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CAI Membership
Information
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.
It's easy to sign
up online; however, if you need to send in a check, you can download and
print out an application (pdf format)
Application for
Community Managers and Management Companies
Application for
Professionals and Service Providers
Application for
Community Associations (Homeowners, Board Members, Trustees)
Questions
about membership? Call CAI at 703-548-8600 or e-mail
us!
Who
Joins CAI?
- Board
members and individual homeowners residing in community associations
(condominiums, cooperatives, homeowner associations, master-planned
communities, etc.)
Persons who want the resources and knowledge to better manage their
associations, reduce risks, and build better communities.
- Managers and
management companies who manage community associations.
These professionals seek the latest news and trends, professional
education, and access to vendors and community association leaders.
CAI provides resources to help them better manage their associations
and increase their business and professional potential.
- Professional
product and service providers
Attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, reserve specialists,
builder/developers, realtors, software providers, landscapers,
roofers, etc., who want to gain access to over 30,000 individual
members, affiliates, and businesses. CAI provides exceptional
marketing opportunities to reach this rapidly expanding market.
- Affiliates
Public officials, public interest organizations, educational
institutions and others who want to stay informed about community
associations — the fastest growing form of housing in America
today. CAI links you to a powerful nationwide network of board
members and professionals.
Why Join CAI?
As a member, CAI's
information, resources, and education programs will help you do your job
better – whether you're a board member, manager, or professional
services consultant to community associations. You'll be able to stay
abreast of the latest news, trends, laws, and issues affecting community
associations, condominiums and cooperatives, and the homeowners who live
in them.
The value of your
membership can be evaluated not only by the tangible benefits you
receive, but also by the practical guidance you receive. Here are eight
ways you'll benefit from your CAI membership:
- Increase your
knowledge and expertise
CAI's ever-growing library of over 100 publications, guides, and
reports will give you concise, practical advice and sound solutions
on reserve funding and investments, association rules, insurance,
risk management, contract negotiations, architectural control,
assessment guidelines, manager credentialing, and much more. Members
also have free access to CAI's online research library - available
24 hours a day.
Other services and options include: networking with board members,
professionals, and industry experts at meetings and online; calling
our knowledgeable customer service department – CAI Direct – for
answers to your questions; surfing through CAI's Web site for
articles or message board discussions; and learning best practices
from National Community Association of the Year Award (NCAYA)
winners.
- Sharpen Your Skills
Attend and participate in national and local education programs
tailored specifically to meet your needs. Our homeowner education
track, Professional Management Development Program (PMDP), law
seminars, CEO-MC retreat, national conferences and forums, and
chapter seminars and events provide a variety of formats and
content.
- Stay Informed
CAI has something for everyone. Learn about the latest community
association trends, issues, and legislation through our periodicals
which include: our bimonthly magazine, Common Ground; local
chapter magazines and newsletters; Community Association Law
Reporter; Ledger Quarterly; Community Management; CAI's Journal of
Community Association Law; CEO Insights; and Capital Connection.
- Build Local
Connections
Through automatic membership in one of CAI's 56 chapters nationwide,
you will have the opportunity to participate and learn about the
latest state and local legislative issues, find qualified and
convenient product and service providers, make key networking and
business contacts, be listed in the chapter membership directory,
and attend monthly education programs and functions.
- Gain Professional
Expertise
By strengthening your skills and earning designations and
certifications, CAI members increase their marketability, earnings
potential, credibility, and efficiency. CAI designations are earned
through completion of PMDP courses and exams and include: PCAM®—
Professional Community Association Manager, AMS®—Association
Management Specialist, AAMC®—Accredited Association
Management Company, RS—Reserve Specialist, and CMCA®—Certified
Manager of Community Associations.
- Save Money
CAI members receive substantial discounts an all products and
services including a 40% discount on publications. You will also
enjoy discounts and special services on such things as insurance,
education programs, electricity and natural gas deregulation buyers
group program, and executive retirement planning.
- Expand Your Business
Base
Market and build your business by increasing contacts with community
association board members and professionals through chapter
directories, conferences and local events, participation in the
recruiter club, advertising opportunities, exhibiting at trade
shows, and sponsorship programs
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- Influence Legislation
and Policy
Protect your interests through CAI's lobbying activities. You
can help our efforts to overturn harmful legislation, fight unfair
municipal and business practices, and make sure community
association homeowner interests are protected. CAI's government and
public affairs department lobby's state and federal governments on
behalf of community associations throughout the country
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