Casino Night - CAI-CV

SEPTEMBER 2015
Coachella Valley Community Associations Institute Magazine
Griffin Ranch
INSIDE
Griffin Ranch
Sinkhole 101….
2015 CAI-CV Elections
ALL ABOUT WOOD
Wood Maintenance, Repair,
and Replacement
Is the Sun Damaging Your Wood?
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TAD BLACK, PRESIDENT
Associa OnCall
San Diego Area: 760.436.3441 Coachella Valley: 760.773.4463
Orange County: 949.390.2977
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TRACIE BLANKENSHIP, DIRECTOR
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RHONDA DREWS, DIRECTOR
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COACHELLA VALLEY CHAPTER 2015
The materials contained in this publication are designed to provide our members with accurate, timely
and authoritative information with regard to the subject
covered. However, the CAI Coachella Valley Chapter is
not engaging in the rendering of legal, accounting or
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Chapter has not verified and/or endorsed the contents
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FEATURES
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Griffin Ranch
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Sinkhole 101….
By John Walters-Clark
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2015 CAI-CV Elections
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Is the Sun Damaging Your Wood?
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By Tim Hoss
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Wood Maintenance, Repair,
and Replacement
By Dan H. Stites
CHAPTER EVENTS
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Awards Night
2015 Awards Night Nomination Form
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Manager On the Run
Best Practices - Communication
By Steven Shuey
CHAPTER NEWS
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CAI-CV Chapter
New & Renewing Members
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Meet The Leadership
Committee Chair
Casino Night, Chair Jerod Pannell
By Erin H. Fujioka
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Chapter Upcoming Events
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FROM THE CHAPTER
President’s
Message
Tad Black, Associa OnCall
CAI-CV Chapter Board President
Can you feel it? The “season” is just around the corner! Maybe it’s just the anticipation that the temperatures
are finally going to start dropping, but I am very much
looking forward to a great season here at CAI-CV! There
are already a number of great things in the works for the
remainder of this year and we’re in the planning stages for
2016, when CAI-CV will celebrate its 35th Anniversary!
CAI-CV will hold its first elections for open Board of
Director seats beginning on September 25, with the newly
elected directors announced at our annual meeting on
Wednesday, October 28th. There are four open seats and
five candidates. Meet the candidates who are running by
turning to page 16 and make sure you get online to vote.
Members will be receiving voting instructions from the
professional elections firm, The Inspectors of Election, in
mid-September.
CAI-CV will also be releasing a new committee solicitation program in October and I hope that all of you will
consider volunteering for one of CAI-CV’s fifteen standing
committees. Volunteering just a little of your time each
month is the best way to maximize your membership with
CAI-CV. You will meet board members, managers and
business partners who are committed to the success of the
Chapter.
I want to encourage all of our members to continue to
increase their education and designations by taking CAI
courses. Nearly all of CAI’s courses are now offered online.
Everything from manager education to business partner
education is available at your convenience. For managers who are working on their next designations, CAI-CV
is offering the M206 Course on Financial Management on
October 1st and 2nd here in Palm Desert.
In late September, we will be releasing the new Marketing Plan of sponsorships and advertising opportunities for
2016. The Programs Committee has compiled a fantastic
slate of educational programs, and the schedule for next
year has been re-arranged to include more lunch programs
during the season.
2016 is going to be a very special year for CAI-CV since
it is our 35th year anniversary. We are looking for ideas on
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CHAPTER NEWS
CAI-CV Chapter New & Renewing Members
how best to promote this important milestone. Please call
the office with your ideas.
Our new printed directories will be published in October and we will begin a tradition of publishing them each
year in the fall. Thank you to all the volunteers who have
helped to make this happen.
On Friday, September 11, CAI-CV will host its next
Program Lunch and Mini Trade Show. The topic is Managing Short-Term Rentals. Registration begins at 11:15 a.m.
at Palm Valley Country Club. On September 23-26, CAI is
offering the Large Scale Manager Workshop for managers
in Scottsdale, Arizona. Also on September 25, the Casino
Night Committee is preparing a fantastic 1920’s party with a
“Speakeasy” theme. There are new games this year including video horse race betting, and the attire and atmosphere
will be something you don’t want to miss! The statewide
Legal Forum will be held at the Hilton in Long Beach on
Friday, October 16 – this is one event I recommend for all
our members. It’s a great way to stay educated on legislative issues and case law that impact our industry. CAI-CV’s
first Oktoberfest is scheduled for Friday, October 23 at
Sunshine Landscape.
If you have not already done so, I strongly encourage
you to nominate at least one person, committee, manager
or association for our annual awards night being held on
November 6th at Bermuda Dunes Country Club. This year’s
event has a lively Mardi Gras theme and will once again
be an event that you won’t want to miss. NOMINATION
FORMS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 25th so
please get one in today. What better way to recognize those
who work so hard all year for our industry and chapter.
Forms are available online at CAI-CV.ORG or in this issue
on page 20.
Here is a good pearl of wisdom that I thought was appropriate as we look to the start of a new season;
“The chief beauty about time is that you cannot waste
it in advance. The next year, the next day, the next hour
are lying ready for you, as perfect, as unspoiled, as if you
had never wasted or misapplied a single moment in all
your life.
You can turn over a new leaf every hour if you
choose.” – Arnold Bennett
All my best to all of you.
Tad Black
Director of Maintenance Services Associa, OnCall
NEW BUSINESS PARTNERS
DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORATION
Allison Garcia
(909) 486-0425
[email protected]
SOUTHWEST PLUMBING, INC.
Gregory Helmer
(760) 343-2345
[email protected]
RENEWING BUSINESS PARTNERS
FLANDERS PAINTING
Gary Flanders
(760) 341-4345
[email protected]
JESSUP AUTO PLAZA
Jack Bunnell
(760) 328-9999 Ext. 4642
[email protected]
MORENO AND SONS PAINTING, INC.
Richard Moreno
(760) 343-3141
[email protected]
PWLC II, INC.
Paul Rasmussen
(760) 323-9341
[email protected]
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
Vera Cortez
(760) 809-9691
[email protected]
WICR
Fred Wanke
(888) 388-9427
[email protected]
RENEWING MULTI-CHAPTER MEMBERSHIPS FOR BUSINESS PARTNERS
1 STOP POOL PROS, INC.
Rachel Noesser
(800) 880-6919 Ext. 210
[email protected]
COMMERCEWEST BANK, N.A.
Linda Cardoza
(949) 251-6959
[email protected]
SEACOAST COMMERCE BANK
Ken Carteron
(775) 453-9131
[email protected]
NEW MANAGER MEMBERSHIPS
ALDERWOOD RESORT MANAGEMENT
Andrew Hall
(214) 797-5289
[email protected]
WHITESTAR MANAGEMENT
Christopher Bremseth
(760) 773-0123
[email protected]
Debra Hall
(760) 773-0123 Ext. 108
[email protected]
RENEWING MANAGER MEMBERSHIPS
CHAPARRAL ASSOCIATION
Jacqueline Wright
[email protected]
THE GAFFNEY GROUP, INC.
Bobbie Gaffney, AMS, PCAM
(760) 327-0301
[email protected]
DESERT RESORT MANAGEMENT
Carolyn Quintana, CMCA, AMS
(760) 775-5858
[email protected]
THE MANAGEMENT TRUST-MONARCH
MANAGEMENT GROUP A DIVISION
Grace Paluck
(760) 776-5100 Ext. 344
[email protected]
Carol Whitlock, PCAM
(760) 346-1161
[email protected]
Nancy Parkinson, CMCA, AMS
(760) 346-1161 Ext. 146
[email protected]
Nena Rutherford-Milward,
CMCA, AMS, PCAM
(760) 777-8807
[email protected]
Renee Gumbel, CMCA, AMS
(708) 774-7195
[email protected]
Vanessa Landrum
(760) 346-1161
[email protected]
HERITAGE VILLAGE MASTER
ASSOCIATION
Dennis Elam, CMCA
(760) 772-5755
[email protected]
PALM CANYON VILLA’S
Ray Hungerford
(760) 324-4835
[email protected]
NATIONAL CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
PACIFIC PREMIER BANK
Terri Hamilton, CMCA
(714) 415-4857
[email protected]
NEW VOLUNTEER LEADERS
Kathryn Robinson
RENEWING VOLUNTEER LEADERS
Leonard Fox
CASA DORADO AT INDIAN WELLS
ASSOCIATION
Jim Domke
Leonard Buchan
Lisa O’Shaughnessy
Mark Harner
Murray Morton
Nancy Mills
Pauline Freberg
COURTYARDS AT DESERT FALLS
Greg Vaka
Kathy Coplen
TRI-PALM UNIFIED OWNERS
ASSOCIATION
Marcee Williams
CAI-CV MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of CAI-CV is to provide leadership for
successful development and operation of community
associations through information, research and education.
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FEATURE
FEATURE
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Griffin Ranch
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elcome to Griffin Ranch. Initially conceived
by the late television legend Merv Griffin in
2005, Griffin Ranch is a world-class residential community offering its residents a complete and sophisticated
desert lifestyle with luxurious amenities and an elegant,
tranquil ambience. Griffin Ranch was designed with
the grace and beauty of everything equestrian. From its
stately homes, resort-level pools and tennis courts to the
white fences, lush landscape and meandering paths, this
is manor-like living at its finest.
Guard gated Griffin Ranch is located on 240 acres
in La Quinta, set against the beauty of the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains. CAI-CV member Griffin
Ranch Homeowners Association, is located at 81-181
Merv Griffin Way and currently has 112 homes. The
estate-like homes at Griffin Ranch range in size from
2,850 to 5,200 square feet and sell for prices between
$818,000 and $1.3 million, offering exquisite features
and custom-quality detailing coupled with spectacular
design elements and breathtaking landscape.
The association is managed by Jennifer Carroll at
FirstService Residential. Still in the infancy stages
of community development, Lennar, the developers
who purchased the property from Merv Griffin, have
established an aggressive yet deliberate time table for
community build-out. As more and more homeowners
move into Griffin Ranch and amenities get into place,
the community is quickly becoming the reality of the
legendary entertainer’s dream – a one-of-a-kind desert
treasure.
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HOA President George Batavick commented,
“with our new clubhouse, Griffin Ranch is one of
the best communities in the Coachella Valley.” At
the heart of Griffin Ranch is the sprawling 25,000
square foot Griffin Club, inspired by the original Merv Griffin estate on the property. “Grand”
doesn’t even begin to describe this gorgeous
facility. High, beamed ceilings, wide hallways and
graceful furnishings bring to mind a splendid,
age-old European villa. The magnificent main
rotunda features a lounge with a bar, generous
seating and an outdoor space with inviting fireplaces. The adjacent convention room seats up to
200 people, with tall, graceful doors that open to
include the lounge. A complete catering kitchen
is available to prepare food for events large and
small. Inside and out, The Griffin Club is alive
with activities and excitement.
Residents can stay fit at the fully-equipped,
state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga room.
There is a sparkling junior olympic-size swimming pool, an outdoor café by the pool, and a
splash park for kids of all ages. Residents also
enjoy outstanding tennis courts, and even their
own tournament action in a sunken court with stadium seating, lounging areas and arborous shade.
Although there is no golf course, there is a putting
green. And most important for everyone’s “best”
friend there is a securely gated dog park.
Griffin Ranch home is a study in exquisite design,
sumptuous amenities and uncompromising quality.
For more information,
visit GRIFFINRANCHLAQUINTA.com
or call (877) 205-3109.
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FEATURE
Contractors Lic. # 235717
Sinkhole 101….
By John Walters-Clark,
NPG-Nelson Paving
T
he present El Niño “event” is on the cusp of attaining
strong intensity and has a chance to become the most
powerful weather changing effect on record. The “event” —
defined by the expanding, deepening pool of warmer-thannormal ocean water in the tropical Pacific — has steadily grown
stronger since the spring.
A strong El Niño “event” would likely lead to enhanced
rainfall in California this winter, a quieter than normal Atlantic hurricane season, a warmer than normal winter over large
parts of the U.S., and a very active hurricane and typhoon
season in the Pacific.
With these predictions about weather for this upcoming
fall and winter, sinkholes are just one of the dangers that lurk
out here in our desert. La Quinta is still reeling over last year’s
“700 year storm.” As Director of Marketing for NPG-Nelson
Paving, I’ve seen plenty of sink holes and pot holes. Last
year we repaired a sinkhole in an association that a sanitation truck fell through. That particular one was caused by a
broken waterline and it was estimated that it took about a year
to form. I personally went to La Quinta after the storm last
year and checked out three other sink holes that were directly
caused by the damaging rainfall. Here’s what you need to
know about sinkholes, Sinkhole 101:
What is a sinkhole?
A sinkhole is essentially any hole
in the ground created by erosion and
water drainage. They can be just a few
feet across or large enough to swallow whole buildings. Although they’re
often the result of natural processes
they can also be triggered by human
activity.
There are two basic types of sinkholes, those that are created slowly
over time (a cover-subsidence sinkhole) and those that appear suddenly
(a cover-collapse sinkhole). Naturally,
it’s the latter type that create headlines, but both varieties are formed by
the same basic mechanism.
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By Erin H. Fujioka
Jerod Pennell
AMS Paving
What causes Sinkholes? Is There a Sinkhole on
Sinkholes occur in what is known
Your Property?
as karst terrain, areas of land where
soluble bedrock (such as limestone or
gypsum) can be dissolved by water.
With cover-subsidence sinkholes the
bedrock becomes exposed and is gradually worn down over time, with the
holes often becoming ponds as water
fills in where there once was soil.
With a cover-collapse sinkhole
this same process occurs out of sight.
Naturally occurring cracks and small
voids underneath the surface are
hollowed out by water erosion, with
a cover of soil or sediment remaining over the top. Eventually, as the
hole expands this cover can no longer
support its own weight and suddenly collapses to reveal the cavern
underneath.
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This is a difficult question, and
unfortunately there isn’t a very
efficient system to determine where
sinkholes are forming. We recommend that managers carefully
observe their property, looking for
small holes in the ground or cracks
formed in a structure’s foundation.
You can also check to see if the
property is underlain by soluble rock
by checking with county offices,
local or state geological surveys, or
the USGS.
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Jerod Pennell was raised in
Seattle where he began he career
as a commercial banker. Jerod
moved to the Coachella Valley
approximately 17 years ago to start his own commercial
banking business with his father and business partner.
With the crash of the housing market, Jerod decided
it was time for a new career path, which is when he
became a business partner with CAI-CV almost 8 years
ago.
Jerod has completed the Palm Desert Chamber’s
Coachella Valley Leadership Program. He has volunteered on multiple CAI-CV committees including Membership, Business Partners, Golf, and is now the chair
of the casino Night committee. His next focus will be to
obtain his CAI Business Partner Designation.
When Jerod is not being an active member of CAI,
he is at home enjoying time with his family. He and his
wife’s blended family include six children, two dogs and
a turtle. Jerod is currently coaching his son’s flag football team and cheers on the sidelines of his kids’ soccer
games. On the weekends, he and his wife enjoy taking
long rides on his Harley and camping at their cabin in
Idyllwild with their family.
Jerod attended Spokane Community College where
he was studying Fire Science in hopes of becoming a fire
fighter. However, in the middle of his studies he found
out that he would be a father, changing his life plans
and driving him into the commercial banking industry.
Jerod stated that if he wasn’t a business partner with CAI
he would be a fire fighter. He is currently reading two
Stephen King books and he enjoys intellectually driven
books that expand his mind-set.
Jerod shared his favorite quote with us: “Try not, do
or do not, there is no try,” by YODA. This is a quote he
applies to his life and career as AMS Paving’s Business
Development Manager. AMS Paving is a full service
paving company providing paving services to the valley
since 1981. AMS specializes in paving, asphalt maintenance, asphalt repairs, seal coats and much more.
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FEATURE
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2 015 C A I- C V E L E C T I O N S
In May, the CAI-CV Board of
Directors voted to change the
Chapter’s Bylaws to allow for
elections to replace directors
who have completed their terms
of service. Previously, CAI-CV’s
Nominations Committee chose
a slate of qualified candidates
from nominations submitted
by the members. The slate of
candidates, unless opposed,
was then ratified at the annual
meeting. With our new election
process, nominees submitted
applications to the Nominations
Committee. These forms
were reviewed to ensure each
nominee meets the minimum
qualifications before becoming
a candidate. There are eleven
members of the CAI-CV Board
and there are four open seats,
three are for three-year terms
and one is for a two-year term.
The election will begin on
Friday, September 25, 2015,
and will be held online with
the professional elections firm,
The Inspectors of Election.
CAI-CV members will have until
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 to
cast their votes and the election
results will be announced at the
Annual Meeting on Wednesday,
October 28, 2015, at the CAI-CV
office, at 3:30 p.m.
CAI-CV members will be asked
to cast up to four votes for
the following five candidates
(alphabetical):
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Excerpts
from Candidates’
Nomination Forms
Cardinal Ambrose, CCAM, CMCA, AMS,
Albert Management, Manager Member
My name is Cardinal Ambrose, and I would
be honored to serve on the Board of Directors
for CAI-CV. As a former Chapter Executive
Director I understand how the organization
operates. As a certified association manager, I
understand the importance of education and
promoting professionalism at all levels of the
industry. My qualifications include serving as
a community association manager for Albert
Management for five years, and serving as the
CAI-CV Executive Director for two years. I have
served on the Chapter’s Membership Committee for four years, co-chair for one year and as
chair for two years. I have written three articles
and contributed to two articles in the Quorum magazine and serve on the Education Committee. I hold the following CAI designations: Certified Manager of
Community Associations (CMCA) and the Association Management Specialist (AMS). I am currently working on my Professional Community Association
Manager (PCAM) designation. I also hold the Certified Community Association
Manager (CCAM) designation, through the California Association of Community Managers. I also have a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Business Administration degrees from Trevecca Nazarene University. While attending school
I worked fulltime as a business banker, responsible for overseeing business
accounts for five Metro Nashville branches of Amsouth Bank. I also served as
controller for Guy Evans, Inc., and as the HR/Office Manager for Orr Builders.
Thank you for your consideration.
John Walters-Clark, NPG Nelson Paving,
Business Partner Member
Jolen Zeroski, CMCA, Union Bank,
Business Partner Member
I am asking to be considered to serve on the
CAI-Coachella Valley Board
of Directors. I have been
actively involved with CAICV. I served on the Golf
Committee in 2013/2014 and
as Chair of the Committee
for 2014-2015, when we had
an outstanding and profitable event. I have served on
the Quorum Committee for
the past two years, contributing with writing articles
and managing sections such as technology and maintenance. I also served on the Bowling Committee for the past
two years. I am confident that if I am elected to serve on
the Board, that I will bring fresh ideas on how to gain more
attention to this great organization. I would like to be a
part of helping CAI-CV members – association managers,
business partners and board members alike – with working
together for the greater good of our communities.
I believe my professional experience brings some
excellent skills to the Chapter. I have been in a marketing
position for more than 27 years in one capacity or another.
My first job was assistant manager of The Cinerama Dome
in Hollywood, California, where I was in charge of our
hosting many first-class Hollywood Premiers. I gained a
wonderful education on some very colorful “industry” egos.
From there I worked as an actor and became a proud, cardcarrying member of the Screen Actors Guild. I headed a
committee that worked as a go-between for actors and casting directors. Later, moving to New York, I was hired as an
office manager for IMPATH Inc., a leading cancer research
and pathology lab that was eventually bought by Pfizer.
Working my way to Operations Manager, I formed a collaborative committee of employees and upper management to
work together with HR to address employee concerns. Two
years ago, I was offered a business development position at
NPG-Nelson Paving. One of the many rewards of my current position as Director of Marketing is that I have met and
continue to meet the greatest people, from all walks of life.
Becoming a part of CAI, (three chapters for me), has given
me a real sense of how business really works. It’s all about
relationships. Thank you for your consideration.
I have been actively
involved with CAI in
Southern California for
many years. Currently, I
am Co-Chair of the Membership Committee for the
Coachella Valley Chapter. I
have served on CAI-Orange
County’s Membership
Committee, Community
Outreach Committee, and
Finance Committee and
served as Chair of their
Mini Tradeshow Committee. For the Greater Los Angeles
Chapter, I served on the Membership Committee, Chaired
the Finance Committee, Co-Chaired their Wine Night
Committee and I served six years on the Board of Directors and four years as Treasurer. I have also served on the
Membership Committee of the San Diego Chapter. I have
also served as a volunteer on the Board of Directors of St.
Phillip Benizi Catholic School and the Finance Committee
of St. Phillip Benizi Catholic Church.
My goal if elected to the chapter board of directors is to
bring my wealth of HOA industry experience and knowledge to promote the goals and mission of CAI and help
grow the organization. Each CAI chapter has some unique
qualities, so with my experience participating in multiple
CAI chapters, I can contribute different ideas and perspectives to the Coachella Valley chapter.
I previously served on the board of the Greater Los
Angeles Chapter. When I first joined the board the chapter
was in very bad shape financially. It was with great joy that
I was effective as a part of the revitalization. With the help
of a new Executive Director and the guidance of the board
we brought the chapter out of the red and were able to have
a reserve fund set aside by the time my two terms were up.
As a potential new board member of the Coachella Valley
Chapter, I look forward to taking on any new challenges
and projects that arise.
I hope to assist in providing meaningful educational
events for managers and board members. I will promote the
partnerships between service providers and management
companies along with the associations they serve and contribute in any way I can to maintain and grow the success
of the Coachella Valley Chapter of CAI.
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FEATURE
Excerpts from Candidates’ Nomination Forms
CON T IN U ED
Lori Fahnestock, Powerful Pest Management, Owner
Dear CAI-CV members, my name is Lori Fahnestock and I am interested in running
to serve on the Chapter’s Board of Directors. I have been a member of CAI-CV for almost
thirty years. During that time, I have served on many committees, including Summer
Sizzler, Day at the Races, Casino Night, Awards, and last year I served as chair of the Wine
Tasting Committee. Some of the committees have changed over the years but I have
enjoyed volunteering to help CAI-CV reach and exceed its goals. I can’t begin to express
my gratitude to CAI for all the wonderful relationships I have been able to build. I am
interested in giving back to CAI-CV by serving on the Board. My experience as a business
owner and my years of experience serving on various CAI committees offer the Chapter
resources that I hope will be useful as we look forward to a larger and more prosperous
future. I own Powerful Pest Management, which I started in 1983 and is now one of the
most successful pest control services in the Valley. I love to work hard and meet new
people. I believe I can help CAI-CV remain fiscally responsible while we grow membership by continuing the networking tradition that makes this Chapter unique.
Margaret G. “Gen” Wangler, Esq., CCAL, Fiore Racobs & Powers, Business Partner Member
My family and I moved to Palm Desert in 1987 and love it here. I am a senior shareholder of Fiore, Racobs & Powers in Palm Desert. I received my B.A. in history from the
University of Iowa and my law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan. I
am a fellow of CAl’s College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL).
I have been very active in the Chapter over the last 20 plus years. I currently serve on
the Quorum Committee, and have been on that Committee off and on for at least fifteen
years. I currently chair the Education Committee, and have served on that committee
for the last seven years. I have also served on the Programs Committee. I am a long time
member of Soroptimist International Desert Cities of the Coachella Valley, a service organization for business and professional women.
I have served on the Chapter’s Board of Directors in the past, and am very interested in
serving again. The Chapter keeps getting better and better, offering expanded educational
opportunities for our members and exciting social events that raise money to fund Chapter services. The Chapter is growing, and good leadership will be essential to make sure
we stay on track.
If elected, my long history with the Chapter will allow me to make unique contributions to the Board’s decision making process. I will also work to enhance the professionalism of the community association industry, and to make sure we
continue to offer excellent programs, and attract and retain members.
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Quorum September, 2015
Is the Sun Damaging Your Wood?
By Tim Hoss
W
e build with it, make furniture out of it, warm
ourselves with it, make homes and boats out of
it and even use it to clean between our teeth! The list of
uses of this natural, sustainable resource in our everyday
lives is endless and it has been around since the Earth was
formed.…wood!
On our homes, in the majority of cases, the structure is standing because the walls and roof are framed
out with wood. However the most visible use of wood
on homes is on the exterior in the form of decorative
siding, trim, shutters, doors, eaves and fascia. This is
where wood, after being cut down, milled, installed
and exposed to the elements on a daily basis, begins its
final march to eventual decay. That decay and possible
destruction due to termites can be postponed for many
years if a proactive program of painting and maintenance is adhered to.
Wood contains a compound identified as lignin,
which essentially is comparable to the mortar that holds
a block or brick wall together. UV rays damage lignin,
weakening the bond of the wood fibers. According to the
U.S. Forest Products Lab, breakdown can begin within
as little as one week of exposure. This breakdown over
time decreases the ability of coatings (paint) to adhere to
the surface and those coatings are only as stable as the
surface they are applied to.
Proactive Approach: Wood surfaces should be
repainted every four to seven years, but this can vary
depending on the quality of paint used, exposure to natural
and man created elements (misdirected sprinkler water)
and the contractor that performs the preparation and
painting. To ensure a quality paint job, correct preparation
of the surfaces, caulking of all corner, miter and butt joints
should be done, patching of cracks and holes to keep moisture out and the use of a premium quality paint all must be
adhered to. This approach can actually make wood last as
long as the life of the home.
Reactive Approach: If you read this and find yourself
identifying with the content, then the life expectancy of
your wood substrates has probably already been compromised. The sure signs of this are peeling paint that has the
wood fibers still attached to the back of the paint chips,
graying or bleached-out color of the exposed wood, dry rot
observed……….especially at the joints, and warping or cupping (cross cut profile of the wood is shaped like a “c”) of
the wood. The severity of the wood failure will determine
the extent of the preparation that needs to be performed to
extend the life of the wood components from that point.
In summary, if a proactive maintenance program is adhered to, the wood components will perform optimally for many
years and each paint job during that time will cost less because of reduced labor for preparation and little or no actual
wood replacement. If not adhered to, the typical scenario is extensive preparation and possible wood replacement, that
when performed correctly may cost tens and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars more than it should have if it
had just been proactively maintained through the years.
Tim Hoss is a National Account Executive with
Behr Paint/Kilz Primers and can be reached at
[email protected].
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2015 Awards Night Nomination Form
On Friday, November 6, 2015, at CAI-CV’s annual Awards Night, the Chapter will recognize members who have
provided outstanding volunteer service to the Chapter in 2015. All CAI-CV members in good standing are eligible
to be nominated. Awards recipients will be selected from nominations received by a committee comprised of
representatives from the CAI-CV Board of Directors, committee chairs and co-chairs, and the chapter executive
director. Please use one form for each nominee. An interactive form is available on CAI-CV.ORG.
Check the appropriate Category for the Nomination
_____Lifetime Achievement Award: A CAI-CV member who has
provided outstanding service and continued dedication to the
Chapter for multiple years. These members have contributed
substantially to the growth and continuation of the Chapter
through their individual efforts.
_____Distinguished Service Award: A CAI-CV member who has
gone above and beyond to help the Chapter meet its goals
and objectives for 2015.
_____Committee Chair of the Year: A CAI-CV member who has
served as a committee chair and has achieved a new level of
success for their committee and the Chapter.
_____Committee Co-Chair of the Year: A CAI-CV member who
has served as a committee co-chair and has achieved a new level
of success for their committee and the Chapter.
_____Committee Member of the Year: A CAI-CV Committee
member who has contributed extraordinary service and time to
help achieve the Chapter’s goals and objectives.
_____Community Association Manager of the Year: A CAI-CV
Manager member who personifies the professionalism sought
by CAI designated managers and who has worked to promote
professionalism in the CID industry.
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_____Community Association Volunteer Leader of the Year: A
CAI-CV community volunteer leader member who promotes board
level education and professionalism within the CID industry.
_____Business Partner of the Year: A CAI-CV business
partner member who has provided time and resources to
help the Chapter reach its goals and objectives in 2015.
_____Rookie of the Year: A CAI-CV member who has been in
the industry less than two years and displayed enthusiasm and
dedication while serving the Chapter.
Name of CAI-CV Member to be nominated:
Name:____________________________________________
Association or Company:______________________________
Address:__________________________________________
Email Address:______________________________________
Telephone:_________________________________________
Nominated by:_____________________________________
Nominator’s Name:__________________________________
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The event offers education programs for community
managers and board members and other homeowner
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government officials, seasoned management professionals
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Association Lawyers. With more than 40 years of industry
experience and a member network more than 33,000
strong, CAI is in a unique position to provide both a local
focus and a global perspective on the issues that affect
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In addition, two optional activities will be offered on
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Anyone who lives in, works for or provides services to a
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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
CAI offers a comprehensive picture of the industry
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• Common Myths of the So-Called Neighbor-to-Neighbor Dispute Defense
• What to Do When Homeowner Requests Become
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During drought, skip
overseeding of grass
By Heather Engel
Founded in Washington State in 1980, rained out and washed to the desert in 1982, Asphalt
MD’s owners Gary & Tracy Butler and their team have been providing personal, professional
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When we started the company, the entire staff consisted of my wife Tracy, Tracy’s dad
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In a world where business success is measured in profit margins and size, we measure our
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OVERSEEDING HAS BEEN A LONG-STANDING PRACTICE
IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY, BUT IT HAS BEEN LOSING
POPULARITY DUE TO THE STATE’S ONGOING DROUGHT.
C
oachella Valley Water District
(CVWD) customers have stepped
up their water conservation efforts
in response to the ongoing statewide
drought, using 41% less water in July
2015 when compared to the same
month in 2013.
The success is due in part to enthusiastic customer participation in the
district’s turf rebate and smart controller programs as well as the district’s indoor water use conservation
programs.
The state is requiring CVWD to
reduce overall residential water use
by 36% each month when compared
to the same month in 2013 or face
penalties of up to $10,000 per day. To
achieve that goal, CVWD has asked
customers to limit residential water
use by 36% below their monthly outdoor water budget. Customers who fail
to do so are subject to drought penalties. Water-use restrictions also are in
effect.
As part of this ongoing effort of
conservation, CVWD also is encouraging homeowners, HOAs, businesses
and golf courses to skip overseeding
this fall.
Overseeding has been a longstanding practice in the Coachella
Valley, but it has been losing popularity due to the state’s ongoing drought.
For example, the following customers
stopped overseeding in recent years
while maintaining healthy and attractive grass:
• The City of La Quinta stopped
overseeding a majority of the
parks four years ago.
• Some golf courses, including
SilverRock Resort, The Citrus,
Rancho Las Palmas and all of
the PGA courses have stopped
overseeding most, or all, of the
non-playable areas.
• Sunnylands decided in 2014 not to
overseed approximately 43 acres
of turf, including the fairways on
the property’s golf course. This
year, plans are underway to forgo
overseeding on the vast majority
of the estate’s property.
CVWD has historically increased
customers’ monthly water budgets for
six weeks during October and November to help customers who increase
their water use for overseeding avoid
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higher rates. However, due to the
state’s conservation mandates, that
will not be the case this year.
Those who don’t overseed with
the cool-season grass can expect the
warm-season grass (Bermuda) to go
dormant during the cooler months.
Infrequent irrigation is required to
keep the roots from dying so that it
will grow back when temperatures
warm up.
Many people mistakenly believe
that you need to use a lot of water to
overseed grass. For those who insist on
overseeding, CVWD urges you to do
so in a way that does not waste water
using guidelines available at www.
cvwd.org.
Other alternatives to overseeding
including painting dry grass with a
green colorant or converting grass to
desert landscaping or artificial turf.
Heather Engel is the director
of Communication &
Conservation for the
Coachella Valley Water
District. She can be reached at hengel@
cvwd.org or at (760) 398-2661.
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ABOUT CLAC
ABOUT CLAC
The Many Reasons to Support
the Buck-A-Door Campaign
By: Morgen Hardigree, Optimum Professional Property Management, Inc.
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s a community manager, I attend the monthly educational luncheons presented by Community Associations Institute and listen to the CLAC “Moment” presented
by the Legislative Support Committee. However, I never fully
understood what it meant or what impact the California
Legislative Action
Committee (CLAC)
had on our communities and profession
until I went to Sacramento to participate
in the Legislative
Day at the Capitol. I
came back from
Sacramento with a
better understanding on how important it is for community managers to
educate their Boards
on the bills related
to California community associations,
and the importance
of CLAC.
Along with
Debra Kovach, CEO
of Optimum Professional Property
Management, Inc., I attended educational sessions and
round tables that helped us better understand what CLAC
does and how it not only benefits community managers,
but also community associations and their membership. As
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part of our attendance, we discussed the “Hot” Bills related
to community associations and now better understand
just how many bills potentially affect us every legislative
session.
This year alone, there were over 1,500 bills introduced
into the California legislature.
Of those, CLAC
identified 52 that
impact community
associations. CLAC
monitors them all
as they work their
way through the
legislative process.
Right now, CLAC
is monitoring
bills which would
require associations
to allow installation of artificial
turf, allow owners
to place clotheslines
on their property,
and, of course, several other droughtrelated bills.
Where appropriate CLAC meets
with legislators to discuss the impact of those bills on our
industry, seeks amendments where possible, and supports
or opposes bills based on how they impact community
associations. We were surprised how many legislators and
Please make it
a point to signup to receive the
CLAC-TRAC email
newsletter and
share it with your
board members.
This year alone, there
were over 1,500 bills
introduced into the
California legislature.
Of those, CLAC
identified 52 that impact
community associations.
their staff were unfamiliar with community
associations and their impact on California.
It truly showed us how important the Buck-ADoor Campaign is to our industry, and the need
to get the message to the managers and board
members.
Hearing directly from CLAC’s Legislative
Advocate Skip Daum, made clear that supporting CLAC, through fundraising and donations,
enables CLAC’s work at the Capitol. “Being in
Sacramento and seeing firsthand the amount of
time, effort, and dedication made by the industry
representatives and attorneys made me realize
the importance of supporting the Buck-A-Door
Campaign. My goal is to have more participation
by industry leaders in this important program
each year,” says Debra Kovach.
For those of you who are not familiar with
the Buck-A-Door Campaign, community associations are able to contribute one dollar per
residence per year. These funds are critical to
allowing CLAC to continue to work for California’s communities. Without the donations, Skip
could not advocate for community associations,
educate legislators about them or ensure communities are represented in a fair and positive
manner. Without the Buck-A-Door Campaign,
this would stop.
CLAC has a number of resources that easily allow managers to stay informed and help
educate their board on the importance of the
Buck-A-Door Campaign. Please make it a point
to sign-up to receive the CLAC-TRAC email
newsletter and share it with your board members.
The following resources are also available to help
create awareness of CAI-CLAC’s efforts under the
“Donate” tab on CLAC’s website:
• What is CLAC? Flyer – includes information
about CLAC, its missions and goals.
• 12 Reasons to Donate to CLAC-contains information on what CLAC is and what it does.
• Recent CLAC Accomplishments – describes
recent activities and successes CLAC has had
in impacting legislation for the benefit of California’s Community Associations.
• Buck-A-Door Pledge Form – contains information on how to support CLAC via the Buck a
Door program.
• Board Resolution for CLAC Contribution – a
resolution for boards to adopt to support
CLAC through annual contributions
If you have any issues downloading these documents, simply send an email to [email protected]
and request any or all of the documents be emailed
to you.
Morgen Hardigree is Vice President of Marketing and
Public Relations at Optimum Professional Property
Management, Inc., and is Vice Chair of CLAC’s Public
Relations Committee.
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FEATURE
FEATURE
Wood Maintenance,
Repair, and Replacement
The first thing
to realize is
that water is
the enemy
when it comes
to protecting
wood
Dan H. Stites Chairman & CEO, CBCI Construction, Inc.
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ost of us do not realize that the wood we encounter in building construction is nothing more than a dead tree! And what do dead trees do? They
rot, they are eaten by organisms that feed on wood - like termites, dry rot, and
other fungi - and generally turn into a pile of saw dust and termite guano - unless,
of course, something is done to preserve and protect them. So, in the area of wood
maintenance and repair, our job is to preserve and protect the wood from all of
those Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO’s) that are trying to turn our beautiful
wood trim, decks, structural framing, stairs, and other wooden components of our
buildings into sawdust! If the WDO’s have beaten us to the punch, then we have to
replace the wood in a way that will keep them at bay.
The first thing to realize is that water is the enemy when it comes to protecting wood. All the WDO’s need to thrive is food (i.e. wood!), the right temperature, and water. We can’t do much about the temperature so our only reasonable
options are to keep the water away from the wood or get rid of the water if it has
already intruded, and to make the food less appetizing. So, let’s start by discussing how to deal with wood that is showing signs of damage.
WOOD REPAIR & REPLACEMENT
It is generally pretty obvious when you have a wood damage issue. Chipping,
cracking, or peeling paint, visible dry rot, termite holes, or other signs of degradation will tip you off. The first thing to do is determine the nature and extent
of the problem: Is it superficial and/or cosmetic? Is it structural? Is it localized
or is it a broader community wide issue? If you suspect that you have an issue
with wood degradation, the best thing to do is to call your friendly contractor to
do an inspection – most will provide this service at little or no cost to you. They
will also provide some recommendations for you to consider but here are some
general guidelines to keep in mind:
When it comes to Wood
Maintenance, Repair,
and Replacement, our
best defense against all
of the bad actors trying
to make a meal out of
our building is diligence
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• If you only have a termite problem, get an exterminator involved immediately. They will be able to guide you down the best path to manage the bug
problem – local treatment and fumigation being the likely options. Some
are also qualified to do wood repair and replacement.
• If you have a problem that may involve structural wood members, get a
general contractor involved. Structural damage is the most complex to deal
with. Is a building permit required? Do you need to bring the structure up
to current code? Is engineering required? Or, can you just replace like for
like and be done with it? Perhaps more so than in any other area, you need
an experienced expert helping you with this one!
• If the damage is simply superficial due to an aging paint job, call your
painting contractor. He can take care of the superficial wood repair as part
of the new paint job.
So, who do you call? IVID (It
Varies; It Depends)! Only Termite Contractors are licensed
to deal with the bug issues but
all three types of contractors
can, if properly licensed, handle
wood repair and replacement. I
would tend to go with the broadest knowledge base and call a
general contractor unless I knew
for sure that I had a specific
problem – namely Painting or
Termites. If you are unsure, the
general contractor can assess
the situation and involve others
as needed.
DO’S & DON’TS
While the ‘wood’ aspects of
new construction are clearly
and strictly governed by the
Building Code, the same cannot
be said about what we in the
multi-family residential segment encounter most – Wood
Reconstruction. As a result,
a large number of ‘common
industry practices’ have evolved
over the years – notice I didn’t
say ‘Best’ industry practices! So,
I am going to review some of the
things that you should look out
for when you sign up for a wood
reconstruction project.
• Bondo: This is a label that is
applied to a large number of
different ‘wood putty’ type
products. There is a time and
a place for this product but
it is not always the best long
term answer. It can be cheap;
it can be fast; it can look great
at first. Unfortunately, when
used improperly (applied
incorrectly or used for the
wrong application) it can pop,
peel, and/or crack in no time.
• Don’t leave it up to the contractor to decide whether to repair
or replace unless it is detailed
into his approved scope of work.
Again, a qualified general contractor or construction consultant can help here.
• Wood Preparation and Painting: Whether installing new wood
or prepping wood that has been
repaired, this is the most important
step in ensuring the longevity of
the wood. Here, you want to make
the ‘food’ less appetizing and make
sure it is protected from water. So
here are some things to consider:
DO:
• If using untreated wood, pretreat the wood with an insecticide type product like Timbor
or other commercially available
treatments before installation.
Contrary to what many will
tell you, it is perfectly legal for
a general contractor to use products like Timbor to treat wood.
• Make sure all wood is primed
on all SIX sides
• Make sure all wood is painted
on all SIX sides
DO:
• Use a proven product that
is properly applied and use
only for minor/superficial
damage.
• Specify which wood is to
be ‘repaired’ and which is
to be ‘replaced.’ A qualified general contractor or
construction consultant
can help you with this.
DON’T:
• Don’t try to reconstruct a
piece of wood with a wood
repair product unless you
are using a product that is
specifically certified for
that application.
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• Caulk wood joints to prevent
water intrusion
DON’T:
• Don’t install new wood and then
try to treat, prime, and/or paint
after the fact. Even if you do a
great job caulking the joints,
water will get to the exposed
wood cuts and all of our little
WDO buddies will find a happy
home!
• Wood Replacement: You will need
a roadmap for this one! Selecting the right wood for a particular
application isn’t as simple as going
to Home Depot and buying a 2x4.
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FEATURE
Wood maintenance is all
about keeping the bugs and
fungi at bay by keeping the
water away from the wood!
Be prepared to answer the
following questions:
• What species (i.e. Spruce,
Douglas Fir, Redwood, Ash)?
• What quality (i.e. Clear, Select,
#2, #3)?
• Don’t leave it up to the bidders to specify the wood in their bid; ok
to ask their opinion but make sure all are bidding to the same wood
specification.
• What finish (i.e. smooth,
rough sawn)?
• Don’t allow the contractor to just replace small sections of a damaged
piece of work (i.e. two feet of an eight foot length). Your community will
look like an unsightly patchwork of small pieces of wood!
• What dimensions – nominal
or true?
My purpose here was not to confuse you but to make you aware of the
many variables that enter into specifying the wood to be used in a wood
replacement program. The cost of a
less expensive option (probably #2
Douglas Fir, green) is about one-fifth
that of a more expensive option (clear
Douglas Fir, kiln dried). Same wood
species, same size, same finish - FIVE
times the cost. A couple of thoughts;
DO:
• Be specific about the description of the wood that is to be
used in your replacement
program – even if you specify
‘like for like.’
• Replace the entire piece of
damaged wood or at least an
eight foot section for longer
pieces.
• Engage a professional to help
you specify the most costeffective option for your specific application – a qualified
general contractor or construction consultant can help.
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DON’T:
• What pre-treatment (i.e.
Kiln dried, pressure treated,
non-incised pressure treated,
pre-primed)?
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• Wood Specification. Make sure the Scope of Work for your project is
absolutely quantitative. Once you have determined the wood type and
pre-treatment make sure all bidders are bidding to the same wood quantity
detail. I generally like to see What (window trim, stair stringer, fascia, etc.),
Where (second story, front, left side, apartment 717), Size (2x8, 4x6, etc.),
Length (8’, 12’, etc.), along with any specific instructions for the particular
piece of wood (replace, repair, etc.). Keep in mind:
DO:
• Be specific about defining the wood repair scope, particularly wood
quantities
DON’T:
• Don’t use the Termite Report for your scope of work. It tells you the
What, Where, Size, and even tells you the type of damage and perhaps
whether it is to be repaired or replaced. But it generally does not tell you
the length of wood. Like asking someone what they would charge to go
to the grocery store to buy some Farmers Brand Large Grade AA eggs for
you. Low bidder: $2, high bidder $6. Go with low bidder and he brings
you two eggs; high bidder was going to bring you a dozen! Make sure
you have a full quantitative specification!!
WOOD MAINTENANCE
should be paid to joints and butts that have been caulked. Caulking
has a limited life and needs to be replaced when signs of failure show
up. Part of this inspection should include the repair of cracking or
peeling paint, priming and painting of exposed wood, and removal
and replacement of failing caulk. If termites show up, call your local
exterminator for advice.
Asking how long a paint job will last is almost like asking how long
a string is. IVID! Poorly applied paint that is not maintained can fail
in one to three years. A top quality paint job that is regularly maintained can last five to ten years. So the best advice is to stay on top of
the maintenance of the exterior of your building with regular inspections and repairs.
AND FINALLY!
Just a few final thoughts about the subject of wood replacement
and repair:
• If you are going to fumigate, always do so AFTER the new wood is
installed. I have seen live termites on brand new wood that has
been delivered to my jobsites. It does no good to fumigate then
import bugs on the new wood.
• If you are looking at a community wide wood replacement
program, consider wood alternatives that are impervious to the
elements and to the WDO’s. Many manufacturers such as James
Hardie, TimberTeck, Trex, and Certainteed offer engineered
products that look like wood, feel like wood, but last like concrete. They come at a price premium but their life cycle costs can
be much less than natural wood.
• Particularly vulnerable wood such as exposed joists, pergola
tops, patio covers, and fascia can be effectively protected with
coping metal. Lifetime warranted, color matching, baked
enamel products are difficult to distinguish from the painted
wood and are effectively maintenance free.
• Rain gutters do an excellent job in protecting fascia board! I
recently inspected over 300 sections of fascia in an existing community in Palm Springs and found two correlations: West and
South facing sections were in the worst shape (surprise!), and
those sections with rain gutters, irrespective of facing direction,
were by far in the best shape.
Wood maintenance is all about keeping the bugs and fungi at bay by keeping the water away from the wood! And paint is probably the best and certainly
the most common protector. The paint on the exterior of a building here in
the desert takes a beating from the sun, wind and blowing sand, extremes of
temperature between night time lows and mid-day sun, and even earthquakes
chime in. The temperature swings and earthquakes cause movement in the
painted surface which can cause cracking of the paint and caulking. The best
protection is to have your exterior wood inspected by a professional every year
or, maximum, every two years. He should be looking for cracking or peeling
paint, movement that has exposed unprotected wood, and particular attention
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• Don’t forget the ‘hidden wood’ – in
your attic and/or in the airspace
between second story balcony
decks and the soffit overhang. This
is structural wood so the consequences of wood damage can be
significant. The key here is adequate ventilation – trapped water is
a quick invitation to trouble. Most
buildings built in the 80’s or earlier
have inadequate attic ventilation
and more often than not, no soffit
ventilation. The reason is that codes
have changed that require more
ventilation than originally thought
adequate. Your local roofing contractor or general contractor can
help you with an inspection here.
If you see rusting light fixtures in
the soffit above your overhang, call
someone out immediately. This is
usually a sign that water has entered
the space above and can cause serious problems in short order!
So, when it comes to Wood Maintenance, Repair, and Replacement, our
best defense against all of the bad actors
trying to make a meal out of our building
is diligence: Implement a maintenance
program that includes regular inspections and repairs; repaint before the old
paint fails; and, when performing wood
replacement and repair, make sure we
have a clear description of a scope of
work that includes pre-treatment, prepriming and painting, and caulking of
all joints and intersections. Remember,
keep the water out and the bugs and
fungi won’t come in.
Dan Stites is a degreed and
licensed Professional Engineer
with over 35 years of experience
in the construction industry. He
also holds C-39 Roofing and Waterproofing
and “B” General Building Contractor
licenses and has completed graduate
studies in business at Rice University and
Thunderbird School of Global
Management.
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portfolio manager with Desert Resort Management/Associa in Palm Desert.
Jerry attended college in Northern California and holds the certification “CCAM”
from CACM and the designations of “CMCA
and AMS” from CAI. He has been a member
of CAI since 1980, President of the Coachella Valley Chapter in 1991 and a founding
member of the Chapter. Jerry received his
first certification from CACM in 1993 and
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with Marquis Management. Jerry’s love of
this industry has left a long standing impression with both organizations. His mentor
was former Resort Community Management
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referred to as “MOTR Education”. This was held as an
interactive session. Steven Shuey, PCAM, CCAM, facilitated
a discussion with about 20 managers in attendance. The
general topic was best practices and most of the comments
were about communication.
Managers recognize that email can be a problem when
there is too much. Various ideas were presented to help
curb the volume of email including knowing how to set the
subject line and not hitting “reply to all” unless necessary.
There were also comments on interpersonal communication
between manager and board members.
MOTR is intended as a fast paced education session that
lasts exactly one hour and is meant specifically for Managers On The Run. If you have not attended one, you should
definitely consider it. Education credits are offered. There
is always food in the form of a continental breakfast. This
month, the meeting was sponsored by Epsten Grinnell &
Howell. Managers who attended were very enthused about
the education that came out of this session.
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Google Earth
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There was a time where web based
mapping was nonexistent and AAA
Maps was all we had to rely on. Along
came Google technology to the rescue!
Google is a household term and many
of us Google our way thru life. In this
article we will be exploring a wellknown function of Google which corAttorneys routinely refer to Google
relates to its mapping feature, Google
well, Google Earth allowed them to
Earth, as explained by Margaret G.
Earth.
look at everything surrounding the
“Gen”
Wangler,
Esq.
with
Fiore
Racobs
Without getting too techy we
well site.
& Powers. Gen describes the usefulwill help describe the most popular
The images in Google’s database
ness of Google when a board seeks an
function Google Earth provides. It is
are helpful when visual verification
opinion concerning a certain area of
essentially a virtual globe map that
is needed, as explained by Jennifer
the
project.
Google
helps
us
see
the
provides geographical information,
Eldair, Community Manager, FirstSerarea in question without having to
wrapped up into a bird’s eye or 3D
vice Residential. “We use programs,
travel to the site. In a dispute, an attor- to such as Google Earth ensure that
view. Imagery from the Earth dataney can look at a project, including the data is tracked for accuracy when we
base is reflected in Google Maps,
location of certain units or homes that
handle architectural applications and
which has become an essential tool in
violation enforcelocation-awareness.
ment matters for
Many of us rely on
our clients. The
the mapping function
We use programs, such as Google Earth, to
images allow the
to get us from point
ensure that data is tracked for accuracy when
Board of Directors
A to point B in the
we handle architectural applications and
to see and confirm
shortest time posviolation enforcement matters for our clients.
sible, avoiding tolls,
actual improvewhile pin-pointing
ments on each
where the nearest
individual lot and
are involved, to understand the situaStarbucks are located along our route.
helps us determine if a violation or
tion. For defect litigation, legal experts alteration has occurred.”
What are other ways that Google
can use Google Earth to see what the
Earth proves to be useful? As a
Google Earth and the multiple
property looked like in the past, as
banker, we use this mapping function
functionalities it offers are certainly
well as drainage patterns, conditions
as a reference tool for getting a precise
benefits that are here to stay, and we
of lakes, and structural details.
location for Associations that perhaps
can all recognize the value it provides
For a community manager, the
don’t have a clubhouse address. For
to us personally and professionally.
mapping function of Google Earth is a
example, if an Association is applyPaula Tapia is Vice President
great resource tool when working on
ing for a loan, a financial institution
of Business Development for
new projects. Melissa Jimenez, CCAM,
would need to know where the propPacific Western Bank and
Community Association Manager, has
erty is located. We use Google Maps
can be reached at
experience using it as a mapping tool.
to verify the number of units, layout
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When one of her Association’s was in
of the Association, number of gates,
pools and so on.
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LANDSCAPING
CONSERVE LANDCARE...............................................13
SUNSHINE LANDSCAPE..............................................23
WATERRITE - VINTAGE ASSOCIATES, INC..................15
MANAGEMENT
KEYSTONE PACIFIC....................................................35
ASSOCIA DESERT RESORT MANAGEMENT..................2
OUTDOOR FURNITURE
PATIO FURNITURE DOCTORS, INC..............................35
PEST CONTROL
POWERFUL PEST MANAGEMENT...............................13
ROOFING
WESTERN PACIFIC ROOFING......................................15
SECURITY
ALLIED BARTON...........................................................6
AMS SECURITY...........................................................39
SECURITAS.................................................................23
SUN CHASERS............................................................15
UTILITY AUDITING
PACIFIC UTILITY AUDIT..............................................13
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Water-use restrictions
are now in effect
2015 CAI COACHELLA VALLEY
F R I D AY O C T O B E R 2 3 , 2 0 1 5
START ING T IME: 5 : 3 0
W H ER E : S U NS HINE LANDS CAP E
72203 Adelaid Street, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
R S V P ONLINE AT CAI- CV. ORG
COS T $ 3 0
Oktoberfest Food, Beer & Wine,
Live Entertainment and Games.
SPONSORS
Drought penalties
go into effect with
July water bills
Tier
2
Customers
are being
asked to limit
Tier 2 water
use to 36%
below their
water
budget
S T EI N S P O N S O R
UNITED PAVING
P HOT O S P ONS OR
NPG PAVING
P O L KA S P O N S O R S
ASSOCIA DESERT RESORT MANAGEMENT
PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
AMS PAVING
GAME S P ONS ORS
EPSTEN GRINNELL & HOWELL
EMPIREWORKS
FIORE RACOBS & POWERS
L O W EN B R A U S P O N S OR
DUNN-EDWARDS PAINTS
BRAT WU RS T S P ONS ORS
POWERFUL PEST MANAGEMENT
PETERS & FREEDMAN
LABARRE/OKSNEE INSURANCE AGENCY
VISTA PAINT CORPORATION
FRAZIER PEST CONTROL
BEER P O N G S P O N S ORS
FLOOD RESPONSE
PACIFIC WESTERN BANK
G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS
Repair broken sprinklers within 24 hours, fix leaks as soon as
possible
Hose must be equipped with a shutoff nozzle to wash vehicles
and windows
x
Do not wash down driveways, patios or sidewalks
Do not irrigate outdoors during or within 48 hours of measurable
rainfall
Have questions?
We are here for you, give us a call at (760)
398-2651.Visit www.cvwd.org
Gate Access Systems
Community Management Software
Camera Surveillance Systems
Gate Repair & Installation
24/7 UL Monitoring
74-794 42nd Ave. Suite 1
Palm Desert, California 92260
Lic# 944895 ACO 6917
Stay connected with us!
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NPG AIMS to Earn Your Business
Asphalt Integrity Minded Service
NPGASPHALT.com
Quorum September, 2015
in the Coachella Valley, but the best.
760.341.3593 A M S p r o t e c t m e . c o m
Asphalt Maintenance
Asphalt Removal & Replacement
New Paving Construction
Concrete Removal & Replacement
ADA Compliance Service
Grinding & Pulverizing
Overlays & Fabric Installs
All Types of Slurry Seal
Striping
2 0 1 5 C A I C OAC H E L L A VA L L EY
Casino Night
RSVP at CAI-CV.ORG or call 760-341-0559
WHAT:
Casino Night
WHERE:
“The Juice Joint”
a 1920’s Speakeasy at the
Miramonte Resort and Spa
in Indian Wells--side door entrance
Discounted Room Rates Available
WHEN:
Friday, September 25
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
COST:
$50 per person (members)
$60 (nonmembers)
$30 to play in the
Texas Hold’em Tournament
(limited seats available)
Roaring Twenties Attire
Proud Members of: BIA,BOMA,CAI,IREM,CACM,CREW
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fully integrated security company
CVWD will continue to prioritize working with customers to quickly
resolve violations. After a written warning, customers will be liable for
fines on their bill starting at $50. For a complete list of restrictions and
recommendations, visit www.cvwd.org/CVsaving36
Services
2015 CAI COACHELLA VALLEY
AMS Security is not only the largest
Mandatory restrictions include:
Increased water budget for over-seeding is eliminated
BE ER P R O V I D ED B Y:
Put your best foot forward
with a security company
that walks the walk.
So-Cal: 951.940.0200
Desert Division: 760.320.9600
It’s 1925 and
Prohibition is in
effect. You are invited
to Casino Night at
“The Juice Joint ,”
a hidden speakeasy at
the Miramonte Resort
and Spa in Indian
Wells. Remember
your password.
Sponsorships Available at CAI-CV.ORG
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41-905 Boardwalk, A-2
Palm Desert, CA 92211
2015
CORPORATE
SPONSORS
PLATINUM_____
AMS Paving
Asphalt MDs
Associa Desert Resort Management
EmpireWorks
Epsten Grinnell & Howell
Fiore Racobs & Powers
NPG Nelson Paving
Pacific Western Bank
Peters & Freedman, L.L.P.
Signarama
Sunshine Landscape
United Paving
Western Pacific Roofing
GOLD__________
1 Stop Pool Pros
Conserve LandCare
Diversified Asphalt Products
Flood Response
Har-Bro Emergency & Restoration
Popular Association Banking
Vintage Associates
SILVER_________
All Counties Fence and Supply
AMS Security
Blue Sky Landscape
CBCI Construction
G4S Secure Solutions USA
Mutual of Omaha
Powerful Pest Management
Prendiville Insurance Agency
Union Bank Homeowner
Association Services
BRONZE_______
Animal Pest Management
Coachella Valley Water District
Desert Properties Light Maintenance
Dunn-Edwards Corporation
Frazier Pest Control
Horizon Lighting
Keystone Pacific Property Management
LaBarre/Oksnee Insurance Agency
O’Connell Landscape Maintenance
Painting Unlimited
S.B.S. Lien Services
SERVPRO Indian Wells/Palm Springs
Sherwin-Williams Paint Company
Silldorf & Levine
Tinnelly Law Group
Vista Paint Corporation
CAI-CV
UPCOMING
EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
Educational Lunch Program
& Mini Trade Show (for all members)
WHAT: Short-Term Rentals
WHEN: Friday, September 11, 2015
WHERE: Palm Valley Country Club, Palm Desert
CAI Large Scale
Manager Workshop (for managers)
WHEN: September 23 - 36
WHERE: Scottsdale, AZ
Casino Night (for all members)
WHAT: 1920’s Speakeasy Casino Night
WHEN: Friday, September 26, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Juice Joint, Miramonte Resort & Spa,
Indian Wells
GREEN IS FOR LOCAL EVENTS
OCTOBER
CAI’s M 206 – Financial Management
(for managers)
WHEN: October 1 & 2
WHERE: Homewood Suites, Palm Desert
Manager on the Run (MOTR) Breakfast
(for managers)
WHEN: Friday, October 9, 2015
WHERE: Flood Response, Thousand Palms
CAI Statewide Legal Forum (for all members)
WHEN: Friday, October 16, 2015,
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Long Beach Hilton
Oktoberfest
WHAT: CAI-CV’s First Ever Oktoberfest Celebration
WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2015, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sunshine Landscape, Thousand Palms
CAI-CV Annual Meeting & Election Announcement
WHEN: Wednesday, October 28, 2015, 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: CAI-CV Office, 41905 Boardwalk,
Suite A-2, Palm Desert
FEATURED COMMITTEE OF THE MONTH
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The CAI-CV Membership Committee is responsible for promoting and strengthening the Chapter’s
relationship with existing members as well as supporting efforts to recruit new members. The
Membership Committee is also responsible for developing mentoring programs for managers
and community volunteers. They work with the Business Partner Committee to help facilitate the
mentoring program for business partners. The Membership Committee members also serve as
Ambassadors for the chapter at CAI-CV events. Ambassadors identify and greet new members at
CAI-CV functions and help them to maximize their participation with CAI-CV.
HAVE YOU CONVERTED FROM TURF TO DESERT-SCAPE?
The Quorum magazine wants to feature your community’s
efforts to reduce our valley’s water consumption. Contact
the Chapter office, [email protected] for more information.