b'Suncoast CAI: We Are More Than Just Vendors.Continued from page 1:Compared to non-member service providers, Suncoast CAI About Community Associations Institute BusinessPartnersaregenerallymorelikelytoalsohave Since1973,CommunityAssociationsInstitute(CAI)hasproductsandservicesspecificallydesignedforcommunity been the leading provider of resources and information forassociations. They dont try to force fit generic solutions into homeowners, volunteer board leaders, professional managers,the community association model. andbusinessprofessionalsinthemorethan358,000Suncoast CAI members are attuned to community asso- homeownersassociations,condominiums,andhousingciation trends and in a betterposition to make recommenda- cooperativesintheUnitedStatesandmillionsoftions and suggestions that a non-CAIbusiness partner may communities worldwide. With more than 43,000 members,not even consider. A Suncoast CAI members experience with CAI works in partnership with 36 legislative action commit-othercommunityassociationsmeanstheyunderstandthe tees and 64 affiliated chapters within the U.S., Canada, Southnatureanddynamicsofcommunityassociations,andhow Africa, and the United Arab Emirates as well as with housingbest to serve them. Suncoast CAI members are familiar with leaders in several other countries, including Australia, Spain,community association management, governanceand best andtheUnitedKingdom.Aglobalnonprofit501(c)(6)practices. organization, CAI is the foremost authority in communityA Suncoast CAI member understands the roles of board associationmanagement,governance,education,andmembers, management professionalsand residents and the advocacy. CAIs mission is to inspire professionalism, effectiverelationshipsamongthem.ASuncoastCAI memberalso leadership,andresponsiblecitizenshipidealsreflectedinunderstandstheproperrequest-for-proposalandvetting community associations that are preferred places to call home. processes, as well as community association finances, includinginvoicing, budgets(operating, deferred and long-term) and AbouttheFoundationforCommunityAssociationreserve studies. Rest assured that a Suncoast CAI member is Research Theirmissionwith membership supportis toexposedtotheuniqueandevolvingaspectsofcommunity provide research-based information for homeowners, commu-associations through CAI education, publications and events. nityassociationboardmembers,communitymanagers,Importantly, a Suncoast CAI Business Partner sustains CAI developers,andotherstakeholders.TheFoundationsthrough their membership dues, sponsorships and advertising. inception has built a solid reputation for producing accurate,It is this support that helps keep our Suncoast CAI member- insightful, and timely information, and we continue to buildship,education and events more affordable for all members. on that legacy since 1975. !Professional Credentials for Managers and Companies AT-A-GLANCE Credential: Association Management Credential: Large-Scale Manager *Overview of credentialSpecialist (AMS)* (LSM)* requirements only.Background Requirements: Two (2) Background Requirements:Active **You must be an individualyears of direct community association PCAM plus 10 years of community manager member or the primarymanagement experience. association management experience. contact for a management companyCourse Requirements: At least two (2) Five (5) must be as a large-scale member of CAI to receive the mem-M-200 level courses (M-201M206) manager.ber discount on application fees forplus pass CMCA exam.*** Course Requirements: CAI Large- individual manager credentials.Scale Managers Workshop or M-340. ***TheCertified Manager ofCredential: Professional Community Community Associations (CMCA)Association Manager (PCAM)* Credential: Accredited Association exam is provided by the CommunityBackground Requirements: Five (5) Management Company(AAMC) * Association Managers International years of direct community association Background Requirements: Three (3) Board (CAMICB). More information management experience. years of verified experienc providing can be found at their website.Course Requirements: All six (6) M- community association management Your company must be a manage-200 level courses plus pass CMCA services plus a PCAM leader plus cre- ment company member to receive theexam*** plus pass the Case Study. dentialed staff. member discount on application feesCourse Requirements:ndividual staff for the AAMC accreditation. I !members must meet requirementsaccording to their credentials.12 - Suncoast Review Fall Winter 2022 www.SuncoastCAI.com'