Establishing a roadmap: Strategic planning in community associations
In the classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice famously asks the Cheshire Cat, “I wonder which way I ought to go?” That question succinctly describes the intent of strategic planning for community associations. A successful strategic plan needs to be consensus driven and evolve over time as the needs of communities change.
Sky’s the limit: High-Rise Managers Workshop takes new heights
High-rise community association managers from across the country gathered in sunny Los Angeles last week for CAI’s third annual High-Rise Managers Workshop. Over the course of three days, participants toured three unique high-rise communities, networked, and learned about various topics affecting their buildings.
Building community: Nurturing well-being through memorable events
Building community is critical for homeowners associations to function. Community association events aren’t simply social occasions. They’re essential ingredients in the recipe for a flourishing community. Behind the scenes of every successful event lies a commitment to nurturing community spirit.
Paws and reflect: Accommodating service and support animals
When it comes to service and support animals, board members and managers need to understand they are not deemed to be pets and are not subject to the same rules or restrictions as other animals. Each accommodation request must be handled on a case-by-case basis, and associations may adopt and enforce reasonable rules regarding service and support animals.
Making a difference: CAI chapters prioritize social responsibility
In keeping with CAI’s emphasis on building community, the CAI Minnesota and Houston chapters are prioritizing social responsibility through various social initiatives. The goal is to wrap diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives into the outreach efforts. The help provided through these programs is bringing together community members from all backgrounds.
Remembering Champlain Towers: Honoring the victims, promoting resilience
As we mark the third anniversary of the Champlain Towers South tragedy in Surfside, Fla., CAI honors the memory of the victims and reiterates its commitment to promoting safety and resilience within community associations. CAI remains dedicated to providing education, resources, and support to community associations to protect the lives, well-being, and investments of all community residents.
Structural maintenance: Fla. condominium prioritizes prevention
When the Champlain Tower South condominium in Surfside, Fla., partially collapsed three years ago this month, Daniel Gonzalez was in bed just an hour away in Boca Raton. His immediate reaction was to commission a structural inspection on their nearly 50-year-old building. Gonzalez advises managers and boards facing the recertification process to be hypervigilant about structural maintenance.
Financial management: Understanding how community managers drive sound decisions
Community association managers wear many hats and must be well versed in a wide range of skills, all of which are equally important. One component of a manager’s role is to completely understand the financial management aspects of a business. This means knowing and interpreting the financial pieces as well as the nuances that come along with decisions.
Community Association Managers Day: Recognize, celebrate, appreciate
I’m proud to celebrate International Community Association Managers Day. It reminds me to recognize my esteemed colleagues for their skill and recommit to sharing important information that advances the community management industry. Learn more about the talented and hard-working professional managers who support condominiums, homeowners associations, and housing cooperatives. And join CAI in celebrating them.
Volunteer service: Community associations, CAI chapters give back
Community service events bring positive public awareness to community associations and the community management profession. Community associations and CAI chapters are more involved than ever in building community and establishing strong and meaningful relationships through volunteer service efforts.
