ACMO Continuing Education Credit Program Ending for RCMs
Back in 2011, ACMO introduced the condominium industry’s first Continuing Education program requiring Registered Condominium Managers (RCM®) to complete 10 hours of continuing education annually to build their knowledge and stay current. Recently, the CMRAO followed suit, announcing that effective July 1st, 2023, General Licensees must log 10 hours of continuing education to maintain and renew their licence.
Given that a manager must possess a valid General Licence to obtain and maintain the RCM designation, duplicating efforts does not make sense, so we decided to wrap up ACMO’s Continuing Education program effective July 1st, 2023.
As a result, we will no longer require RCMs to track continuing education credits to renew their ACMO membership and RCM designation – maintenance of a valid CMRAO General Licence will suffice.
To assist the CMRAO and our RCM members in tracking continuing education credits going forward, ACMO will submit confirmed attendee lists for all our CMRAO-approved continuing education seminars, webinars, and Advanced Certificate Courses to the CMRAO.
New ACMO Advanced Safety and Technology Certificate Course
With mounting concerns about condominium safety and security, 123 individuals participated in the latest ACMO Certificate Program, offering an “Advanced Safety and Technology” course on July 25th, 2023. This very informative and detailed course was developed and delivered on behalf of ACMO by Benjamin Tabesh of Condor Security Inc., an industry leader serving safety and security in condominiums for over 20 years, and Elad Bar of DND Group, a security systems expert with 15 years of experience in the industry. The course was well received, with participants rating their overall satisfaction as 8.7 out of 10.
Participants gained a deeper understanding of the different types of property security and electronic systems, how they work, and what to consider when evaluating, purchasing and implementing security systems. The course reviewed the types, features, pros and cons of various security camera systems, access control systems, enter phones, panic stations, and in-suite alarms, and identified emerging security technologies.
The ACMO Advanced Safety and Technology Certificate course is a CMRAO-approved learning activity worth 5 CPE credits - half the points required for General Licence renewal!
Watch for our subsequent courses in the ACMO Certificate Program to launch this fall/winter.
ACMO Raises Awareness of the Condominium Manager Shortage
On Monday, May 29, 2023, ACMO issued a press release about the present and growing shortage of condominium managers, which will worsen with the government of Ontario’s push to build 1.5 million new homes, including condominiums, within the next 10 years.
Our goal for this press release was to bring awareness to the general public of this important issue facing our industry and to serve as a call to action encouraging management firms, industry associations, government representatives and condo corporations to work together on a solution to attract more people to the profession.
The article was picked up by Condo Business, CBC Toronto and the Toronto Sun.
To read a copy of the press release and other ACMO advocacy efforts, visit www.acmo.org/advocacy
Take Advantage of Condo Conference Early Bird Discounts!
2023 Condo Conference registration officially opened on July 13th, 2023, so readers are encouraged to register now at www.condoconference.ca to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing!
Register quickly to save up to $200 off your registration and get entered for a chance to win an exclusive VIP experience, including a two-night stay at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport & Conference Centre.
All who register during the Early Bird Sale will be automatically entered in our VIP Experience Contest to win a 2-night stay at the Delta Hotel Toronto Airport and a $100 gift card to Delta’s on-site gourmet restaurant Lot41 Social Bar & Table. One winner will be randomly selected following the Early Bird pricing period.
Congratulations New RCMs
ACMO wishes to recognize those members who recently achieved their RCM designation and have demonstrated a commitment to professionalism and a higher standard of condominium management. Congratulations to:
Taslim Adekanmbi, RCM
Eric Cantelo, RCM
Pamela Fowler, RCM
Arshadul Islam, RCM
Natasha Mayhew, RCM
Olga Paddubotskaya, RCM
Welcome New ACMO Members
ACMO extends a warm welcome to our newest members who have chosen to elevate their careers or business by joining our professional community. We look forward to a mutually prosperous relationship.
Individual Members
Lucy Blanco
Jaroslaw Bromirski
Andi Cerma
Vanda Emma Dragu
Rajan Gautam
Ioannis Kanatsios
Melody King
Halyna Kozak
Ming Wai Kwok
Michelle Moran
Malgorzata Musial
Sandra Newell
Pulin Parekh
Filip Popovic
Dawn Ramanauskas
Favad Sarang
Erid Sejko
Lisa Stadler
Temesgen Tirfe
John Wannamaker
Eric Zhao
Corporate Members
Alwington Communities Inc.
AT Management and Consulting Inc.
Quaestus Management Corp.
Royalton Property Management
Associate Members
Air Track Inc.
Alpha Contracting & Property Services
Aurum Manufacturing Inc.
Bug Managers
CanMar Contracting Limited
CCS Construction Group Inc.
Diamond Property Services
DND Group Inc.
Galaxy Plumbing Inc.
GC Fire Protection
Green Bridge Group
Hytec Water Inc.
Ice Improvements Inc.
Infinite HVAC Filters
Lifeline Electric
Managemate
Paul’s Restoration
Piex Co.
Pinnacle Professional Solutions LLC
PoolPal Corp.
Sky Contracting Inc.
Superior Pool Spa & Leisure Ltd.
Synergy Building Solutions
TGV Construction Group Inc.
The Better Way Property Maintenance
The Floor Studio
TruSeal Injection Inc.
UB Connex
Zenergy Backup Power Inc.
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