CAI-NJ February 2021

LOOKING AHEAD ANGELA KAVANAUGH | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” – Henry Ford

W hat better example of teamwork could there be then the chapter volunteers that comprise our 12 committees? Each committee is tasked with their goals, working together for the benefit of the organization and its members. And every member of these committees brings their individual knowledge and expertise because it requires the team to accomplish great things. By this time, they have had their initial meetings for the year and plans are underway for their events and initiatives. Our 2021 calendar is full of optimism as we look ahead and plan the year, focusing on coming back together in person with members of our CAI-NJ family. Once allowed to be together again, it will be like seeing those family members that we have been separated from for far too long. Awards Committee On behalf of Jennifer Nevins, our Immediate Past President, they will create an event not to be forgotten, celebrating all the CAI-NJ members who went above and beyond for the chapter in 2020. We are hope- ful to be able to come together this Spring and recognize those that have made a significant positive impact on the chapter and its members. Golf and Networking Committees are planning our long awaited in-person events. These will include the Golf Outing, Beach Party and Winter Break Party. As soon as we can come together safely, we will once again host our events. Stay tuned for further information. We cannot wait to see all of you very soon. Conference & Expo Committee is currently present- ing the Live Stream Sessions through the end of March. Attend these sessions where you can come face-to-face with our exhibitors, get free advice, have your questions answered by experts in their fields and win great prizes.

The more sessions that you attend the more chances you will have to win one of three grand prizes at the end of all the Live Stream Sessions. Turn to page 36 for our exhibi- tor schedule and visit https://cainj.org/live-streams/ for more information and to register for each Live Streams. The committee is also planning our next in-person Conference & Expo. Information on this event will be available shortly. Business Partners, Managers and Homeowner Leaders are collaborating to bring you both virtual and in-per- son educational events. Some of the programs that they are planning are multiple Roundtables, five Lecture Series sessions, the Managers Leadership Workshop, Community Association Leadership Summit, Board Leadership Development Workshop and more! Editorial Committee brings the members articles on the hot topics affecting common interest communities. New to Community Trends ® , the committee will present, What Should You be Thinking About Right Now? — Community Association COVID-19 Update, a timely piece offering information and resources that are important to the community association industry which can be found on page 13. Interested in writing for Community Trends ® ? Visit https://cainj.org/community-trends/ for details. Legislative Action Committee, a devoted group of volunteers, working every day to improve the lives of those living in common interest communities. In addition, they will be hosting multiple Legislative Updates and Roundtables throughout the year, keeping us informed on important issues. Please support our LAC by donating through CA-PAC by visiting https://cainj.org/make-a-donation/ . Membership Committee connects with our members, keeping them abreast of all that CAI has to offer. In addi- tion, the committee members reach out to non-members that

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