August 2025

LOOKING AHEAD ANGELA KAVANAUGH | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

I hope you are enjoying your summer and staying cool. At the chapter we are already planning for 2026 and that includes accepting applications for nominations to the CAI-NJ Board of Directors and forming our chapter committees. The CAI-NJ Board of Directors currently has two (2) board seat openings beginning January 1, 2026. Homeowner Leader and Community Association Manager members are invited to submit their names to the Nominating Committee for consideration for nomination to the CAI-NJ Board of Directors. If you are interested in serving on this dedicated board of directors, further information can be found at, www.cainj.org/board-of-directors/ 2026 Committee Sign-Ups are currently avail able. THANK YOU to all our devoted 2025 committee members! Our chapter is extremely fortunate to have over 200 volunteers sitting on our committees, creating events and edu cational programs, to enhance the value of your CAI-NJ mem bership. Whenever I am asked by our new members what is the best way to get the most out of their CAI-NJ membership, I tell them to join a committee. I believe that you will get back what you give and by giving your time to participate on one of our 12 committees, you will have the opportunity to meet some amazing people while building your industry network. New for 2026, we have restructured a few of the committees into two event-based committees, making them more effective while enhancing participation. The Summer Events Committee will plan the Dennis R. Casale Memorial Golf Outing and the Beach Party and the Winter Events Committee will be responsible for the Annual Awards Celebration and the Winter Break Party. Please visit www.cainj.org/committees/ for details and to register to volunteer for the one that best suits you. • Business Partner Committee – This committee, com prised solely of Business Partner members, strives to enhance the chapter benefits offered to not only busi ness partners but community association managers and

“Our chapter is extremely fortunate to have over 200 volunteers sitting on our committees...”

homeowner leaders as well, by creating educational opportunities and providing networking opportunities to foster relationships within the industry. • Conference & Expo Committee – This two-day event begins with the Conference Kick-Off networking event followed by the Conference & Expo, with over 1,100 attendees. Assist in the planning and execution of the chapter’s signature event and ensure that community asso ciation board members and managers are offered timely education while learning what’s trending in the industry. • Editorial Committee – The chapter’s monthly magazine, Community Trends ® , the official median of communica tion for the chapter, is a valuable resource for all three Membership Representation Groups (MRGs) of CAI. The Editorial Committee is responsible for soliciting, reviewing, and editing all articles for publication in the magazine. • Future All Star Team (F.A.S.T.) Committee – The dedica tion and energy of involved young professionals is what allows this committee to accomplish their goals. Their focus is on civic outreach and charitable fundraising. Through networking activities, they make a significant difference in our communities. The committee plans and executes the Annual Olympics and Pickleball event, rais ing donations for Make-A-Wish New Jersey in addition to clothing and school supply drives throughout the year. • Homeowner Leader Committee – This committee, com prised solely of common interest community (CIC) board members, creates benefits, networking opportunities and educational programs on issues directly affecting home owner leaders. CONTINUES ON PAGE 49

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