Here, you can find answers to the most common questions and a direct link to the most needed resources. For any other needs, please reach out to Event Organizer, Hannah Engber, at hengber@caionline.org.
Elected Officials and their staff can find answers to common legislative questions here: caionline.org/LegislatorCorner
Where and when is the Summit?
The CAI 2023 Advocacy Summit is being held on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023 from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM in Washington, D.C.
What will I be doing?
This event is an opportunity to advocate on behalf of the community association housing model with your legislators. CAI will schedule 3 meetings for you, each about 20-30 minutes: one with your Representative, and one with each of your Senators to discuss the legislative priorities that affect your home and business.
Will I meet with my members of Congress personally?
Members of Congress have very busy schedules. Between votes, committee hearings, and meetings with other constituents, their time is scheduled down to the minute. They may spend the whole meeting with you, two minutes, or not at all. We always request that the members of Congress be present at the meeting, but you may also meet with staff who are subject matter experts and influential in helping Congress members develop their positions.
Do I make my own appointments?
No, the CAI staff will schedule meetings on your behalf. Attendees should register for the CAI Advocacy Summit with the address where they are registered to vote. CAI's Government and Public Affairs team will match a participant's voting address against our congressional database to request appointments with your elected officials.
If you have a personal relationship with your Member and prefer to schedule the meeting, please let us know by emailing government@caionline.org. Otherwise, CAI will schedule your meetings and provide you with the materials necessary to be effective advocates.
How do I register for CAI's 2023 Advocacy Summit?
Registration is now open. CAI members must register to attend the 2023 Advocacy Summit.
Is it ok to discuss topics other than the identified "asks"?
While a personal anecdote that supports our legislative “asks" can be impactful, members of Congress are very busy and in order to be respectful of their time (and potential differences in politics/backgrounds), it is important to stick to the talking points or “asks" and not use the time as a platform to bring in other issues. This helps to maintain the integrity of the meeting and ensure that CAI members are seen as knowledgeable and useful resources on policy issues.
How much does it cost to attend?
Registration for the 2023 Advocacy Summit is complimentary for a limited time!
How should I prepare for the Summit?
CAI has a plethora of resources. For first-time advocates, check out the following assets to get started: