by Joni Lucas | Oct 2, 2024 | CAI, Community Associations
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.
by Hazel Siff | Sep 13, 2024 | Community Associations
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.
by Guest Author | Aug 5, 2024 | CAI, Community Associations
Emotional intelligence is a professional and personal skillset using the self and social awareness of emotions and understanding their impact on those around us. It’s the ability to manage the negative emotions of ourselves and others while motivating positive and effective emotions needed for performance.
by Guest Author | Jul 31, 2024 | CAI, 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.
by Guest Author | Jul 2, 2024 | CAI, Community Associations, Membership
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.
