CAI-NJ Jan. 2019 (w)

PRESIDENT’S CORNER Mohammed Salyani, CPA CAI-NJ 2019 PRESIDENT | WILKIN & GUTTENPLAN, P.C.

New Beginnings

H appy New Year Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season with your families. There is nothing better than spending some time with our loved ones. It really puts everything in perspective and helps us realize what is really important in life. Every New Year starts with such excitement. There is a renewed energy and hope that this will be a great year, better than the last, which was really good. I know I am really excited. As I mentioned at the retreat, we have some new ideas and I am hoping that we can see some results, especially with respect to the strategic plan. The Board and the strategic task force have put in a lot of time and effort and we would love to see something come of that. I’ll keep you posted as things progress. In line with working on new or fresh ideas, this month’s magazine has some very interesting arti- cles. As Arnold Calabrese and Steve Morris put it, in their article “Cladding Is More Than Skin Deep — Things to consider before deciding to change the cladding on your community’s buildings” on page 24, maybe it is time to change your building’s “skin”. I am sure you will find it an interesting read as it will apply to all Associations at some time or the other. Even if it is not something you need to do now, it is always good to be prepared. Another good read is “Let’s Maintain Our Property Values” by Robert Arnone and Robert Roop on page 18. Definitely a must read if you are planning an improve-

ment or upgrade to the association’s common elements or the individual homes. I never knew that the Architect and the Engineer could have differing views; very interesting. And of course, who does not want to know of ways to reduce your Energy Costs on page 32. Thanks to Kari Valentine and Stephen Michella for keeping us abreast of

“In line with working on new or fresh ideas, this month’s magazine has some very interesting articles.”

changes in technology with respect to solar energy that can really help us all go green. This article outlines the benefits really well. Then there is the recap of the Olympics last year that was held by our “F.A.S.T.” Committee. Those committee mem- bers are just so awesome and energized. I cannot believe how much money we raised. Make-A-Wish Foundation is fantastic and the money could not have gone to a better place. Jeff Logan, my fellow Board member, was a really good sport. I was just so relieved it was not me. Stay warm and safe everyone and happy reading!

Mohammed Salyani, CPA

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