EDITOR’S LINK MR. A.J. JAHANIAN, ESQ. BEAUMONT TASH JIAN
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hough our last issue of Connect, celebrating the 30th anniversary of CAI-GRIE was published only a few months ago, it seems like far more time has since gone by. It is no secret that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created unexpected and unprecedented challenges for our community leaders, many of whom are working tirelessly to keep operations running smoothly during an uncertain time for all. On the heels of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-33-20, which ordered all California residents to stay at home and practice safe social distancing to help “flatten the curve,” managers and board members worked together to take immediate action and heed the directives of public health officials and protect the health and safety of their communities. Of course, some of these decisions have not been easy and undoubtedly beg the question, “What comes next?” We hope that this issue of Connect provides you with the guidance and perspective you need to answer the foregoing question and venture forward into these unchartered territories. The pandemic has certainly raised new and challenging concerns for our esteemed community, but not ones that are insurmountable. The insights from this issue’s volunteer contributors will shed light onto community association governance, maintenance and best practices, during this difficult time, and more importantly, beyond the pandemic. As a proud member of the CAI-Greater Inland Empire, I am confident that our community’s togetherness will not only take us through these uncertain times, but make us more robust and prepared for the future. I look forward to seeing the end result and continuing to do my part as your editor of Connect, which I am honored to be.
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CONNECT MAGAZINE • ISSUE TWO 2020
