November 2023

THE CAI-NJ COMMUNITY TRENDS ® MAGAZINE CONTENTS 15 Preparing for Extreme Weather Disasters By Nikki Schillaci, EBP Professional Restoration Services, LLC DBA PuroClean of Hoboken 26 Tightening Financial Controls in the Post-Pandemic World 15

By Ed Kwiatkowski, CPA Ed Kwiatkowski, CPA, LLC 34 We Have Been Here Before...Kind of By Robert Travis, CIRMS, CPIA, EBP Long Beach Commons Condominium Association, Inc. 40 Navigating the Digital Minefield: Top Scams to Be Aware of and How to Protect Yourself By Tom Hasard, CISSP WilkinGuttenplan 48 Management Trends — Don’t Panic: How to Devise a Strategic Plan for Emergencies By Erin Cautero, CMCA, AMS Matrix Property Management Group, LLC

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EXTRAS President’s Corner Looking Ahead

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CAI-NJ Upcoming Events

Legislative Update

Chapter Trends

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Your Voice is Key with NJ-LAC & CA-PAC

Beach Party Recap & Photos

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2024 CAI-NJ Partnership Program

2024 Annual Awards — Call for Nominations F.A.S.T. Kickball Tournament Recap & Photos 31 F.A.S.T. Make-A-Wish Breakfast & Castle Tour Registration 37 9 & Nosh Recap & Photos 38 Pints with PAC Happy Hour Registration 41 F.A.S.T Adopt-A-Family 43 2024 CAI-NJ Online Directory 45

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Preparing for the Future — Continuity Planning for Community Associations Webinar Registration

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Webinar Wednesdays

New Members

Winter Break Party Registration

Request for 2024 Education Proposals

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2023 Ultimate Partner Listings

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