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CAI's annual Large Scale Communities Forum addresses issues that are unique to large scale community managers, staff and elected homeowner leaders.

Schedule at a Glance

8:15 AM - Registration, Breakfast and sponsors visits
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Opening Session
10:05 AM to 11:00 AM Breakout Sessions
11:00 AM to 11:15 AM Break
11:15 AM to 12:10 PM - Closing Session
12:10 PM Closing Announcements

Opening session - Human Resource Management: When to Outsource Critical Employee Management Functions
Presenter: Jim Devine, Vice President, Senior HR Consultant, Univest Insurance

This informative discussion will center on the topic of human resource management, and focus on what areas of HR should be handled in house, and what areas make sense for a community association to outsource to a third party.

Breakout Sessions

Session I - Living with Bears in the Poconos
Presenter: Dillon Gruver, Pennsylvania State Game Warden

Session II: Native Plants and the Benefits of Sustainable Landscaping
Presenter:  Stephanie Stashluk, Strauser Nature’s Helpers

This session will help managers and homeowner leaders alike discover the myriad benefits of incorporating native plants into the landscaping of your community association. From fostering biodiversity and reducing water consumption to promoting sustainability and minimizing maintenance costs, native plants offer a plethora of advantages. Learn practical tips and strategies for integrating native flora seamlessly into your landscaping designs, enhancing the aesthetic appeal while contributing to environmental conservation efforts. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your property management skills and cultivate thriving, eco-friendly landscapes that resonate with both residents and the natural world.

Closing Session - Delayed Maintenance for Communities: What Happens When Boards Kick the Can Down the Road
Presenter:  Mark McCann, The Falcon Group 

This important session will cover how preventative maintenance can help preserve your community assets. The presentation will cover the definition of preventative maintenance, why it’s important, and the difference between annual planed maintenance vs. preventative maintenance. The session will discuss the following: 

• Planning methodology
• Roof Systems
• Siding systems
• Pavement
• Decks
• Pools

Registration

Are you a member? Be sure to sign in before you register to receive your member discount on your event registration.

Members save $20 on registrations for this event. Register before the July 18th Early Bird Registration Deadline and save another $10 off the regular registration fees below.

CAI Member Managers - $69; Non-members - $139
CAI Member Homeowners -$49; Non-members - $119
CAI Member Business Partners -$79; Non-members - $229

Not a member? Join today and save on registration fees! CAI Keystone delivers an experience that is much more valuable than the registration fee for events. But if you're registering as a non-member, you're paying significantly more for that valuable experience. Save yourself some dough - join today! If you would like to discuss the benefits of membership, please contact Amanda Henderson at  267-367-5472 or email Amanda@caikeystone.org.

   These courses are by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. Managers can earn up to (3) continuing education credit hours by attending 3 total sessions.

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