Sean D. Allen, Esq.
Allen Law Corp.
2025 Chapter President
Dear Members of the CAI Channel Islands Chapter, As we look forward to another exciting year, I am filled with enthusiasm and optimism for what lies ahead. Please take this moment to appreciate the contributions of our past president, Sabrina French, and the exceptional Board of Directors who served alongside her last year, as well as the invaluable work from our Executive Director, Leah Ross. Each of them brought unique talents, perspectives, and passions to the table, and together were able to achieve significant milestones for the chapter and its members. Last year our chapter membership continued to grow in numbers, and we exceeded our financial contribution goal to the California Legislative Action Committee (CLAC). We completed a total update of the chapter’s policies and procedures, updated awards voting procedures, revised committee chair requirements, and amended the process for election of the executive committee. This, combined with sound financial decisions and the addition of several new and successful events has cemented our success in 2024. As we turn the page and look ahead to the opportunities that await us in 2025, I am inspired by the potential we have to build on the foundation laid before. This year presents us with the chance to innovate, grow, and deepen our impact in meaningful ways. Together, we can reinforce the resources and support we provide to community association leaders, managers, and business partners, ensuring that our chapter remains at the forefront of the industry. To our members, I encourage each of you to take an active role in our chapter—whether by attending events, volunteering on committees, or simply connecting with fellow members to share insights and experiences. Your involvement is what makes our chapter thrive. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Leah or myself if you are interested in sharing your ideas and getting more involved. As we move forward, we will continue to stay true to our Mission Statement: to build better communities by providing education, resources, networking, and advocacy to our members. This year, we will tackle challenges as opportunities to learn and improve while celebrating achievements along the way. Together, we can make meaningful contributions to our communities and to our members. With that in mind, be on the lookout for our new initiative: “Why CAI?”. We will be interviewing managers, business partners, and community leaders at each event to better understand what CAI does for you and how our chapter can serve you better. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and experiences with our social media committee as they conduct these interviews at our chapter events. In closing, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for being part of this journey. To Sabrina and the 2024 Board, thank you for your incredible leadership and dedication. To the new Board and all of our members, I look forward to working alongside you as we create another year of success for our chapter. Here’s to an incredible 2025!
Sincerely,
Sean D. Allen, Esq.
2025 CAI Channel Islands Chapter President
