South Carolina CAI 2 Day Expo

& Networking Party

CLASSES • EXHIBITORS • PRIZES • GIVEAWAYS

FUN & FOOD

For the First 100 Managers or Board Members who Register and Attend the Expo Hall Session

"First $50 Managers or Board Members Disclaimer": The offer is subject to change or may even be removed. The chapter is not entering into any form of legal obligation. However, as stated those manager or boards (including those already registered) will receive a $50 gift card (at a later date) if they attend the entire 3 hour "Friday: 11:50 - 2:50pm: EXPO HALL: 80 Industry Leader Exhibitors and Lunch to Boot!" session. Eligible attendees will be notified by email during the show and will need to report to the registration desk.

Thursday - Classes

CLASSES • 3 CEUs

FEB 8 • 1:00-4:50PM

Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel 

2101 North Oak Street 

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

1:00 - 4:50pm: Exhibitor Set-up (set-up tomorrow also)

12:00 - 1:00pm: Registration (registration tomorrow also)

Thursday: 1:00 - 1:50pm (1 CEU)

When you need money, you need it then!

Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare for a loan.

Boards should be proactive in preparing for loans and managers should understand the process. There may arise a need for capital to fund essential projects, infrastructure upgrades, or unexpected expenses.

• A well-considered loan can enhance property values, improve amenities, and maintain a thriving community
• Taking strategic steps to prepare for a loan, demonstrates financial responsibility
• Emergencies happen! Be prepared.

Ensure your board is equipped to invest in its continued prosperity.

Thursday: 2:00 - 2:50pm (1 CEU)

Don't Overlook Important Federal Legislative Issues

Ever-evolving nature of federal legislative policies and regulations can significantly impact your association. 

Boards and managers should anticipate changes, adapt strategies, and proactively address compliance requirements. 

• Take preemptive measure against potential risks
• Avoid legal pitfalls and financial setbacks

Awareness of possible federal legislative issues is a strategic and obligatory imperative for boards and managers.

Thursday: 3:00 - 3:50pm (1 CEU)

Resident Meeting Role Playing

Lights, Camera and Action!

This popular interactive role-playing session utilizes volunteer “actors” from our board member and manager audience. They will play many of the “characters” that you may have dealt with at your meetings.

This role-playing session is an effective and engaging way to address various scenarios and enhance interactive skills. 

The goal is to provide boards and managers with a practical experience that simulates real-life situations they might encounter. 

Thursday: 4:00 - 4:50pm

Annual Meeting

A quick report from the Chapter President 

Awards: Everyone Loves Getting Awards!

Could it be you? : )

The chapter membership is awesome and we want to validate some contributions.

A few examples:

• Blue Ribbon Committee Awards
• President's Award
• Business Partner Awards
• Board Member Awards
• Community Association Awards
• Manager Awards
• PCAM Acknowledgment
• ...and more

Attend and recognize fellow peers while offering inspiration to others.

Thursday - Party

New Location:

PARTY

FEB 8 • 5:00-8:00PM

The Hangout

1181 Celebrity Circle

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

Shuttle bus between Expo hotel and off-site party location.

Party Sponsors:

Friday - Classes

CLASSES • LUNCHEON • EXPO HALL

4 CEUs

FEB 9 • 9:00-4:20PM

Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel 

2101 North Oak Street 

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

9:00 - 11:00am: Exhibitor Set-up (set-up also Thursday)

8:00 - 9:00am: Registration (registration also Thursday)

Friday: 9:00 - 9:50am (1 CEU)

ROOM 1: Insurance: Will it Stop Going Up, Up and Up!

Our panel will discuss the million dollar question: How can insurance premiums go any higher, and what's on the horizon?

Boards and managers also need to take a good look at and understand insurance exclusions as they are an important crucial aspect.

Of course our panel will offer suggestions on how boards and managers can lower their premiums while maintaining their fiduciary responsibility.

Boards and managers must safeguard association assets and mitigate financial risks.

ROOM 2: Dealing with Difficult People

Board and managers are bound to run into and be forced to deal with difficult people. 

Whereas in your personal life, you may be able to avoid difficult people altogether, in the community association context, avoidance is not always possible or advisable. 

• Learn effective strategies
• “Killing them with kindness.”
• Navigate situations successfully
• Legal “Right and Wrongs”

Understanding the legal obligations for dealing with difficult people in a community association is imperative. Knowing how to effectively deal with them could help avoid a cascade of issues down the road.

Friday: 10:00 - 10:50am (1 CEU)

ROOM 1: Capital Projects Without Enough Reserves

Boards and managers may have been reserving based on their current reserve study, but economic factors over the last couple of years (supply chain, inflation, etc) have made some large projects increase substantially and there maybe shortfalls that boards and managers didn’t plan on.

Some topic highlights:

• Rising costs of replacements
• Funding large replacements
• How to determine if your current reserve study needs to be updated
• Funding

Many owners are excited about increased real estate values, but have to understand that many other things went up substantially at the same time.

ROOM 2: Lifestyle Programming For All Size Communities

Lifestyle programming plays a pivotal role in enhancing the sense of community and value of community associations.

No matter what size, every community can have a lifestyle program. 

• The need and benefits of lifestyle programming
• What model fits best in your community
• Managing your lifestyle program

There will also be a fun competition at the end of this presentation so you can experience how much fun lifestyle programming can be!

Friday: 11:00 - 11:50am (1 CEU)

ROOM 1: South Carolina Legislative Update

This session will concentrate on South Carolina legislative policies and regulations. 

Overlooking state legislative matters can lead to unintended consequences that may impact the governance structure, rules, and overall operations for boards, managers and their communities.

The South Carolina CAI Legislative Action Committee will host this session.

ROOM 2: Construction & Pond Issues / Defects

Association property and amenities breaking and requiring maintenance is a common and inevitable aspect for boards and managers. 

Factors such as weather conditions, usage frequency, and the quality of original installations contribute to the breakdown of equipment, structures, and amenities. 

It's also important for boards to recognize the possibility of a beneficial solution if an item qualifies as a construction defect.

Our panel will help boards and managers navigate and manage these challenges efficiently, ensuring a well-maintained and harmonious community environment.

Friday - Expo Lunch

EXHIBITORS • PRIZES • GIVEAWAYS

FUN & FOOD

Friday: 11:50 - 2:50pm

EXPO HALL: 80 Industry Leader Exhibitors and Lunch to Boot!

Three hours to eat and meet!

Enjoy an awesome lunch and refreshments on us. Plus, there's plenty of time to keep up-to-date on a huge variety of industry topics with over 80 industry leader exhibitors.

Along the way pick up great giveaways, enter door prize contests, and collect tickets to win a chapter grand prize.

Do this all while participating in the Expo’s overall “Casino Night” theme (yes, we know it’s daytime). Many exhibitors will be offering, quick, fun, and interactive games.

Lunch Sponsors:

• Enterprise Bank & Trust
• Conserva Irrigation

Check out this great list of industry leaders:

Friday - Classes

Friday: 2:50 - 3:50pm (1 CEU)

ROOM 1: How To Get Residents To Follow the Rules

The enforcement of rules within associations is crucial for the effective functioning of the community and the preservation of property values. 

But, there's just some people that either don't understand or want to follow the rules. The session will offer boards and managers information on how to get these “rule breakers” to play along.

Just a few key points:

• The notice process
• How to proactively keep control of the narrative 
• If applicable, how to conduct hearings 

The enforcement of rules is essential for creating a well-maintained, harmonious, and financially stable community. It upholds property values, fosters community cohesion, and ensures that residents can enjoy a high quality of life within the community.

ROOM 2: Just For PCAMs

The pinnacle of community association management. The PCAM designation is the highest professional recognition available nationwide to managers who specialize in community association management. 

This wide-open session will be an opportunity for PCAMs to bring up and discuss and get answers for issues of a complex nature.

The PCAM attendees will dictate the format of the program. We will have industry leaders on standby to provide information or guidance.

This program is limited to those with the PCAM designation.

Friday: 4:00 - 4:20pm

As we draw the curtains on this exceptional two day Expo, with gratitude and a sense of accomplishment the chapter President will discuss the lessons learned, highlight the relationships formed and thank attendees for being an integral part of this education and networking opportunity.

NO CHARGE for all events for managers, board members and committee members

$250 charge for CAI business partners ($500 for non-CAI business partners). Strict "suit-casing" rules apply. Networking Party only open to managers, board member, committee members and Expo exhibitors.

All items subject to change.

REGISTER HERE (if you have already registered, no need to again)

Hotel discount on rooms can be found HERE (Rooms are limited)

If interested in exhibiting, please contact Ray Dickey ([email protected])

Two classes happening same time and you wish you can go to both?

Don't worry, we will offer an opportunity for you to let us know, and will get back to you for an opportunity to discuss this other topic at a later date.

"First $50 Managers or Board Members Disclaimer": The offer is subject to change or may even be removed. The chapter is not entering into any form of legal obligation. However, as stated those manager or boards (including those already registered) will receive a $50 gift card (at a later date) if they attend the entire 3 hour "Friday: 11:50 - 2:50pm: EXPO HALL: 80 Industry Leader Exhibitors and Lunch to Boot!" session. Eligible attendees will be notified by email during the show and will need to report to the registration desk.

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www.cai-sc.org

(843) 895-2389

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