CAI South Gulf Coast Chapter

🎤 Learn from an industry leader.

We're excited to welcome Leslie Alvarez, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM, President & Founder of Community Association Consulting Experts (Community ACE), as the featured presenter for our August CE Breakfast.

Leslie will share practical strategies to help community association professionals:
✔️ Run more productive board meetings
✔️ Manage challenging conversations
✔️ Better understand employee management and workplace culture

Don't miss this opportunity to earn 2 CE credits while learning from one of our industry's respected educators.

📅 Friday, August 21 | 8:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Lake Timber Lodge – Babcock Ranch
Register: https://bit.ly/4vZHivl

📚🤝 Learn, connect, and unwind with your peers.

Join us on Thursday, August 6 for an evening that combines valuable continuing education with great networking opportunities.

Start with our educational program:
Sudden Cardiac Arrest – Prevention, Recognition & Intervention
✅ 1 HR HR/ELE CE Credit (DBPR #9633123)

Then stick around for an Evening Social featuring networking and giveaways exclusively for Community Association Board Members and CAMs.

It's the perfect opportunity to grow your knowledge, expand your network, and enjoy time with fellow industry professionals.

🎟️ Save your seat: https://bit.ly/4f81tjv

Please join us in congratulating Marc Cove, Chief Development Officer at First Resource Bank – OnPoint Association Banking, as one of our newest CAI-SGCC Board of Directors!

“I’m looking forward to working hard to further help strengthen the chapter’s visibility, deepen member engagement, and elevate the overall experience CAI delivers to managers, board members, and business partners,” explains Marc.

“With my background in development, branding, and high impact communication, I hope to support initiatives that make our programming feel fresh, relevant, and valuable.”

Learn more about the CAI SGCC Chapter here: https://bit.ly/AboutSGCC

🏁 We’ll see you this week!

There’s still time to join us for FastTrax Forward: An Introduction to CAI in Fort Myers.
Join us on Thursday from 4–6 p.m. at FastTrax Entertainment for an evening of networking, connection, and discovering what CAI is all about.

Whether you're already involved or just curious to learn more, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others in the industry and see the value of membership in action.

🎟 Includes hors d’oeuvres, pizza & one drink ticket
🏎 Optional entertainment activities available onsite

Don’t miss it — the future is moving fast… come move forward with us!
https://bit.ly/4oXY0sk

As we move into the third quarter of the year, I continue to be inspired by the energy engagement, and commitment of our CAI South Gulf Coast Chapter members. The momentum we have built together this year has been incredible, and I am excited about all that is still ahead for our chapter and out industry.

Deanna M. Torres, CAM shares more in her CAI SGCC President’s Message here:
https://bit.ly/4yaDXed

📅 Mark your calendar!

Join us on Friday, August 21 from 8:00–10:00 a.m. at Lake Timber Lodge – Babcock Ranch for a morning of networking, breakfast, and practical education designed for community association professionals.

This program features 2 hours of CE credit and actionable insights to help you lead more effective board meetings and better understand employee management.

☕ Breakfast, education, and valuable connections—all before your workday begins.
🎓 2 CE Credits | HR or ELE
📍 Lake Timber Lodge – Babcock Ranch

Register today: https://bit.ly/4vZHivl

❤️ Would you know what to do in a cardiac emergency?

Emergencies can happen anywhere—including in the communities we serve. Having the knowledge to recognize the signs of choking or sudden cardiac arrest and respond quickly can make a critical difference.

Join us on August 6 for Sudden Cardiac Arrest – Prevention, Recognition & Intervention and earn 1 HR HR/ELE CE Credit (DBPR #9633123) while gaining practical skills you can carry with you every day.

📍 Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers – Gulf Coast
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
Register today: https://bit.ly/4f81tjv

🏁 Ready, Set, Network!

The countdown is on for FastTrax Forward: An Introduction to CAI on July 30 from 4–6 p.m.
Skip the usual meeting and join us for an evening of food, drinks, networking, and racing at FastTrax Entertainment.

Track time is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so plan to arrive early and make the most of the experience.

Managers and board members attend complimentary.
https://bit.ly/4oXY0sk

Don't miss your chance to connect, compete, and learn more about the CAI South Gulf Coast Chapter. 🏎🤝🍻

Connections that matter.

Drew Torgerson highlights one of CAI-SGCC’s greatest strengths—bringing together managers, board members, and business partners to build meaningful, lasting relationships.

https://bit.ly/AboutSGCC