December 2023 CT

F.A.S.T. — A Year in Review STEVEN KUHNERT 2023 F.A.S.T. COMMITTEE CHAIR

A s another year comes to a close and I hand the reigns of Chair of the Future All Star Team (F.A.S.T.) Committee to Jessica Long, it feels great to look back on all that the committee accomplished this year. From amazing events bringing together companies and individu als from across the state to supporting local organizations, F.A.S.T. spent the year doing what it does best, creating fun while helping people. Olympics & Board Challenge Once again, a CAI-NJ favorite, the Olympics, was held at Thompson Park in Monroe on July 12th. Under scorch ing conditions spirits remained high and the event was a fun-filled day of friendly competition exhibiting some well known as well as committee invented back yard games. Each year F.A.S.T. spends hours organizing this event. Games are picked, designed, and eliminated to keep only the most entertaining and competitive in for the next year.

This year’s new games included corn hole, human ring toss, and knock em’ down, while old favorites like Rez Ball, Pool Noodle Javelin and Flip Cup remained. Make-A-Wish New Jersey once again attended the event to speak about the organization that we are so proud to support. With 120 competitors and numerous spectators in attendance, we extend our gratitude to the 12 judges who managed timing the games and all the sponsors involved. Kudos to Cowleys Pest Services for securing first place, fol lowed by McGovern Legal Services, LLC in second place, and FWH Associates, PA in third place. The funds raised for Make-A-Wish New Jersey at this event totaled over $11,500. A special mention goes to Kristina Munson, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, of the CAI-NJ Board of Directors who was the lucky Slimee for the Board Challenge that brought in over $5,000 alone. Kickball Tournament What started during Covid has become a staple event as the Kickball Tournament returned to Mercer Country Park. We had 8 teams who competed on September 28th with over 120 in attendance. A chilly overcast day did not stop attendees from bringing their competitive side as we saw the closest overall competition of the last 3 years. I had the

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