Community Associations Institute of Illinois

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22

Registration closes on July 9th!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn the latest legal updates, ask legal questions, and interact with attorneys and community association colleagues. Community Association Managers can even earn up to 12 continuing education credits!

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22

Registration closes on July 9th!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn the latest legal updates, ask legal questions, and interact with attorneys and community association colleagues. Community Association Managers can even earn up to 12 continuing education credits!

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

Fire Pits: How HOA & Condo Boards Can Safely Permit this Popular Trend - HOAresources

Happy 4th of July from CAI Illinois!

Everyone has missed getting together with friends, family, and community; and one of the best ways to come together is around the campfire!

How do boards safely allow residents to use fire pits, especially if it's currently prohibited because of small patios and homes being close together?

https://hoaresources.caionline.org/fire-pits-how-hoa-condo-boards-can-safely-permit-this-popular-trend/

Fire Pits: How HOA & Condo Boards Can Safely Permit this Popular Trend - HOAresources The leading resource for HOA managers: Practical advice and best practices for condominium and homeowners association leaders.

On the first Thursday of every month, CAI Illinois is taking time to give CAI Members and those who might be interested in joining CAI an opportunity to connect!

Our next Membership Networking blitzr is today, July 1st @ 3pm

Meet new industry contacts or re-connect with ones you already know. You'll be matched with a different manager, board member, or business partner every 5 minutes to introduce yourselves and network.

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/membership-networking-event-july-2021/

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22

Early bird registration ends today, so make sure you're not missing out!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn the latest legal updates, ask legal questions, and interact with attorneys and community association colleagues. Community Association Managers can even earn up to 12 continuing education credits!

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22

Early bird registration ends today, so make sure you're not missing out!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn the latest legal updates, ask legal questions, and interact with attorneys and community association colleagues. Community Association Managers can even earn up to 12 continuing education credits!

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) Review in Illinois

The CAI Illinois CMCA Review is a vital opportunity for those preparing to take the CMCA Exam. During this session, you'll review; Meetings, Governance & Legal Issues, Budgets, Reserves, Investments & Assessments, Financial Controls, Risk Management & Insurance, Property Maintenance, Contracting, and Human Resource Management.

This session also includes test strategies and example test questions. Watch the webinar at your convenience, and participate in a virtual Q&A session on July 28th.

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/cmca-review-july-2021/

Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) Review in Illinois Those enrolled in Certified Manager of Community Associations training should attend our CMCA review in July 2021 for guidance on your upcoming exam! In this session, we'll answer any questions you have about the CMCA exam in Illinois. Get more information on this training session!

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22

We're taking a look at each of the 4 days and what topics we'll be covering; so here's a preview of what will be presented on Day 4 - July 22.


Virtual Meeting within Community Associations
Presented by| Kerry Bartell and Pamela Park - Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
Topics will include the use of technology like Zoom, addressing virtual meetings in your governing documents, best practices to facilitate an efficient and effective virtual meeting, and more.


The Next Phase of COVID-19 Implications: Reopening, Effect of Vaccines, and Conducting Business
Presented by | Elizabeth Thompson and David Sugar - Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
This presentation will examine how "business as normal" will be forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to community associations. We will take a look at the implications for meetings, elections, common elements, and enforcing rules moving forward.

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22

We're taking a look at each of the 4 days and what topics we'll be covering; so here's a preview of what will be presented on Day 4 - July 22.


Virtual Meeting within Community Associations
Presented by| Kerry Bartell and Pamela Park - Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
Topics will include the use of technology like Zoom, addressing virtual meetings in your governing documents, best practices to facilitate an efficient and effective virtual meeting, and more.


The Next Phase of COVID-19 Implications: Reopening, Effect of Vaccines, and Conducting Business
Presented by | Elizabeth Thompson and David Sugar - Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP
This presentation will examine how "business as normal" will be forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to community associations. We will take a look at the implications for meetings, elections, common elements, and enforcing rules moving forward.

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22

We're taking a look at each of the 4 days and what topics we'll be covering; so here's a preview of what will be presented on Day 3 - July 20.


Electronic Notice and Voting - What took you so long?
Presented by | Patrick Costello & Douglas Sury - Keay & Costello, PC
Six years after the enactment. Lessons learned from the pandemic and how to incorporate these lessons long term. When Pat Costello drafted the Electronic Voting legislation in 2014 he thought it would take off immediately. It took a pandemic to finally get associations interested.


Reassessing the City of Chicago During a Pandemic
Presented by | Nicholas Jordan and Matthew Panush - Worsek & Vihon, LLP
As if trying to value and assess each and every condo, townhome and homeowner's association throughout the City of Chicago isn't challenging enough, how will the Cook County Assessor account for a devastating health crisis that both strengthened market values in certain areas while devastating values in others? As the county taxing agencies struggle to come to sensible values for 2020, what will be the lingering effects on the market going forward?

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22

We're taking a look at each of the 4 days and what topics we'll be covering; so here's a preview of what will be presented on Day 3 - July 20.


Electronic Notice and Voting - What took you so long?
Presented by | Patrick Costello & Douglas Sury - Keay & Costello, PC
Six years after the enactment. Lessons learned from the pandemic and how to incorporate these lessons long term. When Pat Costello drafted the Electronic Voting legislation in 2014 he thought it would take off immediately. It took a pandemic to finally get associations interested.


Reassessing the City of Chicago During a Pandemic
Presented by | Nicholas Jordan and Matthew Panush - Worsek & Vihon, LLP
As if trying to value and assess each and every condo, townhome and homeowner's association throughout the City of Chicago isn't challenging enough, how will the Cook County Assessor account for a devastating health crisis that both strengthened market values in certain areas while devastating values in others? As the county taxing agencies struggle to come to sensible values for 2020, what will be the lingering effects on the market going forward?

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

On the first Thursday of every month, CAI Illinois is taking time to give CAI Members and those who might be interested in joining CAI an opportunity to connect!

Our next Membership Networking blitzr will be this Thursday, July 1st @ 3pm

Meet new industry contacts or re-connect with ones you already know. You'll be matched with a different manager, board member, or business partner every 5 minutes to introduce yourselves and network.

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/membership-networking-event-july-2021/

On the first Thursday of every month, CAI Illinois is taking time to give CAI Members and those who might be interested in joining CAI an opportunity to connect!

Our next Membership Networking blitzr will be this Thursday, July 1st @ 3pm

Meet new industry contacts or re-connect with ones you already know. You'll be matched with a different manager, board member, or business partner every 5 minutes to introduce yourselves and network.

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/membership-networking-event-july-2021/

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22

We're taking a look at each of the 4 days and what topics we'll be covering; so here's a preview of what will be presented on Day 2 - July 15.


Rules for Rules: Creating and Enforcing Effective Rules for your Association
Presented by | Nicholas Bartzen and Kristofer Kasten - Altus Legal
This presentation will provide attendees with practical knowledge for not only drafting "good" rules that can be easily and uniformly applied but also enforcing those rules properly. We will identify the common pitfalls and how to avoid them to allow for smooth board and association operations.


How Not to be "That Guy"
Presented by | Gabriella Comstock and Dawn Moody - Keough & Moody, P.C.
Identifying and Addressing that Board Member, Manager, or Owner Who Makes Community Association Living More Difficult.
Often, there are individuals within those associations, be it a Board member, owner, or even the community association manager, who make community living even more difficult than it needs to be. In this seminar, learn how to identify "that guy" and how "that guy" is adversely impacting your community.

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22

We're taking a look at each of the 4 days and what topics we'll be covering; so here's a preview of what will be presented on Day 2 - July 15.


Rules for Rules: Creating and Enforcing Effective Rules for your Association
Presented by | Nicholas Bartzen and Kristofer Kasten - Altus Legal
This presentation will provide attendees with practical knowledge for not only drafting "good" rules that can be easily and uniformly applied but also enforcing those rules properly. We will identify the common pitfalls and how to avoid them to allow for smooth board and association operations.


How Not to be "That Guy"
Presented by | Gabriella Comstock and Dawn Moody - Keough & Moody, P.C.
Identifying and Addressing that Board Member, Manager, or Owner Who Makes Community Association Living More Difficult.
Often, there are individuals within those associations, be it a Board member, owner, or even the community association manager, who make community living even more difficult than it needs to be. In this seminar, learn how to identify "that guy" and how "that guy" is adversely impacting your community.

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

Outstanding Homeowner Leader Award 2021 Nominations | CAI-IL

Do you work with a CAI homeowner member who demonstrates outstanding contributions to CAI, their association, and to the surrounding community? Please consider nominating them for the Outstanding Homeowner Leader Award.

Let's recognize our homeowner leaders in 2021!

https://www.cai-illinois.org/outstanding-homeowner-leader-award-2021/

Outstanding Homeowner Leader Award 2021 Nominations | CAI-IL Do you want to nominate a CAI-IL member for the 2021 Outstanding Homeowner Leader Award? Tell us which CAI homeowner member you think should be this year's winner! Find step-by-step instructions for how and when to submit your nomination.

On the first Thursday of every month, CAI Illinois is taking time to give CAI Members and those who might be interested in joining CAI an opportunity to connect!

Our next Membership Networking blitzr will be July 1st @ 3pm

Meet new industry contacts or re-connect with ones you already know. You'll be matched with a different manager, board member, or business partner every 5 minutes to introduce yourselves and network.

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/membership-networking-event-july-2021/

On the first Thursday of every month, CAI Illinois is taking time to give CAI Members and those who might be interested in joining CAI an opportunity to connect!

Our next Membership Networking blitzr will be July 1st @ 3pm

Meet new industry contacts or re-connect with ones you already know. You'll be matched with a different manager, board member, or business partner every 5 minutes to introduce yourselves and network.

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/membership-networking-event-july-2021/

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22
We're taking a look at each of the 4 days and what topics we'll be covering; so here's a preview of what will be presented on Day 1 - July 13.

True Life Jeopardy: Navigating the Thorniest Condo and HOA insurance Legal Issues
Presented by | David Bloomberg and James Stevens - Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
This presentation will examine the often time-consuming and mind-bending issues relating to insurance claims based on property damage, D&O claims, and other coverages. The Condo Act provides guidance but the real world application of resolving insurance issues can place even the most experienced Board members and managers in knots trying to determine how the claims process and risk allocation should work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Homeowner Associations
Presented by | Marshall Dickler and James Slowikowski - Dickler, Kahn, Slowikowski & Zavell, Ltd.
Diversity can be a difficult and sensitive issue to discuss. For community associations specifically, they may look introspectively and ask: How do board members and residents adopt and practice behaviors that address inequity and support inclusion?

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

CAI Illinois Virtual Legal Forum is coming up soon! | July 13, 15, 20, 22
We're taking a look at each of the 4 days and what topics we'll be covering; so here's a preview of what will be presented on Day 1 - July 13.

True Life Jeopardy: Navigating the Thorniest Condo and HOA insurance Legal Issues
Presented by | David Bloomberg and James Stevens - Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
This presentation will examine the often time-consuming and mind-bending issues relating to insurance claims based on property damage, D&O claims, and other coverages. The Condo Act provides guidance but the real world application of resolving insurance issues can place even the most experienced Board members and managers in knots trying to determine how the claims process and risk allocation should work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Homeowner Associations
Presented by | Marshall Dickler and James Slowikowski - Dickler, Kahn, Slowikowski & Zavell, Ltd.
Diversity can be a difficult and sensitive issue to discuss. For community associations specifically, they may look introspectively and ask: How do board members and residents adopt and practice behaviors that address inequity and support inclusion?

https://www.cai-illinois.org/events/virtual-legal-forum-2021/

Check out the photos from the 2021 CAI-IL Golf Outing!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/jzZonkWYWWHwJU426

Also, we're happy to announce the winners from our Team Scramble and Contest Holes!

***Scramble Results ***
Group Adam Tecza, Stephen Orr, Tim Hicks, Mike Murphy (Score 56)


***On-Course Contests***

--Course 1--
Happy Gilmore - James T Khan
Straightest Drive - Anthony O'Boyle
Highest Team Score - Group (1B) Chris Rueb, Jason Tempas, Richard Grabowski, John Noldan
Closest to The Pin (Women) - Caree Shtulman
Closest to The Pin (Men) - Mike Cukierski
Longest Drive (Women) - Courtney Knox
Longest Drive (Men) - Matt Wojnar
Longest Putt (Women) - Kimberly Sutherland
Longest Putt (Men) - Nick Pizzo

--Course 3 --
Happy Gilmore - Mike Layer
Straightest Drive - Paul Hanson
Highest Team Score - Group (6B) Keith Collins, Daniel Corwin, Myles Philipp, Mike Layer
Closest to The Pin (Women) - Cathy Ryan
Closest to The Pin (Men) - Jay Rock
Longest Drive (Women) - Kim De Astis
Longest Drive (Men) - Paul Hanson
Longest Putt (Women) - Nicole Surratt
Longest Putt (Men) - Chuck Bassi

Check out the photos from the 2021 CAI-IL Golf Outing!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/jzZonkWYWWHwJU426

Also, we're happy to announce the winners from our Team Scramble and Contest Holes!

***Scramble Results ***
Group Adam Tecza, Stephen Orr, Tim Hicks, Mike Murphy (Score 56)


***On-Course Contests***

--Course 1--
Happy Gilmore - James T Khan
Straightest Drive - Anthony O'Boyle
Highest Team Score - Group (1B) Chris Rueb, Jason Tempas, Richard Grabowski, John Noldan
Closest to The Pin (Women) - Caree Shtulman
Closest to The Pin (Men) - Mike Cukierski
Longest Drive (Women) - Courtney Knox
Longest Drive (Men) - Matt Wojnar
Longest Putt (Women) - Kimberly Sutherland
Longest Putt (Men) - Nick Pizzo

--Course 3 --
Happy Gilmore - Mike Layer
Straightest Drive - Paul Hanson
Highest Team Score - Group (6B) Keith Collins, Daniel Corwin, Myles Philipp, Mike Layer
Closest to The Pin (Women) - Cathy Ryan
Closest to The Pin (Men) - Jay Rock
Longest Drive (Women) - Kim De Astis
Longest Drive (Men) - Paul Hanson
Longest Putt (Women) - Nicole Surratt
Longest Putt (Men) - Chuck Bassi