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in this issue

Cover:

Next Generation

Articles

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PCAM is Not the Finish Line: A Profile of Sarah Metcalf
Signals and Strategy: Foresight Planning for CAI’ s Next Chapter By: Matt Kuisle
What Do HOAs, Start- Ups and Steve Jobs Have in Common? By: Jacqueline Vanacek
Building the Next Generation Through Mentorship

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The Next Generation Speaks
CAI Young Professionals Speak on What They Think They’ ll Be Doing in 10 Years
The More Things Change... A Journey Through the Past Issues of Community Magazine

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Departments
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�ditor’ s Note- Tonya Tremitiere
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President’ s Letter- Cindi Bass-Bell
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Legal Matters
14
Legislative Lens
21
A Big Thanks to Our Volunteers
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New Members
37
“ Yes, You Can Say No” Photos
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Grateful to Our Chapter Volunteers
48
Spring Golf Tournament Spread
52
Diamond Investors
53 Chapter Investors
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Ad Index
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