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New Job Openings
Posted 5/15/12 There are two new job openings posted in the Job Bank.
Best Kept Secret in CAI … The Bookstore at CAI Press!
Posted 5/8/12 As HOA board directors and community managers, many if not most of the problems we wrestle with, have been beaten into submission by someone else just like us. And it’s likely they have published something about it in a pamphlet, a booklet, a book or even a CD. Use this link to see some really great titles from the Bookstore at CAI Press right at your fingertips >>
Luncheon Lecture w/ Craig Huntington, Thursday May 31st at Norris
Posted 4/22/12 Everyone talks about communication, but no one thinks about communication. The key to developing good communication skills is developing the habit to think before you speak. If we take the time to think about communication, there is no doubt there would be exponential increases in your effectiveness as a manager, mother, husband, friend and co-worker. But how, exactly?
Come hear what Craig Huntington recommends. Craig is a well-respected and distinguished industry and motivational speaker and author. He has been presenting managerial, leadership and motivational presentations for the past 20 years and has developed a comprehensive collection of presentations on a wide range of subjects. Craig has spoken at CAI conferences, management companies, executive retreats and strategic meetings in over 15 states. More >>.
2012 Golf Tournament Photos Are Up!
Posted 4/20/12 Thanks to Susan Perez, Alliance Association Management, our new volunteer chapter photographer, we've got some terrific pics of yesterday's 4th Annual Golf Tournament. BIG THANKS to Hank Wilson and the Golf Tournament Committee for another wonderful outing at Falconhead Golf Club.
TCAA Update
Posted 4/20/12 Texas Community Association Advocates (TCAA) is excited to announce several changes which will improve our ability to better serve those living and working with community associations in the state of Texas! Here's a link to the details.
Community Association Law Seminar 1/24-26/2013
Posted 4/18/12 The Community Association Law Seminar will be held January 24â€ÃƒÆ’¢€Ãƒâ€¦Ã¢€Å“26, 2013, at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Ariz. As a member of the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL) and planning chair of the seminar, I invite you to share your expertise and submit a presentation proposal. More >>
CAI Austin Co-Sponsors Austin Mayor and City Council Member Debates 
Posted 4/16/12 The CAI Austin chapter and Austinites for Action along with 3 other Austin associations co-sponsored a political debate Monday evening at Home Builders Association of Greater Austin. Incumbents and challengers for Austin Mayor and City Council Places 2, 5 and 6 responded to questions asked by a stellar panel of KVUE's Terri Gruca, the Statesman's Arnold Garcia, and KLBJ's Jeff Ward. Mayoral candidates squared off over corporate tax incentives, energy rate hikes, traffic issues, and more. Photos here >>, KVUE video here>>.
CAI Austin Representatives Speak at Austin Water Conservation Symposium
Posted 4/12/12 CAI members Jody McDaniel, John Connors and Bill Brooks discuss how community associations can work with other public and private organizations to help manage water conservation in the greater Austin area. View a video report here >>
CAI Offers CAI Membership Resolution for Associations Posted 4/11/12 CAI has created a board resolution template community association leaders can use to formalize a decision to join CAI. We encourage you to share this document with your community association clients. Remember, each new member makes CAI a stronger, more effective advocate for you, your clients, your profession and your business. More >>Marc Markel's "Don't Sign That Proposal!"
CAI Secures Transfer Fee Victory
Posted 3/26/12 FHFA's final rule on transfer fees announced March 15th adopted nearly all of CAI's recommendations. FHFA will continue to allow deed-based transfer fees charged by community associations. In addition, FHFA has clarified that any such fee which benefits the community in which it is levied will continue to be allowed under the new rules. More >>
CAI Reports an Especially Strong 2011
Posted 3/6/2012 Community Associations Institute (CAI) set new membership records, elevated its professional development program, added new website enhancements and achieved key successes in critical regulatory and legislative venues in 2011, according to CAI's 2011 Annual Report, Better by Design. The report is published in the March/April issue of Common Ground, CAI's flagship magazine. More >>
2012 Casino Night Photos are up
Posted 2/25/12 Thanks to Jay Jayasuriya, we have dozens and dozens of photos of our shindig Thursday night. We had 130 members and guests pack the Caswell House for fun, games and prizes. View all of Jay's pics here >>
Mortgage Matters - The "REO" Speed Wagon
Posted 2/22/12 Now important policy announcements by the federal government will turn loose a veritable "REO" speed wagon on community associations across the country and we need to be prepared for the potential impact. More >>
January Luncheon Lecture Photos Are Up
Posted 1/27/12 Thanks to Jay, our Thursday luncheon with a lecture by William Heyer, Esq., are now posted. Photos >>
Business Partner Essentials
Posted 1/19/12 CAI now offers Business Partner Essentials, a two-part, online course to help CAI-member product and service providers better understand CAI, community associations and the industry at large. Individuals who pass the course and maintain CAI membership earn the CAI Educated Business Partner member distinction. By taking this course, you will distinguish yourself as an Educated Business Partner and can share your accomplishment with your current and potential clients. Contact our own Debby Cole for details. More info >>
Mortgage Matters - Meet The CFPG
Posted 1/18/12 In 2010, Congress created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to serve as the nation to protect consumers from harmful financial products. More >>
Community Association LIVING Magazine goes LIVE!
Posted 1/6/12 Our nationally recognized award winning quarterly chapter magazine can now be viewed online. Beginning with our November 2011 issue, we will upload a digital version about 30 days after the printed version is published and distributed. The online version will have hyperlinks to each advertiser's homepage, and to the email address of each author so you can get in touch with them. Please let us know what you think of this addtition to CAI Austin. You can email me at . You can view our first online issues here >>
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners at the 2011 Community Awards Program Gala
Posted 12/9/11 This evening at the Stephen F. Austin Intercontinental Hotel, 31 community associations and 4
outstanding individuals were honored with awards across a variety of catategories. You may find photos of the winners here, and a list of the winners here. and you may review the entire program here. Use this link to view all the gala event photos by Jay Jayasuriya. Check back soon as we will be uploading photos of the events.
What a great CAI Austin CARES! Day at Capital Area Food Bank of Texas!
Posted 11/10/11 Special thank you to the three dozen chapter members and guest who helped process over 10,000 lbs of food that will provide for more that 8,400 meals for our neighbors in need, all in just 3 hours - what a terrific response!! And thanks to Jay Jayasuriya for photographing us inspecting and sorting hundreds of boxes of donated food and clothing items. You can see Jay's pics here >>.
CAI Updates Public Policies
Posted 11/9/11 To guide CAI's Government & Public Affairs Committee (G&PA Committee) has worked to develop public policy positions on key issue areas that affect CAI members. These policy statements reflect the public policy preferences of CAI on key issues and guide CAI volunteer advocates and staff in their advocacy efforts. CAI's over 30,000 members participate actively in the public policy process through more than 60 local, regional and state chapters and 33 state Legislative Action Committees.Several policies have been reviewed and updated by the Board of Trustees. The updated policy statements can be found here >>
Debby Cole, President, Elected to Business Partners Council
Posted 9/24/11 Congratulations to our very own Debby Cole, CAI Austin chapter board president, on her election to CAI's Business Partners Council (BPC), one of three Membership Representation Groups (MRG) at the national level. More >>2012 Chapter Event Dates now available
Posted 9/911 Follow this link for the list of chapter event dates for 2012.
The Travis Co Water Availabilty Rules Proposal is now available.
Posted 8/13/11 Groundwater can help supply water to Travis County's growing population. However, given the known groundwater problems in some areas and the high growth rates projected for the coming years, Travis County's aquifers are not a good long-term source of water. Therefore, we must manage local groundwater very carefully. Read the entire document >>
NEW: Membership Scholarship Program for Self-Managed Associations
Posted 3/16/11 Beginning immediately, 1-year Community Association Volunteer Leader (CAVL) Membership Scholarships are available for non-member homeowners, condominium owners and property owners from self-managed (i.e. having no professional community manager hired) associations in the greater Austin area. Member Business Partners and Management Companies may sponsor as many scholarships as they wish. More >>
CAI National Moves to Falls Church, VA on January 28th
Posted 1/27/11 Our National headquarters is moving the end of this month and will reopen on February 1st. The new address is: 6402 Arlington Blvd., Suite 500, Falls Church, VA 22042. Here's a link to listing of new phone number for all staff members.
Austin Chapter Sweeps Awards at CAI National Conference in Las Vegas!
Posted 5/10/2010. Our Austin Chapter was honored by being recognized in all five performance categories for small chapters (less than 250 members). In addition, the chapter was honored with one of two "Rising Star" awards recognizing Austin's Chapter Executive Director (CED) for his leadership abilities and professional contributions.
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