President’s Message: January 2024 New Year …. New JAG …. Let’s Get Started!!!

by Bob Duthaler




I am happy to report that the JAG Board of Trustees had their annual meeting on Wednesday, January 9th, setting the course not only for this year but for the future of the organization.  This is made possible by the great input we receive over the course of the year from our members.  Some of these comments are brought up at monthly meetings, during our annual conference or in emails.  It is only through input and feedback from our members that the board can fully understand what is on the minds of our members and help this organization move forward.  I encourage all members to continue to be involved, provide feedback and support the organization.

President’s Message: December 2023 Another Year is Over…..But The Work Never Ends

by Bob Duthaler





Hard to believe that yet another year is coming to a close.  It’s been a busy year for JAG on both the legislative and operational ends.  For me it also signifies the fact that my 15th year as JAG President is also coming to an end.  However, I choose to look at all this as a new beginning.  The beginning of a new year for JAG, the beginning of the twenty-fourth year of JAG’s existence and the beginning of the reorganization of the JAG board at the upcoming Trustee Meeting in January.

President’s Message: November 2023 Holiday Wish List

by Bob Duthaler





It is now officially the start of the Holiday Season, starting with Thanksgiving just ending.  This also means there are just slightly more than 30 days until the new year starts.  Every year at my house, the kids get ready to celebrate Christmas and they start working on their Christmas List, although as they get older the gifts become more expensive!  The same can be said for running your station or JAG as an organization.

President’s Message: September 2023 Mark Your Calendars – JAG Hosting Online Sessions All Year Long

by Bob Duthaler





One of the many great things we do at JAG is to educate our membership.  There are several ways we accomplish this.  We produce a monthly newsletter, monthly legislative newsletter, monthly membership meetings, annual conference and special online webinars and round table discussions.  These online sessions can be an asset to both your station operations and your production skills.

President’s Message: August 2023 Now Is The Time To Take Advantage of JAG – We Don’t Mind

by Bob Duthaler





Have you been paying attention to new and pending legislation that could affect our industry?  Well JAG has, especially our legislative committee. That committee, under the leadership of Dave Garb, has been working with our partners at NATOA and the ACM to keep track of such legislation and are informing not only our members, but leadership throughout the state and the New Jersey League of Municipalities.  I urge you to read our special legislative newsletter that has been sent out.  You can also find it on the JAG website, or click on this link: https://jagonline.org/2023-newsletters/

President’s Message: June 2023 – Gone Fishing….. I Only Wish That Was True

by Bob Duthaler





I have had the chance over these last few weeks to speak to a lot of our JAG Members and the one thing I keep hearing is how busy they are, especially this time of year.  The first thing I say is… I know exactly what you mean.  The second thing I always say is, I’m glad.  I am glad to be busy and I am glad you are.  That means we are all out there covering the things that need to be brought to attention in our communities and making a big difference.  So, with that in mind, I am going to give you a few excerpts from past articles and links to them for you to read the entire article.  I believe the things I have mentioned and talked about cannot be stressed enough.  So enjoy being busy, enjoy the summer and when you get a chance, however brief as it may be, relax and wind down!