Summertime: A busy and productive period for CAI

Summertime and the living is supposed to be easy...but for CAI-NE it represents a busy and productive period. I am proud to highlight that July represents the culmination of a great deal of effort to feature CondoMedia in a completely electronic and online version. As CAI-NE continues to expand our membership this supplement to our print copy represents the most recent way in reaching the changing demands of new members and readers. In addition to reducing paper, this new medium will allow members to quickly access CondoMedia from anywhere. For those of you that are like me and enjoy reading CondoMedia at the beach during the summer...fret not, it will still be available in print form. The staff at CAI-NE and the program advisory committee are working diligently to put the final touches on the fall program schedule. The coming lineup promises some great opportunities to brush up on the latest trends and information effecting common interest communities as CAI-NE continues its efforts to educate members throughout New England. As discussed in CondoMedia this month, when it comes to the successful maintenance of a property there is no doubt that a reserve study analysis is an invaluable tool. Just like a well-run community, CAI-NE utilizes a guide to ensure the needs of all members are met. Next year represents the 5th anniversary of the implementation of CAI-NE's Strategic Plan. And like any useful plan it requires periodic updating as the organization expands and meets goals. We are fortunate to have CAI-NE past president, Tony Chiarelli heading up the Strategic Task Force Committee. Chiarelli was instrumental in the plan's initial development and implementation. We are looking forward to having him on board as we re-evaluate the plan. Thanks Chiarelli! Even though CAI-NE will be working diligently through the summer, we hope our members and readers take some time to relax and have a safe and enjoyable summer. Say hello if you see me on the beach, I'll be the one with the bottle of SPF 85 and my head buried in the latest edition of CondoMedia. Jared McNabb, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, is the 2009 president of CAI N.E. and director of acquisitions at Crowninshield Management, Peabody, Mass.