CAI-NJ July 2022

THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS 14 It’s Gonna Blow!! Staying Ahead of Items that Can Blow Your Budget By Michael Mezzo, CPA WilkinGuttenplan 26 How to Plan a Successful Capital Improvement Project — Best Practices for a Strong Start By Eric Lecky SageWater 34 Community Association Best Practices — Financials By Russell Munz, CMCA Community Financials 44 Management Trends: Budget Process 101 By Michelle Williams, CMCA, AMS Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO 14 26

EXTRAS President’s Corner Looking Ahead

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CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

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Legislative Update

CA-PAC “Keys to the Doors” Campaign

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Chapter Trends

F.A.S.T. CAI-NJ Olympics Information

Beach Party Registration 2022 Webinar Wednesdays 25 2022 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo Attendee Registration 33 Pre-Conference Networking Reception — Save the Date 37 F.A.S.T. Kickball Tournament Information 39 Homeowner Leader Best Practices Roundtable Discussion 41 CAI-NJ & CAI-PA Joint Networking Event Recap & Photos 42 45 Ultimate Night Out — Jersey Blueclaws Game Registration 46 Community Leadership Summit Registration 47 Board Leadership Development Workshop Registration 49 New Members 50 CAI Membership Application 51 CA-PAC 9 and Nosh — Save the Date 55 2022 Ultimate Partner Listings 64 CMCA Exam Study Group – Coffee & Cram Information

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Register Now! See page 33 for the 2022 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo Attendee Registration Form!

Thursday, October 20, 2022 at The Event Center @IPA, Freehold, NJ

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