2020 is coming to a close and, as the cover of this month’s Vision magazine shares, “We survived!” That is something to be proud of. Let’s take a moment and ponder all of the ways you’ve grown, adapted and overcome in this chaotic year. Many of us started hiking and being healthier. Albeit virtual, I saw you running marathons, playing games with your children, and of course, early decorating for the holiday season! Yes, it’s been a tough year throughout California but challenges open doors for opportunity. You only need to look for it.
So, let’s look at 2021. While the Law Seminars have been moved online to our virtual platform CMworld™, we are already discussing with venues across the state for a few in-person spring forums. We are moving forward with planning the in-person Executive Leadership Summit at the Loews Resort in Coronado and have started discussions for the fall forums, golf tournaments, etc. Cautious optimism ensures we are always planning for the best outcome for you!
Yup, it’s been a tough year, but it’s almost over and 2021 already looks promising. Join me in looking past the chaotic year known as “2020” and focusing on the potential that the New Year has to offer. But before we bid adieu to this year, enjoy your family through this holiday season.
From me and my lovely wife Lynne and the entire CACM team, we wish you and your family a wonderful, stress free, holiday season. I look forward to “seeing you” in the New Year!
Tom Freeley, CAMEx, CCAM
CEO & President
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Market Your Company Through CACM |
There are many ways to reach community managers through CACM. Whether it's through our virtual events, digital marketing opportunities or our highly read publications, we provide that quality connection you are looking to make.
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2021 Law Seminars: Booths and Sponsorship Opportunities Available |
The Northern and Southern California Law Seminars are open for sponsorship and booth space booking on a first come, first served basis. Reserve your spot now. |
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Pacific Premier Bank Hires Amy Ostwinkle |
Pacific Premier’s HOA & Property Management lending team welcomes Amy Ostwinkle as Vice President/Senior Relationship Manager - HOA Lending. Amy comes to the company with over 25 years of HOA lending experience. She has dedicated her career to developing innovative solutions to help meet the unique needs of HOA and community association clients. Amy began her finance career in 1993, when she owned and operated a mid-range accounting firm that had a special focus on supporting community associations. She has worked directly with industry-specific software companies to train and broaden the scope of financial technology knowledge to community management companies in the Greater Southwest. She spent many years specializing in banking technology and accounting processes for community associations. Amy comes to Pacific Premier from a large community association bank, where she served for 12 years as a Senior Vice President.
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ProTec Building Services Welcomes New Staff |
ProTec recently added two to its staff: Paty Smith (top photo) as Business Relations Representative and Mariah Wyckoff (bottom photo) as Marketing Coordinator. Paty is servicing the Orange County area, and Mariah is working in San Diego at the company’s corporate office. “We are so excited to have them aboard,” the company said.
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Marcello Lara Incorporates New Accounting Firm |
Marcello Lara, CPA has established Lara Accountancy Group, Inc. "My company is growing and I am incorporating effective Jan. 1, 2021," said Lara. The company has a new logo.
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Welcome New Baby Teagan Rose |
Congratulations to Jeff Gardner, CFO of Sierra Mountain Management, and his wife Jessica Sheer on the birth of their daughter Teagan Rose on October 16 at 2:43 AM. Teagan weighed in at a healthy nine pounds and seven ounces. The happy parents say the most unexpected thing about parenting is “how easy it is to put her above everything else.” Aw! |
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CACM's New Board of Directors for 2021 |
On behalf of the Board of Directors and CACM, please join us in recognizing the newly elected members of our board of directors:
Bonnie Basham, CACM, CAFM, Basham Management
Edward Szaky, CAMEx, CCAM, Matrix Association Management
Eric Kazakoff, CAMEx, CCAM, Canyon Lake Property Owners Association
Frank Alioto, CAMEx, CCAM, Community Management Services
Stacy Gerowitz, CAMEx, CCAM, Century Hill Association
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It's that time again! Membership renewals are due before the end of the year. Pay online through our portal or by contacting us directly at membership@cacm.org
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Read the Latest Issue of Vision Magazine |
In this Issue:
- HOAs Grow Across California
- Community Management Industry Bucks Jobless Rates
- The Challenges We Overcame in 2020
- 2021 Law Seminars Go Virtual in CMworld
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Did you know?
Our publications are among the most read in our industry. Since October, when we switched to a new digital platform called issuu, our publications have reached 10,947 impressions and 2,126 reads with an average read time of 4:43!
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Have you downloaded CMworld? You received an email with link to download the world. It came from this email address: cmworlddownload@eventfarm.email.
- Download the world to your desktop computer 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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Back by popular demand with a holiday twist!
- Date: Monday, Dec. 14
- Time: 5 pm
- Where: Zoom
- Cost: Free!
Put on your ugly sweater. We’ll do a “virtual ugly sweater parade” inviting each person who wants to participate to stand up and show us their ugly sweater. Someone will walk away with a fun prize! Be sure to RSVP, as a digital bingo card will need to be sent to you prior to the event.
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