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Development Seminars and Courses

Our Chapter Offers Educational Opportunities. The line up for development seminars, courses and events for the upcoming year has something for everyone. Whether you want basic information about condominiums or on more specialized topics, there is something here for you.

Seminar Series 2010-2011

• May and June, 2010 (Specific Dates to be Confirmed)
  Condo Act Review-What the Condo Act Changes Mean For You
  Once the NS Government completes the regulations required under Bill 38 (The Amendments to the Condo Act) CCI Nova Scotia Chapter and the Condominium Owners of Nova Scotia (CONS) propose to hold at least two joint sessions to explain the changes and their effect.

  Presenters are Jo-Ann Hamilton, NS Registrar of Condominium and Patrick Cassidy, QC, ACCI, Cassidy Nearing Berryman.

• The following seminars will be held at the Keshen Goodman Library:
  330 Lacewood Drive, Halifax
  Beginning at 6:45 pm in the evening. Registration desk open at 6:15 pm.Cost for each seminar is $30 for members and $60 for non-members.

  March 9th
  Understanding the Complexities of Insurance– The Do's and Don't of Condo Insurance
  Learn about the philosophy of insurance from an Insurance Agent’s point of view; hear the true stories of consequences from a Property managers experience; and listen to a Lawyer about due diligence and to know when to not get involved.

  Presenters are Lisa Power (CitiGroup Properties Ltd); Jamie Reid (A.P. Reid Insurance Stores); and Pat Cassidy, QC, ACCI (Cassidy Nearing Berryman) 

  April 6th
  Board Conduct and Responsibilities-If Elevators Had Ears
  There are vast differences between the Board Responsibilities of a self-managed condo corporation and one that has a management company.  Learn what these differences are and how a Board should best focus their energies. No doubt issues will arise throughout the year that will require the Board of Directors to exercise confidentiality, due diligence, and strong moral values. This session will discuss procedures and best practices that should take place in the Boardroom. 

  Presenters are Denis Stairs (Past-President self-managed Carlyle Condominium); Bill Mosher (President, Spinnaker Arms)   

  April 27th
  Reserve Fund Studies-Aging Buildings and Roof Overhead
  Preparing for the inevitable aging and deterioration of your buildings major components; prioritizing repairs; and establishing effective contract management are essentials to every capital project. Learn the purpose of a Reserve Fund Study and what your Corporation and Management Company need to do to ensure yours can become a valuable tool for planning for the long term preservation of your building. Minimizing resident inconveniencies and creating a solid communications plan are both key to a successful building rehabilitation plan.

  Presenters are Dan Galletti (Merit Property Management Inc); Laurie Smith (CitiGroup Properties Ltd); Condominium Board officer to be confirmed

  
  For information contact us:
  Canadian Condominium Institute Nova Scotia Chapter
  #3 - 644 Portland Street, Suite 135
  Dartmouth, NS, B2W 2M3
  Telephone: 902-461-9855; Fax: 902-461-9858; E-Mail: info@ccinovascotia.ca
  

Register Online for Professional Development Courses

NOTE: The registration fee will be noted in each course listed. We must receive your cheque in order for your registration to be confirmed. When you send your cheque, make sure to note the person(s) name on the front or back of it. Make cheque payable to CCI Nova Scotia Chapter and mail to:
CCI Nova Scotia Chapter
#3 – 644 Portland Street, Suite 135
Dartmouth, NS, B2W 2M3

Tel. 902-461-9855
Fax 902-461-9858
E-Mail: info@ccinovascotia.ca

Refund Policy - CCI-Nova Scotia will offer a full refund on registration for seminars if your cancellation is received 14 days before the course date. If cancellation is made less than 14 days before the course date a credit for the value of the registration fee will be given to apply towards a course offered in the future. If no cancellation is received and the registrant is a no-show then no refund or credit will be issued.

Events

• New Brunswick Chapter Being Formed
  The New Brunswick Chapter is now recruiting members is all catagories including Condominium Corporations, Professional Members, Sponsor Members, and Individual Members. Contact is Judy Orr, e-mail jorr@unb.ca or telephone (902) 455-8198.

Annual General Meeting

• The 2009 Annual General Meeting was held on September 30th, 2009 and the following Directors were elected:
  
  Bonnie Hutchins; Carol Conrad; Carol Rankin; Dan Galletti; Jack MacLellan; Samira Meshal; Sue Hurshman; Tony Hall; Warwick White.
  

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