A Final Message as President By Joel Starks, Outgoing CAI President, Sperlonga Data & Analytics
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he year has flown by, but we packed in so many good events. I can’t begin to thank all those who volunteered their time, knowledge and expertise.
The Social Committee did an excellent job giving us one cool idea after another. Leading off last year was the wine event where many a libation was had, along with some great networking and storytelling. The holiday party was a success and ushered us into the new year. Our Trade Show was once again a hit, and we did not have to worry about a major snow storm. (Next year the event is in April, so look to reserve your spot.) Bowling, a charitable outreach event to support MN Adult & Teen Challenge, a wet Saints baseball game, a cruise on the river with almost 110 members, and our 10th annual golf event made for some great memories. I look forward to seeing you all at the Vision Awards on September 22, where we will introduce and welcome our new president, JoAnn Borden.
It is always a pleasure working with Joel, he continues to bring new ideas by thinking outside the box. — Kris Birch President BIRCH, Inc..
I would like to thank the Board of Directors for their service over the past years and going forward. The team has always kept the best interest of homeowners, managers and business leaders at the forefront. Your friendship and partnership this last year was most memorable. Thanks to all of the committee members that participate on a regular basis. You are appreciated. The people that volunteer continue to be the lifeblood of CAI. So, be good to yourselves always, think of others often and be a strong leader in all that you do. I leave you with this quote John Quincy Adams that sums it up for me. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, YOU ARE A LEADER.” All the best!
Joel is the “idea guy”. He is always full of creative ideas to help grow membership and increase excitement about being a CAI member. He wears a contagious smile on his face that helps encourage positivity. — Halo Stafford, PCAM, CPM® Candidate Area Manager Pinnacle
Joel is a tremendous personality and his presence as our President will be missed. His energy, enthusiasm, and passion for contributing to CAIMN and doing the right thing help shape how he conducts himself and sets a great example for all of us to try to emulate now and going forward. I’m glad I got the chance to serve with him, and want to thank him for all he’s done (and for all I’m sure he’ll continue to do in the future) for CAI-MN. — Matthew Drewes Attorney DeWitt Mackall Crounse & Moore S.C.
July | August 2016
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