CAI-NJ May 2020 (w)

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

“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.” — Steve Maraboli

I t’s hard to believe that I’m writing these comments for the May 2020 issue of Community Trends ® . The year is flying by….yet nothing seems the same. I promised to include a theme of inspiration in my monthly articles and the concept of resiliency resonates loudly right now – “Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient”. This quote was written by Steve Maraboli, and it is a reminder of our ability to adapt, even in adverse circumstances. And adapt is what we have done. I am incredibly proud of our membership — we have been able to evolve and meet the challenge of the current health crisis through a host of timely and relevant educational sessions, on-line meetings and all things “virtual.” Most importantly, we have been there for each other. A perfect example of CAI-NJ members stepping up to help one another is our upcoming virtual skill-building workshops. These intimate mini-workshops — created and hosted by business partners, for business partners — will offer members hands-on coaching and assistance for members to solve their most challenging problems. Through this program, many of our members are volunteering countless hours with one goal in mind: giving back to their CAI-NJ family. CAI-NJ is an amazing organization with amazing people. I am incredibly grateful for the shared leadership from the Board of Directors and our commit- tee chairs, the hard work and efforts made by the entire CAI-NJ staff, and the vision and focus of our Executive Director, June Bretz. Please take a few minutes to read June’s heartfelt address – Community Redefined. Stay safe and reach out if you have any questions. We are here for you! n

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