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THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS

13 Embrace AI: How Your Condo or HOA Board Can Work Smarter, Not Harder By Frank Cicala The Baldwin Group

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26 What is AI and How can Community Association Living Benefit Most from AI Security Advancements? By Salvatore, Ingui, EBP APC Hospitality, LLC 32 The Ethical Boundaries of Artificial Intelligence in the Community Association Industry By Andrew J. Podolski, Esq. Stark & Stark, PC 40 Do One Thing Better: Practical Ways to Use AI By Thomas Hasard, CISSP WilkinGuttenplan 44 Management Trends: Putting the “AI” in CAI — AI Use from A Community Manager’s Perspective By Ray Barnes, CMCA, AMS, PCAM Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO

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EXTRAS President’s Corner Looking Ahead

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CAI-NJ Upcoming Events F.A.S.T. Adopt-A-Family

Legislative Update

Winter Break Party Sponsor Announcement Winter Break Party — Register Now!

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Lunch with LAC — Register Now! Conference Kick-off Recap & Photos Conference & Expo Recap & Photos 17 Drop the Mic Karaoke Night with PAC Recap & Photos 30 Board Leadership Development Workshop — Save the Date 35 Annual Awards — Call for Nominations 37 2025 Shoot the Cover Photo Contest Winners 38 Conquer + Connect Speaking Opportunities 43 Coffee & Cram CMCA Study Group — Save the Date 45 Manager Leadership Workshop — Save the Date 47 PAC the Lanes Registration 49 CA-PAC Top Golf — Save the Date 51 2026 Online Service Directory Registration 53 New Members 54 Mediator Training — Register Now! 57 Request for Educational Speaker Proposals 59 2025 Ultimate Partner Listings 60

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