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Published Articles:
“Whether Self or Professionally Managed...
It Takes A Team To Manage The Village ”

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As published in the Sept. 2007 ACTHA newsletter.
“Training Babes in Board Land”
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As published in Condo Lifestyles,
April 2007.
“Turnover Time-What are condo owners to do when developer goes away?”
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As published in the Chicago Tribune,
12/17/06.
“Small Communities Still Need To Mind Their Own Business”
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As published in the Chicago Tribune,
12/15/06.
“Annual Calendar Can Keep An Association On Track”
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As published in the Chicago Tribune,
12/1/06.
“Steps To Ensure Good Contractor Work”
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As published in the Chicago Sun-Times,
12/23/05.
"Supply & Demand: Renters look to condos for location and amenities"
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As published in the Chicago Tribune,
9/11/05.
"Finding A Property Manager Who's Right For Your Association"
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As published in the Chicago Tribune,
5/6/05.
"Self-Managed Associations Need Professional Standards"
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As published in the Chicago Tribune, 12/5/03.
"Maximize Your Time...And Your Investment"
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As published in the July/August 2003 ACTHA newsletter.
Handouts from AAI Seminars may be found on our Events/Seminars page
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Published Articles | Radio Shows
Radio Shows
Every Friday from 12-1pm, Community Associations Institute sponsors Common Interest Radio featuring industry experts that cover different topics affecting association living.  A live webcast can also be heard at www.CAI-Illinois.org.

Below are excerpts from Common Interest Radio Shows that AAI has participated in as broadcasted on WBIG-AM 1280.  These radio programs have been made available with the expressed consent of CAI-Illinois.
 
May 19, 2006
"How To Run An Efficient Board Meeting"


Consultant’s Perspective:
 Angela Falzone, Property Consultant, Association Advocates Inc.

Management Perspective:
 Jamie Falconer, Manager, Foster Premier Management

Hosted By:
 Jordan Shifrin, Partner and Attorney At Law, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

Topics Include: Board vs. Owner Roles, Manager’s Role, Motions and Tabled Issues, Annual Meeting Schedules, Avoid Board Member Burnout, Open Meetings vs. Closed Meetings, Open Forums, Agendas, etc

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January 27, 2006
"Developer Turnovers"


Legal Perspective: Jeffrey Youngerman, Attorney At Law, Flaherty, Jacobson & Youngerman

Management Perspective:
 Angela Falzone, Property Consultant, Association Advocates Inc.

Hosted By: 
Bill DeMille, President, Chicagoland Management & Realty, Inc.

Topics Include: Developer Legal Obligations, Turnover Procedures & Timeframes; What Buyer’s Should Look For; Deficiency Studies & Audits; How To Avoid Litigation, etc.

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August 5, 2005
"Elections, Annual Meetings & Absentee Balloting"


Management Perspective:
 Angela Falzone, Property Consultant, Association Advocates Inc.

Legal Perspective:
 Jordan Shifrin, Partner and Attorney At Law, Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

Hosted By:
 Kara Gould-Cermak, President, Rowell, Inc.

Topics Include:  Election Procedures; Meeting Notifications; How To Implement Absentee Balloting; Removal of Officers; etc.

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