Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. Review the Continuing Education Course Matrix to learn more. Topics include:
The virtual M-100 course will be broadcast Thursday, June 24 - Friday, June 25, 2021 Eastern Time both days.
You must attend both sessions and pass the final exam to receive credit for the course. This course fulfills all regular continuing education requirements through CAI and CAMICB. We recommend you take the course on a desktop or laptop computer for the best experience, and log-in 10-15 minutes before the start the course to ensure you are connected to the broadcast. This course will be presented using Zoom. If you have not previously used Zoom, ensure that your computer and network connections are configured to provide you with the best possible experience by running a test at https://zoom.us/test.
The following sponsors are proud to support advanced education:
Community Manager / PCAM Member Forum
Community managers are the professional backbone of the communities they serve, providing the skills and expertise that are essential to the successful management of community associations.
The PCAM designation is the highest professional recognition available nationwide to managers who specialize in community association management.
Topic: Mental Health
How have you handled your own mental health during this challenging time? how have you handled increased homeowner involvement, if any, and have you noticed a shift in behaviors in your communities?
As a chapter, we want to hear from our community manager members! We want to know how things are going and how CAI-RMC can help you to further succeed.
This event is held for Manager members and PCAM members of CAI Rocky Mountain Chapter. The goal of the event is to collaborate as a team with other industry professionals, to discuss what's working and what could be improved in terms of chapter initiatives.
Please be prepared to come with suggestions and helpful commentary. This is your opportunity to voice your opinion and to collaborate with the chapter.
Thank you to our sponsors who promote continued conversations to improve community associations:
​​​​​​​Learn key communication techniques to improve resident and board relations.
This course offers communication strategies that will benefit both new and experienced managers and provide the skills to better understand owners and volunteers. You’ll learn the basics of good customer service and gain the tools to effectively handle complaints, write newsletters and reports and manage public relations. Topics include:
Information to follow.
Management Company Forum
Designed exclusively for Management Company Executives. Forums are designed for membership types in order to better understand membership needs and to give timely updates.
Please only register if you are an owner or officer of a Management Company.
If you have questions or topics that you'd like to have addressed at the lunch, please email chapter office by clicking here.
CAI-RMC Orientation Outreach - Qtr 3
Are you a new member looking for advice on how to make the most of your membership? Are you a member who wants to become more engaged? If so, this virtual outreach is designed for you!
Join us as we share tips and tricks to being an active member in CAI Rocky Mountain Chapter. Membership gets you in the door - do more than that with our helpful advice and experience all the wonderful resources our chapter has to offer.
This is a free, informal conversation amongst members.
All members are encouraged and we welcome any and all questions.
Thank you to our sponsors, who support engaged membership:
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Elevate Community
There are two levels of exhibition offered at the event:
- 6' table space, no pipe and drape, location in ballroom (Cost $1,300)
- 10x10 space, no pipe and drape, location in foyer, ability to set up 10x10 display (Cost: $2,150)
*Business partner members are allowed to participate in the program using one of the above mentioned rates. Service providers who are not members of CAI-RMC are not permitted to attend the event. If you're interested in membership, please visit www.caionline.org/joinnow.
Details:
- Each space includes ONE staff member. This is the name that you're filling in for the primary contact. For additional staff, add 'guest' and include name. Each additional staff member is $90.
- Electricity is not included with exhibit space. This will be added, if necessary, at a later time.
- Lunch is included with cost.
- 2020 Exhibit purchases rolled over to 2021 due to COVID-19 cancellation. If you purchased a space for 2020, you have a space for 2021 unless you received a refund in 2020.
Depending on restrictions, our event will either follow a full day format or a wave attendance format. Both examples are included below. We will know more as we get closer to the event.
You have the potential to earn 3 hours of continuing education credit during the full day schedule.
Full Day Schedule:
7:30am Registration Open
8:00am-2:00pm Trade Show Open
8:00am-9:00am Breakfast
9:00am-10:00am Education Session A
10:00am-12:00pm Trade Show
11:00am-1:00pm Lunch
11:15am-11:45am Legislative Update
12:00pm-1:00pm Education Session B
1:00pm-2:00pm Trade Show / Prizes
2:15pm-3:15pm Education Session C
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*The Details*
- Parking. Free and convenient parking onsite.
- Food. We'll have food set up buffet style. You can pick and choose your options and sit comfortably in the ballroom or any of our casual options scattered throughout the event space.
- Wifi. Free internet access will be available so that you're able to find information relevant to the exhibitors you're interested in seeing or getting to know.
- Venue. We understand that being in a comfortable setting allows for a better experience. We have moved our conference to the Hyatt Regency Aurora which meets all of our conference needs.
- Prizes. We have the PRIZES!!!
- Classes. You want credits and you want classes that focus on our industry. We have them!
As a reminder, this is the ONLY Denver Metro Area conference that we will be holding in 2021. Don't miss your opportunity to meet with over 80 exhibitors and network with industry peers.
*The Education*
- Security Panel. Speakers: Panel
- Tips and Tricks for More Effective Covenant Enforcement. Speaker: Joseph Bucceri
- Internal Dispute Resolution. Speakers: Panel
- The 10 Biggest Issues in Community Governance. Speakers: Panel
- How to Manage Combative People. Speaker: David Graf
- Choosing Bids Wisely. Speaker: Cory Johnson
- Lessons in Leadership. Speaker: Panel
- Manager Testimony in Court. Speaker: Joe Smith
- Changing our Habits to Make Us Better Managers. Speaker: Craig Huntington
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This event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors:
Peak 2 - Financials - Virtual Class
To reach the peak of your career, you'll need to know the basics. CAI-RMC offers this class for free. This class offers all the financial basics you'll need to know for your entry into community management.
Speakers:
Gene West
Alicia Granados
Topics include: Fiduciary duty, accounting terms/definitions/methods, budgeting, financial reports/records, and reserves.
The Peak 2 - Financials course is approved by Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. Three (3) credits are approved for this course. www.camicb.org
Thank you to our Peak Series Education Sponsors:
Community Association Workshop
These hour long free workshops are offered to all members of CAI. The workshops are designed to accommodate informal discussions related to a specific subject matter that's relevant to community associations.
If you have a topic that you'd like to discuss at one of our upcoming workshops, which are held on a bi-monthly basis, please email the chapter by clicking here.
August Topic: TBD
Thank you to our workshop sponsors who value continuing conversation to improve community associations in Colorado.
If you live in a condominium, homeowners association, or housing cooperative, you know how important it is to have an effective governing board of directors. The CAI Board Leader Certificate Program (free for homeowner leader members) is designed to provide a foundation for effective community association board leadership. Whether you are an experienced board member or just thinking about getting involved, this certificate will help you become a more informed and effective leader.
To Earn the CAI Board Leader Certificate:
1) Model Code of Ethics for Community Association Board Members 2) Community Association Governance Guidelines 3) Rights and Responsibilities for Better Communities
Recognition
Community leaders who complete the CAI Board Leader Certificate will receive a certificate of completion and recognition on the CAI website.
Other Education Opportunities
CAI also offers many other learning opportunities for homeowner leaders including webinars and national conferences and events.
Highlights of Rocky Mountain Chapter Program
Community association board members and volunteer leaders step up to take on positions of service and responsibility. They’re expected to anticipate issues, solve problems, meet the expectations of their residents and protect property values.
The workshop will teach you how to become a more successful board member and how you can recruit and support new volunteers. You’ll learn the role of the board, the president and other leadership positions, and you’ll identify effective ways to work with professional managers and service providers.
We will go over Colorado specific law as it applies to each module.
A special thank you to our sponsors who value and promote homeowner leader education:
PCAM Member Forum
This event is held for PCAM members of CAI Rocky Mountain Chapter. The goal of the event is to collaborate as a team with other industry professionals, to discuss what's working and what could be improved in terms of chapter initiatives.
Business Partner Member Forum
Designed exclusively for Business Partner Members of CAI Rocky Mountain Chapter. Forums are designed for membership types in order to better understand membership needs and to give timely updates.
Please only register if you are a Business Partner member of CAI Rocky Mountain Chapter.
If you have questions or topics that you'd like to have addressed please email chapter office by clicking here.
Train the Trainer - Part Two (In Person)
Are you a business partner looking to improve your trade show success? Are you interested in offering continuing education to members but not sure how to do it? Do you need some guidance of how to market your company to community associations? This FREE virtual training is for you!
Join us as we collaborate with business partners who have been involved and know the ins and outs of successfully promoting your company to community associations. There are right ways, and there are wrong ways - learn from us so that you are successful in your role.
CAI-RMC Annual Clay Shoot
CAI-RMC presents the 4th Annual Clay Shoot, a fun filled afternoon of shooting clays, team building and networking. Clay shooting is an activity for all ages and activity levels, making it the perfect event to bring fellow co-workers and clients.
Schedule:
10:00am Safety Brief
10:30am Start
1:30pm - 3:30pm Food Truck / Lunch / Tail Gate
Team Information:
Colorado Clays: (303) 659-7117
This event would not be possible without the support of our presenting sponsors:
2021 Mountain Conference and Annual Meeting
Whether you live and work in Mountain Communities or in the Denver Metro Area, this conference is sure to make a lasting impression. We will have classes lined up to suit managers and homeowner leaders, no matter where you're from. This conference will also host the Chapter Annual Meeting. We hope to see you there.
7:30-8:30am Grab n' Go Breakfast
8:30-9:30am Exhibits
9:45-10:45am Breakout Session A (CAMICB Credit Approved)
11:00am-12:00pm Breakout Session B (CAMICB Credit Approved)
12:00-12:45pm Grab n' Go Lunch
12:45-1:00pm Annual Meeting (In Person & Virtual)
12:00-1:30pm Exhibits
1:30-3:00pm Breakout session C (CAMICB Credit Approved)
Education Specifics:
To Be Determined - 3 Credits of Continuing Education will be offered.
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Hotel discount / reservations:
The Marriott is offering a discounted rate for Sunday night (September 26) at $159. Please click here to make a reservation.
Thank you to our presenting sponsors:
2021 Mountain Conference and Trade Show
Whether you live and work in Mountain Communities or in the Denver Metro Area, this conference is sure to make a lasting impression! Don't miss out on registering to exhibit at this event.
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October Topic: TBD
The virtual M-100 course will be broadcast Thursday, October 14 - Friday, October 15, 2021 Eastern Time both days.
CAI-RMC Orientation Outreach - Qtr 4
Peak 3 - Insurance - Virtual Class
To reach the peak of your career, you'll need to know the basics. CAI-RMC offers this class for free. This class offers all the insurance basics you'll need to know for your entry into community management.
Devon Schad
Tressa Bishop
This program is designed to cover all things insurance that a manager or homeowner needs to know. Topics include: Requirements of governing documents and State statutes; types of policies an association needs; coverages, limitations, and exclusions; cyber liability; D&O.
The Peak 3 - Insurance course is approved by Community Association Managers International Certification Board (CAMICB) to fulfill continuing education requirements for the CMCA® certification. Three (3) credits are approved for this course. www.camicb.org
Thank you to our education sponsors:
Looking for some sponsorship / advertising guidance as we get ready for 2022? GREAT! We're here for you.
Please join us on November 15th at 9:00am for a virtual information session to help you make the most of your marketing $$$.
Sponsorships will be explained and questions will be answered. Please make sure you review the guide prior to attending the meeting (which will be sent out early in November). We will not go over the guide page to page - this is a Q&A session.
Only available to members of CAI Rocky Mountain Chapter.
2021 CAI Annual Awards & Celebration
Join us as we celebrate another year done well with your CAI-Rocky Mountain Chapter friends and colleagues !
This event is our opportunity to showcase outstanding communities and managers. Winners will be chosen and awarded for 2021 achievements.
The 2022 Board of Directors will also be installed. Come and support your Chapter leaders and say thank you to those whose terms have expired. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without our fearless leaders!
Comedian Information to come as we get closer to the event!
Thank you to our comedian sponsors:
AGS Construction, Inc
Altitude Community Law
RBC Wealth Management
December Topic: TBD
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