Is it really April already?!! For some folks, the last year and the first few months of 2021 have moved at a snail’s pace. For me, I can’t believe where the time has gone!

In just about a month, I will be welcoming many of you to the Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) at the Loews Coronado Resort. This will be the first in-person event in over a year! With the past year filled with virtual classes, law seminars, and events, I am looking forward to it! Attendees will have the opportunity to have real conversations with other executives from across California in a casual and intimate atmosphere. We will be discussing post pandemic operations of a management firm, adaptability, scalability, employee development, post pandemic operations of client communities, what influential leaders of our industry do differently, and so much more! At the direction of the resort, we will of course be following all CDC guidelines to keep everyone safe. So, if this sounds interesting to you please don’t delay in registering. I hope you can join me at this exciting event.

If not, no worries. We are in the process of planning numerous events throughout the rest of 2021. Golf tournaments are coming back and Fall Forums are being planned in-person. This fall, you can look forward to a live Expo immediately following a fall forum which will include a networking event.

In summary, “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill. Each of you continue to move forward not allowing this pandemic to stop you. We have been, and will continue to be, at your service helping move our industry forward.
I look forward to actually seeing many you soon.

Tom Freeley, CAMEx, CCAM
CEO & President
Member News
Action Property Mgmt., ACMC Hires Vice President
Action Property Management, ACMC recently announced the hiring of Christopher Glennon as company's new Vice President. Glennon comes to Action with more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality, multi-family and HOA industries. He's working out of Action's San Francisco office.
Harvest Landscape Promotes Two and Expands to San Diego Region
Harvest Landscape announced the promotion of Felix Montano (top photo) to Vice President of Operations and Dave Ramos (bottom photo) to Director of Quality Control. Montano rejoined Harvest in 2020 as Division President over San Diego and South Inland Empire regions. He began his career with Harvest in 2007 as an Account Manager and quickly grew into a Branch Manager's role overseeing the Orange County region. Ramos previously was Arbor Care Division Manager and has over 18 years of experience in the industry. Ramos is one of Harvest's earliest employees. He started in 2002 as a Landscape Technician. The company said recent growth has resulted in the Arbor Care Division's expansion to support tree maintenance in both San Diego and the Inland Empire markets. Read more here.
J.P. Sanchez Joins EmpireWorks in the Bay
J.P. Sanchez recently joined EmpireWorks Reconstruction & Painting as an Account Executive for the greater Bay Area.
2021 Vision Award Nominees Announced
Nominations have closed for the 2021 Vision Awards. You can see the full list of nominees this year here. To ensure recipients are awarded in the ceremonial atmosphere they deserve, surrounded by peers and long after the pandemic has subsided, CACM will hold the 2021 Vision Award Ceremony at the 2022 Northern California and Southern California Law Seminars, in conjunction with the 2022 Vision Award Ceremony.
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

Managers earn 6 CEUs for attending

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 solutions for the future of our industry. 

  • Early Registration Pricing deadline is coming up on 4/19

  • The Group Rate expires on 4/19 so make sure to book your room soon
A Personal Invitation from CACM's Tom Freeley
When: June 4, 2021
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am
Where: CMworld
Cost: $25* 

Attendees will earn 1 CEU.
SB 326 Inspections Course
The SB 326 “Balcony Bill” went into effect on January 1, 2020 yet understanding what it really means for you and your associations can still be a challenge. Join CACM members to focus on the following topics:

• What exactly is SB 326 and What Elements Need to be Inspected
• Evaluation & Inspection Process
• Timing & General Costs
• Responsibilities of the Property Manager and the Association
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
Please note: In order to attend courses in CMworld, registrants will need to download CMworld to the computer that will be used to access the course. You will receive download directions shortly after you register for the course. You will also need to attend a short orientation in CMworld to ensure you have the best experience in this highly engaging environment.

Have questions or need assistance in CMworld? Email communications@cacm.org.
CACM Needs You!
We are so very fortunate to have members with a wealth of industry experience and knowledge. As a CACM instructor, you have the opportunity to shape our industry while sharing that knowledge and experience with our community managers. In short, you have the ability to help managers make important connections to course content while providing them with strategies to increase their effectiveness in the roles they serve.

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. Instructors earn CEUs and/or CAMEx points for session(s) they teach. Please contact Patty Sedia, your Education and Credentialing Administrator, at psedia@cacm.org for an application. 
New Changes for the ACMC Accreditation
Did you know your company could earn the prestigious accreditation with 75% of community managers being certified with the CCAM designation? Having your management company accredited will put you in front of more prospective clients and position your company as a leader in California. To learn more on how your firm can earn this accreditation, please contact Debbie Griffiths, Education & Credentialing Advisor, at dgriffiths@cacm.org.
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!