CAI-NJ September 2021

LOOKING AHEAD ANGELA KAVANAUGH | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Join a committee. Learn, network and become a leader in our industry! industry. Committee members evaluate the programs to ensure that the chapter is creating value with the offerings to the Business Partner members.

Legislative Action Committee, Award-winning As you can see from this special issue of Community Trends, the New Jersey chapter is fortunate to have an extremely devoted group of volunteers that make up the NJ-LAC. In rec- ognition of their hard work and dedication, they have been chosen by CAI National as the best CAI Legislative Action Committee in the country. Congratulations to everyone sitting on the committee for this well-deserved award! Why join one of our 11-chapter committees? The number one question that I’m asked by our members is, “How can I get the most out of my membership”? And my answer has always been the same. Whether you are a homeowner leader, manager, or business partner member, the best way to stay informed, learn and network is by volunteering to sit on one of our 11 committees. You will have the opportunity to build new relationships within the industry, broadening your network. Three of our committees are dedicated exclusively to Homeowner Leaders, Managers, and Business Partners, creating the programs and services offered by the chapter as well as several other committees that require the input of all membership groups. The Awards Committee plans the annual Awards Celebra- tion, the first event every year. Our members come together to celebrate their peers, recognizing those that go above and beyond for the chapter as well as those that make a significant investment in their individual education. This committee welcomes members from all member represen- tation groups. The Business Partner Committee, comprised solely of business partner members, develops, and plans the programs and services available to business partners, enhancing the experience as well as networking opportunities within the

The Conference & Expo Committee plans and executes the full day of activities for the Annual Conference & Expo. The event includes over 160 exhibiting members as well as educational programs throughout the day and is attend- ed by more than 1,200 guests. This committee welcomes members from all member representation groups. The Editorial Committee compiles and edits the chap- ter’s monthly magazine, Community Trends ® , the official medium of communication for the New Jersey chapter. The committee solicits, reviews, and edits all articles for publication that are of interest to all chapter members. This committee welcomes members from all member represen- tation groups. The Future All-Star Team (F.A.S.T.) Committee, one of our newer committees, was created to provide its members with the opportunity to become future leaders within our industry through professional development and civic outreach. These young professionals have made a significant impact on our communities, raising over $75,000 for multiple charities since their inception and in particular donating over $48,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Jersey! The Golf Committee plans and executes the Annual Dennis R. Casale Memorial Golf Outing. The Annual Golf Outing is one of our major networking events, selling out every year. This committee welcomes members from all member representation groups. The Homeowner Leader Committee is comprised solely of homeowner leaders, the board members of their individu- al common interest communities. They develop and plan the programs and services to enhance the homeowner leader’s CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 8

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