Chapter Information

Community Outreach

This committee is responsible for developing community projects which benefit communities in Los Angeles County and enhance CAI's image. Time commitment: Monthly meetings and attendance at community outreach events.

Committee Chair:
Meigan Everett, CMCA^®
Power Property Management
310-593-3955

Education

This committee updates and maintains materials for the Essentials of Community Association Leadership Workshops, CID Law courses and advanced homeowner education programs. Members also train and organize the facilitators. Additional responsibilities include finding new ways to bring education to Community Association Volunteer Leader members. This committee comprises Community Association Volunteer Leaders and Managers. Time commitment: Meetings as needed.

Committee Chair:
Gregg Lotane, CCAM^®, PCAM^®
Merit Property Management
949-448-6077

Finance

This committee monitors the Chapter's financial status and periodically reports the financial health to the board of directors. Members also explore ways to improve the Chapter's fundraising results. Time commitment: As necessary.

Committee Chair:
Jolen Zeroski
Union Bank
714-368-7974

Golf (June 13, 2011)

The Golf Tournament Committee plans and stages the annual Golf Tournament in August. This event is the Chapter's largest fund raiser. Time commitment: A couple of meetings early in year and then bi-weekly meetings starting in late-June/early-July through event date. Do you like to play golf?

Committee Co-chairs:
Gary Lieberman
Payne Pest Management
818-331-3059

Teresa Agnew
Gifted...Creative Solutions
310-989-5947

Legislation Action

The Legislative Action Committee supports CAI's lobbying efforts in Sacramento at the local level by disseminating information to members, fund raising and generally increasing awareness about current legislative issues among members. Chair and Chapter Delegates participate in monthly CLAC telephone conferences and presentation of periodic legislative updates at programs, as necessary. Attendance at CLAC's annual "CA Day in the Capitol" is encouraged. Time commitment: As necessary to meet lobbying demands at local level.

Committee Chair:
Lisa Tashjian, Esq.
Beaumont Gitlin Tashjian
818-884-9998

Marketplace

This committee designs, plans and stages the fall Homeowners Association Marketplace. This event is the third largest Chapter fund raiser and a primary educational venue for managers and association board members. Time commitment: Biweekly meetings from July through August and attendance at September event.

Committee Co-chairs:
Tim McHale
ACE Duraflo Pipe Restoration, Inc.
805-746-1290

Matt D. Ober, Esq.
Richardson & Harman, PC
626-449-5577

Mediation Services

The committee is responsible for monitoring and expanding the Mediation Services program offering low-cost mediation to both members and non-members who wish to mediate CID matters. Time commitment: Meetings as needed.

Committee Chair:
Matthew Grode, Esq.
Gibbs, Giden, Locher, Turner & Senet, LLP
310-552-3400

Programs/Luncheons

The Programs Committee plans and stages Educational Luncheons and Manager Programs at the Skirball Cultural Center during the year. Time commitment: Monthly meetings, plus attendance at luncheons to assist as necessary.

Committee Chair:
Karen Kokowicz, CCAM^®, CMCA^®, PCAM^®
818-436-0774

Public Relations

Responsibilities include: 1) disseminating information about upcoming events and news to local press and community in order to raise community awareness of CAI and its benefits, 2) promoting Chapter events in order to maximize manager and association membership and participation, 3) conducting opinion and statistical surveys, and soliciting ideas for future Chapter offerings. The PR Committee will work with other committees, as necessary, to develop a plan for promoting those respective committees' activities in order to draw more public and member support. Time commitment: As necessary to prepare press releases and disseminate materials to media.

Committee Chair:
Robert Gavela
Park West Landscape Maintenance
949-279-8900

Publications

The Publications Committee oversees the FOCUS Newsmagazine, the L.A. HOA Insider, the Website and the annual Membership Directory. Committee members work on themes and content for six magazines printed each year and four newsletters and add new features to the ever-growing Web Site and Membership Directory. One key objective will be to establish and follow strict deadlines for all publications. Time commitment: Monthly meetings.

Committee Chair:
Sherry Branson
Kevin Davis Insurance Services
877-807-8708

Focus:
Sherry Branson
Kevin Davis Insurance Services
877-807-8708


Website:
Lynne Collmann
Savoy Community Association
213-617-9300

Membership Directory
Steve Grane
Alante Insurance Services/Div. of MCS
949-679-7131

Satellite Programs

The committee plans and stages regional breakfast and evening educational seminars in order to reach association board members and managers who may not be able to attend the Skirball luncheons. The committee is responsible for setting up the program and speakers. Time commitment: As necessary.

Committee Co-chairs:

Gail Jones, CCAM^®, CMCA^®, AMS^®, PCAM^®
Valencia Management Group
661-295-9474

Michael Lewis, CCAM^®, CMCA^®, AMS^®
Concept Seven, LLC
310-622-7012

Social

The committee is responsible for putting on the Game Night (July), Casino Night (November) and the Holiday Happy Hour (December). Casino Night is the second largest fund raiser for the Chapter. The group puts together a budget, decides on the location and the sponsorship package necessary to attract additional participation by Chapter members, and stages the event. Time commitment: Monthly meetings throughout the year and weekly meetings in the month prior to each major event.

Committee Co-chairs:
Pamela DeArmas
SAX Insurance Agency, Inc.
310-740-4274

Alba Monroy
ABM Property Management
805-522-0292 x101