State Advisory Council Sets Meeting Dates  The Advisory Council which was established last year to make recommendations regarding the Illinois Condominium Property Act will host five public meetings. Two of these have been set:  August 19 in Naperville and September 3 in Chicago.  For details, click on "Legislative Activity/Current Topic."

ACTHA Welcomes New Commercial Members:

Property Management:  T.A.G. Worldwide, Inc. (Chicago) - Angela Ford, 312-791-9100

Property Management:  Royster Property Management (Orland Park) -   Bonita Royster, 708-479-7916

Property  Management: Chicago's Real Estate Agency (Chicago) - Don Felton, 312-244-3728

Property Management: Rowell, Inc. (Palatine) - Kara Cermak, 847-991-6000

Exterior Building Maintenance:  Crystal Windows and Doors (Chicago) - Ann Liang, 773-376-6688

Architects/Engineers:  LM Consultants, Inc. (Vernon Hills) - Scott Livingston, 847-573-1717

Painting:  Complex Painting and Carpeting (Schaumburg) - Rick Arellano, 847-895-0080

Property Management: Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell (Lockport) - Allison Fetchko, 815-834-4308

Banking:  State Bank of Countryside (Countryside) - Chad Fortiano, 708-485-9418

Roofing:  Crawford Roof Maintenance Service Co. (Blue Island) - Thomas Billish, 630-616-9588

Insurance:  Mesirow Insurance Services (Chicago) - Joel Davis, 312-595-8093

Outdoor Management:  Kings Landscaping (Hinsdale) - Marcin Matuzik, 630-452-4291

Attorneys: Freeborn and Peters (Chicago) - Michael T. Franz, 312-360-6394

Attorneys:  Erwin and Associates LLC (Chicago) - James Erwin, 773-525-0153

Property Management:  Mastercare Building Services, Inc. (Oka Park) - Kate Susmilch, 708-848-2255

Attorneys:  Law Offices of Cochrane & Mueller (Olympia Fields) - Gary S. Mueller, 708-481-9530

Painting:  Inside-Out Painting Company (Batavia) - Scott Robertson, 630-406-7600

Insurance:  State Farm Insurance (Evanston) - John Roman, 847-869-0677

Accounting:  MasterType Accounting & Business Services, P.C. (Chicago) - Kenneth Reid, 773-792-1910

Concrete and Paving: Damico Paving and Sealcoating (St. Charles) - Carolyn Damrow, 630-263-7283

Property Management:  First Management Solutions, Inc. (New Lenox) - Gina Rossi, 815-462-8500

Reserve Studies/Architects/Engineers:  Klein and Hoffman, Inc. (Chicago) - Katie Collier, 312-251-1900

Painting: Lakewood Painters, Inc. (Plainfield) - Diane O'Brien, 630-939-6000

Exterior Building Maintenance/Windows: Renewal by Andersen (Glenview) - Kimberly LaPaglia, 708-574-5661

Interior Building Services/Fitness Equipment:  Professional Fitness Concepts, Inc. (Joliet) - Brian Fonseca, 815-741-5328, x 112

Roofing:  Trela Roofing & Remodeling (Evergreen Park) - Ryan Trela, 708-422-7204

Property Management:  Property Specialists, Inc. (Rolling Meadows) - Larry Lolli, 847-806-6121

Property Management:  Connected Property Management (Chicago) - Paul Houillon, 888-633-8276, ext. 501

Outdoor Management/Pools:  Platinum Poolcare Aquatech, Ltd. (Wheeling) - John Gitzinger, 847-537-2525

Property Management:  Geo Group 1, The (Mokena) - George Jensen, 708-478-3807

Attorneys:  Law Offices of William J. Lapelle, PC (Northfield) - William Lapelle, 847-441-0002

Outdoor Management/Landscaping: Green-up Landscape (Plainfield) - John Pfalzgraf, 815-372-3000

Reserve Studies: Architects/Engineers:  Waldman Engineering Consultants, Inc. (Naperville) - Mark Waldman, 630-922-3000

2008 ACTHA programs will be posted as they are scheduled.  Although registration is not required, for planning purposes we would appreciate your letting us know if you or others plan on attending - gael@actha.org

Tuesday, September 9, Oak Park Village Hall, 7 - 8:30 p.m.:  "Legislative Update," Presenter:  Gabriella Comstock of Keough and Moody.  This program is free for ACTHA members and residents of Oak Park; otherwise the cost is $20 per person.  For planning purposes, we request that you register for the event.  Registrations may be made by calling 312-987-1906 or emailing actha@actha.org

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.