CAI honors volunteers and applauds achievements

During the CAI Annual Conference & Expo held at Caesar's Palace Las Vegas in May, two New England chapter members were among those recognized for excellence, achievement and leadership. *Award of Excellence in Designations: Stephen Marcus, Esq., Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks, PC, Braintree, Mass. The Award of Excellence in Designation is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to advancing CAI's programs. Marcus was the 2012 award recipient recognizing his commitment and service in helping to raise the visibility and value of the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). In presenting the award, CAI president, Kathryn Danella said, "He has led efforts to update members on key legal issues through the CCAL blog and the CCAL Facebook page, and has leveraged his role in CCAL to held build our relationship with FHA and secure critical policy changes for our members." In addition to his extensive volunteer work with the CCAL and CAI, he also serves on the CCAL Board of Governors. Marcus accepted the award at the Institute's annual awards reception. *PCAM Designee: Robert Keegan, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, R&E Associates, Inc., Kennebunk, ME. Keegan was among the class of Professional Community Association Manager (PCAM) designees recognized during the opening session for having successfully completed all the qualifications to obtain this highest nationwide, industry designation awarded to community association managers by the Institute. In achieving this designation, Keegan joins an elite group of highly dedicated and driven managers. The PCAM is recognized as the industry's top designation; a trusted sign that the managers who've obtained it exhibit exception skills, knowledge and professionalism. Representing the pinnacle of association management, fewer than 2,200 managers have been awarded this designation during the past three decades. For a complete listing of all national award recipients and designated managers, visit www.caionlne.org. Stephen Marcus, Esq. (JOHN you have his photo)