by Dawn Bauman, CAE | Jun 16, 2025 | Civility
This past weekend, we were devastated by the horrifying news that Minnesota legislator Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed in an act of political violence. Minnesota state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife also were shot and remain in serious condition,...
by Marlee Breakstone | May 15, 2025 | Advocacy, Annual Meetings, Other, Resources, State Advocacy, State Capitols
As the weather gets warmer and several holidays draw nearer, community associations nationwide are planning fun and exciting events. These events are designed to bring people together, celebrate community, and inspire professionalism, effective leadership, and...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | May 8, 2025 | Advocacy, Annual Meetings, Federal Advocacy, Legislative Action Committees, Public Policies, Resources, State Advocacy, volunteers
This week, hundreds of CAI members gather in Orlando to reconnect with friends and colleagues from around the world at CAI’s Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW. One of CAI’s core objectives is to advocate for public policy that creates the most ideal...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Apr 29, 2025 | Advocacy, Public Policies, State Advocacy, State Capitols
With all 50 state legislatures convening in 2025, CAI’s legislative action committees are advocating on the state level to develop and maintain sound and effective public policies for the community association industry. Now that the first four months of the year are...
by Dawn Bauman, CAE, Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Apr 16, 2025 | Advocacy, Federal Advocacy, Other, State Advocacy, State Capitols, volunteers
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the contributions of volunteers. CAI is grateful and fortunate to work with the hundreds of volunteer leaders and thousands of volunteer advocates who dedicate time to community association advocacy...