Uncategorized

I know that no one wants to think about it, but that dreaded time has come again. It’s time to get to work on the annual Association budget. While the budget process is very straight forward, the emotions it often brings out in owners, board members, and residents are not. The budget process has to balance competing interests, some want the lowest possible increase while some want more services, better amenities, or improved maintenance. All of these have to be balanced with what is required in addition to the resources of the Association and its owners.

A few budget facts you should know: Continue reading

Managers and Board Members: Registration is now open for The Show: Orlando! Visit our website at www.theshowfl.com to check out the schedule and CEU class offerings and to register!
 
Service Providers: Booths are still available at The Show: Orlando. Don’t miss your opportunity to network with community association board members and managers. Reserve your booth today.

Registration is now open for The Show: Orlando. We are pleased to offer multiple opportunities to obtain CEU credits, as well as offering a Board Certification Course. Visit our website at www.theshowfl.com to view the schedule, explore the educational options, and register for The Show!

CEU Classes

The Show: Orlando is pleased to bring you the following CEU classes. All classes are offered free of charge and will be held at The Show: Orlando on September 26, 2014 at the Orlando World Center Marriott.

Preregistration is not required, but is strongly recommended. Continue reading

Sometimes we need to take a breath and realize how truly blessed we are to live in this country. Recently I was complaining about something rather insignificant…..a little embarrassed about this…having to park too far from the entrance to the store I needed to visit. Megan, my daughter, looked at me and said, “That’s such a first-world problem!” That one simple statement really hit me hard and has stuck with me ever since. Continue reading

Please forgive me for hijacking the FCAP newsletter this week, but I want to give you some important news. Last week we revealed the new FCAP logo and made reference to the changes that are coming soon. I want you to be the first to see them and also want to give you the reasons behind why we are making the changes.

Beginning early next week, all of the websites associated with FCAP – flcaj.com, theshowfl.com, condojobs.com, and fcaponline.net will redirect to our new website FCAPgroup.com.  From there you can easily access the different services that FCAP offers. Although it is not general knowledge (and still has a couple of kinks to work out), the site is live and accessible if you’d like to take a look. Continue reading

Part 2

CondoJobs Director, Lisa Pinder and FCAP Director, Lisa Whitson recently sat down to discuss realistic expectations of the job market for new community association managers in Florida. Here is Part 2 of that series.

Continue reading

Part 1

CondoJobs Director, Lisa Pinder and FCAP Director, Lisa Whitson recently sat down to discuss realistic expectations of the job market for new community association managers in Florida. Here is Part 1 of a 2-Part Series that is an easy read but so very important to keep on hand for CAMs looking for their first CAM position.

Job Openings > Searching CAMs
LW: This is great advice given what you shared with me that there are fewer open positions than searching CAMs. It’s an upside down market. Giving CAMs every opportunity to be more competitive is important to FCAP. Continue reading

The first FCAP membership renewals will begin hitting inboxes over the next few weeks. As you are evaluating your future with FCAP, I’d like to thank you for supporting Florida’s only statewide professional organization and those who work in or serve the community association industry. I’d like to remind you of the importance of the organization and encourage you to renew your commitment to FCAP and your profession. Continue reading