TABLE OF CONTENTS
2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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A Letter from CAI Leadership — Annette Byrd and Kerry Bartell
List of Advertisers
The Game of Association Life: Some Advice from One with Experience — Jack Thew and Robert M. Prince
Stopping Trouble from Derailing your Association — Dan Haumann
Buying and Selling a Condominium Can Feel Like Playing a Game of Monopoly — Ken Metz
Don’t Break The Ice: Premises Liability Issues are not Fun and Games — Common Interest Staff Writer
Mouse Trap — Angela M. Tucker
Game Changer: CAI Political Action Committee (PAC) Illinois is here!
Scrabble: Putting Financial Reports into Words People Understand — CAI staff writer 2016 Condo-HOA Conference & Expo
Operation: Landscape — Josh Gelvan and Joe Perricone
Announcing the CAI-IL 2016 Board of Directors
Reducing Risk — Karyl Dicker Foray and Debbie Smith
Choosing Property Management Software — Sarah Sukta
Congratulations to CAI-IL’s Newest DCAL Recipients
Professional Designation Recognition Budget Chess: Formulating a Strategic Plan for your Association — Sharon L. Gomez
Industry News
1010 Lake Shore vs. Deutsche Bank: The Illinois Supreme Court’s Recognition and Respect of Condominium Association Lien Rights — Douglas J. Sury
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President Elect Cathy Ryan, CMCA®
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Treasurer Anthony Dister
Secretary Jack Thew Directors
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