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PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Jennifer Nevins, CMCA, CAI-NJ 2020 PRESIDENT DW Smith Associates, LLC

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JUNE M. BRETZ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JUNE@CAINJ.ORG ANGELA KAVANAUGH SENIOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR ANGELA@CAINJ.ORG JACLYN OSKIERKO DIRECTOR, CONFERENCE & EVENTS JACLYN@CAINJ.ORG BROOKE STOPPIELLO-NEVINS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER BROOKE@CAINJ.ORG JENNIFER FARRELL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG

“Who looks outside, dreams; Who looks inside, awakes.” — Carl Gustav Jung

Spring is Here! F irst and foremost, I would like to thank everyone who helped to make our 2020 CAI Awards Celebration such a profound success, including the members of the Awards Committee, the CAI-NJ staff and the amazing award recipients! I know the dedication and effort that is involved in making these events appear “seamless,” and I am so grateful to be part of such an incredible organization. As you know, each month’s article includes a theme of inspiration. This month’s quote is from Carl Gustav Jung and it reminds me of the beauty of spring awakening – “Who looks outside, dreams… Who looks inside, awakes.” As we look around at the beauty of nature and feel the warmth of spring, this is a reminder to also look inward. It’s been said that when looking inward, you recognize that happiness is an “inside job,” and it is about who we are and not about what we have. This focus on mindfulness has been of particular significance in my life – and I hope as you recognize the beauty of spring, you take a moment to reflect on “you.” For 2020, my focus is to also ensure that CAI takes a deep look inward. As I men- tioned last month, it’s my intention to attend as many committee meetings as possible this year. It has been incredible to see firsthand the passion and enthusiasm of each committee! In doing so, I want to make sure that all volunteers know the value of their commitment to CAI and to ensure that the goals of each committee connect to CAI’s overall strategic plan. Most importantly, I am working with staff and our committees to ensure that CAI is meeting the diverse needs of its membership. One of the most frequent requests I’ve received is to expand the geographical reach of our programs. As the year begins to unfold, be on the lookout for additional lecture series and professional development courses that span into our northern and southern regions. If you have any ideas that support this effort, please remember that I am here to serve our membership and my “door is always open.” Feel free to reach out to me anytime. In closing, you may have heard the exciting news about the launch of our “CAI Foundation.” Our extended CAI family has for years focused on serving under-resourced individuals and families in New Jersey. The CAI-NJ Foundation will build upon this tra- dition with an ambitious dual mission: to alleviate homelessness and to increase home ownership by supporting those less fortunate in our community. I can’t express how proud I am to be part of a CAI driven philanthropic effort that will make a difference in the lives of so many in our community. CAI-NJ is an industry organization full of pas- sionate, incredible people — I can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together. n

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