RE: May 15 2008 CAI One Hour Board Meeting
Dear Julie:
It was a pleasure meeting you at our recent CAI-Long Island seminar. The presentation was terrific and has received rave review from the “critics.”
I hope our return trip was uneventful and that you’ll consider making the trip again for a follow-up appearance.

Very truly yours,
Edward M. Taylor
Chapter President CAI Long Island

RE: Mar 15 2008 NECAM Time Management 101
Julie:
I left for Oregon shortly after your presentation here in Jacksonville but wanted to express to you how much fun and informative your presentation was to the NEFCAM group. Having been in the business also "forever" I completely enjoyed learning even more from you - love the part about "Immediate Communication". While giving you credit, I have used that ever since in my Board presentations under realistic expectations of Board members.

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

Hi Julie,
RE: CAI National Conf. New Blood 5.2.08
I just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation last Friday at the CAI National Conference. You and I have spoken before but I didn’t realize that your second career was in stand up comedy. You did an awesome job, thank you very much.

Jeffrey Ulm, LCAM, CMCA,
AMSGoldstar Management Co

Dear Julie,
RE: NECAM Time Management 3.15.08
I left for Oregon shortly after your presentation here in Jacksonville but wanted to express to you how much fun and informative your presentation was to the NEFCAM group. Having been in the business also "forever" I completely enjoyed learning even more from you - love the part about "Immediate Communication". While giving you credit, I have used that ever since in my Board presentations under realistic expectations of Board members.

Your newsletter is great as well. Most 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
Jacksonville, FL

Dear Julie,
RE: NECAM Time Management 3.15.08
Yes, I am finding all the information provided very helpful, especially on micro-managing. Also, I want you to know that attending your seminar was a great moral booster. It was exactly what I needed, as I am one of the managers at the 4 ½ year burn out time frame. I was ready to give up, but after your great words of wisdom decided to hang in there. So, thank you again. I look forward to your return

Jeri-Anne Masters
St. Augustine, FL

Dear Julie,
RE: CVCAI Presentation 5.11.07
Thank you for your excellent presentation today at the CAI Breakfast. I have been attending these meetings for a little over a year, and I must say this was by far the most interesting, informative meeting I have attended. Not only was your information beneficial, but your style and personality made it enjoyable as well as educational. Again, thanks for sharing your talents and gifts with us, especially us new managers.

Karen S. Lyons
Manager, PDCCA
Palm Desert, CA

Good afternoon Julie:
RE: CVCAI Presentation 5.11.07
It was really great to see you yesterday at the breakfast. And I have to say: WOW! What a presentation, it was dynamite. Not only was the subject matter sensational, but how it was delivered.
Thanks in advance, and keep in touch.

Bob Timperio
Palm Desert, CA

Sharlene Pierce, CCAM
Palm Desert, CA

Dear Julie:
RE: SC Presentation March 13^th and 14^th 07
Thanks so much for two outstanding presentations in South Carolina. I appreciate the hard work on the program and the rough traveling. Always a Pleasure!

Sincerely
Kati Segar
Executive Director
Southern AZ Chapter CAI
South Carolina Chapter CAI

Dear Julie:
RE: Community Leadership Forum 2/07
This is just a short note to tell you how very much we all appreciated your participation in our 2007 Community Leadership Forum.

As you already know the event was a huge success and a very big share of the reason for that success was your interest, energy and expertise. Your topic was “right on point” and, as usual, skillfully delivered.

Thanks, Again,
Christopher K. Wheeler, CMCA, PCAM
Vice President Rampart Properties
Director: Corporate Operations and Education

2/2/07
RE: Guest speaker Tucson CAI 1/07

Julie has presented to our membership several times over the past few years - mostly to conduct manager-only related presentations. Testimony to the fact that she always keeps it fresh and entertaining, she was invited back again a mere five months after a program that she didn't think was a hit, to present to a large group of board member volunteers and managers as the keynote speaker. The managers on the committee believed that Julie's experience and knowledge would equally benefit both segments of membership. They were right.

Julie:
RE: Guest speaker Tucson CAI 1/07
You're a dynamic speaker who effectively mixes serious content with humor, while managing to stay "on point" and within alloted timeframe.

Pat Phelan, Tubac, AZ;
Aliso Springs POA

1/29/07
Dear Julie:
Frankly, I don’t know where to start. You are so incredibly engaging and totally amusing while being direct and well informed. Thank you so very much for being our key note speaker at the 2007 So-AZ CAI Tradeshow/Conference. Your continued support of our Chapter is tremendously appreciated by all.

Tonya Martin
Gladden Farms Community Association

Julie:
I thought your presentation on time management was superb and have shared the basics with my staff. I know it was well-received. In fact, we now close the office to phones and visitors after 2:00 PM on Fridays so everyone can catch up from the week uninterrupted. Haven't gotten any client complaints and staff loves it - it you're done you can go regardless of the clock. Anyway, just wanted to say hello - it was a real pleasure to meet you and with the banter going on I found the exchanges refreshing. 12/22/06

David Caplan
Baltimore Maryland

RE: CAI Georgia Chapter Presentaiton October 06
Julie:
Thank YOU so much for coming! We really enjoyed it as well, and the feedback from the program and the luncheon has been phenomenal! We would love to have you back. Please keep in touch. If I ever have the opportunity to be in Seattle for longer than an hour or two, I will contact you! Thanks again!

Kim Gaddis

Dear Julie:
It was such an incredible pleasure to have you join us in Michigan! The feedback from your sessions was unbelievable. As always, you left everyone wanting more! See you in Palm Springs!

Best Wishes,
Kathleen LaBrosse, Executive Director
CAI - Michigan Chapter

Julie is entertaining, motivating, informative - a fabulous speaker! I wouldn't miss an opportunity to her speak! WS CAI 3.16.06

l ways enjoy listening to Julie! Inspirational! Improves my attitude and reminds me what I like about what I do. WS CAI 3.16.06

Washington State CAI March 16, 2006
Topic "When Opportunity Knocks"
Comments from returned evaluations

RE: What aspects of the meeting did you like most?

1. Introduction
2. Her enthusiasm
3. Julie is entertaining, motivating, informative - a fabulous speaker! I wouldn't miss an opportunity to her speak!
4. Useful topics - relevant
5. All
6. Always great presentations by Julie
7. Great information
8. l ways enjoy listening to Julie! Inspirational! Improves my attitude and reminds me what I like about what I do
9. Dynamic speaker
10. Julie is very enthusiastic - good energy
11. The interaction with the audience
12. Julie is always a great presenter!

RE: What changes in he meeting would be most helpful to you?

1. Nothing - Great programs
2. Nothing (2)

RE: Comments:

1. I love Julie's energy and good, practical common sense!
2. Great speaker! (2)
3. Thank you - very useful information, and the presentation kept my atention.

RE: Ft Myers Session 2/10/06:
Ms. Adamen,

I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation at Seven Lakes on Thursday and would greatly appreciate a copy of the Power Point presentation. I am blessed to be, though relatively “green”, an on – site condo manager on Marco Island’s spectacular beach. So I try to attend as many sessions like the one you facilitated as often as I can. The insight you offer is invaluable and having your notes on hand as a reference would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Nick Lichter, Manager
Sea Winds of Marco

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

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

Dear Julie, just a follow up on the article Top Traits of Great Managers. I E-mailed you a few weeks back about how I used your article to prepare for a job interview for a General Manager position. Well, I got the job and the feedback I got was that I blew them away in the interview. I went in confident that I could show my Board and Selection Committee that I was the person for the job and that I would be a Great Manager. Thanks

Bill Donohue
Santa Fe, NM

Julie:
Just received your new newsletter yesterday. Great job! Thanks! Just like Playboy, I liked it for the articles. I thought the interview article had a lot of good tips and the turnover piece was excellent food for thought. My favorite, though, was the integrity piece. Affirmation is good for the soul.

Wayne Scott, PCAM
Katy, TX

Julie:
Keep up the good work, you’re a ‘beacon of light” and inspriration to all of us property managers. Past and present! C’ya!

Kemal Mahfoud
Point, TX

Julie,
Both Lori and I on behalf of the Program's Committee would like to "Thank You" for your excellent presentation at the September 8th 2006 luncheon. It was good to have you back!

Your program and presentation was great and we're sure well received by all attendees. I am looking forward to the May 2006 program.
Thanks again!

Al Strabic
Lori Marsh
Orange County CAI

Julie, I cannot thank you enough for coming out to NC to participate in our conference. Your presence certainly elevated the caliber of our event. The feedback that I have received so far has been extremely positive. You certainly started the conference off on the right track at our networking luncheon. I know both managers and vendors appreciated your frankness and humor during the Q & A session. Managers thoroughly enjoyed your session "Professionalism-Getting There, Being There, Staying There". The CEO's enjoyed hearing of industry trends and tips at your "Profitability" session. I know they walked away with some great information and some thought provoking ideas.

Diane Klietsch Executive Director
North Carolina Chapter of CAI


August 11, 2004, on "Professionalism", Tucson, AZ

"Julie's customized presentation for this chapter was right on target. She researched her audience ahead of time, making her comments directly relevant to the marketplace. Her interactive presentation style keeps audience members captivated and leaves them feeling motivated, and her experience in this industry makes her one of the most credible presenters available. Managers trust her advice because they know she's been there."

Kati Segar, Executive Director
S. Arizona Chapter, CAI


This letter below was scanned and converted to text using an OCR Program by Adamen Inc for web publishing. It is possible that there are errors or format changes due to the conversion process.

LEVY & COMPANY
Certified Public Accountants
1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 1450
Oakland, California. 94612
PHN (510) 465-2073 FAX (510) 465-7035

October 7, 2004

Dear Julie:
We want to thank you for making our 18th Annual Community Association Conference a successful and informational event for all, We received many outstanding complements and the evaluations shared with us by this year’s participants graciously acknowledge your contribution.

The following summarizes the speaker evaluation reports received for your presentation:

Your Score: (Rating 1-10 with 10 being the highest)

Subject Knowledge Speaking Ability

# Responses: 78 # Responses: 78
Average: 9.2 Average: 9.1

In The General Session overall speaker performance yielded a mean score of 9.01 in Subject Knowledge with a range in averaged scores from 8.1-9.30; while, speakers earned a mean score of. 8.41 in Speaking Ability with a range in averaged scores from 6.8-9.30.

Your specific evaluation comments:

One of the best speakers listened to; Love her!; intrinsic, helpful basics: outstanding speaker; general to HOA managers; good communicator; inspiring!; great enthusiasm & positive attitude; this speaker would be better without powerpoint!. very good, enjoyable but had a problem with time on this topic at the meeting i.e. How to get boards to give up developer docs after 20 years!; funny! Motivational speaker; motivated; great speaker; some lines were questionable: she was funny but she underestimates women; said when introducing Glenn “hisself”; somewhat amusing I don’t believe it was German; very fun; too much in appropriate comments; excellent presentation; 100% lively + stimulated; had jokes; unnecessary topic; ok; the best so far very dynamic!; excellent speech. very motivational perfect speaker to follow lunch; what a hoot!; great energy!; interesting as possible, invigorating; excellent; need to ask if people are taking the classes to get CACM or PCAM — not just if they already have that certification!; good after lunch speaker; great job; turn her volume down; good pep talk needed; very entertaining, engaging and inspiring; great speaker; very fun; excellent job keeping audience attention; funny uplifting, informative; powerful delivery; moved quickly hut did not skip a beat; great; you’re inspirational; loved the pep-talk & jokes; please never change very professional.

Thank you again for your sharing your expertise. We look forward to seeing you at future industry events. Sincerely,

David
Levy & Company, CPAs

This letter below was scanned and converted to text using an OCR Program by Adamen Inc for web publishing. It is possible that there are errors or format changes due to the conversion process.

Community Associatins Instituite
2255 Reinekers Lane Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22134
703.548.8600 MAIN
703.684.1581 FAX

November 17, 2004

Ms. Julie Adamen
Adamen, Inc.
24345 Ford Place NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370

Dear Julie:

It was great to see you in New Orleans at CAI’s Community Leadership Forum. Thank you for taking time out of your busy conference schedule to speak with our Chapter Executive Directors. The wisdom and unique insights you shared on marketing and promoting chapter assets was an excellent resource for the CEDs to take back to their chapters. The interactive nature of your session greatly enhanced the material and created a positive learning environment for all involved.

As always, it was a pleasure working with you and we hope to do so again in the future.

Very truly yours,
Dawn Pvt. Bauman, CAE Kelly A. Brocato
Vice President, Chapter Relations Manager, Chapter Relations

Subject: The Dumb things that Boards do Tucson 1/22/05

We, at Paloma-2--Green Valley, Az 85614, wish to express our most Sincere Thanks for a wonderful presentation to the Community Association Institute. We had four Board Members attend.
We thoroughly enjoyed the program from beginning to end. We especially enjoyed your joke at the end of your presentation....

Please send us your information ,as presented, about the " Dumb things HOA Boards do. Thank you again for a wonderful and informative afternoon.

Sincerely,

George E. Warren, Jr.
Board Member, Paloma-2 HOA

Thank you so much for a very enlightening class yesterday (The Dumb Things Boards Do). In my capacity of Carmel Ponte Homeowners' President, you gave me some very good ideas.

Again thank you so much for yesterday and sharing your presentation.

Lyra Done, Tucson, AZ

Subject: The Dumb things that Boards do Tucson 1/22/05

Hi Julie,
You right, you didn't need a microphone. I really enjoyed the content of your presentation, as well as the style of presentation. I have some good information to share with my fellow board members.

Have A Great Day
Diane

Subject: The Dumb things that Boards do Tucson 1/22/05

You are a gifted speaker, I really enjoyed your presentation at the seminar. Thank you for the great reminders of things I should not be doing at the HOA.

Sincerely,
J Evans

Subject: The Dumb things that Boards do Tucson 1/22/05

Thank you for your prompt response. By the way you did an OUTSTANDING job on
the presentation. Thank you again.

Shannon

Subject: The Dumb things that Boards do Tucson 1/22/05

Hi Julie,
I both enjoyed and benefited from attending your recent session in Tucson, "The Dumb Things that Boards Do: Eight Pitfalls of Community Management". I would like to take you up on your offer to Email copies of the slides that you used during your presentation. Much of what you covered will be most beneficial to our new HOA board as we transition from Declarant-controlled to homeowner-controlled.

Thank you.
Tom Armstrong
Green Valley, Arizona

February 22, 2005

Dear Julie:
I am writing you to formally thank you for the privilege of having met you. Since our first email and eventual “phone chat”, you have put a highlight in both my enthusiasm and encouragement as I embark on my introduction to Property Management as a career. I have just recently accepted an entry position as an Assistant Association Manager. This is inline with my goal for training and learning under an experienced Association Manager. As you and I had discussed, this position , while entry level by standards, will at least make possible the more immediate goal of Portfolio Manager within a nominal time of training. And, while not a direct presentation from Adamen, Inc., I have learned quickly in this business, that this is a highly transient influence so, I am positive you and I will be engaged in further possibilities of “placements” of my talents in the months preceding. I thank you again!

I also, especially want to thank you for introducing me to Jim Manning. Jim is very personable and exudes a high degree of professional wisdom and presence. If there are premier- level- role- models of this industry to elect, then I elect you and Jim! I have read some 9 Articles (thus far)off your website Julie, and I must say, I have already “learned” much just in ethics, politics and more importantly, expectations of this JOB. Your articles are “Chock-Full” of lessons and simple “down to earth” common sense applications. And, most of all, its free!

I am going to study, learn and apply what I have read and before very long, I will be “credentialed” to command the interest of this industry and you will be the igniting force to my continued launch into Site Manager and… beyond(?) You and Jim have shown me the utmost concern of my goals with this industry and our relationship in this effort will be ongoing.

Sincerely,
Loren Fisk


Sent: Friday, May 27, 2005
To: Julie adamen
Subject: New GM at Bayside Commons

Hi Julie,
Remember when we were looking for a new GM and I told you I wanted the Mary Poppins of Manager's to just appear at our front gate? Well, I have not seen Dean flying with an umbrella and I have not yet heard him sing--but he's everything I hoped for. The Board certainly made the right decision when they gave the GM position to Dean. He just hit the floor running and has quietly and professionally taken charge. Thanks for helping us find someone that seems to be the "perfect fit" for our Association.

Regards,
Barbara Doyle Board Member

June 24,2005
Finding and Keeping Employees & Mergers and Acquisition

Unknown Attendees wrote:
"Julie Rocks"
"Worth the Cost of the Conference"

Julie,
Great job Saturday afternoon! I think our members thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and as always, you delivered it with enthusiasm and grace. ..... And, on behalf of the CEO-MC Committee, we genuinely thank you for attending and inspiring our members.

All the best,
Ed Thomas

June 20, 2005

Dear Julie:
Thanks so much for sending me you informative and interesting newsletters through the years. I have enjoyed reading them and learned much from your articles.

Thanks again for so much, You are an asset to this industry. Keep up the good work.

Cheryl Wilson

The latest Review by NC Chapter of CAI

Julie, I cannot thank you enough for coming out to NC to participate in our conference. Your presence certainly elevated the caliber of our event. The feedback that I have received so far has been extremely positive. You certainly started the conference off on the right track at our networking luncheon. I know both managers and vendors appreciated your frankness and humor during the Q & A session. Managers thoroughly enjoyed your session "Professionalism-Getting There, Being There, Staying There". The CEO's enjoyed hearing of industry trends and tips at your "Profitability" session. I know they walked away with some great information and some thought provoking ideas.

Diane Klietsch, Executive Director
North Carolina Chapter, CAI

The latest Review by AZ Chapter of CAI

"Julie's customized presentation for this chapter was right on target. She researched her audience ahead of time, making her comments directly relevant to the marketplace. Her interactive presentation style keeps audience members captivated and leaves them feeling motivated, and her experience in this industry makes her one of the most credible presenters available. Managers trust her advice because they know she's been there."

- Kati Segar, Executive Director
S. Arizona Chapter, CAI

Hello Julie:
I was in attendance at the OWCAM meeting that you spoke at in June. You were inspirational, and timely. I had been in my former position (portfolio management) for almost three years, and I was watching for positions opening up in the Portland area. I started a new position in July, working for Forest Heights as compliance coordinator. My salary has gone up and my stress has gone down! Your talk helped me to focus on the best aspects of association management and re-invigorate my job search.

Thank you for the energy and expertise you bring to your work. Have a fun and prosperous 2006!

Sincerely,
J. Patrick Moore, CMCA
Compliance Coordinator