Sept 2024

LOOKING AHEAD ANGELA KAVANAUGH | CAI-NJ CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

T he New Jersey Legislative Action Committee (NJ-LAC) advocates for legislation affecting those living in Common Interest Communities (CICs) and industry professionals before legislatures and regulatory bodies. The committee members are all dedicated volunteers, homeowners, and business professionals, giving their time to monitor and support pending legislation. As you can see from this issue, presented by the NJ-LAC, which includes articles authored by the com mittee members, we are extremely fortunate to have such a devoted group of volunteers that are committed to improving the common interest communities in which many of us work or live. Please support your PAC. The NJ-LAC needs the finan cial support of CAI-NJ members. The funds raised by the Community Association Political Action Committee (CA-PAC) ensure that the NJ-LAC’s members can attend fundraisers, allowing them facetime with legislators that assist with import ant legislation affecting CICs. CLICK HERE, to make YOUR contribution today! Upcoming PAC events – • CA-PAC 9 and Nosh, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Concordia Golf Club in Monroe. Join us for 9 holes of golf, networking, food & beverages all while supporting CA-PAC! All skill levels are welcome. • Fall Pints with PAC, on November 6, 2024, at Chickie’s in Pete’s in Bordentown. CA-PAC invites you to a happy hour that helps support their efforts all while enjoying pints and networking with colleagues! CAI Legislative Tracking Map — CAI’s Government and Public Affairs team monitors legislation and public policy impacting CIC’s as well as the industry, for all states. The public policy map is an excellent resource for continued updates on new bills and bill status updates. CLICK HERE to access this resource. CAI-NJ Partnership Program — If you are a CAI-NJ management company or business partner member and

“New this year, there will be two education tracks each created for homeowner leaders and community managers.” Exposition Center in Edison. Community association home owner leaders and managers, this is an excellent opportu nity to learn what is trending in our industry while visiting our vendors to have your questions answered on issues affecting your communities. New this year, there will be two education tracks each created for homeowner leaders and community managers. Please refer to page 38 for the program schedule. Don’t forget, there will be multiple $1,000 drawings throughout the day plus tons of chances to win fun prizes. So, attend the 2024 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo. It’s a WIN -WIN opportunity that you won’t want to miss. Registration is now open for attendees. Click here for additional details and to register. And let’s not forget… School Supply Drive – CAI-NJ’s F.A.S.T. is currently col lecting basic school supplies for the for teachers where you can shop right off their Amazon Wish Lists! Items can also be collected at the CAI-NJ Beach Party on September 12th CONTINUES ON PAGE 55 would like to increase your exposure within the industry, consider joining the CAI-NJ Partnership Program. It is a cost-effective opportunity to gain guaranteed top exposure through advertising, partnership branding, and signage, acknowledging your company as an exclusive CAI-NJ Partner, in addition to the included tickets for the major chapter events. Please see page 24, in this issue for further information. 2024 CAI-NJ Conference & Expo is set for Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the New Jersey Convention &

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