Volunteer and Get the Most Out of Your Experience
You'’ll get the most out of your membership when you invest time into helping committees stay active and innovative. From programs to publications to legislative activity, our volunteer committee members provide the strength that enables the West Florida Chapter to meet the needs of its member communities.
AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE |
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Cindi Bass-Bell (Board Liaison) |
Nia McGill |
Richard Arena, CMCA |
Sarah Metcalf, CMCA, AMS, PCAM |
Michael Bajza |
Bob Parham, CMCA |
Michelle Colburn |
Jerei Ellen Parks |
Craig Finck, CMCA |
Nicole Price, Esq. |
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Marlene Roome |
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Chrissy Schweit |
Pam Lutz |
Debbie Shaffer |
Roberta Maxfield
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Dee Smith |
The Ambassador Committee is a new program established in the CAI West Florida Chapter. It's mission is to have experienced and knowledgeable Chapter Members reach out to new individuals who have recently joined CAI West Florida. Ambassadors make each new member feel welcome to the CAI West Florida Chapter and answer any questions they have along with introducing them to other members of the Chapter. Committee does not meet regularly.
BUSINESS PARTNER COMMITTEE |
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Committee Chair |
Jerei Ellen Parks |
Board Liaison |
Terry Phelps |
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Chrissy Schweit |
Cindi Bass-Bell |
Gabrielle Shaffer, CMCA, AMS |
Michelle Colburn |
Bill Simpson |
Craig Finck, CMCA |
Julianne Wang |
David Mull |
The Business Partner Committee's purpose is to develop and provide information through interactive programs enhancing the Business Partner experience in the CAI West Florida Chapter. Responsibilities include planning a quarterly Business Partner program with relevant topics and information. Committee meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:00 pm.
CA DAY COMMITTEE |
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Committee Chair |
Pam Lutz
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Board Liaison |
Tracy McEachern |
Tomi Andrews |
Sandy Parham |
Miranda Barfield |
Tammy Zuknick |
The CA Day Committee is responsible for all aspects of Community Associations Day held annually in March. Areas include venue selection, venue decoration, promotion, registration, security, signage, giveaways, and staffing for the day of the event. Committee is seasonal and meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:00 pm.
SPRING GOLF COMMITTEE |
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Committee Co-Chair |
Craig Finck, CMCA |
Committee Co-Chair |
Susan Guenther |
Board Liaison |
Pam Lutz |
Tomi Andrews |
Marlene Roome |
Michael Bajza |
Gabrielle Shaffer, CMCA, AMS |
Miranda Barfield |
Tammy Zuknick |
Emerson Chapelle |
The Golf Committees are responsible for planning and staffing the annual Spring and Fall Golf Tournaments for CAI. Volunteer opportunities include registration, greeters, goody bag stuffers, beverage distributors and much more. Committee is seasonal and meets Wednesdays at 3:00 pm
FALL GOLF COMMITTEE |
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Committee Co-Chair |
Craig Finck, CMCA |
Committee Co-Chair |
Susan Guenther |
Board Liaison |
Pam Lutz |
Tomi Andrews |
Nia McGill |
Michael Bajza |
Marlene Roome
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Miranda Barfield |
Tammy Zuknick |
The Golf Committees are responsible for planning and staffing the annual Spring and Fall Golf Tournaments for CAI. Volunteer opportunities include registration, greeters, goody bag stuffers, beverage distributors and much more. Committee is seasonal and meets Wednesdays at 3:00 pm
HOMEOWNER EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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Committee Chair |
Kevin Edwards, Esq. |
Board Liaison |
Tyler Morton |
Doug Dierdorf, MA, CIRMS |
Lorraine Sarnowski |
Erika Dote |
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The Homeowner Education Committee is responsible for providing top level programs for our Homeowner Leader members within the Chapter. They focus on creating opportunities through Borad Certifiation Programs, Board Member Modules & Educational Panels to deliver the information our Homeowners need to become the most resourceful leaders within their associations. Committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 10am via Zoom.
MAGAZINE COMMITTEE |
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Committee Chair |
Emerson Chapelle |
Board Liaison |
Mary Hawk, Esq. |
Office Liaison |
Matt Kuisle, PE, PRA, RS |
Tomi Andrews |
Dee Smith |
The Committee is responsible for the content and layout of The West Florida community magazine, published each quarter by the West Florida Chapter. Committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of even months only at 9:00 am.
MANAGER EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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Committee Chair |
Sarah Metcalf, CMCA, AMS, PCAM |
Board Liaison |
Bob Parham, CMCA |
Christine Farnham, CMCA, AMS |
Bridget Spence, CMCA, AMS, PCAM |
Gary Glass, CMCA, AMS, PCAM |
Mathew Wilson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM |
Alexander Hall, CMCA, AMS, PCAM |
The Manager Education Committee reviews and selects educational topics & classes to present to Community Association Managers within our Chapter. The Committee is exclusive to Manager Members and is by invitation only. Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month at 9am via Zoom.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE | |
Committee Chair |
Alex Rydel |
Cindi Bass-Bell |
Committee Chair |
Susan Guenther |
The Nominating Committee reviews applicants for the upcoming Board of Directors Election. The Committee certifies the results of the election prior to the announcement of newly and re-elected Board Members. Committee must include Immediate Past President (Chair), the President-Elect and three Chapter Volunteers. A Homeowner Leader must occupy one of the volunteer positions and no membership type may represent the majority of this Committee. Committee based on the schedule of events determined by the Board of Directors Election.
REGISTRATION COMMITTEE |
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Committee Co-Chair |
James Kellard |
Committee Co-Chair |
Bill McConahay |
Michelle Cafiero |
Nia McGill |
Marcella Calabrese |
Nancy Monti |
Misty Clark |
Vincent Monti
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Elizabeth Cullison, CMCA, AMS, PCAM |
Tonya Tremitiere |
Eileen Grum |
Kat Zito |
The Registration Committee is responsible for managing the registration process for all CAI West Florida events. Committee does not meet.
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTEE |
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Committee Co-Chair |
Fred Lewis |
Committee Co-Chair |
Nia McGill |
Board Liaison |
Mike Miller |
Michael Bajza |
Nicole Price, Esq. |
Miranda Barfield |
Lindsey Riddle |
Eric Hagar, CMCA, AMS |
Melissa Rodriguez |
Jake Hebda |
Alexa Valente |
Bailey Irvine |
The Young Professionals Committee creates professional development opportunities for the young members of CAI. Also, to provide networking and volunteer opportunities within the community. Committee meets on 3rd Tuesday of each month at 9:00 am.