New strains, new restrictions, new mandates. Ugh!! Look, I know we all want to move past the Covid-19 strains and potential new restrictions. As far as CACM is concerned, we are in fact moving forward with planning our in-person events. Of course we will be following the state, local and venue-specific guidelines and restrictions, and we will make sure we communicate with sponsors and attendees if any changes occur or restrictions prevent in-person events as directed by the state, local region or venue. We’re not there yet, and hopefully we won’t get there. But we are prepared to pivot yet again if it’s necessary.
Events continue to be impacted by this pandemic. The reality is that this pandemic will be around for some time to come. We, as a society of professionals in the people and personality management business, need to respect someone’s challenges and concerns regarding in-person events, social distancing and masks. That’s who we are. That’s what we do. We are NOT in the business of discounting someone’s opinions (okay, putting aside the often-fun posts and memes on Facebook’s SoCal and NorCal HOA…good times). But that respect and appropriate consideration needs to include those people that are interested in getting back to in-person events.
So, while we continue to offer all courses online, we also continue to plan in-person events, starting with the Fall Forums, followed by the High-Rise & Large-Scale Summit in Sonoma, followed by multiple golf tournaments and holiday parties. We are also planning to pivot as necessary. We have to plan two paths to follow.
Covid-19 being in the rearview mirror is a process, but education in our industry is important. Legislative impacts from Covid-19 and now the Surfside condo collapse are important. And let’s not forget that YOU are the most important. Do what you need to do for you, and let’s respect everyone else’s perspective.
I look forward to “seeing” you very soon.
Tom Freeley, CAMEx, CCAM
CEO & President
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Seabreeze Management Company Names VP of Community Management |
Seabreeze Management Company recently named Nicole Mass as new Vice President of Community Management. Mass will oversee all Northern California associate managers, offering mentorship and expertise to each team member.
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Powerstone Property Management, ACMC Promotes From Within |
Congratulations are in order for Kylie Decker, CCAM and Brittani Peyton of Powerstone Property Management, ACMC on their recent promotions. Decker was promoted to Director of Community Management and Peyton was promoted to Senior Associate Manager.
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Tinnelly Law Group Makes Plaxton Partner |
Tinelly Law Group has promoted Matthew T. Plaxton, Esq. to Partner with the firm. He will continue to lead the firm's transaction team and will be taking on additional responsibilities in connection with the firm's operations and management.
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Congratulations to Cyrus Koochek, Esq., of SwedelsonGottlieb and his wife Fima, who welcomed their first child, Tiam, on July 13. Best wishes to the growing family!
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The CACM Board of Directors and Nominating Committee is looking for qualified community managers from throughout the state to consider joining the election. CACM’s Board of Directors is comprised of 15 members who serve three-year terms. This allows us to make participation on CACM’s Board more accessible to our members, and we hope you will take advantage of the opportunity. The deadline to apply is August 18, 2021 at 5 p.m. Get your name in the running.
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High Rise and Large Scale Summits |
How will the Surfside, Florida condo collapse impact your association? What legislation could be coming in California? Hear from John Gill, Esq., of Hughes Gill Cochrane Tinetti, P.C. about the impact to California associations. Also hear from fire experts on how to prepare and respond to fire and active shooter events at this must-attend, in-person event.
Register now and save $100.
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Join colleagues for roundtable discussions on the topic of "Solutions to managing a difficult board or community and still live to tell about it." Hear from top California legal experts and peers. Network and find solutions together.
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Golf Tournaments Are Just Around the Corner |
San Diego, September 27
Orange County, October 4
Danville, October 25
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Managers: Sign up for the waitlist and play for free. You can be placed on the waitlist to join one of the teams. Fill out the sign-up form and we will place you on a team if space is available to play for free.
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CACM is delighted to bring holiday parties throughout California. Let’s celebrate the successes of 2021 together. From music and dancing to connecting with other professionals, these are celebrations you don’t want to miss! |
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Education Department Updates |
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Coming Soon: 2021 Fourth Quarter Course Schedule
Your Education and Credentialing team will be releasing the 2021 Fourth Quarter Course Schedule. Courses will be held via Zoom!
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
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Meet Our Instructors!
As part of our ongoing appreciation of our volunteers, CACM will be introducing our instructors to you! The next time you see one of them, please be sure to thank them for their time. This month, we are introducing you to Cang Le, Esquire with Anguis & Terry LLP. Cang Le is always one of the first ones to volunteer and makes himself available when the schedule goes out to all instructors. He has taught many of the CA Law and BAM sessions throughout this calendar year. Cang is energetic and loves to share his experiences with the managers to help them learn and grow. New managers come away feeling that they are armed with the knowledge to get them launched into their career.
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Share Your Expertise
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 our Education Department at education@cacm.org for an application.
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Check out new job listings on CACM's Career Center
132 jobs are listed across California
And More!
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