The chapter continues to offer new programs and services to meet the ever-shifting needs of our members throughout New England.
In 2005 the Strategic Planning Task Force embarked upon a project that lead to the adoption of a 2006-2009 strategic plan which has transformed the CAI New England chapter over the past three years. Throughout all New England states a record number of programs have been held with attendance numbers that have exceeded expectations. In less than two years legislative action committees in the states of R.I. and Maine have been established with the R.I. LAC having successfully passed a super lien law and the Maine LAC hoping to accomplish similar legislative success in the 2009 legislative session.
More local programs and resources combined with new member services have lead to an increase in CAI membership and condo media readership throughout New England.

More and more people are waking up to the benefits of CAI and taking an active part in spearheading new initiatives through the chapters 14 committees. The chapter has regional representation through its state regional committees as well as representatives from all chapter states on the CAI-NE board of directors and condo media board. There's never been a better time to catch the excitement of the CAI New England chapter or to be a part of this growing organization. To provide members with information about how you can be more involved and the many benefits both personally and professionally to serving on a chapter committee, chapter president-elect Jared McNabb and I invite members to join us on Thursday, November 20th for a 10 a.m. conference call where we will outline the goals of the chapter, discuss the role of chapter committees and answer questions of prospective volunteers about time commitments and individual committee member responsibilities. For the toll-free dial in number for this call contact me at 781-237-9020 x13. The chapter has much to be thankful for and during these uncertain economic times, we need to come together to continue to support our mission to foster strong, vibrant, communities.

In the spirit of the season, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving as we all take a moment to reflect upon what each of us has to be thankful for.

Richard Brooks is the 2008 president of CAI N.E. chapter and partner at Marcus, Errico, Emmer and Brooks, Braintree, Mass.