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Meet Peter Mollengarden, Esq., BCS at the Firm’s networking group’s free Breakfast & Education event at Drive Shack in West Palm Beach, Fri., April 12 at 8:30am.

Meet Peter Mollengarden, Esq., BCS at the Firm’s networking group’s free Breakfast & Education event at Drive Shack in West Palm Beach, Fri., April 12 at 8:30am.

Meet Peter Mollengarden, Esq., BCS at the Firm’s networking group’s free Breakfast & Education event at Drive Shack in West Palm Beach, Fri., April 12 at 8:30am.

One CE for CAMs and excellent info for Board Members. Door Prizes too!

 

ACE Palm Beach County Breakfast & Education | Hurricane Prep for Community Associations

Please join us for delicious hot breakfast, awesome networking, and DBPR approved credit, vital for CAMS and excellent information for Board Members. Course: “Hurricane Prep for Community Associations”. Course #: 9628954. By Plastridge Insurance (3730). One IFM or ELE CEU. The ACE pros in attendance will also offer input about the topic. Plastridge instructor is: Andrew Massie.

Location: Drive Shack West Palm Bch, 1710 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Date and time: Fri, Apr 12, 2024 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Organizer: Mariel and Lisa, ACE, (516) 666-1333, mariel@acebytsk.com

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Legal Update 2024 2:30-4:30pm | 2 CEUs in LU | No. 9632307 at the Palm Beach Condo HOA EXPO. by kbr legal

Legal Update 2024 2:30-4:30pm | 2 CEUs in LU | No. 9632307 at the Palm Beach Condo HOA EXPO. by kbr legal

Legal Update 2024

2:30-4:30pm | 2 CEUs in LU | No. 9632307

Get updated on the most recent legislative changes and discuss the statutory changes made by Florida Legislature and how they directly affect managers and their communities.

Instructor: Allison L. Hertz, Esq. BCS of KBR Legal

 

Learn the Legal Updates for 2024, Managers and Board Members this is a must!

Register / attend the expo

 

 

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Funding Construction Projects (Loans, Assessments & Reserves) Presented by Synovus. Course provided & taught by Kaye Bender Rembaum’s Kerstin Henze, Esq.

Funding Construction Projects (Loans, Assessments & Reserves) Presented by Synovus. Course provided & taught by Kaye Bender Rembaum’s Kerstin Henze, Esq.

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Funding Construction Projects (Loans, Assessments & Reserves)

MARCH 28 | 11am Est | Live via Zoom

Presented by Synovus. Course provided & taught by Kaye Bender Rembaum’s Kerstin Henze, Esq.

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Funding Construction Projects

Date & Time:   Mar 28, 2024 11:00 AM in 
Hosted by Synovus Bank. Course provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum. Funding Construction Projects (Loans, Assessments and Reserve Spending) Course# 9630148 | Provider# 0005092 | 1 CEU in IFM or ELE Instructor: Kerstin Henze, Esq.
Attendees will learn about the process of funding construction projects. The primary focus of the program is to review with attendees the different sources of funds that may be available to address construction projects and the procedures to be followed to properly utilize those sources of funds. Attendees will learn tips to avoid pitfalls when planning for large projects. Synovus’ community association specialist will be on hand to cover the lending aspects of the seminar.
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Attention all aspiring Community Association Managers! Start your journey to success with ProLicense Florida’s pre-license course.

Attention all aspiring Community Association Managers! Start your journey to success with ProLicense Florida’s pre-license course.

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Our online education program is designed to give you the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this field.

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn your license and boost your career!

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Florida Community Association Manager License Courses

To become licensed in Florida, you need to first meet the requirements to enter an approved educational program. Once you’ve completed the program successfully, you apply for a license.

After being electronically fingerprinted, you’ll need to take and pass the licensing exam. You don’t need a license if you are only managing personally owned properties. Some rental properties, however, need a licensing by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

If a property owner hires a salaried employee to manage the property no broker’s license is required, but if they are paid by commission or transactional basis they must have a license.

Community Association Managers (CAMs) differ from property managers. CAMs must hold a valid Community Association Manager license. Obtaining this FREC license follows a similar process, but requires a different educational program.

If you need to verify a License in Florida:

Check each applicant’s license status before hiring any person. Use the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s Licensee Search webpage to determine their licensing.

State of Florida Requires; Property Managers to be Registered with the DPBR

 

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Please join us March 15th.for a free milestone inspection event—Beyond Compliance: Smart Strategies for Effective Milestone Inspections. This seminar will provide you with information and tools you can immediately utilize to ensure the safety and longevity of your structures.

Please join us March 15th.for a free milestone inspection event—Beyond Compliance: Smart Strategies for Effective Milestone Inspections. This seminar will provide you with information and tools you can immediately utilize to ensure the safety and longevity of your structures.

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Beyond Compliance: Smart Strategies for Effective Milestone Inspections
This event is all about going beyond mere compliance and discovering smart strategies for effective milestone inspections.
Targeted to property managers and HOA officers responsible for high-rise residential buildings more than 25 years old,
This seminar will provide attendees with information and tools they can immediately utilize to ensure the safety and longevity of their structures.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with South Florida industry experts. Mark your calendars for an informative and engaging event!
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RSVP for free to attend a Lunch & Learn at the Weston Community Center on Feb. 21st at 11:30am. Topic: “Managing Conflict Management in HOAs and Condos”.

RSVP for free to attend a Lunch & Learn at the Weston Community Center on Feb. 21st at 11:30am. Topic: “Managing Conflict Management in HOAs and Condos”.

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RSVP for free to attend a Lunch & Learn at the Weston Community Center on Feb. 21st at 11:30am. Topic: “Managing Conflict Management in HOAs and Condos”.

This also gets CAMS a credit in HR!

Guest panelists include Weston Commissioner Mary Molina Macfie and Kaye Bender Rembaum’s Michael S. Bender, offering their perspectives.

The instructor is Marcy Kravit, PCAM (Hotwire Communications). Lunch provided by Blue Tiger Wellness and is complimentary to those who register.

Here is the link:

ACE Lunch & Learn in Weston

Presented by Hotwire Communications’, Marcy Kravit, PCAM, “Creating Harmony: Managing Conflict Management in Community Associations”. DPBR approved credit for CAMS! Course# 9632176. Provider# 8912. One HR CEU. Panel Guests: Michael Bender, Esq. (Kaye Bender Rembaum) & Mary Macfie (Weston City Commissioner).

Where: 

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EST

Where

Weston Community Center
20200 Saddle Club Rd
Weston, FL 33327

 

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CEU course “Navigating the FFHA: Assistance Animal or Pet?” next week on Feb. 20th. Alan Schwartzseid of KBR Legal.com

CEU course “Navigating the FFHA: Assistance Animal or Pet?” next week on Feb. 20th. Alan Schwartzseid of KBR Legal.com

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We are presenting the CEU course “Navigating the FFHA: Assistance Animal or Pet?” next week on Feb. 20th. Alan Schwartzseid from KBR Legal.com will be the instructor.

Use the link to enroll for free: 

Navigating FFHA | Assistance Animal or Pet?

Feb 20, 2024 02:00 PM
Presented by Alan Schwartzseid, Esq., of Kaye Bender Rembaum Learn about the HUD regulations and Florida Legislation pertaining to assistance animals, as well as common issues concerning assistance animals and addressing requests by residents for reasonable accommodations. Provider #: 0005092 | Course #: 9631847 | 1 CE credit in OPP or Elective
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Join our webinar Feb 22 @ 12Noon, on ‘Planning the Project: What to Look for in a Contractor.’

Join our webinar Feb 22 @ 12Noon, on ‘Planning the Project: What to Look for in a Contractor.’

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This Thursday, February 22, discover the secrets of successful projects! Join our webinar on ‘Planning the Project: What to Look for in a Contractor.’

Gain insights on selecting the right contractor for your property management needs.

Register now:  

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Condo Board Member Cert (Thurs.) Feb. 15th Hosted by GRS Community Management. Course provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum.

Condo Board Member Cert (Thurs.) Feb. 15th Hosted by GRS Community Management. Course provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum.

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Condo Board Member Cert (Thurs.) Feb. 15th Hosted by GRS Community Management. Course provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum.

February 15 @ 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Hosted by GRS Community Management. Course provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum.

If you do not see the graphic below, CLICK HERE to learn more and to RSVP free for

Condominium Board Member Certification on Feb. 15.

WEBINAR: CONDO BOARD MEMBER CERTIFICATION

 02/15/2024  2:00 pm – 4:15 pm
 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p3rb1H5PRQaH5pJRxYClRw#/registration

Presented by GRS Management | Provided by Kaye Bender Rembaum (0005092) | Course # 9630075 | Instructor: Kerstin Henze, Esq.

This webinar covers the essentials of condominium board membership, updated regularly to remain current with legislative amendments to Florida’s Condominium Act. In addition, this webinar satisfies Florida’s requirement for new condominium board members. It also serves as an excellent refresher course. Licensed CAMS will receive two (2) CE credits as IFM or ELE. Kerstin Henze is stepping in for Alan Schwartzseid.

Enroll for free HERE.

 

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EVENT: EV Charging Stations for Condominium Associations Thursday, February 15, 2024 February 15 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

EVENT: EV Charging Stations for Condominium Associations Thursday, February 15, 2024 February 15 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

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EV Charging Stations for Condominium Associations Thursday, February 15, 2024

February 15 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

EV Charging Stations for Condominium Associations

Thursday, February 15, 2024
8:30am – 10am | Breakfast
Drive Shack West Palm Bch
1710 Belvedere Road., WPB, FL

  • Course #: 9632455 | Provider #: 0006881 | One CEU as an Elective (ELE)
  • Instructor: David Riddle (The Falcon Group)
  • Visit KBR’s Peter Mollengarden at the table
  • RSVP Free HERE

Get ahead of the curve to future-proof your community or help your clients as a CAM with this new and interesting course focused on Electric Vehicle Charging for your community! You will learn about the process involved in how a condominium association should go about having EV Charging Stations implemented in their properties. You will also learn the process of how a load study is performed, the power requirements and electrical infrastructure that is necessary, the permitting needed and the options for metering and payment systems available for associations.

There will be door prizes and delicious hot breakfast for CAMs and community association board members who register and attend.