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NOTICE<br />

<strong>31st</strong> <strong>ANNUAL</strong> <strong>GENERAL</strong><br />

<strong>MEETING</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>MEMBERS</strong><br />

April 18, 2008<br />

Registration: 9:00 A.M.<br />

Meeting: 10:00 A.M.<br />

RICHMOND HILL<br />

COUNTRY CLUB<br />

HIGHWAY 7 AND<br />

BATHURST STREET<br />

<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> Condominium<br />

Managers <strong>of</strong> Ontario<br />

2233 Argentia Road, Suite 100<br />

Mississauga, ON L5N 2X7<br />

Tel: 905-826-6890, 1-800-265-3263<br />

Fax: 905-826-4873<br />

E-mail: info@acmo.org<br />

Website: www.acmo.org<br />

ACMO AGM AGENDA<br />

1. Call to Order<br />

2. Approval <strong>of</strong> Agenda<br />

3. Minutes <strong>of</strong> June 1, 2007, Annual<br />

General Meeting <strong>of</strong> Members<br />

4. Auditors Report for the Fiscal Year<br />

Ended December 31, 2007<br />

5. Appointment <strong>of</strong> Auditors for<br />

The 2008 Fiscal Year<br />

6. President’s Address<br />

7. Election <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />

8. Committee Reports<br />

9. Other Business<br />

10. Termination


AGM Minutes June 1, 2007<br />

MINUTES <strong>of</strong> the 30 th Annual General Meeting <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> Condominium<br />

Managers <strong>of</strong> Ontario held at the Richmond Hill Country Club, Richmond Hill on June 1,<br />

2007 at 10:30 a.m.<br />

Attendance in person: 69<br />

Laurie Adams, Marlyn Addai, Vladimir Aleksic, Chris Antipas, Babak Ardalan, Robert Bainbridge,<br />

Vatchik Balasan, Valerie Boily, Nathan Browne, Robert Buckler, Cynthia Chung, Vincent<br />

Cianfarani, Harold Cipin, William Colucci, John Damaren, Janet Dedic, Gabriel Dolnicianu, Maria<br />

Finoro, Brigitte Finoro, Lidia Fintineanu, William Foss, Jack Gale, Caroline Graham, Peter Greco,<br />

John Grier, Tania Haluk, Yehudi Hendler, Stella Ngan Sum Ho, Shari Iglar Davidson, Lingaratnum<br />

Kularatnam, Laura Lee, Alan Lee, Antoinette Lemelin, Glenn Luckasavitch, Ellen Mahon, Marilyn<br />

McBain, Dean McCabe, Claudia Moisa, Gillian Murray, Suzanne Nicholls, Jim O'Neill, John Oakes,<br />

Ron Outram, Karl Park, Richard Pearlstein, Michaela Popescu, Frank Puchiele, Robert Reay,<br />

Karen Reynolds, Allan Rosenberg, Robin Rudolph, Maria Sacchetti, Sandi Schmidt, Gabriela<br />

Shand, Mitar Sijakovic, Carol Slade, Flora Tsui Yin Tam, Anita Tang, Paulo Tavares, William<br />

Thompson, Isabela Toma, Vicki Vancas, Janet Volkes, Dusko Vukosavljevic, Andy Wallace, Cheng<br />

Wang, Scott Wilson, Susan Woo, Joanna Yue-Ying Yu<br />

Attendance by proxy: 55<br />

Cheryl Barker, Attila Benyi, Rita Branco, Scott Brandreth, Linda Celar, Peter Chow, Ada Clarke,<br />

Kiera Crockower, Stan Dulberg, Annette Fleury, Sandra Foulds, Josie Gallucci, William Ganas,<br />

Cindy Gretton, Carla Guthrie, Donna Haley, Peter Hanebury, Brian Johnson, Andrea Jones, Barry<br />

Jones, Nancy Kane, Nancy King, Tatiana Kouzminykh, Andre LeBlanc, Joyce Loh-Tan, Sheila<br />

MacDonald, Rene Mendez, Sharon Milsom, Mike Mullen, Kimberley Mullins, Catherine Murdock,<br />

Andrew Nyman, Jan Percival, Sam Pooya, Lorraine Pruski, Janice Pynn, Dorina Ratiu, Stewart<br />

Rauch, Thomas Redding, Sandra Roberts, Peter Rosa, Heather Savory, Patricia Savoy, Nazreen<br />

Shamahamad, Bob St. George, Micky Stanoi, Gail Stone, Janine Wallace-Rivard, Sarah Wilford,<br />

Debbie Wilson, Scott Wilson, Raymond Wilson, Laurence Winterkorn, Andrei Zibarev, Sandro<br />

Zuliani<br />

CALL TO ORDER<br />

The President, Harold Cipin, called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. and requested that<br />

the Executive Director, Amanda Curtis, act as Recording Secretary for the meeting.<br />

Amanda Curtis read the notice <strong>of</strong> meeting and confirmed that it was mailed to all<br />

members on May 14, 2007 in accordance with the by-laws. Upon confirmation from<br />

registration staff that the required number <strong>of</strong> members was present, in person and by<br />

proxy, to constitute a quorum, the Chair declared the meeting duly constituted for<br />

business.<br />

Vicki Vancas and Shari Iglar Davidson volunteered and were confirmed to serve as<br />

scrutineers for the duration <strong>of</strong> this meeting.<br />

APPROVAL <strong>OF</strong> AGENDA<br />

MOVED BY Cynthia Chung and SECONDED BY Robin Rudolph that the agenda be<br />

approved and closed as circulated. CARRIED<br />

APPROVAL <strong>OF</strong> MINUTES<br />

The reading <strong>of</strong> the minutes was waived since copies had been distributed to all members<br />

in advance, and copies were available at this meeting.


MOVED BY Cynthia Chung and SECONDED BY Maria Sacchetti that the minutes <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Annual General Meeting held on June 9, 2006 be accepted as written. CARRIED.<br />

AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006<br />

Treasurer Laura Lee noted that as requested at the previous annual meeting <strong>of</strong><br />

members, a report on significant financial variances had been included in AGM<br />

packages. She introduced the <strong>Association</strong> auditor Park Thompson <strong>of</strong> Furlong and<br />

Company and invited him to address the meeting.<br />

Park Thompson presented highlights <strong>of</strong> the audited financial statements for the fiscal<br />

year ended December 31, 2006 commenting on the growth in membership and support<br />

<strong>of</strong> educational programs, as well as investments. He noted that expenses incurred in<br />

2005 for sponsorship <strong>of</strong> Mondo Condo and the launch <strong>of</strong> the new logo had not been<br />

repeated with a resulting favourable variation against prior year expenses. Park<br />

Thompson confirmed that the statements had been approved by the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />

and a duly signed copy was on file in the <strong>of</strong>ficial records <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Association</strong>.<br />

In response to question, he reiterated that general membership approval <strong>of</strong> audited<br />

statements <strong>of</strong> an association is not required.<br />

On behalf <strong>of</strong> the members, the Chair thanked Park Thompson for attending and<br />

addressing the meeting.<br />

APPOINTMENT <strong>OF</strong> AUDITORS FOR 2007 FISCAL YEAR<br />

MOVED BY Laura Lee and SECONDED BY Karen Reynolds that Furlong and Company<br />

be appointed auditors <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> Condominium Managers <strong>of</strong> Ontario for the<br />

fiscal period ending December 31, 2007 and that the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors be authorized to<br />

fix remuneration for the auditors for the <strong>Association</strong> for the fiscal period ending<br />

December 31, 2007. CARRIED.<br />

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS<br />

The President presented his Report, commenting specifically on accomplishments in this<br />

30 th Anniversary Year <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Association</strong>. He recognized and thanked incumbent<br />

directors for their support and encouraged all members to participate in special<br />

anniversary events to be held later in the year.<br />

ELECTION <strong>OF</strong> DIRECTORS<br />

Allan Rosenberg, Chair <strong>of</strong> the Nominating Committee, presented the report <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Committee confirming that in accordance with the <strong>Association</strong> by-laws there were three<br />

positions open on the 2007-08 Board. He introduced the following four nominees who<br />

were standing for election to the Board: Cynthia Chung, Laura Lee, Karen Reynolds,<br />

Robin Rudolph. Nominations from the floor were invited and none were forthcoming.<br />

MOVED BY Laura Lee and SECONDED BY Valerie Boily that the nominations be<br />

closed. CARRIED.<br />

The candidates addressed the meeting presenting their reasons for standing for election.<br />

Following the completion <strong>of</strong> ballots, the scrutineers removed themselves from the<br />

meeting to compile the results.


PRESENTATION <strong>OF</strong> RECOGNITION AWARDS<br />

The Chair acknowledged retiring directors Michael Holmes and Andy Wallace,<br />

expressing sincere appreciation for their contributions and leadership. Recognition<br />

plaques were presented.<br />

COMMITTEE REPORTS<br />

The Chair commented on the work <strong>of</strong> all committees as demonstrated in detailed reports<br />

which had been circulated in advance <strong>of</strong> the meeting. The following activity reports were<br />

presented to the meeting.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development – presented by Chair Andy Wallace<br />

Certification & Standards and ACMO 2000 – presented by Chair John Damaren<br />

RECOGNITION <strong>OF</strong> OUTGOING PRESIDENT<br />

John Damaren requested permission to address the meeting and on behalf <strong>of</strong> all<br />

members thanked Harold Cipin for his dedication, pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism and exceptional<br />

leadership over the past two years. He identified the numerous ways in which Harold<br />

Cipin had contributed to the success and growth <strong>of</strong> ACMO programs and special<br />

projects.<br />

OTHER BUSINESS<br />

Education<br />

Robert Buckler referred to dialogue at the 2006 Annual Meeting regarding education <strong>of</strong><br />

condominium managers in regions across Canada, and commended ACMO in its efforts<br />

in taking the lead and involving CCI in this important initiative.<br />

Legislative Review<br />

John Oakes noted that another strong cooperative activity between ACMO and CCI-<br />

Toronto Chapter is the formation <strong>of</strong> a joint legislative committee to represent the interests<br />

<strong>of</strong> condominium managers and homeowners before the Ontario Provincial Government.<br />

ELECTION RESULTS<br />

The scrutineers returned with the election results. Allan Rosenberg thanked the<br />

scrutineers and announced that Cynthia Chung, Laura Lee and Karen Reynolds were<br />

elected to serve on the ACMO Board <strong>of</strong> Directors each for a three-year term. He<br />

extended congratulations to both new and returning directors.<br />

Appreciation was also extended to Robin Rudolph, and she was encouraged take an<br />

active role on ACMO committees.<br />

MOVED BY Gillian Murray and SECONDED BY Bill Thompson that the ballots be<br />

destroyed. CARRIED.<br />

TERMINATION<br />

There being no further business to be brought before the meeting, it was MOVED BY<br />

Robin Rudolph and SECONDED BY Cynthia Chung that the meeting be terminated at<br />

11:30 a.m. CARRIED.


Nominations Report<br />

31 st <strong>ANNUAL</strong> <strong>GENERAL</strong><br />

<strong>MEETING</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>MEMBERS</strong><br />

Pursuant to Section 4, Paragraphs<br />

4.04 and 4.05, <strong>of</strong> Bylaw No. IX,<br />

Directors shall be elected for a<br />

three-year term at each Annual<br />

General Meeting. A ballot is<br />

enclosed that includes candidates<br />

who have been submitted by the<br />

Nominating Committee and in<br />

response to the previously<br />

circulated “Call for Nominations.”<br />

Every Voting member shall be<br />

entitled to one vote in person or by<br />

pre-registered ballot signed by the<br />

Voting member.<br />

Pursuant to Section 4, Paragraph<br />

4.05, additional nominations may be<br />

made in writing 15 days before the<br />

Annual General Meeting.<br />

Nominations received in writing shall<br />

be delivered to each voting member<br />

at least 5 days prior to the Annual<br />

General Meeting. Nominations may<br />

be made from the floor at the<br />

Annual General Meeting if the<br />

majority <strong>of</strong> voting members in<br />

attendance agree to the<br />

nominations.<br />

Members unable to attend the Annual<br />

General Meeting shall deliver their<br />

completed ballot by personal service,<br />

pre-paid registered mail or facsimile by<br />

5:00 pm, Thursday, April 17, 2008.<br />

Given the ballot procedure,<br />

nominations from the floor will have a<br />

disadvantage and, accordingly, the use<br />

<strong>of</strong> the write-in nominations procedure is<br />

encouraged.<br />

Nominating Committee<br />

April 2008


Bios and Platforms<br />

31 st <strong>ANNUAL</strong> <strong>GENERAL</strong><br />

<strong>MEETING</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>MEMBERS</strong><br />

1. Chris Antipas, Brookfield Residential Services Ltd.<br />

2. Carmelo Colangelo, Percel Inc.<br />

3. John Belford, Caber Management Services Inc.<br />

4. Shelley Hutchinson, Briarlane Condominium Property Management Inc.<br />

5. Michael Le Page, Maple Ridge Community Management Ltd.<br />

6. Tracey McLellan, The Property Management Group<br />

7. Sandra Newell, Larlyn Property Management Ltd.<br />

8. Lynn Radigan, Property Management Guild Incorporated<br />

9. Allan Rosenberg, Del Property Management Inc.<br />

10. Robin Rudolph, Simerra Property Management Inc.<br />

Chris Antipas, RCM<br />

Brookfield Residential Services Ltd.<br />

Chris has been involved in the management <strong>of</strong> Condominiums, non-pr<strong>of</strong>it housing and cooperatives<br />

for the past 15 years. He joined Brookfield in May 2000 as a property manager and was<br />

subsequently promoted to Regional Manager in 2001. In his capacity as Regional Manager, Chris<br />

is responsible for a portfolio <strong>of</strong> properties in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton and Burlington. His is<br />

a pr<strong>of</strong>essional member in good standing with both ACMO and CCI and has been an ACMO Board<br />

member since 2002 holding the <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> Treasurer and Secretary. In June 2007, Chris was<br />

appointed Vice-President <strong>of</strong> the ACMO Board <strong>of</strong> Directors. In addition to his responsibilities as Vice<br />

President, Chris is Chair <strong>of</strong> the ACMO Communications Committee and also sits on the ACMO<br />

Certification & Standards Committee. Chris has also instructed ACMO education courses at<br />

Humber College and Brookfield’s In-House ACMO training program.<br />

Carmelo Colangelo, RCM<br />

Percel Inc.<br />

I began my service in the condominium management industry in 1993, working as a property<br />

manager for a Toronto-based management company. I have been an active member <strong>of</strong> ACMO<br />

since 1994 and obtained my RCM designation in 1996.<br />

I am a member <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Condominium Institute, Huronia Chapter and hold the <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong><br />

Secretary. In addition to my responsibilities as Secretary I also serve on the CCI’s Chapter<br />

Communications Committee and am responsible for maintenance <strong>of</strong> the website.<br />

Currently, my role is that <strong>of</strong> Operations Manager and ACMO 2000 Team Leader with Percel Inc.<br />

While I still manage a couple <strong>of</strong> sites as the property manager, half <strong>of</strong> my role is to<br />

provide supervisory / consulting services for our property managers and administration staff.<br />

I am a father <strong>of</strong> 3 and have been married for over 20 years. I currently reside in Barrie, Ontario and<br />

have lived there for 8 years. My goal as a director would be to provide my experience in<br />

condominium management to assist in the continuing education <strong>of</strong> property managers and board


members alike. One <strong>of</strong> my goals as Director on the CCI Huronia Chapter is to increase the<br />

Condominium Board <strong>of</strong> Directors` awareness <strong>of</strong> their responsibilities while acting in that capacity as<br />

well as the responsibilities the property manager must advocate.<br />

John Belford, RCM<br />

Caber Management Services Inc.<br />

John has been involved in the field <strong>of</strong> property management for 22 years, specializing in residential<br />

and industrial/commercial condominiums, as well as co-ownerships. John is a principal and the<br />

President <strong>of</strong> Caber Management Services Inc., a condominium property management company in<br />

its 30th year <strong>of</strong> business, looking after over 50 condominium corporations. The writer’s related<br />

education is as follows:<br />

<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> Condominium Managers <strong>of</strong> Ontario, Registered Condominium Manager R.C.M.<br />

designation in 1988<br />

The Real Estate Institute <strong>of</strong> Canada, Certified Property Manager C.P.M. designation in 1998<br />

John was a member <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors and a member <strong>of</strong> the Ethics Committee <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> Condominium Managers <strong>of</strong> Ontario in 1991. John has also been involved with the<br />

implementation <strong>of</strong> the ACMO 2000 Program, and is a member <strong>of</strong> the Condominium Management<br />

Standards Council. In his spare time, John volunteers with the Brampton Youth Hockey <strong>Association</strong><br />

as a Director and runs the Canadian Hockey Initiative Program (CHIP) for BYHA. John is an avid<br />

boater and plays the ukulele.<br />

Shelley Hutchinson, RCM<br />

Briarlane Condominium Property Management Inc.<br />

I have served on The ACMO Board in the past during the terms <strong>of</strong> 2002-2005 and would be<br />

honored to do so once again and thank those you have put my name forth. I hold my RCM and<br />

have been in the pr<strong>of</strong>ession for a good many years. Currently I am with a firm in Newmarket, in the<br />

capacity <strong>of</strong> General Manager for Briarlane Condominium Property Management Inc.<br />

Balance and diversity should be reflected in the ACMO organization. Unfortunately an association<br />

that states it services Ontario lacks that balance and diversity and appears to be more GTA<br />

focused. I am certain many who are located outside this GTA sphere would agree there is a<br />

different perspective and attitude one that would add dimension to ACMO. It is for this reason that I<br />

have agreed to run for election and to bring fresh ideas and new possibilities.<br />

Michael Le Page, RCM<br />

Maple Ridge Community Management Ltd.<br />

Michael Le Page has spent his entire pr<strong>of</strong>essional career, spanning over 27 years, focused on<br />

Condominium Management.<br />

Michael founded Maple Ridge Community Management in 1984 and proudly continues to serve the<br />

condominium community today. Maple Ridge is ACMO 2000 certified and was the first firm to<br />

implement YARDI Voyager accounting s<strong>of</strong>tware. Customer service and innovation are Maple<br />

Ridge’s competitive advantage.<br />

Collectively, over 45 pr<strong>of</strong>essionals serve the needs <strong>of</strong> several landmark condominium communities<br />

such as the NY Towers community at Bayview and Sheppard and many others throughout the<br />

Greater Toronto area, as well as Niagara-on-the-Lake. In total, Maple Ridge has a portfolio mixture<br />

<strong>of</strong> high and low rise condominiums representing approximately 10,000 units.<br />

For a period <strong>of</strong> 14 years Michael volunteered for the City <strong>of</strong> Brampton Property Standards<br />

Committee, and as Chairperson worked closely with municipal <strong>of</strong>ficials to ensure a standard <strong>of</strong> care<br />

was maintained in all privately owned properties throughout the City.<br />

A volunteer hockey coach for over 10 years, Michael is now Vice President Planning <strong>of</strong> the local<br />

league, giving back to the Brampton community where he resides with his wife, Audrey, and their<br />

three children.


Tracey McLellan, RCM<br />

The Property Management Group<br />

Tracey is a 22-year veteran in all aspects <strong>of</strong> property management. Her career began as a site<br />

administrator and evolved to Property Manager and now controller for a GTA Property Management<br />

firm. She spent 8 years as a systems and implementation specialist in Yardi Property Management<br />

Systems s<strong>of</strong>tware and is an accomplished property accountant. Her passion for the condominium<br />

industry has led to her recent appointment as instructor <strong>of</strong> the Financial Management portion <strong>of</strong> the<br />

RCM requirements at Humber College. Her depth <strong>of</strong> experience will prove to be a valuable asset to<br />

ACMO in achieving its mission.<br />

Sandra Newell, RCM<br />

Larlyn Property Management Ltd.<br />

Senior Property Manager, Larlyn Property Management Ltd., Burlington Office<br />

Property Mngmnt.:<br />

Designations<br />

Other Designations:<br />

RCM, Mohawk College<br />

CPM (in progress), Real Estate Institute <strong>of</strong> Canada<br />

B.P.E. (Hons.), McMaster University<br />

CerTESL (Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language),<br />

University <strong>of</strong> Saskatchewan<br />

Twenty plus years <strong>of</strong> real estate and management experience. Taught communications, conflict<br />

resolution, leadership, customer service, business writing, research and report writing, team building<br />

and English as a second language to domestic and international students at Mohawk College<br />

Values: Building relationships based in integrity and trust<br />

Favourite Part <strong>of</strong> Being a PM: I enjoy the variety <strong>of</strong> responsibilities and job functions; being in a<br />

position to make a difference for positive change for people and their communities; constant<br />

learning, growing and new challenges<br />

Vision <strong>of</strong> ACMO: Look to ACMO to keep in the forefront <strong>of</strong> condominium–related issues, solutions,<br />

standards, learning opportunities and to provide a venue for on-going interaction with other<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in the same sector.<br />

Lynn Radigan, RCM<br />

Property Management Guild Incorporated<br />

I believe that I will bring a very wide range <strong>of</strong> experience in management to the ACMO Board <strong>of</strong><br />

Directors. Moreover, in considering the very rapidly expanding development from Burlington,<br />

through Hamilton to Niagara, Brantford, London and Kitchener, I think it is essential that the Board<br />

should have more representatives from this area to best bring the needs <strong>of</strong> our managers directly to<br />

ACMO. As a manager working from Burlington to Brantford, I will be able to present the needs <strong>of</strong><br />

members in the Golden Horseshoe area with particular relevance.<br />

Having gained experience managing a Co-operative Housing Project in Toronto for five years, I was<br />

appointed by acclamation, to the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> the condominium where I resided, managed<br />

by Peter Webb <strong>of</strong> Property Management Guild Inc. (PMG). For fifteen years, I have been a property<br />

manager with PMG, and presently am the senior manager, responsible for a number <strong>of</strong><br />

condominiums and one Common Facilities Committee.<br />

I recognize that a broad and substantial knowledge base is essential for a manager as well as<br />

negotiating, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. I have completed the Registered<br />

Condominium Management Course, the Managing Maintenance Services and Building Systems<br />

course <strong>of</strong> the Institute <strong>of</strong> Housing Management and I have attended a wide range <strong>of</strong> seminars and<br />

workshops on Condominium Law. In addition I work directly with builders, engineers and<br />

technicians to obtain a first hand grasp <strong>of</strong> building science and systems. In the process I have built<br />

up a network <strong>of</strong> contacts at every level. This was invaluable in organizing the emergency repairs<br />

and the three-quarter million dollar restoration <strong>of</strong> a flooded building and the massive rebuilding <strong>of</strong> a<br />

crumbling underground infrastructure in another. I continue to work with developers in the planning<br />

stages <strong>of</strong> new projects to ensure that the corporation documents and Builder budget accurately<br />

reflects reality.


These are the skills and the knowledge expected <strong>of</strong> experienced managers. I believe that the<br />

ACMO Board, made up <strong>of</strong> such people, is in a position to take an effective role in areas where their<br />

experience in all aspects <strong>of</strong> condominium management provides unique insights. For example,<br />

ACMO must continue our active role in formulating policy recommendations for the government with<br />

respect to condominium law. No one is more aware <strong>of</strong> areas where clearer definition for example, is<br />

needed. In addition, our members raise issues where the Board's education mandate can meet<br />

members' needs. The Board might also take the initiative in organizing group liability insurance for<br />

self-employed managers. Moreover and, not least, given the enormous development in my area <strong>of</strong><br />

Ontario, the board might act to bring more ACMO social activities to the Golden Horseshoe.<br />

At times condominium management makes me think that I have accomplished my initial post<br />

graduate aim <strong>of</strong> designing an adventure playground for children! I look forward to the possibilities <strong>of</strong><br />

working with the ACMO Board on members' behalf. Perhaps I might say that I look forward to<br />

assisting in the design <strong>of</strong> our condominium playgrounds! Thank you for your consideration.<br />

Allan Rosenberg, RCM<br />

Del Property Management Inc.<br />

Allan Rosenberg, R.C.M., A.C.C.I., has been involved in the management <strong>of</strong> properties, in one<br />

respect or another, for the past thirty years. After studying Construction Theory at Ryerson<br />

Polytechnical Institute, he spent several years building single family homes throughout Southern<br />

Ontario. His property management career began in the rental sector, first with Parkway Realty and<br />

subsequently with Greenwin. In 1986 he joined Del Property Management, where his career<br />

continues, and is currently Vice President. Allan is a contributing writer to Del’s own Condominium<br />

Life Magazine, as well as other industry related publications.<br />

Allan was first elected to the ACMO Board in 2005. He has served as Chair <strong>of</strong> the Nominating and<br />

Ethics Committees and been an active member on several other portfolios.<br />

Robin Rudolph, RCM<br />

Simerra Property Management Inc.<br />

Robin is the Special Projects Area Manager with Simerra Property Management and has been with<br />

Simerra since 2001.<br />

Robin has been in the condominium industry in a variety <strong>of</strong> positions over the last 18 years. This<br />

wealth <strong>of</strong> experience provides her with a well-rounded approach, both analytical and systematic,<br />

when dealing with different situations.<br />

In addition to being a part <strong>of</strong> the Simerra team, Robin co-developed Simerra’s in-house training<br />

program which provides systems & processes to effectively manage condominium properties.<br />

Robin attained her RCM designation in 2005 and believes strongly in providing quality education.<br />

Robin looks forward to working with the ACMO Board in lending her expertise, her vivacious<br />

personality and her ideas to take ACMO into the next era.


BALLOT PROCEDURES<br />

<strong>31st</strong> <strong>ANNUAL</strong> <strong>GENERAL</strong><br />

<strong>MEETING</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>MEMBERS</strong><br />

IF YOU ARE A PAID-UP RCM<br />

member, you will find enclosed your<br />

ballot to be used in the election <strong>of</strong><br />

directors at the ACMO Annual General<br />

Meeting to be held on April 18, 2008. If<br />

there is no ballot enclosed this means<br />

that our records show that your dues<br />

are not current. A ballot will be<br />

delivered to you once payment is<br />

received.<br />

As this procedure is somewhat<br />

complex, this short memo will provide<br />

some additional information. If any<br />

matter remains unclear, please do not<br />

hesitate to contact the <strong>of</strong>fice directly.<br />

ATTENDANCE – Your vote for the<br />

election <strong>of</strong> directors will be exercised in<br />

the traditional manner. Please bring<br />

your ballot with you to the Annual<br />

General Meeting as no ballots will be<br />

handed out at the meeting.<br />

UNABLE TO ATTEND – You are<br />

required to deliver the completed ballot<br />

to the Secretary by personal service, or<br />

pre-paid registered mail or facsimile by<br />

no later than 5:00 pm, Thursday, April<br />

17, 2008. Pursuant to Section 3,<br />

Paragraph 3.08, <strong>of</strong> the bylaws, your<br />

pre-registered ballot must be signed if<br />

you are not attending the meeting in<br />

person. A pre-registered ballot is not a<br />

proxy. Your proxy is used for quorum<br />

purposes and any votes with the<br />

exception <strong>of</strong> the election <strong>of</strong> directors.<br />

Please ensure your proxy is exercised<br />

and that a copy accompanies your preregistered<br />

ballot.<br />

DELIVERY – If you are unable to attend<br />

the AGM, the most practical method <strong>of</strong><br />

delivering the ballot and proxy will be to fax<br />

it and your proxy to the ACMO <strong>of</strong>fice on or<br />

prior to April 17, 2008. The ballot and<br />

proxy can also be mailed to the <strong>of</strong>fice or<br />

brought to the meeting by another member<br />

for delivery to staff prior to the<br />

commencement <strong>of</strong> the meeting.<br />

DUPLICATES – Staff will check for any<br />

duplicate pre-registered ballots prior to the<br />

vote. Any duplication will result in a spoiled<br />

ballot. If you wish to change your ballot,<br />

you must inform the <strong>of</strong>fice prior to April 17,<br />

2008. The scrutineers will ensure that no<br />

other duplicate ballots are cast.<br />

CONFIDENTIALITY – Each ballot is<br />

numbered to ensure that only one vote by<br />

each member is cast. There is no record<br />

kept <strong>of</strong> the number on the ballot and the<br />

particular member. In the case <strong>of</strong> preregistered<br />

ballots only, your signature is<br />

required. Only staff will be aware <strong>of</strong> the<br />

member’s name on the ballot and no<br />

record will be kept <strong>of</strong> this information.<br />

ADDITIONAL VOTES – In the case <strong>of</strong> a tie,<br />

the pre-registered ballots will be used as<br />

originally cast in each subsequent vote.


BY PROXY<br />

Instrument <strong>of</strong> Proxy<br />

Annual General Meeting<br />

The undersigned member <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Association</strong> <strong>of</strong> Condominium<br />

Managers <strong>of</strong> Ontario hereby appoints<br />

....................................................<br />

or, failing him/her,<br />

....................................................<br />

as Nominee <strong>of</strong> the undersigned to<br />

vote at, for and on behalf <strong>of</strong> the<br />

undersigned at the Annual General<br />

Meeting <strong>of</strong> the Members <strong>of</strong> the<br />

<strong>Association</strong>, to be held on the 18 th<br />

day <strong>of</strong> April, 2008, and at any<br />

adjournment or adjournments there<strong>of</strong>.<br />

This Proxy confers discretionary<br />

authority to vote in respect <strong>of</strong> any<br />

matter, except the election <strong>of</strong><br />

directors, which may properly come<br />

before the meeting, and in such<br />

manner as such Nominee, in his/her<br />

judgment, may determine.<br />

Please ensure your proxy is exercised<br />

if you cannot attend the Annual<br />

General Meeting. Your proxy is used<br />

for quorum and important votes.<br />

DATED this _____day <strong>of</strong> ________,<br />

2008.<br />

Name: ……………………………...<br />

Company: ………………………….<br />

Address:<br />

………………………………………<br />

………………………………………<br />

Signature: ………………………….<br />

IN PERSON<br />

ACMO AGM<br />

• INFORMATION – Hear ACMO<br />

Committee Chairs report on key<br />

accomplishments and plans for<br />

the future.<br />

• INPUT – Make known your views<br />

on ACMO initiatives or new<br />

services.<br />

• LUNCHEON – All RCMs who<br />

attend the AGM will receive a<br />

complimentary pass to the<br />

luncheon.<br />

• RECOGNITION – Join your<br />

colleagues in recognizing ACMO<br />

Award winners.<br />

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Committee Reports<br />

31 st <strong>ANNUAL</strong> <strong>GENERAL</strong><br />

<strong>MEETING</strong> <strong>OF</strong> <strong>MEMBERS</strong><br />

Associates<br />

Certification and Standards<br />

Communications<br />

Ethics<br />

Luncheon<br />

Membership & Marketing<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />

Regional<br />

Government Relations


Associates Executive Committee<br />

Committee Mandate: To provide an effective liaison between the condominium property managers, the<br />

management companies and the trades, suppliers and pr<strong>of</strong>essionals who service the condominium<br />

community. It is also to actively support and promote ACMO.<br />

I am proud to report that the past year again, was a very busy and successful one from the standpoint <strong>of</strong><br />

growth and support from the Associates and their various committees.<br />

Our three busiest committee reports follow this summary but all members <strong>of</strong> our committee have been<br />

diligent in looking for ways to how the suppliers in ACMO can continue to add value for property managers<br />

and their condominium corporations. We moved our golf tournament last year to a new venue and by all<br />

accounts it was extremely well received and we hope this year will be even better than last. Our regional<br />

committee continues to look for ways to support ACMO outside the GTA and will bring back the London golf<br />

tournament this year after taking last year <strong>of</strong>f to refocus.<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development and Government Relations committees were busy last year but this year I think<br />

will be even more exciting as they will be working closely with the new Director <strong>of</strong> Education for ACMO and<br />

the Board on establishing a presence within the Provincial Government.<br />

Our busiest committee every year is the Social Committee and our events continue to grow in attendance.<br />

This is directly related to the leadership and efforts <strong>of</strong> Lisa Kay and Bruno Suppa. Our pub nights, boat<br />

cruise and golf tournament provide wonderful enjoyment and networking opportunities for members and it<br />

takes a great amount <strong>of</strong> volunteer hours to put these events together. Thank you to everyone who<br />

contributed to the success <strong>of</strong> all activities.<br />

I would like to thank John Damaren, President <strong>of</strong> the Board <strong>of</strong> ACMO for his leadership and contributions to<br />

our Associates Committee. Also, thank you to Amanda Curtis and the staff in the ACMO <strong>of</strong>fice for their skills<br />

and assistance during the year to make the activities a success. Finally, thank you to the Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />

for your ongoing confidence and support <strong>of</strong> all Associate members and the initiatives undertaken this year to<br />

continue increasing the pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> ACMO.<br />

Well, that’s a summary <strong>of</strong> our year. A sincere thank you to all our volunteer committee members and all the<br />

time and effort they put in throughout the year to make ACMO bigger and better than ever!<br />

The Associates Committee include: Chair - Mike Wynne, Members - Chris Jaglowitz, Jason Tower, Lisa<br />

Kay, Rob Thackeray, Jose De Oliveira, Jeff Jeffcoatt, Doug King, Bruno Suppa, Roy Arluck, Arnel Ramdath,<br />

Jonathan Fine, Harold Cipin, Brian Horlick, Richard Lyons, Robert Buckler, John Warren<br />

Best regards,<br />

Mike Wynne<br />

Chair, ACMO Associates Executive Committee


Social Committee: Lisa Kay & Bruno Suppa<br />

Finally, the most demanding committee is social and it’s the only one that doesn’t have a match at the<br />

Board level. We organize and run four major events each year intended to provide both property<br />

managers and associate members some fun and networking opportunities. All our events last year<br />

broke records for attendance. We have a “Pub Night” in the winter, end <strong>of</strong> February to mid March, and<br />

another one in the fall (November.) These were both extremely successful with the fall one being at a<br />

new venue, WEGZ Stadium Bar. This was very popular for its space, food, games and atmosphere. We<br />

will be going back again this year for sure.<br />

The “Boat Cruise” was also very well attended, with over 200 people taking advantage <strong>of</strong> an afternoon<br />

outside sailing around the harbour on the “Empire Sandy”, and listening to a live band on board.<br />

The ACMO Golf Tournament took place at Deer Creek Golf Club in Ajax (a larger venue from the<br />

previous year) and sold out again well in advance <strong>of</strong> the date. Over 350 people enjoyed a full day <strong>of</strong><br />

golf, dinner and prizes. Thanks go again to all our sponsors.<br />

Each year we review our events and think <strong>of</strong> ways to improve on the year before. In 2007 both the<br />

Empire Sandy and Deer Creek Golf Club were new venues that were tried in order to accommodate the<br />

growing number <strong>of</strong> attendees. Our efforts to make these events more successful paid <strong>of</strong>f.<br />

We’re taking ACMO “to the next level!”<br />

Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Committee: Jeff Jeffcoatt & Jonathan Fine<br />

Along with the PD Committee <strong>of</strong> the ACMO board, the committee had another very successful year in<br />

overseeing and contributing to full RCM courses, and providing advice and feedback in the areas <strong>of</strong><br />

course content and delivery. This year the committee has been focusing on revising the Law course to<br />

make it more pertinent to the RCM’s requirements with a view to adding some topics beyond the<br />

Condominium Act. The preparation <strong>of</strong> the new Physical Property Management manual is continuing,<br />

and work is almost complete on the challenge exams related to each course that may be used for those<br />

applicants seeking equivalence exemptions.<br />

Certification and Standards Committee: Chris Jaglowitz & Jose De Oliveira<br />

This committee has been watching out for and reporting on developments and trends in the<br />

government, legal and regulatory spheres and their impact on ACMO members generally. They have<br />

also been actively participating in the Certification & Standards Committee at the Board level and<br />

providing input for and support <strong>of</strong> the ACMO 2000 certification program, which is presently being<br />

reviewed and revised to take recent experiences into account and to continue its evaluation and growth.<br />

The number <strong>of</strong> ACMO 2000 certified companies continues to increase as does the program’s public<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>ile.


Certification and Standards Committee<br />

Committee Mandate: To create and maintain quality service standards for companies providing<br />

condominium property management.<br />

2007 has been a banner year for the Certification and Standards committee. During the year, the efforts <strong>of</strong> a<br />

tremendous number <strong>of</strong> people were recognized at the ACMO 2000 Gala Event, held at the Liberty Grand in<br />

Toronto. There were 10 companies that came forward to receive their ACMO 2000 certification. At the same<br />

time, each <strong>of</strong> the existing 10 previously certified companies were on hand to be acknowledged for the efforts<br />

they have made to act as mentors for the new companies and for carrying the torch since the program was<br />

launched.<br />

As we move forward, one <strong>of</strong> the committee’s priorities will include the compliance audits for the companies<br />

certified prior to 2004. Both MF Property Management from Guelph and Malvern Condominium Property<br />

Management from Toronto are in the audit process and will report back to the committee on the challenges<br />

they faced during their audits.<br />

The committee will continue to work with the existing Corporate Members that are scheduled to undertake<br />

their initial audits over the next few years. The mentorship program is alive and well and any company<br />

considering obtaining their ACMO 2000 will have access to the companies that are currently certified. As it<br />

stands, there are now 20 ACMO 2000 certified companies, and 17 additional Corporate Members that are in<br />

the process <strong>of</strong> obtaining certification. We are pleased to report that our Corporate Membership base is now<br />

tracking close to the 2006 levels when the certification became a requirement.<br />

Our committee continues to be extremely committed to the ACMO 2000 program and the initiatives given<br />

forth by ACMO’s Board <strong>of</strong> Directors. A tremendous amount <strong>of</strong> thanks must be given to the C&S Committee<br />

Members, who so willingly give <strong>of</strong> their time, knowledge, expertise, and pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism, for the betterment<br />

<strong>of</strong> our pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />

The Certification & Standards Committee include: Chair - John Damaren, Members – Chris Antipas, Roy<br />

Arluck, Matthew Atkin, Steve Christodoulou, John Deacon, Jose De Oliveira, Yehudi Hendler, Chris<br />

Jaglowitz, Bill Thompson, Saul York, Amanda Curtis – Executive Director, Denise Lash – Chair C.M.S.C.<br />

Submitted by:<br />

John Damaren, RCM<br />

Chair, Certification & Standards Committee


Communications Committee<br />

Mandate: To further ACMO’s mission by effective communication <strong>of</strong> activities within the <strong>Association</strong> and to<br />

the condominium community; and to disseminate information that fosters the educational development <strong>of</strong><br />

RCM Members and raises the pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> ACMO.<br />

The Committee met five times over the past year and focused on all aspects <strong>of</strong> ACMO communication with<br />

its members and others in the condominium community. In addition to dialogue on copy and content,<br />

Committee members have spent considerable time ensuring that advertising policies are current and<br />

exploring ways in which to give greater recognition to ACMO members.<br />

2007 was the first full year in which the website became the responsibility <strong>of</strong> this committee, a change that<br />

acknowledges the importance <strong>of</strong> this platform for <strong>Association</strong> outreach. The ACMO Quarterly Report was<br />

also made available for the first time in an electronic format and print copies are now being produced only as<br />

requested by our members. The newsletter has been well received and is supported by regular EBlasts to<br />

ensure that members are kept regularly informed.<br />

CM Magazine has remained our flagship publication and, in keeping with our mandate, we have continued<br />

to circulate to boards <strong>of</strong> directors through ACMO Corporate Members and CCI Chapters as requested by<br />

CCI. The summer 2007 issue celebrated ACMO’s 30 th Anniversary and every effort has been made to keep<br />

content topical and fresh.<br />

Both CM Magazine and the Quarterly Newsletter continue to experience excellent support by contributing<br />

members and our loyal advertisers. We thank you all for being a part <strong>of</strong> these publications.<br />

www.acmo.org is now well established in its new look, and enhancements are added on a regular basis.<br />

Advertising on the website is still a new concept and one that will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.<br />

Communications has moved from a relatively quiet committee to one that meets and reports to the ACMO<br />

Board on a regular basis.<br />

Appreciation is extended to each member <strong>of</strong> the Committee for their contribution to this area <strong>of</strong> ACMO<br />

activity. These members are Babak Ardalan, Darryl Deen, Gabriel Dolnicianu, Maria Finoro, Heather<br />

Fitzgerald, Brian Horlick, Richard Lyons, Eve Taylor and Editor Dianne Werbicki, Katharine Krul and Kathy<br />

Irwin.<br />

Submitted by:<br />

Chris Antipas, RCM, ACCI<br />

Chair, Communications Committee


Ethics Committee<br />

Committee Mandate: To ensure that there is compliance with the ACMO Code <strong>of</strong> Ethics. To review and<br />

revise as required the ACMO Code <strong>of</strong> Ethics and the accompanying review and compliance procedures.<br />

During the 2007 year the Ethics Committee received a total <strong>of</strong> 23 matters that were brought to the attention<br />

<strong>of</strong> ACMO. It was determined that a small number <strong>of</strong> these files were not ethics cases and a thoughtful<br />

response was provided by staff in cooperation with member companies.<br />

The Ethics Committee has met regularly on the third Wednesday <strong>of</strong> each month, and where complaints were<br />

deemed to be ethical in nature full consideration was given to the points raised and correspondence was<br />

initiated with all parties involved. While the confidential nature <strong>of</strong> this area <strong>of</strong> activity prohibits the publication<br />

<strong>of</strong> a comprehensive report to members, I am pleased to be able to advise that all current files are up-to-date.<br />

Many cases have been investigated and brought to conclusion. Others are either ongoing or, where<br />

applicable, a detailed report has been submitted to the Discipline Committee.<br />

A significant accomplishment this year has been the preparation <strong>of</strong> processes to support the ACMO by-laws<br />

and more formal guidelines as related to ethics and disciplinary practices. Committee members have<br />

recently noted that this is a “coming <strong>of</strong> age” for ACMO wherein we will now be able to take meaningful action<br />

and to publish the results <strong>of</strong> those ethics cases in which punitive action is found to be necessary.<br />

In acknowledging the members <strong>of</strong> the Ethics Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the<br />

specific role and contribution <strong>of</strong> each member. Mario Deo served on the Committee for four years and has<br />

recently moved to the Discipline Committee where his experience will be invaluable in bringing a group <strong>of</strong><br />

resource members together. Larry Holmes shares his dedication and long history as a volunteer leader <strong>of</strong><br />

ACMO. Michael Pascu joined the Committee last fall, and has developed a Guide to Processes as well as<br />

templates for use by both the Ethics and Discipline Committees. ACMO executive director, Amanda Curtis,<br />

is our designated staff contact.<br />

We thank you for your support, and encourage all members to continue to bring matters to our attention as<br />

we work together to raise the standard <strong>of</strong> condominium management in Ontario.<br />

Submitted by:<br />

Allan Rosenberg, RCM<br />

Chair, Ethics Committee


Luncheon Committee<br />

Committee Mandate: To provide a series <strong>of</strong> presentations in all areas <strong>of</strong> Ontario, where demand warrants, in<br />

order that RCM’s, members and others may gain knowledge and share experiences.<br />

If the support <strong>of</strong> our members is a key indicator <strong>of</strong> success, then our ACMO 2007 luncheon program met our<br />

objective to provide continuous education opportunities in a vibrant, networking environment. The series <strong>of</strong><br />

luncheons was again held only in Toronto, although the mounting <strong>of</strong> events in other regions is now being<br />

addressed by ACMO’s Regional Committee.<br />

Attendance throughout the year was excellent, with one luncheon drawing a crowd in excess <strong>of</strong> 230 and<br />

others with registration over 200. This was the first time ACMO has <strong>of</strong>fered a Holiday themed program in<br />

December and despite some nay-sayers who predicted everyone would be too busy to attend, registration<br />

for this luncheon was 175.<br />

The following topics were presented from January to December <strong>of</strong> 2007, and sincere appreciation is<br />

extended to the speakers and moderators for their generous contribution <strong>of</strong> both knowledge and time.<br />

January - Bill 159, Getting Up to Speed on New Security Regulations - Luc Ferland, Senior Vice President<br />

Human Resources, Southwestern Ontario Region, Group 4<br />

February - Condo Current Affairs - An Engineering Perspective - Peter Leong, P.Eng., Sally Thompson,<br />

P.Eng., Paul Belanger, P.Eng., Dr. Gina P. Cody, M.Eng., Ph.D., P.Eng., David Ballantyne, P. Eng.<br />

March - Rapid Fire: A Legal Update - Jonathan Fine, Patricia Conway, Brian Horlick, Mark Arnold, Armand<br />

Conant, Host: Mario Deo<br />

April - Safety by Design - Michele Farley, FCS Fire Consulting Services Ltd., Roger Tickner, Tickner &<br />

Associates<br />

May - Pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism in the Workplace - Roy Arluck, Adeodate Czink, Laura Lee<br />

June - Mediation and Arbitration - Richard Pearlstein, Brian Horlick, David F. Alexandor<br />

September - Bill 159: The Impact <strong>of</strong> the New Legislation — Is Your Corporation Ready? - James Lynch,<br />

G4S Security Services (Canada) Ltd., Ronald France, Paragon, Special Guest – John Herberman, Registrar<br />

and Director <strong>of</strong> the Private Investigators and Security Guards Branch at the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Community Safety<br />

and Correctional Services<br />

October - Third Party Contractors - Are You Liable? - Jennifer MacFarlane, IAPA<br />

December - The Whacky World <strong>of</strong> Condominium Insurance - Mark Shedden<br />

The new format introduced in the previous year to pr<strong>of</strong>ile RCM members and ACMO 2000 companies on<br />

looped PowerPoint presentations was continued with the addition <strong>of</strong> tent cards also displaying the<br />

achievement <strong>of</strong> new RCM members. The ACMO Associates Committee members again demonstrated their<br />

support by looking after the resource tables, draws and appointing an emcee for each event.<br />

Meetings were held with management at Richmond Hill Country Club to review meals and service. The Club<br />

has worked cooperatively with ACMO in following the various elements <strong>of</strong> our agenda which is designed to<br />

serve and clear the meal in a timely fashion, to accommodate our speakers and to close the program<br />

promptly at 2:00 p.m.<br />

We thank you again for your continued attendance and encourage your feedback on this important member<br />

service. I would also like to take this opportunity to extend appreciation to our Luncheon Committee for their<br />

support in planning the program, and ACMO staff for their diligent attention to detail in all aspects <strong>of</strong> program<br />

delivery. These members are Naseer Abbasi, Doug King, Laura Lee, Richard Lyons; and BB&C staff Kathy<br />

Irwin, Katharine Krul, Mumtaz Virani, Amanda Curtis and Dianne Werbicki-Bell who not only assists at each<br />

luncheon but also ensures that coverage appears in ACMO publications. We look forward to the coming<br />

program year and the addition <strong>of</strong> further enhancements to keep luncheons an interesting and valuable<br />

service.<br />

Submitted by:<br />

Harold S. Cipin, M.S.c., Hons. B.A., RCM<br />

Chair, Luncheon Committee


Membership and Marketing Committee<br />

Committee Mandate: to identify, develop and market services which will provide value to current members;<br />

and to identify and develop plans to increase membership throughout Ontario.<br />

Chair – Dean McCabe<br />

Committee Members: Melanie Gibson, Yasmeen Nurmohamed, Roy Arluck, Tania Haluk, Steve<br />

Christodoulou, Arnel Ramdath, Scott Wilson, Kathy Irwin – ACMO Manager <strong>of</strong> Member Services<br />

The following is a synopsis <strong>of</strong> Committee activities over the past year.<br />

During 2007-2008 the committee continued to build on the MHIB program and to put in place the systems<br />

that will allow this type <strong>of</strong> discount program to benefit our members into the future. Advertising agreements<br />

have been formalized with our Supporters that will allow us to negotiate and provide significant savings to<br />

our members. Information on the MHIB program and links to access the savings are now available on the<br />

ACMO website.<br />

We have begun an advertising campaign in industry publications to raise awareness <strong>of</strong> ACMO and the RCM<br />

designation across the province and are in the final stages selecting a firm to work with on the development<br />

<strong>of</strong> a public relations campaign that we hope will yield exciting results in the coming year.<br />

We are delighted to report that ACMO membership continues to grow as the number <strong>of</strong> RCM members<br />

approaches 500 and we look forward to marking this significant achievement in the very near future.<br />

The Membership and Marketing Committee wishes to thank retiring Committee member Vicki Vancas for the<br />

time and energy that she dedicated to the Committee in the past and thank Steve Christodoulou for his<br />

willingness to volunteer to serve on the committee. Steve very obviously has a passion for the mission <strong>of</strong><br />

the Membership and Marketing Committee and we look forward to working with him.<br />

The Membership & Marketing Committee wishes to thank members in all categories for their ongoing<br />

support and participation and we encourage our members to take an active role in their <strong>Association</strong> through<br />

committee participation or through supporting ACMO incentives and programs designed to add value for all<br />

<strong>of</strong> our members.<br />

Submitted by:<br />

Dean McCabe, RCM<br />

Chair, Membership and Marketing Committee


Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Committee<br />

Committee Mandate: To promote and provide the continuing pr<strong>of</strong>essional development <strong>of</strong> the members and<br />

to provide educational programs, training and information.<br />

The Committee continues to undertake the work in progress from previous years. In June 2007, Cynthia<br />

Chung and Laura Lee, elected to co-chair the committee each with a specific portfolio. In December 2007,<br />

Laura resigned due to work related commitments. We thank Laura for her commitment to the Board and the<br />

PD Committee during this time.<br />

The Physical Management Manual – Discussions are proceeding on the re-write by Dale Kerr <strong>of</strong> GRG<br />

Building Consultants Inc. Ms. Kerr has completed nine chapters <strong>of</strong> the text book. It is anticipated that this<br />

resource material will be completed soon. The colleges and in-house training companies will be advised<br />

when the material is ready for distribution.<br />

The Financial Manual – The PD Committee has made a mandate to revamp this text book material within 18<br />

months. We are currently looking for contributors to review, revamp or rewrite several sections <strong>of</strong> the text<br />

book.<br />

The Legal Course – The PD committee sent to the Board the requirements to formulate two separate<br />

courses for Condominium Law. The first part is the study <strong>of</strong> the Condominium Act, 1998 and the second is<br />

related to “Acts” that affect or are related to the Condominium Act that influence us in the daily course <strong>of</strong> our<br />

work. More information will be available in the near future.<br />

Administration and Human Relations Manual - Changes will be forthcoming for this manual as we strive to<br />

update all text book material within the next 24 months.<br />

Director <strong>of</strong> Education - The Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Committee is pleased to announce the appointment<br />

<strong>of</strong> Mark Readman, as Director <strong>of</strong> Education effective March 3, 2008. Mark will be working closely with the<br />

PD Committee on such items as application forms for challenge exams, challenge exams, teacher<br />

assessment reviews, updates on course material/manuals etc. We look forward to working with Mark and<br />

setting goals for the committee to obtain in the upcoming year.<br />

Exam Statistics 2007-2008:<br />

Date <strong>of</strong> Exam<br />

# <strong>of</strong><br />

Candidates Passing Failing Success Rates<br />

February 20 th, 2008 27 27 0 100%<br />

November 2007 45 32 13 68%<br />

July 2007 45 38 7 84.4%<br />

Congratulations to all the successful candidates who passed their RCM exam over the past year.<br />

I would like to personally thank all the committee members for their great efforts and time over the past year.<br />

I look forward to working closely with them to achieve our set goals for the education <strong>of</strong> all Property<br />

Managers within Ontario and nationally.<br />

The Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Committee includes: Chair – Cynthia Chung, Members – Patricia Elia,<br />

Jonathan Fine, Andy Wallace, Robert Buckler, Jeff Jeffcoatt, Lucy Dias, Rene Mendez<br />

Submitted by:<br />

Cynthia Chung, RCM<br />

Chair, Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development Committee


Regional Committee<br />

Committee Mandate: To ensure that ACMO services are <strong>of</strong>fered to all regions and to act as a resource for<br />

other committees.<br />

The mission statement <strong>of</strong> the Regional Committee is to ensure that ACMO services are <strong>of</strong>fered to all regions<br />

and to act as a resource for other committees.<br />

In an effort to reach out to areas outside <strong>of</strong> the GTA, we have recruited volunteers from the Boards <strong>of</strong><br />

various chapters <strong>of</strong> the CCI (Canadian Condominium Institute) and we are slowly defining ways <strong>of</strong><br />

introducing ACMO to these regions or we have been successful in working together with some <strong>of</strong> these<br />

Chapters to organize events.<br />

We are currently working with the Ottawa Chapter <strong>of</strong> the CCI to organize a joint CCI/ACMO trade show and<br />

conference scheduled for May 3 rd in Ottawa. The focus <strong>of</strong> the conference is “Going Green” and we have<br />

every expectation that the event will be successful in raising the awareness <strong>of</strong> ACMO and the RCM<br />

designation. Members <strong>of</strong> the ACMO Board <strong>of</strong> Directors are planning to attend the event.<br />

The annual Southwestern Ontario Golf Tournament is another event we are working to coordinate. The<br />

tournament is scheduled for June 25 at the Greenhills Golf Club in London, Ontario and we are counting on<br />

the support <strong>of</strong> area management companies and trades and are hopeful to make it a joint venture with the<br />

London Chapter <strong>of</strong> the CCI. Unfortunately this event had to be cancelled last year due to a lack <strong>of</strong> interest<br />

so we have moved the date earlier in the year and with the anticipated assistance from the above-mentioned<br />

groups we are confident <strong>of</strong> a successful event.<br />

Another goal we have set is to conduct luncheons outside <strong>of</strong> the GTA. The ACMO luncheons are so<br />

informative and beneficial to the RCM’s but many members are missing out due to the travel involved to<br />

attend in Richmond Hill. The committee is working toward arranging one or two luncheons this year in the<br />

London/Windsor area and/or the Kitchener/Waterloo or Hamilton area. Again, we are hoping for assistance<br />

from the various CCI Chapters to help advertise these events and introduce ACMO to their members. We<br />

are already receiving <strong>of</strong>fers for speakers and depending on the response and the success <strong>of</strong> these early<br />

events, we will consider increasing the number <strong>of</strong> luncheons for next year.<br />

We encourage ideas and suggestions from all members and would welcome any individual who would like<br />

to assist with the Regional Committee or any <strong>of</strong> the planned events.<br />

The Regional Committee includes: Chair – Karen Reynolds, Members – Jason Tower, Robert Thackeray,<br />

John Warren, Don Peter, Gayle Sargeant, Bill Thompson, Jon Juffs, Bob Girard, Jim Church, Michael<br />

Holmes, Scott Wilson, Doug Steen<br />

Submitted by:<br />

Karen Reynolds, RCM<br />

Chair, Regional Committee


Government Relations<br />

Several months ago the Toronto chapter <strong>of</strong> CCI approached ACMO with the idea <strong>of</strong> forming a joint<br />

committee to investigate the advantages and availability <strong>of</strong> hiring a government relations firm to assist both<br />

organizations with enhancing their respective pr<strong>of</strong>iles within the provincial government. The committee was<br />

formed shortly thereafter and is comprised <strong>of</strong> Armand Conant and Brian Horlick from CCI and John<br />

Damaren and Harold Cipin from ACMO. A search was conducted and after Board approval the firm <strong>of</strong><br />

Global Public Affairs was hired.<br />

The committee met several times over the next couple <strong>of</strong> months to provide the agency with information on<br />

both organizations as well as to begin to formulate both a short term and long range strategy. Once the<br />

ramp up was completed specific meetings were arranged with various Ministers, policy advisors and senior<br />

staff members. These meet and greet sessions were designed to provide selected government <strong>of</strong>ficials,<br />

both bureaucratic as well as political, with the opportunity to obtain a clearer understanding <strong>of</strong> our respective<br />

positions within the industry.<br />

As our pr<strong>of</strong>iles begin to broaden within a couple <strong>of</strong> the ministries so does the number <strong>of</strong> calls we are<br />

receiving asking for our input and involvement. We are confident that should the government decide to<br />

review and possibly amend the Act, both <strong>of</strong> our organizations will be asked to assume specific roles in that<br />

regard.<br />

The overall consensus within the committee for the first six months is that the formation <strong>of</strong> this committee<br />

and the results to date has been well worth the investment.<br />

Submitted by:<br />

Harold S. Cipin, M.Sc., Hons. B.A., R.C.M.<br />

Chair, Government Relations


Year-end Financial Report<br />

The Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> ACMO is pleased to provide the Auditor’s Report and Financial<br />

Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. These financial results will be presented<br />

in detail at the 2008 Annual Meeting.<br />

The following briefly highlight performance against budget.<br />

<strong>GENERAL</strong> – The budget is struck with the goal <strong>of</strong> having a contribution to surplus that will enable<br />

ACMO to continue to build on the services it <strong>of</strong>fers to its membership. In 2007, the Board set a<br />

target surplus <strong>of</strong> $26,600 to be added to the retained earnings <strong>of</strong> $666,649.<br />

The Board also made a decision to mount two Special Events to recognize ACMO 2000<br />

Companies and to celebrate the <strong>Association</strong>’s 30 th Anniversary. These events were financially<br />

underwritten by ACMO and were <strong>of</strong>fered as a way to say “thank you” to our members for your loyal<br />

support.<br />

OPERATING REVENUE – Revenue shows a significant positive variation against budget <strong>of</strong><br />

$124,046. The strong support and growth in membership, participation in social events, and<br />

continuing high enrolment for ACMO courses combined for this excellent result.<br />

OPERATING EXPENSE – Expenses were over budget by $93,646. In revenue generating<br />

portfolios, this variation relates directly to the increase in activity levels. Cost containment in<br />

general areas <strong>of</strong> operation and governance - administration and board - is also reflected. Higher<br />

than anticipated expenditure in Legal and Audit results from necessary review and preparation <strong>of</strong><br />

contractual agreements with consultants and industry experts. External Affairs relates to renewed<br />

activity in the area <strong>of</strong> government liaison; and in the 2008 fiscal period there is a budgeted amount<br />

for a joint ACMO/CCI-Toronto contract to retain public affairs consultants.<br />

PROJECT REVENUES – Revenues were also well ahead <strong>of</strong> budget, due mainly to the enrolment<br />

in RCM Refresher Courses and support <strong>of</strong> web link and advertising opportunities.<br />

PROJECT EXPENSES – Expenses were close to or under budget in the majority <strong>of</strong> areas. The<br />

significant positive variation is due largely to the deferral <strong>of</strong> project expenses related to the<br />

development <strong>of</strong> a new Physical Building Manual. This Manual will be finalized in the 2008 fiscal<br />

year. Refresher Course expenses increased due the high level <strong>of</strong> enrolment.<br />

BALANCE SHEET – The retained surplus at year-end was $756,777. ACMO therefore remains in<br />

a strong financial position as we continue grow. Reserves also fall within accepted association<br />

practices to have reserves equal to 6 or 12 months <strong>of</strong> operating expenses and are in keeping with<br />

ACMO policies.<br />

The Board <strong>of</strong> Directors will continue to combine prudent financial management with the expansion<br />

<strong>of</strong> ACMO services, and we look forward to receiving comment and feedback from the membership.

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