October 2016

LOOKING FORWARD LARRY THOMAS, PCAM | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

T he CAI-NJ Annual Conference and Expo is our flag- ship event of the year and we are especially excited about this year’s show. The Conference and Expo Committee along with Angela Kavanaugh from my office have spent hours and hours planning out the day. This year’s theme “Marvel at the Opportunities with CAI-NJ” is very aptly titled. With over 165 industry exhibitors and 3 membership educational seminars (plus a legislative update session), we are sure that you will find that the time spent attending was well worth the effort. I would like to pro- claim October 26th as “CAI Community Association Day.” I’m asking that all of our communities declare this day as an “all hands” community association awareness day. This means sending as many board members, committee mem- bers and staff as you can to the conference. As I stated in last month’s article, there is something here for every type of CAI member, whether it be your resident leaders, man- agement team or your maintenance crew. Our exhibitors cover every aspect of HOA and condo-specific areas and are available to speak and meet with all of our attendees and discuss any questions that they may have. At the pres- ent you may not be in the market for any of their services, but when the time and day come, you will be prepared to move forward and make an educated decision for your community. Also, please plan on attending the seminars during your visit to the conference. This year we eliminated the keynote speaker to allow for more of our attendees to visit with our exhibitors and also, just as important, attend our seminars.

Our committees and board members discussed several topics and selected the subjects based on the current rele- vance and overall appeal to the majority of the member- ship groups. I am sure that you will walk away with a lot of information that will assist you in your role as a board member, manager or business partner. Every CAI-NJ participant involved in the preparation and planning of this year’s conference and expo has dedicated dozens of hours to ensure that this is the best industry event "In addition to all of the expert exhibitors and presenters, we are providing breakfast and lunch to all attendees as well as of the year. In addition to all of the expert exhibitors and presenters, we are providing breakfast and lunch to all attendees as well as $1,000 cash giveaways to five lucky attendees (for a total of $5,000)! So, in closing, to again quote this year’s conference theme “Marvel at the Opportunities with CAI-NJ,” and be the best board member, community volunteer, association manager, service vendor or professional provider you can be and attend the CAI-NJ 2016 Annual Conference and Expo!!! n $1,000 cash giveaways to five lucky attendees..."

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