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

Several pieces of legislation have been introduced in the Illinois General Assemly including HB5281 introduced by ACTHA to roll-back the fees associations will annually pay under the new manager licensing law to once every five years.  To view what's happening legislatively, click on "Legislative Activity" to the left.

"Learn and Lead:  ACTHA's Certified Leader" will be offered in Schaumburg beginning Sat., March 27 for six consecutive weeks and in Oak Park beginning April 21.  For locations, dates, time, topic and speakers, click on "Education/Certification" to the left.

ACTHA Welcomes New Commercial Members:

Interior Building Services/Janitorial:  Cleaning Fanatics (East Dundee) - Klinga, 847-844-8484

Outdoor Management:  Wingren Landscape, Inc. (Downers Grove) - Brian Dolwick, 630-759-8100

Outdoor Management/Sprinkler Systems:  Carefree Systems (New Lenox) - Patrick, 815-462-3300

Outdoor Management:  Homer Tree Care (Lockport) - Paul Chialdikas, 815-838-0320

Outdoor Management: In and Out Maintenance Services, Inc. (Elmhurst) - Charles T. Freitag, 630-941-3521

Association Services:  Alarm Detection Systems (Aurora) - Cheryl Perez, 630-844-5349

Property Management:  Mastercare Building Services, Inc. (Oak Park) - Kate Susmilch, 708-358-2630

Asphalt & Paving:  Blackstone Asphalt Services, Inc. (Marengo) - Terry Todd, Sr., 815-923-4340

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

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"    Registration online closes at noon on Wed., March 17.

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

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