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- Potential office towers spark anger in Va. neighborhood
Residents of the Cedars at Innsbrook neighborhood in Richmond, Va., are concerned that rezoning measures by the Henrico County Planning Commission may allow a developer to construct commercial buildings up to 250 feet tall adjacent to residential properties. The towers would stand three times as tall as office buildings in the corporate park. "We are not opposed to development," says David Cummings, vice president of the HOA. "If we could come to some reasonable level of building heights ... we could all be happier. We could move forward together to support the vision of Innsbrook for the future." Richmond Times-Dispatch (Va.)
(11/20) 
- Sex offender sues condo association for residential ban
A sex offender who was convicted 20 years ago is suing his condo association for banning him from the complex, even though he has lived there with his wife since 2008. Theodore Whipple says the Valley View Village Condominium HOA in Austin, Texas, is unreasonably restricting his residency options even though he has fulfilled his legal obligations. Courthouse News Service
(11/26)
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- Tips for successful meetings
Time is money, so spend it wisely during company meetings with these tips to keep discussion running smoothly, get objectives accomplished, stimulate out-of-the-box thinking and keep wasted time to a minimum. ArtPetty.com
(11/20)
- Why bosses should find their "off button"
Leaders shouldn't be afraid to turn off their smartphones and iPads, write Henry Mintzberg and Peter Todd, as digital distractions make it harder for bosses to relate to their workers effectively. "By giving managers the illusion of control, the rapid flow of information through new technologies threatens to rob them of real control," the pair write. Strategy+Business magazine (free registration)
(Winter 2012)
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- Nevada HOA signs on to protect wild horses
The Santa Maria Ranch HOA in Nevada has joined hands with the Wild Horse Preservation League to construct barbed-wire fences that will keep wild horses from wandering into residential properties and streets, protecting animals and humans. "I see this joint effort as an opportunity to meet all our goals, both wild horse advocates and homeowners alike," says HOA board member Tim Hall. "... As time goes on, I see projects such as this will help to motivate our residents in becoming more involved in caring for and improving our HOA community as a whole." Reno Gazette-Journal (Nev.)
(11/21)
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- The right way to provide constructive criticism
Offering constructive criticism to your employees isn't fun, but it's easier if you do it throughout the year instead of waiting until the performance review, Geoffrey James writes. It's a good idea to offer feedback immediately after a problem has occurred and to listen to what your employees tell you, he writes. Inc. online (free registration)
(11/20)
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| Contact NBC-CAM |
National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM)
6402 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 510
Falls Church, Virginia 22042
Phone: 866.779.CMCA (2622)
Fax: 800.845.4394
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| About NBC-CAM |
The National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM) is a 17-year-old independent board that sets the standards for
community association managers worldwide. The board administers the Certified Manager of Community Associations® (CMCA) examination, a rigorous,
three-hour test that measures managers’ knowledge of community management best practices. Passing the CMCA examination and maintaining the
standards of the CMCA certification is proof that a manager is a knowledgeable, ethical and professional. CMCA-certified managers have the skills
to safeguard the assets of homeowners’ associations, giving homeowners peace of mind and protecting home values.
The CMCA credential is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) which means it complies with NCCA’s stringent
international standards for a professional certification program. NCCA accreditation provides independent validation that the CMCA program meets
or exceeds twenty-one standards concerning various aspects of the certification program including its purpose, structure, governance, psychometric
foundation, policies and procedures. Accreditation validates the integrity of the CMCA program and is a mark of quality.
For more information, go to
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