The value of a CAI membership continues to become invaluable. The level of services and expertise you receive is second to none! 

Our 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 is growing daily! There are more than 17,000 individuals and organizations that belong to CAI, all providing opportunities to network and exchange ideas and information. Our Chapter’s membership is comprised of over 600 community members, professionals, and service members.

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 council and committee structure.

Resources = Education

One of the most valuable benefits of membership is a  subscription to our quarterly magazine, Common Interest, the Chapter’s most educational resource, dedicated to providing quality, expert articles and information about the daily operations and issues community association managers and volunteers face. Subscriptions are available. 

In addition, 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 Membership 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.

A progressive communication tool, www.cai-illinois.org is the Chapter’s Web site, which supplies industry related news, upcoming events, and jurisdictional legislative information. CAI National’s Web site, 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 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. The Annual Legal Update reviews current legislative issues and law changes, and legislative updates appear regularly in our monthly newsletter.

CAI Administers nationally recognized designation programs, which recognize those professionals in the community association industry who have met required levels of experience and education.

The Annual Conference & Trade Show is an all-day educational opportunity to gain knowledge and experience related to both common and difficult problems encountered while managing or volunteering with your community. The accompanying trade show provides a venue to find out what new and innovative products/services are available to the association industry. This is an event you don’t want to miss! Join us on January 14, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare at 9300 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont for our 24th annual Conference and Trade Show.

Professional Network Available for Your Association

• A valuable network of associations and professionals can provide you with cutting edge information and resources to assist you and your Board in effectively running your association. 
• High-value advertising space available in the Chapter Directory & magazine
• Gain exposure by writing industry-related articles for submission into our magazine 
• Chapter Web site with up to the minute information and interactive opportunities.
• Free information and referral services for problem solving and difficult questions.
• Leadership Development, Board training and orientation programs
• More than 25 years of reference publications and GAPs available for purchase or preview in the Chapter’s library.
• Sponsorship packages for all size business or associations, designed to assist you in maximizing your valuable marketing dollars.

Join CAI Today to take advantage of these benefits!