b'Suncoast Review is the quarterlypublication of the SuncoastChapter of the CommunityAssociations Institute. For storyand photo submissions, pleasecontact the offices of SuncoastChapter CAI at 727.345.0165.www.SuncoastCAI.comStay connected with us on social FALL WINTER 2022VOL. 16 NO. 63media @SuncoastCAISo, What IsCommunity Associations Institute?And How Can Suncoast CAI,Our Local Chapter, Help Me?Community Associations Institute towardsthisgoalbyidentifying(CAI) is an international member- and meeting the evolving needs ofshiporganizationdedicatedto theprofessionalsandvolunteersbuilding better communities. The who serve associations, by being aSuncoastChapterofCAI,a trusted forum for the collaborativenot-for-profitorganization,pro- exchange of knowledge and infor-videsinformation,educationand mation, and by helping our mem-resources to homeowner volunteers bers learn, achieve and excel. Ourwho govern communities, and the mission is to inspire professional-Suncoast CAI: professionalswhosupportthem. ism,effectiveleadershipandOur members include association responsiblecitizenshipidealsWe Are More Than board members and other home- reflectedinassociationsthatareJust Vendors. ownerleaders,communityman- preferred places to call home.SuncoastCAIBusinessPartner agers,associationmanagement Becomeamember,today.Ifmembers are indispensible to com- firms, and other professionals who youarealreadyamember,pleaseprovideproductsandservicesto remember to renew your member-mon-interestcommunities.More the associations.ship. Together, we are stronger. !than just vendors, our valued mem- Suncoast CAI serves commu-bersaregoodcorporatecitizens. nity associations and homeownersTheycontributetoSuncoast byadvancingexcellencethroughReview, speak at Suncoast CAI con- seminars,workshops,conferencesferencesandteachprofessional andeducationprograms,mostofdevelopment courses. Their involve- whichleadtoprofessionaldesig-mentwithSuncoastCAIisan nationsforcommunitymanagersinvestmentintheveryconceptof andotherindustryprofessionals.common-interestliving.Compared Wealsoadvocateonbehalfoftononmemberserviceproviders, common-interestcommunitiesSuncoast CAI Business Partnersare andindustryprofessionalsbeforegenerally more likely to understand theFloridalegislature,regulatorycommunityassociationoperations, bodies and the courts.which savesassociations money and It is our belief that homeownerreduces frustration for board mem- andcondominiumassociationsbersand community managers.should strive to exceed the expec-Continued on page 12 F tations of their residents. We work'