
Concerning CAMs
A podcast series for Community Association Managers (CAMs) and others, such as association board members, who are interested in contemporary issues related to HOA and condo association management.
Episodes
32 episodes
Using Financial Statements
In this episode we join Rayne McGreevy, CAM who is with Stroemer and Company, LLC as a Director and CIRA Co-Practice Leader. In this episode she guides listeners through the various aspects of using financial statements.Episode Notes...
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Season 1
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15:40

Budgeting With Boards: What CAMs Need to Know
In this episode we join Hope Cadunzi with Stroemer & Company. Hope, a licensed CAM, and is a bookkeeper with Stroemer. During this podcast Hope explains how to organize budgeting with boards. Reserve studies and other relevant aspects of bu...
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Season 1
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24:40

Roof Maintenance Programs: What We Need to Know
In this episode we sit with Jack Reynolds who is responsible for business development with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal. Topics include use of annual inspection, maintenance programs and the best strategies to employ to keep your roof healt...
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11:17

Alcohol Food and Beverage: Addressing the Challenges
The episode is a discussion of things that CAMs and board members should consider when it comes to serving alcohol, food and beverages at association or BYOB events. Episode Notes:Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny,...
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15:37

Budget and Cash Flows
In this episode we sit with Rayne McGreevy, CAM who is with Stroemer and Company, LLC as a Director and CIRA Co-Practice Leader. The focus of the topic for this podcast is Budget and Cash Flows. Rayne guides listeners through the various nuance...
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15:00

Office of the Florida Condominium Ombudsman: What Board Members and CAMs Need to Know
Today we joined Spencer Hennings, Esq. , Florida's Condominium Ombudsman. Spencer was appointed by Governor DeSantis to his role in July 2020. Our conversation today is an overview of the services provided by the office of Ombudsman Hennings.&n...
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11:28

Accounting: How Associations are Taxed
In this episode we join Marc Whitfield, CPA, CFST, Mtax, who works with Stroemer and Company, LLC as a CPA and Tax Practice Leader. In this episode he guides listeners through the various aspects of taxation as it relates to Common Interest Rea...
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Season 1
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12:26

Reserves: What Not to Do!
In this episode we join Rayne McGreevy, CAM who is with Stroemer and Company, LLC as a Director and CIRA Co-Practice Leader. In this episode Rayne reviews the Florida Statute requirements related to reserves and highlights what Boards and CAMs ...
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Season 1
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12:46

Selecting a Roof Contractor
In this episode we sit with Jack Reynolds who is responsible for business development with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal. Topics include checking references, verifying and communicating the scope of work, necessity of performance bonds, safe...
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Season 1
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11:42

AC Maintenance: What We Need to Know
In this episode we sit with Dave Engle with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal's AC Division to discuss AC Maintenance. The focus is on maintenance strategies to extend the life of HVAC systems.Episode Notes:Host & Produ...
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11:36

HVAC Equipment: What CAMs Need to Know
In this episode we sit with Dave Engle with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal's AC Division to discuss HVAC Equipment. Topics include outdated refrigerant (R-22) and the newer (R-410A) refrigerant. Also a review of the benefits of the newe...
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11:37

Unit Owner Versus Association: What is Covered, What is Not
Unit Owner Versus Association: What is Covered, What is NotIn this episode we sit down with Jeff Sanders, Client Advisor at Gulfshore Insurance to discuss what is and isn’t covered by your association Property policy, and who’s po...
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Season 1
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11:34

Irrigation Systems: What CAMs Need to Know
In this episode we join Dusty Fontaine who is responsible for Irrigation Business Development with Greenscapes SW Florida. With 47 years of experience working with irrigation systems he sheds light on what we need to know about irrigation...
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Season 1
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23:30

Most Notorious Pests in the Landscape
Most Notorious Pests in the LandscapeIn this episode we join Linda Ray Nelson, President of Greenscapes SW Florida for a conversation about pests that CAMs and Board members should be aware in Association properties. Linda Nelson shares...
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Season 1
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15:58

Community Association Management: Historical Reflections
In this episode we sit with two industry veterans, guest host, Dr. Beth Hagan and Mr. Mark Benson, who discuss the changes that have taken place in community association management through the decades. Dr. Beth Hagan, M.Ed., MBA ...
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Season 1
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21:53

Educating Boards on Financials
In this episode we join Hope Cadunzi with Stroemer & Company. Hope works with Stroemer as a bookkeeper and walks listeners through the various aspects of dealing with accounting financials.Episode Notes:Host & Prod...
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Season 1
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16:37

Roof Warranties: What CAMs Need to Know
In this episode we sit with Jack Reynolds who is responsible for business development with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal. We discuss various roofing systems, roof warranties, how to extend them and the difference between a contractor's warra...
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Season 1
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9:42

New Technology in AC Systems
In this episode we sit with Dave Engle with Advanced Roofing and Sheet Metal's AC Division to discuss relevant technology that can be implemented in AC systems. We explore Wi-Fi thermostats, UV lighting for sanitation and more.Episod...
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Season 1
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11:14

Managing the Board
CAMs play an important role in helping board members to comply with the statutes. This episode is full of suggestions that will help CAMs when they are working with HOA and Condo boards.Episode Notes:Host & Producer
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Season 1
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16:31

Hostile Residents: How to Respond
In these challenging times, now more than ever, we find members who are stressed in our condo and HOA communities. This episode explores things CAMs and board members need to consider in responding to hostile residents.Episode Notes:...
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16:52

Fining: Committee Facts
This episode will highlight for CAMs and board members what they need to consider with regard to fining; and the procedures to follow to avoid difficult circumstances with condo and association residents.Episode Notes:Host...
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Season 1
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14:20

What is Gambling and How to Respond to Challenges
The episode explores what CAMs and board members should be aware of when it comes to gambling on association property.Episode Notes:Host & Producer: Kevin S. Konecny, CAMEmail:
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14:17

Emotional Support Animals: What's New
This episode explores the Florida statue as it relates to emotional support animals. In addition, the episode explores the Fair Housing Act, service animals and support animals. Boards members and CAMs will understand what they need to know whe...
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Season 1
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20:17

COVID-19: Association General Exclusions
In this episode we sit down with Jeff Sanders, Client Advisor at Gulfshore Insurance to discuss some of the standard policy exclusions as well as carrier specific exclusions that association managers and board members may not be aware of. ...
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12:52

Insurance: Protect Your Association with Risk Management Guidelines
In this episode, we chat with Joe Thompson, Partner, Client Advisor at Gulfshore Insurance, about how an association can best mitigate the risks associated with vendors who work on association property.Episode Notes:Host &...
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Season 1
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12:52
