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COMMEMORATING 24 COMMEMORATING 24 YEARS AT AMIYEARS AT AMI

Happy AnniversaryHappy Anniversary

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Our Founder – Chairman and Our Founder – Chairman and CEOCEO

• In 1979, as a recognized expert in real estate and community association law In 1979, as a recognized expert in real estate and community association law

in South Africa, David Regenbaum retired from the law firm he had founded, in South Africa, David Regenbaum retired from the law firm he had founded,

moved to Houston, and founded Association Management, Inc. (AMI).moved to Houston, and founded Association Management, Inc. (AMI).

• David has served in numerous capacities in the Community Associations David has served in numerous capacities in the Community Associations

Institute (CAI), including President of CAI National, Chairman of the Education Institute (CAI), including President of CAI National, Chairman of the Education

Council, and Dean of the Management Practices faculty.Council, and Dean of the Management Practices faculty.

• He has served on several committees including the Budget Finance committee, He has served on several committees including the Budget Finance committee,

and the Chief Executive Officers of the Management Companies committee. He and the Chief Executive Officers of the Management Companies committee. He

has also served as faculty in CAI's Professional Management Development has also served as faculty in CAI's Professional Management Development

program for courses covering topics including law, financial management, program for courses covering topics including law, financial management,

insurance, and management office management.insurance, and management office management.

• In 1985, David was inducted into CAI's Hall of Fame and was also awarded the In 1985, David was inducted into CAI's Hall of Fame and was also awarded the

President's Award for Outstanding Leadership and the Council "Chairman of President's Award for Outstanding Leadership and the Council "Chairman of

the Year" award.the Year" award.

• He has served as President of the Greater Houston Chapter of CAI and received He has served as President of the Greater Houston Chapter of CAI and received

the Chapter's distinguished service award for outstanding leadership and the Chapter's distinguished service award for outstanding leadership and

service.service.

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Our Co-Founder – President and COOOur Co-Founder – President and COO

• Glenda Regenbaum is the co-founder of AMI. She has Glenda Regenbaum is the co-founder of AMI. She has extensive experience in managing community associations extensive experience in managing community associations and is involved in all operations of the company.and is involved in all operations of the company.

• She is responsible for maintaining and continually improving She is responsible for maintaining and continually improving AMI's high quality service in all areas as the President of the AMI's high quality service in all areas as the President of the company, and she manages the multi-family division.company, and she manages the multi-family division.

• She has been active with the Community Association She has been active with the Community Association Institute on a national level including chairing the Institute on a national level including chairing the Management Company CEO Committee.Management Company CEO Committee.

• Glenda held the position of Executive Director of Holocaust Glenda held the position of Executive Director of Holocaust Museum Houston for three and a half years and is delighted Museum Houston for three and a half years and is delighted to be back at AMI.to be back at AMI.

• Prior to moving to Houston, Glenda was CEO of two Prior to moving to Houston, Glenda was CEO of two companies in South Africa. companies in South Africa.

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Meanwhile…Meanwhile…

1979 1979 •The Iranian Shah flees Iran, and Shiite Muslim leader Ayatollah Khomeini invades Iran. The Iranian Shah flees Iran, and Shiite Muslim leader Ayatollah Khomeini invades Iran. Thousands are killed in fighting and mass executions. The Shah seeks asylum in the United States Thousands are killed in fighting and mass executions. The Shah seeks asylum in the United States for a gallbladder operation, and terrorists seize the American embassy and over 60 hostages.for a gallbladder operation, and terrorists seize the American embassy and over 60 hostages.

•The U.S.S.R. invades Afghanistan and directs a coup that puts Babrak Kamal in power.The U.S.S.R. invades Afghanistan and directs a coup that puts Babrak Kamal in power.

•Sony introduces the Walkman radio.Sony introduces the Walkman radio.

1980 1980 •The United States attempts to rescue the American hostages held in Iran but fails. The United States attempts to rescue the American hostages held in Iran but fails.

•Iraq launches an air strike and begins the 8-year Iran-Iraqi War.Iraq launches an air strike and begins the 8-year Iran-Iraqi War.

•Ted Turner launches CNN, which will air news 24 hours a day on cable television.Ted Turner launches CNN, which will air news 24 hours a day on cable television.

1981 1981 •After 444 days in captivity, American hostages in Iran are released by the Iranian Ayatollah After 444 days in captivity, American hostages in Iran are released by the Iranian Ayatollah Khomeini.Khomeini.

•IBM sells its first personal computer. The operating system, MS-DOS, was developed by Bill IBM sells its first personal computer. The operating system, MS-DOS, was developed by Bill Gates's Microsoft.Gates's Microsoft.

•AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) begins to be recognized as an epidemic.AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) begins to be recognized as an epidemic.

19821982 •Steven Spielberg's Steven Spielberg's E.T.E.T. thrills audiences and becomes the highest-grossing movie yet. thrills audiences and becomes the highest-grossing movie yet. TootsieTootsie, , PoltergeistPoltergeist and Oscar-winner and Oscar-winner GandhiGandhi are other Hollywood productions of the year are other Hollywood productions of the year

•ColumbiaColumbia completes its first mission in space; it is the first space shuttle, which allows vehicles completes its first mission in space; it is the first space shuttle, which allows vehicles to be reused in space missions.to be reused in space missions.

•The first successful heart transplant is performed in Salt Lake City, Utah.The first successful heart transplant is performed in Salt Lake City, Utah.

•Alice Walker publishes Alice Walker publishes The Color PurpleThe Color Purple, and , and CheersCheers begins its 11-year run on television. begins its 11-year run on television.

19831983 •The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon is bombed in a terrorist attack which kills 63. In another attack in The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon is bombed in a terrorist attack which kills 63. In another attack in Lebanon, U.S Marine and French barracks explode, killing 248 Americans and 58 French Lebanon, U.S Marine and French barracks explode, killing 248 Americans and 58 French citizens.Cellular phones make their first U.S. appearance in Chicago.citizens.Cellular phones make their first U.S. appearance in Chicago.

19841984 •Over 1,000 are killed when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi sends troops to the Sikh Golden Temple Over 1,000 are killed when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi sends troops to the Sikh Golden Temple in India.in India.

•Madonna gets her first hit with ``Like a Virgin,'' and Prince releases his album Madonna gets her first hit with ``Like a Virgin,'' and Prince releases his album Purple RainPurple Rain..

•The Olympic Games take place in Los Angeles and are boycotted by fourteen countries of the The Olympic Games take place in Los Angeles and are boycotted by fourteen countries of the Soviet bloc.Soviet bloc.

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Mrs & Mr and Loretta at Mrs & Mr and Loretta at Open House 2000Open House 2000

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Through the YearsThrough the Years19851985 •Mikhail Gorbachev becomes general secretary of the Communist Party in the U.S.S.R.. Mikhail Gorbachev becomes general secretary of the Communist Party in the U.S.S.R..

Under Gorbachev's leadership, economic reforms and policies such as ``glasnost'' Under Gorbachev's leadership, economic reforms and policies such as ``glasnost'' (openness), lead to a major easing of the cold war with Western powers.(openness), lead to a major easing of the cold war with Western powers.

19861986 •The space shuttle The space shuttle ChallengerChallenger explodes after lift-off, generating national mourning and a explodes after lift-off, generating national mourning and a setback for the U.S. spacesetback for the U.S. space program.program.

•Electronic games from Nintendo debut.Electronic games from Nintendo debut.

•In the world's worst nuclear accident, the Chernobyl plant in the Ukraine explodes, In the world's worst nuclear accident, the Chernobyl plant in the Ukraine explodes, polluting the environment and causing perhaps 8,000 short-term deaths.polluting the environment and causing perhaps 8,000 short-term deaths.

19871987 •Soviet Secretary Gorbachev and U.S. President Reagan sign the INF Treaty in Soviet Secretary Gorbachev and U.S. President Reagan sign the INF Treaty in Washington, D.C., to reduce their nuclear stockpiles.It is the age of music videos in rock Washington, D.C., to reduce their nuclear stockpiles.It is the age of music videos in rock music; music;

•Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, U2, and Pink Floyd all release new albums.Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, U2, and Pink Floyd all release new albums.

19881988 •With a death toll of 1.5 million, the Iran-Iraq War ends after 8 years.Vice-President With a death toll of 1.5 million, the Iran-Iraq War ends after 8 years.Vice-President George Bush wins the presidential election, defeating Massachusetts governor Michael George Bush wins the presidential election, defeating Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis.Dukakis.

•In movies, Dustin Hoffman nabs the Best Actor Academy Award for In movies, Dustin Hoffman nabs the Best Actor Academy Award for Rain ManRain Man, which , which also wins Best Picture.also wins Best Picture.

19891989 •Soviet forces leave Afghanistan after nine years of war.In the wake of Gorbachev's Soviet forces leave Afghanistan after nine years of war.In the wake of Gorbachev's glasnostglasnost, a wave of political activity erodes historic cold war divisions. Soviet states, , a wave of political activity erodes historic cold war divisions. Soviet states, such as Lithuania and the Ukraine, agitate for independence. East Germany allows such as Lithuania and the Ukraine, agitate for independence. East Germany allows citizens to leave the country without exit visas, resulting in a breech of the ``iron citizens to leave the country without exit visas, resulting in a breech of the ``iron curtain'' and a rush of migration to West Germany. curtain'' and a rush of migration to West Germany.

•The Berlin Wall, symbol of the chilly, decades-old division between East and West, The Berlin Wall, symbol of the chilly, decades-old division between East and West, begins to be dismantled piece by piece.begins to be dismantled piece by piece.

19901990 •Operation Desert Shield begins in the Persian Gulf, as the United States sends troops to Operation Desert Shield begins in the Persian Gulf, as the United States sends troops to Saudi Arabia after Iraq annexes Kuwait. Yellow ribbons become an American symbol of Saudi Arabia after Iraq annexes Kuwait. Yellow ribbons become an American symbol of troop support.The Communist party relinquishes its monopoly on power in Yugoslavia, troop support.The Communist party relinquishes its monopoly on power in Yugoslavia, and ethnic tensions increase.and ethnic tensions increase.

•Sammy Davis, Jr., a legendary African-American variety entertainer, dies at age 65.Sammy Davis, Jr., a legendary African-American variety entertainer, dies at age 65.

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Mr and Mrs and CoryMr and Mrs and Cory

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Teamwork at AMITeamwork at AMI

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Boaz looking goodBoaz looking good

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As the years go by…As the years go by…19911991 •The Persian Gulf War begins as the United States and its allies begin bombing Iraq and Kuwait The Persian Gulf War begins as the United States and its allies begin bombing Iraq and Kuwait

on January 17. Operation Desert Storm begins February 24, with an invasion of Iraq and Kuwait on January 17. Operation Desert Storm begins February 24, with an invasion of Iraq and Kuwait under the leadership of General Norman Schwarzkopf. under the leadership of General Norman Schwarzkopf.

•Iraq accepts the terms of a cease fire shortly thereafter.Slovenia and Croatia declare their Iraq accepts the terms of a cease fire shortly thereafter.Slovenia and Croatia declare their independence from Yugoslavia, and are soon followed by Bosnia, Hercegovina, and Macedonia. independence from Yugoslavia, and are soon followed by Bosnia, Hercegovina, and Macedonia. Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic objects, and the intervention of the militia escalates into Serbian President Slobodan Milosevic objects, and the intervention of the militia escalates into civil war.civil war.

•Jeffrey Dahmer, who allegedly drugged, raped, and cannibalized his 17 victims, is arrested by Jeffrey Dahmer, who allegedly drugged, raped, and cannibalized his 17 victims, is arrested by Milwaukee police.Milwaukee police.

19921992 •The Internet Society is chartered, and 1,000,000 host computers are connected in a network. The Internet Society is chartered, and 1,000,000 host computers are connected in a network. The term "surfing the net" is coined by Jean Polly as an increasing number of people begin The term "surfing the net" is coined by Jean Polly as an increasing number of people begin exploring the online world. exploring the online world.

•Euro Disney opens in Marne-La-Vallee, France, to the dismay of French intellectuals lamenting Euro Disney opens in Marne-La-Vallee, France, to the dismay of French intellectuals lamenting the spread of American popular culture. the spread of American popular culture.

•The man from Hope, Bill Clinton, Governor of Arkansas, is elected president of the United The man from Hope, Bill Clinton, Governor of Arkansas, is elected president of the United States.States.

19931993 •Czechoslovakia splits into two new countries: the Czech Republic and Slovakia.Czechoslovakia splits into two new countries: the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

•The bombing of the World Trade Center in New York City kills 6 people and injures over 1,000, The bombing of the World Trade Center in New York City kills 6 people and injures over 1,000, escalating fear of terrorism on American soil. escalating fear of terrorism on American soil.

•Steven Spielberg's Steven Spielberg's Schindler's ListSchindler's List, a movie about the Holocaust, is released to critical acclaim. , a movie about the Holocaust, is released to critical acclaim. The film will win the Oscar for Best Picture of 1993. The film will win the Oscar for Best Picture of 1993.

19941994 •In New York, four men are convicted of bombing the World Trade Center. In New York, four men are convicted of bombing the World Trade Center.

•The first multiracial free elections are held in South Africa, leading to the triumph of the African The first multiracial free elections are held in South Africa, leading to the triumph of the African National Congress and the election of Nelson Mandela to the presidency. National Congress and the election of Nelson Mandela to the presidency.

•In movies, In movies, Forrest GumpForrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks, is released and will win an Oscar for Best Picture , starring Tom Hanks, is released and will win an Oscar for Best Picture of 1994. of 1994.

•Nicole Simpson and Ronald Goldman are stabbed to death in Los Angeles, California. Five days Nicole Simpson and Ronald Goldman are stabbed to death in Los Angeles, California. Five days later, O.J. Simpson is arrested for the murders. later, O.J. Simpson is arrested for the murders.

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International LuncheonInternational Luncheon

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International Lunch International Lunch Yum Yum!!Yum Yum!!

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Some of our wonderful Financial Some of our wonderful Financial Service SpecialistsService Specialists

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Halloween at AMIHalloween at AMI

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Getting into the Halloween Spirit at Getting into the Halloween Spirit at AMIAMI

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As AMI grows the years slide As AMI grows the years slide by..by..

19951995 •The bombing of the Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City kills 168 people, leading to The bombing of the Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City kills 168 people, leading to nationwide mourning. An FBI investigation leads quickly to the arrest of Army-veteran Timothy nationwide mourning. An FBI investigation leads quickly to the arrest of Army-veteran Timothy McVeigh. It is the worst terrorist attack ever on U.S. soil.McVeigh. It is the worst terrorist attack ever on U.S. soil.

•Dean Martin, an ex-Rat Pack member with Frank Sinatra, dies. Dean Martin, an ex-Rat Pack member with Frank Sinatra, dies.

•Serbia, Bosnia, and Croatia end fighting in Bosnia with the signing of a peace treaty, and the Serbia, Bosnia, and Croatia end fighting in Bosnia with the signing of a peace treaty, and the economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations are lifted. The three and a half years of war have economic sanctions imposed by the United Nations are lifted. The three and a half years of war have claimed approximately 20,000 lives. claimed approximately 20,000 lives.

19961996 •Jazz great Ella Fitzgerald passes away. Jazz great Ella Fitzgerald passes away.

•After fifteen years of marriage, Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Great Britain are divorced. After fifteen years of marriage, Prince Charles and Princess Diana of Great Britain are divorced.

19971997 •James Cameron's movie James Cameron's movie TitanicTitanic, based on the infamous 1912 tragedy, costs more than $250 , based on the infamous 1912 tragedy, costs more than $250 million to make, but becomes a blockbuster hit. Its theme song, My Heart Will Go On, recorded by million to make, but becomes a blockbuster hit. Its theme song, My Heart Will Go On, recorded by Celine Dion, will win the Oscar as Best Song of 1997 and the film takes home Best Picture of 1997 Celine Dion, will win the Oscar as Best Song of 1997 and the film takes home Best Picture of 1997 honors. honors.

•In a tragedy that stuns the world, Princess Diana is killed in an automobile accident with her close In a tragedy that stuns the world, Princess Diana is killed in an automobile accident with her close friend Dodi Fayed. Tests reveal that the driver of the car, Henri Paul, was legally drunk.friend Dodi Fayed. Tests reveal that the driver of the car, Henri Paul, was legally drunk.

•Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic nun who spent much of her life comforting Calcutta's destitute Mother Teresa, the Roman Catholic nun who spent much of her life comforting Calcutta's destitute and dying, dies of a heart attack. Her efforts earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.and dying, dies of a heart attack. Her efforts earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

•America Online announces that its membership has reached 10 million people. America Online announces that its membership has reached 10 million people.

19981998 •El Nino, a large-scale periodic warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean, affects the world climate, El Nino, a large-scale periodic warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean, affects the world climate, upsetting normal weather patterns. upsetting normal weather patterns.

•Millions are clicking their mouses on the Internet. The online population numbers between 30-60 Millions are clicking their mouses on the Internet. The online population numbers between 30-60 million users, and it is estimated that there are 5 million web sites in January 1998. million users, and it is estimated that there are 5 million web sites in January 1998.

•Steven Spielberg's hit movie Steven Spielberg's hit movie Saving Private RyanSaving Private Ryan brings World War II heroism to the big screen. brings World War II heroism to the big screen.

19991999 •After 13 years as a star guard for the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan announces his retirement from After 13 years as a star guard for the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan announces his retirement from basketball. basketball.

•United States President Clinton is acquitted of impeachment charges. United States President Clinton is acquitted of impeachment charges.

•John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn Bessette, and Carolyn's sister Lauren die when Kennedy's John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife, Carolyn Bessette, and Carolyn's sister Lauren die when Kennedy's private plane crashes off the coast of Massachusetts. private plane crashes off the coast of Massachusetts.

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AMI Satellite OfficeAMI Satellite Office

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Khara Mathews at workKhara Mathews at work

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Not only professionalism but talent Not only professionalism but talent too!too!

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The Best is yet to come…The Best is yet to come…20020000

•Baseball's New York Yankees become the first team to win three World Baseball's New York Yankees become the first team to win three World Series championships in a row since the Oakland Athletics (1972-74).Series championships in a row since the Oakland Athletics (1972-74).

•Republican George W. Bush is finally declared the president-elect more Republican George W. Bush is finally declared the president-elect more than a month after Election Day.than a month after Election Day.

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•During the morning rush hour of Tuesday, September 11, two hijacked During the morning rush hour of Tuesday, September 11, two hijacked 757 airliners slam into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New 757 airliners slam into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, creating an explosion and fire that leads to the collapse of both York City, creating an explosion and fire that leads to the collapse of both towers. Moments later, a third airliner crashed into the Pentagon building towers. Moments later, a third airliner crashed into the Pentagon building in Washington, D.C., and another crash-landed near Pittsburgh, in Washington, D.C., and another crash-landed near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in what was revealed to be a coordinated terrorist attack on Pennsylvania in what was revealed to be a coordinated terrorist attack on the United States. Thousands of lives-including emergency workers, airline the United States. Thousands of lives-including emergency workers, airline passengers and crew, and employees of the Pentagon and World Trade passengers and crew, and employees of the Pentagon and World Trade towers-were lost. Osama bin Laden, leader of the Afghanistan-based towers-were lost. Osama bin Laden, leader of the Afghanistan-based international terrorist network al Qaeda, is believed to have been international terrorist network al Qaeda, is believed to have been responsible for the attacks. responsible for the attacks.

•The Bush administration built a coalition partnership of 40 nations and The Bush administration built a coalition partnership of 40 nations and began a bombing campaign. In a matter of days, the U.S. claimed began a bombing campaign. In a matter of days, the U.S. claimed supremacy of Afghanistan's skies.supremacy of Afghanistan's skies.

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•The remains of missing Washington intern Chandra Levy were discovered The remains of missing Washington intern Chandra Levy were discovered in a D.C. park and medical examiners concluded she was murdered.in a D.C. park and medical examiners concluded she was murdered.

•For those in business, 2002 could well be remembered as the year of the For those in business, 2002 could well be remembered as the year of the corporate scandal. Along with the collapse of Enron, telecommunications corporate scandal. Along with the collapse of Enron, telecommunications giant WorldCom was also at the center of a financial storm. giant WorldCom was also at the center of a financial storm.

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•Columbia Seven Space Shuttle explodes over the United States while Columbia Seven Space Shuttle explodes over the United States while landing from Space. landing from Space.

•Continuing the war on Terrorism, US launches Operation Iraqi Freedom.Continuing the war on Terrorism, US launches Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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The AMI FamilyThe AMI Family

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Happy Anniversary Mr. Happy Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Here’s to the and Mrs. Here’s to the

next 24 years…next 24 years…