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Safety Tip For HOA Holiday Lights

By Laura Otto

Upcoming Events 32 Member News 36 PMDP National Course Schedule

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Regulating Face Coverings in HOA Common Areas

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The Overlooked Facet of Community Pond Management: Structure

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Community Associations Institute is a national, non-profit, membership organization dedicated to the successful creation and operation of community associations. The Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter was established in 1980 to provide support for the North Texas area. Community Contact is published by the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of Community Associations Institute and is issued with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering financial, legal, accounting or other professional services, or be construed as a recommendation for any course of action regarding financial, legal, accounting or other professional services by Community Contact or its authors or advertisers. The services of a competent professional should be sought where professional services are required. The articles appearing in Community Contact do not necessarily reflect the opinion of CAI or the DFW Chapter, and acceptance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services.

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2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2020 DFW CAI Chapter President Kevin Cavanaugh

President

Kevin Cavanaugh Cavanaugh & Company, PLLC e-mail: kcavanaugh@cavanaughcpas.com

President-Elect

Clayton Hearn Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC e-mail: chearn@rmwbhlaw.com

Vice President

Chris Broach, CMCA, AMS, PCAM SBB Management Company e-mail: c.broach@sbbmanagement.com

Secretary

Anne Bernhardt Park Towers Condominium Association e-mail: anneb972@gmail.com

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Diana R. Larson, AMS, PCAM Assured Association Management, Inc. e-mail: dlarson@assuredmanagement.com

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Bruce Crawford, AMS, PCAM Insight Association Management Company e-mail: bcrawford@insightam.com

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Olivia Hurtado, CMCA CIT e-mail: olivia.hurtado@cit.com

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MANAGEMENT James Nicholson, Chapter Executive Director DFW Community Associations Institute 14070 Proton Road, Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75244-3601 (972) 246-3540 www.dfwcai.org office@dfwcai.org

Well, what a year it has been. I hope everyone and their families are doing well. It was nice to see many of you at the golf outing, our first in-person event since the shutdown. The event went well with the appropriate social distancing in place. It was a great day.

Our committees and staff, leaded by James, have continued to provide programs and information as best as possible during these times, including this edition of our magazine. Hopefully, many of you were able to take advantage of the Legal Update this month. We also have two more in-person events coming soon: Loot for Boots and our first ever Sporting Clay Tournament, which will be held with all the appropriate guidelines in place.

As my time on the Board comes to an end, I want to thank my fellow Board members, Committee members and staff for all their work on behalf of the Chapter. This organization provides a lot of advantages and resources. Whether you use your membership for networking, best practices, education, or all of them, none of it would be possible without those who volunteer their time, talents, and resources to make it happen. I also want to thank our sponsors, who not only provide financial support but are also the source of many of our volunteers.

I encourage those of you how have not been as activity in the Chapter to get involved. There are several ways to be involved such as joining a committee, speaking, writing articles, or volunteering to help at an event. As with most organizations, the more you put in the more you get out.

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Safety Tips for HOA Holiday Lights

By Laura Otto Residents in homeowners associations are getting an early start on holiday décor this year. Lights are being strung on homes even earlier as they seek to find some extra joy during the COVID-19 pandemic. As is typical during the holiday season, homeowners should be review any seasonal décor guidelines in their community, and follow some simple steps to decorate safely.

According to Scott Young of Certified Lights, with offices in Houston and Dallas, community managers and boards are receiving more requests this year for holiday classics like wreaths, garlands, and warm white lights. “The biggest trend is the move to LED lights. While they are more expensive than incandescent lights, they use less electricity and are more reliable.”

For residents who want to decorate their homes for the holidays themselves, Young recommends not using tall ladders. “This is the number one holiday accident we see,” he says. “It is tempting to decorate rooflines, but many homes now have extremely steep peaks and roofs.”

Another issue to be aware of is electrical outages. “Reading the instructions on the packages is very important,” says Young. “Each brand of lights has a different number of lights that can be connected together. Never add more than stated or you can blow the fuse or cause the circuit breaker to trip.” If the lights do go out, one of the causes is often the ground fault circuit interrupter tripping. “It is very sensitive, and any connection left on the ground can trip it even with moisture in the air,” he adds.

A pro tip when decorating trees and bushes is to install enough lights to make it look professional. “Bushes across the front of a home often take 1,500 to 2,000 mini lights to get a professional, polished look,” says Young. It also is important to take breaks during installation to make sure that the lights are evenly distributed, he adds.

According to managers and board members, the biggest restrictions that homeowners associations have regarding holiday decorations is the timing. “There are often restrictions on when you can start installing them and rules around when they need to be removed,” explains Young.

Some associations also may have guidelines on the types of decorations, such as inflatables or their sizes. It’s extremely important that homeowners check with their community association management and board to confirm that the décor is allowed by community’s governing documents.

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Regulating Face Coverings in HOA Common Areas

By Kiara Candelaria

Donna DiMaggio Berger, an attorney with Becker in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and a fellow in CAI’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL), says boards in her state have the legal power to invoke emergency measures during major events such as a pandemic, and mask requirements are applicable.

Wearing face coverings has become the new norm during the COVID-19 pandemic as a measure to help slow the spread of the disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the use face masks in settings where social distancing is difficult to maintain, and recently issued a scientific brief on their effectiveness in preventing transmission of COVID-19 between wearers.

Some homeowners association and condominium boards have opted to require masks in common areas, such as hallways, elevators, laundry rooms, and lobbies, where social distancing is not possible. For example, a condominium community in Chicago recently proposed a mandatory mask rule in its common areas and would impose a fine of up to $500 for those who refuse to follow, with higher fines for subsequent violations.

However, disagreements and misconceptions around wearing facial coverings have become a source of debate during the pandemic. Some, for instance, see wearing or refusing to wear a mask as a political issue.

Similarly, Josh Milgrom, an attorney with Lash Condo Law in Toronto, has encouraged condominium boards to implement mandatory mask rules in their common areas following a city-wide mandate to wear coverings in public indoor spaces, writes CBC News.

Many states and the District of Columbia, as well as several localities, have issued mandatory mask wearing requirements—D.C. and Minnesota’s mandates include common areas in community associations and multiunit residential buildings—but not others, causing conflicting directives from different levels of government to cloud the issue.

There also are people who are simply wired to reject what they see as impositions, says psychology professor Brad Sagarin of Northern Illinois University, who studies social influence and persuasion.

“There’s a pretty widespread phenomenon called psychological reactance.

When we perceive our freedoms and choices are being taken away, we grasp onto them more,” he explains. “The natural reaction most of us have is, ‘Wait a minute, you can’t tell me what to do.’ ”

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“The risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19 in those areas are substantially similar, if not the same, to those areas we have in condos,” says Milgrom, adding that boards are responsible for over the common elements and making sure they are reasonably safe for residents and staff.

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The Overlooked Facet of Community Pond Management: Structure

by Shannon Junior, Aquatic Ecologist & Senior Business Development Consultant Lakes and ponds can be amazing focal points of our communities.

People are innately drawn to water, and local waterbodies create natural spaces to enjoy a morning run, an afternoon walk with the dog, or a neighborhood social event. Many communities that I work with have implemented beautification and habitat enhancement projects for their ponds, and some have even hosted kids fishing derbies or remote control boat races. But while maintaining healthy and attractive waterbodies is a priority for most HOAs, the basic structural and functional maintenance activities are frequently overlooked. It’s relatively easy for the average community manager or resident to identify when their stormwater pond is experiencing problems when it’s covered in weeds and algae or when the fish stop biting, but many of the tell-tale signs of structural trouble are more subtle and difficult to identify.

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often they are man-made, constructed for drinking water supply, irrigation, livestock watering, recreational use, or stormwater management—as is the case for most HOA waterbodies.

There are many important components in a stormwater management facility that help regulate water levels, filter debris, and prevent flooding.

All of these structural components require frequent inspections and maintenance to ensure the continued integrity and functionality of the waterbody. Without proactive monitoring, it is easy to accidentally overlook serious structural damage and volume loss until the problems require costly repairs and invasive solutions like dredging.

In some localities, the inspection and maintenance of stormwater management facilities (also referred to as ‘BMPs’ or ‘best management practices’) is handled by the City or County; although, more commonly, it is the responsibility of the pond owners. Unfortunately, it can also be confusing to understand your HOA’s obligations for each of the facilities in the community, especially when the responsibilities can vary between localities, communities, and the facilities themselves. The key documentation that outlines the responsibilities of the HOA for stormwater facilities in the community is the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement with the locality. This document should exist for every facility that is part of an approved site development plan, and should be on file with the locality if you aren’t able to locate it.

Your lake and pond management provider is typically a knowledgeable resource when it comes to understanding the frequency and formality of professional inspections. Typically, the age, condition, and complexity of the facility are taken into account, as well as the regulatory requirements of the locality. On a regular basis, your lake management professional will provide visual inspections of the entire facility. If concrete inlet pipes are present, they should also be checked for spalling, cracking, and misalignments. The outlet structures should be checked to ensure that water is properly flowing and that there are no blockages or damage to the trash rack, if one is present. It is also important to monitor the water level in the pond – an abnormally high or low water level for an extended period of time could be a sign of a serious structural issue. The pond banks, including the dam embankment, should be inspected for erosion and animal burrows. They should be well vegetated with no bare spots.

Each facility is unique and is most effectively managed using a customized approach. A stormwater maintenance professional can help you develop a specific plan that prioritizes the goals of your community, so you can cut down on maintenance and expenses over time.

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Finally, there should be no woody growth on the dam embankment or within 10 feet of any pond structure since tree roots can compromise the structural integrity of the embankment and can cause cracking, displacement or blockage of pipes. If potential areas of concern are identified, it is always cheaper to remediate them early rather than to perform costly repairs after the problems become more severe. For wet ponds, bathymetric studies should be performed periodically to document the current storage volume of the facilities and the extent of sedimentation.

Likewise, more comprehensive monitoring with annual lake and pond assessments can pinpoint areas of potential concern and facilitate the development of custom solutions. Common solutions include aquatic weed and algae management, aeration, nanobubble technology, biological augmentation, nutrient remediation, mechanical hydroraking and strategic erosion control. These strategies can be implemented as needed depending on the unique property characteristics, goals and budget of the community.

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Upcoming Chapter Events 2020 December Members Webinar & Annual Meeting Featuring Dawn Bauman, CAE December 09, 2020 | 11:30 AM POSTPONED - 2020 DFW-CAI Expo & Tradeshow Travel back in time as we re-live some of the best moments from the 20’s!

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How to get your grill ready for grilling season.

Know what kind of fuel

Having appropriate signage to tell people how to operate the grill is important. If you grill has a timer that controls the gas flow, people need to understand how it works. If your grill uses the replaceable propane bottles having full bottles or a service to check the propane levels are important. If someone uses the wrong kind of fuel, say charcoal in a gas grill, not only could it damage the grill, but it is also a safety hazard.

Keep it clean

Nobody wants to cook on a dirty grill. No only is it unsanitary, but a dirty grill causes food to stick to it. Provide a good grill brush to be used each time someone grills. A very through deep clean should be done about twice a year. If the grill and pool area are going to closed for the winter, then the last cleaning should be done after the season ends.

A charcoal grill should have a noncombustible receptacle for the ashes to go. Keeping your grill area clean will also help keep rodents and other animals away

Inspect it

It is important to have the grill inspected at the beginning of the grilling season. A professional inspection will look at the major systems of the grill; the fuel system, the wiring and structural integrity of the grill.

On gas grills whether it is natural gas or liquid propane, the fuel system should be checked for leaks. The burners should be checked for blockages and cracks or rusted parts. The valves should turn freely and the igniter should easily light the grill. If the ignition system is battery operated, the battery should be replaced.

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DFW CAI - Watch the www.dfwcai.org website for event updates, as things are changing/getting cancelled so quickly that anything we publish will likely change. The Board is considering resuming a hybrid luncheon plan for 2021.

The 2020 Clay Shooting Sporting Event went off successfully this year and the DFW Chapter is looking forward to doing it again next year!

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LOCATION MAY 2020 Santa Ana, CA Dallas, TX Atlanta, GA Charleston, SC Arlington Heights, IL Seattle/Bellevue, WA Fort Myers, FL Falls Church, VA San Diego, CA Schaumburg, IL Charlotte, NC Denver/Littleton, CO Pikesville, MD San Antonio, TX Houston, TX

8-8 8-9 8-9 8-9 9-9 8-9 8-10 9 9 25-26 25-26 25-26 25-26 25-27 26 26

JUNE 2020 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Ft. Lauderdale, FL Ft. Lauderdale, FL Ft. Lauderdale, FL Ft. Lauderdale, FL Ft. Lauderdale, FL Ft. Lauderdale, FL Ft. Lauderdale, FL Ft. Lauderdale, FL Honolulu, HI Asbury Park, NJ Bellevue, WA Pikesville, MD Sarasota, FL Santa Ana, CA Natick, MA

M-202 M-204 M-205 M-206 M-390 CASE M-100 M-203 M-201 M-310 M-204 M-204 M-206 M-100 M-201 M-201

9-10 9-10 9-10 9-10 9-11 9-11 9-11 10-10 23-24 23-24 23-24 23-25 23-25 24 24

JULY 2020 Natick, MA Bellevue, WA Las Vegas, NV Sarasota, FL Red Bank, NJ Danbury, CT Santa Ana, CA Atlanta, GA Lisle, IL Falls Church, VA Honolulu, HI Austin, TX Palm Desert, CA St. Petersburg, FL Houston, TX

M-204 M-206 M-205 M-204 M-100 M-100 M-100 M-202 M-206 M-204 CASE M-100 M-100 M-203 M-201

23-25 24 22-24

LOCATION JANUARY 2020 Seattle/Bellevue, WA Tucson, AZ Falls Church, VA

6-7 6-7 6-7 6-8 6-8 6-8 7 20-21 20-21 20-22 20-21 21 21 21

FEBRUARY 2020 Colorado Springs, CO Phoenix, AZ Dallas, TX Houston, TX St. Louis, MO Atlanta, GA Los Angeles, CA Seattle/Bellevue, WA Falls Church, VA Santa Ana, CA Charleston, SC Denver/Thornton, CO Colorado Springs, CO Las Vegas, NV

M-330 M-204 M-205 M-100 M-100 M-100 M-201 M-350 M-380 M-100 CASE M-202 M-203 M-201

11-12 13 12-13 12-13 12-14 12-14 13 13 19-20 19-21 20 20 20 20

MARCH 2020 Falls Church, VA Falls Church, VA Sandestin, FL Bloomington, MN Dallas, TX West Chester, PA Schaumburg, IL Pleasanton, CA Bend, OR Natick, MA Draper, UT Milwaukee, WI Charleston, SC Hartford/Rocky Hill, CT

M-205 M-202 M-206 M-204 M-100 M-100 M-201 M-203 M-204 M-100 M-202 M-201 M-203 M-202

2-3 2-3 2-3 2-4 3 3 3 23-24 23-24 23-24 23-25 23-25 24 24

APRIL 2020 Houston, TX Arlington Heights, IL Northern, VA Colorado Springs, CO Santa Ana, CA Portland, ME Kansas City, MO Los Angeles, CA Phoenix, AZ Hartford/Rocky Hill, CT Denver, CO Pikesville, MD Orlando, FL Cincinnati, OH

M-370 M-205 CASE M-100 M-202 M-203 M-203 M-204 M-340 M-205 M-100 M-100 M-202 M-202

M-205 M-206 M-206 M-100 M-100 M-202 M-203 M-100 M-204 M-310 M-204 CASE M-205 M-100 M-203

AUGUST 2020 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-8 6-8 6-8 13-14 13-14 13-14

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CLASS

Pleasanton, CA Fort Myers, FL St. Louis, MO Houston, TX Tucson, AZ Sacramento, CA Santa Ana, CA St. Petersburg, FL Chicago, IL

M-205 M-360 M-205 M-100 M-100 M-100 M-206 M-320 CASE

DATE

LOCATION AUGUST 2020 – Cont.

14 13-15 13-15 20-21 20-22 20-22 20-21 20-20 21-21

Pikesville, MD Virginia Beach, VA Dallas, TX St. Petersburg, FL Breckenridge, CO Wilmington, NC Austin, TX Falls Church, VA Falls Church, VA

CLASS M-203 M-100 M-100 M-205 M-100 M-100 M-204 M-201 M-203

SEPTEMBER 2020 10-11 10-11 10-12 10-12 10-12 11 11 11 11

Colorado Springs, CO Falls Church, VA Oxnard, CA Draper, UT Schenectady, NY San Antonio, TX Hoover, AL Charleston, SC Santa Ana, CA

1-2 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-3 2 2 2 15-16 15-16 15-16 15-17 15-17 16 16 22-23 22-24 22-24 23 23 23 23 21-22 23-23

Pikesville, MD Virginia Beach, VA Dallas, TX Riverside, CA Chicago, IL Nashville, TN Palm Desert, CA Phoenix, AZ Denver/Thornton, CO Houston, TX Milwaukee, WI Bloomington, MN Richmond, VA Sandestin, FL Charleston, SC Chicago, IL Bellevue, WA Louisville, KY Portland, OR San Diego, CA Sturbridge, MA Morristown, NJ Falls Church, VA Falls Church, VA

5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-7 6 6

Santa Ana, CA Las Vegas, NV Austin, TX Raleigh, NC Sturbridge, MA San Diego, CA Schaumburg, IL Honolulu, HI

2-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-5 4-4 4-4

Falls Church, VA Palm Desert, CA Pikesville, MD Richmond, VA Phoenix, AZ Dallas, TX Portland, OR

M-204 M-206 M-100 M-100 M-100 M-202 M-202 M-201 M-203

OCTOBER 2020 M-330 M-206 CASE M-100 M-100 M-201 M-202 M-202 M-205 M-205 M-206 M-100 M-100 M-201 M-202 M-204 M-100 M-100 M-202 M-203 M-390 M-201 M-205 M-202

NOVEMBER 2020 M-204 M-320 M-206 M-205 M-206 M-100 M-202 M-202

DECEMBER 2020 M-100 CASE M-204 M-205 M-100 M-202 M-201

MEMBERSHIP

REPORT New Members

Amanda Chapman Manager Membership 4CSONS Group, LLC DBA 4Sight Property Management amanda@4sightpm.com Benjamin Hardy Manager Membership Goodwin & Company Wheresbenjamin42@gmail.com Diana Franklin Manager Membership diana.franklin08@gmail.com Jacque Erny Business Partners Superscapes Landscape and Irrigation Jacque@superscapes.net

Mr. Michael Bartholomew, CMCA Manager Membership RTI/Community Management Associates, Inc. mbartholomew@cmamanagement.com

Mrs. Jena Abernathy Manager Membership Texas Star Community Management, LLC jabernathy@tscmanagement.com

Mr. Randall Holmes Business Partners Custom Pool Care randy.holmes@custompoolcare.com

Mrs. Lesa J Perry Manager Membership Greenhouse Management Association lesa.perry@greenhousemgt.com

Mr. Robert Ikard, CMCA Manager Membership robertikard@yahoo.com

Ms. Alexandra Palma Manager Membership RTI/Community Management Associates, Inc. lpalma@cmamanagement.com

Mr. Roy Pochyla Volunteer Leader The Village at Frisco Lakes Community Association royflbod@gmail.com

Kimberlee Pyle Smith Volunteer Leader lvskim56@hotmail.com

Mr. Travis Lea Chapter BP Lea Park & Play info@leaparkandplay.com

Mr. Cody Bateman Chapter BP Merit Landscape Solutions Cbateman@Meritservicesolutions.com

Mr. Will Saunders Chapter NATL Axos Bank wsaunders@axosbank.com

Mr. James Fulps Manager Membership Goodwin & Company james.fulps@goodwintx.com

Mr. William Barfield Chapter BP McDonald Worley, P.C. bill@mcdonaldworley.com

Mr. Jeffery Colbert Volunteer Leader Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association, Inc. Colbert2000k@att.net

Mr. William Taite Volunteer Leader Two Worlds Apollo DBA Brentwood Village HOA wtait@lwtmanagement.com

Mr. Jeremy Tucker Manager Membership CCMC jtucker@ccmcnet.com

Mr. William Wingo Business Partners Magnolia Fisheries & Lone Star Fountains bill@magnoliafisheries.com

Mr. John Bartone Volunteer Leader Two Worlds Apollo DBA Brentwood Village HOA johnb2121@hotmail.com

Mrs. Amanda A Duckworth, CMCA, AMS Manager Membership amandaduckworth@yahoo.com

Mr. John Matthew Miller, CMCA, AMS Manager Membership johnmatm@aol.com

Mrs. Chasity Cook Manager Membership Classic Property Management chastitycook@classicpm.com

Mr. Marty Whitaker Volunteer Leader The Village at Frisco Lakes Community Association mwhitaker@ccmcnet.com

Mrs. Dena McHugh Manager Membership RTI/Community Management Associates, Inc. dmchugh@cmamanagement.com

Ms. April Little Manager Membership Somerset Association Management ALittle@somersetassociations.com Ms. Catalin Ghervas Volunteer Leader Two Worlds Apollo DBA Brentwood Village HOA catalin.ghervas@gmail.com Ms. Claele Smith Business Partners Dawn Energy Consulting claele@dawnenergyconsulting.com Ms. Debbie Landess Manager Membership Goodwin & Company debbie.landess@goodwintx.com Ms. Julie Blend, Esq. Business Partners Dealey Blend PC jblend@dealeyblend.com Ms. Katie Mokhlessin Business Partners Terracare Associates katie.mokhlessin@monarchlandscape.com Ms. Kristie Machuca Manager Membership CCMC kmachuca@ccmcnet.com Ms. Krystal Chambless Manager Membership Goodwin & Company Krystal.Chambless@goodwintx.com Ms. Lauren Park Manager Membership 41 • CONTACT, FALL 2020

MEMBERSHIP

REPORT

Associa-PMG of North Dallas lpark@principal-mgmt.com

Renewed Members

Ms. Lea Crow Manager Membership T&D Ross Management Services, Inc. lea@tdrms.com Ms. Lynda Joyce Mccoy Volunteer Leader Silver Creek Meadows Homeowners Association lynda.mccoy0@gmail.com Ms. Regina L Behrens Manager Membership SBB Management Company r.behrens@sbbmanagement.com Ms. Tammy Combs Manager Membership T&D Ross Management Services, Inc. tammy@tdrms.com Teresa Harris Manager Membership teresa@southpointpm.com

Renewed Members Casey Rhoades Dr. Derek Steiner Mary Petrisin Mr. Alan Ruth, RS Mr. Andrey Pevnev Mr. Bill Crawford, CMCA Mr. Blair Descourouez Mr. Brad Fraley Mr. Brenden Kurtz Mr. Brett Russell Mr. Brian Schoolcraft Mr. Calvin Bogart Mr. Cannon J Wood, CMCA Mr. Charles Heineman Mr. Darius Bow Mr. David Patterson Mr. Elon Goldman, RS Mr. Emmanuel Munoz Mr. Eric Bonilla Mr. Gregory Randall Schmaltz, AMS, PCAM Mr. James Sowder Mr. Jamie Don Coker, CMCA, AMS Mr. Jamil Adonis Mr. Jeremy Clark, AMS, PCAM Mr. Jeremy Foster Mr. John Jima Mr. John S. Adami Mr. Larry Hughston 42 • CONTACT, FALL 2020

Mr. Matthew Mark Kopchak, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Mr. Michael Quinn Mr. Nick Abair Mr. Padraic Mulcahy, CMCA, AMS Mr. Patrick Droesch Mr. Paul Zellar Mr. Richard Daniel Estep, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Mr. Richard Hamilton, RS Mr. Rick Tuzinski Mr. Robert Holte Mr. Sam Timothy Mr. Scott North Mr. Scott Scarborough Mr. Steven L. Sumners Mr. Thomas J. Armstrong, AMS, PCAM Mr. Timothy D McConville, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Mr. Todd Gschwend, CMCA, AMS Mr. Todd Yamaoka Mr. Tony Trevino Mr. Victor W. Bosnich, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Mr. Zachary Adam Beasley, CMCA Mrs. Catherine Ivy, CMCA Mrs. Dawn Lee, CMCA Mrs. Diana R. Larson, AMS, PCAM Mrs. Enid C. Simon, CMCA, AMS Mrs. Jennifer Ashley Mayben

Mrs. Judi M. Phares, CMCA, PCAM Mrs. Katie Kim Mrs. Kay Rinker Mrs. Kim Holmes Mrs. Krystal Barbarito, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Mrs. Lisa Sutliff Mrs. Lori A. Jones, CMCA, AMS Mrs. Lori Jo Ball Mrs. Marines Aquino Mrs. Nichole Rice, CMCA, AMS Mrs. Pamela Andersen-Balash, CMCA, AMS Mrs. Sarah Christine Spawn Mrs. Shanna Lee Mrs. Thelma Marie Terrell, CMCA, PCAM Mrs. Theresa Scholander Mrs. Yolanda Nicole Cantatore, CMCA Ms. Anne Bernhardt Ms. Arleen Rivera Ms. Darla Mathews Ms. Erin Caldwell, CMCA Ms. Jackie Conklin Ms. Jennifer Kaye Barnes Ms. Joan Hayes Ms. Kerbey Jacobs Ms. Kerry Beatty, AMS, PCAM Ms. Kim West Ms. Kristi Bruening, CMCA, AMS Ms. Linda Soos Ms. Lori R. Welsh, CMCA, AMS Ms. Maria Rust Ms. MaryKathryn Lightsey Ms. Michele Ray-Brethower, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM Ms. Michelle Weber Ms. Monika Karin Loeffler, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Ms. Morgan Schott, CMCA, AMS Ms. Pierette Parker-Wheat, CMCA Ms. Prane Erin Arroyo, CMCA Ms. Rhonda Vantassell, CMCA Ms. Rochelle Mercier Ms. Rosie Morataya, CMCA, AMS Ms. Ruth McLaughlin, CMCA, AMS Ms. Sarah Hunsinger, CMCA, AMS Ms. Stephanie Benham, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Ms. Stephanie Horvath Ms. Susan Record Ms. Tracy Ellen Wolin, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

MEMBERSHIP

REPORT

Rejoined Members Mr. David Ross Mr. Greg Barnett, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Mr. James Robertson Mr. Joshua Moore Mr. Mark Norton, AMS, PCAM Mr. Randy Pickle Mr. Rolando Coronado Mr. Skyler Krnavek Mrs. Audrey Beard, CMCA, PCAM Mrs. Stacy R. McGrath Mrs. Tameka E Jackson Ms. Amber Anderson Ms. Consuelo Lopez, CMCA, AMS Ms. Julie Dickens Ms. Mary Michele Harris, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Ms. Pam Grundy Ms. Susan Garrett Ms. Virginia Bender, CMCA, AMS

New Designations

Congratuulations to those designations acheived!

Ms. Prane Erin Arroyo, CMCA Mr. Michael Bartholomew, CMCA Mr. Robert Bell, CMCA Ms. Erin Caldwell, CMCA Mrs. Yolanda Nicole Cantatore, CMCA Mrs. Wendy Hazelwood, CMCA Mr. Robert Ikard, CMCA Ms. Jamie Lee Jakubowski, CMCA, AMS Ms. Liliana Olvera, CMCA, AMS Mrs. Kelly Sue Peterson, CMCA Mrs. Jordan Velazquez, CMCA, AMS

CMCA CMCA CMCA CMCA CMCA CMCA CMCA AMS AMS CMCA AMS

Goodwin & Company RTI/Community Management Associates, Inc. Associa-PMG of North Dallas Worth Ross Management Alliance Association Bank RTI/Community Management Associates, Inc. Classic Property Management Worth Ross Management The Residences at W Dallas

***Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA®) From CAMICB - “As a CMCA®, you have shown a commitment to your profession by staying informed about current community association issues and holding yourself to a high standard of professional conduct.” ***Association Management Specialist (AMS®) The second level in the career development track for community association managers.

The AMS® designation demonstrates a higher level of commitment to your career and the community association industry. An AMS® designation is recommended for managers who want to enhance their career opportunities by increasing their knowledge and expertise.

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