CAI-NJ Feb.2020(w)

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Jennifer Nevins, CMCA CAI-NJ 2020 PRESIDENT DW Smith Associates, LLC

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JUNE M. BRETZ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JUNE@CAINJ.ORG ANGELA KAVANAUGH SENIOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR ANGELA@CAINJ.ORG JACLYN OSKIERKO DIRECTOR, CONFERENCE & EVENTS JACLYN@CAINJ.ORG CHELSEA DONNIGAN MANAGER, MEMBERSHIP & STRATEGY CHELSEA@CAINJ.ORG BROOKE STOPPIELLO-NEVINS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER BROOKE@CAINJ.ORG JENNIFER FARRELL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG

“The opposite of courage is not so much fear as it is conformity.” — Wayne Dyer

Awards Season! F or those of you who follow Hollywood, you know that the beginning of each year represents Awards Season — the Oscars, the Golden Globes, the Grammys. CAI-NJ is no different! We will soon be recognizing the award winners from our industry — those individuals and companies that have given so much “extra” throughout the prior year. As you may know, it has become increas- ingly difficult to choose the recipients each year because our membership is so strong — which is exactly why CAI-NJ is so special. This year’s event theme will be based on Mardi Gras and the Awards Committee has worked hard to plan a new and exciting format, so please plan to celebrate with us. In last month’s article, I wrote about a theme of inspiration for 2020. This month’s quote is from Wayne Dyer (Author of The Power of Intention) and it is of particular significance at the beginning of a new year — “The opposite of courage is not so much fear as it is conformity.” When I first read this quote, it really made me reflect on my path and the goals I’ve set for 2020. It’s so easy to continue to do the same thing, year after year — but if we want a different outcome, we have to do something different. Pursuing an individual path in life requires courage and determination — following a path without knowing why or where you’re going is the essence of conformity. I am challenging myself to have the courage to set big goals in 2020 and I hope you join me! By now, you should have had the opportunity to meet our new Executive Director, June Bretz. We are truly excited to welcome June to our CAI-NJ family and can’t wait to see what we will collectively accomplish this year. All things seem possible with the support of our amazing staff and membership. I will also be turning my attention to the great work slated for each committee. I plan to attend as many meetings as possible, and want everyone to know that my “door is always open”... I look forward to continuing to help this chapter grow and want to ensure it meets the needs of our membership. So, feel free to reach out to me if you need anything at all. In closing, I look forward to seeing everyone at the 2020 CAI-NJ Awards Celebration on Thursday, February 20th at iPLAY in Freehold, New Jersey. Please join us to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our friends, peers and clients! n

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