CAI - Orange County Chapter

Ready to take the next step in your community management career? 📚✨

Join CAI-OC’s upcoming CMCA Study Group and gain the knowledge, confidence, and strategies you need to prepare for the CMCA exam. Whether you’re just starting your certification journey or looking for a focused refresher, this interactive session is designed to help you succeed.

Learn from experienced industry professionals, review key exam concepts, practice sample questions, and connect with fellow managers working toward the same goal. Plus, attendees joining in person will enjoy lunch! 🍽️

📅 Friday, July 10th
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 CAI-OC Office or via Zoom

Invest in your future and take one step closer to earning your CMCA designation! 💼

Congratulations to all who have recently obtained their CMCA, AMS and CIRMS designations in April and May 2026! We're so proud of you.

Great community managers are not just great, they're educated! Education provides managers with the skills to lead, inspire and effectively manage the challenges of working within your community. From your CMCA to your PCAM, these designations make you even more prepared to tackle the HOA world.

If you are interested in getting your designations, visit our website to learn more at www.caioc.org.

Please join us in welcoming our new CAI-OC members who joined between April and May 2026!🎉 We’re so excited to have you on board and be a part of the CAI-OC community and are happy to see our family grow.

Did you know that the Orange County Regional Chapter is recognizing and rewarding CAI members who actively recruit colleagues, clients, and fellow professionals to join CAI? Recruit one new member and have that new member include your name on the membership application. You will both be entered into a monthly gift card drawing. Just like that...you both win!

If you are looking to become a member, please email [email protected]

Wildfire preparedness is becoming one of the most important conversations in community associations - and this luncheon is bringing together the experts leading the charge. 🔥🏡

Join us for CAI-OC’s Educational Luncheon & Mini Trade Show: Fire Hardening Strategies and learn practical, proactive ways communities can better protect their properties, residents, and future. From risk mitigation insights to real-world strategies, this is a discussion you won’t want to miss.

Hear from industry-leading speakers:
🎤 Sara Hardin, CMCA, AMS, FirstService Residential
🎤 Matthew C. Boomhower, AIA, Esq., Southern Cross Property Consultants
🎤 John R. MacDowell, CCAL, Esq., Fiore Racobs & Powers, A PLC

📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Hilton Costa Mesa

Connect with fellow professionals, explore the mini trade show, and walk away with valuable knowledge that can make a real impact in your communities. Register now at caioc.org!

Looking to grow your network and get more involved with CAI-OC? 🤝✨

Join us for our New & Prospective Member Power Hour and discover how to make the most of your CAI membership! Whether you’re brand new or considering joining, this is a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals, learn about member benefits, and get plugged into the community.

📅 June 18, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 1971 E. 4th St., Ste. 280, Santa Ana, CA

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💼☕

The newest issue of OC View has arrived! ✨📖

From celebrating the incredible moments at the CAI-OC Awards Gala to sharing timely insights on community association insurance and practical guidance for replacing outdated electrical panels, this issue is packed with valuable industry perspectives and community highlights.

Thank you to everyone who continues to make the CAI-OC community so impactful, collaborative, and inspiring. We’re proud to be part of the conversation shaping the future of community associations.

Read more: https://www.caioc.org/chapter-magazine/may-june-oc-view

Get ready for a night full of laughs, great company, and giving back! 🎤😂Join us on June 16th for Comedy Night at the Irvine Improv, hosted by CAI Orange County and Be Like Alex. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of comedy while supporting a great cause - a portion of the proceeds will benefit CLAC.

📍 Irvine Improv
🗓️ June 16, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Seats are limited, so grab your tickets before prices increase after June 2nd! 🎟️

Tomorrow is the last day to make a difference! 🧷💛

We’re proud to support the HomeAid Essentials “Diaper Our Bottoms” Diaper Drive benefiting babies and toddlers experiencing homelessness throughout our community. Every diaper donation helps provide comfort, care, and dignity to families in need.

Join us in giving back before the drive ends tomorrow, May 27th! 👶✨