A THANKSGIVING MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE 

By Rafael Aquino

Published November 27, 2024  

 

As we prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to you, the readers of this blog. You take time out of your busy days, filled with responsibilities and challenges, to learn, grow, and improve your communities. That speaks volumes about your dedication and commitment to personal and professional growth.

 

I am deeply thankful for you because what you do reflects true leadership. You give your time and energy to improve your communities, even though it often goes unrecognized and unpaid. That selflessness is the essence of community leadership and the foundation of thriving associations.

 

Gratitude for This Industry

I am also profoundly grateful for this industry. Community association management has allowed me to grow as a person and a leader. It has taught me patience, resilience, and the importance of building meaningful connections.

 

Yes, this industry can be challenging. We often find ourselves navigating difficult situations where associations are frequently criticized. The media tends to highlight what goes wrong, while the countless good things—the wins, the growth, the sense of community—often go unnoticed.

 

But I find my inspiration in those quiet, meaningful moments.

 

  • When I see team members achieving promotions and reaching new milestones in their careers.

  • When I receive emails from residents expressing gratitude for the work being done in their communities.

  • I love reading our Google reviews, comments, or posts from people who say that something they learned here helped them lead better or solve a problem.

 

Those moments fill me with pride and give me the energy to keep going. They remind me that what we do matters for today and the future of the communities we serve.

 

As we head into Thanksgiving, I want to leave you with a positive message that resonates deeply with me, inspired by Tony Robbins:

 

"Gratitude is the antidote to fear. When you live in a state of gratitude, you see every challenge as a gift and every obstacle as an opportunity to grow."

 

In our work, we will continue to face criticism and challenges, but when we focus on the good, the lives we impact, the communities we strengthen, the growth we inspire, we transform those challenges into something meaningful.

 

Thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for your leadership, perseverance, and commitment to growth. Together, we are making a difference.

 

I wish you and your loved ones a joyful and meaningful Thanksgiving.


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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   efficiently

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

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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