October 2024

INSIDE CONNECTION ROBIN SURGENT | CAI-NJ DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

There’s Magic in Membership!

M aking the most of your membership isn’t like pulling a rabbit out of a hat or waving a magic wand over the organization. The real magic is in networking! Attend Events & Education — CAI-NJ offers multiple networking opportunities, both big and small, to put yourself out there and meet members within this amazing organization. From a roundtable educational event to our largest event, the Conference & Expo – you decide which events work best for you and your industry goals. Link with an Ambassador — As the second largest chapter with over 2,800 members, going into a net working event can be intimidating. I am so proud of our dedicated board of directors, partners and committee members who are here to help answer questions, assist with industry onboarding and be the branch that allows you to feel the sense of family that this organization is. We have an Ambassador Portal that will help you make that first connection with a member who will guide you through your membership journey and be a friend throughout the process. Sign-up for a Committee — We have 12 committees that you can join, which is the #1 way to get involved when you sign on with CAI-NJ. Within that group, you meet through out the year and build a core network of professionals all with similar goals, so I implore you to lean on those mem bers and use each other to help grow, learn and develop within CAI. Please visit https://cainj.org/committees/ for more information and to join a committee today!

Let’s Get Social — which allows our members to stay connected with CAI-NJ whether it’s through LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok or Instagram. Post, share, and tag as you attend events, learn at our programs and meet new faces – it’s a great tool to let people know you’re in the industry as well as marketing yourself and building rela tionships along the way.

“We have 12 committees that you can join, which is the #1 way to get involved when you sign on with CAI-NJ.”

At CAI-NJ Our Door is Always Open — so whether you are a veteran or a new member who is looking to learn more about how to get involved with the chapter, don’t hesitate to call the office. We are here to help you jump into your benefits, utilize both the local and national resources and assist you with making industry connec tions that will last you a lifetime. There is so much magic within the New Jersey chapter and I look forward to our upcoming events and educational programming that focuses on building better communities and making lasting industry connections! n

For more information, visit www.cainj.org — the website of CAI-NJ.

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