Community Associations Institute - Keystone Chapter

05/29/2026

Ready to take the next step in your community management career?

Join CAI Keystone on July 14 for our CMCA Study Group, a full-day study session designed to help community managers prepare for the Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) exam.

Register Now: https://hubs.ly/Q04jlVdL0

We'll cover key exam topics including:
✅ Governance, Legal, and Ethical Conduct
✅ Budgets, Reserves, Investments, and Assessments
✅ Contracting and Financial Controls
✅ Risk Management and Insurance
✅ Property Maintenance
✅ Meetings and More

Registered attendees will receive a CMCA Study Guide in advance, along with continental breakfast and a box lunch on the day of the program.

📅 July 14, 2026
📍 CAI Keystone Headquarters, Conshohocken, PA
💲 FREE for CAI Keystone Manager Members
💲 $40 for Non-Members

Whether you're preparing to sit for the exam or looking to strengthen your industry knowledge, this study group is a great opportunity to invest in your professional growth.

Special thanks to our sponsors:
Becht Engineering
Gallina & Sons
Ruotolo, Spewak,& Co.

Register today and take the next step toward earning your CMCA credential.

05/28/2026

🌟 Congratulations to the 2026 Class of CAI Keystone Emerging Leaders Under 40! 🌟

We’re proud to recognize an outstanding group of professionals who are making a meaningful impact across the community association industry through leadership, innovation, dedication, and service to the communities they support every day.

👏👏 Please join us in celebrating this year’s honorees:

• Patrick Echevarria — CertaPro Painters
• Melissa Blake — Bates Landscaping
• Matt Wright — Clearview Washing
• Ashley DeMarco — Fresh Focus
• Korey Lowe — Fresh Focus
• BreAnna LeCadre — Property Management, Inc.
• Mia Carpenter — Servpro Team Fabiani
• Crystal Webb — Associa Mid-Atlantic
• Gail Windisch — Tidewater Property Management
• Sarah Smerecky — RJ Management
• Connor Thomson, Esq. — Gawthrop Greenwood

These emerging leaders represent the future of our industry, and we’re excited to honor their accomplishments during E²: Engage & Excel on June 11 at Cedarbrook Country Club.
https://hubs.ly/Q04jdT4W0

Thank you for your passion, professionalism, and commitment to strengthening the communities you serve. 💙🦉

05/27/2026

🦉 A brand new episode of News from the Nest is here!

Join Stefan, Chacha, Archie, and special guest Amanda as they look back at Community Live! 2026 and preview what’s ahead during the Summer of CAI ☀️

In this episode:
🎪 Community Live! 2026 recap
🏆 Booth Decorating Contest winners
📣 Membership Minute with Amanda
🏌️ E²: Engage & Excel
⛳ SJRC Top Golf Networking Event
🌲 Large-Scale Communities Forum in the Poconos

We’re also asking for your input on where Community Live! should be hosted in 2028!

Watch now and stay connected with everything happening at CAI Keystone!
https://hubs.ly/Q04j2Rsb0

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice helped build and protect the communities we call home.

From all of us at CAI Keystone, we wish you a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

What an incredible day at the 2026 Ladies on the Links Golf & Gather! ⛳💜

Thank you to everyone who joined us on the course for a day filled with networking, laughter, friendly competition, golf clinics, and support of the Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee. We’re so grateful to the amazing sponsors, supporters, and attendees who helped make this event such a success.

A special thank you to our sponsors:

Tournament Sponsor
M&T Bank

Welcome Sponsor
FirstService Residential

Happy Hour Sponsors
James M. McFadden, CPA
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.

Lunch Sponsors
John Kennedy Dealerships – Ford • Mazda • Subaru
IDS Drones

Beverage Cart Sponsor
Klein & Hoffman

Halfway House Sponsor
PR Commercial Services

Golf Clinic Sponsor
CAMCO Management Company

Course Map Sponsor
The Baldwin Group

Foursome Photography Sponsors
Allied Elevator LLC
Macadam Company, Inc.

Towel Sponsor
First Citizens Bank

Giveaway Sponsors
O'Donnell Solar Co.
Kipcon, Inc.
Keystone Motors Volvo

Premium Hole Sponsors
CertaPro Painters of Central & Lower Bucks County
Lemus Construction Inc.
Parallel Architectural Group
PS&S Architecture & Engineering, PC

Prizes Sponsors
Gawthrop Greenwood, P.C.
Brady & Cissne
Hill Wallack LLP
Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP

Tee Sponsors
Liberty Maintenance Services
DANELLA REALTY & MANAGEMENT COMPANY
CertaPro Painters of Blue Bell/Philadelphia
Risk Management Matters
CCR Management Services, Inc.
County Action Restoration
Fineman Management Inc.
Stephen DiOrio - State Farm Insurance Agent
Taylor Management Company
Marcus & Hoffman, P.C.
Arader Tree Service, Inc.
Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin (HRMML)
Core Maintenance and Construction
Western Alliance Bank
Horn Williamson & Collins

And an additional huge thank you to everyone who donated raffle baskets and prizes. Your generosity helped make the raffle such a fun and exciting part of the day.

We appreciate the continued support of the incredible CAI Keystone community and can’t wait to do it all again next year! 🏌️‍♀️✨

05/19/2026

Big changes are coming for condominium communities nationwide.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently announced significant updates to their lending and insurance requirements that could impact financing eligibility, reserve funding, insurance standards, and the overall financial health of condominium associations.

These changes will affect community associations, boards, managers, lenders, and homeowners alike — especially as communities work to maintain eligibility for federally backed financing.

CAI National breaks down what these updates mean and what communities should start preparing for now.

A big thank you to Dawn Bauman, CAE, and the team at CAI National for providing valuable insight into what these updates mean and what communities should start preparing for now.

Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q04h5D390

What Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac’s Latest Policy Changes Mean for Condominium Associations, Lenders, and Homeowners by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Mar 18, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Association Guidance, Community Associations Institute, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac | 13 comments On March 18, Fannie Mae and F...

05/14/2026

Help Us Celebrate Our Members! 🎉

As part of CAI Keystone’s renewed focus on recognizing and celebrating our members, we’ve launched a new Member Spotlight submission form where members can share accomplishments, milestones, achievements, promotions, certifications, awards, and other good news — or nominate someone else to be recognized.

Submit your accomplishment here: https://hubs.ly/Q04gF8_-0

Selected submissions may be featured on social media, in News from the Nest, member emails, blogs, and occasionally in Community Assets magazine.

We can’t wait to highlight the incredible people who make our community so special.

05/12/2026

A huge thank you to our Tee Sponsors for the 2026 Ladies on the Links Golf & Gather! ⛳💜

Their support helps make this event possible while bringing together members of the CAI Keystone community for a day of networking, fun, and support of the Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee.

We’re also excited to recognize FirstService Residential as our Welcome Sponsor this year!

Thank you to:
• Liberty Maintenance
• Danella Realty & Management
• CertaPro Painters of Blue Bell
• Risk Management Matters
• CCR Management
• County Action Restoration
• Fineman Management Company
• State Farm – Steve DiOrio
• Taylor Management Company
• Marcus & Hoffman
• Arader Tree Service Inc.
• Hamburg, Rubin (HRMML)
• Core Maintenance and Construction
• Western Alliance Bank
• Horn Williamson & Collins

We appreciate your continued support of CAI Keystone and the amazing community professionals and volunteers who make this industry thrive. We can’t wait to see everyone out on the course! 🏌️‍♀️

05/11/2026

Community association managers keep communities moving, often behind the scenes and always at the center of it all. 🏘️

This International Community Association Managers Day, join us in recognizing the professionals who navigate the day-to-day complexities of community living with expertise, care, and commitment.

Download celebration resources and share your appreciation using . 💙

https://bit.ly/4wm5zvV

05/11/2026

The 2026 Ladies on the Links Golf & Gather is shaping up to be another incredible day on the course ⛳💜

From golf clinics and networking to friendly competition and a pressure-free atmosphere, this event continues to bring together amazing professionals from across the CAI Keystone community in support of the Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping make this event possible:

Tournament Sponsor
M&T Bank

Happy Hour Sponsors
James M. McFadden, CPA
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.

Lunch Sponsors
John Kennedy Dealerships - Ford • Mazda • Subaru
IDS Drones

Beverage Cart Sponsor
Klein & Hoffman

Halfway House Sponsor
PR Commercial Services

Golf Clinic Sponsor
CAMCO Management Company

Course Map Sponsor
The Baldwin Group

Foursome Photography Sponsor
Allied Elevator LLC
Macadam Company, Inc.

Giveaway Sponsors
O'Donnell Solar Co.
Kipcon, Inc.
Keystone Motors Volvo

Premium Hole Sponsors
CertaPro Painters of Central & Lower Bucks County
Lemus Construction Inc.
Parallel Architectural Group
PS&S Architecture & Engineering, PC

Prizes Sponsors
Gawthrop Greenwood, P.C.
Brady & Cissne
Hill Wallack LLP
Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP

We appreciate your support and partnership in making this event such a success year after year.

Register now: https://hubs.ly/Q04g5Wf00