b"RECOGNITION BREAKFAST by Laura Hagan, CEDCommunity Associations Institute is a National Habitat for Humanity is the Suncoast ChaptersEducation Organization that was established in 1973. charity of choice. Throughout the year, we have aThe Suncoast chapter was formed in 1978.sponsor and raffle at all of our breakfast programs.When it comes to legislation, continuing educa- All of the proceeds from that raffle are donated totion, social events and business leads, Suncoast CAI is the local Habitat for Humanity. Thanks to all of ourhere to support you. Weve been here for 45 years and generous contributors, over the years! that says a lot about an organization's importance and Our cumulative donations given to Habitat forrelevance in the industry.Humanity is now over $95,000.00!The SuncoastChapter is proud to be part of Habitat forHumanitys lifetime of giving at the FoundationLevel. In 2022, the Suncoast Chapter and all of itsgenerous contributors raised $1840.00. Member Pet Contest We thought it would be fun to send an e-news toour members asking them to share a photo of theirpets. We were overwhelmed with the immediateOur annual recognition breakfast was held on response. These photos appeared on the cover of theThursday, January12, 2023.We recognized: summer issue of Suncoast Review. The issue, as wellas all of our Suncoast Review issues, can be seen on2022 Diamond Chapter Sponsors:our website at www.suncoastcai.comFrom the response of your photo submissions, werealized that we had an opportunity, as an organiza-tion, to once again help make a difference in ourcommunity. We created an online photo contest formembers to vote on all of the pet photos.We were thrilled by the responses we received ofthe photos and loving words submitted by our mem-bers. It is no surprise to any of us how important petsare to families. Three pets were selectedfirst, secondand third placebased on the number of votes, andeach received prizes including a gift certificate to adog-friendly restaurant, a one-year subscription toBlue Stream FiberThe New Barker dog magazine and more.Centennial Bank Of course, the real winners of our contest areCIT a Division of First Citizens Bank the shelter animalscats and dogs alike, who areFieldstone Landscape Services waiting at Pet Pal Animal Shelter and Friends ofResource Pavement Group Strays for their forever homes. The contest raisedRight Way Elevator Maintenance $2200.00, which was split between the two organiza-The Falcon Group tions to support their efforts through education,The Sherwin Williams Company affordable veterinary care, and pet-friendly housingTruist Association Services and communities. Thank you to all of those whoUSI Insurance Services submitted photos. It was a lot of fun! 6 - Suncoast Review Spring 2023 www.SuncoastCAI.com"