Advocacy Week 2023 with CAI-CLAC

Working collaboratively with all eight California chapters, CAI-CLAC is excited to announce Advocacy Week 2023: Your Voice, Our Mission. During this 4-day virtual event, CAI-CLAC’s lobbyist, Louie Brown and California community association homeowners, managers and business partners come together at virtual briefing sessions to learn how CAI-CLAC is working in Sacramento on their behalf in 2023.

“We look forward to another successful Virtual Advocacy Week. This year we have the opportunity to work together, start building relationships with 35 newly elected legislators and introduce them to CAI CLAC. Join us and represent the 50,000+ people who live in, work with and support California’s community associations.”

– Kieran J. Purcell, Esq., CCAL, CAI-CLAC Chair

2023 Advocacy Week Schedule

Legislative sessions are scheduled with each California Chapter, local legislators and their staff. If you have any questions, you can contact Wendy Van Messel at office@caiclac.com.

(Subject to Change)

Monday, April 24

8:00 a.m. | Zoom Check-In | Mix and Mingle with Your Colleagues and Peers

8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Welcome Orientation & How a Bill Becomes a Law (recommended for first timers) Hosted by CAI-CLAC Chair and Legislative Co-Chairs, this insightful presentation reminds attendees “How a Bill Becomes a Law.” All attendees are encouraged to attend.

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | CAI National Legislative Update with Q&A
Presented by Dawn Bauman, CAE, CAI National Senior Vice President of Government Affairs

9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Brief Break: Stretch Yours Legs, Grab a Fresh Cup of Coffee or Check with Your Team at Your Office

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Bill Discussion and Strategy with CAI-CLAC’s Legislative Team
This presentation is a must-attend for anyone planning to meet virtually with legislators. This portion will be led by CAI-CLAC’s Advocate Louie Brown, Task-Force Leaders, and members of the CAI-CLAC Executive Committee. We will discuss what bills are on the forefront, CAI-CLAC’s position, and strategies on how to approach legislators and their staff.

Chapter Legislative Sessions Begin
CAI California Local Legislative Virtual Chapter Visits will each start with an introduction session. CAI Advocate, Louie Brown, will announce which legislators’ attendees will meet with, who your team leader/s will be and share any last-minute talking points to discuss with your local legislators or staff. Our goal is for each chapter to meet with two (2) to three (3) legislators during your scheduled session time.

Attendees are not required to attend all eight (8) chapter meetings, however, are welcome to do so. If you are not able to participate at your local chapter’s virtual event, feel free to attend any chapter session that works best for you.

11:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Channel Islands Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting

2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Greater Inland Empire Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting

Tuesday, April 25

California North Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting | 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Coachella Valley Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting | 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Greater Los Angeles Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting | 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 26

Bay Area/Central California Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting | 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Orange County Regional Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting | 11:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

San Diego Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting | 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 27

8:30 a.m. | Zoom Check-In | Mix and Mingle with Your Colleagues and Peers

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Chapter Virtual Legislative Meeting Debriefs
CAI-CLAC Advocate, Louie Brown, will call on an attendee or two from each chapter virtual meeting to summarize their virtual legislative visits. This debrief is extremely important and very insightful. The CAI-CLAC team utilizes feedback from our attendees to further strategize and plan next steps in our advocacy efforts. CAI-CLAC values your input!

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Brief Break: Stretch Yours Legs, Grab a Fresh Cup of Coffee or Check with Your Team at Your Office

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Keynote Speaker: California Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara Meet Mr. Lara here

10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | CAI-CLAC 2022 Volunteer Awards – a chance to congratulate and cheer on industry peers for their efforts!