2008 Diamond Sponsors DID YOU KNOW? More than 1.7 million Americans serve on a community association board, with close to 400,000 participating as committee members. Assuming the average board or committee member spends just one hour a week on association business—and for most it's much more than that—these volunteer leaders dedicate more than 110 million hours of service to their communities every year.  Community Associations Institute Central Arizona Chapter 2221 W. Baseline Road Suite 101 Tempe, Arizona 85283-1039 602.347.8726 (p) 602.414.5553 (f)    Add the CAI Logo to your website, business card, stationary or brochure! Get Involved in YOUR CHAPTER today!  VOLUNTEER NOW!

Welcome to the Central Arizona Chapter of Community Associations Institute The Central Arizona Chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAC-CAI)serves the educational, business, and networking needs of community associations in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area as well as the many thriving communities throughout central and northern Arizona. Members include condominium, cooperative, and homeowner associations as well as those who provide services and products to associations. The Central Arizona Chapter, a nonprofit 501(c)(6) association incorporated in 1980, has approximately 600 members including over 100 businesses, and more than 250 associations. The chapter is one of 58 Community Associations Institute chapters nationwide. The Institute is dedicated to fostering vibrant, responsive, competent community associations that promote harmony, community and responsible leadership. More       Join our Email  Mailing List   JOIN NOW!  WILL YOU BE LISTED? The 2008/2009 CAI Membership Directory will be published this June.  To ensure you are listed correctly, please be sure review your listing and let us know if it needs to be corrected.  Please remember that ONLY CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE CENTRAL ARIZONA CHAPTER will be listed in the Directory.  If you are not certain if you are a member, just check the listings.  If you are not there, then please contact the chapter office so we can get your membership up to date!  Review the Listings   SAVE THE DATE    May 13, 2008 CAI - Central Arizona Educational Lunch Reserve Today or Pay Tomorrow Reserves & Budget Forecasting THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! 12PM - Fiesta Inn Resort May 17, 2008 The Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership  8:30AM - 4:00PM June 5, 2008 CAI-Central Arizona Annual Bowling Night Brunswick Zone- Mesa   June 10, 2008 CAI - Central Arizona Educational Lunch 2008 Legislative Update  12PM- Fiesta Inn Resort   Community Associations Institute (CAI) has launched an interactive, Internet-based initiative to help communities turn global thinking into local action in response to the dual challenges of energy conservation and environmental protection. Visit www.caigreen.org to learn more!

May  Featured Download Each month we feature a download from CAI's archives.     CAI's Newest Best Practices Report: Community Security The goal of this Best Practices Report is to give you an assessment and review of many community security systems and features—including useful tips and tools—to help meet residents' crime prevention needs. It also addresses various security-related options that are available to community associations, including security services, access control systems, alarm systems, gates, and surveillance systems.   CAI's Express Access service allows homeowners, board members, and managers to quickly and easily request information or multiple proposals from the listed Service Providers!  Just go to the Service provider category you need, click the Express Access button, complete and submit the form.  It's as easy as that!  Service Provider Directory   May Educational Luncheon Reserve Today or Pay Tomorrow Reserves & Budgets Forecasting May 13, 2008 Fiesta Inn Resort 2100 S. Priest Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282 480.967.1441 MAP LEARN MORE