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ACTHA Webinar on "Rentals" - Thurs., Feb. 11 at 1 p.m.  Presenter: Kelly Elmore, Attorney with Penland and Hartwell.  Space is limited. Click here to register.


 

ACTHA's Spring Conference and Trade Show is Sat., March 20.
Click here to register 

 

ACTHA is pleased to announce that "Learn and Lead:  ACTHA's Certified Leader" program, in addition to being offered in Tinley Park which began Wed., Jan. 13 for six consecutive weeks, will also be offered in Schaumburg beginning Sat., March 27.

ACTHA Welcomes New Commercial Members:


Outdoor Management:  Sebert Landscaping (Bartlett) - Kim Riebel, 630-497-1000

 

Outdoor Management:  Clarke (Roselle) - Michael Muldoon, 630-894-2000

 

Outdoor Management:  Evergreen Landscape Associates, LLC (Lake in the Hills) - Mickey Bittenbender, 847-854-1195

 

General Construction/Restoration:  The Restoration Group (Wheaton) - Dan Wells, 630-580-5584

 

Painting:  Christos Painting & Decorating (Manhattan) - Andrea Godfrey, 815-351-5235

 

Outdoor Management:  Tru-Link Fence (Skokie) - John Belli, 847-568-9300

 

Accountants:  Nyborg & Co., Ltd. (Batavia) - Chris Nyborg, 630-482-9750

 

Property Management:  Exclusive Condo Management (Rockford) - Patricia Keating, 815-229-3642

 

Roofing:  Exterior Construction Specialists (Grayslake) - Josh Herion, 847-970-4500

 

Exterior Maintenance:  Arrow Masonry & Exteriors (Palatine) - Karie Zielinski, 847-776-6400

 

Property Management:  Management Resource Center (Austin, TX) - Mike Palomino, 512-524-7928

 

Roofing:  Total Roofing & Construction Services, Inc. (Dolton) - George Darling, 708-201-7550

 

Outdoor Management:  Bartlett Tree Experts (Woodridge) - Tom Tyler, 630-960-4001

 

Banking:  U. S. Bank (Chicago) - Carolyn Rottinghaus, 312-325-8738

 

Asphalt & Paving:  RBSS Pavement Maintenance (Rockford) - Rob Zahm, 815-395-2150

 

General Construction/Maintenance/Restoration:  TERRA Maintenance Services (Chicago) - John Casiello, 312-501-6431

Outdoor Management:  Classic Landscape Ltd. (West Chicago) - Dan Hund, 630-513-1313

 

Property Management:  T.H.E. Management. Inc. (Chicago) - Tim Krueger, 773-544-8644

 

Exterior Building Maintenance:  Mastic Home Exteriors (Sugar Grove) - Don Coates, 630-391-2506

 

Outdoor Management:  Kuhn's Lawn & Snow Service, inc. (Naperville) - Linda Kuhn, 630-851-4429

 

Accountants:  Thomas H. Franklin & Assoc. (Chicago) - Tom Franklin, CPA, 312-310-3171

 

Insurance:  Jordan Insurance Services & Associates, Ltd. (Oak Forest) - Gil Jordan, 708-687-9700

 

Association Services/Communication:  MDU Communications (Chicago) - Steve Moore,  312-492-3900 x 13

 

Exterior Building Maintenance:  Bright Deck, Inc. (Frankfort) - Jeff Konopack, 815-469-6633

 

Engineers/Architects:  Domicile Consulting, LLC (Chicago) - Dan Cullen, 773-771-6466

 

Painting:  Jalapeno Paint Werx (Yorkville) - Tom Reber, 630-527-1829

 

Outdoor Management/Pest Control:  JT Skeeter Beater (Vernon Hills) - Tim Martin, 847-707-1031

 

Insurance:  Nationwide Insurance (Buffalo Grove) - Brian Deja, 847-465-3925

 

Association Services/Communication:  Interaction Community Systems (Woodstock) - Casey  Clark, 847-774-9460

 

Insurance/Public Adjuster:  A. Schoeneman & Co., Inc. (Chicago) - Ron Schoeneman, 773-539-7446

 

Insurance:  Candos Agency (Palos Park) - William Kooi, 708-361-2700

 

Interior Building Services: The Laundry Bag, Inc. (Chicago) - Kathy Gwin, 1-877-312-9274

 

General Construction: Inter City Maintenance Service, Inc. (Chicago) - Pan Kelmendi, 312-363-9946

 

 

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Thurs., Feb. 11, 1 p.m.:  "Rentals":  ACTHA Webinar.   The Webinar will include such items as:  the role of governing documents, restrictions, hardship policies, the percentage of rentals as it relates to borrowing, responsibilities of renters, information boards are entitled to regarding tenants and of course, the opportunity to ask questions.  Presenter: Kelly Elmore of Penland and Hartwell PC.  Note: this seminar is limited to 25 people.  ACTHA member rate: $20 per person, non-member rate: $50.  You must be pre-registered.  Click here to register.

"10 Things a Board Must Know" - scheduled for Elgin, Alsip, Darien and Winnetka.  For details of locations and speakers, click on "Education/Seminars"

Sat., March 20, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.:  ACTHA's Spring Conference and Trade Show.  To view the complete program with speakers and times as well as exhibitors, click on "Education/March 20 Conference"

Sat., March 27 and for six consecutive weeks thereafter, ACTHA's certified leadership program - "Learn and Lead" will begin in Schaumburg from 9 - 11:30 a.m.


ACTHA programs are posted as they are scheduled.  We would appreciate your letting us know if you plan on attending for planning purposes by emailing gael@actha.org or calling 312-987-1906  (Note:  some programs require a minimum of 15 for the program to take place; this is noted when applicable by an asterick)

        
        Interested in holding a program in your community?  Below are some topics:

  • How to run a meeting
  • How to hold an election
  • Developer turnover
  • Understanding financial statements
  • Understanding insurance needs for the association
  • How to fund capital improvements
  • Collections and assessments
  • Developing rules and enforcement
  • Lowering energy costs

ACTHA would be happy to assist you with - other suggested topics are welcome.  All you need to do is contact gael@actha.org to discuss time, place and date.