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TIME TO COME TOGETHER
By
Rafael Aquino
Published November 4, 2020
Civility, Collaboration, and Communication are key items dwindling
in our society. While we grow increasingly attentive to national
events and politics, we must also notice that the tone of national
politics has somehow taken hold of how local issues are handled in
our very own community associations. We have all seen or heard of
board, budget, or annual meetings going completely wrong involving
disrespectful, inappropriate, or disruptive conduct.
There
has to be a realization that the very concept of association living
is, in fact, a cooperative approach to living. Neighbors are coming
together to share common spaces, experiences, resources, and
decision-making processes. The pragmatic realization of this single
truth provides absolute clarity to how people should be dealing with
each other to fulfill the purpose of association living,
Whatever the outcome of contentious elections, decisions, debates,
discussions, it is essential that there be a rational and positive
process that allows all points to be communicated and evaluated on
its own merits. Most importantly, that whatever the outcome is, it
is respected and supported in good spirit because it only
strengthens the free democratic system that allowed it.
Additionally, maintaining a positive environment can avoid apathetic
civic attitudes and increase overall engagement in the local
community. This increased participation also improves overall
community conditions.
The
very reason civilization exists is through the process of people
coming together to share ideas, efforts, and resources. We must all
see the strengths and value of each other’s participation and
opinions.
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As the Co-Founder and CEO
of Affinity Management Services, Rafael P. Aquino leads his team to
redefine excellence. They serve community associations
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and effectively with
dedication and passion. Rafael’s energy and positive
spirit is the foundation of Affinity Management
Services’ company culture, which instills enthusiasm and
excitement when providing expert advice to its board
members and relieving the day-to-day burdens of running
a community association.
Since 2007, Rafael has
developed a work culture that values responsive and
high-quality services. He has led his team by following
a proactive vs reactive philosophy. The same approach
Rafael instills in the day to day operations of each
association. Today, Affinity Management Services
maintains its success and benefits as a result of the
foundation Rafael has built and continues to foster by
providing educational seminars, continuing education
classes for association managers and board members
alike.
Rafael and his team help condominium and homeowners’
associations save money and improve their communities.
His calm, personable, and service-oriented nature helps
him to establish strong relationships with ease. Rafael
is known as a sincere and honest leader who looks out
for the best interests of his clients and communities,
and he strongly advocates for their needs. His role
requires coordination and communication, as such he
takes logical and intelligent steps to approach
challenges head-on.
As a graduate of Florida International University’s
electrical engineering program and a licensed community
association manager, Rafael’s education and skills equip
him with unique insights to tackle complex problems
through critical thinking. He understands how each
component within a system works together in order to
effectively arrive at solutions, techniques, and
conclusions. Therefore, as he manages the multiple
challenges of running a community association management
company, he understands how each property is its own
unique system and tailors’ specific services to assure
that all their needs are met.
For more information about Rafael P. Aquino and Affinity
Management Services please visit
www.ManagedByAffinity.com or call 1-800-977-6279
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Doral Office: 8200 NW 41st ST
Suite 200
Doral, FL 33166
Broward Office: 150 S Pine Island RD Suite 300
Plantation, FL 33324
O: 800-977-6279 ● F: 305-325-4053
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