The New Jersey Apartment Association recently swore in Michael J. Beirne, executive vice president of The Kamson Corporation, as one of the NJAA board members at the annual membership meeting, which took place at the Imperia on Easton in Franklin Township.
Beirne has been a member of the NJAA since 1997 and has served as legislative chair. He is also the Region 2 vice president of the National Apartment Association of which the NJAA is a member affiliate.
“I am honored to serve as a board member of this prestigious organization,” Beirne said. “As a member of NJAA, I learned a lot about the organization’s advocacy efforts and look forward to continuing to work on initiatives to pass legislation that will benefit our members and residents.”
Beirne has lived in Manalapan for 21 years with his wife, Shari, and their daughters, Marisa and Meredith.
The NJAA, which consists of the larger, professional owners, managers, builders and developers of private capital and market rate units as well as subsidized and affordable multifamily rental housing, is dedicated to providing safe, clean and affordable rental housing to more than 1 million families throughout the state.
The Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professional Group will hold its sixth annual “Caring with Karaoke” fundraiser 7-10 p.m. Feb. 13 at Park 33, 618 Park Ave., Freehold. All proceeds from the event will go to Breast Intentions, a local nonprofit that provides crisis intervention for women who are facing financial hardship as they battle breast cancer. Park 33 will provide passed hors d’oeuvres as well as a dinner buffet station set-up. There will be a cash bar with drink specials. The event will feature a karaoke competition, hulahoop contest, raffle prizes, entertainment and more. Tickets are $25 per person. Details: 732-462-3030.
In response to many area seniors whose homes sustained damage or were lost to Hurricane Sandy, Applewood Estates, Freehold Township, is offering an immediate residency program for qualified independent seniors age 62 and older. The LifeCare Preview program allows new residents to move into select apartments while they deal with their home sale, repairs or insurance claims. Seniors can live at Applewood Estates for up to 13 months, during which time they can decide to become permanent residents or make other arrangements. The number of immediate occupancy residences is limited and are offered on a first-come basis. Details: 732-303-7416.
The Goddard School of South Old Bridge, 1480 Englishtown Road, Old Bridge, will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9 to celebrate Goddard’s 25th anniversary of learning through play. Guests will have the opportunity to create a birthday card for Ronald McDonald House Charities. For every card created, $1 will be donated to Ronald McDonald House. The event, which is free of charge and open to the public, also will feature a magic show, face-painting, the “Fun Bus,” games and refreshments. To RSVP, call 732-416-9600.
Robert Bennett of Skill Survey will present “Recruiting for Service Excellence” at the Feb. 14 meeting of the Jersey Shore Association for Human Resources meeting to be held 8-10 a.m. at the Jumping Brook Country Club, Neptune. Attendees will learn how to explore and compare a variety of industry statements of “service excellence” such as what organizations like Disney, GlaxoSmithKline and Starbucks do to recruit candidates who fit their vision; identify key behaviors that human resource professionals must account for but are often overlooked; and the steps for recruitment pre-screening that will match vision and goal statements. The registration fee, which includes a full buffet breakfast, is $25 for JSAHR members, $40 for nonmembers; and an additional $5 for walk-ins. To register, call Kathi Evans at 732-270-5204.
Do you want more customers or clients? Do you prefer getting qualified referrals? If so, attend BNI “Winner’s Circle” open house. BNI is looking for local small business owners to join the group. Meet new people and learn how to increase your business on Feb. 28 at 6:55 a.m. at the Manalapan Diner, Route 9 north, Manalapan. Free breakfast will be provided. Details: 732-513-8213.
Long & Foster Real Estate has welcomed Frances Rizzo as a sales associate to its Kilbride & Cagnina Real Estate Group’s Colts Neck office. Rizzo will specialize in working with home buyers and sellers. Rizzo successfully completed Long & Foster’s Star Builders program, a training course for newly licensed sales associates. Rizzo holds membership in the Monmouth Association of Realtors.
Long & Foster Real Estate has welcomed Eric Traub as a sales associate to its Kilbride & Cagnina Real Estate Group’s Colts Neck office. Prior to joining Long & Foster, Traub, a real estate professional for 10 years, was a top lister/seller with another local real estate firm, where he was in the company’s top circle of excellence for five years. He resides in Marlboro.
Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, is hiring more than 4,000 employees, including 200 interns, for the 2013 season. The park will host a job fair on Feb. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Six Flags offers a variety of positions and paid internships and offers team members many benefits including flexible hours, advancement opportunities, health and medical benefits, reward and recognition programs, scholarships, free park admission, incentives from area businesses and more. Prior to attending the job fair, all applicants must visit the website at www.sixflagsjobs.com to complete an online application. The Six Flags employment center, 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, is open Monday through Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those attending should use the employment/service entrance.