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After a very successful debut in Baltimore this summer, the Association of Professional Community Managers (APCM) is proud to announce our next Manager Workshop will be held on November 7th in Florida.  This intensive one-day program will focus on career development, professionalism, and business acumen for community association managers.

Looking to get ahead in the industry, broaden your network, and expand your opportunities?  Then this is the program for you.  Join speakers from CAI and FranklinCovey to better understand the community association management industry and how to leverage your skills and expertise.

I look forward to seeing you there.

CAI recently completed its national election process for members to serve on our three Member Representation Groups (MRGs).  The MRGs appoint members of the CAI Board of Trustees, advise the Board on a wide-range of policy issues, and connect individuals from our three primary member groups, community volunteers; professional community managers; and business partners, with our national leadership.

Thanks to the more than 69 candidates who stood for election among their peers.  Their willingness to volunteer and serve is one of the key attributes that makes CAI a vital and effective organization.

Congratulation to the successful candidates in this years election who will take office effective January 1, 2009 for two year terms.

ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY MANAGERS BOARD

Management Company CEO - Sue Carpenter (re-elected)

Large Scale Manager - Kathryn Danella (re-elected)

Large Scale Manager - Ted Herrle (1st term)

Manager (non-CEO/non-Large Scale) - Paula Santangelo (re-elected)

At-Large - Dennis Abbott (re-elected after gap in service)

At-Large - Lori Loch-Lee (re-elected)

BUSINESS PARTNERS COUNCIL

Accountant - Kevin Cavanaugh (re-elected)

Banker - Mark Nuzollo (1st term)

Insurance - Rob Barlow (re-elected)

Reserve Study - Lynn Voorhees (re-elected)

IT Professional - Mike Magnotta (re-elected)

At-Large - Caroline Record (1st term)

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEERS COMMITTEE

Prudence Bachman (re-elected)

Jack McGrath (re-elected after gap in service)

Michael Shiflett (re-elected)

Just returned from the sold-out 2008 Large Scale Managers Workshop in Sunriver, Oregon and I have to report that it was a tremendous event.  More than 110 large scale managers from 26 states spent 3+ days networking, learning, and (as the large scale folks call it) "kicking the tires" in four different communities.  Topics ranged from disaster planning to irrigation to environmental issues, and everything in between.  Combined with the awesome beauty of the high desert region of Oregon, it was a memorable event.

Special thanks go out to host committee chair Bill Peck and all the staff from Sunriver, Black Butte Ranch, Crosswater, and Caldera Springs who put in endless hours to make this a successful and rewarding event for every attendee.

I have put a few pictures to give you a sense of the beauty of the Central Oregon area in the photo/Sunriver album.

As the US looks at landfall from its third major Atlantic tropical system of the season, I just wanted to remind all of our members that CAI has put together a Disaster Resources page on our website.  This page gathers many of the most frequently requested links for individuals and groups planning for or recovering from a natural disaster. 

For those of you who were wondering about next years CAI Annual Conference in New Orleans (and I have gotten a couple of calls) I can tell you that damage and disruption in the Crescent City was minimal.  According to our hotel contacts there was minimal damage from blowing debris, but the vast majority of the the hotels, restaurants, and night life will be up and running by this weekend.  Still worried?  You can take a look at the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau web page for daily updates.

Have a great weekend....Tom