Get Involved! Join a Committee or Write an Article

There is an old business maxim: "You get out what you put in." That certainly holds true at CAI-CT.

We have a variety of committees for you to serve on. Trade Shows, Educational Programs, Golf Fundraiser, Publications, and more are all active committees seeking your involvement. While we prefer an altruistic approach to service, the reality is that you will likely make some very strong business connections while serving on a committee, so why not get involved today? Prime networking experiences await those who answer the call.

Trade Show – Responsible for Annual Trade Show, March 2010, over 70 exhibitors, 5 education sessions, over 300 attendees.  Meets in Hamden and Glastonbury,  generally once a month, more often as necessary. Chair – Chris Hansen, Bender, Anderson & Barba; Joe Corlis, Cromwell Hills; Bill Jackson, JP Maguire; Fran Lepore, VIP Management; Wendy Perrotti, Perco Landscaping

Golf - Responsible for Annual Golf Tournament, June 14, 2010, over 140 golfers, many sponsors.  Meets in Avon, generally every other month, more often as necessary. Chair – Rich Bouvier, Bouvier, Beckwith & Lennox;  Brian Kelly, Smith Insurance; Joe Rodgers, Carney, Roy & Gerroll; Albert Miller, Farmington Woods; Dan Rys, New Alliance Bank; Jesse Odell, Resource Options; Alan Barberino, Alan Barberino Real Estate LLC; Howard Rosenberg, Rosenberg & Rosenberg

LAC - Responsible for Advocacy, Meets in Hamden, generally once a month, more often as necessary. Chair –Chris Hansen, Bender, Anderson & Barba
Scott J. Sandler, Esq. - Perlstein, Sandler & McCracken, LLC
Rich Mellin - Mellin & Associates, LLC
Joanne Mueller-London, Esq. - London & London
Joe Corlis - Cromwell Hills I
Michael Alexander - Alexander & Crow, LLC
Andrea Scalzo - Scalzo Property Management
Dan Rys - NewAlliance Bank
Robin Kahn, Esq. - Cohen & Wolf, P. C.
Ted Przedpelski - Heritage Village
Robert L. Hill, Esq. - Hunters Run
Chris Myers - Northeast Property Group, Inc.
George Myers - Northeast Property Group, Inc.

Publication – Responsible for publication of Common Interest Magazine, 8 times a year. Committee members provide content and oversee content submissions. Meets in Hartford, quarterly. Chair – Sam Tomasetti, Tomasetti Kulas & Co.; Bob Gourley, MyEzCondo; Tim Wentzell, Connecticut Property Engineering; Jim Banno, Imagineers; Adam Cohen, Pullman & Comley

Marketing - Responsible for publication marketing menu  (same committee as Publication). Meets in Hartford, quarterly. Chair – Sam Tomasetti, Tomasetti Kulas; Bob Gourley, MyEzCondo; Tim Wentzell, Connecticut Property Engineering; Jim Banno, Imagineers; Adam Cohen, Pullman & Comley

Program North – Responsible for northern networking & education programs for board members,  managers and vendors.  Meets monthly, East Hartford.  Chair – Lynne McCarron, Phoenix Property Management; Pam Bowman, Prime Touch Services; Erin Alicata, Community Association Banc

Program South – Responsible for southern networking & education programs for board members managers and vendors. Meets quarterly, Stamford. Chair – Russell Munz, Pyramid Real Estate Group; Diane Servos, A& S Windows; Bill Ward, Ackerly & Ward; Bree Longcore, Turner Enterprises; Mea Anderson, Crystal Restoration Services; Kevin Reeves, West Lyon Farm.

Membership – Responsible for increasing membership – Chair - Bob Gourley - not regularly meeting, hope to grow this committee in 2009.

Website - Responsible for website development – Chair - Bob Gourley – not regularly meeting.

Public Relations – Responsible for public relations – Chair – Mike Zimmer, Meadows of Southington.

To get involved, contact Kim McClain at (860) 633-5692 or email caictkmcclain@sbcglobal.net.