CAI-NJ Aug. 2020(w)

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

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." — Alan W. Watts

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 JENNIFER FARRELL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG

Change — It’s the Only Constant These Days! The concept of change has now become our “new normal”. Like the quote above suggests, CAI-NJ has plunged into change, moved with it and joined the dance! Angela Kavanaugh, Ray Dickey and the entire CAI Team have been working over- time to ensure that we provide the education, advocacy and networking programs that are critical to our membership. In addition, we are excited about a change hap- pening within our own CAI Team… so, please be on the lookout for an upcoming announcement regarding CAI’s new Membership Manager! Exciting New Plans — Virtual Everything! As we segue from in-person events to “Virtual Everything”, we embrace exciting new opportunities to connect with each other through virtual programming. We are thrilled to offer new Educational Programs including our Webinar Wednesday series, addressing relevant topics concerning your business or community from leading professionals in our industry. In addition, our Board Leadership Development Workshop will be presented in August in a new and exciting way… 3 virtual sessions covering important board member training. Regarding our Networking Programs, our energetic F.A.S.T. Committee contin- ues to hold the popular Cyber Trivia Breaks benefitting local charities, and our Women’s Leadership Committee continues to host the insightful She-Connects podcast discussions. Newest on our slate of programs – the CAI-NJ HOA Feud! We are truly looking forward to having fun as businesses compete against management companies… so plan to join a team or be a spectator and support your friends and colleagues in the industry! Also, be on the look-out for F.A.S.T.’s upcoming Virtual Make-A-Wish Tricky Tray this September! CAI Matters More Than Ever — Advocacy, Advocacy, Advocacy! As we’ve said before, there is no time like the present to recognize the value of our NJ-LAC — New Jersey Legislative Action Committee and CA-PAC — Community Associations Political Action Committee. LAC’s advocacy is critical to the health of our industry — especially now. With your help, PAC provides the critical financial support for the LAC to advance the chapter’s interests on a state-wide basis. Virtual Legislative Update Programs have been held over the last few months and this important series will continue through 2020. The July update included a critical discussion on proposed leg- islation regarding CIC immunity from COVID19 claims. It also included updates on the appeal of the Radburn regulations, specific debt collection bills and regulations regard- ing the terms “benefits derived and adequate reserves”. Please read George Greatrex’s Legislative Update in this issue for more detailed information as well as, check out the playback of this program on the CAI-NJ Webinar Library on the website! In Closing — We Thank You! There are many new and exciting programs on the horizon for our members and it is the hope of the CAI-NJ Board of Directors and the entire office team that our members continue to recognize the value that CAI-NJ brings to them. The success of our chapter is the result of your support. Please stay safe and remember that CAI-NJ is part of your family, and my “door” is always open. n

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