CAA 5th Annual Maintenance Mania on October 18th

Charleston Apartment Association

Presents

CAA 5^th Annual

Maintenance Mania

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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*.

8 challenges await you:

·         Fluidmaster Dual Flush Retrofit

·         GE Appliance Repair

·         Kidde Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Safety Installation

·         Kwikset Key Control Deadbolt Test

·         Pfister Faucet Repair

·         Seasons Ceiling Fan Installation

·         Philips Advance Lamp & Ballast Retrofit

·         Motorola & Niagra Conservation Race Car Competition

Are you the fastest?

Here’s your chance to prove it!

All you have to do is build a racecar from maintenance products ahead of the event to race it down a 32’ long track. And if you just want to have a good time, then come and try your hand at one or

all of the games.

Event Schedule

·         Registration and Car check-in opens: 5:00 p.m.

·         Practice time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Check out all the games!

·         Competition begins: 6:30 p.m.

Where?

            Rainbow Carpets

            5044 Coosaw Creek Blvd

North Charleston, SC  29420

Price?

            Only $25 per person (competitors and spectators)

Registration Deadline:   October 3, 2011

*You must compete in all seven challenges plus enter a car in the racecar competition to be able to qualify for a spot in the National Championship.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor:

HD Supply

Local Sponsors:

Rainbow Custom Floors

Ehrlich Pest Control

US Lawns

Sherwin Williams Paint Division

Belfor Property Restoration

Sherwin Williams Flooring Division

ACRS: Apartment & Corporate Relocation Services

Webinar Schedule

 

 

1. NAAEI Webinar Schedule   NAAEI will be offering a series of Webinars over the next several months. We hope your members will love the convenience of these learning opportunities with topical information you can use. Be sure to check out our Webinar schedule for the remainder of the calendar year-registration fills up fast. Click here to view upcoming webinar information. September 2011 Swimming Pool Chemistry 101 Swimming Pool Winterization SHCM Certification Series IROP Certificate Series 45L Energy Efficiency Tax Credit It's the Right Time for Revenue Management Facebook for Property Managers October 2011 A Property Manager's Disaster Guide Ten Techniques for Effective Negotiation What's in your Swag Bag? Putting the Green into Pest Management Improving Collections and Occupancy through Rental Data Reporting Maximizing the Value of Monthly Resident Surveys Web Presence Optimization: Building Community and Reaching New Residents Online Acing your CAM Community Analysis *FREE* November 2011 Don't be Anti-Social with your Media: Fair Housing and the World Wide Web What Every Apartment Owner Needs to Know About Asset Protection  Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: What Does It all Mean? Aggression Management From Peer to New Supervisor December 2011 Managers as Leaders Diversified Marketing Strategies that Generate Qualified Leads Facing and Handling Conflict Financial Calculations for Managers ------------------------------------------- Lesley Packel Manager of Customer Relations National Apartment Association Education Institute Arlington, VA ----------------------------------------

NAA/NMHC Webinar: New Credit Score Disclosure Obligation

NAA/NMHC Webinar: New Credit Score
Disclosure ObligationWednesday, September 21 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Effective July 21, apartment firms that use a “credit score” to deny a rental application may have additional obligations to disclose that to applicants. The change is a result of last year’s Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform law (P.L. 111-209).

NAA/NMHC will host a members-only webinar to help firms understand how, or if, the regulatory change affects them on Wednesday, September 21 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

This webinar will cover:

• The difference between a “credit score” and a “proprietary score”,
• What triggers the new disclosure obligations, and
• What must be included in the new notices to affected applicants

In addition, we have posted a guidance document that was produced by NAA/NMHC and Ballard Spahr LLP with more information on the regulations.

 

The webinar is limited to NAA and NMHC members. There is no cost to participate; however, space is limited and advance registration is required. 

Panelists: 

• John L. Culhane, Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP
• David Carner, President, Leasing Desk
• Lisa Williams, Vice President of Management Systems, Bozzuto Management Company
• Jay Harris, Vice President, Business Services, CoreLogic SafeRent

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Golf Tournament

Congress Goes into Recess From August 8 – September 5: Now Is Your Time to Stand Up for the Apartment Industry!

Greetings Apartment Industry Advocates!

This is the second in a series of monthly communications to members of the Apartment Industry Mobilization Service (AIMS) to help you advocate for the apartment industry. This information will focus on our federal policy initiatives, the legislative process, important committees, key members of the House and Senate, and briefing materials. We hope you find this valuable and invite you to suggest other topics to cover.
This month our focus is a call to action! Now is the time to make your voice heard by meeting face to face with your members of Congress when they are in recess in August.
Many NAA members cannot travel to Washington, D.C., in March for the annual Capitol Conference lobby day. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard for nothing more than a little time and the cost of gas.
You may not think that your involvement will make a difference. Or, you may think you don’t have time even to set up a meeting – and even if you get one, what would you say?
NAA Government Affairs wants to make it easy for you. Here’s how:

1. Your involvement will make a difference. In fact, you have a seat at the head of the table! Among Congressional staff recently surveyed, 46 percent said that an “in-person constituent visit” will have “a lot” of influence on a member of Congress who is undecided on an issue. Another 51 percent said it will have “some” influence.
   
   Information on how to plan and schedule your meeting in the district/state office is available below.  Since the meeting will be held during the recess, you should schedule your meeting with the district/state office. At other times, the meeting should be set up through the Washington, D.C., office. 
   
   To help you prepare, issue talking points and issue fact sheets will be made available next month.  If you still feel you need an “Inside-the-beltway” perspective for your meeting, we will do our best to arrange for a NAA/NMHC policy expert to be on the speaker phone for a two-way conference call. 
    
2. If you are turned down for a meeting in the district/state office, you are still in luck. In 2010, the House of Representatives’ calendar had five district work periods. This year’s calendar has 13. That means Representatives have more time to participate in town hall meetings and local events – as well as more time to spend conversing with you in those venues.
    
3. Almost every member of Congress holds town hall meetings to take the pulse of their constituents. While they are considered an underutilized resource, the same survey reported that 87 percent of Congressional staff said that questions from constituents at town hall meetings had “a lot” or “some” influence on an undecided member of Congress.
   
   To find out the date, time and location, check your local newspaper or the member of Congress’s website. However, it is best to contact your member of Congress’s district/state office. While some town hall meetings are open to everyone, keep in mind that some offices will only contact constituents who have signed up to be notified.  Be careful to note if you need to register to attend, send an RSVP, or sign up to ask a question (the latter typically occurs on-site). Always provide your name and home address, telephone number and e-mail address. (This will be used to verify that you are a constituent.)
    
4. Events provide a great opportunity for two-way dialogue – especially if you’re the event’s host. Invite your member of Congress to tour your apartment community and meet with residents over an informal barbecue. Or, invite your Senator or Representative to speak at a breakfast with your employees.
   
   Pitch the visit to your local newspapers and television stations. This type of face time with constituents makes for good news media coverage for both the member of Congress and you! (And if you are in an early primary state, you might be lucky enough to piggyback on a Republican presidential hopeful’s visit to town as well. 
    
5. Always remember that your personal stories trump everything else you say. You don’t need to be an expert on federal issues affecting the industry, but rather a resource on your business and how a particular issue impacts it.  Members of Congress want and need to benefit from your expertise and point of view. By doing so, you become a relied-upon source for future multifamily housing issues, and they become more knowledgeable about our industry and the impact of legislation on your livelihood. 
    
6. Measure your success in increments over time. To oversimplify an arduous process, it can literally take years for most bills to become laws. Added to that, most proposals never pass. Those that do frequently are re-introduced numerous times over different legislative sessions. And that’s not taking into play the growing Election Day turnover in Congress. So celebrate the baby steps, such as when a U.S. Senator finally agrees to meet you after declining your requests for several years. 

We’re looking forward to hearing about your plans for your meetings. Again, the recess is between August 8 and September 5 and it is important to schedule meetings as soon as possible. Please keep us posted!
Thank you for your attention to this e-mail. If you have questions or comments on any of the material contained in this message, please contact me at 703-797-0633 or Kathleen@naahq.org.

Good luck!

Kathleen Youngblood
Director, Political Affairs
National Apartment Association

Links:

Planning Your Congressional Recess Meeting
Tips for Meeting with Your Members of Congress
Find Your Elected Officials
 Check Back on July 22 for Talking Points and Issue Fact Sheets

For a Look at How the Industry Took Action with Congress Last August, Read “Calling All Congressmen” in “units” magazine