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This is not your typical fair housing training. It is an experience you don’t want to miss.

This class is not just for common interest community managers who need to obtain credit are eager to learn about federal and state fair housing laws and regulations. It is also an excellent dialogue on common fair housing issues community associations and their managers encounter.

Sure, you may have attended other fair housing courses in the past, but there is always room to build on what you know (or think you know) and hear a new take so you are better equipped to identify and properly respond to a fair housing matter.

Don’t just attend for the credit. Join us to have fun, learn about the laws, discuss common scenarios that communities and their managers may not realize involve fair housing pitfalls, and hear about best practices you and your associations can employ.

Warning: One of the presenters really geeks out over discussing fair housing matters. She cannot help herself (just wait to see how she gets excited about their educational chart).

This course meets the bi-annual requirement for two (2) hours of fair housing training required by 18 VAC 48-50-100 of the Virginia Common Interest Community Manager Regulations for certification as a certified principal or supervisory employee.

NEW FOR 2024! Join us on the Casino Lawn to kickoff VLR24! Featuring the optional cornhole tournament and a classic Virginia BBQ buffet, VLR24 will get started with friends and fun! All registered attendees and adult guests are welcome.

Registration to participate in the Cornhole Tournament is separate from VLR registration.

Unlock the power of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics in your association with this insightful presentation. Learn how to define clear objectives, select relevant KPIs, and set targets for success. Discover practical strategies for implementing data tracking systems, fostering accountability, and utilizing KPIs to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Join us to learn how KPIs can empower your community and its leadership to track progress, optimize performance, and achieve strategic goals effectively.

In this compelling keynote speech, Michael Allison presents "THE UN-LEADERSHIP," offers a unique perspective and thought-provoking exploration on leadership in the modern era characterized by ambiguity and uncertainty with the wave of AI Technology. You will gain a profound understanding of unorthodox leadership approaches, through a journey of self-discovery enabling you to thrive in an environment marked by ambiguity. "THE UN-LEADERSHIP" equips you with the skills to unleash your latent leadership potential, unlocking new possibilities and unbounding your capacity to lead effectively.

In the Banking and Community Association Industry, changes are occurring rapidly. Sometimes we see these changes are coming (online meetings, new software), other times they happen without warning (banks default, management company acquisitions). Usimg the principles in the book "Who Moved My Cheese" this session will address what has and is changing in the community association industry, and give practical ways to embrace change that will happen whether we want it or not. Includes some wine to go with your cheese and a copy of the book for all attendees!

In today's digital age, remote work has become increasingly prevalent, offering flexibility and convenience to employees in the community association management industry. However, this shift has also blurred the lines between professional and personal life, making it challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance. In this insightful presentation, we delve into the strategies and practices essential for navigating the complexities of remote work while prioritizing personal well-being. Unlock the secrets of achieving work-life balance in the digital age with real-life examples and expert insights!

In the dynamic world of community association management, leadership transitions are inevitable and essential for sustained success and innovation. There is a critical need for recognizing and nurturing the next generation of leaders within our industry. Learn about the challenges and solutions involved in identifying potential leaders who are currently overlooked and underprepared. The goal is to equip community association leaders with practical strategies to enhance their leadership pipelines, ensuring a seamless transition and continued excellence in management practices.

There are outstanding opportunities for organizations to grow, yet many leaders face hurdles. In fact, many of these hurdles are internal–not external. According to research by Bain & Company, 85% of executives say their greatest barriers to achieving growth objectives actually lie inside their own four walls.

Because every industry is always changing, it is imperative to continually modulate your thinking to deal with uncertainty. If your organization is making a large transformation or exploring a shift in any way, this session is the perfect preparation for kicking o! the process. As we learned in 2019,
change and challenges are always around the corner. Leading through change is a skill that will never go unused.

Outcomes:
• Discover The Creative Focuser™ to help you think outside the box
• Learn the three mindsets needed to navigate through transition and change
• Learn to extract value from past experiences to launch a bigger, brighter future using
the Past, Present, Future Evaluator™
• Implement The Excuse Buster Formula™ that eliminates procrastination

Separate registration required.

Learn the science behind laughter and the power of breath-work to regulate the autonomic nervous system. Engage in a joyful laughter session using fun laughter prompts, gentle upper arms movements, and calm breathing techniques. Walk away with effectve tools and techniques to promote self care through laughter and to invite others into doing the same. The session ends with a relaxing experience that will leave you feeling your best and motivated to tackle association management challenges with good humor.

From phishing schemes and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks to account takeovers and vendor impersonation, the finance departments at community associations are under siege by bad actors determined to rip them off. Don’t let the way your association processes and pays its supplier invoices leave you vulnerable to fraud. Join us to learn about the latest fraud threats targeting community associations and how to develop an action plan for mitigating fraud risk.

What can management companies learn from the failures of some of our country's most admired and (at one time) successful organizations? While there are many reasons institutions fail, most can be traced back to the long-term decay of the structures and guiding principles that brought them success in the first place, and the source of that decay is almost always arrogance borne from the very successes that made them notable in the first place. This session will use the examples of three organizations to show how a "culture of arrogance" ended up destroying in a short period of time what had taken decades (or more) to be built. While the stakes may not be so high for management companies, the threats remain the same.

The pace of consolidation is accelerating quickly in the Community Association Management Industry. As many owners can attest, their inboxes are filled with inquiries from potential buyers they may never have heard of before. What does the future hold for your company, the management industry, and your people? How do you make your company more valuable to potential buyers? How can you keep your top talent engaged while you investigate your options? How do you make your company more valuable to potential buyers? Our experienced panelists will discuss the current state of the market, provide some guidelines to help you take advantage of this phenomenon and provide an open forum for questions.

In the Grand Ballroom East.

Managers will get a speed networking experience with VLR Business Partners focused on hot topics and quick flash learning.

Discussion Topics will be:
*What is Reserve Run off and How Does It Impact the Management Company?
*Addressing E-Voting Hurdles
*Importance of Protecting Reserve Funds
*How Passion and Strengths Drive Effective Leadership

Separate registration required. Includes all craft materials and guided instruction, lunch snacks with beer & wine bar.

Being a good communicator is essential to being a good leader. All managers, regardless of their job title, are leaders for the communities that they work with. We will talk about manager communications with boards/members as well as communications within their organization with the intention of enhancing their roles as leaders. Working through a couple of common situations will assist managers in being able to see where communication was beneficial and where it could have been better.