RE: HOA Manager NewsLine
Julie:
(Your) newsletter is the highlight of my month!

Andrea Haywood, CAM
Roswell, GA

RE: HOA Manager NewsLine
Julie:
Your newsletter is great as well. Most (other newsletters) are so full of fluff that I don't take time to read them but yours is the exception. Thank you for all of your hard work on behalf of our industry...maybe one day we can call it a profession.

Cathryn D. Winterfield, CPM
Director of Development and Training
Sterling Management Services, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL

RE: New Blood
Great feature article (New Blood, Where will it Come from?) My only down side to it is that when some "Bored" members read such an article, they have their egos confirmed that they can run a large-scale condominium at less cost to their association. Initially it may work, but after a few years the spokes come off the wheel and the community suffers. The good manager they gave up to save a few bucks is now unavailable to them and they end up taking a chance on someone else. I've seen this before. But then, I 'm sure you have to.

Jeff Charpentier
Creative Community Consultants, LLC
Ft. Myers, FL

RE: New Blood
Julie:
Thank you. Your article about where to find managers was wonderful.

Charles D. Biter, CPM
Timmons Properties, Inc.
Nashville, TN

RE: Managing Micromanagement, mid-month e-blurbs
Julie:
God Bless you Julie Adamen. We spent 20 minutes this morning with a manager in tears, trying to explain these very concepts. Thank you for giving us insight to these crazy making ways and some perspective on how to deal with them.

Evelyn Dufford, CPA CMCA AMS
Association Services
Puyallup, WA

RE: Why Community Management is a Great Business
Julie:
Great article! (Why Community Management is a Great Business! March 2008) Wonderful reminder of the “pleasures” of our industry!

Nena T. Rutherford, CCAM
Desert Resort Management
Palm Desert, CA

RE: The Secret
Julie..
YOU ROCK!!!I just finished reading your article on The Secret. The Secret has been a part of our staff development for about a year now with great results. We sit together and watch the movie about once a year and the book is front and center on our bookshelf. The first time we introduced it to the staff; you could just see the light bulbs turn on in their heads. We see a dramatic difference in all aspects of our business when we apply the principle of ‘like attracts like’. It changes our attitude and everything we do in and out of this business.

Thanks for going woo-woo on us!

Karen Savereux, President
Association Services

Julie - I was wondering when you would be writing about the Secret and was so pleased to see it featured in your October newsletter. I loved how you introduced the key concepts and applied the principals (law of attraction) to this industry - I think many vendors and managers alike need to understand how they can create positive experiences and that there is an abundance of wealth, clients, etc. for all. As you said this will be life changing for many who truly understand that they attract or create their experiences - a bit unnerving at first to accept accountability, but also incredibly empowering. Thanks for stepping up to the plate to share this somewhat controversial subject in order to plant those positive seeds of change and growth in the CID world! Yea!

Christine Lucas, VP
Relationship Manager
HOA Banking Division
US Bank

Julie, I have to tell you I read your article It’s A Girl Thing and recognized myself right off the bat. Even knowing I do these things, it is still hard to stop it. I’m sure many of your readers will see themselves, and hopefully, work to make some positive changes. I’m going to try. Good job!

Joan S. Inman
Customer Service Manager
SouthData, Inc

Dear Julie: Hope all is well with you. Really liked your article on micromanagement. You really hit is on the head. I will probably include that in the arsenal of reference material I share with Boards when I teach my orientation/tune-up programs (giving you full credit OF COURSE!)

Thomas L. Willis, CMCA, PCAM, Vice President
Zalco Realty
Silver Spring, MD

Dear Julie: Your column is always interesting and thought provoking.

Duane Krause

Dear Julie: Just read your article on micromanagement in the HOA Manager NewsLine (on micromanagement).There is nothing in the article that can be disputed. Good Job.

Dear Julie: JULIE, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. THE INDUSTRY NEEDS YOU.

Your ever lovin pest!
John Turnbull
Desert Hot Springs, CA

Dear Julie: See? I've been paying attention to your newsletters and implementing....I have a much better position, doing more of what I feel are my strengths, making more money, better benefits, etc.
Thanks for your help and the useful information you have provided over the years.

Cindy Collins, CCAM, PCAM
San Diego, CA

Dear Julie, I am the facilities manager for a large HOA in Santa Fe, and was recently going for a job interview as the GM. When I read your article Top Traits of Great Managers I took it to heart and planned my interview around it. I had a very successful interview and feel confident about the results. Thanks for your help and I will let you know how I did.

Sincerely,
Bill Donohue
Santa Fe, NM

Good Morning Julie,
As I was sitting here browsing your website, I realized that I have been remiss in acknowledging all of the positive things you have afforded me over the years. You have given me invaluable advice from which I have followed and benefited (financially and professionally). I continually profit from the timely and thoughtful articles in HOA Manager NewsLine. Lastly, and certainly not least, your energy and active role at industry events is inspirational and uplifting. I do apologize for not communicating these feelings and thoughts at an earlier date; after all, “communication” is such a major aspect of what we do and a topic that you have emphasized incessantly.

Thank you for all that you do.

Asa