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📊 Our Most-Read Newsletter Feature We share timely and relevant content in our monthly newsletter, and last month’s hot topic was the challenge of rising insurance premiums for co-ops and condos. With premiums soaring, boards are under pressure to find ways to keep their budgets in check. This article outlines practical strategies that can help mitigate rising costs while keeping your community protected. 👉 Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02N9shN0 Stay in the know—subscribe to our monthly newsletter. 📧 [https://hubs.ly/Q02N9j1N0] #ThoughtsOnThursday #Newsletter #MinuteTaking

⏳ We’re only a few days away from our highly anticipated webinar: Navigating the Maze: Best Practices for Board Meetings 📢 Board meetings can be difficult to manage, especially when facing new challenges, evolving regulations, and evolving community preferences. Whether you’re looking to improve hybrid meeting setups, adapt to recent legal changes, or refine your meeting documentation, this webinar will offer the expert insights you need! Join us on September 10th to discover: 🔧 How to best leverage technology for seamless meetings. 📋 Recent updates on meeting laws and effective documentation techniques. 💡 Strategies for aligning board actions with community goals. Register today: [https://hubs.ly/Q02N9qWS0] Community Associations Institute - Canada #BoardMeetings #CondoManagement #MinutesSolutions

📚 Back-to-School Season As students return to classrooms, it’s a busy time not just for educators but also for the decision-makers behind the scenes. We’re proud to support the education sector by providing minute-taking services for school boards, universities, colleges, private schools, and early learning centers. From strategic planning sessions to curriculum development meetings, our minute-taking services help ensure that important decisions are accurately documented, allowing educators to focus on what they do best—shaping the future. Why educational institutions choose us: - We prioritize privacy and help schools meet legal requirements. - We have a large team of expert minute-takers. - Timeliness is key, and we adhere to firm deadlines. - We handle everything from professional editing to secure storage, with our customer success team is always ready to assist. We provide tailored solutions for a wide range of educational meetings. Are you part of an educational institution looking for reliable minute-taking? Let’s connect and discuss how we can support your goals this school year. 📧 [https://hubs.ly/Q02N99jX0] #BackToSchool #MinuteTaking #SchoolBoards

📢 In case you missed it: Our latest newsletter addressed a common question about amending meeting minutes. It is best practice to document the approval of amendments without describing the specific corrections. The carried motion should simply record that the board approved the set ""as amended"". This keeps the current minutes concise and focuses on chronicling outcomes rather than discussion details. The actual revisions only need to be made to the previous set of minutes in question. 💡 Explore this topic more in our recent blog post: "How to Properly Amend Meeting Minutes." [https://hubs.ly/Q02MmG-t0] Stay informed with more insights like this! Subscribe to our newsletter so you never miss valuable tips. 📧 [https://hubs.ly/Q02Mm8K10] #ThoughtsOnThursday #Newsletter #MinuteTaking

🌟 Meet Our Panelists! 🌟 We're thrilled to introduce the experts who will be sharing their knowledge at our CAI webinar, "Navigating the Maze: Best Practices for Board Meetings": Babak Ardalan: An experienced Community Manager who will provide a firsthand perspective on running board meetings. Ben Zelikovitz: A governance and meeting technology expert who will discuss the latest tools and trends. Bradley Chaplick (Toronto Condo Lawyer): A condo lawyer ready to provide updates to relevant condo laws, share insights on legal pitfalls, and discuss governance best practices. This lively discussion will be moderated by our very own Matthew McEwan. Join us on September 10th to learn from these industry leaders! Register now: [https://hubs.ly/Q02L_Wpp0] Community Associations Institute - Canada #BoardMeetings #CondoManagement

🚀 1 month to the CAI Canada 2024 Conference! 🚀 We’re excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the CAI Canada Conference: Hot Topics…Burning Issues In the Condo Industry on September 26, 2024, at Parkview Manor. It will be a full day of education, networking, and exploring the latest in the condominium industry. There are always issues in the condo industry, but then there are the burning issues—those critical challenges that require strategic solutions. At the conference, you'll gain valuable insights and strategies from the experts on how to navigate these challenges and effectively fulfill your responsibilities as a manager or director. Visit us at Booth #13 to learn how our minute-taking services can help your board and management team stay organized and efficient. We look forward to connecting with you and sharing how we can support your success! Here's the link to register [https://hubs.ly/Q02KBrjb0] #CAICanada #CondoIndustry #MinutesSolutions

Each month, we address important questions from our community to help you navigate issues related to board meetings, governance, and minute-taking. This month, we tackled a question about how frequently condominium boards should meet: While bylaws typically set a minimum requirement, boards may need to meet more often based on specific circumstances. The appropriate frequency depends on several factors, including the community's size, building age, and recent events. Newly built and smaller communities generally have fewer and less complex projects to manage, requiring fewer meetings. In contrast, larger and older condominiums are more dynamic and often need significant oversight as regular maintenance and capital projects increase. Recent events, such as natural disasters or turnover in the board or management team, may necessitate more meetings to manage crises and transitions. The goal should be to balance effective governance without overburdening management and the board with too many meetings to prepare for and hold. Stay informed and get insights like this directly to your inbox by subscribing to our monthly newsletter! 📩 [https://hubs.ly/Q02KBbRd0] #ThoughtsOnThursday #Newsletter #MinuteTaking

Did you know that outsourcing your corporate meeting minutes can boost productivity and efficiency? 📈 By letting our professional minute-takers handle this crucial, yet tedious task, your team can focus on their core responsibilities. Here's why our services are the best fit for your corporation: - Industry Expertise: Our team of over 150 minute takers includes subject matter experts across various industries. We assign the most suitable experts based on your specific needs. - Confidentiality Assured: We prioritize confidentiality with strict NDAs and customized handling of sensitive information, ensuring compliance with your requirements. - Scalability: With the largest team in the industry, we manage high volumes of meetings and backlogs, supporting both small and large corporations across all time zones. Check out our website to see some of the corporate clients we support and to learn more about how you can benefit from our minute-taking solutions: https://hubs.ly/Q02KzXZ20 #MinuteTaking #CorporateMeetingsMinutes #MinutesSolutions

🔍💼 Word of the Month: Literatim! 💼🔍 Did you know "literatim" means copying text letter-by-letter? Here are some other types of transcription: 🎯 Verbatim: Word-for-word, capturing every "ah", "um", repeated word, and false start. ✏️ Semi-Verbatim: Cleans up "ahs" and "ums" but keeps the original words. 🧠 Intelligent Verbatim: Mostly word-for-word, but corrects grammar and removes filler words while preserving the message. In addition to minute-taking, the verbatim transcription service we offer at Minutes Solutions is Intelligent Verbatim in order to document your full discussions as clearly and professionally as possible. Contact us to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02KB6K40 #Transcription #Verbatim #MinutesSolutions

Struggling to reach a quorum for your homeowners' association meetings? 🏡📊 Check out this insightful article on "How to Reach a Quorum Through Proxies" to learn strategies for making sure your meetings can proceed without unnecessary delays and expenses. Key highlights include: - Understanding the legal definition of a quorum - The importance of proxy votes and how they work - Types of proxies and their specific uses Read the full article here: [https://hubs.ly/Q02KBcDC0] #HomeownersAssociation #BoardMeetings #ProxyVoting #CommunityManagement #Governance #MinutesSolutions Community Associations Institute