Community Trends - June 2025

LOOKING AHEAD ANGELA KAVANAUGH | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

S ummer is finally here, and we kicked the season off with an amazing week attending the 2025 CAI Annual Conference & Exposition in Orlando Florida, where we had the opportunity to reconnect with Fellow CAI chapter members, as well as those members who represent ed New Jersey. Some of the many highlights of the week were the awards presented at the general session. Ronald L. Perl, Esq. was honored with the Distinguished Service Award, for his consistent commitment to advocate for community asso ciations throughout his career. CAI National commented, “His leadership has elevated CAI’s presence in legal and legislative matters, making him a trusted resource for pol icymakers, professionals, and members. Over the years, Ron held numerous leadership positions on the chapter and national levels. He’s taught community association law classes, authored numerous publications and articles, participated in amicus curiae briefs on behalf of CAI, and so much more. He has been a mentor and role model, generously sharing his knowledge and fostering a culture of collaboration. Ron’s service to CAI includes decades of volunteerism on critical committees and task forces. His dedication to education, advocacy, and promoting best practices has had a lasting impact on the industry.” Our chapter received the Achievement Award for its Make-A-Wish New Jersey Partnership with our chapter’s submission in the Public Affairs category for the philanthrop ic work of the F.A.S.T Committee (Future All Star Team). Since its inception in 2015, the F.A.S.T Committee, along with so many of our members, have participated in the F.A.S.T. events and worked to bring awareness and raise over $100,000 for Make-A-Wish New Jersey. We ended the week hosting a fun event at Tom’s Watch Bar, bringing over 50 of our members together for an opportunity to connect during these busy few days of edu cation and networking with leaders in our industry.

“Ronald L. Perl, Esq. was honored with the Distinguished Service Award, for his consistent commitment to advocate for community associations throughout his career.” Summer Events The chapter calendar is full of events that will bring us outdoors to enjoy this awesome season. • PAC the Haus – Wednesday, June 4th. Join us and meet the members of the Award-Winning Legislative Action Committee (NJ-LAC) as well as other industry profession als at this fun networking event, all supporting the hard work and dedication of the Political Action Committee (CA-PAC). Your support helps individuals who advocate for those living and working in our common interest communities throughout New Jersey. • Dennis R. Casale Memorial Golf Outing – Tuesday, June 17th. After golf in the evening, join us for dinner and a chance to go home with one of our fun door prizes at the Annual CAI-NJ Golf Outing at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. • New Member Open House – Tuesday, June 24th. If you are a new member of the New Jersey chapter of CAI, please join us at our New Member Open House at the CAI-NJ Headquarters in Freehold. Come and meet the CAI-NJ Board of Directors, staff and membership com mittee, and other members while learning how you can get the most out of your membership. • F.A.S.T Olympics – Wednesday, July 9th. Team up with your friends or make new connections, all while support ing the F.A.S.T. committee fundraising for Make-A-wish New Jersey.

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