by Marlee Breakstone | Feb 16, 2026 | Advocacy, CAI, Civility, Community Associations Institute, volunteers
The U.S. holiday commonly called Presidents’ Day is celebrated annually on the third Monday in February. In 1879, President Rutherford B. Hayes decreed Washington’s Birthday a national holiday, and it has remained so since. Officially, the federal holiday is still...
by Marlee Breakstone | Dec 4, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Community Associations Institute, Connect with Elected Officials, Holidays
The holiday season is underway. Community association residents nationwide are reflecting on 2025, and celebrating the winter holidays with their neighbors and loved ones. Is your community hosting festive events such as a holiday potluck, tree lighting ceremony, gift...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Dec 1, 2025 | Advocacy, CAI, Civility, Community Associations Institute, Holidays, Resources, volunteers
As we step into December, many of us are coming off a long weekend of family, friends, food, and reflection. We are now facing inboxes whose cups have definitely overflowed. Before diving into the emails, meetings, and to-do lists I invite you to pause, take a breath,...