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New Executive Vice President Appointed by Washington Metropolitan Chapter of Community Associations Institute

Annandale, Va. – The Washington Metropolitan Chapter of Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Crystal L. Danielson to the position of Executive Vice President.

New Program Director Appointed by Washington Metropolitan Chapter of Community Associations Institute

Annandale, Va. – The Washington Metropolitan Chapter of Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) is pleased to announce the staff addition of Rebecca E. Managan, CMP to the position of Program Director.

In her new position, she assumes the responsibility of planning and executing Chapter programs. Rebecca will also plan and coordinate sponsorships and other fundraising activities associated with Chapter programs.

Steps You can Take to Safeguard Your Community - Educational Event for Condominium and Home-owners Presented by WMCCAI

Annandale, Va. – Join an interactive panel to get the full scope of ways to safeguard your community. The panel, comprised of representatives from a national security company, local law enforcement, and an attorney will discuss the crimes taking place in community associations, their impact, and the steps that can be taken to reduce liability.

Examine the roles of the Board, security companies, and police in crime prevention and enforcement. Understand the liability exposure for associations, hear current information about crimes such as vandalism, drugs, theft, burglary, gangs, and violent acts that are happening in your community and steps to discourage and prevent them. Time will be available for the panel members to answer questions from the attendees. This program is presented by Community Associations Institute’s Washington Metropolitan Chapter (WMCCAI).

WMCCAI Takes Part in "Make a Difference Day – The National Day of Doing Good" - Members to Complete Various Building Renovation Projects at D.C.’s N Street Village

Annandale, Va. – On October 26^th, members of Washington Metropolitan Chapter of Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) will take part in national "Make a Difference Day" by completing various building rehabilitation projects at D.C.'s N Street Village, and then serve lunch to its patrons. Building rehabilitation projects will include: painting several areas of the facility, building an administrative office, replacing carpet with vinyl flooring, rehabbing the common bathroom, and landscaping the grounds.

Washington Metropolitan Chapter CAI Announces 2003 Leadership

Annandale, Va. – Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) recently announced the Chapter leadership for 2003. WMCCAI serves the educational, business, and networking needs of community associations in 20 cities/counties in the Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Members include condominium, cooperative, and homeowner associations as well as those who provide services and products to associations.

Annandale, Va. –  Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) announced its 2003 Officers of the Board of Directors at the Chapter’s annual “Jump Start January” event. The event was held at the Holiday Inn – Tysons Corner in McLean, Va. Therese Lyons, Director of Public Liaison for the President George W. Bush-created USA Freedom Corps, challenged the audience of nearly 200 community association leaders to dedicate themselves to volunteerism within their own community and beyond. USA Freedom Corps is President Bush’s effort to foster a culture of service, citizenship, and responsibility.

Annandale, Va. – Maybe there’s no such thing as the perfect community, however there are exceptional communities that, quite simply, work well. Well enough to excel in all facets of operation from building community spirit to developing a sound budget to creating crime prevention programs.

Community Exemplifies Clear Devotion to Service

Annandale, Va. – Heritage Hunt Homeowners Association, Inc. (Heritage Hunt) will be awarded the prestigious Humanitarian Association of the Year Award by Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) at the Chapter’s 2003 Conference & Expo in March. According to one of the judges of the competition, “Heritage Hunt Homeowners Association has a clear devotion to serving the community that goes beyond financial support for charitable organizations.”

More than 1,400 Area Residents Will Celebrate Day at One of Last Events at the Washington Convention Center

Annandale, Va. – It seems fitting that more than 1,400 area residents are anticipated to celebrate “Community Associations Day” at what will be one of the last events to be held at the Washington Convention Center in downtown DC.

Community associations, comprised of residents of condominium and homeowner associations and cooperatives and the service providers who serve them, strive to build strong residential communities—and strong residential communities, according to the DC proclamation “are the heart of city life and are essential for fostering civic responsibility and pride in the city.”

Five Trustees from Washington Metropolitan Chapter

Annandale, Va. – Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, responsive, competent community associations, recently named its new officers and members of the Board of Trustees. The 15,000-member organization and its 55 chapters represent homeowners, cooperatives, condominium and community associations, and the professionals who provide products and services to planned communities.

Three Directors from Washington Metropolitan Chapter

Annandale, Va. – Community Associations Institute (CAI) Research Foundation, CAI's data collection and research arm founded to mobilize contributions from research projects involving association-governed communities, recently announced its new Board of Directors. CAI is a 15,000-member organization and its 55 chapters represent homeowners, cooperatives, condominium and community associations, and the professionals who provide products and services to planned communities.

Annandale, Va. –  The Washington Metropolitan Chapter of Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) is pleased to announce the staff addition of Janelle Sealey to the position of Marketing Manager.

In her new position, she assumes the responsibility of planning and executing membership, media relations, marketing, and community outreach activities. Janelle will serve as the Managing Editor of Quorum^TM—the Chapter's monthly magazine.

Janelle brings to the Chapter four years of marketing experience. Over the past year, Life Services in Silver Spring, Md. employed her as a Marketing/Public Relations Consultant. Previous to that, she has had strategic planning experience at Mc Cann-Erickson Worldwide and marketing experience at the Hilton Hotel Corporation and Devito/Verdi Advertising Agency. She also brings editorial experience from Honey Magazine. 

Annandale, Va. –  Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) members donated their time and resources by landscaping the grounds of the Ronald McDonald House at INOVA Fairfax Hospital on Saturday, May 17, 2003.

Annandale, Va.- On July 16, 2003, the Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) will host its Fair Housing Seminar from 9:00a.m.-11:30 a.m. Join WMCCAI to hear from seasoned professionals from Housing Opportunities Made Equal, Inc.(HOME), to learn about Fair Housing and how it affects you.

WMCCAI Exemplifies Community and Leadership with National Awards

Annandale, Va. –  The Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) was recognized with three Chapter Achievement Awards and a Membership Retention award at the Community Associations Institute (CAI) National Conference and Exposition in Dallas, TX, on May 1-3, 2003.  These awards are designed to recognize chapters nationally, excelling in all aspects of their operation.  In addition, WMCCAI members were honored for their exemplary contributions to the Chapter. 

Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute Receives  National Recognition For Winning Programs

Annandale, Va. –  The Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI) has been elected to the 2003 Associations Advance America Honor Roll, a national awards competition sponsored by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in Washington, DC.

WMCCAI Announces Its  Sponsor-A-Community Association Program

Annandale, Va. –  Community associations are looking for qualified, dedicated professionals to sponsor their communities. The Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute recognized this need by implementing the Sponsor-A-Community Association program.

Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute (WMCCAI)
Proudly Announces 2005 Leadership