Tuesday, March 25, 2014

March Legislative Pulse

NAA Capitol Conference
The 2014 schedule was packed with educational sessions, expert speakers on policy and politics, a briefing on the issues and a new lunchtime event with members of Congress on Lobby Day.   The conference kick-off speakers were Charlie Cook, editor and publisher of The Cook Political Report and a political analyst for the National Journal Group, and Stuart Rothenberg, editor and publisher of the Rothenberg Political Report and columnist for Roll Call.  The NAA Capitol Conference prepared members to carry the message on major industry issues as informed, effective and confident industry advocates. 

The Charleston Apartment Association met with Senator Tim Scott, Senator Lindsey Graham and  Congressman Mark Sanford on March 12th.  The key items discussed were Housing Finance Reform, Immigration Reform and Disparate Impact.  

Senator Lindsey Graham

On March 18th the Charleston Apartment Association had the pleasure of presenting Senator Lindsey Graham with a PAC fair share check from funds raised in 2013.  Donations like these enable our voices to be heard and pave the way for political leaders to advocate for the local and national industry.


Monday, March 17, 2014

Spring 2014 Events

 New Member Orientation Breakfast 

The Charleston Apartment Association cordially invites new, "old" and prospective members to learn more about how to take full advantage of the opportunities of being a CAA member.  Attendees will meet the leadership of the association, learn how to get involved in various committees and network with other new members.  Breakfast is included.     

Tuesday, March 25, 2014
9-11am  
Sticky Fingers, 341 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC  29464  
Free and includes breakfast. 
Deadline to RSVP is March 20th


HVAC A-Z Course 

Description: Learn how to troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems. Seminar includes terminology, tools, charging procedures, thermostats, evaporator coils, compressors, head pressure, fan and electrical systems and much more.

Date:  April 1, 2014

Time:  9:00am-3:00pm

Place:  Belfor Property Restoration
             7629 Southrail Road
             North Charleston, SC 29420

Cost:  $59 (members)
           $89 (non-members)

RSVP by March 26th to info@CharlestonApartmentAssociation.com.

 Maintenance Mania 2014 
Wednesday, April 30 
 

What is Maintenance Mania?
A competition in which apartment pros like you from around the country face maintenance-focused challenges that test their skills  and knowledge to earn the title of Maintenance Mania® National Champion*. Check out the videos for more details here:  http://mm-naa.naahq.org/competitor-information
 
Event Schedule
·        Car check-in opens: 4:30 p.m.
·        Practice time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
·        Competition begins: 5:30 p.m.

Where?
            Belfor Restoration
            7629 Southrail Road
            North Charleston, SC 29420
         
Cost/Admission
Contestants:  $25, RSVP via  http://www.naamania.org/events/-Charleston-SC.html  Once registered, race car kits maybe picked up from BELFOR during regular business hours Monday - Friday.

Spectators:  $35, RSVP by April 21st to to info@charlestonapartmentassociation.com

Click here for the complete event flyer.  

 2014 Trade Show

May 7, 2014
Omar Shrine Temple, Mt. Pleasant 
Doors open at 6 P.M.
Cost: $20 per attendee or 5 property attendees for $75
Deadline:  April 18th - All tickets $30/person after deadline
Live Music - BBQ, Cash Prizes
Cash Prizes Awarded Every 15 Minutes
$1000 Grand Prize (Must be Present to Win)
  
Click here for booth sponsorship information.  Click here to RSVP.