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 reports to your colleagues, or copy and distribute them at staff or board meetings.

If you are a member of CAI and have interest in presenting at CA Day, please review the Call For Presentations Cover Letter and Form.

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Our Chapter offers many educational events throughout the year. Essentials of CAVL (Community Association Volunteer Leadership) is a one-day course and is a must for board members and first time managers 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.

Our Chapter offers Essentials on-site. Bring the Nationally recognized program, Essentials of CAVL (Community Association Volunteer Leadership) to your community. We will arrange a special on site program and conduct the Essentials Course right in your community.  Contact the Chapter office for more information.

What issues affect your community association? The Journal, WSCAI's bi-monthly magazine, is filled with hot topics, legislative updates, industry news scans, manager & homeowner perspectives, vendor tips, community spotlights, and much more! That’s why association board members, homeowners, service providers, and legislators in the area look to our newsletter for industry information, answers to problems, and professional development.

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.