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Thu, Jul 27, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

CAI-IL: City Happy Hour

Thu, Jul 27, 5:00pm – 7:00pm add to calendar 27-07-2017 17:00 27-07-2017 19:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL: City Happy Hour For information, email Viviana Valentino to RSVP at vivianav@cai-illinois.org. Bernie's Lunch & Supper Club, 660 N. Orleans St., Chicago, IL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: City Happy Hour

For information, email Viviana Valentino to RSVP at vivianav@cai-illinois.org.

Bernie's Lunch & Supper Club, 660 N. Orleans St., Chicago, IL map

Thu, Jul 27, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

ACTHA: Up in Smoke: Dealing With Air Nuisances

Thu, Jul 27, 7:00pm – 8:30pm add to calendar 27-07-2017 19:00 27-07-2017 20:30 America/Chicago ACTHA: Up in Smoke: Dealing With Air Nuisances Hear and discuss the legal and practical implications of dealing with common air nuisances including tobacco and marijuana smoke, pet and cooking odors. For information, visit www.actha.org. Woodland Windows & Doors 25 W 355 Lake Street Roselle, IL MM/DD/YYYY

ACTHA: Up in Smoke: Dealing With Air Nuisances

Hear and discuss the legal and practical implications of dealing with common air nuisances including tobacco and marijuana smoke, pet and cooking odors. For information, visit www.actha.org.

Woodland Windows & Doors 25 W 355 Lake Street Roselle, IL map

Tue, Aug 8, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

ACTHA: Webinar: Up in Smoke: Dealing With Air Nuisances

Tue, Aug 8, 12:00pm – 1:00pm add to calendar 08-08-2017 12:00 08-08-2017 13:00 America/Chicago ACTHA: Webinar: Up in Smoke: Dealing With Air Nuisances Hear and discuss the legal and practical implications of dealing with common air nuisances including tobacco and marijuana smoke, pet and cooking odors. For information, visit www.actha.org. MM/DD/YYYY

ACTHA: Webinar: Up in Smoke: Dealing With Air Nuisances

Hear and discuss the legal and practical implications of dealing with common air nuisances including tobacco and marijuana smoke, pet and cooking odors. For information, visit www.actha.org.

Tue, Aug 8, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Property Tax Appeals

Tue, Aug 8, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 08-08-2017 19:00 08-08-2017 20:00 America/Chicago Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Property Tax Appeals Join us in 2017 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, landlords, association members, and board memers. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as critical changes in law, budgets, reserves, and property taxes. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Carleton of Oak Park, 1110 Pleasant St., Oak Park, IL MM/DD/YYYY

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Property Tax Appeals

Join us in 2017 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, landlords, association members, and board memers. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as critical changes in law, budgets, reserves, and property taxes. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

Carleton of Oak Park, 1110 Pleasant St., Oak Park, IL map

Wed, Aug 9, 8:00am – 12:00pm

CAI-IL: Manage With Purpose

Wed, Aug 9, 8:00am – 12:00pm add to calendar 09-08-2017 08:00 09-08-2017 12:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL: Manage With Purpose Come and attend this year's 1/2 day manager education session. This program will allow you to choose what education and topics you would like to attend while providing breakfast and 4 CAI CE hours. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. Lindner Conference Center, 610 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL 60148, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: Manage With Purpose

Come and attend this year's 1/2 day manager education session. This program will allow you to choose what education and topics you would like to attend while providing breakfast and 4 CAI CE hours. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.

Lindner Conference Center, 610 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL 60148, USA map

Wed, Aug 9, 9:45am – 10:45am

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: 2017 Recent Changes in Illinois Law Impacting Community Associations

Wed, Aug 9, 9:45am – 10:45am add to calendar 09-08-2017 09:45 09-08-2017 10:45 America/Chicago Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: 2017 Recent Changes in Illinois Law Impacting Community Associations The objective of this seminar is to familiarize attendees with changes to Illinois Law for 2017 that will impact the management of Condominium and Community Associations. The seminar will refer changes to the Illinois Condominium Property Act (ICPA), Common Interest Community Association Act (CICAA), Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act and relevant Illinois case law. The goal is for the property manager to feel confident and clear in their understanding of the new Illinois laws affecting Condominium and Community Associations. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Chicagoland Property Management Condo & HOA Expo, McCormick Place, Grand Ballroom, 2301 S King Dr., Chicago, IL MM/DD/YYYY

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: 2017 Recent Changes in Illinois Law Impacting Community Associations

The objective of this seminar is to familiarize attendees with changes to Illinois Law for 2017 that will impact the management of Condominium and Community Associations. The seminar will refer changes to the Illinois Condominium Property Act (ICPA), Common Interest Community Association Act (CICAA), Condominium and Common Interest Community Ombudsperson Act and relevant Illinois case law. The goal is for the property manager to feel confident and clear in their understanding of the new Illinois laws affecting Condominium and Community Associations. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

Chicagoland Property Management Condo & HOA Expo, McCormick Place, Grand Ballroom, 2301 S King Dr., Chicago, IL map

Wed, Aug 9, 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Budgets, Reserve Studies, and Business Decisions by the Board

Wed, Aug 9, 2:30pm – 3:30pm add to calendar 09-08-2017 14:30 09-08-2017 15:30 America/Chicago Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Budgets, Reserve Studies, and Business Decisions by the Board This seminar will discuss the definition of a budget pertaining to an Association, the approval process, and auditing. Additionally, the presentation will examine assessments, special assessments, and collections. Finally, the seminar will also review how a Board should address their reserve budget as it relates to issues of maintenance, property value, and capital improvements.For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Chicagoland Property Management Condo & HOA Expo, McCormick Place, Grand Ballroom, 2301 S King Dr., Chicago, IL MM/DD/YYYY

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Budgets, Reserve Studies, and Business Decisions by the Board

This seminar will discuss the definition of a budget pertaining to an Association, the approval process, and auditing. Additionally, the presentation will examine assessments, special assessments, and collections. Finally, the seminar will also review how a Board should address their reserve budget as it relates to issues of maintenance, property value, and capital improvements.For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

Chicagoland Property Management Condo & HOA Expo, McCormick Place, Grand Ballroom, 2301 S King Dr., Chicago, IL map

Sat, Aug 12, 9:00am – 1:00pm

CAI-IL: CMCA Review

Sat, Aug 12, 9:00am – 1:00pm add to calendar 12-08-2017 09:00 12-08-2017 13:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL: CMCA Review Managers will review:meetings, governance & legal issues, budgets, reserves, investments & assessments, financial controls, risk management & insurance, property maintenance, contracting, and human resource management. Test Strategies to include example test questions For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. CAI-IL Chapter, 1821 Walden Office Sq., Suide 100, Schaumburg, IL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: CMCA Review

Managers will review:meetings, governance & legal issues, budgets, reserves, investments & assessments, financial controls, risk management & insurance, property maintenance, contracting, and human resource management. Test Strategies to include example test questions For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.

CAI-IL Chapter, 1821 Walden Office Sq., Suide 100, Schaumburg, IL map

Fri, Aug 18, 8:30am – 5:00pm

CAI: M-202: Association Communications

Fri, Aug 18, 8:30am – 5:00pm add to calendar 18-08-2017 08:30 18-08-2017 17:00 America/Chicago CAI: M-202: Association Communications This course offers communication strategies that will benefit both new and experienced managers and provide the skills to better understand owners and volunteers. You’ll learn the basics of good customer service and gain the tools to effectively handle complaints, write newsletters and reports and manage public relations. For information, visit www.caionline.org. Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-202: Association Communications

This course offers communication strategies that will benefit both new and experienced managers and provide the skills to better understand owners and volunteers. You’ll learn the basics of good customer service and gain the tools to effectively handle complaints, write newsletters and reports and manage public relations. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate W Dr, Lisle, IL 60532, USA map

Tue, Aug 22, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Budgets, Reserves, and Decisions by the Board

Tue, Aug 22, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 22-08-2017 19:00 22-08-2017 20:00 America/Chicago Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Budgets, Reserves, and Decisions by the Board Join us in 2017 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, landlords, association members, and board memers. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as critical changes in law, budgets, reserves, and property taxes. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, 175 N Archer Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Budgets, Reserves, and Decisions by the Board

Join us in 2017 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, landlords, association members, and board memers. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as critical changes in law, budgets, reserves, and property taxes. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit, 175 N Archer Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060, USA map

Wed, Aug 23, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

CAI Webinar: How to Deal With Difficult People: Effective Strategies for Communicating

Wed, Aug 23, 1:00pm – 2:00pm add to calendar 23-08-2017 13:00 23-08-2017 14:00 America/Chicago CAI Webinar: How to Deal With Difficult People: Effective Strategies for Communicating Are you an effective communicator? What about when it comes to dealing with difficult people? Effective communication is paramount and necessary to our day-to-day activities both in the workplace and in our communities. The ability to recognize and successfully work with different behavior types and communication styles comes into play throughout our lives and daily challenges. In this webinar you’ll learn about relevant and practical concepts, solid methodologies, and best practices to diffuse disputes, negotiate, and competently develop and enhance interpersonal relationships with others. For information, visit www.caionline.org. MM/DD/YYYY

CAI Webinar: How to Deal With Difficult People: Effective Strategies for Communicating

Are you an effective communicator? What about when it comes to dealing with difficult people? Effective communication is paramount and necessary to our day-to-day activities both in the workplace and in our communities. The ability to recognize and successfully work with different behavior types and communication styles comes into play throughout our lives and daily challenges. In this webinar you’ll learn about relevant and practical concepts, solid methodologies, and best practices to diffuse disputes, negotiate, and competently develop and enhance interpersonal relationships with others. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Sat, Aug 26, 9:00am – 1:00pm

CAI-IL: Essentials of Community Association Management for Volunteer Leaders (DCAL)

Sat, Aug 26, 9:00am – 1:00pm add to calendar 26-08-2017 09:00 26-08-2017 13:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL: Essentials of Community Association Management for Volunteer Leaders (DCAL) The purpose of this course is to explain the types of meetings, terminology used, meeting requirements, documents needed, format, frequency and logistics of association board meetings. Elections of officers to the board and how the process works plays a large part of this curriculum as well as the role of the officers of the board. Creating a sound board of directors to a community association is one of the key elements in running the association efficiently. This course will instruct on how to stay within guidelines given by the Declarations and Bylaws as well as legislative acts in our state. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. CAI - IL Chapter, 1821 Walden Office Sq Suite, Schaumburg, IL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: Essentials of Community Association Management for Volunteer Leaders (DCAL)

The purpose of this course is to explain the types of meetings, terminology used, meeting requirements, documents needed, format, frequency and logistics of association board meetings. Elections of officers to the board and how the process works plays a large part of this curriculum as well as the role of the officers of the board. Creating a sound board of directors to a community association is one of the key elements in running the association efficiently. This course will instruct on how to stay within guidelines given by the Declarations and Bylaws as well as legislative acts in our state. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.

CAI - IL Chapter, 1821 Walden Office Sq Suite, Schaumburg, IL map

Tue, Aug 29, 7:00am – 10:00am

Bisnow: 5th Annual Chicago Construction & Development

Tue, Aug 29, 7:00am – 10:00am add to calendar 29-08-2017 07:00 29-08-2017 10:00 America/Chicago Bisnow: 5th Annual Chicago Construction & Development Join us at our 5th Annual Chicago Construction & Development as we delve into the latest trends in real estate. Find out how developers take the proposals from start to finish, which design and constructions trends are in, and where the next hottest neighborhoods will be. Chicago's cranes continue to rise and a prosperous future lies ahead. For information, visit www.bisnow.com. Location to be announced MM/DD/YYYY

Bisnow: 5th Annual Chicago Construction & Development

Join us at our 5th Annual Chicago Construction & Development as we delve into the latest trends in real estate. Find out how developers take the proposals from start to finish, which design and constructions trends are in, and where the next hottest neighborhoods will be. Chicago's cranes continue to rise and a prosperous future lies ahead. For information, visit www.bisnow.com.

Location to be announced map

Wed, Aug 30, 12:00pm – 3:30pm

CAI-IL: ‘Spirit of Chicago’ Summer Cruise

Wed, Aug 30, 12:00pm – 3:30pm add to calendar 30-08-2017 12:00 30-08-2017 15:30 America/Chicago CAI-IL: ‘Spirit of Chicago’ Summer Cruise Come aboard and enjoy the most entertaining lunchtime experience in Chicago. We’ll sail the Spirit of Chicago, the whole boat reserved for CAI-IL, while we enjoy a delicious buffet lunch during a 3-hour cruise along the magnificent lakefront and city skyline. Navy Pier is the starting point for our networking opportunities at the waterfront. There will be plenty of time to interact with co-workers, Business Partners, Managers, and Community Volunteers. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org. Navy Pier Terminal, Chicago, IL 60611, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: ‘Spirit of Chicago’ Summer Cruise

Come aboard and enjoy the most entertaining lunchtime experience in Chicago. We’ll sail the Spirit of Chicago, the whole boat reserved for CAI-IL, while we enjoy a delicious buffet lunch during a 3-hour cruise along the magnificent lakefront and city skyline. Navy Pier is the starting point for our networking opportunities at the waterfront. There will be plenty of time to interact with co-workers, Business Partners, Managers, and Community Volunteers. For information, visit www.cai-illinois.org.

Navy Pier Terminal, Chicago, IL 60611, USA map

Thu, Sep 7, 8:30am – 5:30pm

CAI: M-100 The Essentials of Community Association Management

Thu, Sep 7, 8:30am – 5:30pm add to calendar 07-09-2017 08:30 07-09-2017 17:30 America/Chicago CAI: M-100 The Essentials of Community Association Management Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. Review the Continuing Education Course Matrix to learn more. For information, visit www.caionline.org. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, 600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-100 The Essentials of Community Association Management

Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. Review the Continuing Education Course Matrix to learn more. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, 600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA map

Fri, Sep 8, 8:30am – 5:30pm

CAI: M-100: THE ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

Fri, Sep 8, 8:30am – 5:30pm add to calendar 08-09-2017 08:30 08-09-2017 17:30 America/Chicago CAI: M-100: THE ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. Review the Continuing Education Course Matrix to learn more. For information, visit www.caionline.org. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, 600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-100: THE ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. Review the Continuing Education Course Matrix to learn more. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, 600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA map

Sat, Sep 9, 8:30am – 12:00pm

CAI: M-100: THE ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

Sat, Sep 9, 8:30am – 12:00pm add to calendar 09-09-2017 08:30 09-09-2017 12:00 America/Chicago CAI: M-100: THE ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. Review the Continuing Education Course Matrix to learn more. For information, visit www.caionline.org. Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, 600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI: M-100: THE ESSENTIALS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

Successful community management starts with the essentials! This comprehensive community association management course provides a practical overview for new managers, an essential review for veteran managers and an advanced course for board members. Successful completion of the M-100 can be the first step toward earning the CMCA credential, awarded by CAMICB. Review the Continuing Education Course Matrix to learn more. For information, visit www.caionline.org.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, 600 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA map

Tue, Sep 12, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

CAI-IL: Governing Your Community (DCAL)

Tue, Sep 12, 6:00pm – 9:00pm add to calendar 12-09-2017 18:00 12-09-2017 21:00 America/Chicago CAI-IL: Governing Your Community (DCAL) This course is part of the DCAL (Dedicated Community Association Leader) recognition course series. You may take this course as part of the recognition program, or as an individual course. What are the benefits of a community association and how are community associations structured? Community associations derive their basic legal authority for their existence, activities and actions from laws and certain legal documents. Learn more about this structure in order to effectively lead your association. CAI Chapter Office 1821 Walden Office Square Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: Governing Your Community (DCAL)

This course is part of the DCAL (Dedicated Community Association Leader) recognition course series. You may take this course as part of the recognition program, or as an individual course. What are the benefits of a community association and how are community associations structured? Community associations derive their basic legal authority for their existence, activities and actions from laws and certain legal documents. Learn more about this structure in order to effectively lead your association.

CAI Chapter Office 1821 Walden Office Square Suite 100 Schaumburg, IL map

Wed, Sep 13, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Budgets, Reserve Studies, and Decisions by the Board

Wed, Sep 13, 7:00pm – 8:00pm add to calendar 13-09-2017 19:00 13-09-2017 20:00 America/Chicago Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Budgets, Reserve Studies, and Decisions by the Board Join us in 2017 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, landlords, association members, and board members. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as critical changes in law, budgets, reserves, and property taxes. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com. Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA MM/DD/YYYY

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit: Budgets, Reserve Studies, and Decisions by the Board

Join us in 2017 for a free seminar series tailored to property managers, condo owners, homeowners, landlords, landlords, association members, and board members. KSN attorneys will provide complimentary education on important topics such as critical changes in law, budgets, reserves, and property taxes. For information, visit www.ksnlaw.com.

Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA map

Wed, Sep 20, 8:00am – 10:30am

CAI-IL: Member Orientation and Networking Breakfast

Wed, Sep 20, 8:00am – 10:30am add to calendar 20-09-2017 08:00 20-09-2017 10:30 America/Chicago CAI-IL: Member Orientation and Networking Breakfast Information/Registration available at a later date; visit www.cai-illinois.org. . Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC 2 N. LaSalle St 13th Floor Chicago, IL MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-IL: Member Orientation and Networking Breakfast

Information/Registration available at a later date; visit www.cai-illinois.org. .

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC 2 N. LaSalle St 13th Floor Chicago, IL map

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