Homeowners/Board Members: CAI is here to help you succeed with free education, advocacy and support to help govern your community with the evolving legislative changes. My personal favorite is earning your DCAL (Dedicated Community Association Leader), where you will join our group of homeowners that went above and beyond to protect their communities and walk away with a wealth a knowledge. You’ll learn how to manage your association, what your fiduciary duties are, what your governing documents mean, how to understand financials, budgets, reserve studies and insurance risk management. You’ll learn how to provide effective communication, run successful meetings, honest and fair elections. You’ll receive continued DCAL education to keep you up-to-date on the latest laws and industry trends. You’ll be invited to our super fun social and networking opportunities and connect with DCAL recipients, homeowners, board members, association managers, service providers and business partners. You’ll receive peer support, free magazine subscriptions, chapter directory and discounted bookstore rates. Don’t forget … it’s so easy to make an amendment for CAI education to your governing documents and add to your annual budget. CAI also offers an amazing annual group rate for (2-15) homeowner members for only $305. That’s only $20.33pp. Or join as an individual homeowner for only $130.00. Either way you should join today and start protecting your investment and make serving on your board and living in your community a fun and rewarding experience!
Association Management Companies: Community Associations are always looking for the best, qualified and dedicated professionals to manage their communities. You will be their “First Call” when they see you’re a member of CAI and are an (AAMC) Accredited Association Management Company. The accreditation demonstrates your company met (CAI) Community Associations Institutes highest standard for management companies and commitment
to providing the unique and diverse services community associations need. As an (AAMC) you will gain credibility, trust and loyalty with the community associations you manage by ensuring your staff and managers have the skills, advanced training, education, experience, demonstrated commitment, and integrity to handle the myriads of responsibilities involved in managing their associations and helping your client communities succeed.
Community Managers: Board members spot great managers by their CAI Designations. Earning your CAI designation is a key way to show your dedication and commitment to providing the best service to your HOA communities. It’s not easy for Community Managers to earn their designations. Managers must complete extensive coursework and pass a rigorous exam and maintain their designation by completing continuing education requirements. When board members become aware that the Community Manager has a CAI designation, they can be confident that the manager has the knowledge, experience, attention to detail, as well as being up-to-date on the latest laws and trends in community management, and most important, they will be duly qualified to manage their HOA.
Business Partners: Did you know that Community Associations spend approximately $40 billion annually? CAI can help you expand your market reach and connect with potential clients in the industry. They will provide you with access to CAI’s extensive member network which provides opportunities to connect with community association professionals, homeowners, and other industry stakeholders. CAI will offer you discounted print and digital advertising, as well as exclusive sponsorship opportunities and also will provide resources to help manage and grow your business. Whether you’re a large company or a small business, partnerships play a crucial role in your success. When Community Associations see you are a member of CAI, you too, will be their “First Call”!
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24 | COMMON INTEREST®
• Winter 2024 • A Publication of CAI-Illinois Chapter
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