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/

by Bob Duthaler

There are times when running a station, you will find you may need additional support and information.  How do you get that information?  Who is available to give you that added help?  With JAG as a resource, you will find there are many places you can get the information and help you need.

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!

by Bob Duthaler

By now you already know that Thursday, May 18th is the date you should put all things aside and make plans to be at the JAG’s annual conference and vendor day.  If you haven’t done so already, register now at www.jagconference.com .  This is a must attend event if you are a member of JAG, support the organization or utilize any of its benefits.

by Bob Duthaler

Here are some ideas on how you can grow, strengthen, and improve you station operations and overall appearance.  They are in no order, so use these as a guide for your station.  Do all or do some, but the key to change and growth is to do something.

by Bob Duthaler

Time and time again you hear me preach the importance of JAG, our meetings, webinars, manager’s round tables and much more.  All these have an importance to the membership and the growth of the organization.  There is one item however, that stands out as perhaps the single most important event that JAG does, and that is our annual conference.  This year’s event is no exception. 

by Bob Duthaler

Ground Hog’s Day has past, and the ground hog saw his shadow.  According to folklore, we have 6 more weeks of winter.  If you look back on the last two months of winter, you would think that winter hasn’t even begun.  The weather for the most part has been unseasonably warm with little to no snow.  Long range forecast shows the same when it comes to snow.  You will hear no complaints from me!

by Bob Duthaler

We are a couple of weeks into the new year of 2023 and it has already been a busy one for JAG, myself and, if I am guessing correctly, for you as well.  You know what they say, “No rest for the weary”.  But I think for all those involved in our industry, we thrive on this fast-paced environment and the lack of sleep as well!

by Bob Duthaler

The Holiday Season is underway, starting with Thanksgiving and ending with the New Year just a few weeks away.  Every year at my house, the kids get ready to celebrate Christmas and they (ok, me too!) start working on their Christmas List!  The same can be said for running your station or JAG as an organization.

by Bob Duthaler

With the Powerball jackpot reaching almost 2 billion dollars, what a change to your life winning that money would make.  I read somewhere that you have a better chance of being struck by lightning 249 times before winning the lottery.  That is crazy!  Realistically, you are better off taking the money you would spend on buying lottery tickets over the years and investing it.  You would see a better return on your money over the years.  Still, like me, most of us will still buy tickets for the big jackpot.