Spring Has Sprung Spring into action
By Joel Starks, CMCA, Sperlonga Data & Analytics
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fter a long winter, it’s always good to visit the garage. It is there you find the additions of the winter season. You accumulate trinkets, gadgets and gizmos over holidays, birthdays and because “I need it” or “can’t find the one I thought I had.”
Spring is short lived as we slide into summer, so get those grills ready and turn the crock pots off. Get outside to enjoy ball games, beach days and more, but be sure to join us in the coming months at many of our local CAI events.
Organizing is key to most lives today and it all starts with the garage. Why the garage, you ask? Because it is mostly out of sight and out of mind. In my house we have only one garage stall, and it has seen its share of boxes, dog kennels, ice fishing gear, tools and pileup. To say it has gotten to be a mess would be an understatement.
• CAI-MN 2016 Charitable Outreach Event – April 21st in Minneapolis • Golf Tournament 2016 (10th Anniversary) – August 8, same venue as last year!
In this issue, you will read about the messy cleanups required after a snowy winter. Sand, salt and snow removal affects sod and plants. Ice dam issues lead to maintenance issues and so on. It seems when the brown grass reappears, we find more things to fix, seed and replace. But, never fear; green grass is near. The warmth of the sun’s rays and the longer days help us all feel a little better.
Take a peek at what’s coming up:
Well, I am going to get started organizing the garage and making my family proud. Or at least until next winter when the pileup begins again. Just remember to stay calm, make a plan and accomplish one thing each day. Spring will bring rain and the green grass. And, of course, the vitamin D we all need to keep the smiles coming as we push through the piles of snow, dirt and stuff. Hope to see you soon!
Spring brings a personnel change as well, and we are excited at the new addition of Bryan Mowry to our team at CAI Minnesota. Bryan replaces Monte as our executive director and brings great experience, energy and knowledge to our team. If you see him at an event, introduce yourself and tell him what you do. Welcome, Bryan.
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