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2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President

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A Letter from CAI Leadership — Cheryl Murphy

List of Advertisers Announcing the CAI-IL 2015 Board of Directors the

Thomas C. Engblom, CMCA® PCAM®

President Elect Annette R. Byrd, CMCA®

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The Price is Right I will take Palm v. 2800 Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association for a $1000, Alex! — Dawn L. Moody

“Survey Says…” 2014 National Survey of Community Association Residents

The Dating Game — Michael Baum

Truth or Consequences: Settling Myths and Finding Happy Consequences — Lea Marcou

“Treasure Hunt” – Turn Your Reserve Study into a Treasure Map — Matthew Hass

CAI IL Condo - HOA Conference & Expo

Password — Access Control in a Gated Community — Deana Loughran

Hollywood Squares or Match Game? Community Gardening for Your Association — LaManda Joy

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The $64,000 Question... Will your Association’s Insurance Meet the New Requirements of the Illinois Condominium Property Act? — Mindy M. Maggio

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire (or owe a million dollars)? The importance of planning and funding reserves — Thomas J. Dolson

Beat the Clock: City of Chicago Ordinances, Deadlines, and Inspections — Jon M. Boyd

Industry News

The Ombudsperson: Coming Soon to a State Near You — Patrick Costello, Keay Costello & Charles Perry

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Treasurer Cathy Ryan, CMCA®

Secretary Jerry McNamara

Directors

Mark Chmura Anthony Dister Mindy Maggio Sheila Malchiodi

Carol A. Marcou, CMCA®

Asa Sherwood, CMCA® John Thew Jessica Towles, CMCA®

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Chapter Executive Director Cheryl Murphy

Assistant Director and Office Manager Diana Lane

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