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A BIG THANK YOU….
By
Rafael Aquino
Published November 25, 2020
2020 has been filled with so many unfortunate
events that have grabbed headlines, our attention, and impacted our
lives: coronavirus, unemployment, divisive politics, very active
storm season, and more national and international events that make
it easier to ask for an expedited new year's celebration. It is very
easy to end the year with a mindset that there may not be much to be
thankful for, yet that is precisely what should not happen.
There is no shortage of wisdom, articles,
self-help books, and motivational speakers that will advocate the
need to truly not dwell on the things that cannot be changed or have
already happened. It is especially crucial during these challenging
times to set aside all the negative things that have happened and
focus on what positive things remain or have happened. Moreover,
this should be done with a sense of humility that will allow for a
real sense of appreciation for what may otherwise have taken for
granted. Certainly, an introspective look may provide a newfound
appreciation for good health, loved ones, and any peace of mind.
Another way to identify what to be thankful for
this year is to immediately turn our attention to the community
around us, especially during this pandemic. Society as we know it
did not descend into a post-apocalyptic nightmare. Quite the
opposite, those in board member roles stuck around knowing the great
responsibility and difficult decisions that would have to be made.
Service staff like the managers, maintenance, and other essential
service providers needed to maintain quality of life standards
reported to work every day during the pandemic. Yes, the pandemic at
its beginning was scary, and it has been destructive in many ways.
Still, we should be thankful for those few individuals who didn't
shelter in place in their home's safety, which worked to maintain
our communities functional, clean, and safe.
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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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