Chapter Information

Ambassadors

This committee is responsible for contacting new members to welcome them to the Chapter, staffing registration tables at all Chapter functions and serving as liaison to new and renewing members of the Chapter. New members are identified and publicly acknowledged at Chapter events; continuing members are contacted periodically to ensure that the Chapter is meeting their needs and providing worthwhile benefits. Time commitment: One meeting per quarter, plus attendance at events.

Committee Chair:
Bruce Ratliff
800-400-2284, x514

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. Time commitment: As necessary to put on at least six workshops per year.

Committee Co-chairs:
Ron Stone
Ronald S. Stone, CPA
818-831-7052

Dick Pruess
Castlegate HOA
626-584-0000

Expo

This committee designs, plans and stages the fall Business & Education Expo. 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:
Matt D. Ober, Esq.
Richardson & Harman, LLP
626-449-5577

April Tronson
Servpro
818-842-1400

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
City National Bank
714-228-7752

Golf

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

Kathy Lawler
Har-Bro
661-705-0100

Legislation Action

The Legislative Action Committee supports the CAI California Legislative Action Committee's (CLAC) lobbying efforts in Sacramento at the local level by disseminating information to members, fund raising and generally raising 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” and Community Plus Statewide Conference is encouraged. Time commitment: As necessary to meet lobbying demands at local level.

Committee Chair:
Jeff Beaumont, Esq.
Rapkin, Gitlin & Beaumont
818-884-9998

Programs/Luncheons

The Programs Committee plans and stages educational luncheons and manager programs at the Skirball Cultural Center during the year. Time commitment: Bi-monthly meetings, plus attendance at luncheons to assist as necessary.

Committee Chair:
Lisa Ann Rea
Community Association Banc
805-907-8452

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:
Dick Pruess
Castlegate HOA
626-584-0000

Publications

The Publications Committee oversees the Focus Newsmagazine, the L.A. HOA Insider, the Web site 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 Co-chairs:
Joanne Pena, CCAM, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Horizon Management Company
310-543-1995

Kelly Richardson, Esq.
Richardson & Harman, LLP
626-449-5577

Focus:
   Gary Kessler, Esq., Adams Kessler PLC 310-945-0280
Website:
   Lynne Collmann 213-617-9300
L.A.HOA Insider
   Kelly Richardson, Esq., Richardson & Harman, LLP 626-449-5577
Membership Directory
   Steve Grane, Alante Insurance Services 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:
Russell Hoffman, CCAM, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Valencia Management Group
661-295-9474

Shanna Schlottman, CMCA, AMS
Azzurra HOA
310-823-2955

Social

The committee is responsible for putting on the Awards Gala in February, the Casino Night in November and the Holiday Happy Hour in early 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 events. Time commitment: Monthly meetings early in year and weekly meetings as an event approaches.

Committee Chair:
Karen Kokowicz, CCAM, CMCA, PCAM
Westview Towers HOA
310-657-7380

Wine Night

This committee designs, plans and produces the annual Wine the Night Away event. This event is an important Chapter fund raiser and enjoyable social event. Time commitment: Bi-monthly meetings from December through April, bi-weekly meetings in May and attendance at June event.

Committee Co-chairs:
Katy Krupp
Feinberg, Grant, Mayfield, Kaneda & Litt, LLP
949-554-0700

Bruce Ratliff, CCAM, PCAM
Action Property Management
800-400-2284, x514