CAI-NJ October 2025

INSIDE CONNECTION ROBIN SURGENT | CAI-NJ DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Defying Gravity within CAI-NJ (No Broomstick Required!)

T he definition of “limitless” is without end, limit or boundary; as cited in Oxford Languages. When it comes to making the most of your membership, I invite you to “close your eyes and leap” into this amazing organization that encourages you to get involved, give back and make lasting connections. Making the most of membership may seem like a trend this edition, but with some courage, and your industry expert brain, you’ll find that you, our members, are the heart of this organization – all heading down the same road together. You have the power to make connections within the industry by joining a committee, writing articles for our publications, speaking at our educational sessions and socially engaging with CAI-NJ. As the second largest chapter, with over 2,900 mem bers, we rely heavily on our member participation, com mittee volunteers, mediators, speakers and authors, oh my! We look to you, our industry experts, to be the resources for common interest communities (CICs), which is what makes this chapter so successful. A benefit that I implore you to take full advantage is to submit a speaking proposal to educate our members so you can interact directly with them on your industry knowledge! Some other ways to market yourself at no cost is to be the expert for this industry by submitting an article for our monthly magazine, Community Trends ® ! This is your chance to share industry knowledge, educate our readers

on trending community information, and be a continuous resource to our members online. The magazine also has a “Chapter Trending” section where you are encouraged to submit press releases and accomplishments that you want our readers to know about. The New Jersey chapter has so much to offer its mem bership. We’re a family made up of Business Partners,

“You have the power to make connections within the industry by joining a committee, writing articles for our publications, speaking at our educational sessions and socially engaging with CAI-NJ.”

Managers, Management Companies and Homeowners all coming together with one common goal: advancing excellence in the governance, management and quality of life of community associations. Because home is like no other place, the CAI-NJ team is always here for all your membership needs. We want your resources and involvement within the chapter to remain limitless so you can soar high above the rainbow where you’re making the most out of your membership. n

For more information, visit www.cainj.org — the website of CAI-NJ.

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