Shining a light: Diversifying your community’s holiday decor
For people across the world, winter holidays symbolize the turning of seasons, and with it, the bringing together of communities. For those living and working in community associations, the holiday season can present an opportunity to strengthen community ties. Small changes to your holiday newsletters and community decor can make a big difference to your residents.
Collaborative communities: How to maximize committee success
Committees are a vital part of community associations and can be of great value to board members and community managers. Here are a few tips that can create an environment of mutual respect and collaboration and ensure committee success.
Electronic voting: Recent developments in community elections
In September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2159 into law, making electronic voting a possibility for California-based community associations. The new law marks just one of several recent developments for online elections in community associations, aiming to offer customizable ballots, real-time results, and secure processes.
Investing in the future: Building community reserve funds
A carefully written investment policy should keep community associations on a straight and narrow path, say professionals who advise them. At Ford’s Colony Homeowners Association, a 2,600-home community in Williamsburg, Va., a finance committee of volunteers uses an investment policy to advise the board.
Ruffled feathers in Missouri: CAI chapter files lawsuit challenging “chicken law”
In August, the CAI Heartland Chapter and the CAI Missouri Legislative Action Committee initiated a lawsuit challenging a sweeping omnibus law that includes a provision prohibiting Missouri community associations from banning homeowners who want to own and raise chickens in their communities. The chapter and LAC argue the new chicken law infringes on their associations’ rights, and the suit seeks to assert the rights of homeowners associations in Missouri.
Tricks of the trade: Large-scale managers gather for immersive workshop
Large-scale managers from across the country gathered recently for CAI’s annual Large-Scale Managers Workshop. During the workshop, participants tour planned communities and have access to networking events and education sessions expressly designed for them. Participants left equipped with information and collegial support.
Corporate Transparency Act: CAI files lawsuit to protect community associations
On Sept. 10, CAI filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Treasury challenging the application of the Corporate Transparency Act. We believe the application of the Corporate Transparency Act to community associations is an overreach and potentially unconstitutional, and we will continue to work to protect the interests of our members and communities nationwide.
Preparedness Month: Keeping your community safe with disaster plans
September marks National Preparedness Month and serves as a reminder that timely preparation for natural disasters will help keep communities and families safe. Community associations should adopt comprehensive plans to prepare for, respond to, and recover from hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters. They also should educate their homeowners.
The breakfast club: Unique community group gives back
The Thousand Dollar Breakfast Club was formed in early 2023 to bring together friends and business associates in the community association world. They meet for breakfast every three or four months at a local restaurant. The best part: After they eat, the group pools the cash and presents the server with a grand $1,000+ tip.
Career in community: New salary survey details benefits of community management
The newly released 2023 Community Association Manager Compensation and Salary Survey report provides proof of job stability, career progression, and tremendous earning potential. The data is backed up by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which projects 5% growth in this industry from 2022 through 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
