Many community association leaders are unaware that most music and movies are protected by copyright. Use of copyrighted work without a license constitutes infringement regardless of intent. If a community association publicly plays music or a movie, it must first obtain a license.
The 2025 CAI Annual Conference & Exposition: Community NOW continued Friday as participants networked with friends and colleagues, attended various education sessions to learn about important issues, browsed the latest tools and resources, and toured the expo hall. Education session topics on the agenda included customer service, leading effective meetings, and civil communication.
The 2025 CAI Annual Conference & Exposition: Community NOW got underway in earnest Thursday as participants met up with friends and colleagues, attended various conference sessions to learn about important issues, browsed the latest tools and resources, and toured the expo hall to network.
Community association professionals, volunteers, and business partners are gathering next week in Orlando, Fla., for the 2025 CAI Annual Conference & Exposition: Community NOW to soak up the Florida sunshine — and all the education and networking opportunities the conference offers. First-time participants to the 2024 conference in Las Vegas have some practical suggestions for navigating the annual industry gathering.
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.
