Breakout Session I: Session 1: Alcohol in Common Areas – Good Idea or Bad?

4/10/2024 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Presenter: David Dahan Esq., Hyland Levin Shapiro & Anthony Caputo, USI Insurance

Homeowner Leader Education Track

Alcohol in Common Areas – Good Idea or Bad?
David Dahan Esq., Hyland Levin Shapiro & Anthony Caputo, USI Insurance

Many associations are grappling with whether to allow BYOB or otherwise permit alcohol in the clubhouse, pool area and other common areas. Boards may feel pressure from residents to allow alcohol. There are many factors to consider with this very important decision - potential legal liability, insurance issues and how to monitor and enforce any rules regarding allowing it or prohibiting it.

Breakout Session I: Session 3: Maintaining Your Community with Interior and Exterior Cleaning

4/10/2024 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Presenter: Jose Romero, Clearview Washing; & Michael Vennitti, Fresh Focus

Community Association Project Management

Maintaining Your Community with Interior and Exterior Cleaning
Presented by Jose Romero, Clearview Washing; & Michael Vennitti, Fresh Focus

Whether you manage a single high-rise building, or a portfolio of community associations, this session will empower you to make strategic decisions that positively impact your property's aesthetics and value. Cleanliness pays a pivotal role in the upkeep and value of a property. Ensuring that both interior and exterior spaces are meticulously maintained is not just an aesthetic consideration but a strategic investment in the longevity and reputation of your community or building.

Conference Welcome Reception

4/10/2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Opening Ceremony & Arrival of the Community LIVE! Torch

Gather at the entrance to the exhibit hall to witness the arrival of the Community Live! Torch as we declare the 2024 Annual Conference Open! Then, join us in the exhibit hall for a drink, some lite bites, and plenty of networking with fellow attendees and exhibitors!

CAI’s conference welcome reception is one of the biggest networking events of the year! Enjoy drink tickets courtesy of sponsors, musical entertainment, and more while making face to face connections with exhibitors and manager and homeowner attendees.

Breakout Session II: Session 1: Board Member Ethics & Conflicts of Interest

4/11/2024 8:30 AM - 9:05 AM

Presenter: Presented by: Carl Weiner, Esq., Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin

Homeowner Leader Education Track

Board Member Ethics & Conflicts of Interest
Presented by: Carl Weiner, Esq., Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin

Community association volunteer leaders have a special responsibility to the association and the owners they serve. This session will discuss board member fiduciary duties under statutes, association bylaws provisions and the business judgement rule. The program will also cover the topics of self-dealing and fraud and how to separate personal versus association concerns and areas of potential conflicts of interest.

Breakout Session II: Session 3: Comprehensive Guide to Project Management for Community Managers

4/11/2024 8:30 AM - 9:05 AM

Presenter: Susan Myerov, Diane Maher and Paul Racette, Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Community Association Project Management

Comprehensive Guide to Project Management for Community Managers
Presented by Martin Bahner, CertaPro Painters of Central Bucks

Using a painting project as a case study, this session will offer a comprehensive overview for community managers on effectively managing a project. The session will help attendees determine a project scope, specification development, vendor selection, bid solicitation, project execution, and quality control. Included are technical references and sample request for proposals to enhance your understanding and implementation.

General Session with Keynote Speakers: Communicate with Charisma, Clarity & Purpose

4/11/2024 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Presenter: Keith Scott and Rebecca Klein Scott

General Session and Keynote Speaker plus Gold Star Community Recognition

Boost the odds the message you intend to communicate matches the one received by clearing out cluttered wording, becoming body language fluent and tuning into tone. Through a series of interactive challenges, learn to:

• Communicate with heightened charisma, confidence and clarity
• Ditch filler words and weak phrases. Learn the top culprits and how to purge them
• Harness confident body language and read what other people are “saying”
• Listen to retain
• Take the temperature of your tone
  

Keynote Speakers

Keith Scott and Rebecca Klein Scott at TALLsmall Productions, we lead communications training workshops virtually and in-person. We launched in 2014 and also make TV appearances, weighing in on the impact of communication in politics, news and relationships. We give back by emceeing fundraising galas and leading pro-bono workshops. Our name is a nod to our heights: 6’9” and 5’2”.

This session includes recognition of the chapter's newest Gold Star Communities!

Breakout Session III: Session 1: Insurance Bids & Policies - Frequently Asked Questions

4/11/2024 10:55 AM - 11:45 AM

Presenter: Brendan Whelan, CIRMS, Smith Insurance Associates

Homeowner Leader Education Track

Insurance Bids & Policies - Frequently Asked Questions
Presented by Brendan Whelan, CIRMS, Brown 7 Brown Insurance

Managers and board members are often presented with multiple insurance options from brokers. This session will focus on the key elements of those proposals, harmful exclusions, frequently asked questions from other board members / homeowners, and the questions that both management and boards should be asking the insurance professionals to properly protect the association.

Breakout Session III: Session 3: Empowering Communities: Exploring Artificial Intelligence's Role in Community Engagement and Decision-Making

4/11/2024 10:55 AM - 11:45 AM

Presenter: David Velasco, JGS Insurance & Cathleen Dunn, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, A Pocono Country Place Community

Community Association Project Management

Empowering Communities: Exploring Artificial Intelligence's Role in Community Engagement and Decision-Making
Presented by David Velasco, JGS Insurance & Cathleen Dunn, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, A Pocono Country Place Community Association

Artificial intelligence is here and now. But how can we effectively use it in the community association space? In this session, we will delve into the transformative influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on community engagement and decision-making. Our focus will be on how AI can enhance community well-being and contribute to more effective decision-making processes.