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.
-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
Artificial Intelligence (AI) often feels like a blend of buzzwords and bewilderment. Will robots take our jobs? Does ChatGPT steal our data? Are AI tools big fat liars?Join Beth Z, Your Nerdy Best Friend, in a lively exploration of AI’s most puzzling questions and common myths. With nerdy humor mixed with practical tips, Beth Z makes the enigmatic world of AI a tad less intimidating and a lot more intriguing.In this session, you'll...
- Learn ways to future-proof your job from an AI takeover
- Understand why AI makes up facts and how to combat misinformation
- Examine the issue of data privacy
- Gain insight into AI challenges with plagiarism and copyright infringement
- Discover the newest AI tools and how to stay on top of new AI technology and opportunities.
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 Ila Kane, Brittany Parker, Jackie Roethel, and Allison Peryea — Mercer
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, Kristen McCormick, & Scott Roth — Crystal B
"Preparing for WUCIOA for All" by Tim Feth and Mike Vial — Crystal C (CLE CREDIT APPROVED)
"Elevate your professional Presence: 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 and Niwar Nasim — 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
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm — Emerald Pre-function Area
Evening Reception
5:45- 8:30 pm — Emerald Ballroom
LAC Night
APRIL 25
7:00am
Mental Health & Wellness Class — Emerald Pre-function Area
Morning Coffee & Games — Orcas Room
8:00am -9:00 am — Crystal Ballroom
Breakfast and Legislative Keynote Address: 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, Amy Clements, and Jennifer Aspaas — Crystal B
"Better Budgeting" by Joy Steele & Laura Carver — Orcas
"2025 Legislative Session & WUCIOA Roundtable" by Hilary Bublitz, Theresa Torgeson, Patrick McDonald, and Valerie Oman — Mercer
11:30- 12:30 pm — Summit Ballroom
Lunch
12:00-1:00 pm- Emerald pre-function
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 and Jason Grosz — Crystal B
“Insurance, The Non-Admitted Experience & Why you need to know it!”
by Steve Weidenbach — Crystal C
"Why Membership Matters"
by Crystal Wallace — Mercer
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 — Crystal A
Board Leader Development Course
Click here to see AC25 speakers!
LAC Night 2025
Classic Carnival • Games • Treats • Fun
Step under the big top for a night of nostalgic fun! From popcorn and prizes to classic games and lively entertainment, this is the carnival experience you’ve been waiting for! Dinner at LAC Night is free and included with conference registration. Pre-registration is required. Help raise funds for the LAC by buying a game card to play games and participate in carnival activities like balloon art and caricature sketches. Attendees can purchase game cards in advance via the link below! Game cards are offered for $10, $25, and $50
📅 Thursday, April 24, 2025
🕕 5:45 PM
📍 WSCAI Annual Conference
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2025 Annual Conference Trade Show Exhibitors
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BLD Program Schedule
APRIL 26
7:30–8:30am
Networking & Breakfast
Served in the classroom. — Crystal A
8:30–9:30am
PROGRAM 1 — presented by Scott Roth
(1) Governing Documents and Roles & Responsibilities — Crystal A
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.
9:30–9: 45 am
Break
9:45–11:00 am
PROGRAM 2— presented by Kristen Ledbetter
(2) Communications, Meetings and Volunteerism — Crystal A
Learn how to maximize volunteer involvement by improving board communications, conducting effective meetings and building community spirit.
11:00am–12:30 pm
PROGRAM 3— presented by Jeremy Newman
(3) Fundamentals of Financial Management — Crystal A
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.
12:30–1:30 pm
Luncheon
Served in the classroom. — Crystal A
1:30–2:45 pm
PROGRAM 4— presented by Christian Colunga
(4) Professional Advisors and Service Providers — Crystal A
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.
2:45–3:00 pm
Break
3:00–4:00 pm
PROGRAM 5— presented by Michelle Schlichting
(5) Association Rules and Conflict Resolution — Crystal A
Explore guidelines for making reasonable association rules, enforcing rules fairly and resolving conflict effectively
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
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