TABLE OF CONTENTS
2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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A Letter from CAI Leadership —Cheryl Murphy
List of Advertisers
HOA Boards and Committees – the Need for Volunteers — Pat Bosi
Committee Spotlight Do You DCAL?
2026 Family 5K
Conflict Resolution with Association Rules — Staff Writer
Recognize an Outstanding Leader in Your Association Professional Designation Recognition
The Strategic Edge: Why Condo and HOA Boards Should Rely on Professional Advisors (BAIL) — Staff Writer
2026 Golf Outing Deluxe Classified
Summer Social 2026: Same City, New View — Hannah Janik
Managing a Community Association: Understanding the Role of the Board of Directors and the Managing Agent to Maximize Success within the Community — Gabriella R. Comstock
CAI Illinois Earns National Recognition for Excellence
Illinois Legislative Action Committee Update
Understanding Community Association Governing Documents: Comparing the Declaration, Bylaws, and Rules
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Communications, Meetings & How to Hold Them – How to prepare for and hold a productive board meeting — Scott Graf
CAI Education & Networking Calendar
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• Summer 2026 • A Publication of CAI-Illinois Chapter
President Randy Grimes, CMCA
President-Elect Joe Schutzius, EBP
Vice President Brittany Kojzarek, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Treasurer
Steve Silberman, CPA
Secretary Diane Pagoulatos, DCAL
Immediate Past-President Carrie Surratt, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Directors Kathy Kahl, CIRMS, EBP Robyn Kish John Schaller, DCAL Candee Siaw, CMCA, AMS Frankie Sorrentino
Executive Director Cheryl Murphy
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