Friday, February 28, 2014

New Member Orientation Breakfast

 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. 

Monday, February 24, 2014

February Legislative Pulse

2014 NAA Capitol Conference
March 9-12

NAA's Capitol Conference is the apartment industry's opportunity each year to tell Congress how its actions impact NAA's 63,000 members.  

The 2014 schedule is 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.    And for the first time, the schedule has been compacted to allow you to only attend what you want - only NAA governance activities, only advocacy activities  or only the issues briefing and Lobby Day -- but don't let that stop you from attending all of them! This is a big change from previous years that should save time and money for conference participants.

Conference kick-off speakers will be 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 will prepare you to carry your message on our major industry issues as an informed, effective, confident advocate.  

National Apartment Association Updates

On the Hill
   

Immigrants are a key driver of apartment demand and an important force in apartment construction and operations, and, therefore, immigration reform is a priority issue ...


The Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation to delay implementation of several provisions of legislation passed in 2012 to reform the National Flood Insurance Program ...
   
Around the Nation  


Since 2010, NAA has been monitoring the Uniform Law Commission as it works to update the Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act. The draft of this model legislation gives NAA pause ...

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

2014 Diamond Awards

The Charleston Apartment Association  
Cordially Requests Your Attendance at the  
2014 Diamond Awards

Friday, March 14
6:30 - 7:30pm Reception and Registration
7:30pm Dinner, Awards and Dancing
Francis Marion Hotel
387 King Street
Charleston, SC  29403

$55/person, including two drink tickets
RSVP by Friday, March 7 via email to
info@CharlestonApartmentAssociation.com
Please include each attendee's name and company name. 
Friendly reminder - all RSVPs are invoiced.

An array of sponsorship opportunities are available.  Click here for opportunities and details.  Sponsor sign-up deadline:  February 28.

Monday, January 27, 2014

CPO Course

 Certified Pool Operator Course

 
This two day course is the latest in training for those who are responsible for operating clean, safe and efficient facilities.  In-depth instruction is provided on filtration, disinfection, water testing and treatment, design considerations, facility management, risk management, facility trouble shooting and much more.  The course is specifically designed to meet the needs of those working in public, hotel, condo, semi-public and municipal pool or water park facilities in the State of South Carolina.  This course includes an additional section that is specific to the study of the South Carolina Regulation 61-51 and your facility's swimming pool.  You will learn to recognize important aspects of this code and how it applies to the facility swimming pool.

When:  Thursday, March 27          8:30am - 5:00pm
              Friday, March 28               8:30am - 3:00pm

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

Cost:    $350 members; $400 non-members (Includes course material and exam)

Please RSVP to info@charlestonapartmentassociation.com by March 14th.

Click here for the complete course flyer.

Friday, January 24, 2014

February Dinner Meeting

February 18th Dinner Meeting  

Meth Lab Education with the Charleston Police Department  


 
            
Join us by welcoming the City of Charleston Police Department to discuss meth lab prevention in apartment communities.  Our featured speaker is a local meth specialist who will empower attendees with helpful information and tools essential to keep staff and residents safe.

February 18, 2014
Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4831 Tanger Outlet Boulevard, North Charleston, SC  29418
5:30pm registration
6:30pm meeting
$35/member
RSVP to info@CharlestonApartmentAssociation.com  
Deadline to RSVP: February 13th  

Vendor Spotlight:  SealMaster    

SealMaster    
  
Click here for the 2014 calendar of events.  

Woodbridge Fire

 Woodbridge Apartment Fire - Call for Donations  


Our hearts and thoughts go out to our friends at Woodbridge in light of the recent fire.  We're gathering donations for the displaced families and received the following wish list.
  • Shirt Sizes:   Male:  Medium, Large, Large Long, Female:  Medium, Extra Large and Extra Extra Large
  •  Sock/Shoe Sizes:  Male:  9.5, 10, 11, 12.5, Female: 8.5, 11
  •  Undergarment Sizes:  Male:  34, 40, Female:  8, 10, 12
  •  Pants:  Male:  34x30, 40x34, 34x34, Female:  10/12, 12/14
  •  Woman's Undergarments:  38B, 38C
  •  Any and all household goods
  •  Non-perishable foods
  •  Cash gift cards 
Items may be dropped off at the following locations:   Edgewater Plantation,  100 Eighty Oak Ave, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, Silvana Oaks, 8439 Dorchester Road, Charleston, SC 29420, Furniture Services, 2971 West Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418 and Colonial Village at Westchase, 1 Westchase Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 during regular business hours. 

Our sincerest appreciation for your support on behalf of our Woodbridge friends.

Friday, January 3, 2014

2014 Diamond Awards

2014 Diamond Awards  
Celebrating Excellence in the Multi-Family Housing Industry 

The Charleston Apartment Association's Diamond Awards is a yearly celebration recognizing excellence in the industry.  The Diamond Awards are based on four C's of Commitment to Service, Community Quality, Champion Team Effort and Creative Application of Knowledge and Skills.  With the four C's in mind, members are asked to nominate property management professionals who excel in these areas.  A written statement for each individual explaining why an award is warranted is required.  Awards will be presented at the Diamond Awards Ceremony on March 14, 2014 at the Francis Marion Hotel.  All nominees are required to attend. Please submit nominations to KChapman@CharlestonApartmentAssociation.com by January 13th.  All members are welcome to submit nominations.  Click here for the nomination form.