Educational Events

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NEW! Pre-register for the Educational Events, and receive 2 raffle tickets for $50 gift cards. Must be present to win.

Each year during the Trade Show we plan a special Educational Event designed to give association board members, homeowners and condominium owners the opportunity to pique their knowledge of responsible community governance. This year we’ve enlarged our agenda to include both a lecture on the new laws affecting Texas associations, and a series of “Ask-the-Expert Roundtables” where you have the opportunity to ask our experts about those issues keeping you awake at night.

Your registration and fee payment include all events: Trade Show, Lecture and Roundtables.

Lecture: “New 2011 Legislation Affecting Texas Associations”

Connie Heyer, Esq.,is a member of CAI Austin’s board of directors and liaison to the Texas Community Association Advocates board of directors. She will summarize the new Texas legislation passed into law this year and the impact it will have upon your association

Roundtables: 5 Topics to Choose From

Select any 3 topics of interest from the list below, and join other association leaders and managers in 30-minute discussions with industry and association experts on each topic. All topics will be available during each of the 3 sessions. At the end of each session, you’ll be given a 10 minute break before the start of the next. You may change your topic roundtable at any time—this event is for you; we want you to benefit the most from your time there.

Bring a friend or two and participate in all the topic discussions!

• Technology – Members will have the opportunity to find out how technology such as websites, software and various applications can help move your community forward with new ways to communicate with residents, improve and streamline day to day association business.

  Leaders: Bill Hession CMCA, AMS, PCAM, VP Association Capital Bank; Jason Hollingsworth, AtHomeNet; Shawn Fielding, Smartwebs.

• Mediation - Understanding how mediation can assist you in resolving potential problems while keeping down overall legal cost yet reaching a satisfactory outcome for all involved.

  Leaders: Claude Ducloux, Esq., Hill, Ducloux, Carnes & de la Garza;, Patty Arnold, Esq., Arnold & Associates; Angie Thielemans, RealManage.

• Reserves - Find out why you need to establish reserves, the importance of planning and budgeting for future repairs and replacement. Why you should have a reserve fund study. How you can finance future repairs , replacement and improvements when needed.

  Leaders: Homer Sansom, RS, Association Reserve Consultants, Inc.; Hollie Peterson, Plateau Property Management; Jason Pitts, VP BB&T Association Services.

• Finance/Insurance - Speak with a CPA on the importance of performing an audit in your community. Also ask questions regarding best accounting practices. Get answers to your questions on your insurance concerns.

  Leaders: Stephen M. Tilson, CPA, Stephen M. Tilson, PC; Sandy Haire, William Gammon Insurance.

• 7 Deadly Sins of Association Boards - Speak with a lawyer and manager about the most common “pitfalls” of POAs and their boards.  Learn how to avoid these pitfalls, and discuss “best practices”.

  Leaders: Marc Markel, Roberts Markel PC; Bonnie Carlisle, CMCA, AMS, Southwest Management Services.

Schedule

3:00-4:00pm - Visit the Trade Show Floor: 50 exhibitors offering products, services and expertise on the challenges your community leadership is facing.

4:00-5:00pm - Lecture by Connie Heyer, Esq.

5:00-6:00pm - Visit the Trade Show Floor: 50 exhibitors offering products, services and expertise on the challenges your community leadership is facing.

6:00-8:00pm - Ask-the-Expert Roundtables”

Registration and Payment

You may pre-register online here. Your registration inlcudes all events: Trade Show, Lecture and Roundtables. Once your registration has been received, your confirmation will contain instructions for online payment via PayPal (you don’t need to be a member of either PayPal or CAI to use this convenience) or by check made payable to CAI Austin, and mailed to:

Joe Dunst
Chapter Executive Director
756 Huck Finn Trl.
Dripping Springs, TX 78620

You may also pay at the door by cash or check only (no credit cards can be accepted at the door, sorry).

Two ways to register:

• Register 5 or more from the same neighborhood at our “Neighborhood Special” price of just a flat $40. (CAI membership is not required)

• Otherwise, register as individuals at $10 per person (members)/$15 per person (non-members)

Payable in advance (online or by check), or by cash or check at the door as space is available. Space is limited. Pre-registration is recommended.

Location

Norris Conference Center
Click here for map and directions.