President’s Message

This edition’s operative word is “value,” because diversity is truly valuable. Hmm…that word can be taken in so many ways, yet every way is a positive.

As managers and industry partners, we add value to our clients through the services we provide them and each other. Industry partners add value to a manager day-in and day-out. Managers add value to your clients every day along with many nights and weekends as well. Employers add value to your teams through the tools, technology, training support, mentorship through challenges, and benefits you provide and offer them.

I want to help you provide your teams with some additional value. We can bring value to your team through in-house education. Our events add value by allowing your team to network with industry colleagues and each other. Our partnership with Cal State Fullerton will add value by increasing the potential talent pool of candidates who will already be educated in our industry.

But to quote a popular play, “I’m not satisfied” and “not throwing away my shot” to find ways to add value to you. So I’m super excited to announce that the CACM Board of Directors has approved my plan to offer our members access to a 401K retirement plan.

This plan, available in the coming weeks, will allow any CACM company member, whether you’re a management or industry partner company or work in leadership at a self-managed association, access to a 401K plan known as a Multiple Employer Aggregate Plan (MEAP).

Say “what?” Yes, it’s confusing, but a huge benefit to those companies that either don’t want to administer their own plan or don’t offer a plan because of the administrative and fiduciary responsibilities or costs. Please be on the lookout for additional information or feel free to email me directly for more information as the plan rolls out.

Law Seminars

We are back to in-person Law Seminars. We’ll also be celebrating Vision Award recipients on the Friday morning of our Law Seminars. It’s also our BIRTHDAY. CACM celebrated 30 years this past September, and we’ll be celebrating in style at our Law Seminars. Registration is open, so do it early to save money.

Lastly, I have a question. What else can CACM do to add value to you or your company? Have an idea? Please share it. We are here for one reason, you.

Until I see you again, please stay healthy and have a wonderful holiday season! Wow, is it really that time of year already?!

Thomas Freeley, CAMEx, CCAM, President & CEO