Wait, it’s almost the holiday season? Christmas decorations are in the stores before Halloween? Based on “it's 2020”, I completely get it! I think we all need a break from the 2020 chaos and start focusing on the important stuff, like family, friends, colleagues, and eggnog (not necessarily in that order!).
2021 seems to be a promising year. While the NorCal and SoCal Law Seminars will be held virtually, we are in fact planning a one-day event later in the year at both venues. Those events will include an educational morning, lunch, and Expo afternoon followed by a networking event that will include a casual Vision Awards ceremony. It’s too early to get into details and dates, but rest assured, we are anxious to get together as much as many of you!
We will be TRYING to hold local holiday events, but we’re also struggling with finding venues that will and can accommodate a holiday event. It might be a holiday luncheon. It might be a holiday dinner. It might be a casual outdoor happy hour. More to follow.
We had a successful High Rise and Large Scale Summit in the new CMworld virtual platform.
We are planning a Legislative Town Hall meeting for all members for early December.
We will be holding a Meet Your Board of Directors event in early January 2021.
Until we get to see you again, please know that there is always someone here at CACM if you need anything. All of this chaos in our world can also cause some internal chaos. Reach out. You’re not alone, I assure you.
Tom Freeley, CAMEx, CCAM
CEO & President
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Powerstone Property Management named Best Place to Work by OCBJ |
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Cline Agency adds Skip Rawstron to its staff |
Cline Agency CEO and Founder Tim Cline announced that (Skip) Robert Raymond Rawstron III has joined the agency’s insurance practice based in Los Angeles, California. Skip is well known in the industry as a Commercial Real Estate Specialist. This newly created position of “Real Estate Practice Leader” is a natural fit with Cline Agency, which specializes in insurance and risk management for common interest developments and is widely recognized for their contributions to the community association industry on a local, regional, and national scale. Skip has owned an agency and has been a producer at several prestigious and prominent national agencies. He has authored and been interviewed for numerous articles published in industry trade magazines. Skip brings credible teaching experience on the topic of Real Estate Insurance. He has also served as a member of agency councils.
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Harvest names Montana Division President |
Harvest Landscape Enterprises Inc. has hired Felix Montano as Division President for San Diego and South Inland Empire. Montano is an industry leader with 13 years of professional experience in the landscape management industry. “I have had the privilege of working with Felix for many years, his ability to build customer loyalty and instill dedication within his teams is unmatched. His leadership is instrumental to the rapid growth we are having in San Diego and South Inland Empire Regions,” said Steven Schinhofen, CEO. Montano’s focus will be to further develop Harvest Landscape’s San Diego and South Inland Empire Operations. Montano began his landscape career with Harvest Landscape in 2007 as an Account Manager and quickly grew into the role of Branch Manager overseeing the Orange County Region. In 2014 he took on the role of Branch Manager for San Diego County with Bemus Landscape. Montano is an accomplished landscape professional having earned his Arborist license, his QAL license, and is a certified CLCA Water Manager. In his free time, he enjoys singing and baking with his family.
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Riley Pasek Canty LLP welcomes new attorney |
Riley Pasek Canty LLP recently hired Joseph A. Seltzer as a Senior Associate Attorney. Seltzer brings to the firm several years of experience working with community associations, including their boards of directors and community managers. As a part of the firm's construction defect team, Seltzer will represent community associations in construction defect matters from inception of the association’s claim through the claims development process and resolution of the claim at mediation or arbitration, as necessary.
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2021 Board of Directors voting underway |
The election for CACM’s 2021 Board of Directors is taking place via electronic voting, eBallot, starting November 9, 2020 through November 20, 2020. Be sure to check your email for the voting link and your login information. If you have any questions regarding this year’s election, please contact Tracy Barillas at tbarillas@cacm.org.
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Antis accepts award from Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
In its annual Hispanic Leadership Awards event in October, the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced Antis Roofing & Waterproofing as one of the recipients. This is notable for a Caucasian-owned company to be given an award typically reserved for Hispanic-owned businesses; however, nearly 90% of Antis’ employees are of Hispanic descent. The awards put particular emphasis on companies who have philanthropy and community outreach baked into their culture. Executive Officer Charles Antis accepted this year’s award during the event with an emotional tribute to the Antis team members of all ethnic backgrounds at the 30-year-old business. “It means so much to receive this now, during Hispanic Heritage Month, when we honor Latin American traditions,” Antis said. He mentioned the company’s annual Aguinaldo, an end-of-year bonus of up to one month’s salary, as one of the many sharing traditions that “we learned from Latin American culture.” The annual event was held virtually. Click here to view on YouTube.
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Read the Latest Issue of The Law Journal |
We have transitioned to a new digital magazine platform called Issuu. Now you can download the Issuu mobile app and follow CACM to read the magazine on your phone. |
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Education Department Updates |
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Now Available – The 2021 First Quarter Course Schedule |
Your Education and Credentialing team has released the 2021 First Quarter Course schedule. New in 2021 – courses will be held via Zoom and in the CM World!
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
We are also 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.
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Management Firm Accreditation – ACMC – Are you accredited?
Being an Accredited Community Management Company (ACMC®) offers instant and unparalleled recognition as a “professional” in the community management arena. CACM has long been recognized as the organization that not only promotes excellence, but also provides its members with the knowledge and tools necessary to provide that same tradition of credibility.
Association boards look to community management firms who position themselves with leading edge organizations like CACM. They want to be absolutely certain their communities are receiving the high level of care and attention they deserve. A partnership with CACM enables companies to serve their clients in a creative, professional and credible manner, while bringing value and meaning to their investments.
What is the benefit to my business?
- Gain credibility, trust, and loyalty from the associations you manage
- Expand your business by gaining a competitive advantage
- Gain pride as a recognized leader in the California market
- Develop a well-educated team of management professionals
Several rewards of achieving the ACMC status include:
- Receive a free featured listing in CACM’s Management Business E-Marketplace, an online directory that allows users to search for ACMC companies.
- Enjoy increased consumer awareness with CACM generated press releases
- Capture recognition with ACMC logo in collateral materials and electronic communications
- Obtain marketing materials to share with your boards and prospective clients
- Receive visibility on the CACM website and in Vision magazine
For more information, please contact Debbie Griffiths, Education & Credentialing Advisor, at dgriffiths@cacm.org.
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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!
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Have you downloaded CMworld? You should have received an email from cmworlddownload@eventfarm.email. Please look out for it. If you do not see it, please email communications@cacm.org so we can resend it to you.
- Download the world to your desktop or laptop computer.
- We strongly encourage a headset and mic to make your experience optimal.
- Attend one of our training sessions. Click on the time that best suits you and RSVP.
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