by Elise Busse | Sep 21, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Federal Advocacy, volunteers
On Sept. 24, community association advocates from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., for CAI’s 2026 Congressional Advocacy Summit. CAI members will meet with members of Congress and their staff to share how federal policy decisions affect the more...
by Elise Busse | Sep 14, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Federal Advocacy, Resources, volunteers
The countdown is on. In just one week, CAI advocates from across the country will gather on Sept. 24 in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Congressional Advocacy Summit. This members-only event gives community association board members and volunteers, community managers,...
by Marlee Breakstone | Aug 4, 2026 | Advocacy, August Recess, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Federal Advocacy, Holidays, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
Did you know that Congress is in session less than half the year? On average, the House of Representatives is in session 147 days each year, while the Senate meets for 165 days. Enshrined in the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970, this time is intended for elected...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Jul 28, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Connect with Elected Officials, State Advocacy
Building relationships with lawmakers is one of the most effective ways to advance policies that support the 78.1 million Americans living in 380,000 community associations. That’s why CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team traveled to Chicago this week...
by Tony Campisi, CAE | Jul 16, 2026 | Civility, Connect with Elected Officials
On Aug. 4, communities around the country will gather at picnics, parades, block parties, and other summer events to celebrate National Night Out. Established in 1984, National Night Out got its start in the suburbs of Philadelphia when the National Association of...
