CCI – Your National Condo Connection

...To the Network

Chapters and members belong to the only unified, national organization promoting the interests of the condominium community
Both members and Chapters benefit from development and sharing of professional best practices from the national network
Publication of quarterly national newsletter updates you and your members on condominium issues and activities across the country and in individual Chapters
Your members can access conferences and seminars held by any Chapter in the country at the reduced members' rate
National branding builds awareness of Chapter roles in the condominium community and of member quality/knowledge within Chapters
National awards (Hall of Fame, Chapter of the Year, Best Newsletter, Fellows, Distinguished Service Awards) highlight the contribution of members and Chapters to the condominium community and to CCI
National facilitates discussion and development of a common position amongst Chapters on shared issues (e.g. taxation, legislative changes, etc.)
National surveys (e.g. poll of professional members on CRA treatment of condominium revenues, member survey on proposed National Flag of Canada Act) provide important ways of gathering information from across the country to create resources or establish official CCI positions

Use of the national brand promotes Chapter and member identity
The ACCI program, by becoming more accessible, helps you build membership amongst condominium professionals and gives them a tool to promote their expertise
National Spring Meeting, rotating annually amongst Chapters, provides excellent networking and Chapter development opportunities
National electronic survey platform available to Chapters to identify member needs, perceptions and concerns

National produces materials to support Chapters in education, networking, professionalism, representation and recruitment
National provides the Chapter manual to assist Chapters with operations
National website provides members' only access to resource materials, legal articles, archive of national newsletters, and the Rooftop Forum
National virtual boardroom facilitates sharing of Chapter resources and successful strategies (e.g. Education Courses, Seminar Topics, etc.)
National branding materials provide valuable promotional tools to Chapters
National publications (e.g. Canadian Condominium Legislation: A Coast to Coast Comparison and Reserve Funding for Condominiums: Provincial Legislation and Commentary on Local Practice) provide high quality information for members
National press releases (e.g. "National Condominium Association Expresses Concern About Flag Act") establish positions and promote dialogue on issues of concern

Chapter participation in management of CCI nationally assured by equal representation on National Council (by-law revision in 2009)
Chapter concerns/inputs discussed at national level during semi-annual National Council and monthly National Executive Board meetings

Chapter financial and membership health assured through quarterly statistical and annual financial audit reviews by National Finance Committee
National Membership Committee, with voluntary participation by Chapter Membership Chairs, developing and implementing shared membership development tools – standardized membership application, member database template, three new promotional pieces; reintroduction of Ambassador Program supported by related marketing tools for Chapters wishing to use it as a recruitment program

National obtained government ruling that taxes do not apply on condominium corporation reserves
Development of letters to government (e.g. Saskatchewan) on legislative changes
Facilitation of interprovincial communication amongst government condominium regulators through semiannual luncheon and meetings
Promotion of CCI positions to government through National Government Relations Committee
Provision of tools for provincial governments on national condominium issues through publications (e.g. Canadian Condominium Legislation: A Coast to Coast Comparison, Reserve Funding for Condominiums: Provincial Legislation and Commentary on Local Practice)
National maintains relationships with other national organizations (e.g. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, National Home Builders Association) on condominium issues
National has entered into an agreement with the American Community Association Institute (CAI) to share resources and best practices, thereby strengthening both organizations and their respective Chapters

Hot line for Chapter support and to share strategies for sustained efforts
"How-to" manual for Chapter formation and action guides for specific Chapter activities (National Policy and Procedure Manual, Chapter Manual, Branding Manual)
Consultation, strategic planning and Chapter leadership development
Development of specially designed templates for Chapter communication and promotion materials
Visits by National Directors and staff to bolster National presence at the Chapter level, as needed
Annual training and orientation teleconferences for Administrators and new National Directors
Annual Chapter Governance Clinic on topics of interest (membership development, newsletters, privacy issues, Ambassador Program, etc.)

National hosts many Chapter websites on a complimentary basis
Chapters can access webmaster services at reduced rates through national operations services
Commercial and Directors & Officers liability insurance provided to meet all Chapter needs through the national umbrella policies
National pays travel and accommodation costs for Chapter representatives to attend semi-annual National Council meetings and associated seminars/workshops
National grants available on approved application for Chapters in financial need