago. "We needed more room for our staff. We have a much larger conference room with a big beautiful table that seats 20 where we can hold more Board Meetings now." Menas Realty Company employs 38 people. With the move, it more than doubled its office size to 6,400 square feet and can accommodate its growing employee base. Julie Menas said she also recently hired three new community managers who will be pursuing their CCAM certifications soon. Menas Realty Company manages communities in Temecula, Loma Linda and throughout San Diego County.
Shelter Creek Condominiums offsets carbon footprint
Shelter Creek Condominiums has broken ground on a new solar project. The 1,296-unit development in San Bruno will offset more than 70 percent of its annual electricity usage thanks to a new solar system from Centrica Business Solutions. "Our residents are informed and knowledgeable about sustainable living," said Ronnie Rosen, CCAM-HR.LS, general manager of Shelter Creek. "The solar installation complements our California Energy Commission-granted electric vehicle charging stations, LED lighting components in the common areas, renewable energy recycling, composting, and sustainability through the 'no neonicotinoid pesticide' policy for our on-site honey bee super hives." Once complete, the installation is expected to generate 3,632,773 kilowatt-hours annually - equivalent to removing 545 cars from the road or recycling 896 tons of waste.
Congratulations to Rachel Miller, Esq. of The Miller Law Firm (Industry Partner Plus) for being named as a Lifetime Charter Member of the Distinguished Justice Advocates. Less than 100 attorneys per state are recognized and she is one of the select few nationwide with this distinction.
Welcome to our newest Industry Partner, David Albritton, owner of Homeautolifequote.com servicing the Northern California, Sacramento, San Joaquin and Alameda areas. His business is located out of Lodi. He was referred by Industry Partner JK Electrical & Construction.
Industry Partner member Epsten Grinnel & Howell, APC , has hired two new attorneys: Rhonda Adato, Esq., and Jackie Quinn, Esq. Adato received her bacherlor's in Art History and English from U.C. Berkeley and then graduated from the George Washington University School of Law in 2013. Quinn obtained her J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 2016 and has a bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Human Development from U.C. Davis. Adato joined the firm last August and Quinn in April. Congrats to both!
Business member Homeowners Management Company has been busy raising funds, awareness and food for the Food Bank. The company also recently donated its old phone system to local nonprofit the Putnam Clubhouse. HMC also helped fight the stigma around mental health issues during May, mental health awareness month. Kudos HMC!
CACM unveils new website for members
We have launched an all-new website with a modern design and interface that's easier to navigate. Content was re-organized to make it quick and easy to get the information you need. You can register to attend CACM's events, sign up for educational courses, browse industry directories and job boards and read the latest industry news. Through an integrated member portal, you also gain access to exclusive resources like Vision Magazine 's digital editions, Law Journal and myCommunity newsletters. Go to the portal to update your profile, view your event registrations or credentialing status. Our new site also links to our social channels and features video content. We will be launching a new app later this year to harness the power of this new website. So stay tuned!
Our Summer/Spring edition of Vision Magazine will mail soon. Here's an advance preview:

  • We launch new content including member news, what you said on social, and more.

  • We focus on the topic of leadership

  • Plus, photo recaps of our Vision Awards, Executive Leadership Summit and Northern and Southern California Law Seminars!
Law Journal Summer Digital Issue
  • Articles on how to prepare for HOA summer activities

  • Plus our 2019 legal directory
Education & Credentialing Updates
Executive Connection Webinar

If you were unable to join us at the Executive Leadership Summit, this is your chance to hear proven strategies for leading a successful team from leadership expert Ted Ma.

Secure your spot now!
Large Scale Community Management Course
June 26-28

Seats are still available for our Large Scale Community Management Course in Yorba Linda, CA. This course is required for members pursuing their Large Scale specialty designation.
PR Committee Forming
The purpose of the Public Relations Committee is to support and facilitate promotion of CACM as the only California-specific resource for the community management industry offering members industry specific events, credentialing and professional development. CACM's Public Relations Committee maintains a positive image of CACM within and outside of the organization by supporting CACM's PR campaigns, in addition to monitoring news updates of members across California. The committee is responsible for working with management companies and industry partners to get CACM's messages out to achieve the goal of growing membership and maintaining our positive image. Members interested in joining the committee should reach out to Emily Yost, Director of Marketing & Communications at eyost@cacm.org .
Don't miss these upcoming events!
October 3-4 High Rise Summit
October 3-4 Large Scale Summit
October 15 - November 13 Fall Regional Forums
October 28 Golf Tournament
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