For those of you who have been following the TOPS PCAM Scholarship program, we are pleased to announce the 2011 winner, Karen Murphy from The Case Bowen Company!

Among the hundreds of amazing essays we received, Karen's essay impressed the TOPS executives. "Karen’s dedication to the community management industry and her hard work epitomize the best attributes of a community manager and made her a great choice for this inaugural award,” said Mike Hardy, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

CAI Weighs in on FTC identity theft rules

“Regardless of the legal analysis, adopting a program to address issues of identity theft is the best option to ensure your community meets its obligations to its members. While there are no private rights to sue under the rule and the risk of FTC enforcement might be somewhat low for community associations, adopting a Red Flag policy will ensure compliance as well as implement a best practice for resident financial data.”
~ CAI Opinion on FTC Red Flag Rules