EVENT SPONSORS

Education Breakout Session Sponsor

All members - community managers and staff, homeowner leaders and business partners - are invited to attend the Pocono Mountains Regional Council Education Symposium. This program features multiple dynamic educational sessions on issues important to your community association.

Schedule & Sessions

8:15 AM Registration, hot breakfast and sponsor networking

9:00 AM to 9:55 AM Opening Session

Session: Dude, What Happened In That Community Association Case?

  Join us for an interactive discussion with two community association attorneys/litigators on cases involving recurring association issues,
how the associations handled them, and what the courts ended up concluding in each case. Topics to be explored may include the following:

• Rental Restrictions
• Fair Housing Claims
• Other current legal issues

Presenters:  Ed Hoffman, Esq. and Kayla Hernadez, Esq.

10:00 AM to 10:55 AM Breakout Sessions

Breakout Session 1:  Pool Maintenance

Breakout Session 2: Budgets - Operating, Capital, and Reserves

Sound financial planning is the foundation of every successful community association — especially in the unique seasonal and infrastructure-heavy environment of the Pocono Mountains. Join nationally recognized reserve specialist Mitchell Frumkin, PE, RS, for a practical and informative session exploring the critical components of association budgeting.

This program will break down the distinctions and connections between operating budgets, capital expenditures, and reserve funding, helping board members and managers understand how these financial tools work together to support long-term community stability. Attendees will gain insight into reserve studies, funding strategies, and how to responsibly plan for major repairs and replacements while balancing homeowner expectations.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the differences between operating, capital, and reserve budgets
• Learn best practices for reserve study utilization and funding strategies
• Identify common budgeting pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Explore financial planning considerations unique to Pocono communities
•  Whether you’re preparing your next annual budget or evaluating long-term infrastructure needs, this session will provide practical guidance to strengthen your community’s financial future.

Presenter:  Mitch Frumkin, , PE, RS | Kipcon, Inc.

10:55 AM to 11:15 AM Break

11:15 to 12:00 PM Closing Panel

Closing Panel Session:  De-escalation and Community Safety

Community associations increasingly find themselves navigating complex situations involving resident conflict, safety concerns, and emergency preparedness. This interactive panel discussion brings together local law enforcement, emergency management, and on-site public safety leadership to provide real-world guidance tailored to the Pocono region.

Panelists will discuss de-escalation techniques, coordination between associations and first responders, emergency planning best practices, and how boards and managers can foster safer, more resilient communities. Attendees will leave with practical tools to better respond to challenging situations while protecting residents, volunteers, and staff.

Discussion Topics Include:

• Practical de-escalation strategies for board members and managers
• When and how to involve law enforcement
• Emergency preparedness and response coordination
• Building partnerships between associations and local agencies
• Bring your questions — this moderated panel will include time for audience engagement and discussion.

Panelists: Chief Chance Wilson, A Pocono Country Place POA
Lt. Kristopher Vogt, Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department
Director Maryellen Keegan, Monroe County Office of Emergency Management

Register Early & Save

Don’t miss out! Register by March 5 for Early Bird Savings and enjoy $20 off the regular registration fees below. 

Not a member? Join today and save again - Members save $70 on registration fees for this event.

Registration Fee

CAI Member Managers - $79; Non-members - $149
CAI Member Homeowners - $59; Non-members - $129
CAI Member Business Partners - $89; Non-members - $159         

Payment for event registrations is expected at the time of registration.

Managers attending this program for continuing education will only be awarded credits for those sessions you attend. Managers who leave the program early will not receive the full continuing education credits for this program.

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  267-367-5474 or email Amanda@caikeystone.org.

 This courses by the Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. This course will earn managers (3) continuing education credit hours.

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