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Blue Ribbon Community Recognition Program

CAI's Blue Ribbon Community Program recognizes communities that are committed to developing and maintain standards, encourage community participation, maintain fiscal stability and positively impact the quality of life for the residents. Not every association successfully creates a community within its borders. Those that do are truly Blue Ribbon Communities. 

BLUE RIBBON SUBMISSION CRITERIA:

CAI membership required.


Applicants may be asked to supply additional supporting documentation.


Blue Ribbon communities are required to submit a renewal application every (3) years. Non-Renewing communities are not authorized to continue using the Blue Ribbon sign, logo or name in any manner.


An independent review panel will review applications. If any applying association does not qualify upon first submission, the association will be advised as to what areas(s) need improvement. Associations may respond within 90 days at no additional charge. If no response is received within 90 days, the applicant may resubmit a new application with appropriate fee.


Communities who are awarded the Blue Ribbon rating will receive a certificate suitable for framing. Each association approved as a Blue Ribbon Community will be recognized for their achievement by South Carolina CAI.


DISCLAIMER


The Blue Ribbon Community Program indicates to professionals, business partners and existing and prospective owners that the community follows basic and open policies and procedures. Associations participating in this or any other program sponsored by the chapter remain responsible for their own liability and the liability of their volunteers, officers, and employees. In determining that a community qualifies for the Blue Ribbon rating, the chapter evaluates procedures and practices of the association for general conformance with industry standards based upon answers in a questionnaire developed by the chapter and certain supporting documentation. The chapter does not have the resources to investigate the accuracy of information supplied by the association and does not do so. No one is entitled to rely on the Blue Ribbon Community program as an indicator of the fiscal stability or proper operation of the association for any other purpose.
 

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS (must be clearly named)


ALL governing documents - Master Deed or CC&R's, Bylaws, and Amendments [download]


Insurance as required from the association’s governing documents [download]

(i.e. Extracted provisions from governing documents for minimum insurance requirements)


Insurance Certificate for all insurance policies [download]


Capital and Operating Budget [download]


Most recent Reserve Study or comparable evaluation [download]


Independent Review or Audit (not compiled) [download]
 

APPLICATION FEES:


The Blue Ribbon status is valid for a period of three years. The price is $200 (CAI members only).


Blue Ribbon Communities can renew for a flat $50.00 renewal fee.


Make proper payment here: Click Here to Make Payment

South Carolina Chapter Of Community Associations Institute

Toll Free: 877-588-5010 • www.cai-sc.org • info@cai-sc.net

Upon completion of this form, we will provide a link to upload files.

Blue Ribbon Community Association Application
* ASSOCIATION NAME (as should be seen on plaque etc.)
0/250
* APPLICATION DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
0/50

COMMUNITY INFORMATION
* COMPLETE NAME OF ASSOCIATION
0/250
* CITY/TOWNSHIP AND COUNTY
0/250
* STREET ADDRESS
0/250
* CITY, STATE, ZIPCODE
0/250
* MAILING ADDRESS
0/250
* CONTACT PERSON
0/50
* PHONE
0/50
* FAX
0/50
* EMAIL
0/50
* TYPE OF COMMUNITY (check all that apply)
* MANAGED BY

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS SECTION
* 1. Minutes are kept for Owners meetings.
* 2. Minutes are kept for Board/Trustee meetings.
* 3. The association prepares an annual budget in accordance with the governing documents.
* 4. Annual membership meetings are held in accordance with governing documents.
* 5. There is an opportunity for the unit owners to give input before or during meetings.
* 6. The association holds an annual election of directors.
* 7. Board meetings are held regularly or as otherwise required by the governing documents.
* 8. Before each board meeting, board members receive an agenda, minutes of the previous meeting, financials, and other appropriate reports.
* 9. Board meetings may be attended by owners, except when the board meets in executive session.
* 10. The association has General Liability insurance (Please attached a copy of insurance certificate)
* 11. This amount meets or exceeds the minimum amount stated in documents.
* 12. The association has D&O Liability Insurance. (Please attached a copy of insurance certificate)
* 13. This amount meets or exceeds the minimum amount stated in documents.
* 14. The association maintains a current record of Resolutions that is consistent with its meeting minutes.
* 15. The board provides orientation kits to new board members.
* 16. The association procures competitive bids for contracts, as a general procedure.
* 17. Prior to entering into contract, Contractors are required to present copy of insurance certificate and licensure, if required.
* 18. The association has active committees that provide reports to the board.
* 19. The board application requirements support a community of diplomacy. If yes, please provide a copy of the board member application requirements.

FINANCIAL SECTION
* 1. The association has adopted an annual budget and, at least 30 days prior to implementation has provided a written copy to all owners.
* 2A. Has the association received either a Management Recommendation Letter or a Clients Advisory Comments Letter with negative comments from an auditor? ( If yes, please provide copies.)
* 2B. If yes, has your community taken any steps to address any internal control weakness as noted by the author? (Please provide proof of corrective measures. Note: A community’s failures to address / correct internal control weaknesses will cause the community to fail this application.)
* 3. If not part of general liability, the association has a fidelity bond for persons who have access to association funds.
* 4. The association has performed or updated a Reserve Study or other comparable evaluation in the past three years using an independent reserve professional.
* 5A. The association is funding reserves as recommended by a professional.
* 5B. The total amount currently in the association's reserve
0/50
* 6A. The association has had a non-weather related special assessment in the past three years.
* If yes, please list amount of assessment (if not applicable please fill in N/A)
0/50
* 6B. If yes (to 6A), please note the age of the community and the reason for assessment.
0/250
* 7. Association contracts for audit or accounting services in accordance with the governing documents.
* Please check which services are required by governing documents and provide a copy of the most recent:
* 8. As of this application date, there are (Number) more than 60 days overdue with assessment. (please fill in below)
0/50
* Total overdue assessments from the above _____%
0/50
* 9. Does the association have a written policy on the approval and payment of invoices? If yes, please provide a copy of the policy.

RULES ENFORCEMENT, ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL,

COMMUNICATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING SECTION
* 1. The association has written rules other than those contained in the Declaration and By-Laws.
* 2. The association has written architectural guidelines.
* 3. The association has written policies for handling rule enforcement.
* 4. The association affords alleged violators due process.
* 5. The association communicates with owners via:
* 6. The association informs non-owner occupants of rules and rule revisions by the following methods:
0/250

Questions 7 and 8 attempt to identify special programs or services which the association offers to improve the quality of the association and/or make your community stand apart and worthy of the Blue Ribbon award.
* 7. Please describe what special educational, environmental, recreational, social, and/or special events/programs the association sponsors.
0/500
* 8. Please describe what special community services such as transportation, town watch, in-unit repairs, security, ect. the association provides. Attach additional pages if necessary.
0/500

VERIFICATION
* Name
0/50
* Position/Title
0/50
* Electronic Signature (Type your name)
0/50
* Date of Application (MM/DD/YYYY)
0/50
* Phone
0/50
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