June 2015 - Community Associations Institute New Jersey Chapter

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CommunityTrends
®
Community Associations Institute
June 2015
New Jersey Chapter
SENIOR SUMMIT
Inside:
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your
SOCIAL SECURITY
BENEFITS?
Page 8
ESTATE PLANNING
Caring for You and Your Family
Page 16
SAFE AT HOME!
Simple Safety Modifications
for Senior Communities
Page 24
...and more!
Also Inside:
CAI-NJ 2015
Conference & Expo
Exhibitor Packet!
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This year’s Conference & Expo is
September 26, 2015!
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2015 COMMITTEES
Awards
Nicole Malise - Chair
Victoria Simoes, Esq. - Vice Chair
Rich Cassilli
Bridget Davis
Theresa Heinzmann, CMCA
Steve Lang
Erin O’Reilly, CMCA, AMS
Kari Prout
Graceanne Welsh, CMCA, AMS, LEED
Stephanie Wiegand, Esq.
Beach Party
Ross Catanzarite - Chair
Andrew Beck
Diane Cody, PCAM
Kate Costello
George Demetriades
Christine Deviney
Mary Grill
Vanessa Hillsdon
Gene Markin
Christina Mirra
Ben Parker
Chris Rosati
Lauren Vadenais
Editorial
Angela Morisco, Esq. - Chair
Robert Roop - Vice Chair
Robert Arnone, ARM, CMCA
Joseph Chorba, CPA
Melissa Clarke
Eric Davis
Bernard Epps, II
Michael Flippin, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Dan Fusco, CMCA
Amir Gilani
Brian Harvey, Esq.
Chip Hoever, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Jonathan Katz, Esq.
Melissa Lathrop
Richard Linderman, Esq.
Michael Lipari
Kari Valentine, CMCA, AMS
Ray Venturino
Norman Zlotnick, Esq.
Board Liaisons:
Alfred Ojejinmi, CPM, FRICS, AMS, PCAM
Mark Wetter, Esq.
Managers
Kerri Stimpson, CMCA, AMS - Chair
Jane Balmer, CMCA, PCAM - Vice Chair
Matthew Begley, PCAM
Jeffrey Cirkus, CMCA, AMS
Thomas Curry, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Gail Davis
Beth Duffy, CMCA
Chuck Graziano, CPM, PCAM
Angela Lugo, AMS
Dawn Mackanic
Tony Nardone, CMCA, AMS
Craig Thompson, CMCA, AMS
Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Board Liaisons:
Nancy Hastings, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Alfred Ojejinmi, CPM, FRICS, AMS, PCAM
Membership
Herman Shauger - Chair
Kate Post - Vice Chair
Christina Aguilar
Golf
Business Partner
Mena Barsoum
Loren Lightman, Esq. - Chair Patti Clemente - Chair
Raymond Barnes, CMCA, AMS - Erika Befumo
Benjamin Basch - Vice Chair
Elysa Bergenfeld, Esq.
Vice Chair
Mary Barrett, Esq.
Stephen Block
Chris Belkot
Dean Catanzarite
Keith Giliberti, PE, RS
Liz Comando, CMCA, PCAM Martin Cabalar, Esq.
Jeff Logan
Pam Illiano
Drew Cowley
Thomas Martin, Esq.
Georgette Kyriacou
Sabine Liedel, CMCA
Caesar Mistretta
Larissa Loonan
Kim Manicone
David Schwartz
Paul Migliore
Chris Merkler
Dan Turi
Carol Nickerson
Dan O’Brian, Esq.
Mitchell Zipkin, Esq.
Michael Polulak, Esq.
Robert Perez
J. David Ramsey, Esq., CCAL David Shahrabani
Board Liaisons:
Christopher Tensen, AMS
Thomas Roman
Fran McGovern, Esq.
Glen
Zuhl
Maria Elena Solis
Larry Sauer, CPM, CMCA,
Patti Ventura
PCAM
Board Liaison:
Lisa Wagner
Larry Sauer, CMCA, PCAM, Spring Break
CPM
Board Liaisons:
Debbie Pasquariello, CIC,
Jennifer Nevins
CIRMS - Chair
Legislative Action
Gabe Vitale
Christine F. Li, Esq., CCAL - Melissa Volet, Esq. – Vice Chair
Lisa Vitiello, CPA
Neil Betoff
Chair
Hank Johns
Paul A. Leodori, Esq. Conference & expo
Ted Judah, ARM
Vice Chair
Terry Kessler, Esq. - Chair
Lee-Allison Klimansky
Sue Howe, CMCA, AMS,
Kevin Oliver - Vice Chair
Courtney Knox
PCAM - Treas.
Donna Belkot, ARM
Louis J. Curtis, MBA, CMCA, Bruce Lapham
David Byrne, Esq.
Desiree Meshski
AMS, PCAM
Jay Burak
Jeffrey Paige, Esq.
A. Christopher Florio, Esq.
Stacey Cadoff
Janet Piatkowski
Jules C. Frankel, CPA
Ellen Comiski
Jennifer Loheac, Esq.
Matthew Driscoll
James Magid, CMCA, LSM, John Echelmeier
PCAM
Debbra Fisher-Horvath
Thomas C. Martin, Esq.
Eleni Giannikopoulos
Jim Rademacher
Nick Haralambopoulos
Glen A. Masullo, CMCA, Karen Latella
PCAM
Toni Licciardi
Steve Mlenak
Christine Maldonado
Karen J. Mesler, CMCA, PCAM
Patricia McGlone, Esq.
Jack McGrath
Renee Miraglia
Mary Faith Nugiel, CMCA, Cheryl Rhine
Harriet Schwarzber, CMCA, AMS AMS, PCAM, CPM
Michael Pesce, PCAM
Ken Shah
Caroline Record, Esq., CCAL
Board Liaisons:
Denise Becker, CMCA, AMS, Myrna Reiter
Audrey Wisotsky, Esq.
PCAM
Rob Barlow
Mohammed Salyani, CPA
Board Liaisons:
CAVL
Jean Bestafka
Nina Stanton - Chair
Deana Luchs
Charles Lavine - Vice Chair
David Bialick
Al Dolnick
Thomas Lycan
Angela Onafowora
Board Liaisons:
Frank Catanzarite
Deanna Luchs
President’s Corner
“Our population is living longer and
many senior residents are content
to, and want to continue living within
their community associations...”
Ken Sauter, Esq., CCAL
Hill Wallack, LLP
2015 CAI-NJ President
I
recently attended the CAI 2015 National Conference and noticed that
many of the programs concerned social issues that affect the management
and administration of community associations, particularly with respect
to senior members of our communities. There has been a long and noticeable trend toward the development of age-restricted communities marketed to
senior residents. There has also been a noticeable demographic shift toward
“aging in place” in communities that were not constructed or marketed as
senior or active adult communities. Our population is living longer and many
senior residents are content to, and want to continue living within their community associations upon retirement and during their retirement years. This
demographic shift creates a wide array of senior residents, from active and fully
employed seniors, to part time employed and part time resident seniors, to the
fully retired. Senior residents may not occupy their community association
residences throughout the year. The particular needs and requirements of an
aging population will impact nearly every aspect of community leadership and
management, including finances, facilities, and programs.
As a result, community managers are faced with issues such as increased
numbers of units that are vacant for substantial periods of time, residents with
limited mobility, and residents with handicapped accessibility requirements.
In some circumstances, managers have encountered the “dumping” of parents
with the unreasonable expectation that the community association will be able
to and will attend to the resident’s housing and other needs. Managers will also
need to deal with the inherent risks when a unit is vacated, either due to death
or disability.
Community associations may encounter increased incidences of non-payment and delinquencies for senior residents that become incapable of handling
their finances or are simply unable to pay the increased, yet necessary assessments because of their fixed incomes. This is particularly true in the case of
special assessments, which range from snow removal assessments to significant
special assessments for capital projects.
Community association boards and managers must be aware of the general
rights of disabled residents under the Federal Fair Housing Act Amendments
and State laws and the obligations of community associations to accommodate
the needs of the disabled. Demands for handicapped parking spaces, requests
for service animals and comfort pets, and requests for common element modifications for accessibility are among the more common requests.
Many demands may exceed a community association’s legal obligations and
may concern matters that a community and its manager are not financially
prepared or able to address and matters that should be addressed by social
services agencies and personnel. Notwithstanding, managers will frequently
be perceived as the point of contact for such matters and must be equipped to
assist, where appropriate, or to direct residents and their families and caregivContinues on page 72.
2 • Community Trends® June 2015
“The new format has
Looking Forward
been modernized and
streamlined to adapt to
modern technology and
has been updated as the
role of board members
and community leaders
has evolved.”
Larry P. Thomas, PCAM
CAI-NJ Chapter Executive Director
C
ommunity Associations Institute (CAI) has recently introduced a new educational
program for our Community Association Volunteer Leaders (CAVL’s), called the
Board Leadership Development Workshop (“BLD” Workshop). I have had the
opportunity to review the program and have had extensive conversations with Jake Gold
from CAI National. Jake is the Director of Education Development and Programs for CAI
and is one of the architects for this new program.
The BLD Workshop is derived from the “Essentials” program that was presented by CAI
for the last several years. The new format has been modernized and streamlined to adapt
to modern technology and has been updated as the role of board members and community
leaders has evolved. The course is divided into five modules, including:
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Module 1: “Governing Documents and Roles and Responsibilities”
Module 2: “Communications, Meeting and Volunteerism”
Module 3: “Fundamentals of Financial Management”
Module 4: “Professional Advisors and Service Providers”
Module 5: “Association Rules and Conflict Resolution”
Each attendee will receive an extensive list of support materials called “The Board Member
Toolkit”. The toolkit includes a workbook along with several CAI produced publications.
The CAI-NJ chapter also includes materials that are germane to the NJ chapter. I strongly
suggest that all Board Members along with your association’s key volunteers participate in
this course. The revised format allows for customization. It can be taught in either an 8 hour
day or it can be broken up over two 4 hour sessions.
The CAI-NJ Board is dedicated to providing as much education to our Community
Leaders as possible and has agreed to underwrite the cost of this program. The normal cost
is $39 per attendee for the materials. CAI-NJ will only charge $25 for CAI members and $60
for non-members. The registration includes beverages and meals, depending on the schedule
selected. All of the presenters are members of CAI-NJ and are experts in their respective
fields. These experts graciously donate their time to present this material to our industry.
Continues on page 74.
Contents
In Every Issue
President’s Corner........................................... 2
Looking Forward............................................ 3
Legislative Update........................................... 4
Chapter Trends................................................ 6
Board Spotlight................................................ 6
CAI-NJ Upcoming Events............................ 7
CAI-NJ New Members................................ 34
CAI Membership Application........................ 35
CAI-NJ Recruiter Club............................... 38
Safe at Home: Simple Safety Modifications for
Senior Communities......................................................24
Extras
CAI-NJ Invades Vegas.................................................14
2015 CAI-NJ Spring Break Wrap-up.....................22
Why Should I Attend the CAI-NJ 2015
Senior Summit?................................................................26
CAI-NJ 2015 Conference & Expo Exhibitor
Packet..................................................................................29
Features
Management Trends.......................................................46
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Social
Security Benefits?...............................................................8 CA-PAC News Insert..................................................48
Estate Planning for You and Your Family.............16 National Trends...............................................................56
June 2015
2015 Board of Directors
Board Officers
Kenneth R. Sauter, Esq., CCAL..............................President
Hill Wallack LLP, Business Partner
Lawrence N. Sauer, CPM, CMCA, PCAM..............President-Elect
Association Advisors, Community Assn. Manager
Denise Becker, CMCA, AMS, PCAM...................Vice President
Homestead Management Services, Inc., AAMC,
Community Assn. Manager
Lisa Vitiello, CPA.....................................................Secretary
Towne & Country Management, Inc., At-Large
Nancy S. Hastings, CMCA, AMS, PCAM............Treasurer
Associa Mid-Atlantic, AAMC, At-Large
Members
Jean Bestafka
Renaissance at Manchester
Community Assn.
Volunteer Leader
Frank Catanzarite
Saratoga at Toms River
Community Assn.
Volunteer Leader
Deana Luchs
Community Assn.
Volunteer Leader
Francis J. McGovern, Esq.,
McGovern Legal Services, LLC
Business Partner
Jennifer Nevins
D.W. Smith Associates, LLC
Business Partner
Alfred Ojejinmi, CPM, FRICS,
AMS, PCAM
Presbeuo Group, Inc.
Community Assn. Manager
Mohammed Salyani, CPA
Wilkin & Guttenplan P. C.
At-Large
Gabriel Vitale
C&L Sweeper Service
At-Large
Valentine Valdman
Community Assn.
Volunteer Leader
Mark Wetter, Esq.
Radom & Wetter
Business Partner
Chapter Executive Director
General Counsel
Jason Orlando, Esq.
Orlando Murphy LLP
General Counsel Emeritus
Wendell A. Smith, Esq., CCAL
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP
Immediate Past President
Marie D. Mirra, CPA
Mirra & Associates, CPAs, LLC
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by the company or an individual employee. Concerns about the validity of nonCAI designations, certifications, accreditations and licenses should be directed
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Community Trends® • 3
“Some bills are defined
Legislative Update
by the age of the
residents, while others
deal with issues and
concerns encountered by
older citizens.”
Christine F. Li, Esq.
Partner, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP
Legislative Action Committee, Chair
W
hile drawing upon the “Senior
Summit” theme of this month’s
edition of Community Trends,
I struggled with the adjective of “senior”
that describes the focus of this issue.
“Senior” sometimes refers to communities restricted to those of age 62 and older.
Communities restricted to residents of age
55 and older are also sometimes referred to
as senior communities. My experience has
been that the adjective is often used out of
convenience, rather than as a well thoughtout descriptive.
One thing is certain. Many over the age of
55 or 62 are more engaged and vibrant than
those many years their junior. The other
certainty is that, regardless of age, many find
the homes desirable in these communities
which have been specifically designed and
built with unique features and conveniences.
These communities often reflect the mindset
of homeowners who are anxious to live with
the security of gated entrances, free of snow
shovels and lawn mowers, and without the
bustle of children.
All this said, there are special concerns
of residents of these communities which
are addressed as part of the LAC’s monthly
analysis of legislation. Some bills are defined
by the age of the residents, while others deal
with issues and concerns encountered by
older citizens.
I have taken the opportunity presented
by this month’s theme to inform you
of some of the bills which the LAC has
reviewed in the recent past which may be
of particular interest to our senior communities. Due to the space limitations
of this column, abbreviated information
about each bill follows. Complete copies
of the bills are available on the State’s leg-
islative website at http://www.njleg.state.
nj.us/bills/bills0001.asp. The website also
includes information on the history of each
bill and current activity.
I am also pleased to announce that the
LAC will post on CAI-NJ’s website the bill
charts prepared by MBI GluckShaw for the
LAC. By logging onto CAI-NJ’s website
at http://www.cainj.org, you will be able to
access the information which the LAC evaluates and view the action taken by the LAC
relative to the bills.
If you have any thoughts on any of the
bills before us, the LAC would like to hear
from you. Feel free to e-mail them to me
at [email protected] and I will bring
them to the attention of my fellow LAC
members.
Bill:
Sponsors:
Summary:
Bill:
Sponsors:
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Sponsors:
Summary:
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Sponsors:
Summary:
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Sponsors:
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Sponsors:
Summary:
A254
Kean, S (R30)
Requires wheel chair only
handicapped parking spaces
in certain parking lots.
A764
Rumpf (R9); Gove (R9)
Requires BPU to provide
funding for purchase and
installation of photovoltaic
technologies for age restricted community clubhouse
facilities from societal benefits charge.
A864
Sumter (D35); Wimberly
(D35); Green (D22); Garcia
(D33) +1
Requires newly constructed
multiple dwellings with 25
or more residential units to
install standby generators to
provide electricity in case of
emergency.
Bill:
Sponsors:
Summary:
Bill:
Sponsors:
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Bill:
Sponsors:
Summary:
A1231
McGuckin (R10); Wolfe (R10)
+3
Requires mortgage lenders to
maintain vacant, agerestricted
dwelling units during foreclosure.
A1501
DeAngelo (D14); Benson
(D14)
Requires retirement subdivision
and retirement community to
install electrical generator to
provide electricity to common
use area to be used as shelter
in case of emergency.
A2102
RodriguezGregg (R8); Brown,
C.J. (R8)
Restricts occupancy of dwelling unit in agerestricted community to older adults following resale.
A2932
Casagrande (R11); Singleton
(D7); Webber (R26)
Permits landlords to take
actions after death of tenant in
certain situations.
A3630 Acs (ACS)
Spencer (D29); Mosquera
(D4); Garcia (D33)
Provides for notification of
notify nextofkin in event of
death of senior citizen in
senior housing facility.
A3638
Tucker (D28); Caputo (D28)
Requires minimum temperature in senior citizen housing
projects to be maintained at
70 degrees from October 1 to
May 1.
CAI-NJ thanks our 2015
Platinum PLUS SPONSORS
The New Jersey chapter extends their appreciation to the Platinum PLUS Sponsors. The funds raised from this
Sponsorship Program help defray some of the costs of the Chapter’s membership services and educational programs.
Accent Group
Accurate Reconstruction
ADP Barlow Insurance
Altura Construction Company, Inc.
Amco Pest Services, Inc.
Associa Mid-Atlantic, AAMC
Becker & Poliakoff, LLP
BHB/USI Insurance Services
Brown & Brown Insurance Services
C & L Services
Capital One Bank, N.A.
Cowleys Termite & Pest Services
The Curchin Group, LLC
Cutolo Mandel, LLC
Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc.
Doyle Brothers Contracting, LLC
The Falcon Group - Engineering, Architecture & Energy Consultants
FWH Associates, P.A.
G & C Electronics
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis, LLP
Griffin Alexander, P.C.
Hillcrest Paving & Excavating, Inc.
Hill Wallack, LLP
JGS Insurance
Kipcon, Inc.
L. N. Rothberg & Son, Inc.
Landscape Maintenance Services, Inc.
Lemus Construction, Inc.
Morris Engineering, LLC
National Contractors, Inc.
O&S Associates
Popular Association Banking
R M Termite & Pest Control
Rainbow G & J Painting, LLC
Rezkom Enterprises, Inc.
Stark & Stark
Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO
Valcourt Building Services of NJ, LLC
Wilkin & Guttenplan, P.C.
June 2015
Lawrence N. Sauer,
CPM, CMCA, PCAM
will be CAI-NJ
President in 2016.
Sauer is President-Elect of CAI-NJ
Freehold, NJ — Lawrence N. Sauer,
CPM, CMCA, PCAM, Managing Partner of
Association Advisers New Jersey LLC, was
recently elected President-Elect of the New
Jersey Chapter of Community Association
Institute (CAI) for 2016. His one-year term
will begin on January 1, 2016. He recently
attended the CAI Annual Conference &
Exposition in Las Vegas, NV, where he participated in two days of leadership programming with interactive sessions with his peers
from around the country.
FWH Welcomes Lizeth Pascua
Toms River, NJ — FWH announced
Lizeth Pascua, Professional Engineer, has
recently joined their staff. Pascua has over 30
years of experience in project and construction management for both the public and private sectors. She specializes in comprehensive forensic engineering investigations and
property condition assessment evaluations.
Mirra Invited to Serve as Judge
for CAI National Chapter Awards
Hillsborough, NJ — CAI-NJ member, and
past president Marie Mirra, CPA, Mirra &
Associates, LLC, has been invited to serve
as a judge in the Chapter Achievement and
Excellence Awards program this year for CAI
National. Each year, CAI confers awards upon
those chapters who have shown themselves to
be outstanding in a variety of categories. These
categories are public affairs, membership, chapter management and/or development, membership services, and leadership. She will be
one of only three judges in her category.
Nugiel Apointed to CAI National
Legislative Action Committee
Monroe Township, NJ — Mary Faith
Nugiel, CMCA, AMS, PCAM, of RCP
Management Company, AAMC, AMO, is
Mary Faith Nugiel
was appointed
to CAI National’s
Legislative Action
Committee.
currently a member of the New Jersey Chapter
of the CAI Legislative Action Committee. Ms.
Nugiel is honored to recently be appointed to
CAI’ s National Legislative Action Committee.
Ms. Nugiel will now serve on both the Federal
LAC and the New Jersey LAC. CAI National
Legislative Action Committee works on issues
that affect Community Association nationally
such as FHA reform and manager licensing
while the New Jersey LAC concentrates on
legislation in New Jersey.
Community Associations Institute’s
Legislative Action Committees exist to represent the interests of CAI members with respect
to state legislative, regulatory and amicus curiae activities of relevance to the creation and
operation of community associations. LAC
delegates volunteer a great deal of time and
energy to benefit all CAI members and the
community association industry.
Please take a moment to read about the
important legislative initiatives addressed
by both the Federal LAC and the New
Jersey LAC. You can review these issues at
www.caionline.org. n
Courtesy CAI-NJ.
Judges for the Chapter Achievement and
Excellence Awards are selected from the
ranks of experienced CAI chapter leaders
and as a judge of the awards she will be sharing her expertise with others in the industry.
The New Jersey Chapter of CAI congratulations Marie, for this great honor!
Courtesy CAI-NJ.
Courtesy CAI-NJ.
chapterTrends
Board Spotlight
Deana Luchs,
CAI-NJ Board of Directors
D
eana became a CAI-NJ Board
member in December of 2014 due
to a resignation. A native of New
Jersey, Deana and her husband of 41 years,
moved to a condominium community in
Somerset, NJ about ten years ago. She ran
for the condo board soon after moving in
and served as its secretary and then president
for seven years. Last summer, she moved to
Canal Walk in Somerset, a larger adult community, where she lives in a new home.
Before retirement, Deana was a speechlanguage pathologist for over 30 years in
the public school setting and in the private
sector. After retiring, she opened her own
pediatric speech practice. Recently, she has
started taking courses again to work parttime with adults who have adult related
speech and language disorders.
Deana is a true activist and has been
involved with CAI-NJ almost from the
start of her years on the condo board and
has served on numerous CAI-NJ committees. She is presently a Board liaison to
the Legislative Action Committee and the
CAVL Committee. Her passion is advocacy,
legislative issues, and education for CAI
members. As a CAVL, she hopes to generate more interest among other CAVLs to
become involved in CAI activities.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending
time with family. Her three precious grandchildren give her so much joy which is
evident from her FB posts. She volunteers
in her community’s chapter of Hadassah as
editor of the bulletin. She enjoys playing
mah jongg, reading, listening to music, and
staying active. n
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CAI-NJ UPCOMING EVENTS
Special Events
ca-pac day at the races
Friday, June 5, 2015
11:30 a.m.
Monmouth Race Track
175 Oceanport Avenue
Oceanport, New Jersey
2015 Dennis R. Casale
Memorial Golf Outing
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Forsgate Country Club
375 Forsgate Drive
Monroe Township, New Jersey
2015 CAI-NJ Olympics
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
3:00 p.m.
Thompson Park
1701 Perrineville Road
ca-pac @ Yankees vs. orioles
Thursday, July 23, 2015
1:05 p.m.
Yankee Stadium
1 East 161st Street
Bronx, New York
CAI-NJ THANKS
OUR 2015
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Ansell Grimm & Aaron, PC
2015 Beach Party
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Martell’s Tiki Bar
308 Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
ca-pac beer & wine tasting
Thursday, September 17, 2015
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Buttonwood Manor
845 State Highway 34
Matawan, New Jersey
2015 Pre-Conference
Networking Event
Friday, September 25, 2015
Garden State Exhibit Center
50 Atrium Drive
Somerset, New Jersey
2015 CAI-NJ
Conference & Expo
Saturday, September 26, 2015
50 Atrium Drive
Education Programs
Bartlett Tree Experts
Becht Engineering, BT
Berman & Wright Architecture,
Engineering & Planning, LLC
Buckalew Frizzell & Crevina LLP
CertaPro Painters of Central New Jersey
CertaPro Painters, Ltd.
Dan Swayze & Son, Inc.,
Complete Parking Lot Maintenance
Davison, Eastman & Munoz, P.A.
DW Smith Associates, LLC
Eosso Brothers Paving
Felsen Insurance Services, Inc.
Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C.
Greater New York Mutual
Insurance Company
Homestead Management
Services, Inc., AAMC
Hueston, McNulty, Attorneys at Law
KPI 2 Contractors, Inc.
M. Miller & Son
Business Partner Best
Practices Roundtable
Discussion and
Networking Reception
Thursday, June 25, 2015
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
375 Forsgate Drive
PCAM Case study
Thursday & Friday, June 25-26, 2015
Leisure Knoll
Manchester, New Jersey
Mirra & Associates CPAs, LLC
2015 Senior Summit
Renaissance at Manchester
Manchester, New Jersey
Premier Management Associates
Managers Best Practices
Roundtable Discussion
and Networking
Reception
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Are you getting the most out of your
Social Security
Benefits?
By Joseph Chorba, CPA
Manager at Wilkin and Guttenplan, P.C.
A
ccording to the Pew Research
Center, approximately 10,000
Americans will be turning age 65
every day for the next 15 years. That’s right,
over the next 15 years, close to 55 million
people will likely begin receiving social security benefits and thousands of those people
live in community associations right here in
New Jersey. New Jersey is home to hundreds of age restricted communities, many of
which are 55+ communities, making Social
Security a hot topic for most, if not all of
those residents.
The question is, will all of those individuals receive everything they are entitled to? Probably not! According to the
National Social Security Association, LLC,
90% of recipients leave money on the table
when it comes to Social Security benefits.
And according to a study conducted by the
Center for Retirement Research at Boston
College, an estimate of more than $10 Billion
in benefits is left on the table each year. The
numbers are staggering, but they are not all
that surprising when you consider the complexity of the system. There are over 2,700
rules governing Social Security benefits. The
Social Security Administration does provide
valuable information, but it can be confusing
and overwhelming. In addition, agents at the
social security administration are prohibited
from providing advice on filing for benefits
or the taxation of benefits and that doesn’t
consider the complexity of your situation.
The more complex your situation is the
more options you may have. This makes it
increasingly more difficult to determine how
much you are entitled to.
Now you are probably asking yourself,
“What can I do to maximize my social security benefits?”
Ash Ahluwalia, CFP, MBA, president at
National Social Security Partners, LLC, is
a National Social Security Advisor and a
“The question is, will all of those
individuals receive everything
they are entitled to? “
Certified Social Security Claiming Strategist
making him currently the only individual in
the State of New Jersey with both designations. I asked Mr. Ahluwalia a few questions
that should give some insight to the challenges all Americans face when applying for
Social Security (or referred to herein at times
as “SS”) benefits, as well as some tips that can
help you maximize your benefits.
Q: What is a common mistake
people make when applying for
SS benefits?
Mr. Ahluwalia: I believe the most common mistake people make regarding SS is
filing too early. By delaying taking benefits
Social Security...from page 8.
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annual SS payment by 8% per year plus
cost of living adjustments. That means, on
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each year that you defer taking benefits
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Q: What are some common
misconceptions about SS
benefits?
Mr. Ahluwalia: Some common misconceptions about SS is that the system is going
to go bankrupt and that you better file early
before SS runs out of money. That is misguided
thinking. At present the SS trust fund has
over $2.7 TRILLION and it is still growing.
It is estimated to reach $3.1 Trillion by 2021,
at which time the flood of baby boomers filing for benefits will result in the fund being
depleted by 2033, if no changes are made to
the system. Even then SS will still be able to
continue to pay over 77% of its obligations.
Nevertheless, they could easily fix SS today
with a few tweaks to the system and they will.
Certainly, if you are over age 55, any future
changes to your benefits will likely be minimal
because the over 55 age group is too important
a voting block to upset.
Q: What pitfalls should you avoid?
Mr. Ahluwalia: One pitfall to avoid is
assuming that your social security benefits
are basically locked in and there is not much
you can do to improve your benefits. In fact,
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a typical couple has over 567 possible filing
alternatives. Couples can often increase their
lifetime benefits by $50,000-$150,000 or more
by taking advantage of a number of little
known filing strategies and capturing some of
the “free money” available in the system. In
particular, married couples and divorced individuals have a number of options available to
them that they are likely unaware of and that
could provide them with tens of thousands of
dollars in additional benefits.
Q: Is it too late to adjust the
amount of benefits for someone
who has already started
collecting?
Mr. Ahluwalia: If you have already started
to receive benefits your options to change
your benefits are severely limited. This is
why it is so critical to fully review all of your
filing options before locking in to a possibly
sub-optimal filing strategy. Here is one possible option which you
may be able to take advantage of. If you filed
less than 12 months ago you have the option
to pay back all the benefits you received to
date and take advantage of a one time “do
over.” It would be as if you never filed and
you can decide upon any available filing
strategy going forward. Q: Where can you go for more
information on filing for benefits?
Q: Who has the greatest
opportunity to capture additional
lifetime benefits?
Mr. Ahluwalia: The rules governing Social
Security benefits are complex and become
increasingly more complex depending on the
“The rules governing
Social Security benefits
are complex and become
increasingly more complex
depending on the
situation.”
situation. Married, divorced, widows and widowers, and couples with minor children have
many options which also create opportunities
for additional benefits. There are a number of
strategies, such as “file and suspend” and “claim
now, claim more later”, that in many cases can
provide as much as $50,000 to $100,000 or
more in additional lifetime benefits.
Q: Can you give me a common
example of someone who may be
missing out on an opportunity to
maximize their benefits?
Mr. Ahluwalia: An example of how you
could maximize your benefits is by deferring
filing for your benefits from age 66 to 70. By
delaying filing until age 70 you can increase
your benefits each year by 8% guaranteed
plus cost of living adjustments (COLA). The
latter has averaged over 2.5% historically so
that means you could increase your annual
benefits by about 40% by delaying the start
of your benefits until age 70. So, unless you
are earning over 8% GUARANTEED plus
COLA on your other investments it may
make more sense to draw down on those
other investments from age 66-70 and defer
taking your SS benefits until age 70. June 2015
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Mr. Ahluwalia: Unfortunately there are
few places you can go when seeking advice
on strategies for social security claiming. The
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By Rosemary D. Durkin, Esq.,
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he first baby boomers reached age 65
in 2011. Approximately two-thirds
of all persons 65 and over, and 60%
of those between 50 and 64, have at least one
chronic disease. In addition, a 1999 study by
Boston College estimated that $41 trillion
will be transferred through estates to the next
generation.
As all must face death and taxes, and some
of us may face major illness along the way, it
is helpful to know what documents should
be in place to make life easier for us and for
our loved ones.
Durable Power of Attorney
A Durable Power of Attorney is a document in which you name an individual to
act as your agent to manage your financial
affairs. The “durable” nature of the Power of
Attorney refers to a provision specifying that
the Power of Attorney remains in effect even
if you become incapacitated.
Some of the powers of the agent that are
usually included are:
• Power to write checks on your account
and to transfer funds between accounts;
• Power to manage investments;
“Some people are hesitant to sign
a Power of Attorney because
they perceive it as giving up
control.”
• Power to access a safe deposit box;
• Power to make withdrawals from an IRA
or 401(k);
• Power to sign and file tax returns;
• Power to sell real estate.
If a person is unable to remain in their
home, or is unable to manage their affairs, a
Durable Power of Attorney is essential. The
agent will be able to pay the mortgage and
homeowner dues etc. If it is necessary for
the home to be sold, the agent can list the
property with a realtor, negotiate a contract,
and sign the deed.
Given the extent of the powers which the
agent has, it is important to choose an agent
that you trust. The agent’s duty is to exercise
the powers given for your benefit and not
the agent’s benefit. You should also name a
second agent who is also trustworthy in the
event that your first agent is unable to assist
you.
Some people are hesitant to sign a Power
of Attorney because they perceive it as giving
up control. However, what is the alternative if you become incapacitated and unable
to manage your financial affairs yourself?
Unfortunately, many families are forced to
begin guardianship proceedings if a famContinues on page 18.
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on everyone. It is so much easier if a Durable
Power of Attorney has been assigned as a
trusted person that you have chosen (instead
of a person chosen by a judge) is in place to
manage your financial affairs.
Health Care Directives
A Health Care Power of Attorney (also
called a proxy directive) names an individual
to make a health care decision for you. The
Health Care Power is only effective if your
attending physician and another physician
have determined that you are not capable of
making a health care decision for yourself.
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Desiree Meshski
Jeffrey Paige
Janet Piatkowski
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and Herman Shauger
(above) Chris Merkler, Dawn Mackanic, Gabe Vitale,
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Safe at Home!
Simple Safety Modifications
for Senior Communities
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By Bill Harvey,
Certa Pro Painters of Mountainside
A
ccording to the Administration
on Aging, a division of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services, the senior population will reach
72.1 million by 2030 – approximately 19%
of the U.S. population. With that growth,
many seniors are choosing to live their golden years in communities dedicated to people
age 55 or older.
In these communities safety can be a
concern both in residents’ homes as well as
common areas located within the grounds.
Although some structural modifications are
very involved and costly, there are several
simple steps that can be taken to prevent
slips, falls and other injuries as residents
utilize the amenities around the community. Many of these projects are relatively
inexpensive; however, it is important to use
licensed and insured contractors who specialize in home modifications to ensure that
installation is handled correctly and with
safety in mind. If possible, seek out contractors who have the following certifications:
C.E.A.C. (Certified Environmental Access
Consultant) or CAPS (Certified Aging in
Place Specialist).
Grab bars are an obvious solution to making your community safer in bathrooms,
pool areas and other spaces throughout the
property. Even so, I think we have all heard
24 • Community Trends® a story about someone who had a grab bar
installed only to have it ripped off the wall
soon after due to improper installation. With
wall studs being positioned 16 inches apart
in many buildings, it is not always possible
for both sides of the grab bar to be fastened
into them. Specialty fasteners like WingIts®
are designed to counter this problem, and
are rated up to 800 lbs. in drywall and tile.
Contractors with experience in home modifications should be familiar with these and
other specialized hardware meant for this
type of application. Flip-down safety rails
are an alternative to grab bars in tight spaces
or when both hands are required for support. Specialty fasteners or reinforced wood
blocking may be required for installation on
these products as well.
Transition areas between rooms and doorways are locations where many falls take
place. CDC (Center for Disease Control and
Prevention) statistics showed that in 2013,
2.5 million nonfatal falls among older adults
were treated in emergency rooms throughout the country, and that 55% of all falls took
place inside the home. Threshold ramps
present a smart, cost efficient way to reduce
the number of trips and falls as residents
make their way around their communities.
They also allow seniors with walkers, wheelchairs and canes to easily navigate over raised
“There are a range of very simple
fixes that property managers can
implement to make their senior
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doorway transitions and other areas that
present a tripping hazard. There are many
companies that custom manufacture these
products to suit one’s functional and aesthetic needs. Ramps can be made of rubber,
aluminum or wood and there is a wide range
of sizes and inclines. Again, installation
should be handled by a qualified contractor,
or in some cases, the manufacturer.
There are a range of very simple fixes that
property managers can implement to make
their senior community more hospitable for
tenants. Making sure that common areas are
well lit and free from clutter is a very easy
way to prevent falls. In addition, installing
motion-sensor night lights in darker areas
is a great preventative measure. Changing
door knobs to levers will make it easier for
people with arthritis to open and close doors.
Also, existing doors can be retro-fitted for
remote control access where people are likely
to have their hands full – such as the pool
area, garage or laundry room. Cabinets and
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drawers in common areas can be fitted with
handles instead of knobs, and any area rugs
located on tile or hardwood should have
non-slip rug pads underneath them. These
ideas may seem pretty simple, but common
sense and good judgment are still the best
way to prevent accidents from happening.
As our grandparents, parents, relatives and
other family and friends age, we should all
have their safety and best interests in mind.
Keeping them safe in their place of residence
is a top priority, and doing so does not have
to be overly complex or expensive.
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The longer answer comes in three
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Cordially Invites You To The
CAI-NJ Annual Conference & Expo
Change, Adapt, Innovate...Moving Forward with CAI-NJ
Friday, September 25, 2015
Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Reception: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
50 Atrium Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
For more information call:
Jaclyn Olszewski (609) 588-0030
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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Conference: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
50 Atrium Drive
Somerset, NJ 08873
For more information call:
Angela Kavanaugh at (609) 588-0030
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Please type or print all information below:
Company Name: _________________________________________________________________
(Print exactly what you want to appear on your exhibitor name sign.)
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
) _____________________________
Fax: (
Email: ________________________________________
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Website: ________________________________________________
Authorized Company Representative: (Please print) ________________________________________________________________
Signature:___________________________________________________ Date:___________ Title: ________________________
(PLEASE SIGN CONTRACT ON REVERSE SIDE.)
Exhibitor will be responsible for any and all notification and distribution of their door prizes. CAI-NJ will not be responsible for announcing the door prize winner nor will
it be responsible for distribution of such prizes. Except for emergency announcements, no commercial announcements will be made. CAI-NJ will not be liable for any damages relating to non-performance of any exhibitor. By signing the Booth Reservation Form, exhibitor agrees to the terms and conditions of the 2015 Contract for Exhibit Space.
2015 Exhibit Booth Choices:
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Attendee Mailing Labels:
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Sets
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Total
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Please fax your signed application with payment to (609) 588-0040.
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$__________________
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Exp. Date: ______________________________ Security Code: ______________
Questions: Contact Angela Kavanaugh
at (609) 588-0030 or email [email protected].
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Cardholder Signature: __________________________________________________
Cardholder acknowledges receipt of goods and/or services in the amount of the grand total shown herein
and agrees to perform the obligations set forth in the cardholder’s agreement with the credit card issuer.
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Private Party Policy: All hospitality suites and hosted events must be reserved and paid for through CAI-NJ. Hospitality suites and hosted events
are not permitted during official conference activities. Non-exhibiting
suppliers are not permitted to host events the evening before or the day
of the official conference.
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Please note: CAI-NJ only reviews CAI designations,
certifications, and accreditations for validity and current
status. Registrants are advised that each individual company is solely responsible for the content they provide
on registration forms including all designations, certifications, accreditations and licenses by the company or
the individual employee. Concerns about the validity of
non-CAI designations, certifications, accreditations, and
licenses should be directed to the specific company or
individual in question. Removal of designations, certifications, accreditations, and licenses by CAI-NJ will only
take place upon the submission of a letter written by the
official credentialing and/or licensing body to CAI-NJ.
CAI-NJ advises that for training, marketing or other purposes, the Conference & Expo may be recorded, videotaped and/or photographed. By attending this event, I
consent to the use of my image by CAI-NJ and agree to
waive any claim for the use of my image, including without limitation, the appropriation of my image for commercial purposes or the invasion of my privacy.
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Contract for Exhibit Space: By submitting an application for exhibit space, the applicant releases CAI-NJ, its sponsors, co-sponsors and agents from any and all liabilities to
the applicant, its agents, licensees or employees which may arise or be asserted as a result of submission of an application or participation in the exhibition. Acceptance of an
application does not imply endorsement by CAI-NJ of the applicant’s products, nor does rejection imply lack of merit.
This application for exhibit space, when endorsed by CAI-NJ, constitutes a contract for the right to use exhibit space. Rental for space is payable in advance at the time of submission of the Official Exhibitor Application Form. No refund may be made for space that is not used or for space that is unused during part or all of the exposition. Should space
remain unoccupied at the opening of the exposition, CAI-NJ may rent it or use it without obligation or refund.
Exhibit Space: Exhibit booths are 10’ x 10’. The exhibit fee includes, (1) 8’ high back wall drape, (1) 3’ high side rail drape, (1) one 6”x30” high draped table, (2) two upholstered
chairs, (1) 7” x 44” single line company name sign, (1) wastebasket and one (1) breakfast/lunch. One authorized representative will be permitted at each space. There will be
a $25.00 charge for each additional representative, with no maximum. Note: Exhibitor agrees to have exhibits completely set up by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2015.
Exhibit set-up will not be permitted on Saturday September 26, 2015. Tradeshow hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Exhibitors
agree to have their booths staffed during all hours of operation. In addition, exhibitors agree not to begin the dismantling of their exhibits before 3:00 p.m. and have their booth
space vacated no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the tradeshow. Any infraction of this agreement could result in penalties, termination of your contract and denial of future
exhibition rights.
Exhibits may not protrude, under any circumstances, beyond the space allotted or interfere in any way with traffic to the exhibits of others. All displays must be fully contained
within the designated exhibit space and may not obstruct other exhibits. Any activities beyond the normal scope of exhibiting must be pre-approved by CAI-NJ. Failure to do so
can lead to further sanctions imposed by CAI-NJ up to and including immediate termination of contract without a refund. Exhibitors shall assume all liability without limitation
for any unapproved activity in conjunction with this Conference & Expo.
Use of Space: No exhibitor may sublet, assign or apportion any portion of the allotted space, nor represent, advertise or distribute literature for the products or services of any
other firm, organization or individual, except as approved in advance by CAI-NJ. The purpose of the Conference & Expo is to inform and educate its attendees regarding the
characteristics and uses of exhibitors’ products and/or services. Exhibitors cannot solicit conference attendees or other exhibitors, outside of their assigned exhibit space.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of any portion of this application by the exhibitor will be accepted only at the discretion of CAI-NJ and then, only based upon the following
refund schedule:
Notice of cancellation by Friday, August 28, 2015: Refund 50% of Booth Fee.
Notice of cancellation after Friday, August 28, 2015: No Refund.
CAI-NJ may charge an administrative fee of $250.00 for any booth that is cancelled and has the right to any liquidated damages resulting from the cancellation of a booth.
Restrictions: CAI-NJ reserves the right to restrict exhibits which, because of noise, method of operation or any other reason, violate these regulations & conditions, become
objectionable, or otherwise detract from, or are not in keeping with the character of the exposition as a whole. CAI-NJ may stop installation, or request removal or discontinuance of any exhibit or promotion of which, if continued, departs from a design description given advance approval, or from the descriptions given herein. In the event of such
restriction, removal or discontinuance, CAI-NJ is not liable for any refund of rental, other expenses or other damages.
Advertising, displays, demonstrations, conferences, entertainments and convention registrants in the interest of business are not permitted, except by firms which have rented
space, or are recognized sponsors of the Conference & Expo.
Samples & Souvenirs: Distribution of samples and souvenirs in a restrained fashion is permitted, provided that there is no interference with other exhibits or aisle movement, and
that the samples and souvenirs pertain to, or contribute to the exhibits of the conference. CAI-NJ may withdraw permission to distribute souvenirs, advertising or other materials
it considers objectionable, or which violate the rules of the exhibition hall.
Care of Premises: No part of an exhibit or sign, or other materials may be taped, pasted, or nailed or otherwise affixed to walls, doors or other surfaces in a way that might mar
or deface, even temporarily, the exhibit area premises or booth equipment or furnishings. The cost of repair for damage from failure to observe this cautionary notice is payable
solely by the exhibitor.
Fire Regulations: Booth decorations and exhibit construction must conform to the fire regulations of the exhibit hall and hotel. Combustible, flammable or explosive material
may not be used. Cloth or other flammable materials must be flame proofed. Packing containers, excelsior, wrappings and similar materials must be removed entirely from the
exhibit area and may not be stored behind exhibits or under tables.
Liability & Insurance: CAI-NJ, its sponsors, co-sponsors and agents assume no liability whatsoever for loss or damage, through any cause, of goods, exhibits or other materials
owned, rented or leased by the exhibitor. Exhibitors have the sole and exclusive responsibility to arrange for performance license for copyrighted music to be used at booths. If
insurance is desired, it must be obtained by the exhibitor. The exhibitor shall indemnify CAI-NJ, its sponsors, co-sponsors and their agents against, and hold harmless from, any
complaints, suits or liabilities resulting from negligence in connection with the exhibitor’s space and participation in the expo.
Interpretation & Enforcement: These Regulations & Conditions become part of the contract between the exhibitor and CAI-NJ. All matters in question, not covered by these
Regulations & Conditions, are subject to the decision of CAI-NJ and all decisions so made shall be binding on all parties affected by them as in the case of the original Regulations & Conditions. Authority to enforce these Regulations & Conditions during the Expo is vested in the President of CAI-NJ and/or the Executive Director of CAI-NJ, or their
authorized agent. CAI-NJ shall have the right to pursue all rights and remedies that may be available to it under the law, including, without limitation, the termination of the
exhibitor’s privilege to exhibit in the future. In the event of a dispute arising under this contract, the exhibitor shall be liable for reasonable costs and attorneys fees incurred by
the CAI-NJ in a reasonable attempt to settle, arbitrate or litigate the dispute. CAI-NJ retains the right to enforce all regulations and conditions regardless of non-enforcement of
said violations at the current or prior CAI-NJ Conference & Expos.
CAI-NJ shall not be liable for failure to perform its obligations under this contract due to strikes, acts of God, or any cause beyond its control, or for any other claims or damages
arising directly or indirectly out of this contract including enforcement hereof. CAI-NJ will not be liable for damages relating to the non-performance of any exhibitor.
Payments: Your payment for exhibit space, as well as any additional representatives, is due in full upon completion and return of this registration form and contract. If payment
in full is not received by CAI-NJ, then CAI-NJ reserves the right to sell the exhibit space to other interested parties at any time. In addition, CAI-NJ reserves the right to refuse to
allow an exhibitor to participate in the present or future CAI-NJ Conference & Expos. If exhibitor registers and pays for a booth at the member rate but allows their membership
to lapse without renewing, then the exhibitor can be charged the difference between the member and non-member rate.
Private Party Policy: All hospitality suites and hosted events must be reserved and paid for through CAI-NJ. Hospitality suites and hosted events are not permitted during official
conference activities. Non-exhibiting companies are not permitted to host events the evening before or the day of the official conference.
Mentions in Conference on-site program and other marketing materials cannot be fulfilled for sponsors whose contracts are signed after deadline dates.
CAI-NJ Policies: CAI-NJ has a no-tolerance policy regarding “suitcasing,” which describes the practice of non-exhibiting companies or individuals soliciting sales and leads on
the tradeshow floor, in the aisles, or in the lobbies, and/or representing their services or soliciting conference participants for conflicting social activities. Violators of this policy
will be ejected from the show and charged the single-booth rate, which must be paid prior to registering as an attendee, exhibitor, or sponsor at any future CAI-NJ programs.
CAI-NJ reserves the right to reject any individual or entity’s registration at anytime. CAI-NJ will not be responsible for any/all notification and distribution of exhibitor’s door
prizes. Except for emergency and scheduling announcements, no commercial announcements will be made.
Terms: The terms of this contract are agreed upon and binding upon the company via the signature of the authorized company representative and are non-negotiable.
Signature ________________________________________________________
Authorized Company Representative
Print Name_____________________________________________________________________
Authorized Company Representative
Title: ____________________________________________________________
PLEASE SIGN & RETURN
Date: _____________________________
Booth # _______________________________
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EXP:_________________________
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Business Partners
Carl’s Fencing, Decking and Home Improvements
Brian P. Moore
Managers
Clearbrook Community Association
Lori Pescherine
Excel Termite Pest Control
Ryan Fowley
Executive Property Management
Celeste Colaiocco
Paragon Mills Wholesale Carpet & Flooring Co.
Reid Grossman
FirstService Residential
Alexandra Valentino
Community Association Volunteer Leaders
Four Seasons at Brandon Farms
John Clawson
Integra Management Corporation
Kimberly Rizzo, CMCA
Nina DelaVega
Al Colina
Amanda Rainville
aul Schlenk
Management Companies
Baldoni Management
Stephen Baldoni
Wes VanPelt
Sue Watkins
The Mill at Little Falls Condominium Association
Frances Schultz
The 2015 CAI-NJ Recruiter Club Challenge...
Recruit Your Way to a Free Trip to Orlando!
Recruit at least five new CAI-NJ members, and you qualify to win this
year’s CAI-NJ Recruiter Club Challenge. New members can be any
combination of Business Partners, Managers, Community Association
Volunteer Leaders, and Management Companies.
For contest details contact CAI-NJ:
(609) 588-0030 or [email protected]
GRAND PRIZE:
A free trip* to the 2016 CAI National
Conference in Orlando, FL
Second and Third place prizes
will also be awarded.
Free Trip to Boca Raton
2010 CAI-NJ Recruiter Contest
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by Capital One Bank
Contest Rules:
1. Contestants must recruit at least five new members between January and November
2015 to be eligible.
2. The member with the most new member recruits between January 1, 2015 through
November 30, 2015, will win.
3. Recruiters can only win one prize per year.
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Recruit at least 5 new CAI-NJ members* and you qualify to win this year
ma
4. CAI-NJ may allow substitutions of prizes in certain circumstances.
Contest.
be any
combination
of business
5. Prize
winnersNew
will be members
announced atcan
the CAI-NJ
Chapter
Retreat in December
2015. partners,
association
volunteer
and management companies.
6. Winner(s)
need not
be presentleaders,
to win.
7. *The Grand Prize is a trip to the 2016 CAI National Conference in Orlando, FL, and includes
airfare to Orlando, FL, from Newark, New Jersey, or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; two
nights
at the conference
GRAND
PRIZE:hotel; and conference registration.
A free 3-day, 2-night trip to the 2011 CAI National Conference at the B
Beach Club in Boca Raton, Florida, from May 4 through
May 7, 2011
June 2015
CAI MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER LEADER (CAVL):
Billing Contact: (if different than Association Address on left):
Community Associations Institute, New Jersey Chapter
Phone: (609) 588-0030
Fax: (609) 588-0040
Web: www.cainj.org
Name:
Home Address:
MEMBERSHIP CONTACT (Where membership materials will be sent):
Name:
City/State/Zip:
Phone: (W)
For 2-3 Member Board applications, please indicate below who should receive
membership renewal information. Please contact CAI National Customer
Service at (888) 224-4321 for Board memberships exceeding 7 individuals.
(H)
Fax:
Name:
E-Mail:
Home Address:
NEW JERSEY
City/State/Zip:
Recruiter Name/Co. Name:
CATEGORY OFOF
MEMBERSHIP:
(Select(Select
one) one)
CATEGORY
MEMBERSHIP:
 Community
Association
Leader (CAVL)
r Community
Association
VolunteerVolunteer
Leader (CAVL)
Dues vary*
 Manager
r Manager$129
 Management
Company
r Management
Company
$410

Business
Partner
r Business Partner
$565
 Business
Partner
r Business
Partner
AffiliateAffiliate
(CAI-NJ (CAI-NJ
only) only) $100
PAYMENT METHOD:
 Check made payable to CAI
 VISA
Phone: (W)
Dues vary*
$124
$400
$555
$100
 MasterCard  AMEX
Exp.
(Cell)
E-Mail:
Name:
Home Address::
City/State/Zip:
Fax:
(H)
(Cell)
E-Mail:
Date:
Important Tax Information: Under the provisions of section 1070(a) of the Revenue Act passed by
Congress in 12/87, please note the following. Contributions or gifts to CAI are not tax-deductible as
charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, they may be deductible as ordinary
and necessary business expenses subject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying
activities. CAI estimates that the non-deductible portion of your dues is 2%. For specific guidelines
concerning your particular tax situation, consult a tax professional. CAI’s Federal ID number is 237392984. $39 of annual membership dues is for your non-refundable subscription to Common Ground.
Complete only the portion of the remainder of the application
that applies to your category of membership.
June 2015
Fax:
(H)
Phone: (W)
Name on Card:
For CAI-NJ use only:
(Cell)
*TOTAL MEMBERSHIP
*TOTAL
MEMBERSHIPDUES
DUES(as of January 1, 2015)

Individual
Board
Member
Homeowner
r Individual Board Member ororHomeowner
$120$114

2nd Board
Board Member
Member
r 2nd
$210$200

3rd Board
BoardMember
Member
r 3rd
$285$275

4th Board
Board Member
Member
r 4th
$375$345

5th Board
Board Member
Member
r 5th
$425$395

6th Board
Board Member
Member
r 6th
$480$445
r 7th
$535$500

7th Board
Board Member
Member
Address:
Signature:
(H)
E-Mail:
Association/
Company:
Card Number:
Phone: (W)
Fax:
Title:
Select your Chapter:
City/State/Zip:
___BP
___CAVL
___MGMT
___MGR
**Total Membership Dues above include $15 Advocacy Support Fee.
BUSINESS PARTNER:
 Accountant
 Attorney
 Builder/Developer
 Insurance Provider
 Lender
 Real Estate Agent
 Supplier (landscaping, power washing, snow removal, etc)
Please specify:
 Technology Partner
Please specify:
 Other
Please specify:
BUSINESS PARTNER AFFILIATE:
Name of Primary Company Contact:
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Community Trends ® Senior Summit Issue Questions
• What new technology has most improved your daily life?
Response
Community Trends® solicited responses from the senior community of CAI-NJ membership.Percent
Here are the
52.9%
9
Smart Phone
35.3%
6
responses to questions concerning senior use of technology. Computer
0.0%
0
Ipad
Answer Options
Kindle/ Nook
Other (please specify)
Response Count
0.0%
11.8%
answered question
skipped question
0
2
17
0
Q1
• What
new technology
has
improved your daily life?
• What
new technology
has most improved
yourmost
daily life?
Response
Response Count
Percent
52.9%
9 Community Trends ® Senior Summit Issue Questions
35.3%
6
Who is most influential in your purchases?
0.0%
0
0.0%
0 Answer Options
11.8%
2 Family/ Friends
Consumer Reports
17
answered question
Salesperson
skipped question
0
Other (please
specify)
Answer Options
Smart Phone
Computer
Ipad
Kindle/ Nook
Smart Phone
Response
Response Count
Computer
Percent
Ipad
52.9%
9
Kindle/
Nook
29.4%
5
Other
(please specify)
0.0%
0
17.6%
3
17
answered question
0
skipped question
Q2
is most
influential
Who•is Who
most influential
in your
purchases? in your purchases?
• What new technology has most improved your daily life?
Response
Response Count
Answer Options
Percent
52.9%
9
Family/ Friends
29.4%
5
Consumer Reports
0.0%
0
Salesperson
Community Trends ® Senior Summit Issue Questions Family/ Friends
17.6%
3
Consumer Reports
Smart Phone
From where do you purchase new tech gadgets?
Salesperson
17
answered question
Other
(please specify)
Response
Computer
skipped question
0 Options
Answer
Response Count
Percent
Online
In Store
Ipad
Q3 • From where do you purchase new tech gadgets?
Answer Options
Online
In Store
Response
Response Count
Percent
29.4%
5
64.7%
11
5.9%
1
17
answered question
skipped
0
Family/question
Friends
Consumer Reports
Salesperson
specify)
From where do you purchase newOther
tech (please
gadgets?
29.4%
64.7%
5.9%
answered question
skipped question
5
11
1
17
0
Online
In Store
36 • Community Trends® Online
In Store
June 2015
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Download “Your Guide To
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Visit solitudelakemanagement.com/waterquality
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New Jersey Chapter
(As of April 30, 2015)
Leonard Barber, CMCA, PCAM - 1
Denise Becker, CMCA, AMS, PCAM - 2
Bruce Phillips Young, CMCA, AMS - 1
Lisa Vitiello - 1
Individualized Attention.
A Broad Range of Expertise.
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Way to a Free
Trip to Orlando!
See details on page 34
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managers, community associations and contractors for over 20 years.
Offering refined expertise in a variety of disciplines for our clients.
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• Capital Reserve Studies
• Transition Reports
• Expert Testimony
• Construction Specifications
• Landscape Design
• Roof Replacements
• Forensic Building Evaluations
• Construction Inspection
• Drainage Remediation
• EIFS/Stucco Inspection/Evaluations
• Land Surveying
• Water Infiltration Remediation
• Siding Replacements
• Balcony Replacement Specifications
• Building Façade Inspections/
Evaluations
• Parking Garage Inspections/
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38 • Community Trends® Associations:
Are You in Compliance
with New Jersey Law?
CAI-NJ is proud to offer members
Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR)
Mediation Services
This program is an alternative to
litigation, as mandated by state law.
This service includes negotiation and
mediation with a neutral party, and
is offered to community associations.
Use our trained mediators to quickly
and economically resolve your dispute.
Examples of disputes covered are:
• Parking
• Pets
• Noise
• Rules Violations
• Maintenance Problems
For information on CAI-NJ’s
ADR Program, please contact
us at:
Phone: (609) 588-0030
CAI Member Rate: $375.00
Non-Member Rate: $500.00
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SURVEY...from page 36.
SurveyMonkey
Q4 Which Online retailer do you purchase
from?
Answered: 5
Skipped: 12
Q4 • Which online retailer do you purchase from?
#
Responses
1
Amazon
2
Dell
Answered
question: 5
Date
Skipped question: 12
5/5/2015 11:42 PM
5/5/2015 6:26 PM
3
Amazon,
Tiger Direct
Community
TrendsNew
® Egg,
Senior
Summit Issue Questions
4
Verizon
5
Apple
5/5/2015 5:27 PM
SurveyMonkey
5/5/2015 3:34 PM
Q5 Which store do you purchase from?
Answered: 16
5/5/2015 11:43 AM
Skipped: 1
Q5 • Which online store do you purchase from?
Responses
Answered
question: 16
Date
Skipped question: 1
1
Best Buy
5/10/2015 9:26 PM
2
staples or best buy
5/7/2015 2:49 PM
3
Best Buy or Verizon Store
5/6/2015 9:52 AM
4
Best Buy
5/6/2015 9:35 AM
5
Staples, Best Buy
5/5/2015 11:42 PM
6
Verizon, AT&T
5/5/2015 7:28 PM
7
On line
5/5/2015 6:26 PM
8
Best Buy, Micro Center
5/5/2015 5:28 PM
9
Best but
5/5/2015 4:00 PM
10
Verizon or Apple
5/5/2015 3:57 PM
11
Various
5/5/2015 3:55 PM
12
Verzion
5/5/2015 3:34 PM
13
Best buys
5/5/2015 3:21 PM
14
Verizon
5/5/2015 3:20 PM
15
Verizon, Wal-Mart, or gifts
5/5/2015 3:19 PM
16
Apple
5/5/2015 11:43 AM
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#
1/1
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Q6
• Which
forms
of social
media
you use?
Community
Trends
® Senior
Summit
Issuedo
Questions
Which forms of social media do you use?
Response
Response Count
Percent
52.9%Response
9
11.8% Percent
2Response Count
64.7%
11
9
0.0% 52.9%
0
2
0.0% 11.8%
0
11
41.2% 64.7%
7
0.0%
17 0
answered question
0.0%
00
skipped question
WhichOptions
forms of social media do you use?
Answer
Facebook
Answer Options
Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook
MySpace
Instagram
Online
Dating
LinkedIn
Other
(please specify)
MySpace
Online Dating
41.2%
answered question
skipped question
7
17
0
70.0%
60.0%
50.0%
70.0%
40.0%
60.0%
30.0%
50.0%
20.0%
40.0%
10.0%
30.0%
0.0%
20.0%
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
MySpace
Online Dating
Other (please
specify)
10.0%
0.0%
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
MySpace
Online Dating
Other (please
specify)
Q7 • How often do you use social media?
How often do you use social media?
Answer Options
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely
Never
7
2
2
2
3
Rating Average Response Count
2.50
answered question
skipped question
16
16
1
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How often do you use social media?
0.00
40 • Community Trends® 0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
June 2015
Senior Summit Registration Form
Program: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Renaissance at
Manchester Clubhouse
1 Renaissance Blvd.
Manchester, NJ 08759
Name: ________________________________
Association: ____________________________
Address: _______________________________
City, State, Zip: _________________________
Program:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Renaissance at
Manchester Clubhouse
1 Renaissance Blvd.
Join our experts for an interactive discussion on current issues
affecting your community.
Submit your questions now or at registration.
Registration is complimentary thanks to
our sponsors’ generosity.
This informative session will address issues faced by
boards, committees and home owners in
active adult communities. Our experts will be available to
answer questions in their respective fields of expertise.
CAI-NJ thanks Renaissance at Manchester for their
support in hosting this program.
Your questions for our experts:
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Registration is complimentary
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Please mail, fax or email this form to:
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Attn: Senior Summit
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Fax: (609) 588-0040
Questions: Contact Angela Kavanaugh at (609) 588-0030, or
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Q8 What about technology has made your
life easier?
Answered: 17
Skipped: 0
Q8 • What about technology has made your life easier?
Answered
question: 17
Date
Skipped question: 0
#
Responses
1
quick access to information to enable decision making
5/10/2015 9:27 PM
2
speedy access to info
5/7/2015 2:50 PM
3
GPS
5/6/2015 9:52 AM
4
Quick answers
5/6/2015 9:35 AM
5
Its my living
5/5/2015 11:43 PM
6
Everything
5/5/2015 7:31 PM
7
Has resulted in additional information.
5/5/2015 6:27 PM
8
gathering information, analyzing data is faster
5/5/2015 5:29 PM
9
ease of contact and communications, readily available research, portability
5/5/2015 4:10 PM
10
It is easier to access email and news plus stay in touch with family and friends on a daily basis.
5/5/2015 4:01 PM
11
Research
5/5/2015 4:01 PM
12
Calendar & phone numbers are always with me
5/5/2015 3:57 PM
13
The ease in which you can stay in touch with a group of people
5/5/2015 3:37 PM
14
Ease to reach people
5/5/2015 3:22 PM
15
Q9 What about technology has made your
Keeping up with people
life more complicated?
5/5/2015 3:20 PM
16
Access to email
5/5/2015 3:20 PM
Answered: 17
17
SurveyMonkey
Skipped: 0
portability
5/5/2015 11:44 AM
Q9 • What about technology has made your life more complicated?
#
Responses
Date
Answered
question: 17
Skipped
0
5/10/2015question:
9:27 PM
1
too much stuff
2
creates a false sense that everything demands my immediate attention
5/7/2015 2:50 PM
3
Nothing
5/6/2015 9:52 AM
4
Time consuming
5/6/2015 9:35 AM
5
It can be stressful
5/5/2015 11:43 PM
6
Change and swift updates
5/5/2015 7:31 PM
7
Has resulted in additional information.
5/5/2015 6:27 PM
8
Always on
5/5/2015 5:29 PM
9
technology!! and keeping up with it
5/5/2015 4:10 PM
10
I need to remember to put my iPhone away and use only in an emergency when with others. It can consume too
much of my time if I am not mindful about this.
5/5/2015 4:01 PM
11
Too many passwords
5/5/2015 4:01 PM
12
Trying to stay safe from whatever my equipment is emiting
5/5/2015 3:57 PM
13
Learning how to use the new technology. It changes so often
5/5/2015 3:37 PM
14
Re- learning as technology changes
5/5/2015 3:22 PM
1/1
15
when it freezes or runs slow
16
Only when technology doesn't work, which isn't often
5/5/2015 3:20 PM
17
mobile availability
5/5/2015 11:44 AM
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5/5/2015 3:20 PM
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Managers Best Practices Roundtable
Discussion and Networking Reception
Sponsored By:
American Pool Management, Inc.
Cowley’s Termite & Pest Services
Mackoul & Associates, Inc.
Topics:
•Manager licensing and a legislative update
•Innovative budgeting
•Issues dealing with emotional support animals
•Insurance and restoration questions
•Pools – new regulations, converting filtration systems, 5 year inspections etc.
•Pest control within the community
Managers will have the opportunity to participate in four of the six
roundtable discussions.
Two networking sessions (5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
and 7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
All attendees are invited to join the Business Partner attendees for
the networking sessions.
Date:
Location:
375 Forsgate Drive
Agenda:
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.: Cocktail reception and
networking with business partners
6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.: Roundtables
7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Dessert reception and
networking with business partners
Space is limited. Attendees are strongly encouraged to register by
Friday, June 19, 2015. Pre-registration is required.
If you register for this program and cannot attend, please call the chapter office at
609-588-0030 to cancel.
Questions? Email Angela Kavanaugh at [email protected] or call
(609) 588-0030.
CAI-NJ advises that for training, marketing or other purposes, this event may be recorded, videotaped and/or photographed. By attending this event, the registrant(s) consents to the use of his or her image by CAI-NJ and agrees to waive
any claim for the use of his or her image, including without limitation, the appropriation of his of her image for commercial
purposes or the invasion of his or her privacy.
Please note: CAI-NJ only reviews CAI designations, certifications, and accreditations for validity and current status. Registrants are advised that each individual company is solely responsible for the content they provide on registration forms
including all designations, certifications, accreditations and licenses by the company or the individual employee. Concerns
about the validity of non-CAI designations, certifications, accreditations, and licenses should be directed to the specific
company or individual in question. Removal of designations, certifications, accreditations, and licenses by CAI-NJ will
only take place upon the submission of a letter written by the official credentialing and/or licensing body to CAI-NJ.
44 • Community Trends® Managers Best
Discussion and Networking
Reception
Name: _______________________________________
CAI Designation(s): ____________________________
Company Name: _______________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________
Phone: _______________________ Fax: ____________
Email: _______________________________________
Register Fees:
CAI-NJ MGR/MGMT Co. Members: FREE
Non-Members:
$25.00
CAI-NJ has a 72-hour cancelation policy
Payment Options:
TOTAL: $_________________
Payment Methods:
1.) Pay by check, payable to CAI-NJ. Mail completed form
and payment to:
CAI-NJ
Attn: 2015 Roundtable Discussion
Or email to [email protected].
Cardholder Name: _____________________________
Card Number: _________________________________
Exp. Date: ___________________Security Code: _____
Cardholder Signature: __________________________
*Cardholder acknowledges receipt of goods and/or services in the
amount of the total shown hereon and agrees to perform the obligations
set forth in the cardholder’s agreement with issuer
For CAI-NJ Office Use Only:
Exp:_____
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Business Partner Best Practices Roundtable
Discussion and Networking Reception
RIE
Topics:
•Affordable Healthcare Act Update
•To shred or not to shred, to delete or not to delete…are you really
deleting?
•Navigating the management company maze and how to effectively
communicate with management companies.
Business Partners will have the opportunity to participate in all
three round table topics.
Two networking sessions (5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
and 7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
All attendees are invited to join the Managers Roundtable attendees
for the networking sessions.
Date:
Location:
Agenda:
375 Forsgate Drive
5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.: Cocktail reception and
networking with managers
6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.: Roundtables
7:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Dessert reception and
networking with managers
Space is limited. Attendees are strongly encouraged to register by
Friday, June 19, 2015. Pre-registration is required.
Business Partner Best
Discussion and Networking
Reception
Name: _______________________________________
CAI Designation(s): ____________________________
Company Name: _______________________________
Address: ______________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________
Phone: _______________________ Fax: ____________
Email: _______________________________________
Register Fees:
CAI-NJ Business Partner Members: $50.00
Non-Members:
$100.00
CAI-NJ has a 72-hour cancelation policy
Payment Options:
TOTAL: $_________________
Payment Methods:
and payment to:
CAI-NJ
Attn: 2015 Roundtable Discussion
Or email to [email protected].
If you register for this program and cannot attend, please call the chapter office at
609-588-0030 to cancel.
Cardholder Name: _____________________________
Questions? Email Angela Kavanaugh at [email protected] or call
(609) 588-0030.
Exp. Date: ___________________Security Code: _____
CAI-NJ advises that for training, marketing or other purposes, this event may be recorded, videotaped and/or photographed. By attending this event, the registrant(s) consents to the use of his or her image by CAI-NJ and agrees to waive
any claim for the use of his or her image, including without limitation, the appropriation of his of her image for commercial
purposes or the invasion of his or her privacy.
Please note: CAI-NJ only reviews CAI designations, certifications, and accreditations for validity and current status. Registrants are advised that each individual company is solely responsible for the content they provide on registration forms
including all designations, certifications, accreditations and licenses by the company or the individual employee. Concerns
about the validity of non-CAI designations, certifications, accreditations, and licenses should be directed to the specific
company or individual in question. Removal of designations, certifications, accreditations, and licenses by CAI-NJ will
only take place upon the submission of a letter written by the official credentialing and/or licensing body to CAI-NJ.
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Cardholder Signature: __________________________
*Cardholder acknowledges receipt of goods and/or services in the
amount of the total shown hereon and agrees to perform the obligations
set forth in the cardholder’s agreement with issuer
For CAI-NJ Office Use Only:
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SENIOR SUMMIT…
Pushing the Limit
H
ow do we push the limit of the
budgets and physical layouts of the
buildings, communities and recreation facilities to meet the changing needs
of the people residing in adult communities?
This is a question that must be continuosly
asked, since new solutions, regulations and
options are always becoming available. The
particular or specific needs of any group or
community can also change more quickly
than anticipated.
Every community has changing needs that
push the limits of the status quo for the economic and physical constraints. Therefore,
finding solutions is the idea of any “summit”
discussion.
Pushing to reach the highest point and/
or scheduling a meeting/conference among
diplomats to discuss high level solutions
are a good way to describe the operations
of adult communities. A CAI-NJ program,
The Senior Summit scheduled for 9 AM,
Thursday, July 16, 2015 at The Renaissance
at Manchester, Manchester, NJ, is an opportunity to discuss solutions. Attending continuing educational programs are key elements for success.
While it is widely accepted that senior
means attaining stature and a level of high
achievement, according to Wikipedia, the
term refers to an elder. It is hoped that
seniors, the semi-retired and retired citizens,
will have lifestyles that represent a level of
achievement, in a community operating at a
high level to satisfy all members of the community. So applying diplomatic solutions to
the operation of “adult communities” is easily explained as reaching solutions that can be
globally applied for the benefit of all.
Therein lies the challenge. How do we
“push the limit” to achieve a high standard of
living, while staying within the economic and
legal constraints that are limiting everyone?
46 • Community Trends® Skill in dealing with sensitive
matters and maintaining good,
healthy relations among those
whose interests are going to be
affected is what is required.
The acquisition of information so that factual data is used
in a conciliatory manner to
implement solutions is also a
key element of managing an
adult community.
So the “Facts” include: aging in
place, new move-ins with “new”
expectations, changing needs
among all groups, and the escalating costs of
maintaining the physical conditions of any
environment.
The culture of a community can evolve
as demographics change, facilities have to
be modified to accommodate resident preferences and needs, and the availability of
resources within municipalities are modified
by legislative changes.
Managementof adult communities can be a
very complex and demanding responsibility
that pushes the limits of the professionals’
and the resident board members’ current
experience.
To meet these challenges, a true knowledge
of the following is needed:
• Data/Facts
• History
• Manner of information disbursement
• Specific physical restraints
• Available Technology
• Financial Conditions
• Expectations of residents
• Resources available
Facing adult community trends can only be
managed with diligent planning and innovation. The utilization of available resources in a
manner that satisfies changing needs is the goal.
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“The culture of a community can evolve
as demographics change, facilities have
to be modified to accommodate resident
preferences and needs...”
Some innovative budgeting methodology
includes staggering maintenance payments
to meet cash flow needs and building contingent funding methods to offset surprising
conditions and economic downturns.
Of course, after the information is gathered, it all comes down to how to pay for
what is needed. This is the limit all communities push.
Understanding options available when
delinquencies exist that were never a problem in the past is a key aspect to management. Having various methods for communicating with residents with limited mobility
is another key factor.
Thus, all members must be employed
to reduce the impact of limitations for the
general success and physical stability of the
community’s conditions.
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through a true meeting of needs, resources
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that would affect the operation of Community
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support key issues that are important to CAI
members. CA-PAC board members evaluate
potential donations based on our legislative
priorities and support candidates, regardless
of party, who act in support of community
association issues.
PAC ADVOCACY
The CA-PAC is proactive in supporting
sensible regulation of the industry. Priorities for
the coming year include the following legislation:
• Residential Foreclosure Transformation Act
• Rights & Obligations in Shared Ownership
• Manager Licensing
Throughout the year, the CA-PAC monitors
activity within the state and at the federal
level, making sure that issues that adversely
affect community associations are communicated
& addressed for the best outcome for NJ Residents.
How CA-PAC Funds are Used
Contributions to CA-PAC are used to support
state legislators. Donations are determined by
the CA-PAC board based on a review of the
legislator’s position on issues important to
CAI members. Is your community contributing
to its fair share to support the CA-PAC’s
efforts? Please ask your Board to consider a
contribution this year and build it into the
association’s annual budget.
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on an annual basis. The CA-PAC is also seeking donations from management companies
and affiliated business partners.
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Without proper funding, the CA-PAC would be unable to effectively communicate to legislators the
devastation that proposed laws would cause to association finances, or why a particular legislative
initiative is important.
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CAI-NJ is dedicated to advocating for its members and the issues that affect community associations
throughout the Garden State. CAI-NJ formed CA-PAC as a statewide, non-partisan, voluntary political action committee. CA-PAC is devoted to ensuring that our New Jersey associations have a voice
in Trenton when it comes to legislative decisions. In order to do that, we are seeking your support.
CA-PAC is always up to date on the current state issues that impact our associations in order to look
out for the best interests of New Jersey’s common interest communities. Through generous contributions from CAI-NJ members, CA-PAC is able to support the legislators who care about the key issues
that concern New Jersey community associations.
Additional literature on CA-PAC is enclosed with this letter. Please take some time to review the
information and support our cause with a contribution payable to CA-PAC. For CAI’s Business
Partner and Management Company members, please know that corporate checks to political action
committees are permissible by state law.
Thank you for your investment in the interests of community associations throughout New Jersey.
Sincerely,
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SPRING 2015 NEWSLETTER
About CA-PAC
The Community Associations-Political Action Committee (CA-PAC) was founded in 1997 to provide
our industry a voice in New Jersey politics. As you know, decisions made in Trenton have an impact
on communities throughout the state. CA-PAC is dedicated to ensuring that legislators are aware of
the issues that are important to the industry and that our interests are considered when drafting and
passing new laws. CA-PAC is the ONLY Political Action Committee in the United States committed to
supporting common interest communities at the state level.
Your contribution helps New Jersey community associations fight for legislation to make all of our
neighborhoods a better place to live, while guarding against bills that present excessive burdens. Some
highlights from this year include:
• A-3793 & S-2545 (Garcia, D – Hudson & Rice, D – Essex): Provide for Expedited Foreclosure of Abandoned Properties
CAINJ has been working with a number of legislators, most notably Senator Ronald Rice (D – Essex)
and Assemblyman Carmelo Garcia (D – Hudson) on foreclosure reforms that should help communities
deal with abandoned properties and association fee delinquencies. Most prominently, these two legislators are advancing A-3793 & S-2545, which would allow homeowners associations to compel banks to
use expedited foreclosure laws when properties in your communities sit abandoned, or pay association
fees. Alternatively, the bills would allow associations to apply for rent receivership if lenders are unwilling to proceed expeditiously.
A-3793 was approved by the Assembly Housing & Community Development Committee late last year,
and the Senator Rice is working to have his counterpart legislation considered by the Senate Commerce
Committee this spring.
• S-175 (Whelan, D – Atlantic) Permits liens in favor of planned real estate development associations for
unpaid assessments
Another high priority of CAI throughout the country is priority lien laws, and that’s certainly the case
here in New Jersey. That why CAINJ S-175, which would extend the priority lien protection, currently
offered to condo associations, to all common interest communities. The bill is currently pending
before the Senate Community & Urban Affairs Committee, although Committee Chairman Jeff Van
Drew (D – Cape May) has indicated he will take it up for consideration before the summer break.
• S-1367 (Van Drew, D – Cape May) “The Common Interest Community Manager Licensing Act”
CAI-NJ continues to make the case for the licensure of Common Interest Community Managers,
and has been working closely with CAI National in refuting the fiscal estimate of $1.2 million, cited
by the Governor in his pocket veto message earlier this year. By comparing the New Jersey proposal
with laws in other states—namely Virginia, which has the most similar demographics—we have established that a licensure program would cost a fraction of that. The confusion is apparently coming
from the Department of Community Affairs, which seems to be basing their estimate on Virginia’s
Ombudsman program. The Ombudsman program fields exponentially more complaints than the
licensure board. CAI-NJ is committed to setting the record straight, as this legislation works its way
through the legislature.
The bill provides for the licensing of common interest community managers and establishes the
Common Interest Community Manager Board within the Department of Community. To be eligible
for licensure, a manager would be required to complete a standard examination, have a clean background and demonstrate continuing education for relicensure.
• S-1938 (Turner, D – Mercer) – Owners’ Rights and Obligations in Shared Ownership Communities
Act.” & A-945 (Green, D – Union), Concerns Membership & Management of Community Associations
While not identical, S-1938 and A-495 present nearly identical problems: as introduced, these bills
would enact dozens of pages of one-size-fits-all rules for common interest communities, covering
everything from records requests, board elections, to association bylaws and beyond. While we
recognize the need for 21st Century Reform to our CIC laws, we are aware that what may work for
residents in a large age-restricted community in Ocean County probably will not work in a small,
several unit condo association in Hoboken.
To get it right, CAI-NJ has been working with both Senator Shirley Turner (D – Mercer) and Assemblyman Jerry Green (D – Union) on reforms that would address the concerns tackled in these bill
without the one-size-fits-all approach by proposing a nine bill package that should accomplish their
goals in a much more pragmatic and effective fashion.
The package remains in draft form, however we hope to advance election reforms in the coming
months so stay tuned!
These are just a few of the ongoing efforts in support of community associations.
Please help us stay strong by contributing to CA-PAC today.
Won’t you consider contributing $1.00 per unit in your association to CA-PAC?
June 2015
CA-PAC
2015 CA-PAC CONTRIBUTION FORM
Participation Levels:
(Please check one)
___ Business Partner:
$250.00 - $500.00
___ Management Company:
$500.00
___ Individuals:
$25.00
(Managers, Board Members, Homeowners)
___ Community Associations
$_____
(suggested contribution of $1 per unit)
___ Other______________
$_____
Please make your CORPORATE or PERSONAL CHECK payable to CA-PAC.
Return your completed contribution form along with your payment to:
CA-PAC
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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City, State ZIP: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fax: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission requires us to collect and report the name, mailing address,
occupation, and name of employer of contributors whose contributions exceed $300 in a calendar year.
Contributions to CA-PAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are not limited to
suggested amounts. CA-PAC will not favor nor disadvantage anyone based upon the amounts of or failure to
make PAC contributions. Voluntary political contributions are subject to limitations of ELEC regulations. CA-PAC
contributions are not considered payment of CAI dues.
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The number of community associations
in the United States grew from 10,000 in
1970 and 222,500 in 2000 to 333,600 in
2014, according to a new report published
by Community Association Institute (CAI).
While final 2015 data is not yet available,
CAI estimates the year will end with between
336,000 and 338,000 associations.
An estimated 66.7 million Americans—20.7
percent of the U.S. population in 2014—lived
in common-interest communities, including homeowners associations, condominium
communities and cooperatives, according to
CAI’s National and State Statistical Review
for 2014. Homeowners associations account
for 51 to 55 percent of the 333,600 associations, with condominiums representing 42 to
45 percent and cooperatives 3 to 4 percent.
States with the most associations are
Florida (47,100), California (43,300), Texas
(19,400) and Illinois (18,150).
“Community associations are an increasingly vital segment of the U.S. housing market—and are increasingly desired by smart
homebuyers,” says CAI Chief Executive
Officer Thomas M. Skiba, CAE. “Not only
do they provide options, alternatives, facilities and amenities that most Americans could
not otherwise enjoy, they protect property
values by preserving the nature and character
of the communities.”
National surveys have repeatedly shown
that overwhelming majorities of residents in
associations are satisfied in their communities.
Other 2014 national data:
The estimated value of homes in associations is $4.95 trillion.
Associations collect an estimated $70 billion in assessments from their homeowners.
Assessments fund association services, such as
professional management, utilities and maintenance, and a wide variety of amenities, including pools, club houses and social events.
About $22 billion of assessment dollars are
contributed to association reserve funds for
the repair, replacement and enhancement of
common property.
An estimated 30 to 40 percent of associations are self-managed, meaning they do not
employ a community manager or management company.
An estimated 50,000 to 55,000 community
managers are providing professional services
to associations. Many of them, commonly
called portfolio managers, provide support
to multiple associations.
An estimated 2.3 million Americans serve
on community association boards and committees at any one time. They perform an
estimated 78 million hours of service annually; the value of their volunteer time is estimated at $1.6 billion.
Download the statistical review for additional national data, state statistics and a
summary of how and why community associations work at www.caionline.org.
The information in the review was developed by Clifford J. Treese, CIRMS, president of Association Data, Inc., in Mountain
House, Calif., and a past president of both
CAI and the Foundation for Community
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E
lements at West Windsor is the premier active adult
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Boasting luxuriously large single family homes, Elements
welcomes residents age 55 and better to their community. The
lovely grounds are surrounded by beautiful woodlands, farmland, scenic ponds, walking trails and 115 acres of open space.
An ideal location for nature-lovers and those looking to explore
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Various outdoor amenities include bocce and shuffleboard
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an outdoor pool with adjacent wading pool area and tot lot
playground. A walking pathway around the pond has fitness
equipment that provides residents a great workout in the beautiful outdoors.
The 156 homes enjoy a well-appointed 10,000 square-foot
clubhouse which is the center of the lifestyles benefits at
Elements. This magnificent clubhouse boasts an exercise studio, billiard room and bar, private card room, conference room,
library, catering kitchen and Grand Room. Homeowners can
store liquor or wine in the liquor lockers located in the bar to
enjoy during an evening of billiards with friends and neighbors
or take a dip in the exquisite indoor pool that is open year
round.
Residents enjoy many activities on the full lifestyles calendar. The splendid Grand Room seats 125 people and is used
for many community functions including the widely-attended
Independence Day Celebration and the yearly Holiday Party,
already an Elements tradition. Other activities include BarB-Qs, the popular Chinese New Year Celebration and regular
monthly fun events. Residents can also partake in regular
fitness and dance classes or enjoy some quite time reading or
talking to a friend in one the Clubhouse’s nooks and crannies.
If an owner wants to have a private function, the Ballroom is
available for resident rentals to host special occasions, including
retirement parties, showers and other social gatherings. The
active social committee, along with the Community’s Lifestyle
Director, creates an exemplary Lifestyles Experience for the
Elements at West Windsor resident. By embracing the true
meaning of the Active Adult Lifestyles Planning, The Elements
at West Windsor is setting the standard for active community
living.
The outdoor pool steals summer’s spotlight, serving as a
social focal point for Friday Happy Hours and Sundae Socials. Additional lifestyles benefits include instructional fitness classes
and water aerobics to keep our residents moving year- round.
The residents of the Elements of West Windsor have high
expectations for their community. The Social Club and
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commute to Philadelphia, Atlantic City and New York City for
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president’s corner...from page 2.
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and demands and expectations also appear
to be of interest and concern to our legislature, which continues to seek to impose
greater responsibility upon community
associations. The proposed “Next-of-Kin
Bill” (A-3630), which would require senior
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State’s mindset.
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Bill:
Sponsors:
Summary:
Bill:
Sponsors:
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S512
Holzapfel (R10)
Requires installation of emergency power supply systems
to certain common areas
of new planned real estate
developments; provides related tax incentives.
Bill:
Sponsors:
S517
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(R9)
Requires mortgage lenders to
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Summary:
Bill:
Sponsors:
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S73
Stack (D33); Cunningham
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Requires lobby security for
certain senior citizen highrise
buildings in areas with high
violent crime rates.
Bill:
Sponsors:
Summary:
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Requires newlyconstructed
multiple dwellings with six or
more residential units to install
standby generators to provide
electricity in case of emergency.
S548
Turner (D15); Weinberg (D37)
+2
Establishes “Naturally
Occurring Retirement
Community” pilot program;
appropriates $250,000.
Bill:
Sponsors:
Summary:
S843
Norcross (D5); Van Drew (D1)
Requires all temporary emergency shelters be equipped
with alternative emergency
power generators; designated
the “Safe Shelter Act.”
Bill:
Sponsors:
Summary:
S926
Bucco (R25) +1
Requires Division on Civil
Rights and DCA to post
information regarding disability accommodation rights
for owners and occupants of
condominiums, cooperatives,
and other common interest
communities.
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S986
Connors, C (R9)
Requires BPU to provide
funding for purchase and
installation of photovoltaic
technologies for agerestricted
community clubhouse facilities from societal benefits
charge.
Bill:
Sponsors:
Summary:
S1025
Holzapfel (R10)
Exempts certain transactions
of residential property involving senior, blind, and disabled
citizens from general purpose
fee under realty transfer fee
and one percent assessment
on real property selling for
more than $1,000,000.
Bill:
Sponsors:
Summary:
S1336
Van Drew (D1)
Requires issuance of construction permits for installation of wheelchair ramps on
residential real property within
3 business days of application.
Bill:
Sponsors:
Summary:
S2114
Beach (D6); Norcross (D5)
Establishes “Naturally
Occurring Retirement
Community” pilot program in
Camden County; appropriates
$250,000.
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Directory of Advertisers
Accurate Reconstruction..................................................75
ChuteMaster.....................................................................28
Executive Property Management, AAMC.........................71
ADP Barlow Insurance.....................................................37
Community Management Corp.........................................67
All Professional Remodeling Group..................................76
Conserv Construction.......................................................59
The Falcon Group - Engineering, Architecture
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Amco Pest Services, Inc...................................................25
Cowley’s Termite & Pest Services....................................21
Associa® Mid-Atlantic.......................................................58
Diversified Property Management, Inc.............................77
Berry, Sahradnik, Kotzas & Benson.................................73
Doody Calls......................................................................26
BHB Insurance Services (USI Insurance Services).........28
DW Smith.........................................................................70
Brown & Brown Insurance................................................19
Environmental Landscape Design, LLC...........................72
Felsen Insurance Services, Inc........................................72
FWH Associates, P.A........................................................38
Garden Irrigation...............................................................77
Garden State Gutter Cleaning..........................................61
Griffin Alexander, P.C........................................................57
Growing Concern, Inc.......................................................78
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High Tech Landscapes, Inc..............................................12
Hillcrest Paving & Excavating, Inc....................................70
Homestead Management Services, Inc., AAMC..............12
Hueston McNulty, Attorneys at Law..................................26
Integra Management Corp., AAMC.................................. 74
JGS Insurance..................................................................10
JML Landscaping, Inc.......................................................60
Kipcon, Inc......................................................... Back Cover
M. Miller & Son.................................................................64
mem property management...............................................9
Mutual of Omaha - Community Association Banking
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National Cooperative Bank......................................................59
O & S Associates Consulting Engineers..........................43
Onorati Construction, Inc..................................................47
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SOLitude Lake Management............................................37
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Stark & Stark, Attorneys at Law........................................21
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Union Bank.......................................................................71
Wilkin & Guttenplan, P.C...................................................60
Young & Associates..........................................................69
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NEW JERSEY ACCREDITED ASSOCIATION
MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
The AAMC accreditation demonstrates a
company's commitment to providing the
unique and diverse services that
community associations require. An
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Company ensures that its staff has the
skills, experience, and integrity to assist
communities to succeed. Its managers
have advanced training and demonstrated
commitment to the industry—just the type
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An AAMC must have a minimum of three
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Access Property Management, LLC, AAMC, AMO
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President
Scott T. Dalley, CPM, PCAM, AMS, CMCA–Senior V.P.
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Phone: (908) 237-9900
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Nancy Hastings, CMCA, AMS, PCAM – CEO
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106 Quarry Road
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Leonard Barber, CPA, CMCA, PCAM – President
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North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Phone: (732) 821-3224
Fax: (732) 821-6565
Website: www.epmweb.net
FirstService Residential, AAMC
Michael Mendillo- Regional President
21 Christopher Way
Eatontown, NJ 07724
Phone: (800) 310-0326
Website: www.fsresidential.com
Homestead Management Services, Inc., AAMC
Louis J. Curtis, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
856 Route 206 South
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Phone: (908) 874-6991
Fax: (908) 874-6951
Website: www.homesteadmgmt.org
Integra Management Corporation, AAMC
Edward San George, MPA, PCAM
Mary Caporaso, MBA, PCAM
200 Valley Road, Suite 203
Mount Arlington, NJ 07856-1320
Phone: (973) 770-1500
Fax: (973) 770-3669
Website: www.Integramgtcorp.com
K.A. Diehl Community Management, AAMC
John J. Boselli – CEO
125 Sixth Avenue, Suite 201
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Phone: (856) 316-4550 x225
Fax: (856) 316-7240
Website: www.KADiehl.com
JCR Management Services, Inc., AAMC
John C. Roberts, CMCA, AMS, PCAM – President
PO Box A
Point Pleasant Boro, NJ 08742
Phone: (732) 899-5524
Fax: (732) 899-5552
Prime Management, Inc., AAMC
Barbara Drummond, CMCA, PCAM – President
684 East Bay Avenue
Barnegat, NJ 08005
Phone: (609) 693-0090
Fax: (609) 698-2517
Website: www.primemanagementinc.com
RCP Management Company, AAMC, AMO
Mary Faith Nugiel, CPM, AMS, PCAM
10 Centre Drive
Monroe, NJ 08831
Phone: (609) 683-7980
Fax: (609) 683-5495
Website: www.rcpmanagement.com
Elaine Warga-Murray, CMCA, AMS, PCAM – CEO
Glen Masullo, CMCA, PCAM – CFO
605 Candlewood Commons
Howell, NJ 07731
Phone: (732) 364-5900
Fax: (732) 905-8606
Website: www.regencymanagementgroup.biz
Premier Management Associates, AAMC
Lori Kenyon, CMCA, PCAM – Vice President,
Management Services
850-870 US Route 1 North
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Phone: (732) 390-1100
Fax: (609) 395-0110
Website: www.premiermanagement.net
Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO
Paul A. Santoriello, PCAM - President
80 South Jefferson Road
Whippany, NJ 07981
Phone: (973) 267-9000
Fax: (973) 267-0943
Website: www.taylormgt.com
Suite 206
1675 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road
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