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40 Years

Community Association Institute

Indiana Chapter • 1986–2026

Empowering Indiana Communities. Enriching Indiana Lives.


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Lunch & Learn

Condo Maintenance 101

Practical guidance for maintaining condo communities, identifying common issues, and making smarter repair decisions.

Condo maintenance questions can get complicated fast.

Who is responsible? What needs immediate attention? When should a manager escalate an issue?

Join us for Condo Maintenance 101, a practical lunch-and-learn focused on Indiana condominium maintenance, exterior systems, and smarter repair decision-making.

🛠 Topics Include

  • Roofs, siding, balconies, drainage, and exterior maintenance
  • Common responsibility and insurance questions
  • Warning signs managers and boards should not ignore
  • Practical maintenance and repair guidance for condo communities

📅 Event Details

Thursday, June 11
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Michaelis Corporation
1102 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202

👷 Presented By

Tamara Chafey, CMCA, AMS
Ardsley Management Corporation

Jacob Reks
Beacon Painting & Repairs

Bring Your Lunch.
Bring Your Questions.

We hope you can join us for this informative and practical session.

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2026 Legislative Update Event
Indiana Legislative Action Committee

2026 Legislative Update Event

A professional legal and legislative briefing focused on the issues impacting Indiana community associations, homeowner associations, and condominium communities.

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Date
Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Time
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
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Location
Fishers Municipal Center Theater
1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, Indiana
☕ Registration & Networking Begin at 8:15 a.m.

Event Overview

Please join us in person for a timely discussion of the latest updates from the 2025–2026 Indiana Legislative Session, including key bills affecting Indiana community associations and proposed changes to homeowner association and condominium laws.

This year’s program will feature a distinguished panel of legislators who will provide insight into current legislative priorities, legal considerations, and the challenges and opportunities facing community associations throughout Indiana.

This is an important opportunity for board members, community managers, business partners, and association leaders to stay informed on the legal and policy issues that may directly impact their communities.

Register Now

Registration: $30 for Members | $45 for Nonmembers

Included: Continental breakfast, networking, and full event program.

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

 

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CAI Indiana Chapter






Volunteers are essential to the success of community associations. According to the Foundation for Community Association Research, 101.5 million hours of service are performed each year by homeowner board and committee volunteers, at a value of $3.4 billion.

Whether you’re new to volunteer leadership or want a comprehensive overview of the basics, CAI is here to help.

Our free Community Association Living course is designed specifically for you. The course offers several resources to help community association board members get up to speed on the fundamentals of governance. Click here for more and to register...



🌟 Step Up & Lead with CAI Indiana!

Whether you're ready to serve on a committee or pursue a future board leadership role, CAI Indiana offers meaningful opportunities to expand your professional network, develop leadership skills, and help shape the future of our chapter and industry.

Committee Opportunities

Join Education, Golf, Expo, Legislative, Membership, Marketing, or Outreach committees. Help create impactful programs, strengthen member engagement, and support chapter growth.

Board Leadership Positions

Take your service to the next level by helping guide chapter strategy, governance, advocacy, and long-term success as part of CAI Indiana’s leadership team.

🚀 Build your resume   |   🤝 Expand your network   |   💼 Lead with purpose




5 Records Retention Steps - HOA Resources
Missing Community Files? Start Here!

Community association records missing or scattered? Decisions not being recorded? Homeowners insisting on promises that lack an evidence trail? Start improving your documentation with these five essential steps.

Step 1: Acceptance and Assessment

Take stock by categorizing missing information. Critical gaps involve legal documents, financial records, and compliance certifications. Operational gaps include undocumented board decisions, contracts, and maintenance histories. Historical gaps encompass past architectural decisions, community events, and previous rules. Prioritize efforts to create a realistic picture of work ahead.

Step 2: Focus on Present Stability

Ensure new decisions are properly recorded. Create standardized board action summaries that capture what was decided, why, and any alternatives considered. Send confirmation emails after informal decisions and set reminders for follow-ups. Standardize language for common situations.

Step 3: Build Allies

Work together with board secretaries, community managers, and business partners. Define responsibilities for documenting interactions, create a simple decision tree for money, property changes, or rule exceptions, and establish consistent electronic file naming for quick retrieval.

Step 4: Address Historical Gaps

Once current operations are stable, tackle historical documentation gaps. Obtain critical documents from attorneys, accountants, and banks. Conduct photo audits and create historical practices documents. Invite residents to share knowledge about past community practices.

Step 5: Transform Documentation into Leadership

Use mature documentation systems to demonstrate foresight and leadership. Develop structured transition plans, risk assessments, and long-term strategies for preserving institutional knowledge through video explanations, annotated maps, and systematic processes.

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What Members & Partners Are Saying About CAI Indiana

Executive insights on education, networking, and community impact

“CAI Indiana has been instrumental in helping me grow professionally as a community association leader. From legislative updates to networking events, every opportunity has strengthened my ability to serve boards and homeowners more effectively.”

— Sarah

“The education and resources provided by CAI Indiana are unmatched. Whether you’re a manager, board member, or vendor, CAI creates meaningful connections that directly improve the communities we support.”

— Michael

“As a business partner, CAI Indiana has opened doors to valuable relationships that go far beyond traditional networking. The events are engaging, professional, and consistently provide real opportunities for collaboration.”

— Jennifer

“Being involved with CAI Indiana has allowed me to stay ahead of industry trends, legislative changes, and best practices. It’s more than an organization—it’s a support system for professionals dedicated to excellence.”

— David

“CAI Indiana’s events consistently bring together the right people, the right resources, and the right conversations. It has been a cornerstone in expanding both my knowledge and professional network.”

— Amanda

Vendor Testimonial – Pyles Pools

“As a long-standing business partner with CAI, we greatly appreciate the opportunities it provides for networking and building relationships. At our recent TopGolf event, John Pyle and I had the chance to meet and connect with property managers in person—something we likely wouldn’t experience without CAI.

These events allow us to put faces to names and strengthen the connections we rely on daily.

For us, the greatest benefit of being part of CAI is the ability to network, collaborate, and engage within a community of resources. It’s this sense of connection that makes CAI so valuable.

We are excited to see CAI continue to grow because, together, we can build stronger communities and learn from one another.

Thank you for hosting such a successful event—we look forward to many more!”

— John





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