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November/December 2025

Equipped for Success

By Michael Cuglietta

Community association volunteers flourish when they have information, tools, and resources at their disposal. Should education and training be mandated?

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Feature Articles

Publication

Handle with Care

Ruth O. Katz, ESQ | Nura Rafati, ESQ.
Community association boards need to be thoughtful and deliberate when cons ...
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Publication

The Body Politic

Sandy Denton, CMCA, LSM, PCAM | John Krueger | Kimberly Lilley, CMCA, CIRMS | Lisa Magill, ESQ.
Everyone has a voice in legislative advocacy. Get involved and help protect ...
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Crystal Clear

Holly Lull, CMCA, AMS
Crafting straightforward policies for community association boards is essen ...
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Blind Spots

Cynthia Jones, ESQ. and Adam Beaudoin, ESQ.
Community association board members and managers can sidestep potential gov ...
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Departments

Your Turn

Member Pulse - How would you rate your community's financial health? Do homeowners understand the purpose of regular assessments and funding reserves? Perspectives - Supporting and enhancing women in the industry. The value of CAI education. Your Story - connecting with the community. 

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Homefront

Community service — revitalizing LA-area playground. Special assessment protection. Affordable housing - ADUs. Fiduciary duty - pickleball court debacle.

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Nuts and Bolts

Traffic calming.

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Ask the Experts

Boards behaving badly.

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Background

Meet Michelle Baldry, RS. She believes the information and knowledge that can be gleaned from data are illuminating and necessary.

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Member Pulse

Does your community offer the option of online voting?

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