CAI-NJ July 2019UPDATED

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

CAI-NJ STAFF

Mohammed Salyani, CPA CAI-NJ 2019 PRESIDENT WilkinGuttenplan

LARRY P. THOMAS, PCAM CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LARRY@CAINJ.ORG ANGELA KAVANAUGH DIRECTOR, CONFERENCE & PROGRAMS ANGELA@CAINJ.ORG LAURA O’CONNOR DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING LAURA@CAINJ.ORG JACLYN OSKIERKO DIRECTOR, EVENTS & EDITORIAL JACLYN@CAINJ.ORG BROOKE STOPPIELLO-NEVINS MANAGER, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MEMBER SERVICES BROOKE@CAINJ.ORG JENNIFER FARRELL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG

LET’S CELEBRATE!

H appy July 4th everyone. As an immigrant to this country, this holiday is very special to me. Having lived in a third world country, there is so much I am thankful for. My family and I came to the USA nineteen years ago through the diversity program. I have managed to achieve here what I could not even have dreamt of in my native country. The unfortunate thing is that those who have not lived elsewhere take for granted what people in other countries have to struggle for every day. I think it is so important to keep in mind what we have rather than focus on what we do not have all the time. July is also Senior Summit month. This year again the summit will be graciously hosted by the folks at Renaissance at Manchester on July 17th. Every year this turns out to be a well-attended, extremely informative seminar for active adult communi- ties. Looking at the topics this year, I am sure it will be the same. I think everyone needs to know how, and if, they will be affected by the new “Rain Tax”. For those living in 55+ associations, make sure you go to our website to register. Before I move on to the articles, I have to talk about the CAI-NJ Olympics. This is an event put together by our FAST Committee and the staff to collect funds for the “Make a Wish Foundation”. What a great cause. Last year we collected $10,000. That is amazing. In case you have not heard, I am willing to be turned into a “chicken” for this Olympics. Go to the website to donate or come to the event on July 10th at Thompson Park in Jamesburg. I guarantee you will have a blast. Getting back to the Senior Summit, that’s the theme for this month and the articles are geared towards adult communities but truly they can apply to any Association. For example, the article on emergency responses by Hilary Harding can apply to any community but is vitally important for active adult ones. It really has some important information. Even the article about designing for senior care environment by Kelly Lipfert can apply to any mature association. I have several clients that have members who bought their homes many years ago and have decided not to move. I am sure they could benefit from some design changes. Lastly we have an article on clubs once more by WilkinGuttenplan’s very own Michael Mezzo. Boy, he’s on a roll. It’s a great article for associa- tions that have independent clubs. Please make sure you read it. Once again, have a great July 4th and celebrate this wonderful country of ours by giving thanks. n

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