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Angela Kavanaugh
| DIRECTOR, CONFERENCE AND PROGRAMS
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he New Jersey chapter of CAI is fortunate to have
member Community Association Volunteer Leaders
(CAVLs) who choose to stay informed on the current
issues effecting their communities. They volunteer and serve
their community associations as board members and on
special projects in their areas of expertise, bringing with
them a wealth of knowledge. These members make up
approximately fifty-percent of our membership base and
with that in mind the New Jersey chapter is constantly look-
ing for ways to enhance the resources available to them.
Much of the planning begins with the CAVL committee.
This core group, made up of special members recognizing
the need for the education that we offer, has assisted with
many educational programs which give instruction on how
communities should be governed and managed. The CAVL
committee is currently working on reaching out to commu-
nity association board members that are not members of
CAI, and informing them on the benefits and resources
available through our chapter.
Throughout the year, the New Jersey chapter of CAI
offers programs designed specifically with the CAVL in
mind. All programs are free to CAVL chapter members. The
Board Leadership Development Workshop, created by CAI
National and taught by our expert members, is a full day
workshop which will teach participants how to become a
more successful board member and how they can recruit
and support new volunteers. Participants will learn the role
of the board, the president and other leadership positions,
and identify effective ways to work with professional
managers and service providers. The first 2016 session is
scheduled for Wednesday, June 8th at the CAI-NJ head-
quarters in Freehold. Due to its popularity, this session has
Special programs for special members…
been sold out, however a second session will be scheduled
later thie year. In addition, CAI will bring the program to
any interested communities.
The annual session of the Senior Summit is scheduled for
Thursday, July 14th at the Renaissance at Manchester. It’s an
interactive discussion on current issues effecting community
associations. Questions are submitted by homeowners in
attendance and answered by experts sitting on the panel.
The expert panel addresses issues faced by board mem-
bers and homeowners living in active adult communities.
This year the Conference & Expo will be on Wednesday,
October 26th at the Garden State Exhibit Center in
Somerset. A special educational session, created spe-
cifically for the homeowner/board member, will be pre-
sented. Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit
with 167 professionals and learn about the latest trends in
community association services and gather advice from the
experts as well. It’s an excellent opportunity to make new
contacts and meet potential vendors for upcoming projects
within your community.
The Community Academic Lecture Series is another addi-
tion that the chapter has made to the program schedule this
year. The Lecture Series consists of five breakfast seminars
hosted at the CAI-NJ headquarters in Freehold. The next
session, “Community Security – What you don’t and should
know”, will on Tuesday, July 19th. Registrations for all
Lecture Series sessions are limited so it’s advised to register
early to ensure a seat.
Later this year, on Thursday, September 22nd, the CAVL
committee is planning on hosting a Community Association
Volunteer Leader Best Practices Roundtable Discussion and
Cocktail Reception in central New Jersey. Attendees will
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