2025 Annual Conference
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
17620 International BoulevardSeattle, WA 98188-4001
United States
Join WSCAI for Our 2nd Annual Conference!
Attendees will be treated to multiple nationally-renowned keynote speakers, including the amazing Beth Z! Beth is a highly-acclaimed international speaker with extensive knowledge in technology, including AI. Additionally, attendees will hear from Matthew Gardner, a national economics speaker and owner of Gardner Economics.
Choose Register Now to register online, or e-mail a PDF registration form to info@wscai.org.
Homeowner Registration Form Manager Registration Form
Business Partner Registration Form
Attendees will be treated to multiple nationally-renowned keynote speakers!
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Educational Programs
Please see the Schedule Tab for Programs and Session Classes.
LAC Night
Join us at our 2nd annual LAC Night and help raise funds for the LAC! LAC Night is a fun-filled event for everyone. Enjoy food, music, games, and fun only found at LAC Night 2025!
WA Board Leader Development Course
Homeowners can purchase a BLD Course ticket to attend this program Saturday, April 26, 2025. The ticket includes the option to attend conference classes on Friday, April 25, 2025 at no additional cost (FREE)!
Our BLD Program is designed for homeowners serving on, planning to serve, or interested in serving on their HOA/COA board.
This programs provides the education and resources for board members to be successful.
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Board Leader Course- Homeowner member Early Bird
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$110.00 | |
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Homeowner Member Early-bird Rate
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$110.00 | |
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Board Leader Course- Homeowner Member- Regular
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$130.00 | |
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Homeowner Member Regular Rate
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$130.00 | |
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Board Leader Development Course- Late Registration
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$160.00 | |
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Homeowner Member Late Registration
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$160.00 |
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Community Manager Member- Early Bird Rate
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8.00 (CEU) | $125.00 |
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Community Manager Member- Regular Rate
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8.00 (CEU) | $155.00 |
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Community Manager Member- Late Registration
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8.00 (CEU) | $185.00 |
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Business Partner Member- Day 1-Early Bird Rate
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$225.00 | |
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Business Partner Member- Day 1 - Regular Rate
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$275.00 | |
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Business Partner Member- Day 1 - Late Registration
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$325.00 | |
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Trade Show Exhibitor (Must have purchased booth)
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FREE | |
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Additional Booth Rep
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$200.00 | |
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Sponsor Rep (must have purchased a sponsorship)
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FREE |
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Non-member Homeowner Early-Bird
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$160.00 | |
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Non-member Homeowner Board Leader Course EarlyBird
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$160.00 | |
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Non-member Manager Early Bird
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8.00 (CEU) | $170.00 |
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Non-member Homeowner - Regular Registration
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$175.00 | |
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Non-member Homeowner Board Leader Course Regular
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$175.00 | |
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Non-member Manager - Regular Registration
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8.00 (CEU) | $180.00 |
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Non-member Homeowner - Late Registration
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$200.00 | |
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Non-member Homeowner Board Leader Course- Late Reg
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$200.00 | |
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Non-member Manager - Late Registration
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8.00 (CEU) | $200.00 |
Product Add-ons
| Add-ons | Price |
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| Homeowner Day 1 Add-On Ticket View Product | $50.00 |
| LAC Donation 2025 View Product | FREE Donation |
| Annual Conference 2025 Breakfast Sponsor View Product | $600.00 |
| Annual Conference 2025 Check-in Sponsor View Product | $2,000.00 |
| Annual Conference 2025 Coffee Sponsor View Product | $400.00 |
| Annual Conference 2025 Education Sponsor View Product | $425.00 |
| Annual Conference 2025 LAC Night Sponsor View Product | $750.00 |
| Annual Conference 2025 Program Sponsor View Product | $350.00 |
AC 25 Schedule
APRIL 24
7:30 am — Conference Lobby
Breakfast & Check-in/Registration Opens (coffee/pastries)
8:45 am — Emerald Ballroom
Opening Keynote: "A.I. Today" — Beth Z, Your Nerdy Best Friend
10:45 am — BREAKOUT SESSION 1
"Benchmarking & Beyond" by Michael Arndt, Jerry Ringenberg — Crystal A
"Playground Safety" by Hilary Bublitz, Craig Williams, and Ann Hart — Crystal B
"Ask a Manager Anything Roundtable" Presented by Juan Rodriguez, Becki Rhoads, Dan Belisle, and Adrienne Corcoran — Crystal C
"Learning How to Present" by WSCAI Staff — Orcas
"Resale Certification Disclosures" by Sahara Burson, Ila Kane, Jackie Roethel, and Allision Peryea — Mercer
"How to Become a Certified Manager" by WSCAI Staff — San Juan
12:15 -1:45 pm — Emerald Ballroom
Luncheon & Economic Keynote: Matthew Gardner
1:45-2:00 pm Break
2:00- 3:15 pm BREAKOUT SESSION 2
"Asphalt Maintenance & Repairs" by Billy Harrell — Crystal A
"Community Manager Roundtable" by Ila Kane & Scott Roth — Crystal B
"Preparing for WUCIOA for All" by Tim Feth and Mike Vial — Crystal C
"Elevate your professional Prescence: Self Branding" by Carrie McGonagle & Kristen Ledbetter — Orcas
"Customer Service as an Effective Manager" by Michelle Schlichting, Samantha Oldham, Haley Graham and John Ellis — Mercer
"How to Become a Certified Manager" by WSCAI Staff — San Juan
3:15 3:30 Break
3:30- 4:45 BREAKOUT SESSION 3
"Cost Allocations Within Mixed Use and Umbrella Associations" by Samantha Buerman and Allison Peryea — Crystal A
"Four Ways of Getting to Yes" by Mary Reiten, Adrienne Corcoran, and Andrea Goodmansen — Crystal B
"Conducting Major Construction Projects" by Christian Guerrero, Niwar Nasim, and Colleen Parris — Crystal C
"Community Manager Accounting" by Laura Carver — Orcas
"Business Partner Roundtable" by Amy Clements — Mercer
"How to Become a Certified Manager" by WSCAI Staff — San Juan
Evening Reception 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
5:45- 8:30 pm — Emerald Ballroom or Summit Ballroom
LAC Night
APRIL 25
8:00am -9:00 am — Crystal Ballroom
Breakfast and Legislative Keynote Address:
Dawn Bauman, Hilary Bublitz, and Theresa Torgesen
9:15-10:15 Break/TRADE SHOW — Emerald Ballroom
10:15 -11:30am BREAKOUT SESSION 4
"Conflicts Between WUCIOA and Governing Documents" by Ken Harer and Katie Martinez — Crystal A
"Consequences of Inadequate Reserves" by Karen McDonald, Jackie Cleveland, and Amy Clements — Crystal B
"BOD: Cover Your Assets" by Jill Jones and Community Manager — Crystal C
"Better Budgeting" by Joy Steele & Laura Carver — Orcas
"2025 Legislative Session & WUCIOA Roundtable" by Hilary Bublitz, Theresa Torgeson, Patrick McDonald, and Valerie Oman — Mercer
San Juan - OPEN CLASS
11:30- 12:30 pm — Emerald Pre-function Area or Summit Ballroom
Lunch
12:00-1:00 pm
Ice Cream Social Hour
12:30-1:30 pm — Emerald Ballroom
TRADE SHOW
1:30-2:45 pm BREAKOUT SESSION 5
"Homeowner Roundtable" by Linda Hanson — Crystal A
"Major Construction Projects in Associations" by Tim Feth, Jason Grosz, and Scott Wells — Crystal B
“Insurance, The Non-Admitted Experience & Why you need to know it!” by Steve Weidenbach — Crystal C
Orcas — OPEN CLASS
"Membership Program by CAI National" by Crystal Wallace — Mercer
San Juan — OPEN CLASS
2:45 – 3:45 pm — Emerald Ballroom
TRADE SHOW
3:45-6:00 pm — Emerald Pre-function Area
Trade Show Reception/Giveaways and Breakdown
7:00-8:00 pm — Emerald Pre-function Area
Homeowner Reception
APRIL 26
7:30 am–4:00pm
Board Leader Development Course
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2025 Annual Conference Trade Show Exhibitors
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Hotel Rooms
Attendees looking to book discounted rooms at the conference venue, please use the below link to access the 2025 WSCAI Annual Conference Room Block
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Rate: $185/night
BLD Program Schedule
APRIL 26
7:30–8:30am
Networking & Breakfast
8:30–9:00am
PROGRAM 1 — presented by Scott Roth
(1) Governing Documents and Roles & Responsibilities
Discover the legal authority for your association. Understand the duties and responsibilities of each board member and the professionals who are available to assist the board.
9:00–9: 15 am
Break
9:15–10:45 am
PROGRAM 2— presented by Kristen Ledbetter
(2) Communications, Meetings and Volunteerism
Learn how to maximize volunteer involvement by improving board communications, conducting effective meetings and building community spirit.
10:45-12:00 pm
PROGRAM 3— presented by Jeremy Newman
(3) Fundamentals of Financial Management
Delve into the fundamentals of association financial management, including guidelines for protecting your association’s assets, preparing a budget, planning for the future and collecting assessments.
12:00-1:00 pm
Luncheon
1:00–2:30 pm
PROGRAM 4— presented by Christian Colunga
(4) Professional Advisors and Service Providers
Putting together the right team to support your association can be challenging. Discover practical tips on finding, evaluating and hiring qualified professional advisors and service providers.
2:30–2:45 pm
Break
2:45– 3:15 pm
PROGRAM 5— presented by Michelle Schlitchting
(5) Association Rules and Conflict Resolution
Explore guidelines for making reasonable association rules, enforcing rules fairly and resolving conflict effectively.
3:15-4:00 pm
Q&A With WSCAI
If you'd like to attend conference for free and be a conference volunteer, please e-mail robin.chase@wscai.org
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