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Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger

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Think you know what community association life is all about? Think again. Residents must obey the rules, directors must follow the law, and managers must keep it all running smoothly! Take It to the Board explores the reality of life in a condominium, cooperative or homeowners’ association, what’s really involved in serving on its board, and how to maintain that ever-so-delicate balance of being legally compliant and community spirited. Leading community association attorney Donna DiMaggio Berger acknowledges the balancing act without losing her sense of humor as she talks with a variety of association leaders, experts, and vendors about the challenges and benefits of the community association lifestyle. If you've got questions, Take It To The Board with Donna DiMaggio Berger - We Speak Condo & HOA!

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Everything You Need to Know About Concrete Restoration Projects with Alessandra Bianchini, of Carousel Development and Restoration Inc.

March 27, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

At some point, every building will require concrete repairs and restoration. If you've ever undertaken a concrete restoration project, you're aware of the many challenges they entail:  substantial costs, lengthy time delays, irritation over hurricane shutters, windows and doors, uncooperative owners and the potential for incidental damage. Host Donna DiMaggio Berger sheds light on these projects with guest Alessandra Bianchini, Vice President and General Counsel of Carousel Development and R...

Understanding How to Handle your Association's Insurance Claim with Public Insurance Adjuster Ken Shriberg

March 13, 2024 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Various types of casualty events, including fires, floods, explosions, windstorms, and even the unavoidable burst water pipe, will likely occur at some point in your community's lifespan which means your board will have to submit an insurance claim. That process can make your association feel as if you're going through a second disaster while you're trying to recover from the first one. Host Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Ken Shriberg, a public insurance adjuster with a track record for tur...

Not In My Backyard! Regulating Short-Term Vacation Rentals with Texas Attorney David Schwarte

February 28, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

It’s a complex issue that is reshaping neighborhoods and communities across the country. We are talking about Airbnb, a homestay rental experience that has quickly become a major disruptor in the global hospitality industry. It’s also become a major security concern in many private residential communities, with reports of “party houses” and even crime. Host Donna DiMaggio Berger looks at the consequences for residential communities with guest David Schwarte, Texas attorney and co-founder of ...

Navigating Defamation Lawsuits and Non-Compete Clauses with Keith Grumer, of Grumer Law

February 14, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

The topic of defamation has become more prevalent as civil discourse has eroded. Unfortunately, sometimes it is the rare board member and/or manager who has not been subject to some form of potential slander or libel throughout their course of community association service. Host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with the highly respected litigator Keith Grumer of Grumer Law, to guide you through the complex legal terrain surrounding defamation as well as the ubiquitous non-compete clauses man...

Everybody’s Sick: The Best Ways to Prevent Illness in a Multifamily Community with Dr. Jason Mansour of Broward Health

January 31, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Does it seem like everyone around you is coughing, sniffling, or under the weather? It’s no coincidence—we’re currently in the middle of cold and flu season. Join Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Dr. Jason Mansour, Chair of Emergency Medicine at Broward Health, to learn the best ways to stay healthy even in shared spaces. Is loss of smell exclusive to COVID or indicative of other ailments? Donna and Dr. Mansour share how to distinguish between the common cold, flu, COVID, and RSV—without reso...

Practical Policies & Protocols Your Board Needs to Adopt with Claude Jennings, Jr.

January 17, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

What’s the secret to a highly functioning community association? Host Donna DiMaggio Berger and Take It To the Board's producer, Claude Jennings Jr. look back on Take It To The Board’s 2023 season and revisit some of the most important conversations about community association living while answering listener questions.  Most new communities are devoid of all but the most basic policies and over the years far too many boards fail to anticipate which policies and protocols can make their jobs...

Eyes Everywhere - Understanding Community Surveillance Options with Louis DiGioia of IC Real Time

January 03, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Ever wondered how a camera can pick out a face in the crowd or if that gym security camera is a watchful guardian or an intrusive eye? Discover the intricate dance between security and privacy in our neighborhoods, as host, Donna DiMaggio Berger, sits down with guest Louis DiGioia from IC Real Time. They shed light on the advanced technology that's safeguarding our communities, from the sharpness of high-resolution cameras to the stealth of thermal imaging. Dive into the heart of today's sur...

Contemplating Condo Terminations with John Cadden of the Condominium Advisory Group

December 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Is your older, cash-strapped condominium or cooperative association contemplating a termination and/or sale to a developer? The once rare ideas of a termination and sale have now become much more common as community members struggle to maintain, repair and insure older buildings. Host Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest John Cadden, from the Condominium Advisory Group and co-founder of CF Capital Holdings, discuss terminations from beginning to end and what to expect throughout the process. They...

The B Word: Bankruptcy, Its Benefits and Challenges with Attorney Jeffrey Bast

December 06, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

This episode of Take It To The Board sheds light on a legal process that may be needed to help both struggling associations and their individual members. In these challenging economic times, more people are asking whether filing for bankruptcy protection is the right decision for an individual or a struggling community association.  Host Donna DiMaggio Berger speaks with attorney and founder of Bast Amron LLP, Jeffrey Bast about the bankruptcy process from start to finish and how it can be u...

Show Me the Money: Investment Strategies with Michael Coady and Kenny Polcari of Slatestone Wealth

November 22, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Financially strapped community associations are always looking for new revenue sources but is a sound investment strategy a possible path to avoiding large budget increases or special assessments? In this episode, host Donna DiMaggio Berger, along with investment gurus Michael Coady, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer for Slatestone Wealth, and Kenny Polcari, Chief Market Strategist for Slatestone Wealth, discuss how investments can be utilized by both association boards and their residents p...

Saving Lives in Your Community Association: Defibrillators (AEDs), Bleeding Control Kits (BCKs), and CERTs with Dr. Jason Mansour

November 08, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Does your community association have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) or a Bleeding Control Kit (BCK) on hand in the worst-case scenario and do you have trained people on hand to use these devices? Do you have a gym, pickleball/tennis courts, and other recreational amenities where a cardiac event may be more likely? Are you familiar with the responsibilities and value of a volunteer Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT)? Join Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Dr. Jason Mansour, Cha...

Pesky Critters in Your Community? Top Tips From Wildlife Expert and Trapper Todd Hardwick

October 25, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

As developers continue to build at a brisk pace, community association residents often find themselves sharing space with all types of wildlife including the good, the bad and the dangerous! What would you do if you spotted an alligator in your community pool?  How about iguanas or possums snacking on your community garden? A bear tearing through your garbage?  This week, host Donna DiMaggio Berger, is joined by Todd Hardwick, a nationally renowned wildlife expert with an astonishing 40-year...

Boot Camp for Board Members: Army Vet, PCAM and Becker Shareholder, Howard Perl, Discusses the Benefits of Rigorous Board Member Education

October 11, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

This week, our guest and Becker Shareholder, Howard Perl, sits down with host Donna DiMaggio Berger to share his experiences as both an army veteran as well as a successful PCAM before going to law school later in life. Howard recounts his unique journey from joining the army at 17, to participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom to how his military background inspired Becker's Board Member Boot Camp, a unique military-themed board certification course. Howard's valuable insights, as both a vete...

Checking In On Background Checks: What’s In, What’s Out and What’s Questionable? with Robert E. Sanchez of Sarma

September 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Does your community perform background checks on potential purchasers and potential renters? Do your community residents expect their neighbors to be screened for safety and financial capacity purposes?  Join Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Robert Sanchez, a seasoned professional from SARMA, as they unravel the complex world of background checks. Donna and Robert dive into the intricacies of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the cost of background checks, the challenges of screening foreign app...

Lessons in Leadership - A Discussion with Becker’s Managing Partner, Gary Rosen

September 13, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

Get set for an insightful exchange as host Donna DiMaggio Berger dives into the world of effective leadership with guest, Gary C. Rosen, Managing Shareholder and the commanding force behind Becker & Poliakoff. Donna and Gary discuss what leadership truly means, and the qualities one must possess to successfully influence and inspire others to work toward a common goal or vision.  Throughout their conversation, they look at Gary’s transition from a litigator to a top leadership role, while fo...

Medical Marijuana and ESA Trends - Checking in Again with FHA Expert JoAnn Nesta Burnett

August 30, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Are you confused about whether your board can stop residents from smoking marijuana in your community even if they claim it is for medical purposes? Join Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest JoAnn Nesta Burnett, Shareholder at Becker, as they unravel the intricacies of marijuana use within community associations. Donna and JoAnn dig deep into the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) current position on complaints related to medical marijuana and look closely at the proof requi...

Legal Resilience - Fostering A Growth Mindset for Lawyers Amidst Mental Health Realities with Professor Marcia Narine Weldon, Director of Transactional Skills Program and Lecturer at the University of Miami School of Law

August 16, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Does being an attorney make you unhappy? Could the legal profession be the root cause of your stress? Join host Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Professor Marcia Narine Weldon for Part ll of a two-part series as they pull back the curtain on the high-pressure legal industry, exploring its impact on mental health and offering several strategies for coping. Throughout their conversation, they explore the surprisingly common traits shared by lawyers, questioning whether the profession attracts a...

We're Having a Heat Wave - The Physical and Mental Impacts from Extreme Heat and What Your Community Should Do with Dr. Jason Mansour, Medical Director at Broward Health Medical Center's Emergency Department

August 02, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Brace yourself for a deep dive into the hot issues surrounding extreme summer heat with host, Donna DiMaggio Berger, and guest Dr. Jason Mansour, Medical Director at Broward Health Medical Center's Emergency Department. Together, they discuss the physical and mental impact of extreme heat events. This isn't just another conversation about the weather - it's a critical exploration of an increasingly dangerous global phenomenon and how community association boards can prepare and protect their...

We're Having a Heat Wave-the Physical and Mental Impacts from Extreme Heat and What Your Community Should Do with Dr. Jason Mansour, Medical Director at Broward Health Medical Center's Emergency Department

August 02, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

Brace yourself for a deep dive into the hot issues surrounding extreme summer heat with host, Donna DiMaggio Berger, and guest Dr. Jason Mansour, Medical Director at Broward Health Medical Center's Emergency Department. Together, they discuss the physical and mental impact of extreme heat events. This isn't just another conversation about the weather - it's a critical exploration of an increasingly dangerous global phenomenon and how community association boards can prepare and protect their...

Examining the Challenges Community Association Attorneys Face and the Corporate Responsibility Community Associations Shoulder with Marcia Narine Weldon, Law Professor

July 19, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

This week, in Part I of a two-part series, Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Marcia Narine Weldon, Harvard Law School graduate and University of Miami School of Law professor, explore the intricate intersection of corporate responsibility, consumer rights, and the increasing influence of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors in today's dynamic business world. In this thought-provoking discussion, they address the challenges and pressures faced by community association lawyers, vo...

Is Truth Stranger Than Fiction Particularly When It Comes to the Community Association Lifestyle? with Marvin Nodiff, Former Community Association Attorney and Author

July 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Join us this week as host Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down for a fascinating conversation with Marvin Nodiff, a retired community association attorney and prolific fiction writer. Together, they dive into the world of Marvin's eight novels based on the trials and tribulations of a dynamic young St. Louis community association attorney named Joshua Fyler and the cast of condominium and HOA characters surrounding him. The plots of Marvin's novels will certainly resonate with boards, managers, c...

Surviving the Storm: A Journey Through Hurricane Ian and Beyond with Joseph E. Adams, Becker & Poliakoff

June 21, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

What would you do if you found yourself in the eye of a devastating hurricane? This week, our guest and Becker Shareholder, Joseph E. Adams, sits down with Donna DiMaggio Berger and relives this very question when he rode out Hurricane Ian in his home on Fort Myers Beach. In this gripping episode, Joe shares his harrowing experience and provides valuable insights into preparing for and recovering from such catastrophic events.   From the chaos of managing a team of 30 lawyers during the hur...

Why Local Government Matters Most with Vice Mayor Sarai “Ray” Martin of Lauderhill

June 07, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

In today’s episode, Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Vice Mayor Ray Martin of Lauderhill to discuss why it is important to keep most regulation at the local level – particularly in large, diverse states –rather than using a “one size fits all” solution at the state level. They dive deep into what is driving the trend towards states adopting the preemption doctrine to place important decisions out of reach for local government including the most local of all governance – your HOA. The pre...

Guns, God, and Gab - A Constitutional Analysis with Jay Roberts, Esq.

May 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

In today's episode, Becker Shareholder Jay Roberts, who represents community associations and developers with respect to all aspects of creating and operating planned community developments throughout Northwest Florida, sits down with Donna DiMaggio Berger to discuss two thought-provoking questions:  Should commonly accepted rules regarding signs, flags, and holiday decorations be considered unenforceable because they potentially infringe upon constitutional rights?  Conversely, in a commu...

Donna DiMaggio Berger Celebrates 50th Episode with Business Attorney and Husband, Michael Berger

May 10, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

This week, Take It To The Board is proud to release its 50th episode! This podcast was started with the goal of giving its listeners a glimpse into the inner workings of a community association including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Now, it is only fitting to give a glimpse of its host, Donna DiMaggio Berger, who is joined by her husband, Michael Berger, a fellow University of Miami Law School graduate. Michael explains how his work as a business attorney draws upon his experience as a...

Navigating the Negative Impacts of Sea Level Rise with Professor Harold R. Wanless and Dr. Esber Andiroglu

April 26, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

Professor Harold "Hal" R. Wanless, Chair of the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Miami and Dr. Esber Andiroglu, Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering with a secondary appointment at the School of Architecture at the University of Miami, sit down with host Donna DiMaggio Berger to discuss the devastating impacts of sea-level rise. This episode is especially timely given flood waters that recently turned p...

Pickleball Mania and How it is Affecting Your Community with CA Messana

April 12, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

More and more condominiums and HOAs are converting tennis and shuffleboard courts into pickleball courts but is everyone happy about the “pickleball mania” that has seized the nation? Join us this week as host, Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with guest, CA Messana, a member of Team Phantom, a family run, small business dedicated to creating premium pickleball paddles and products that give players an advantage over their opponents and enhance their playing ability and enjoyment. Team Phanto...

Copyright Consequences You Need to Know with Dave Davis and Scott Templeton of Motion Picture Licensing Corporation

March 29, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Chief Commercial Officer, Dave Davis, and Key Accounts Licensing Manager, Scott Templeton of Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) to discuss the proper licensing needed when playing or streaming copyrighted work in community association common areas. That’s right - if you have music in your elevator or your building is hosting a movie night in its theater, your association can face a hefty fine if you don't have the proper license to cover the use ...

We're Not Just Droning On - A Conversation with Drone Experts Chris Tonn and Neil Johnston On Your Community's Potential Challenges with Drones

March 15, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with guests Chris Tonn, CEO and Founder of Pelican Drones and Co-Founder of Rocket Drones and attorney Neil Johnston of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale LLC, drone expert and leader of its Real Estate, Land Use and Timber Practice Group. Over the last few weeks many of us have been looking up at the sky more often with Jupiter & Venus shining brightly, reports of Chinese Spy Balloons, and possible UFO sightings. While you were looking up, you may have caught sight ...

A Discussion on Successful Real Estate Design in the Luxury Space with TRUMP!

March 01, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with guest, Jules Trump, a South-African born businessman and one-third of The Trump Group. His wife of 50 years, Stephanie, and his younger brother and business partner, Eddie, comprise the other two-thirds of the team. Also known as “the Other Trumps,” they have amassed a truly impressive empire consisting of luxury real estate developments and hotels in Florida and California and technology start-ups in Tel Aviv. Jules was profiled in a 2021 Forbes Magazin...

The Impact of Construction Next Door on Your Community with Katie Berkey, AICP, Becker & Poliakoff

February 15, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

This week, Becker Shareholder Kathleen "Katie" Berkey, AICP, sits down with Donna DiMaggio Berger and explains how she helps clients deal with all sorts of issues related to their property. As Mark Twain once said, “Buy land, they're not making it anymore,” and truer words have never been spoken. Land remains invaluable and there is often a developer looking to build, renovate, or demolish any given property. When a project like this commences, it can bring a host of headaches and trouble to...

Combatting Growing Hate Crimes Inside Community Associations with Sarah Emmons, the Florida Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League

February 01, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

This week, Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Sarah Emmons, the Florida Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), to discuss recent incidents of hate symbols being placed inside community associations, how antisemitism takes root and what can be done to combat it. Specifically, Sarah and Donna discuss the 2022 Weston Hill’s hate crime that took place inside the upscale Hunters Pointe Park community. For over a month, residents were met with ongoing racial slurs and antisemitic...

Are “55 and Older” Communities Still In Demand? What Must Be Done to Preserve Your Senior Lifestyle? An Engaging Discussion with Mark Friedman, Becker & Poliakoff

January 18, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

This week, Becker Shareholder Mark D. Friedman, who provides legal counsel  to condominium, homeowner and cooperative associations, sits down with Donna DiMaggio Berger to discuss “Housing for Older Persons” communities including their legal requirements for establishment and whether these communities have the same appeal today as they did in the past. Conversation highlights include: Mark discusses the three legal requirements that allow a community to safely classify itself as Housing fo...

The Art of Negotiating the Best Telecommunication Deal for Your Community With Marcie Gershoni, President at Community Cable Consultants

January 04, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Marcie Gershoni, President at Community Cable Consultants, is an experienced Cable professional having worked as an account executive for Comcast and then in the Cable Consulting field.  Marcie has been involved with the telecommunications industry from both sides of the aisle as the provider and the consumer. She also has two decades of experience with the construction industry which provides her with, yet another layer of understanding of the infrastructure and technology associated with c...

The Art of Negotating the Best Telecommunication Deal for Your Community With Marcie Gershoni, President at Community Cable Consultants

January 04, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Marcie Gershoni, President at Community Cable Consultants, is an experienced Cable professional having worked as an account executive for Comcast and then in the Cable Consulting field.  Marcie has been involved with the telecommunications industry from both sides of the aisle as the provider and the consumer. She also has two decades of experience with the construction industry which provides her with, yet another layer of understanding of the infrastructure and technology associated with c...

Radical Self-Care Can Change the World with Shelly Tygielski, Founder of Pandemic Love

December 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Today’s guest is unlike any other. A teacher, public speaker, and author, Shelly Tygielski, is a self-care activist and community organizer helping leaders to do the “inner work” of radical self-care to create mindful communities. After spending nearly 20 years in Corporate America, working for and leading Fortune 1000 organizations, including one of the largest community association management companies in the United States, Shelly walked away from her corner office and started on the path ...

Mitigating Reputational Risk with Laura Guitar, President of Reputation & Risk Advisors

December 07, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

Condo and HOA battles make the news fairly frequently and when they do, volunteer board members, managers and residents need a crash course on how to interact with the media on a moment's notice. Laura Guitar, President of marketing communications firm, Reputation & Risk Advisors, a division of RBB Communications, joins host Donna DiMaggio Berger to discuss the ways her team focuses on crisis preparedness planning, issue-oriented campaigns, litigation communications, and programs to mitigate...

An Engineer's Perspective on Implementing Florida's New Condo Safety Law with Tim Marshall, Founder and President of A.T. Design

November 23, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Tim Marshall, a Florida Registered Professional Engineer, Florida Building Inspector, and a Special Inspector, sits down with host Donna DiMaggio Berger and discusses just how busy his days have become since the passage of SB 4D, the new safety law in Florida requiring thousands of older coastal buildings to undertake milestone inspections within the next two (2) years. Founded in 1986, Tim is also the president of A.T. Design. A.T. Design provides forensic structural investigations, concret...

Fighting Fraud, Combating Cons, & Protecting Peace with Michael Reiter, Michael Reiter & Associates

November 09, 2022 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

Did you know that shared ownership communities are prime targets for con artists and fraudsters? And that even the best association employee can be tempted to join those ranks?  Former Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter tells host Donna DiMaggio Berger that the best way to “keep honest employees honest” and to protect an association’s financial resources is to put systems in place that require multiple approvals for expenditures and encourage regular questioning of itemized invoices. Mi...

Elevators & Electric Charging Stations with Todd Schwartz

October 27, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

If you’re in the elevator business, the effortless and constant up and down momentum means business is good. But for community association boards and residents, elevator safety, maintenance, and even innovation can truly test one’s sanity.  Host Donna DiMaggio Berger challenges featured guest Todd Schwartz (Founder, Connections Elevator) to clarify the inner workings and ultimate impact of American society’s most prolific ‘people mover’ – and then invites him to explain how his interest in ...

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Alternative Dispute Resolution with Jeffrey Streitfeld, Mediator

October 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

When there’s a dispute that can’t be resolved amicably, lawsuits are not the only option. Mediation and arbitration are often used to save both sides considerable amounts of time and money. In this episode of Take It to the Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger speaks with former Judge Jeffrey Streitfeld, who has worked on legal disputes from nearly all sides. Jeff is currently certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Civil Mediator, though he previously served as a trial judge, and w...

Parliamentary Procedure: How to Keep Your Meetings on Track with Parliamentarian Jim Slaughter

September 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MB

Are Robert’s Rules of Order the best way to keep board and membership meetings on track? What are the other uses for this book, which was first published in February of 1876? In this episode of the Take It to the Board podcast, host Donna DiMaggio Berger speaks with Jim Slaughter, one of the premier experts on parliamentary procedure. Jim is a Certified Teacher of Parliamentary Procedure and a Professional Registered Parliamentarian, as well as past president of CAI’s College of Community As...

Taxes, Taxes, and . . . Fewer Taxes with Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser, Part 2

September 14, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

In this second of our two-part episode, host Donna DiMaggio Berger and Marty Kiar, Broward County’s Property Appraiser, continue their conversation about how properties in the county are appraised, how those appraisals can change over time and why Marty’s Office is a helpful resource that all of Broward’s two million residents should know about. Marty is a lifelong Broward resident himself, as well as an attorney, and has an extensive career in local politics. Marty has served on the Airport...

Taxes, Taxes, and . . . Fewer Taxes with Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser, Part 1

August 31, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

With Trim Notices having just gone out to Broward County property owners, our conversation with Marty Kiar, Broward County’s Property Appraiser, is especially timely. Marty’s Office serves Broward’s two million residents. He is a lifelong resident himself, as well as an attorney, and has an extensive career in local politics. Marty has served on the Airport Advisory Board and the Broward County Housing and Finance Authority, and has been Assistant Town Attorney and Assistant Municipal Prosec...

A Novel Approach: Coaching for Community Association Boards with Carmelo Millimaci, Senior Coach, Ackert Inc.

August 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

Could volunteer board members do their jobs more effectively and less stressfully with the solid communication skills a professional coach can impart? In this episode of Take It to the Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger speaks with Carmelo Millimaci, Professional Certified Coach. He is a member of the International Coaching Federation and a Senior Coach of Ackert Inc., a leader in development coaching. He also founded Attune Coaching and Consulting. They discuss how community association boar...

Take It To the Board: Florida Representative Dan Daley on How We Get the Laws We Get

August 03, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

In this episode of Take It to the Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger speaks with State Representative Dan Daley, the Florida House or Representatives member for the district which includes portions of Coral Springs, Sunrise, Plantation, and Tamarac. He is the Democratic ranking member of the Redistricting Subcommittee, and he also serves on the Commerce Committee; the Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee; Infrastructure and Touring Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Local Admi...

Florida Representative Dan Daley on How We Get the Laws We Get

August 03, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

In this episode of Take It to the Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger speaks with State Representative Dan Daley, the Florida House or Representatives member for the district which includes portions of Coral Springs, Sunrise, Plantation, and Tamarac. He is the Democratic ranking member of the Redistricting Subcommittee, and he also serves on the Commerce Committee; the Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee; Infrastructure and Touring Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Local Admi...

Florida Representative Dan Daley on How We Get the Laws We Get

August 03, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

In this episode of Take It to the Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger speaks with State Representative Dan Daley, the Florida House or Representatives member for the district which includes portions of Coral Springs, Sunrise, Plantation, and Tamarac. He is the Democratic ranking member of the Redistricting Subcommittee, and he also serves on the Commerce Committee; the Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee; Infrastructure and Touring Appropriations Subcommittee, and the Local Admi...

To Lend or Not To Lend with Brewster Cole, First Vice President, Valley National Bank

July 20, 2022 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Florida community associations always need money for maintenance, repair, and capital improvement projects, but especially now with new safety laws in place, and Brewster Cole, First Vice President of Valley National Bank, is “the man with the money." Brewster has spent 16 years lending money to condominiums, co-ops, HOAs, and country clubs, and has carved an impressive niche for himself and Valley National in this sector of the lending market. He and host Donna DiMaggio Berger discuss the i...