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Community Trends ® October 2019

Community Managers, Board Members & Homeowners Free for //Visit over 165 service providers// Educational seminars Breakfast & Lunch served $5,000 in cash prizes//all day attendee pre-registration

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Thursday OCT//17//2019 The Event center @ipa

2019 CAI-NJ ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO

110 Schanck road freehold, nj 07728 email //angela@cainj.org or call //609.588.0030 more info visit www.cainj.org

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The Community Associations Institute New Jersey chapter would like to thank its 2019 Ultimate Partners below. For more information on our sponsorships, please contact Laura O’Connor at 609-588-0030 or laura@cainj.org.

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THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS

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Management Trends: Tips for Attending the Upcoming CAI-NJ Conference and Expo By Anthony Nardone, MBA, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Corner Property Management

Pre-Conference Networking Party Registration.......7 From the 2019 Conference & Expo Chair..........13 Conference & Expo Intro...................................20 Attendee Registration Form................................21 Conference & Expo Schedule.......................22-23 Expo Map.......................................................24 Exhibitors (alphabetical)....................................25 Exhibitors (by booth number).............................26 Conference & Expo Sponsors............................27

CONFERENCE & EXPO PAGES 20-27

EXTRAS President's Corner

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Looking Ahead

Legislative Update

CA-PAC “Dollar a Door” Campaign

10 14 15 29 30 34 39 65 82 83 88 98

Inside Connection

CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

2019 CAI-NJ Shoot the Cover Photo Contest 2020 CAI-NJ Awards Dinner Call for Nomimnations 2019 CAI-NJ Beach Party Wrap-up & Photos November CAI-NJ Lecture Series Registration

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Business Partner Linked Record Form

New Members

CAI Membership Application

National Trends

Community Trends ® Author Guidelines

2019 Ultimate Partner Listings

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CAI-NJ LEADERSHIP BOARD OFFICERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Benjamin Basch American Pool Enterprises Business Partner

Donna Belkot Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO Community Association Manager Jean Bestafka Renaissance Homeowners Association Homeowner Leader

PRESIDENT MOHAMMED SALYANI, CPA WilkinGuttenplan

Deana Luchs Canal Walk Homeowners Association Homeowner Leader Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM Corner Property Management Community Association Manager

VICE PRESIDENT LOREN LIGHTMAN, ESQ. HILL WALLACK LLP

PRESIDENT ELECT JENNIFER NEVINS, CMCA DW SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC

Christopher Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Prime Management, Inc., AAMC Community Association Manager

Lisa Vitiello, CPA Towne & Country Management, Inc. Community Association Manager

TREASURER JEFFREY LOGAN GUARDIAN SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC.

SECRETARY MARK WETTER, ESQ. RADOM & WETTER

GENERAL COUNSEL Jason Orlando, Esq. Orlando Murphy LLP

GENERAL COUNSEL EMERITUS Wendell A. Smith, Esq., CCAL Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Lisa Vitiello, CPA Towne & Country Management, Inc.

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER

CAI-NJ STAFF

Mohammed Salyani, CPA CAI-NJ 2019 PRESIDENT WilkinGuttenplan

LARRY P. THOMAS, PCAM CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LARRY@CAINJ.ORG ANGELA KAVANAUGH DIRECTOR, CONFERENCE & PROGRAMS ANGELA@CAINJ.ORG JACLYN OSKIERKO DIRECTOR, EVENTS & EDITORIAL JACLYN@CAINJ.ORG CHELSEA DONNIGAN MANAGER, MEMBERSHIP & MARKETING CHELSEA@CAINJ.ORG BROOKE STOPPIELLO-NEVINS MANAGER, GRAPHIC DESIGN & MEMBER SERVICES

Let’s Play Ball!

I t’s finally here, our largest event of the year, the 2019 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo! I am so excited about the Expo this year. First of all, I love the logo and theme. I really think it covers what the Expo is all about, whether it be getting the right vendors for your community’s needs or the nec- essary education so boards can effectively run their associations. Secondly, it is the first time we had the booths sold out by May. That’s never happened before. Thanks to the success of last year’s Conference & Expo and the

hard work of Angela and the C&E Committee we did not have to make a single phone call. In addition, this year we have hired a PR firm to really help us get the word out to as many community board members as possible. They have different social media platforms that they will be using, and I am sure that they will be able to increase the attendance this year.

BROOKE@CAINJ.ORG JENNIFER FARRELL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG

“Speaking of education, the topics this year are excellent and timely...”

Contact CAI-NJ

ADDRESS CAI-NJ

500 HARDING ROAD, FREEHOLD, NJ 07728 PHONE 609-588-0030 FAX 609-588-0040 WEB WWW.CAINJ.ORG EMAIL INFO@CAINJ.ORG

Speaking of education, the topics this year are excellent and timely, please make sure you attend all of them. The first one covers keeping open lines of communication and dealing with burnout in the workplace. Although very dif- ferent, both are extremely important in this is world of social media and instant responses that we live in. The second session at 10:45am covers maintenance, what the association is and is not responsible for, and what could happen if you do not build a winning team. The speakers are excellent and bring with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise, each one of them having been in the industry for many, many years. And then of course we have the LAC update in the afternoon. Boy, do they have a lot to talk about! The committee sure has been busy and there are lots of changes that Boards need to be aware of. This session is definitely one worth attending. Last, but not least, are all the prizes. Between the cash CAI is giving away and the drawings at each booth, there is at least $10,000 to be won. How can anyone say no to that? Can’t wait to see you all at The Event Center @IPA on October 17th! n

CAI-NJ On Social Media

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LOOKING AHEAD LARRY THOMAS, PCAM | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

T here is nothing more exciting for me than attending the CAI-NJ Pre-Conference Networking Party and the Annual Conference and Expo. Every year in this issue I encourage all of our Homeowner Leader members to attend. Also, along with attending, I strongly suggest that they invite their committee members, and just as important, their key management team members. I can assure you that if your management team attends, your community will not cease to function and I can also assure you that by them attending the conference, they will bring back invaluable industry knowledge along with creating dozens of key contacts with our exhibiting business partners. All of the major players will be exhibiting and even if you’re not looking to replace a current vendor, when and if the time comes that you need to make a change, you will already have an idea of where to turn. Please consider this year’s theme, “Building a Winning Team with CAI-NJ”. You really can’t build a winning team if you leave your MVPs (management and maintenance staff) at home. This is the perfect opportunity to get your “Team” on the same page and create a “game plan” that will ensure a win for your community. Remember, the event is free to attend. We pro- vide a complimentary breakfast and lunch and you may be the lucky recipient of a $1,000 cash prize or four tickets to the Giants and Cowboys game on November 4th. Under the outstanding leadership of Chair, Jay Burak, Vice Chair, Jessica Kizmann and staff liaison Angela Kavanaugh, this year’s Conference and Expo committee has put together a formidable selection of enlightening and timely subjects with several sought-after industry experts.

“This year’s Conference and Expo committee has put together a formidable selection of enlightening and timely subjects with several sought-after industry experts.” Together with board liaisons, Mohammed Salyani and Donna Belkot, every one of the committee’s monthly meet- ings were full of conversations and ideas to make sure you will not be disappointed with this year’s conference. Please refer to pages 22 to 23 for a description of this year’s educational sessions. And make sure that you attend the Legislative Update session at 1:30 pm. There is so much going on in Trenton that makes this a “must attend” session. As you probably know, Angela sold out every booth by the end of May, 5 months prior to the event! This is unheard of to be sold out so soon. I encourage all attend- ees to visit each booth and say “hello,” pick up a business card and feel free to ask any questions that you may have. All of our exhibitors are there to help and make a connec- tion with our homeowner leaders and managers. In closing, please take a look at the full schedule and plan your day to best take advantage of the many features of this year’s Annual Conference and Expo. Everyone involved, including all of our committees and staff members, have worked tirelessly to present to you a top-notch experience. n

THE CAI-NJ ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO IS OCTOBER 17, 2019 — Register now by emailing angela@cainj.org or visit www.cainj.org for more information!

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Presented By

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Gametime Bar & Grill and Top Golf @ iPlay 110 Schanck Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

Registration:

by 10/10

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Name/Designation 1:__________________________________ Company Name: ______________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Fax:____________________ Email:_________________________________________________

CAI-NJ Members: $115 Non-Members: $175 Payment Methods: 1.) Check payable to CAI-NJ, mailed to: CAI-NJ Attn: 2019 Pre-Conference

$130 $200

____ # Partner Tickets (see below) ____ # Booth Tickets (1 per booth) ____ # Regular Tickets (full price)

500 Harding Road Freehold, NJ 07728

Total Cost $________

2.) Pay by credit card. Please fax to (609) 588-0040 Cardholder Name:__________________________________ Card Number:______________________________________ Exp. Date: _________________Sec. Code: ______________ Cardholder Signature: ______________________________ *Cardholder acknowledges receipt of goods and/or services in the amount of the total shown hereon and agrees to perform the obligations set forth in the cardholder’s agreement with issuer.

• Ultimate Partners receive 4 tickets • Elite Partners receive 2 tickets • Premier Partners receive 1 ticket • Each conference booth receives 1 discounted ticket for the reception and party ($50)

Additional Attendee Information Name & Designations Company (if different from above) Email (for confirmations) 2._______________________________________ ____________________________________ _______________________________ 3._______________________________________ ____________________________________ _______________________________ 4._______________________________________ ____________________________________ _______________________________ 5. _______________________________________ ____________________________________ _______________________________

For more information or to register, contact info@cainj.org. Must bean exhibitor, manager or homeowner toattend. This event requires acancellation noticeof at least 72 hours in advanceor a refundwill not beprovided.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

GEORGE GREATREX, ESQ. PARTNER, SHIVERS, GOSNAY & GREATREX, LLC LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE CHAIR

W elcome to the 2019 Conference and Expo issue of Community Trends ® ! This is the most widely distributed and read issue of the year for our monthly magazine. For those of you who don’t receive this magazine, or don’t faithfully read it when it’s delivered to your office or computer, this Legislative Update column serves as a monthly report on the status of CAI’s efforts to initiate and support legislative and regulatory efforts that will improve the quality of life for the 1.35 mil- lion residents living and working in New Jersey’s 6,700 common interest communities, and to oppose those efforts which would do them harm. In the February issue of Trends I reported on the Legislative Action Committee’s priority list of issues on which we will be focusing our efforts during this legislative session (January 2018 to January 2020) in Trenton. They include: • Mortgage foreclosure reform (to address the plague of vacant and abandoned homes in foreclo- sure — known as “zombie” foreclosures — A2085/ S1243). In May we achieved success when a package of foreclosure reform bills was passed by the legislature and signed into law by the Governor. Among other things, these reforms strengthened the enforceability of association liens for unpaid assessments and related charges, and shortened the time period within which a Sheriff’s Sale must be conducted on a foreclosed prop- erty. • Expansion of services to be reimbursed or performed by municipalities (such as mainte- nance of fire hydrants — A1745/S2774). We have motivated sponsors shepherding this bill through the legislature. • Adoption of uniform common ownership interest legislation (the revival of UCIOA by the NJ Law Review Commission – A3851/S2425). These bills seek to begin the process of consolidating into one

omnibus statute the many statutory and regulatory provi- sions that apply to the various forms of common interest communities in our State. It has already overwhelmingly passed the Senate and we are hopeful it will pass the Assembly and move on to the Governor’s desk before the end of the year. • DCA adoption of revised language further defining “adequate reserves” and “ben- efits derived” (as contained in PREDFDA and the Condominium Act and their administrative regulations which primarily apply to new developments still under developer control). We have worked collaboratively with the NJ Builders Association to draft proposed revisions to the DCA regulations that address these important regu- lations, and have submitted those revisions to the DCA. We are optimistic that those revisions will be favorably reviewed by the DCA and reflected in their final rules. • Opposition to legislation limiting a Common Interest Community’s ability to include pro- tective indemnification provisions in vendor contracts (such as snow removal contracts – A3968/ S665). We continue to oppose this legislation that would protect snow removal vendors, at the expense of community associations who hire them. Other issues have arisen during this year that have also demanded our attention, and we will focus on ensuring the legislation and regulations aimed at addressing these issues will benefit common interest communities in New Jersey, or at the very least do no harm to them. They include: • Release of DCA “Radburn Law” Regulations: In early June of this year the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) issued a set of new administrative regula- tions meant to interpret and apply the various elements of the 2017 Radburn election law. This law included various amendments to the PREDFDA and Condo Acts as they relate to voting and elections in common inter-

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2019 CAI-NJ COMMITTEES

“Other issues have arisen during this year that have also demanded our attention...”

AWARDS COMMITTEE Gabby Grimes — Chair Eileen Szelewicki, CMCA — Vice Chair Neil Betoff

F.A.S.T. COMMITTEE Gabe Vitale — Chair Ashley Gray, CMCA — Vice Chair Matthew Antico

LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE (LAC) George Greatrex, Esq. — Chair A. Christopher Florio, Esq. — Vice Chair

Joseph Chorba, CPA — Treasurer Michael Pesce, PCAM — Secretary Lisa Rayca, CMCA, AMS — CAI-PADELVAL, So. Jersey Liaison Elizabeth Comando, CMCA, PCAM Barbara Drummond, CMCA, PCAM

Jennifer Carr Rich Cassilli Drew Cowley Michelle Gadaleta Lila Khiry Steve Lang

Jessica Baker Angela Celeste Jamie Cullen, CMCA Eric Eggert Shelby Evans Brian Griffin Jessica Hatton Shaun Hynes Vincent Kazmierski Lila Khiry Steven Kuhnert Jessica Long

Matthew Earle, Esq. Vincent Hager, CIRMS Sue Howe, AMS, PCAM Steve Kroll Christine Li, Esq., CCAL James Magid, CMCA, PCAM, LSM Thomas Martin, Esq. Glen Masullo, CMCA, PCAM

Christine Maldonado Vanessa Nixon, Esq. Drew Podolski, Esq. Kari Prout Mary Visco Sandi Wiktor Board Liaisons: Jennifer Nevins, CMCA Lisa Vitiello, CPA Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko BUSINESS PARTNER COMMITTEE Amy Shorter — Chair Jessica Vail — Vice Chair Theresa Beckett Robert Flanagan, Esq. Ryan Fleming Frank Gencarelli Toni Licciardi Michael Luzzi Kim Manicone Patricia Ventura Gregory Vinogradsky, Esq. Lisa Wagner Board Liaisons: Jeffrey Logan Jennifer Nevins, CMCA Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh CONFERENCE & EXPO COMMITTEE Jay Burak — Chair Jessica Kizmann, CPA — Vice Chair Kristie Bendick, CMCA Saher Gouda David Kalen Dawn Kearney

est communities, along with other association operational procedures. Your LAC has carefully reviewed and analyzed those proposed regula- tions and found that while some are helpful and acceptable, many are problematic and some downright unacceptable. The LAC has submit- ted a letter to the DCA outlining our concerns with each of those many problematic and objectionable pro- posed regulations, and it is our hope that those concerns will be satisfac- torily addressed by the DCA in the final regulations before they become law. • Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: (A1030/S2421) Advancing “green energy” technol- ogy brings with it both benefits and complications, and this topic is a good example of that. Legislative efforts to promote the use of electric vehicles are underway, and the LAC is working with the sponsors and proponents of this legislation to ensure that the benefits to the users of such technology don’t also burden the common interest communities that would be the subject of laws. • Statute of Limitations for claims against developers: A New Jersey Supreme Court opin- ion in the case of The Palisades at Fort Lee Condo. Assn. Inc. v. CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 105

Kristin Marzarella Tara Melick, CPA Nicole Miller, Esq. Rachel Richardson, CMCA Lauren Vadenais David Vargas

Jack McGrath Paul Raetsch

J. David Ramsey, Esq., CCAL Caroline Record, Esq., CCAL Board Liaisons: Jean Bestafka Loren Lightman, Esq. Staff Liaison: Larry Thomas, PCAM MANAGER COMMITTEE Erin O’Reilly, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Chair Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM — Vice Chair Denise Becker, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Jeff Cirkus, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Dawn Mackanic, CMCA Kerri Stimpson, AMS Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Michelle Williams, CMCA, AMS Board Liaisons: Tony Nardone, MBA, PCAM Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Nikolaos Haralambopoulos, CPA — Chair Briana Walsh — Vice Chair Michael Barch Lysa Bergenfeld, Esq. Jennifer Cardak Nichole Gist Jennifer Lynch, CIC Tara Melick, CPA Steven Mlenak, Esq. Peter Throndson Board Liaisons: Loren Lightman, Esq. Mark Wetter, Esq. Staff Liaisons: Chelsea Donnigan Brooke Stoppiello-Nevins NETWORKING EVENTS COMMITTEE Pam Illiano — Chair Gary Gleitman — Vice Chair Kathleen Radler Steve Roderick Ken Shah

Kristy Winchock Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch

Jeffrey Logan Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE Paul Migliore — Chair Eric Eggert — Vice Chair Chris Belkot Scott Brandle Martin Cabalar, Esq. Patti Clemente Marty Ehrlich Keith Giliberti, PE, RS Fred Hodge, Jr. Hank Johns Lisa Komitor Georgette Kyriacou Cathy Mango Mike Polulak, Esq. Ross Rutman David Shahrabani Jasmin Shelton Christopher Tensen, CMCA, AMS Ryan Weiner

Joe Bonafede Jeanine Clark Ellen Comiski Jeffrey Cuevas John Echelmeier Stacey Imber Tanya Jimenez Terry Kessler, Esq. Konrad Kurach Valerie Luckenbach Denise Mack

Tom Witkowski Board Liaisons: Chris Nicosia, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Mark Wetter, Esq. Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko HOMEOWNER LEADER COMMITTEE Cheryl Palent — Chair Roslyn Brodsky — Vice Chair Lois Gerber Charles Lavine

Jessica Marvel Karl Meth, Esq. Kevin Oliver Cheryl Rhine, CIC, CIRMS

Richard Pucciarelli Board Liaisons: Jean Bestafka Deana Luchs Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh

Harriet Schwarzber, CMCA, AMS Jackie Thermidor, CMCA, AMS Board Liaisons: Donna Belkot Mohammed Salyani, CPA Staff Liaison: Angela Kavanaugh EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Mary Barrett, Esq. — Chair Robert Arnone, CMCA, AMS — Vice Chair Hilary Harding Jonathan Katz, Esq. Richard Linderman, Esq. Michael Mezzo, CPA, MBA Steven Morris, RS Robert Roop Kari Valentine, CMCA, AMS Ray Venturino Board Liaisons: Deana Luchs Lisa Vitiello, CPA Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

Dean Catanzarite Diane Cody, PCAM Rhett Cowley Jose Elvir Seth Frumkin Freedom Hildreth Carol Nickerson, CMCA Julie Nole Debbie Pasquariello, CIC, CIRMS

Daniel Reilly Chris Rosati Kristine Schmocker Dan Turi Melissa Volet, Esq. Board Liaisons: Benjamin Basch Donna Belkot Staff Liaison: Jaclyn Oskierko

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CA-PAC WORKS HARD PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

SUPPORT CA-PAC “A Dollar a Door”! The Community Association – Political Action Committee (CA-PAC) is a volunteer committee consisting of homeowners, professionals and managers who serve New Jersey’s community associations. CA-PAC was created to give our members a stronger voice in Trenton by supporting candidates who support key issues important to CAI-NJ members. Please do your part and support our 2019 “Dollar a Door” campaign. Donate $1 per door or at least $250.00 per year for communities and $25.00 for individuals. 2019 A Dollar a Door Community Associations • Cedar Village at East Brunswick • Clearbrook Community Association • Executive House Condominium Association • Horizons at Woods Landing • Riviera at East Windsor Homeowners Association • Rossmoor Community Association • The Ponds • Union Gap Village Association • Wanaque Reserve Condominium Association • Wyckham Manor Association, Inc.

TO DONATE TO CA-PAC, SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 | or visit: www.cainj.org/capac TO DONATE TO CA- , ONTRIBUTIONS TO: CA-PAC, 5 0 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07 | r i it: . i j. rg/capac

YES, I’D LIKE TO SUPPORT CA-PAC WITH A PLEDGE!

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION DOLLAR PER DOOR __________________ X ____________________ $_________ Number of Doors A Dollar or More Total Pledge PROFESSIONAL PLEDGE __________________ X ____________________ $_________ Number of Doors A Dollar or More Total Pledge FLAT RATE PLEDGES Business Partner ............................................... $250-$500 $_________ Management Company ..............................................$500 $_________ Other ....................................................................................... $_________

Community/Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Individual Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

MailingAddress:______________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, ZIP:______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:_________________________________________________________Fax: ________________________________________________

Email:________________________________ Occupation:______________________ Employer:_____________________________________

Employer Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________

City, State, ZIP:______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please make your CORPORATE or PERSONAL CHECK payable and mail to: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728

Management Company Name: _________________________________________ (Community Association’s Only) DO NOT INCLUDE MY NAME OR COMPANY ON THE LIST OF CA-PAC CONTRIBUTORS

The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission requires us to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of the employer of contributors whose contribution exceeds $300 in a calendar year. Contributions to CA-PAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are not limited to suggested amounts. CA-PAC will not favor nor disadvantage anyone based upon the amounts or failure to make PAC Contributions. Voluntary political contributions are subject to limitations of ELEC regulations. CA-PAC contributions are not considered payment of CAI dues.

CA-PAC WORKS HARD PROTECTING THE INTERESTS OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

Municipal Bonding Requirements – (A1425, S3233) - Last year, the legislature passed a law removing developers’ requirements to post performance and maintenance guarantees on construction not ultimately dedicated to the municipality. While intended only to apply to shopping centers, CA-PAC is concerned that our communities could be swept into the exemptions, and will be working to correct the oversight. Delinquencies and Expedited Foreclosures – (A2085, S1243) – We continue to attempt to work with the banks to maintain vacant units and assume responsibili- ty for maintenance fees while pushing for rent receiverships as an option. Municipal Services / Fire Hydrant Maintenance - (A1745) – CA-PAC is advocating for expansion of the municipal services provided to your community. Our top priority for now is passage of legislation that would ensure that your local municipal utility authority keep your neighborhood safe by properly maintaining fire hydrants, and we hope to make the cost of such maintenance fair by banning the practice of charging our associations more than their host municipalities. Electric Charging Stations - (A1030) - There is National and State legislation concerning the installation of electric charging stations for existing and future common interest communities. CA–PAC will be there to make sure you have say over when, where, and if to include these stations in your communities. DCA Inspections - (S1150) - This bill would reduce inspections from every 5 years to every 2 years. Solar Panel Installations – (A2469) - Recent legislation proposes controls for regulation and installation of solar panels in your community. Insurance Deductibles – (A2439) - Recent legislation proposes to prevent an association’s ability to transfer the responsibility for a damage claim’s deductible to homeowners in condominium associations. Snow Contractor Indemnification – (S665) - This legislation would require snow contractors to be indemnified for any damage or injuries as a result of their snow removal/ice control operations.

TO DONATE TO CA-PAC, SEND CONTRIBUTIONS TO: CA-PAC, 500 Harding Road, Freehold, NJ 07728 | or visit: www.cainj.org/capac

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A Message from Jay Burak 2019 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo Committee Chair

C ome and build your winning TEAM with CAI-NJ at this year’s Conference and Expo on October 17, 2019 at the Event Center @IPA in Freehold. Having been on this committee since 2014, I am so grateful to have been the Committee Chair this year. I would like to thank the committee members who have all worked very hard alongside me and volunteered their time to organize the details of this year’s event. The committee has taken into account all of your feedback from our inaugural event and incorporated it into improved coordination for our second year at this venue. There will be a new layout and format this year, and attendance will once again be free for property managers and homeowners. The New Jersey Chapter of the Community Associations Institute is dedicated to enhancing the quality of community living through education, legislative advocacy, and professional development. Our theme for this year’s event is all about building your TEAM – Training, Education, Advocacy, Management. In keeping with the theme there will five seminars on topics including maintenance, new technology, management practices, and our annual LAC update. If you haven’t signed up yet, get this event on your calendar by heading to www.cainj.org to register. Be sure to arrive early, as we will be giving away $1,000 every hour, and 4 tickets to the November 4th football game, NY Giants vs. the Dallas Cowboys! In addition to meeting with our 166 exhibitors, I would also love to meet you and hear your input on our event. October 17th will be here before you know it and you won’t want to miss this winning TEAM in action! Jay Burak FWH Associates, P.A. 2019 Conference and Expo Committee Chair

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INSIDE CONNECTION CHELSEA DONNIGAN | MANAGER, MEMBERSHIP AND MARKETING

A CAI Team with Undeniable Chemistry and Unlimited Potential

O n both a national and chapter level, Homeowner Leadership (HL) members remain a top priority for CAI. As this membership type continues to grow, so does the reputation and status of this association. We want to thank all the existing members who have abetted in the promotion of the recent changes to the HL membership program this past year. Your unwavering support has led to a significant impact in membership; in fact, CAI-NJ is now proudly serving over 1,300 Homeowner Leader members! At CAI-NJ, we encourage our members to take full advantage of all the opportunities CAI offers. For instance, existing Homeowner Leaders should be making the most of their investment by signing up every member of their board as well as any key volunteers. Don’t for- get that you can sign up anywhere from three to fifteen members at the rate of ONLY $295 a year. There are so many members-only benefits we would hate for you to miss out on, such as educational programs tailored for community association board members and key vol- unteers. Education is one of the leading benefits for com- munity association leaders and the relevant instructional sessions available through CAI-NJ are both frequent and comprehensive. As we all know, an educated and knowledgeable board benefits everyone.

From the moment you join, we urge you to immerse yourself in CAI-NJ… get involved, join a committee, attend events and seminars, use our resources, stay connected and follow us on social media, and make powerful, con- structive connections with other members. We are here to ensure your membership is as valuable to you as possible, so please help us help you thrive within CAI.

“Don’t forget that you can sign up anywhere from three to fifteen members at the rate of ONLY $295 a year.”

We cannot grow without you! We implore our existing members to keep spreading the word about CAI-NJ and everything our association offers so we can continue to expand and serve its members to the best of our ability. We strongly encourage you to inquire more about mem- bership and get started today. If you wish to register your board for CAI membership or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to me at (609) 588-0030 or chelsea@cainj.org with any questions. n

See the form on pages 80-81 to sign up additional members of your association. Not a member yet? Fill out the membership application on page 83 of this issue today!

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EVENTS&EDUCATIONCALENDAR 2019-20

October

DECEMBER 4 FEBRUARY

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Annual Meeting and Chapter Retreat Clearbrook Community Association, Monroe Twp.

2019 Pre-Conference Networking Reception The Event Center @iPA, Freehold, 2019 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo CA-PAC Nine & Nosh Greenbriar Whittingham, Monroe Twp.

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Annual Awards Celebration The Event Center @iPA, Freehold

The Event Center @iPA, Freehold M-310: Management Company Administration Freehold

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APRIL 23 June

Spring Break Party The Grand Marquis, Old Bridge

November

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Lecture Series - Pending National & State Legislation & the Physical & Financial Effects on our Community Associations CAI-NJ, Freehold Coffee & Cram : CMCA Study Group CAI-NJ, Freehold

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Dennis R. Casale Memorial Golf Outing Forsgate Country CLub, Monroe Twp.

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Update today: ONLINE at www.caionline.org EMAIL addresschanges@caionline.org Be sure to update your board’s member names, titles (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Board Member), and contact information to ensure your board members receive all the latest CAI member benefits!

MAIL to CAI, P.O. Box 34793, Alexandria, VA 22334-0793

Have your community association board members changed since last year?

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Thursday, October 17, 2019 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm The EVENT CENTER @iPA 110 Schanck Road | Freehold, New Jersey | 07728 2019 CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo Attendee Registration Form

Please note: CAI-NJ only reviews CAI designations, certifications, and accred- itations for validity and current status. Registrants are advised that each indi- vidual company is solely responsible for the content they provide on registration forms including all designations, certi- fications, accreditations and licenses by the company or the individual employee. Concerns about the validity of non-CAI designations, certifications, accredita- tions, and licenses should be directed to the specific company or individual in question. Removal of designations, certifications, accreditations, and licenses by CAI-NJ will only take place upon the submission of a letter written by the official credentialing and/or licensing body to CAI-NJ.

Please type or print company/association name in block letters exactly as it should appear on name badges. *ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR COMPLETED REGISTRATION Attendee Name and CAI Designation 1: _______________________________________________________ Management Company or Community Association Name: _____________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________________________________________ Phone:_______________________________________ Fax: ___________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Name/Designation 2: _____________________________________ Mgmt Co./Association: ____________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________ Phone:____________________ Fax: ___________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Name/Designation 3: _____________________________________ Mgmt Co./Association: ____________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________ Phone:____________________ Fax: ___________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Name/Designation 4: _____________________________________ Mgmt Co./Association: ____________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________ Phone:____________________ Fax: ___________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________

Name/Designation 5: _____________________________________ Mgmt Co./Association: ____________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________ Phone:____________________ Fax: ___________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Name/Designation 6: _____________________________________ Mgmt Co./Association: ____________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________ Phone:____________________ Fax: ___________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Please mail, fax, or email your completed form to: CAI-NJ, Attn: Conference & Expo 500 Harding Rd., Freehold, NJ 07728 Fax: (609) 588-0040 or email: angela@cainj.org

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SPECIAL EVENT FOR COMMUNITY BOARD MEMBERS, HOMEOWNERS & COMMUNITY PROPERTY MANAGERS! This year the CAI-NJ Conference & Expo will be on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at The EVENT CENTER @iPA. There will be educational sessions throughout the day covering 5 topics, specially developed for our attendees. Everyone will have the opportunity to visit 166 professional companies, learn about the latest trends in community association services and gather advice from our experts. It’s an excellent opportunity to make new contacts and meet potential vendors for upcoming projects within your community. I I , I i r t I- f r i l r , t r , t i . r i l ti l i t r t t ri t i , i l l f r r t . r i l t rt it t i it r f i l i , l r t t l t t tr i it i ti r i t r i fr r rt . It’s rt it t t t t t ti l r f r i r j t it i r it .

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COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST BUFFET - AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD AREA C I I I

9:00 AM - 11:30AM 9:30 AM - 10:30AM Education Room - Two, 20-Minute Sessions SESSION 1 9: A - 1: 9: A - 1 : ti , i t i ic ti wit Y r C it Te - Ti

Communicating with Your Community Team - Tips and tools on effective communication within your community association and how to resolve issues between residents, board members, management and service providers, when communication breaks down. Presenter: Howard Berlowe - Denali Property Management, Inc. Harold Berlowe, Senior Property Manager at Denali Property Management, has over 30 years of experience in managing all types of properties throughout New Jersey with a specialty in multi-family properties in urban areas. Harold has handled over 20 transition litigations guiding boards and ownership through engineering analyses, attorney interactions & filings, mediations, final settlements, and rebuilding. Avoid Getting Burned Out While Playing the Game - Learn strategies on how to avoid burnout in the workplace. This 20-minute session will teach community association managers and board members how to recognize the symptoms and what activities to incorporate in your daily routine. Presenter: Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM - RMG, Regency Management Group, Inc., AAMC Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, is the managing partner, CEO/COO of RMG, Regency Man- agement Group, Inc., AAMC. She has been a business owner for the past 32 years of a mid-sized community management firm, which currently manages over 60 communities in New Jersey. Don’t Get Caught in the Penalty Box - Discussion on what community associations are responsible for regarding maintenance and how not addressing repairs properly or hiring the wrong contractor may lead to liability issues down the road. Presenter: Ross Catanzarite - The Accent Group, Inc. Ross Catanzarite is the co-owner of The Accent Group Inc., a full-service construction and painting firm and a member of CAI since 1994. Ross Catanzarite and The Accent Group Inc. specialize in working with management companies, engineering firms, homeowner associations, and high-rise communities. Ross has over 20 years’ experience in the construction field where he has continued to uphold the highest level of continuous certification in EIFS/ stucco, roofing, siding, and decking installation. t l ti i ti it i r it i ti t r l i t r i t , r r , t r i r i r , i ti r . rese ter: H r Berl e - De li Pr ert M e e t, I c. arold Berlo e, Senior Property Manager at Denali Property Manage ent, has over 30 years of experience in managing a l types of properties throughout Ne Jersey with a specialty in multi-fa ily properties in urban areas. Harold has handled over 20 transition litigations guiding boards and o nership through engin ering analyses, a torney interactions & filings, mediations, final se tle ents, and rebuilding. v i etti r e t ile l i t e e - r tr t i t i r t i t r l . i - i t i i l t it i ti r r r t r iz t t t ti iti t i r r t i r il r ti . rese ter: El i e W r - r , C , A , P - R , Re e c M e e t r , I c., A laine Warga- u ray, C , A , P , is the managing partner, C /C of R , Regency Man- age ent Group, Inc., A . She has b en a busine s o ner for the past 32 years of a mid-sized co unity anage ent fir , which cu rently manages over 60 co unities in Ne Jersey. ’t Get C t i t e Pe lt B x - Di i t it i ti r r i l f r r r i i t t r i r ir r rl r iri t r tr t r l t li ilit i t r . rese ter: R s C t z rite - T e A ce t Gr , I c. o s Catanzarite is the co-o ner of The A cent Group Inc., a fu l-service construction and painting fir and a me ber of C I since 1 94. Ro s Catanzarite and The A cent Group Inc. specialize in working with anage ent co panies, engin ering fir s, ho eo ner a sociations, and high-rise co unities. Ro s has over 20 years’ experience in the construction field here he has continued to uphold the highest level of continuous certification in EIF / stu co, r ofing, siding, and decking insta lation.

SESSION 2

10:30 AM - 11:15AM Education Room - 45-Minute Session 1 : A - 1:1 E ti i t i

$1,000 Drawing @ 10:45 am 1, i 1 :

Presenter: A. Christopher Florio, Esq. - Stark & Stark, Attorneys at Law A. Christopher Florio is a Shareholder and Chair of the Community Associations Group. Mr. Florio has substantial experience in the negotiation of loan transactions, collections, workouts, and real estate law, including foreclosures. Mr. Florio has served as a member of the New Jersey Assembly Task Force, commissioned to study community associations in New Jersey. Presenter: Debbie Pasquariello, CIC, CIRMS - USI Insurance Services Debbie Pasquariello is a Senior Vice-President at USI Insurance Services since 1983 specializing in community association insurance. She is currently the insurance professional for several hundred communities. Debbie holds the designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Community Insurance & Risk Management Specialist (CIRMS).

$1,000 Drawing @ 1 1:45 AM & again... $1,000 Drawing @ 12:45 PM

COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH BUFFET - AVAILABLE IN THE FOOD AREA

12:00PM - 2:30PM 12:30PM - 1:00PM Education Room - 30-Minute Session

Scoring with Community Safety - Update on how security technology can save your community association money and what is new regarding smart door entry systems, virtual guards, smart lockers. Presenter: Kevin J. Oliver - G & C Electronics Kevin J. Oliver, president of G&C Electronics, is an internationally known business executive and professional security consultant with an expertise in the fields of security management, integrated security design, construction, and property management and development. He specializes in the organizational business structure and security design on most commercial property types. Legislative Update - Join us for a one-hour session as representatives from the New Jersey chapter Legislative Action Committee (NJ-LAC), will discuss legislative and regulatory issues affecting common interest communities in New Jersey. Moderator: George C. Greatrex Jr., Esq.- Shivers, Gosnay & Greatrex, LLC George C. Greatrex Jr., Esq. is a partner in the law firm of Shivers, Gosnay & Greatrex, LLC in Cherry Hill, New Jersey where the majority of his practice is devoted to community association law. He has served as a legal consultant to community association boards and individuals living in planned unit developments since 1989. He is the Chair of the CAI-NJ Legislative Action Committee and is a frequent lecturer on the issues facing community associations in New Jersey. Presenter: Michele Jaker - MBI Michele Jaker joined MBI as a Partner in September of 2018 with over 20 years of experience in public policy and government affairs. Prior to joining MBI, Michele served as Director of Government Affairs at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, representing the state’s largest health insurer before the New Jersey Legislature and various New Jersey departments and agencies. Currently, Michele serves on the Board of Directors for Garden State Equality and is a member of the Advisory Board of the New Leaders Council – New Jersey chapter. Presenter: Mike Pesce, PCAM - Associa - Community Management Corp., AAMC Mike Pesce, PCAM is Branch President of Community Management Corp. an Associa company located in Clifton, New Jersey, a real estate management company focused on community associations, including condominiums, cooperatives, planned-unit developments and townhouses. Mr. Pesce presently serves on the Legislative Committees of CAI and the New Jersey Apartment Association, is a past President of the New Jersey chapter of CAI and has been Board Liaison and Chair of its Legislative Action Committee. Mr. Pesce received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. from Rutgers University. Presenter: J. David Ramsey, Esq., CCAL - Becker J. David Ramsey is a shareholder in the law firm of Becker. With experience spanning more than 30 years, Mr. Ramsey concentrates his practice in community association, real estate, zoning and planning law. Mr. Ramsey is the past president of the Community Associations Institute National and the past president of the Community Associations Institute’s New Jersey chapter. Mr. Ramsey is a Member of the College of Community Association Lawyers, the New Jersey Builders Association, the Morris County Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the New Jersey Federation of Planning Officials. Mr. Ramsey also chairs the NJ chapter of Community Associations Institute’s Committee to Reform Community Action Legislation and has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers - New Jersey Edition since 2007.

1:30PM - 2:30PM Education Room - 60-Minute Session

$1,000 Drawing @ 1:45 PM & again... $1,000 Drawing @ 2:45 PM