Community Associations Institute (CAI) and the CAI Research Foundation are dedicated to conducting research and acting as a clearinghouse for information on innovations and best practices in community association creation and management. As part of the newly developed Best Practices project, operations related to various functional areas of community associations--governance, resident involvement and conflict resolution, and reserve studies/management--were presented during CAI's 50th National Conference in May 2001. The second series of Best Practice reports on the areas of financial operations, strategic planning, and community harmony & spirit, debuted in October 2001 at CAI's Community Leadership Forum.

Please feel free to e-mail these report to your colleagues, or copy and distribute them at staff or board meetings.

Our Chapter offers many education events throughout the year. The Essentials of Community Association Leadership Training Class is  a must for board members, committee members and other interested homeowners who want information on the most pertinent issues pertaining to community associations operations. This is a highly interactive course designed to get you involved! This course covers all the basics you need to know to lead your community effectively. Learn what your Fiduciary responsibility is, how to run an effective meeting, what the role of a director is, what the governing documents are (and how to use them), and, how to read a financial statement. If you are interested in teaching this course, facilitator training is provided from time to time. See Calendar for upcoming dates.

Whether you're a community association board member, homeowner, or professional who provides a service to the community association industry, CAI has you covered!

CAI offers a variety of memberships in order to serve you and provide you with resources to suit your needs. Find out the benefits and plan that is right for you. Interested in finding out more? Read details on all the benefits you’ll receive as a member of CAI.