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Rescheduled From April 22nd!

Elements of

Community Association Insurance

Thursday, September 16th

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

This Class is being offered for

One (1) Manager Credit

Course No.: 962817

Community Associations can be complex and each Association will have their own unique set of exposures and liabilities. During the presentation, the speakers will help simplify and walk you through the insurance process and the major coverages each Community Association needs to be aware of as they purchase their insurance. This course will touch on state statutes, underwriting requirements, different types of carriers available, and coverages all Associations and their managers should understand. Whether you are experienced or just starting in Community Associations, this course will provide a level of content for everyone.

Speakers: Jared Pizzuti and Kevin Halvorsen

of Sihle Insurance

Registration Deadline: 3:00 p.m.,

Tuesday, September 14th

2021 Live Question & Answer Session for

Mobile Home Parks

Thursday, September 23rd

6:00 - 7:45 p.m.

Door Prize Awarded

This class was created for those individuals who took our CM On Demand Mobile Home Park Board Certification Class. There is no subject matter taught - just pure Question & Answers. As the CM On Demand class was pre-recorded there was not a Q&A session included, this class meets that need!

Attended another company's Board Certification Class? No problem! You are still welcome to attend and listen but cannot ask questions. BUT in listening to others' questions, you might get your questions answered! This is a common scenario.

This class is for those Associations governed by Florida Statute 723. Please check your Association’s Governing Documents to ensure that you are governed by this Statute before making a reservation as we would not want you to discover that you took the wrong class.

Featuring Partner, Russ Klemm

Registration Deadline: 3:00 p.m.,

Tuesday, September 21st

Who Does What?

Officers' Duties Breakdown

Thursday, September 30th

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Door Prize Awarded

Think you know what responsibilities each Board Member has? What does the Vice President do? This class will cover the responsibilities of officers on the Board and a few that you may have overlooked and/or had not considered. We will also cover items that every Board Member should know about their Association. Our mission is to maximize the efficiency of your Board by attending this class. This class is taught by Arlene Ring. Partner, Alan Schwartzseid will be available to answer legal questions.

Featuring our Director of Public Relations,

Arlene Ring, and

Partner, Alan Schwartzseid

Registration Deadline: 3:00 p.m.,

Tuesday, September 28th

2021 Live Question & Answer Session for Homeowner Associations

Thursday, October 14th

6:00 - 7:40 p.m.

Door Prize Awarded

This class was created for those individuals who took one of our CM On Demand Homeowner Board Certification Classes. There is no subject matter taught - just pure Question & Answers. As the CM On Demand class was pre-recorded there was not a Q&A session, this class meets that need!

Those individuals who took one of our live Homeowner Board Certification Webinars are also welcome to join this class. Attended another company's Board Certification Class? No problem! You are still welcome to attend and listen but cannot ask questions. BUT in listening to others' questions, you might get your questions answered! This is a common scenario.

This class is for those Associations governed by Florida Statute 720. Please check your Association’s Governing Documents to ensure that you are governed by this Statute before making a reservation as we would not want you to discover that you took the wrong class.

Featuring Partner, Alan Schwartzseid

Registration Deadline: 3:00 p.m.,

Tuesday, October 12th

To Special Assess or Not to Assess?

That is the Question!

Thursday, October 21st

6:00 - 7:30 p. m.

What do you do when your Association is faced with a major project and reserve funds are not adequate to cover the cost? What if you are faced with an unexpected emergency such as clean up after a storm or a pipe bursting unexpectedly? What are your options? In this webinar we are going to discuss the various factors and key components when faced with the decision to fund improvements and repairs. Topics will include: Project Cost Financing, Special Assessments, Documentation, Collateral, Loan Structure, Term Loans and Non-Revolving Line of Credit, Revolving Lines of Credit and Their Uses, Repayment and Prepayment, and Which Players Should be Involved in the Process and Decision Making.

Featuring, Cathi Dorn & Randy Pennington

of SouthState Bank and

Partner Alan Schwartzseid

Registration Deadline: 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 19th

Coyotes, Bears, & Toads - Oh My!

Thursday, October 28th

6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Door Prize Awarded

Florida is being over-run with several invasive and nuisance animals:

Coyotes are running rampart killing pets;
Bears are entering our communities with no fear;
Poisonous cane toads are encroaching on Central Florida with fatal results for our pets;
Irresponsible pet owners allow their dogs to run free to possibly attack your residents and other pets.

This class is based on one of the most talked about subjects on social media - especially on Nextdoor. This class will deal with the nuisance animal population that is increasing and affecting residents of communities. What steps, if any, can an Association take to deal with these nuisance animals? The objective of this class will help you identify the problem and suggest possible solutions to this growing area of concern. This class was one of most requested classes from Board Members over the past two years. Our Attorney and two Guest Speakers will host this class.

Featuring Senior Partner, Ken Clayton

and Guest Speakers

Leo Cross of Florida Wildlife Trappers, and

Lauren Barth from Florida Wildlife Commission

Registration Deadline: 3:00 p.m.,

Tuesday, October 26th

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CM On Demand

Board Certification Classes

We now have two new On Demand classes!

Paradigm Presents: The T's of Telecommunications for Communities

Speakers - Don & Elise Johnson of Paradigm Broadband Group

What’s the difference between fiber and copper systems? Is there compensation from providers to communities for individual subscription services available? Have you considered a bulk agreement for internet or TV services at a discounted price? Find out what’s on the table for your community. We welcome you to join our Valued Business Partner, the CEO of Paradigm Broadband Group, an expert in the broadband industry, as he describes "The T’s of Telecommunications," covering such topics as technologies to consider, terms to negotiate, tactics to look out for and timing.

Working With Acts of God

Speaker - Senior Partner Neal McCulloh & Lou Biron of Sihle Insurance

Normally, Community Associations just have to contend with hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, sinkholes, and severe storms. Last year brought us a pandemic with far-reaching repercussions. Our Senior Partner, Neal McCulloh, and Guest Industry Speaker, Lou Biron of Sihle Insurance, will address the legalities, serious issues arising in preparation and the aftermath of these acts of God, and possible solutions to these life changing challenges.

We now feature three Board Certification Classes, as well as our 2020 Vendor Panel discussion "Oh, What A Night!," "Paradigm Presents: The T's of Telecommunications for Communities" and "Working With Acts of God" all on demand.

You can take these classes at 2:00 a.m. on a Saturday, or whenever your heart desires. There are deadlines to view the Board Certification classes.

Some points to remember:

Please don’t sign up for a Board Certification class unless you have put aside 2 – 2 ½ hours to view within twenty-one (21) calendar days of making the reservation. ("Oh, What A Night!," "The T's of Telecommunications for Communities," and "Working With Acts of God" have no restrictions.

DO NOT SHARE THIS LINK. This is an automated system and if you share it with someone else, they will not receive credit. Each person must complete the reservation form themselves. If you want to take more than one class (e.g., the HOA and the Condo class), complete two separate forms, putting the Association’s name that you are signing up to receive certification for.

If we do not receive a survey within twenty-four hours of your completion of the class (be honest as the webinar software is a tattletale and will let us know if you are naughty), we regret that we cannot provide your certification.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive your Certificate within five (5) business (not calendar) days.

For the most part, this is an automated system. Please read the website reservation form and your Confirmation and Instructions email in depth as it will expedite receiving your Certificate.

Please review your website Reservation form before hitting the "Submit" button as errors will prohibit it from going through. Wait up to three minutes to see the receipt banner which is the confirmation it went through.

So, pop the popcorn, pour your favorite beverage, grab your pen and pad, settle in your easy chair, and view this class on your computer, smart phone, or tablet!

To find our new CM On Demand classes, click on the button below. Then simply select which class you want to take. Upon completing a short registration form, you will receive an instructional email with the link to the class and instructions on how to receive your Certificate of Attendance.

Another personalized service from Clayton & McCulloh, the firm that Embraces Community. Shouldn't your Association have a law firm that puts you first?

Here's What People Are Saying About the

Board Certification Classes!

About the HOA Class: "I feel more confident now having been informed. Before viewing the "I Walk the Line" presentation, I didn't know what I didn't know. Now I realize that I need a better student of the laws in order to be a better board member." David Doster - Countryside PUD Unit XIIA HOA

About the COA Class: "As a new individual to condominium living and being on their board, this was an excellent introduction. Would highly recommend this course to board members ASAP in their application process." James Pinkerton - Old Ponte Vedra Beach Condominium.

About the MHP Class: "This was very informative ane enlightening. The length of the seminar was good and the information covered was most appropriate." Thomas Stamates - Water Oak Estates HOA

Don't Want to Take the

Certification Class?

If you prefer not to take the certification class, please use the button below to request an Affidavit "opting out" of taking the class.

Request Affidavit

Did You File Your Annual Corporate Report?

The deadline for Florida corporations – both for profit and for non-profit – to file their annual Corporate Report is May 1st. The State begins to administratively dissolve corporations in September if the report has not been filed by the first of September.

Why is it important to file your Corporate Report? Besides complying with State regulations, it protects the corporate entity and those individuals serving it. At one time or another, many Associations are under the mistaken belief that if they do not file a Corporate Report, their Association simply ceases to exist. To one extent, that is true, but regrettably that is an incomplete assumption with serious consequences. Your Association may still have all the responsibilities of operating the Association and property owned by the Association including maintenance. But what has also been accomplished is that the failure to file has opened up the Board of Directors to personal liability. We have all seen the corporate movie thrillers where the term “piercing the corporate veil” is thrown around a lot. Well, you may have given the opposing side a very large gift because they can now pierce the corporate veil, and instead of having the Association possibly liable for damages in litigation – now individual members of the Board (or the ones listed on the last filed corporate report) could now be personally liable and can be sued individually with no protection.

If you have not yet filed your corporate report, please do so immediately. The State may waive reinstatement fees if you do it quickly. If you would like assistance with this task or have more questions, please call us.

Time for a New Manager or a New Vendor?

We Can Help!

It's that time of the year again when Associations are thinking "Wow! This is more work than I want to do" or "Not sure about our present manager - maybe we should look into possibly hiring a new one?" Does this describe how you are feeling?

If so we can help. Whether you are a client or a non-client, we provide a complimentary Management Company Referral Service to help you find a Manager or a new Manager! If you have a Manager presently, we always recommend trying to work it out with them as you have a history which is quite valuable. If you are uncomfortable about approaching your current Manager or Management Company, as one of our clients, we can contact the company or manager to see if we can assist in resolving the issues.

Do you need a landscape, insurance, painting, or roofing company? We can help! We also offer a complimentary Vendor Referral Service to help you find vendors who work with associations like yours. We have many vendors that we can refer to you and your fellow board members to help make your job easier.

For more information on this service, please call our Director of Public Relations at our office via extension 129 or at (407) 808-2553 after hours/weekends. You can also make a request by clicking the button below.

Make Request

Have You Submitted Your Current

Board Information to Us?

Clients, it is very important to submit your current Board information to us within thirty days of being elected. Simply use this link. Why is it important? Check out the reasons on this form.

Coming in late August - brand new service - a link for non-clients to update their Board Information.

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See Social Media as a Communication Tool Rather Than a Trend

By On Target Digital Marketing

Social media was created to be just that — social. While now it’s easy to lament how certain platforms have devolved into popularity contests or places for misinformation to win out, the most successful pages are the ones who engage with their audience. These brands understand that talking with people instead of at them wins new followers. Don’t let comments go untouched or a tag go unrecognized.

From a logistics standpoint, communication between accounts tells a social media algorithm “hey, these guys are doing a great job of using our platform to communicate. We’ll let more people see this content. Clearly something is working.” The minutiae of algorithms change all the time and vary across platforms. But one thing is certain: the more people you have engage with your content (especially through comments), the more likely your content will be seen by a broader audience.

“Wait, that’s it? That’s all it takes?” Yes, seriously. All it takes for a meaningful, lasting social media presence are these three pillars. But how your group applies those pillars on a variety of platforms is where all the fun begins. At On Target, we’re in the business of meaningful social media marketing — not blowing smoke with a big numbers game. Not everyone will be the perfect audience to buy your product. Our goal with every client is to use marketing to drill down to the audience who wants to engage with your company, foster those relationships, and keep them coming back for more. Fake numbers have no place in the real world. That’s why we encourage a steady stream of content and quality organic social media strategies to give your brand longevity and honesty with customers that will outlast the latest algorithm. If you don’t know where to get started with your social media strategy, give us a call or send us an email.

Contact On Target at (407) 830-4550 for more information or visit www.ontargetdigitalmarketing.com.

The CM Florida Statute Service

Yeppers! You asked for it! And it is now here! The Florida Statute Service. Through the years, our clients have requested copies of the Florida Statutes in a presentation format and we have now answered their call. There are four books:

Homeowners Association (Chapter 720)

Condominium Association (Chapter 718)

Mobile Home Park (Chapter 723)

Cooperatives (Chapter 719)

Each book features a custom handsome forest green binder with gold inlay. Chapters are tabbed and each page has been placed in a sheet protector. The Books include the various Statutes relevant to the particular book’s community type plus a bonus of numerous educational, legal informational articles on the basics of operating your Community Association.

Complimentary annual updates to the books will be provided electronically on the 15th of September and January of each year. The cost of each book is $70.00 (includes tax). Order by clicking the button below.

Order Florida Statute Book

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Most Awesome Board Member Mugs

Do you know of a Board Member that is really awesome? Would you like to thank another Board Member for their service? Managers – here’s a way to show your appreciation to your Board Members! Buy one or more of our beautiful gold metallic Most Awesome Board Member Mugs. Order your mug today! You may have it shipped to you or pick up at a seminar/our Maitland office.

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