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Whine on Wednesday is a monthly podcast featuring four community association managers who over the years of working and volunteering together grew to become more than colleagues, they became close friends. On each episode they’ll talk a little about themselves, their journey, and their experiences in the community association world. They’ll share stories, lots of laughs, and provide tips and advice perfect for community managers just starting out and even for more seasoned managers. Whine on Wednesday is production of Community Associations Institute’s Pennsylvania & Delaware Valley Chapter.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
WoW Pain in the Assets, Part 2
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Welcome to the riveting second part of the "Pain in the Assets" episode brought to you by the CAI Keystone's Whine on Wednesday podcast. Join hosts Patti Walton, Rosy Brophy, Maria Elena Solis, and Jill Geiger, as they delve into the complexities of condo and community association management. Share in their wisdom as they navigate through vital subjects like community investments, data privacy, board protection, and more.
Gain critical insights on a wide range of topics ranging from handling sensitive situations like community member's deaths to managing crises such as fires and other emergencies. Dive into the nuances of board relationships, interaction boundaries, and the pivotal role of business vendors. Step into the key discussions on the criticality of annual Code of Ethics sign-offs, effective board-media interaction guidelines, and practical approaches to conflict of interest mitigation.
Listen in as the hosts underscore that their ultimate goal is to protect the board while serving homeowners to the best of their ability. Tune into "Pain in the Assets, Part 2" to gain practical insights into effective community association management.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
WoW Pain in the Assets, Pt. 1
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
CAI Keystone's Whine on Wednesday returns for a special two part episode called Pain in the Assets. In this episode, Maria Elena Solis, Patti Walton, Jill Geiger, and Rosy Brophy discuss a variety of topics related to community associations including: community investments, protecting the board, safeguarding data and data privacy, and much more.
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
All That Glitters is GOLD
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
In this episode of CAI Keystone’s Whine on Wednesday, presented by M&T Bank, the WoW women discuss CAI's Gold Star Community Recognition Program. Each of our manager hosts manage Gold Star communities, including two associations that were part of the inaugural class, plus host Rosy Brophy currently chairs the Gold Star Committee. In addition, look for another great wine (and tequila) recommendation!
Tune in for insights from Maria Elena Solis, CMCA, AMS, PCAM; Rosy Brophy, CMCA, AMS; Jill Geiger, CMCA, AMS, PCAM and Patti Walton, CMCA, AMS.
Special thanks to our sponsor, M&T Bank. Visit M&T Bank online for more information.
Whine on Wednesday is available in the iTunes store, on Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe there or download the Podbean app and be the first to receive notifications when new episodes are posted.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Effective Elections in Community Associations
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
In this episode of CAI Keystone's Whine on Wednesday, presented by M&T Bank, the WoW women discuss elections: how to run them, how to secure a quorum, voting electronically, meet the candidates sessions, and, of course, another wine recommendation!
Tune in for insights from Maria Elena Solis, CMCA, AMS, PCAM; Rosy Brophy, CMCA, AMS; Jill Geiger, CMCA, AMS, PCAM and Patti Walton, CMCA, AMS.
Whine on Wednesday is available in the iTunes store, on Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe there or download the podbean app and be the first to receive notifications when new episodes are posted.
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Reserves: A Management Tool, Not a Magic Ball
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Join the women of Whine on Wednesday as they discuss how to manage communities with low reserves and failing common elements. They'll review how to communicate the importance of reserves to the board of directors and homeowners, how to rebuild reserves, whether to opt for a bank loan or special assessment, and they'll share success stories of taking communities from low to robust reserves. And, of course, they'll end the episode with a wine recommendation!
Whine on Wednesday is available in the iTunes store, on Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe there or download the podbean app and be the first to receive notifications when new episodes are posted.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Alphabet Soup: CAI Education & Professional Designations
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
In this episode, the Whine on Wednesday women welcome special guests Sean McCabe, EBP and Brendan Whelan, CIRMS, EBP from the chapter Board of Directors as well as Anne Yannarella, EBP to discuss CAI's alphabet soup of designations, the benefit of education for chapter members, and, of course, Patti's pick for wine of the episode.
Tune in for insights from Maria Elena Solis, CMCA, AMS, PCAM; Rosy Brophy, AMS; Jill Geiger, CMCA, AMS, PCAM and Patti Walton, CMCA, AMS.
Whine on Wednesday is available in the iTunes store, on Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe there or download the podbean app and be the first to receive notifications when new episodes are posted.
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Communicating About Communicating
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
Wednesday Aug 03, 2022
In this episode of Whine on Wednesday, Rosy, Jill, Patti, and Maria Elena sit down with moderator Mike Shaw to talk about talking. That's right, they're communicating about communicating. The WoW women discuss best practices when communicating with board members, residents, and each other.
Tune in for insights from Maria Elena Solis, CMCA, AMS, PCAM; Rosy Brophy, AMS; Jill Geiger, CMCA, AMS, PCAM and Patti Walton, CMCA, AMS.
Whine on Wednesday is available in the iTunes store, on Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe there or download the podbean app and be the first to receive notifications when new episodes are posted.
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Take a Break Before You Break
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
This episode of Whine on Wednesday tackles important work-life balance issues, including time management, unplugging, establishing a balance in your home and work life, and caring for your own mental health.
Tune in for insights from Maria Elena Solis, CMCA, AMS, PCAM; Rosy Brophy, AMS; Jill Geiger, CMCA, AMS, PCAM and Patti Walton, CMCA, AMS.
Whine on Wednesday is available in the iTunes store, on Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe there or download the podbean app and be the first to receive notifications when new episodes are posted.
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Embracing Different: Cultural Diversity In (and Out) of Community Associations
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
In this episode of Whine on Wednesday, Patti, Rosy, Maria Elena, and Jill talk about attending Jill’s son’s wedding to his bride, who is of Indian descent, as a springboard for a conversation about understanding, embracing, and dealing with the challenges and opportunities presented by cultural diversity, language barriers, religious holidays and ceremonies and more within a community association.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
I’ve Got a Hat for That!
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021