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Sue was awarded the Fellowship of the Canadian Condominium Institute (FCCI) in 2006, a CCI National award created to recognize and honour associates whose meritorious service to the Institute or to the condominium community best exemplifies the standards expected by CCI of its professional members . an award she so richly deserved. When the time came for Sue to even consider retiring from the CCI Board (in 2018), she did so mostly to make room for younger members. She had the insight to take time to ensure they were introduced and then ready and willing to embrace the role of a CCI Director and we were certainly gifted with some great talent. Retiring from business to enjoy her family and a new chapter in her life was so much harder. Sue had more than 30 years of relationships that she held in such high regard. In her true leadership style, Sue made the process of change to best advantage the communities she served for so many years.
SUE ’ S CONTRIBUTION (IN ABSENTIA, read by Trish Kaplan)
I received a note from administrator Trish Kaplan inviting me to reflect on the local CCI Chapter, on the achievement of its 30 years of service to the London and Area condominium community. As a fledgling condominium manager and a Board member from the inception and for most of those years, I am happy to share my perspective. Back in the early days of condominium, those of us in London who sought education needed to travel to Toronto. If we needed sections of The Act interpreted, we needed to call the ministry. If we wanted to get peer input, we either looked in the mirror or turned to one of the very few other managers at the time. The launch of the CCI London and Area Chapter was truly a game changer. It allowed us to know what professionals were interested in condominiums, brought us into the community with other managers, provided opportunities for condo directors and owners to meet and learn, and provided a framework to offer education through seminars, the newsletter, and, largely through the work of lawyer Barry Scott, a local condominium course. We knew we were on the right track as owners, directors and professionals came on board. We were excited with the valuable information gained through this collaborative effort. Through the years, as the condominium community grew, more and more of our knowledgeable speakers were local. We also enjoyed the support of speakers from other CCI chapters. CCI allowed important topics to be addressed - changes in Condo Act legislation, Fair Wage legislation, insurance claims and coverages, reserve studies, building maintenance, director responsibilities, new authorities and case law, to name but a few. The annual golf tournament is a great initiative to allow interaction in a less formal setting. As new directors, managers and other professionals come into the industry the newsletter, seminars, connections and course offerings will remain vital. It is exciting to see the level of dedication from the current Board, administrator, members and supporters and to know the great responsibility of contributing to an educated, vital, and evolving condominium community will continue on. ■
TO OUR VETERAN EXPERTS FOR THEIR PERSEVERANCE THROUGH MANY YEARS AND FOR SHARING IN THIS OUR 30TH YEAR.
We wish you all the good health and cheer and wonderful adventures ahead of you.
CCI Review 2022/2023 - 2 November 2022 Page 16
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