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One of our functions at CAI is to encourage active and informed participation by residents in the governance of their community's. A key to building harmonious communities is active engagement of residents. So, in case you missed the near constant campaign commercials of the past few months (it only seems like years), I wanted to encourage everyone to vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2008.

And don't forget, election officials in across the country are expecting record breaking turnout. Long lines for voting are likely. So plan accordingly.

Tom

Tomorrow I depart for a week in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.  Along with CAI members and instructors Mike Packard and Rob  Felix, we will be traveling Dubai to administer the first of what we hope will be many CAI educational courses to community managers in this rapidly growing part of the world. 

Working with one of the world's largest developers, Emaar, we will be teaching the M-100 course and administering the CMCA exam to a class of over 30 Emaar employees.  In addition, we will be meeting with a broad group of other management companies, professionals, and service providers to discuss issues and challenges facing Dubai as it continues its rapid growth.

I will be sure to post an update and photos when I return.

In addition to the upcoming November 7th APCM Workshop in Florida, a number of CAI events are open for registration.

The 2009 Law Seminar will be held on January 30-31, 2009 in Palm Springs, California.  Note: Hotel rooms are going fast, so make your reservations early.

CAI's 58th National Conference and Exposition will take place April 22 - 25, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Conference this year will coincide with the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (JazzFest), one of the must unique and rewarding musical and culinary adventures in the world. 

And coming soon,

Additional APCM Workshops for Managers in Southern California and Dallas, Texas and the 2009 CEO-MC Retreat at Torry Pines, California.  More information and registration forms will be posted on the web site in the coming weeks.

And finally,

Next week we will launch CAI Connect, a new webinar tool, to provide additional distance learning opportunities for our members.  CAI Connect is a fast, convenient, and easy way to expand your knowledge without ever leaving the office and at the same time earn valuable credits for your CMCA recertification and AMS renewal.  I am very pleased to announce that our first webinar will address the new community manager licensing program in Virginia and will be presented by long-time CAI leader and chair of the Virginia Common Interest Community Board Pia Trigiani, Esq.  Every manager and management company owner in Virginia will want to attend this important program.