CAI-NJ May 2020 (w)

systems? Is it automated? Is it secure? And then there’s online chat rooms, social media groups, and yelp reviews. So many platforms to discuss common interests...and rate our performance. There’s no doubt that residents, of every age, are increasingly tech-savvy. We’ve always known that our communities are more than places where people sleep. But today they’re workplaces, too, as well as theaters, stadiums, restaurants, and so much more. The visitors to your community come from across town and across the world, all let in through a wondrous tool called Zoom... So, the question is: where do we go from here? To say the least, Covid-19 has shaken up our industry and our communities. It has disrupted how we live, work, and do business....in every way imaginable. In the face of all this change, the number one predictor of our future success lies in one sole factor: How will we react? A New World...A New CAI-NJ Vision is especially crucial during a crisis as global as this one. Both CAI-NJ — and our members — must not only navigate the challenges of day to day survival, but also lead with vision to emerge from the crisis with a stron- ger sense of purpose and unity, more resilient, and more equipped than ever before. We therefore must ask ourselves, as an association: What will we be when this crisis lifts?

“The decisions that we make today — our response to this crisis and our steps forward — will not only affect our industry, but the American way of life.”

While the CAI-NJ

Board of Directors and I are working hard to answer this question, for now, what we know is this: • We will grow — more

members, more programs, more value

• We will increase our voice in Trenton through the NJ-LAC • We will attract more young professionals, support women in our industry, and promote inclusiveness • We will expand awareness of CAI-NJ and the issues affecting our industry And through all our efforts, we will provide even more sup- port to enhance the quality of community association living. There are 63 million people that currently reside in homeowner’s associations in America. That’s huge. And the numbers are only growing... The decisions that we make today — our response to this crisis and our steps forward — will not only affect our industry, but the American way of life. Are you up to the challenge? We are! n

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INFORMATION & RESOURCES FOR YOU We will continue to keep you informed and provide you with the outstanding member services you expect from CAI-NJ. Below are several resources we will contin- ue to provide to our members: • CAI-NJ web Covid-19 page (www.cainj.org/coronavirus-alert) — Information, guidelines, and tips on the health crisis and its impact on communi- ty associations • Weekly eNewsletters - striving to produce the most relevant newsletter for our members • Job Bank - our NEW members-only job posting site for hiring managers and a job search portal for opportunity seekers right on our CAI-NJ website (www.cainj.org/14286-2)

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS LEADERSHIP NETWORK All young professionals (40 and under) in the CAI-NJ chapter belong to and are an essential part of the Young Professionals Network, led by the mem- bers of the F.A.S.T. Committee. All our young professionals will receive a digital “online badge” showcasing your affilia- tion with this energized group, a quarterly newsletter, ongoing invitations to network- ing and charitable events, and a special invitation to an annual retreat.

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP NETWORK

All women in the chapter are mem- bers of the Women’s Leadership Network (WLN), led by the Women’s Leadership Committee. Members will be kept up to date through a quarterly newsletter and be invited to participate in events, podcasts, and other exciting programs throughout the year. Women of the Women’s Leaders Network will also receive a digital “online badge” show- casing your affiliation with this rising group of professional women and a special invitation to an annual WLN annual retreat.