Community Associations Institute CAI - Austin Chapter

We will never forget. Remembering 9/11.

🎉Today is International Community Association Managers Day! Celebrate your superstar managers! Give your manager a social shout out and share why they're a superstar.🤩

During the Community Associations Institute Annual Conference, Board Members from the four CAI Chapters in Texas met to exchange ideas and continue our commitment to enhancing the value of membership. Finding time
to meet as a state to create consistency and cohesion is just one way CAI leaders in Texas are working to advance community associations.

Thank you to all who volunteer their time to serve on the Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio Chapter Board of Directors. We hope everyone enjoyed their gift!

A memorable evening at Barry's Downtown Prime as CAI Board members and staff share an incredible dinner during the Community Associations Institute Annual Conference. Go Texas!

🥧 Happy Pi Day, everyone! 🎉 Today, let's celebrate the irrational number that keeps our mathematical minds buzzing and our dessert tables full! Whether you're a math enthusiast or just here for the pie, let's dig in and enjoy the infinite deliciousness of Pi! 🥧✨

🌸 Happy International Women's Day to our fantastic women HOA community managers! 🎉 Your commitment, leadership, and tireless efforts make our neighborhoods not just places to live, but vibrant communities we're proud to call home. Here's to all the incredible women shaping the future of our HOA communities! 💪🏽💐

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors and dedicated committee members: Amanda Escobar, Goodwin & Co.; Andrew Stoutenburg, Reserve Advisors; Bonnie Ball, Shepperd Construction; Crys Sanders, CertaPro Painters; David Allen, CCMC; Jenny Key, CCMC; Mercedes Martinez, Kerrane Storz; and Suzanne Hubbard, McKenzie Mena for making our Sequins and Spurs Casino Night a sparkling success! To our sponsors: your generosity and contributions helped us make this event a reality and an unforgettable evening for all.

As we reflect on the success of our Sequins and Spurs Casino Night, we extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Your support has not only enriched our event but has also strengthened our community bonds.

Hear from industry experts, participate in live panel discussions, and earn the continuing education credits you need to take your career to the next level at the 2024 CAI Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW. Save your seat here: bit.ly/3UdSTXs

HOAs must take seriously new mandatory filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. We share what HOAs need to know right now: https://bit.ly/3wgWfyS

Last week's Managers Workshop exceeded all expectations! 🌟 An incredible gathering of innovative minds, inspiring discussions, and invaluable connections. Tell us what you thought about this year's event. Relive the experience in photos: http://tinyurl.com/2puf3wcr

We share everything community associations need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act. Find out who should register, exemptions, deadlines, and information that must be provided. Save your seat today: bit.ly/3U6FQa7

It's not too late to become a 2024 Diamond Partner! Get more info here: https://mms.caiaustin.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=CAIA&evid=38170071

🌟 Honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 🌟 Today, let's reflect on his message of equality, justice, and love. May we continue to strive for a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Check out the Q4 edition of Community Association LIVING digital magazine: https://issuu.com/caiaustin/docs/4th_quarter_2023?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

Happy Halloween from CAI Austin!

Lots of laughs, scary stories & chickens at our October luncheon 🎃

Want to earn continuing education credit for your CMCA? CAMICB will grant you four hours of credit for taking less than 30
minutes to complete the CMCA job analysis survey! Learn more here: https://www.camicb.org/for-cmcas/job-analysis

Job Analysis CAMICB is conducting a job analysis study to answer two critical questions about the role of the community association manager: 

Get to know your CAI Leadership!

Meet Robert Young, Business Development Manager with United Protective Services. Robert has been a member of CAI since 2021 and currently serves on the Board of Directors. When asked why he loves CAI, his response was "The people and the environment. It can be intimidating walking into rooms with lots of people I don't know, but I felt welcome at CAI right away."

• Which living person do you most admire? My fiancé Lauryn.

• What do you consider to be your greatest achievement? I recently closed on my first home with my fiancé Lauryn, it was a pretty big milestone for us.

• What do you value in your friends? Loyalty, respect, and trust. If they have Wake surfing boats it’s a bonus, I’m not there yet. 😉

Get to know your CAI Leadership!!!

Meet Crys Sanders of CertaPro Painters, Business Partner, and Board Member Extraordinaire. Crys has been a member of CAI for over 10 years both as a CAM and Business Partner. When asked why she loves CAI, she said "I love the camaraderie and support it provides both Managers and Business Partners. No matter what stress the industry brings in any role, we can support each other in being successful.

* Greatest Achievement? My daughter. She is a constant reminder of the greatness I am capable of. Also, understanding the importance of mental health and implementing healthy boundaries. It’s a vital part of life and often overlooked.

* Most overused phrase you use? You get what you pay for.

* What do you value in your friends? A friendship that meets you wherever you may be in life and encourages you to remember who you are and how far you’ve come. Empowerment is key, I am so lucky to have an awesome foundation of friends to lift me up through every phase and stage of life.

CAI Austin is proud to celebrate International Community Association Managers Day today, June 13. This day is dedicated to more than 55,000 community association managers in the U.S. and thousands more worldwide. We believe that community association managers are the professional backbone of the condominium communities and homeowners associations that they serve, providing the skills and expertise that are essential to successful operations and governance.
https://www.caionline.org/CommunityManagers/Pages/International-Community-Association-Managers-Day.aspx

Get to know your CAI Leadership!!!

Meet Clint Brown, RMWBH Law Shareholder and Head of the POA Practice Group. Clint is CAI Austin's Immediate Past President and serves on a number of committees. He has been a member for 9 years and when asked why he loves CAI Austin, his response was "The People".

• What do you consider the most overrated virtue? A Leader

• Which words or phrases do you most overuse? It depends; there is an argument that…; Happy to give free advice but you get what you pay for.

• What do you value in your friends? Sense of Humor and the ability to forgive.

Get to know your CAI Leadership!!!!

Meet Tracie Heider Manriquez, your President-Elect, and Chair of the Education Committee. Tracie has been a CAI member since 2009 and when asked why she loves CAI Austin, her response was "I love being able to collaborate with people in the same industry and learn from so many experts in their fields"

- VP of Community Management, PMP

• Which words or phrases do you most overuse? “dot dot dot”…I love to voice text and my family makes fun of me when they hear me use the …!

• What do you consider to be your greatest achievement? Hands down, my kids – watching them grow into mature, loving adults whom I admire

• What do you value in your friends? Trust and Honesty – I need friends who tell me the truth and hold me accountable…and being able to joke is a plus!

WE WANT YOU! TLAC is looking to include as many community managers and management companies as possible in our organization. If you are a community manager or HOA management company, please consider becoming a grassroots advocate. You can sign up here - www.caionline.org/Advocacy/TakeAction/Pages/VoterVoice.aspx

Congratulations to SaraMarie Blunt, CPM, CMCA Blunt with RealManage for being recognized as Portfolio Manager of the Year 2021, by CAI Austin.

Congratulations Roman Beauchamp with Yellowstone Landscape for winning the 2021 CAI Service Professional of the Year Award.

Congratulations Patti Thoms with Associa for winning the 2021 CAI Onsite Manager of the Year Award. Managing the Mueller Development takes an amazing team.

Congratulations Sarah Dunlap with Grand Manors for winning the 2021 CAI Assistant Manager of the year award. Thank you to the entire Steiner Ranch team for contributing to Sarah's success.

Congratulations Paloma Lake Master Community for winning this year's CAI Curb Appeal Award. Thank you, Nicole Nelson-Hardeman for your contribution to this accomplishment. We are going to miss you!

Congratulations Wildleaf Residential Community for winning this year's CAI Curb Appeal Award. Thank you, Keri Rhodes, with DR Horton & Heather Hood with PAMco, for your contribution to this accomplishment.