CAI-NJ April 2019

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

T his month’s theme “Health and Wellness” is a new theme this year. The Editorial committee is always trying to come up with new and relevant topics for Community Trends ® . Every month the Editorial Committee along with Jackie from the CAI office spend a lot of time discussing themes and article selection. Members call me all the time telling me how much they enjoyed a certain article and, on several occasions, reached out to the author with additional questions. The purpose of these articles to give our members targeted information on matters and issues specific to common interest communities. Remember, CAI’s membership consists only of common interest residen- tial communities. We don’t do shopping centers or apart- ments, so we can explicitly focus on articles that filter down to residential ownership communities. The Editorial Committee also came up with the “Cutest Pet Contest”. Please visit our website where you can submit your entry and get your pet to pose for a chance to win the Cutest Pet Award. This is a fun idea, but still emphasizes the importance of having a pet and the benefits it brings to our health and wellness. The pictures must be submitted no later than June 1st and the winners will be announced in the August issue of Community Trends ® . Also considering this month’s theme, I am sure that you are aware of the pending possibility of the legalization of recreational marijuana in our state. This bill, if passed by our legislatures and signed by the governor can have a significant impact in our communities. I am sure that there will be several conversations between our residents on how

to control the activity in our common areas and in our con- dominiums where there is shared walls and the possibility of odors creeping into adjoining units. I am sure that once the legislation is close to being signed and the actual bill is finalized, we will see more articles on the affect on our communities and its residents. So, please enjoy the picture spread from this year’s Award Dinner. It was a great event and it appears that

“Please visit our website where you can submit your entry and get your pet to pose for a chance to win the Cutest Pet Award.”

we may have outgrown another venue. The committee headed by Gabby Grimes and Eileen Szlewickzi did an outstanding job with incorporating the “Havana Nights” theme all the way from the fedora hats to the dancers. It was a great evening and it’s always an honor to recognize our standout members. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the Spring Break event on April 25th at the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge. I am sure if you attended last year, you can attest as to the value of this event. Great food and great people always add up to a wonderful evening. n

See photos from the 2019 CAI-NJ Awards Dinner, “Havana Nights,” on pages 23-31 of this issue!

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