Long Island chapter of Community Associations Institute recognized-having largest chapter growth

The Long Island Chapter of Community Associations Institute (CAI) was recognized as having the largest chapter growth in the country, an impressive 19% in 2010, at their Annual Conference and Exposition at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Fla. The Long Island Chapter's past president, Peter Dumelle, vice president of business & professional banking at M & T Bank, was very optimistic for the chapter's potential as he said, "We keep on trying to expand the role of CAI on Long Island, and continue to grow the Chapter". President elect Frank Socci, Jr., principal of NAI Long Island accepted the award on behalf of the chapter. Community Associations Institute (CAI) Community Associations Institute is a national, nonprofit 501 (6) association created in 1973 to provide education and resources to America's 231,000 residential condominium, cooperative and homeowner associations and related professionals and service providers. The Institute is dedicated to fostering vibrant, responsive, competent community associations that promote harmony, community and responsible leadership. # # #