b"From the PresidentBy David Herzer2019-2020 CMA PresidentIt's a Strange, New Worldows your business?Actually, thejumped in on short notice and contributedPlease watch your e-mails for CMA updates more important question right nowto the creation and presentation of theseon that event.is, hows your family?I hope youcritical webinars.Great job, and a warm and your families are safe and wellandCMA THANK YOU! Our need for understanding current that your business is moving forwardindustry issues and networking with our during this time. People in a specialized field like privatepeers has never been more important. money lending place a high value onCMAs Education Committee is working Our CMA family is doing well.Our recentCMA, where we can obtain valuableon a virtual seminar to be held in JulyBoard of Directors meeting was held oninformation, networking and can benefitstay tuned for announcements.We look the Zoom video conferencing platformfrom legislative advocacyall specific toforward to seeing you there!and everyone seemed healthy and readywhat we do.But when a crisis emerges, to help CMA and its members through thewere particularly thankful that there areThe votes for the Board of Directors were challenges of these times. others who understand our issues and withcounted and Im pleased to announce whom we can exchange ideas and get help. that Jim Perry and Angelica Gardner were Team CMA to the rescue!As Covid-19elected as new board members.Jim has and related issues emerged, CMA providedCMA continues to be the Gold Standard inbeen a CMA member for many years five webinars in April and May to assist itseducation in private money lending.Everyand recently spoke on a CMA Webinar. members with working remotely, employeeyear, CMA presents the Phillip M. AdlesonAngelica has made some very important issues under Covid-19, forbearance andAward for outstanding contributions tocontributions to our Association, including payment-deferral strategies, and doingeducation in our industry.Were very proudas Chair of the Membership Committee. business in todays world.Hopefully, youto announce that the 2020 recipient of theWe look forward to their fresh ideas attended them.If you missed any of them,award is Lori Randich, our Education Chair.and energy.Returning to the Board, we theyre available to you on the CMA websiteCongratulations, Lori and thank you for allwelcome Richard Selzer.Congratulations in the members-only section. the outstanding work.to Liz Knight, Rich Wachter, and Michelle Rodriguez on their re-election to the Board.WeallextendourgratitudeandOur July / San Diego seminar was cancelled appreciation to all those individuals, bothdue to the virus and related issuesa inside and outside of CMA, who whiledifficult decision, but the right thing to do. dealing with their own Covid-19 issues,Octobers Las Vegas seminar is still booked.continued on page 33Page 2Summer 2020Points of Interest"