benefits of membership |
The value of a CAI membership continues to grow. The level of services and expertise you receive is second to none. The Kentucky Chapter offers the following benefits to all members, whether you are an individual homeowner, a community manager, or a professional selling to and servicing the industry. Structure = Leadership The National network of CAI members continues to increase. There are more than 30,000 individuals and organizations that belong to CAI, this provides an opportunity to and exchange ideas and information with many different types of organizations. There are 60 chapters worldwide. The Kentucky Chapter represents just over 130 members statewide. Many others with interest in community associations attend Chapter workshops and seminars. Leadership development on a local, regional and national level is a direct result of CAI's success. Development and instruction is emphasized at orientation programs, Board Training, speaker training, the Annual Conference & Expo as well as within the Chapter. Resources = Education Each member receives Common Ground, CAI National's award winning, bi-monthly magazine, which presents expert information and a national perspective on association topics and issues. The online Service Directory is a benefit used on a daily basis by many of our members. A complete listing of all members is accompanied by a preface of the chapter's mission and goals, pertinent Chapter and industry information. CAI National's web site, http://www.caionline.org/ also provides an opportunity to link up and communicate with other community association's pages and members nationwide. Federal, state, and local legislative incentives are driven by five National and Chapter legislative committees. Their activities are devoted to lobbying legal agendas in the community association forum in our area. Member involvement has been key in achieving legislative successes and is strongly encouraged. CAI Administers nationally recognized designation programs, which recognize those professionals in the community association industry who have met required levels of experience and education. |