CAI-NJ October 2020

Community Trends ® October 2020

2020 CAI-NJ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO ISSUE

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In This Issue

• Virtual Conference & Expo Schedule • In the Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity • NewRegulations for Common Interest Communities Concerning Elections and Board Meetings • ....and more

The Community Associations Institute New Jersey chapter would like to thank its 2020 Ultimate Partners below. For more information on our sponsorships, please contact CAI-NJ at 609-588-0030 or info@cainj.org.

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THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS

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A Message from Jessica Kizmann, CPA — 2020 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo Chair By Jessica Kizmann, CPA WilkinGuttenplan

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2020 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo Schedule & Information

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Management Trends: In the Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity By Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, CPM RCP Management Company, AAMC, AMO

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New Regulations for Common Interest Communities Concerning Elections and Board Meetings By Tana Bucca, Esq. Becker

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EXTRAS President’s Corner Looking Ahead

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CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

Legislative Update

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Your Voice is Key for NJ-LAC and CA-PAC

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Chapter Trends

Photos from Past CAI-NJ Conference & Expos

National Trends

2020 Shoot the Cover Photo Contest

New Members

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CAI Membership Application

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Community Trends ® Article Submission Guidelines

NEW REGULATIONS!

2020 Ultimate Partner Listings

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CAI-NJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

VICE PRESIDENT JEFFREY LOGAN GUARDIAN SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

PRESIDENT ELECT LOREN LIGHTMAN, ESQ. HILL WALLACK LLP

PRESIDENT JENNIFER NEVINS, CMCA DW SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC

TREASURER TONY NARDONE, MBA, PCAM CORNER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, AAMC

SECRETARY MARK WETTER, ESQ. RADOM & WETTER

BOARD MEMBERS Benjamin Basch American Pool Enterprises

Charles Lavine Traditions at Federal Point Condominium Association Homeowner Leader Christopher Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Business Partner Donna Belkot Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO Community Association Manager Vanessa J. Davenport Regency at Quailbrook Homeowners Association Homeowner Leader

Prime Management, Inc., AAMC Community Association Manager Mohammed Salyani, CPA

WilkinGuttenplan Business Partner

GENERAL COUNSEL Jason Orlando, Esq. Orlando Murphy LLP

GENERAL COUNSEL EMERITUS Wendell A. Smith, Esq., CCAL Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Mohammed Salyani, CPA WilkinGuttenplan

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Jennifer Nevins, CMCA CAI-NJ 2020 PRESIDENT | DW Smith Associates, LLC

“Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other.” — BrianTracy.com

CAI-NJ TEAM

ANGELA KAVANAUGH CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANGELA@CAINJ.ORG JACLYN OSKIERKO DIRECTOR, CONFERENCE & EVENTS JACLYN@CAINJ.ORG BROOKE STOPPIELLO-NEVINS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER BROOKE@CAINJ.ORG ROBIN SURGENT MEMBERSHIP MANAGER ROBIN@CAINJ.ORG JENNIFER FARRELL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG

October is My Favorite Month! October brings the beautiful colors of the Fall season and the brisk air that always puts a spring in my step. It inspires optimism, which is critical these days. The quote above seems perfect for this season — and truly reminds me to appreciate the beauty of nature, the amazing family and friendships I have, and my many blessings. Join me in celebrat- ing this beautiful month and enjoying incredible optimism for the future! It’s Conference Time!! A year ago, we could have never envisioned the conference without the excitement of the gathering — table after table adorned with beautiful colors, products, and incredible spirit. The convivial experience of spending time with friends, colleagues, and clients may be different this year, however, we are committed to making this experience a memorable one. This year’s video catalog and live streaming events will allow us to spend time with each other in today’s virtual world. Please look for more details in this issue of Community Trends ® . What Else is New in our Virtual World? Our CAI-NJ Team has been working hard to keep our membership connected. Our Webinar Wednesday educational programs have been incredibly successful. It’s been a pleasure to tune in each week and listen to the leaders in our industry discuss topics relevant to our common interest communities. Our networking pro- grams continue to be popular as well. The new HOA Feud has been a lot of fun, with business partners and managers competing each week. We are grateful to our F.A.S.T. Committee for hosting the Make-A-Wish Tricky Tray. Their efforts will be truly meaningful as 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. New programs are being developed and sponsored by many of our committees in the coming months….so stay tuned and stay connected! Advocacy – What’s New? The LAC (Legislative Action Committee) continues to work diligently on behalf of our common interest communities. There are many critical legislative priorities right now — so please read George Greatrex, Esq.’s article for additional insights and updates. Let us also remember the incredibly important work of the PAC (Political Action Committee) since they provide financial support for the LAC to help advance the chapter’s interests on a state-wide basis. Your help matters! In Closing — We Thank You! As always, the CAI-NJ Board of Directors and the entire CAI-NJ team thank you for your continued support. We have many new and exciting programs on the horizon, and we have much to be grateful for. I am incredibly optimistic about the future and look forward to a time when we can all be together again in person. For now, please stay safe and remember that CAI-NJ is part of your family, and my “door” is always open. n

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day, Make-A-Wish New Jersey grants children life-changing wishes for those battling critical illness in the Garden State. The September 17th event raised $3,640 for this wonderful cause. 2020 Virtual Conference & Expo, will launch on Monday, October 5th, releasing the first industry group of the video catalog. An additional segment will be released weekly. Be sure to use this as your go-to resource when shopping for vendors and management companies. The entire Video Catalog will be available on our website, www.cainj.org. Additionally, the Exhibitor Live Streams launching later this year, will allow you to visit 150 profes- sional companies, learn about the latest trends in communi- ty association services and gather advice from our experts. Please see details and the complete launch schedule of the 2020 Virtual Conference & Expo in this issue. 2020 CAI-NJ Membership Directory, coming to your mailboxes soon, a valuable resource to help you identify the professionals and service providers you need to successfully operate your community association and busi- ness. Please be sure to check out the listings of our Ultimate, Elite and Premier Partners and support them, as well as our other members that support you through our organization. The past is our lesson. The present is our gift. The future is our motivation. As we look towards 2021, we reflect on the past year while planning next year’s events. We’re in the process of compiling the 2021 Events Calendar and the CAI‑NJ Team can’t wait to see all of you in-person. The post COVID-19 party is currently scheduled for April 2021, followed by the Awards Celebration, Golf Outing, Olympics, Beach Party, Annual C&E, Pre-Conference Party and a new event, the Winter Break Party. While making our plans, our most important focus is always putting the safety of our members first. We hope to see all of you there. More information will be available shortly. CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 54

Focus on the Future: Advocacy, Education and Resources

The theme for this year’s Conference & Expo, echoes the chapter’s mission statement — CAI-NJ is dedicated to enhancing the quality of community association living through education, legislative advocacy, shared resources and professional development. We also help our members stay abreast of the current news, laws and issues affecting community associations in the State of New Jersey. The chapter is here to serve you and I am excited to share an update of what is currently available as well as a sneak peek into the chapter’s future. Advocating for ourmembers— Our LAC (Legislative Action Committee) is constantly monitoring legislation impact- ing our common interest communities, those communities in which many of you reside. By donating to CA-PAC, you can assist our LAC in supporting and educating our state legislators. I suggest reading George Greatrex, Esq.’s article on page 8 for an update on the bills that LAC is currently monitoring as well as the status of CAI-NJ’s appeal to the DCA “Radburn Law” Regulations. Wednesday Webinars — weekly sessions where you can tune in and learn about important issues affecting your business or common interest community. These educational sessions are led by our partners, experts in their field, sharing their knowledge. Member managers are eligible to earn one CEU credit for every session attended. Networking Events to help you make new connec- tions in the industry while catching up with colleagues that you have missed. Join in for a fun half-hour for the HOA Feud where our business partner members duke it out with managers for bragging rights to be the weekly winners. I would like to thank our F.A.S.T. Committee, those who donated and all the generous sponsors for putting together the Make-A-Wish Tricky Tray where 100% of the proceeds went towards the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each and every

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CALENDAR 2020 Events & Education OCTOBER Who Do You Want to Meet? - A Virtual Happy Hour Hosted by The CAI-NJ Business Partner Committee Live Webinar HOA Family Feud Live Webinar Virtual Expo: Engineering Companies CAI-NJ Website Video Catalog 1 NOVEMBER Virtual Expo: Paving & Road Maintenance, Cleaning Services & Exterior Restoration, and 2 4

Painting & Powerwashing CAI-NJ Website Video Catalog Webinar Wednesdays - Improving Risk-Man- agement Programs Live Webinar Homeowner Leader Roundtable Virtual Virtual Expo: 24-Hour Emergency Service, and Concierge, Security & Janitorial CAI-NJ Website Video Catalog HOA Family Feud Live Webinar Virtual Expo: Pest Control, Landscape Mainte- Webinar Wednesdays - Water Involving Multiple Units Restoration and Water Involving Multiple Units Insurance Live Webinar Virtual Expo: General Contractors & Maintenance CAI-NJ Website Video Catalog Virtual Expo: Specialty Services/Product Manufacturers and Interior Design CAI-NJ Website Video Catalog DECEMBER Webinar Wednesdays - Roles & Responsi- bilities of Managers, Owners, Committees & Boards and Painting Live Webinar Webinar Wednesdays - Financial Planning Processes Live Webinar Annual Meeting & Chapter Retreat Virtual HOA Family Feud Live Webinar Webinar Wednesdays - Reviewing Alternative Risk-Management Techniques, Chimney Chase Caps, and Writing Informative Newsletters Live Webinar 2 9 10 11 16 nance Design & Irrigation, and Pools, Playgrounds & Pond Maintenance CAI-NJ Website Video Catalog 5 9 13 16 18 23 30

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Webinar Wednesdays - Statutes & Case Law Affecting Community Management, Pothole Repair/Infrared, Roofing & Siding, and Broadcast Messaging Live Webinar Virtual Expo: Legal Services CAI-NJ Website Video Catalog Webinar Wednesdays - Concrete Lifting & Leveling, and Board Training Live Webinar HOA Family Feud Live Webinar Virtual Expo: Management Companies CAI-NJ Website Video Catalog Webinar Wednesdays - Surveillance, Video Door Bells, Video Surveillance - Security, and Retaining Wall Repairs Live Webinar Virtual Expo: Financial Management & Insurance Professionals CAI-NJ Website Video Catalog Virtual LAC Update Live Webinar Webinar Wednesdays - Asphalt Milling & Paving and Encouraging Interest & Participation in Committees Live Webinar HOA Family Feud Live Webinar

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Register for these and other events at www.cainj.org

All events are subject to change.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

GEORGE GREATREX, ESQ. PARTNER, HILL WALLACK LLP LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE CHAIR

W elcome to the 2020 Conference and Expo issue of Community Trends ® ! This is the most widely distributed and read issue of the year for our monthly magazine. Like everything else in our world in 2020, this year’s Conference and Expo will be differ- ent… meaning virtual… but no less valuable for all of us who live and work in common interest communities here in New Jersey. For those of you who don’t receive this magazine, or don’t faithfully read it when it’s delivered to your office or computer, this Legislative Update column serves as a monthly report on the status of CAI’s efforts to initiate and support legislative and regulatory efforts that will improve the quality of life for the nearly 1.5 million residents living and working in New Jersey’s 6,700 common interest communities, and to oppose those efforts which would do them harm. In the January 2020 issue of Community Trends ® , I reported on the Legislative Action Committee’s priority list of issues on which we planned to focus our efforts during this legislative session (January 2020 to January 2022) in Trenton. They included: • Adoption of uniform common ownership interest legislation (the revival of UCIOA by the NJ Law Review Commission) • Adoption of a legislative correction of the Palisades statute of limitations ruling (which provides that this time frame runs from the date a con- struction defect is discovered, even if the developer/ builder is in control of the Board at the time) • Adoption of an amendment to the Municipal Land Use Law with regard to bonding of association improvements (currently not required of developer/builder if improvements are to be dedicat- ed to the association)

“...this year’s Conference and Expo will be different… meaning virtual… but no less valuable for all of us who live and work in common interest communities here in New Jersey.” • Monitor Radburn regulations to be published by the DCA (regarding election procedures and by-law amendment procedures) • Monitor prospective legislation dealing with Board Member Training and Manager Licensing It is an understatement to say that much has occurred since I wrote that column in January that has necessarily diverted our attention and focus. Those issues include: • The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Governor’s issuance of various Executive Orders shutting down the state as a means of slowing the spread of the virus: We have focused on interpreting and applying those EOs, and at times sought clarification from the Governor’s Office when such interpretation was difficult if not impossible CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 40 • Expansion of services to be reimbursed to associations or performed by municipalities (such as maintenance of fire hydrants) • Monitor DCA adoption of revised language further defining “adequate reserves” and “benefits derived” (as contained in PREDFDA and the Condominium Act and their administrative regulations)

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2020 CAI-NJ COMMITTEES

AWARDS COMMITTEE Eileen Szelewicki, CMCA — Chair Michelle Gadaleta — Vice Chair

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Robert Arnone, CMCA, AMS, CPM — Chair Michael Mezzo, CPA — Vice Chair Mary Barrett, Esq. Brian Griffin, Esq. Nicole Martone, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Steven Morris, PE, RS Robert Roop, PE Michael Ryan Carol Shenk Larry Thomas, PCAM Jaquelyn Williams

HOMEOWNER LEADER COMMITTEE Roslyn Brodsky — Chair Richard Pucciarelli — Vice Chair Lois Gerber

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Briana Walsh — Chair Steven Mlenak, Esq. — Vice Chair Tara Baldwin, CPA Lysa Bergenfeld, Esq. Jennifer Cardak, CMCA Megan Elgard Nichole Gist Nikolaos Haralambopoulos, CPA Bill Harvey Kathleen Radler Debra Rizzi Steve Roderick Ken Shah

Neil Betoff Rich Cassilli Drew Cowley Lindsay Cupples Kim Dempsey Annie Gonzales Ellen Goodman, Esq. Lila Khiry Christine Maldonado Drew Podolski, Esq. Kari Prout Joe Tible Mary Visco Sandi Wiktor Board Liaisons:

Richard Lans Deana Luchs Judy Miao Cheryl Palent Howard Staum Robert Travis Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM

Charles Witczak Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch Jennifer Nevins, CMCA Staff Liaison:

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE (LAC)/PAC George Greatrex, Esq. — LAC Chair A. Christopher Florio, Esq. — LAC Vice Chair Liz Comando, CMCA, PCAM — PAC President Paul Raetsch — PAC Vice President James Rademacher — PAC Committee

Amy Shorter Mark Siwiak Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM

Brooke Stoppiello-Nevins F.A.S.T. COMMITTEE Kristy Winchock — Chair Nicole Miller, Esq. — Vice Chair Matt Antico

Loren Lightman, Esq. Jennifer Nevins, CMCA Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko BUSINESS PARTNER COMMITTEE Ryan Fleming — Chair

Staff Liaison: Robin Surgent NETWORKING EVENTS COMMITTEE Gary Gleitman — Chair Freedom Hildreth — Vice Chair

Jessica Baker, Esq. Martin Cabalar, Esq. Angela Celeste Gabriella Esposito, Esq. Shelby Evans Ashley Gray, CMCA

Karyn Branco, Esq. Joseph Chorba, CPA Barbara Drummond, CMCA, PCAM Matthew Earle, Esq. Vincent Hager, CIRMS Sue Howe, AMS, PCAM Steve Kroll Christine Li, Esq., CCAL Jim Magid, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Thomas Martin, Esq. Glen Masullo, CMCA, PCAM Michael Pesce, PCAM J. David Ramsey, Esq. Caroline Record, Esq. Edward San George, PCAM Board Liaisons: Vanessa Davenport Loren Lightman, Esq. Staff Liaisons: Angela Kavanaugh Robin Surgent MANAGER COMMITTEE

Dean Catanzarite Diane Cody, PCAM Rhett Cowley Jose Elvir Dori Gwinn, CMCA Pam Illiano Carol Nickerson, CMCA Jeffrey Paige, Esq. Debbie Pasquariello, CIC, CIRMS

Thomas Asciolla Theresa Beckett Seth Frumkin Caroline Fusella Keith Giliberti Saher Gouda David Kalen

Amy Huber, Esq. Steven Kuhnert Jessica Long Kristin Marzarella Robert Radcliffe Rachel Richardson, CMCA Matthew Sengsourinh Jimmy Stovall Lauren Vadenais David Vargas Gabe Vitale Board Liaisons: Jeffrey Logan Mohammed Salyani, CPA Staff Liaisons: Brooke Stoppiello-Nevins Robin Surgent GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE Eric Eggert — Chair Tom Witkowski — Vice Chair Joseph Balzamo, CMCA Raymond Barnes, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Chris Belkot

Dawn Kearney Michael Luzzi Kim Manicone Jessica Marvel Jill Nappi Julie Nieves Daniel Roose David Ross Herman Shauger Jessica Vail David Velasco Gregory Vinogradsky, Esq. Lisa Wagner

Daniel Reilly Jose Romero

Chris Rosati Peter Shine Adriana Sireci Erica Taras Melissa Volet, Esq. Board Liaisons: Charles Lavine Mark Wetter, Esq. Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch Jeffrey Logan

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE Nancy Hastings, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Chair Cheryl Rhine, CIC, CIRMS — Vice Chair Briana Benitez Cathy Brennan, Esq. Karen Carway-Meehan, CMCA Corina Cornett Holly Foley, CMCA Jessica Hatton Martinia Heath, CMCA, AMS Lirelle Klein Georgette Kyriacou Pamela Lawler Toni Licciardi Elina Shchervinsky Nicole Skaro Mariaellen Varelis

Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Chair Denise Becker, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Vice Chair Mary Barone, CMCA, AMS

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent CONFERENCE & EXPO COMMITTEE Jessica Kizmann, CPA — Chair Stacey Imber — Vice Chair Kristie Bendick, CMCA Joe Bonafede Jay Burak Nicole Camarota Ellen Comiski, CMCA Jeffrey Cuevas John Echelmeier Shaun Hynes Tanya Jimenez

Jeff Cirkus, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Chuck Graziano, CPM, PCAM Dawn Mackanic, CMCA

Christopher Maus, CMCA, AMS Erin O’Reilly, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Ingrid Roe, CMCA, AMS Kerri Stimpson, CMCA, AMS Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Board Liaisons: Donna Belkot Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM

Scott Brandle Patti Clemente Marty Ehrlich Sal Iozzia Hank Johns Lisa Komitor Cathy Mango

Ryan Mckinney Karl Meth, Esq. Paul Migliore Mike Polulak, Esq. Ross Rutman David Shahrabani Jasmin Shelton Stephen Slotnick, CMCA Ryan Weiner Board Liaisons: Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Mark Wetter, Esq. Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent

Patricia Ventura Board Liaisons:

Michael Kennedy Terry Kessler, Esq. Konrad Kurach

Loren Lightman, Esq. Jennifer Nevins, CMCA

Richard Lang Denise Mack Renee Miraglia Kevin Oliver Jackie Thermidor, CMCA, AMS Board Liaisons: Donna Belkot Mohammed Salyani, CPA Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Staff Liaisons: Jaclyn Oskierko Robin Surgent

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CAI-NJ 2020 PARTNERS

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Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC Associa Community Management Corp., AAMC Becker Belfor Property Restoration Brown & Brown Insurance of Lehigh Valley C & L Sweeping & Pavement Maintenance Corner Property Management, AAMC Denali Property Management, Inc. DW Smith Associates, LLC

Technocality, Inc. WilkinGuttenplan

The Falcon Group - Engineering, Architecture & Reserve Specialists

Accent Group Adamas Building Services Advanced Pavement Group Amco Pest Services, Inc. Apex Contractors, LLC Becht Engineering, BT, Inc. Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina LLP Cowley’s Termite & Pest Control Services Curcio, Mirzaian & Sirot, LLC

Griffin Alexander, P.C. Hillcrest Paving & Excavating, Inc. Jesan Construction and Maintenance JGS Insurance KPI 2 Contractors, Inc.

Popular Association Banking Preferred Community Management Services, Inc., AAMC Professional Restoration Services

Quality 1st Contracting, Inc. Rainbow G & J Painting, LLC Regal Restoration RMG, Regency Management Group, Inc., AAMC R.M. Termite & Pest Control SageWater Stark & Stark USI Insurance Services Valley Bank Witczak Engineering

Lemus Construction, Inc. L.N. Rothberg & Son, Inc. Mackoul Risk Solutions, LLC

Morris Engineering, LLC National Contractors, Inc. O & S Associates, Inc. Pardini R Construction Corporation PeopleFirst Property & Casualty Services

Cutolo Barros, LLC Dior Construction FirstService Residential, AAMC

Frank Macchione Construction Paving Plus Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP

Accurate Reconstruction AR Management Company Environmental Designers Irrigation, Inc. Eosso Brothers Paving Felsen Insurance Services

Peter Waldor & Associates, Inc. Radom & Wetter Attorneys at Law Renda Roads, Inc. South Shore Construction, LLC Union Bank HOA Services

Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. Hueston, McNulty, Attorneys at Law Landscape Maintenance Services, Inc.

MyPropertyBilling.com, LLC National Cooperative Bank

YOUR NJ-LAC & CA-PAC WORKING HARD PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Walk the halls of our capitol in Trenton and you see a lot of doors… doors to legislator’s offices… doors to committee rooms… doors to the Assembly and Senate chambers. It takes a lot to get through those doors. You’re not just invited in. You need a key. With a key you’re taken seriously. With a key, you get things done. THAT’S WHY CAI-NJ CARRIES THREE KEYS: • Your Legislative Action Committee (NJ-LAC): Your key eyes, ears, legs and voice in the legislative process. • Your Political Action Committee (CA-PAC): Your key contributions to support elected officials who aim to strengthen your community. • Your Professional Lobbyists: Your key, full-time pros retained by the LAC who know government’s ins and outs, advise us on who to see and when, and how to connect . WHAT CAN YOU DO?: • Take Action – Your voice is key! After meeting with elected officials and clarifying our position on pending legislation, we will alert you to the most crucial actions you can take. By calling or writing your officials, you ensure that your voice, and our agenda, is heard. • Give – Your donations are key! Supporting the PAC with your donations shows legislators that you’re serious, and that our cause counts. • Promote – Your personal influence is key! Talk about CAI-NJ’s legislative engagement in your community and business. Let fellow residents know that we’re fighting for them and their communities!

The keys only work with your support.

Make your gift to the CA-PAC today!

Yes, I’d like to support CA-PAC with a pledge!

I AM A...

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____ Community Supporter. You represent a business that supports CAI-NJ communities with services or products.

____ Community Resident. You live in a CAI-NJ community and want to see it grow strong.

My Association/Management company is making a PAC gift of:

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My supporting business is making a PAC gift of:

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Community/Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Individual Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ MailingAddress:______________________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP:______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________________________________Fax: ________________________________________________ Email:________________________________ Occupation:______________________ Employer:_____________________________________ Employer Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, ZIP:______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Management Company Name: _________________________________________ (Community Association’s Only) DO NOT INCLUDE MY NAME OR COMPANY ON THE LIST OF CA-PAC CONTRIBUTORS

Please make your CORPORATE or PERSONAL CHECK payable and mail to: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission requires us to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of the employer of contributors whose contribution exceeds $300 in a calendar year. Contributions to CA-PAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are not limited to suggested amounts. CA-PAC will not favor nor disadvantage anyone based upon the amounts or failure to make PAC Contributions. Voluntary political contributions are subject to limitations of ELEC regulations. CA-PAC contributions are not considered payment of CAI dues.

TO DONATE TO CA-PAC, SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 | or visit: www.cainj.org/capac

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• All submissions must come from and be about: - A member of CAI-NJ (Manager, Management Company, Board Member, Business Partner or Business Partner Employee) in good standing. • Companies/Communities are permitted four (4) announcements per calendar year. • Submissions are limited to 150 words. - Members are responsible to condense the information appropriately, as CAI-NJ will not do so. Any submissions over 150 words will not be published. • Submissions may include (1) image. • Submissions should not be advertorial in nature. Please note, CAI-NJ reserves the right to edit any submissions. The chapter reserves the right to omit information as necessary. CAI-NJ has the exclusive right to refuse to publish any submissions for any reason. For questions regarding the Chapter Trends section of Community Trends ® , please contact brooke@cainj.org or 609-588-0030. Deb’s background stems from her education at Bucknell University, and previ- ous roles with corporate Lord & Taylor and Porter Novelli, which inspired her to launch Rizco 20 years ago. She is also a Partner and VP of Marketing for Plum Practicewear, a gymnastics athletic wear company, and a dedicated wife and mother of three children. Rizzi commented, “I am so honored. I love being a marketer, it allows me to tell other people’s stories, grow businesses, and make an impact on worthy causes. This award is a benchmark that I am on the right track and am inspired to do so much more.” n Chapter Trends Editorial Guidelines

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A Message from Jessica Kizmann, CPA 2020 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo Committee Chair WilkinGuttenplan

T he year 2020 has challenged our industry, and the world, with new trials and measures to ensure the health and safety of our communities. For this year’s Conference and Expo, we are celebrating these unprecedented times by putting a Focus on the Future with CAI-NJ! As a committee member for five years, I have seen CAI overcome many obstacles; this year will be nothing short of the same! We are saddened that we will not be able to host this year’s Conference and Expo in person, however we will be presenting our community with its first ever virtual conference! As the 2020 Chair of the Conference and Expo Committee, I am thrilled about the opportunity for our committee to present a new, energizing Expo format that we think you will all enjoy! I would like to thank our amazing committee member volunteers for all their support and their dedication to CAI during this extraordinary year. As you have seen over the last few months, CAI has been sharing digital content on all our business partners and exhibitors. I hope you have joined in on the fun and watched our community managers and business partners go head-to-head in the virtual bimonthly games of HOA Feud. The 2020 CAI-NJ Virtual Conference and Expo festiv- ities will continue into October with additional educational webinars, video highlights on our partners and conference exhibitors, private live stream sessions, door prizes, and giveaways (you do not need to be in person to win big)! I encourage you to par- ticipate in this month’s events that the committee and our CAI leadership have curated. Please visit www.CAINJ.org for more information on this extended virtual conference that will be a bright light of 2020 and be talked about for years to come! n

“...I am thrilled about the opportunity for our committee to present a new, energizing Expo format that we think you will all enjoy!”

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2020 CAI-NJ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO

Starting Monday, October 5, 2020!

Are you in search of a leading professional in the community association industry?

Are you in need of a specific service for your home or community?

Please join us for our 2020 CAI-NJ Virtual Conference & Expo!

Stop by our exhibitors booths each Monday, starting October 5, 2020 to visit our industry’s leading professionals.

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2020 CAI-NJ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO

Exhibitors & Release Dates

October 5 ENGINEERING COMPANIES Becht Engineering, BT DW Smith Associates, LLC a subsidiary of PS&S, LLC FWH Associates, P.A. Kipcon Inc. Morris Engineering, LLC O&S Associates, Inc. The Falcon Group - Engineering, Architecture & Reserve Specialists Witczak Engineering October 12 LEGAL SERVICES Ansell Grimm Aaron, P.C. Becker Buckalew Friizzell & Crevina LLP Callahan & Fusco, LLC Curcio Mirzaian & Sirot, LLC Cutolo Barros, LLC Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP Hill Wallack LLP Griffin Alexander, P.C. McGovern Legal Services, LLC Radom & Wetter Stark & Stark

October 19 MANAGEMENT COMPANIES ABDM Property Management Corp Associa Community Management Corp., AAMC Association Advisors NJ Corner Property Management, AAMC Denali Property Management, Inc. Encompass Property Management Executive Property Management, AAMC FirstService Residential, AAMC IMPAC Property Management, Inc. Integra Property Management Corporation, AAMC mem community management, co., inc. Preferred Community Management Inc., AAMC Prime Management, Inc., AAMC RCP Management Company, AAMC, AMO RMG Regency Management, AAMC Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO Wilkin Management Group, Inc. October 26 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Alliance Association Bank BB&T Associations CIT-CAB Click Pay

National Cooperative Bank Popular Association Bank Union Bank HOA Services Valley Bank WilkinGuttenplan

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INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS Brown & Brown of Lehigh Valley JGS Insurance Mackoul Risk Solutions Narragansett Bay Insurance Company PeopleFirst Property & Casualty Services USI Insurance November 2 PAVING & ROAD MAINTENANCE Advanced Pavement Group C&L Services Pavement Maintenance EOSSO Brothers Paving

November 9 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Accurate Reconstruction BELFOR Property Restoration Professional Restoration Services, Inc. Puroclean Restoration Services Rapid Pump & Meter Services Company, Inc. Regal Restoration USA Servpro of Freehold, Middletown, So. Jersey City/Bayonne Servpro of Howell/Wall CONCIERGE, SECURITY & JANITORIAL Adamas Building Services Allied Universal BH Security G & C Electronics Guardian Service Industries, Inc. Planned Companies Technocality, Inc.

Frank Macchione t/a Paving Plus Hillcrest Paving & Excavating, Inc. L.N. Rothberg & Son Renda Roads

CLEANING SERVICES & EXTERIOR RESTORATION Apex Dryer Vent, Chimney & Air Duct Cleaning PAINTING & POWERWASHING A+ Powerwashing Clearview Washing, LLC Rainbow G & J Painting, LLC Redram Services Powerwashing

Schedule continues on the next page...

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2020 CAI-NJ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO

Exhibitors & Release Dates

November 16 PEST CONTROL Amco Pest Services, Inc. Cowley’s Termite & Pest Services RM Termite & Pest Control LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE, DESIGN & IRRIGATION Down to Earth Landscaping Environmental Designers Irrigation, Inc. Good Mowin’ Lan Exteriors POOLS, PLAYGROUNDS & POND MAINTENANCE American Pool Ben Shaffer Recreation, Inc. Continued from the previous page.

November 23 GENERAL CONTRACTORS & MAINTENANCE Accent Group Apex Contractors Dior Construction Jesan Construction and Maintenance Services KPI 2 Contractors, Inc. Lemus Construction National Contractors Pardini R. Construction Corporation Quality 1st Companies Rezkom Enterprises, Inc. November 30 SPECIALTY SERVICES/ PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AEMS Service Co. Barcode Automation City Fire Equipment Company, Inc. Coolsys Energy Design Consulting Engineers Fresh Foam GAF Phoenix Manufacturing Republic Services SageWater

Exhibitor link info will be emailed and also posted at www.cainj.org.

INTERIOR DESIGN Design Alternatives, Inc. Design East, Inc.

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2020 CAI-NJ VIRTUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO

LIVE STREAMS

Live stream with several of our leading professionals in the industry on one call. Get that face-to-face personal interaction that you need to decide on a service provider for your community. Get to ask those important questions about services or products you’ve been waiting to ask. Coming this January and February 2021!

For every live stream that you attend, you receive one entry for a grand prize drawing pulled after all of the live stream sessions!

Stay tuned for more information regarding registering for live stream coming to the www.cainj.org website and your email soon...

LET’S TAKE A LOOK BACK AT OUR PREVIOUS CAI-NJ CONFERENCE & EXPOS...

MANAGEMENT TRENDS

In the Middle of Difficulty Lies Opportunity By Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, CPM, RCP Management Company, AAMC, AMO, CAI-NJ Managers Committee Chair

A lbert Einstein once said that “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”. This year has certainly seen its share of difficulties, but as we (hopefully) come out the other side of one of the most significant human and economic events of our lifetime there are countless lessons to be learned and an abundance of opportunities, perhaps greater than in any time now referred to as “pre-COVID”. From quarantine and remote learning for school children to new Radburn Regulations courtesy of the NJ Department of Community Affairs and too many Governor’s Executive Orders to count, it has been quite a challenging year of learning to adapt and acquire new skills to navigate personal relationships and com- munity management in a virtual world. While managers were still adjusting to remote work arrangements, and in many cases in the role of teachers navigating the new world of remote learning since March, every community manager in New Jersey was faced with the challenge of learning a completely new pro- cess for elections and meetings thanks to the DCA’s updat- ed Radburn Regulations. Forget everything you thought you knew, everything you had learned over many years of professional education and on the job training, everything changed. Just like that. And thus, began the manager’s education revolution of 2020. Several industry attorneys led the way with webinars and virtual seminars to help managers and communities get equipped to deal with the new government mandates relating to Radburn. It was no-doubt overwhelming in those first few weeks but what we saw come out of that time was perhaps the most prolific advancement of manager education ever. Industry professionals and business partners found a way to connect with managers while we couldn’t get together as we had before. Online seminars, webinars, and of course virtual happy hours became the “new” nor-

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“What do we need? Family, friends, and community.”

mal and, seemingly overnight, managers had more oppor- tunities for continuing education than ever before! In the early weeks of summer, when it became evident that things were not going back to the way they were any time soon, companies re-evaluated, re-aligned and re-fo- cused on not just “dealing” with the circumstances at hand but rather seeing the opportunities presented to become catalyst of change. CAI-NJ has been an incredible resource for managers and all industry members throughout the pandemic. From Cyber Trivia presented by the F.A.S.T Committee with trivia and networking for a good cause, to the critical LAC (Legislative Action Committee) updates and the latest Webinar Wednesdays, CAI-NJ has brought our community together while we are apart. The first ever CAI-NJ Virtual Conference and Expo will assuredly be no different. We don’t quite know what to expect, but we are excited about it! From a young age, trying new things is always a mix CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 25

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MANAGEMENT TRENDS... from page 22.

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of anxiety and exhilaration. What if it doesn’t turn out the way we expect it to? What if it turns out better than we ever could have imagined? Embrace change – after all, it is the only constant. COVID-19 has made us all take a look at what we need, what we value and how we choose to live in the unprecedented circumstances of a global pandemic. What do we need? Family, friends, and com- munity. What do we value? Hope, resilience, and service to others. We choose to rise to the occasion, per- sonally and professionally, to become better, stronger, and hopefully a little kinder and more compassionate as a result of our shared experiences. Let’s revisit that earlier Einstein quote in its entirety, “Out of clutter, find simplic- ity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”. Be well. Be healthy. Be hopeful. n

Did you know CAI-NJ has a Webinar Library? The CAI-NJ Webinar Library includes playback of all of our past webinars with leading professionals in the industry educating on important topics that affect your business or community. Find it under the Webinar Library section of our website www.cainj.org

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NATIONAL TRENDS

NEW HOUSING REPORT SHOWS 73.9 MILLION AMERICANS RESIDE IN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS AND CONDOMINIUM COMMUNITIES

9/22/2020 — Falls Church, VA — More Americans live in community associations today than ever before, according to new research published by the Foundation for Community Association Research. The 2019-2020 National and State Statistical Review for Community Association Data shows that 73.9 million Americans, or roughly 27% of the U.S. population, now live in a home- owners association, condominium community, or housing cooperative, collectively referred to as community associa- tions or planned communities. The annual Statistical Review is produced in conjunction with Community Associations Institute (CAI), the leading international authority in community association education, governance, and management. For more than 40 years, the Foundation has published the National and State Statistical Review for Community Association Data as part of the Community Association Fact Book. The report is the only one of its kind—using American Community Survey

(ACS) and American Housing Survey (AHS) data to better align state-level community association research. According to the new report, based on data collected in 2019, California now leads the nation with 49,200 associations. Florida has the second most associations with 48,500, followed by Texas (21,000), Illinois (18,800), North Carolina (14,100), and New York (14,000). Lasty year, there were roughly 351,000 community associations in the U.S., and the Foundation estimates that number in 2020 has grown to between 352,000 and 354,000. Community associations have been growing consistently and successfully for decades. The overwhelming majority (89%) of homeowners and condominium association res- idents rate their overall experience living in a community association as “very good” (40%), “good” (30%), or “neu- tral” (19%), according to results from the 2020 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey, also produced by the Foundation. Additional results from the Statistical Review show the CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 28

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LIVE WEBINAR | WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS

October 7 - Statutes & Case Law Affecting Management, Pothole Repair/Infrared, Roofing & Siding,and Broadcast Messaging October 14 - Concrete Lifting & Leveling and Board Training

October 21 - Surveillance, Video Door Bells, Video Surveillance - Security, and Retaining Wall Repairs October 28 - Asphalt Milling & Paving and Encouraging Interest & Participation in Committees November 4 - Improving Risk-Management Programs

November 18 - Water Involving Multiple Units Restoration and Water Involving Multiple Units Insurance December 2 - Roles & Responsibilities of Managers, Owners, Committees & Boards and Painting December 9 - Financial Planning Processes December 16 - Reviewing Alternative Risk-Management Techniques, Chimney Chase Caps, and Writing Informative Newsletters

Managers will receive 1 CEU Credit for attending! - Must attend entire seminar to receive credit. Visit www.cainj.org for details & to register!

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NATIONAL TRENDS... from page 26.

value of homes in community asso- ciations is nearly $7.2 trillion, and roughly $96 billion in assessments is collected annually from homeowners to fund essential maintenance. Since its inception, this exclusive report by the Foundation has been sourced by community association stakehold- ers — homeowners, board members, and management professionals as well as attorneys, accountants, developers, mortgage lenders, federal agencies, and public officials—all who work with the Foundation and CAI to build better communities. The report details top reasons for the growth of community associations: • The value of collective man- agement. Americans largely have accepted the collective management structure of community association living, where association boards are composed of democratically elected homeowners who voluntarily serve their communities. The research shows there are 2.4 million commu- nity association board and commit- tee members in the U.S. performing 86.7 million hours of volunteer ser- vice annually. • Privatizing public functions. With many local municipalities fac- ing fiscal challenges, communi- ties often are developed with the stipulation that the builder create an association that will assume many responsibilities that tradition- ally belonged to local and state government (e.g., road mainte- nance, snow and trash remov- al, and stormwater management).

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According to the report, 77% per- cent of new housing built for sale is in a community association—with homeowners contributing $27.4 billion to association reserve funds for the repair, replacement, and enhancement of common property (e.g., swimming pools, elevators, and resurfacing streets). • Expanding affordable hous- ing. There has been a consistent effort to increase the percentage of homeowners in the U.S., and since the 1960s, condominiums have tended to serve as lower-cost entry housing, especially for first- time homebuyers. Condominium communities account for 35–40% of the reported total of community associations. CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 32

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