CAI-NJ June 2021

LOOKING AHEAD ANGELA KAVANAUGH | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

“Summer breeze makes me feel fine…” — Seals & Crofts

Hello summer! Hello members! June is a mag- nificent month. I can already hear the laughter of children playing outside, little league ballgames, the waves at the shore, and the sizzling of the barbeque. Oh, and let’s not forget the song of the long-awaited cicadas. It’s the beginning of summer, the beaches are open, and as we celebrate Father’s Day this month our state is just about fully opened. We can finally move outdoors and absorb the sunshine, enjoying it with family and friends. The CAI Team has returned to the office. We have all missed seeing each other and we share the senti- ment of how good it is to be able to see one another daily. That dose of normalcy is such a good way to begin the summer. So, we are happy to be back, serving all of you, our members. We’re looking forward to seeing you in person again, finally! I hope you had the opportunity to join us at the Comeback Party last month at the Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten. It was a fun evening as we celebrated being able to network in person with our old friends and hopeful- ly started some new relationships. Thank you to all of our sponsors, exhibitors, managers, and homeowner leaders for coming out to support us at this important event. Our Annual Golf Outing is set for Tuesday, June 15th at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. Tom Skiba, CAE, CAI National Chief Executive Officer will join our 250 golfers as they begin the day with a scrumptious outdoor luncheon and then golf the day away to win fun door prizes and compete to be the winners of our traditional golf contests. There will be something for everyone from lowest team score to longest drive. The day will conclude with a cocktail party and dinner reception. We are looking forward to seeing all of you that can join us for this notable event. The 2021 Awards Celebration is set to take place on Thursday, June 24th, at the beautiful Boathouse at Mercer Lake in West Windsor Township where we will celebrate

excellence in our industry. All members are invited to attend. The day before, on Wednesday, June 23rd, we will host a virtual awards ceremony when all of the award winners will be announced. https://cainj.org/2021-awards/ The Annual Beach Party. This year we will be extending the summer as long as we can. The Beach Party is set for Friday, September 17th at Martell’s Tiki Bar in Point Pleasant. Come and join the fun as we close out the summer season. Information and registration will be avail- able on our website shortly. Virtual events are still on the chapter calendar. Check our website for what we have planned. Current- ly opened for registration are the She-Connects Podcast Discussion, Homeowner Huddle, andWebinarWednesdays. https://cainj.org/education-events/ The 2021 Annual Conference & Expo. We are looking ahead with optimism to our Annual Conference & Expo, scheduled for Thursday, October 21st at the Event Center @iPa. Booths are now available for sale as the commit- tee is planning a tradeshow filled with resources, education, and networking. Our homeowner leaders and managers will have the opportunity to learn what is new in the industry, speak with informed professionals as well as connecting with vendors to assist them with necessary community association projects. Please visit https://cainj.org/2021-conference-expo/ for more information. Attendee registration on this flagship event is coming soon! Reopening Guidelines — I am, along with the CAI-NJ Board of Directors, closely monitoring Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders. We will adjust our guidelines as those orders change however the comfort and safety of our members is always our main priority. “…A little light-a-shinin’ through the window, Lets me know everything’s all right.” — Seals & Crofts Have a safe and happy summer everyone. Hope to see you all soon! n

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