Sun City resident Pat Bosi was honored on February 20 at the CAI Illinois Condo-HOA Conference & Expo. During the event, Illinois’ premier gathering for community management, Bosi officially received her Dedicated Community Association Leader (DCAL) designation.
This honor highlights her devotion to the Community Associations Institute (CAI), an international organization that provides essential education and resources to homeowner volunteers and professionals who build better communities. The mission of CAI-IL is to provide education, legislative advocacy, and professional service resources to achieve excellence in community associations.
Sun City resident Pat Bosi receives her Dedicated Community Association Leader Certification. (Photo provided)
The DCAL program connects volunteers with industry experts to bridge the gap between daily operations and complex legislation. Kimberly Schmid, membership ambassador for CAI-IL, said, “It was a pleasure and honor to award Pat Bosi with her DCAL Certification. She has gone above and beyond for her community by receiving education to protect the Sun City Huntley HOA. It was so great to see her colleagues with her to join in on this celebration.”
The program recognizes leaders for their devotion while supplying them with the practical tools to run a successful association. By completing seven specialized courses, including “Governing Your Community” and “Essentials of Management,” any HOA community member can join the ranks of Illinois’ most Dedicated Community Association Leaders.
Bosi said, “I have always believed in perpetual learning, building new knowledge in new situations. When I was elected to the board, I knew there were knowledge and skills I could learn to ensure I serve my community to the best of my ability. One is never too old to learn; it energizes your mind and your life.”
Bosi has volunteered in the community since she moved here seven years ago.
Bosi said, “When I first moved into my neighborhood, my neighborhood Rep Norm Osth asked about my background, and when he found out I worked in the insurance industry, he urged me to volunteer for the Insurance Committee. I did, and I served on the committee for six years. I became the chair of the committee and then the board liaison.”
Bosi also served on the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee until she was selected to serve on the Sun City Board in 2025. Bosi is also the lead neighborhood 26 representative. She is active in the neighborhood, assisting on the committees for the neighborhood picnic and Christmas party.
Bosi said, “We have a great neighborhood. I enjoy participating in all the activities offered with my neighbors, from book club to card games and monthly dinners with my neighbors.”
Neighbor Rita Schank said, “Pat is amazing. When first moving into Del Webb, she served on the Insurance Board and eventually headed the department. She attends Village Board meetings and reports back to our neighborhood. She is a wonderful friend and neighbor to us all, and I feel privileged to have her as a friend.”
A dedicated member of the Lifestyle Committee, Bosi is furthering her expertise through CAI courses. She’s already signed up for the forthcoming Board Leader Development Workshop sessions at the end of March.
Kathy Culotta, a resident, said, “I think all members of the Sun City Board should be required to attend CAI and get their DCAL certification.”
Bosi’s dedicated approach to community service supports the collective goal of ensuring Sun City remains thriving.
