TABLE OF CONTENTS

2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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A Letter from CAI Leadership — Cheryl Murphy

List of Advertisers

Game of Homes: Maintaining the Realm — Martin Stone

Keeping the Kingdom United: Understanding the Relationship between Master and Underlying Associations — Sir Lancelot, Common Interest Staff Writer

The Changing of the Guard: How to Transition to a New Management Company with Less Bloodshed — Jessica Towles

Safeguarding the Castle: Providing Security to Your Association — Dave S. Pack

Member Spotlight

Who Is The Fairest In the Land? Creating and Enforcing Fair Rules and Regulations — Angela Heldman

The Royal Council of Board Members: Understanding the Individual Board Member Roles — Pedro Cuerva

CAI Illinois 2014 Summer Cruise

Illinois Legislative Updates Feasting at the Round Table: Owners’ Participation in Community — Sue Engers

Professional Designation Recognition

The Game of Nutrients: Keeping Your Pond’s Empire in Order — Sarah Zink and April Fleischauer

Avoid Jousting with the IRS: an Overview of Association Income Taxation — Cyndi Rempert

The Keeper of the Coin — Mark Stelter

The Illinois Chapter of CAI Recognizes it’s First DCAL Recipients Industry News

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President Kerry T. Bartell President Elect

Thomas Engblom, CMCA®

PCAM® Vice President

Diana R. Larson, AMS®

Treasurer Tim Haviland

Secretary Jerry McNamara

Directors

Lara Anderson, Esq. Annette Byrd, CMCA®

Julio Chinea Mark Chmura Mindy Maggio

Carol Marcou, CMCA® Cathy Ryan, CMCA® Jessica Towles, CMCA®

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Chapter Executive Director Cheryl Murphy

Assistant Director and Office Manager Diana Lane

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