CAI-NJ Sept 2020

PRESIDENT’S CORNER Jennifer Nevins, CMCA CAI-NJ 2020 PRESIDENT | DW Smith Associates, LLC

CAI-NJ TEAM

“Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller

ANGELA KAVANAUGH CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANGELA@CAINJ.ORG JACLYN OSKIERKO DIRECTOR, CONFERENCE & EVENTS JACLYN@CAINJ.ORG BROOKE STOPPIELLO-NEVINS COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER BROOKE@CAINJ.ORG ROBIN SURGENT MEMBERSHIP MANAGER ROBIN@CAINJ.ORG JENNIFER FARRELL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR JENNIFER@CAINJ.ORG

We Have Expanded our Amazing Team! We are genuinely excited to welcome Robin Surgent back to the CAI-NJ family as Membership Manager. Robin rounds out an amazing team of professionals, and together — they are ready to serve our entire membership through various education, advocacy and networking programs. Please join me in welcoming Robin back to the CAI-NJ Team! What’s New in our Virtual World? We have completely embraced our new virtual world and we’re working hard to keep our membership connected. The response to our Webinar Wednesday programs has been incredible. Please be sure to tune in each week as leaders in our industry discuss topics that are relevant to our common interest communities. In addition, we held our first online Board Leadership Development Workshop in August. This successful program covered essential board member training over a period of 3 days. Networking programs have been popular as well — including the Cyber Trivia Break, hosted by our F.A.S.T. Committee and the new HOA Feud, where business partners and management companies compete! Please be sure to tune into all that CAI-NJ has to offer, including our She-Connects podcast discussions hosted by our Women’s Leadership Committee and our educational Wednesday Webinar Series with speakers from our 2020 Ultimate Partners. What’s Next? Our CAI-NJ Virtual Tradeshow which will include our new video catalog — more information to follow! LAC Committee — “Together We Can Do So Much” The theme of our September issue is LAC — and this issue focuses on the leg- islative matters facing our common interest communities. When I reflected on this month’s quote, I chose the sentiment above to honor the commitment and hard work of the LAC (Legislative Action Committee). This committee is comprised of incredibly talented professionals — all working “together” on behalf of our indus- try. I’ve had the pleasure of attending several meetings during the time I’ve served on the Board of Directors and I can honestly tell you that their recognition as LAC Committee of the Year by CAI National is well deserved. Please read George Greatrex’s article on page 8 for additional insight on important legislative priorities. In Closing — We Thank You! As always, the CAI-NJ Board of Directors and the entire office team thank you for your continued support. We know that the success of our chapter is based on our incredible membership. Please stay safe and remember that CAI-NJ is part of your family, and my “door” is always open. n

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