TABLE OF CONTENTS

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Cathy Ryan, CMCA®

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A Letter from CAI Leadership — Cheryl Murphy, Executive Director

List of Advertisers

Musical Chairs & Management Stability — Andrea Sorgani

Article Spotlight — Property Specialists, Inc.

Hide & Seek - Finding the Right Experts for Your Association — Simon Fox

Tag, You’re It – Welcome to the Board of Directors — Katy Casserly

Kick the Can and Deferred Maintenance — Greg Lason

Snap the Whip — Sherm M. Fieldsr CAI National Achievement and Excellence Award

28th Annual 2017 Golf Outingr

Marco Polo - How DO You Find a Pool Partner? — Adam Norman & Michelle Norman

Mother May I? Coping with Permissions in Community Associations — James R. Stevens Professional Designation Recognition

Industry News

Monkey in the Middle — Lea Marcou Deluxe Classified Advertising

Board Member/Homeowner Programs

President-Elect Sheila Malchiodi

Vice President Jessica Towles, CMCA®

Treasurer Anthony Dister

Secretary Jack Thew, DCAL

Directors Julie Cramer, DCAL

Cindy Fitts, CIRMS® Diane Pagoulatos Charles Perry, CMCA®

Bob Prince Judy Rowe, CMCA®

Executive Director Cheryl Murphy

Associate Executive Director Diana Lane

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