SATRUDAY EDUCATION SESSIONS
Session One: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
DC Legislative Update
Lead Speakers: Cary Devorsetz, ESQ., Alderman, Devorsetz & Hora PLLC ; Molly Peacock, ESQ., Rees Broome, PC; Chelsey Kelly, EJF Real Estate Services
Get an update on the latest developments on proposed legislation in the District of Columbia and a fresh perspective on how it will impact common interest communities located there.
EV Charging Stations – Navigating the Divide between Resident Expectations and What Can be Accomplished
Lead Speaker: Eric Collins, PE, Becht Engineering BT, Inc.
An exploration of the various technical challenges that are commonly encountered by Community Association Boards and Managers when considering adding Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on their properties. Learn how to successfully navigate conversations with residents about what can be accomplished.
Understanding & Leveraging AI for Success
Lead Speaker: Aaron Mindel, CMCA, EJF Real Estate Services, Inc.
Are you using AI to work smarter rather than harder? Join us for moderated panel discussion about AI and how it can be leveraged by managers and other users to more readily perform time-consuming tasks.
Session Two: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Maryland Legislative Update
Lead Speakers: Members of the Maryland Legislative Action Committee
What will the Maryland legislative landscape look like in 2024 for common interest communities? Find out the latest on everything from collections to cannabis during this moderated panel discussion.
DC Benchmarking and BEPS
Lead Speaker: Julian Belilty, Honeydew Energy Advisors
This will be an interactive session between the audience and the panelists to discuss issues buildings are facing when it comes to Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS). We will also be covering the Benchmarking Verification requirement that is due April 1st, 2024. Learn what you need to know!
When Life Gives You Lemons: Managing Difficulties in Community Associations
Lead Speaker: Tiago Bezerra, Esq., Chadwick, Washington, Moriarty, Elmore & Bunn, PC
This program, paneled by experienced community association professionals, will provide attendees with some lemonade-making tips for dealing with the lemons we encounter in community association governance.
Session Three: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Virginia Legislative Update
Lead Speakers: Don Boswell, CMCA, Ph.D, Chair of the VA LAC; other members of the VA LAC
Members of the WMCCAI Legislative Action Committee will provide an overview and analysis of proposed legislation and legal trends in 2024.
Window Replacement Projects - A Pane in the Glass?
Lead Speaker: Christopher J. Kelley, Thomas Downey, Ltd., Consulting Engineers
Gain a general understanding of window replacement projects. It will cover "when and why" of window replacement, how to plan, fund, and present a window project to the community, and an overview of the physical process of window replacement.
Community Association of the Year: Best Practices
Join the winners of WMCCAI’s Annual Community Association of the Year awards for a moderated panel discussion on what it takes to rise to the top and stay there.