February Dinner meeting with  

Charleston County Sheriff's Office

Join us on February 9th as we welcome Charleston County Sheriff's Office.  The topic of "see something, say something" and things to be on the lookout for in your community will be discussed. 

 

February 9, 2016

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 4.  All RSVPs are invoiced.

Vendor Spotlight:   Apartment Aide

 

     

Vendor Connection:   Poo Prints South Carolina  

 

2016 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 11, 2016 at the Francis Marion Hotel.  All nominees are required to attend. Please submit nominations to KChapman@CharlestonApartmentAssociation.com no later than January 12th.  All members are welcome to submit nominations.  Click here  for the nomination form.

January Membership Kick-off Dinner meeting

 

Come kick off 2016 with the Charleston Apartment Association.  Join us Tuesday, January 19th at the Crowne Plaza in North Charleston for the first CAA dinner meeting of the year.  Learn more about the activities planned for 2016.  This meeting offers members (old and new) an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the CAA.  Each CAA committee will have a table providing insight to their goals and how to get involved. 
January 19, 2016

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: January 14.  All RSVPs are invoiced.

Vendor Spotlight:  CATCON

 

Vendor Connection:  Furniture Rentals  

 

  
    Click here  for a sampling of the 2016 calendar of events.

National Apartment Association Capitol Conference and Lobby Day

Every Member Counts: Strive for 535

 

The apartment industry's national advocacy event has its largest goal ever: Reach all 535 Congressional offices on Lobby Day (March 9)!

Whether you're a veteran or it's your first time, your voice is needed to be a part of the largest contingent ever of apartment associations across U.S. to advocate on Capitol Hill during Lobby Day.

 

To prepare for this historic event, learn how to enhance your advocacy skills, find out the critical issues facing the industry, and hear from former U.S. Rep. Joe Scarborough (R-FL), host of MSNBC's Morning Joe, during NAA Capitol Conference (March 8).

 

Then head to Capitol Hill the following day to make history! Why is Lobby Day important, click here: http://capitol-naa.naahq.org/lobby-day-capitol-conference

 

(The Governance meetings will take place starting March 6 and ending at 12:15 p.m. March 8, followed immediately by the Capitol Conference.)

 

For more, visit http://capitol-naa.naahq.org/

NAA PAC Video

Check out the new NAA PAC video.  You may even see some familiar faces.  Hint, hint!  https://youtu.be/OK_d3JjZLJ

Reverse Trade Show Benefiting the National Apartment Association's Political Action Committee

 

 

A big thanks to the management members and vendor members who participated in the CAA's first ever reverse trade show benefiting NAA PAC on September 24.  Close to $3,000 was raised for NAA PAC.

The event was a fast-paced, highly effective networking opportunity between Associate (vendor) members and Direct members which raised money for the National Apartment Association's Political Action Committee.  This event allowed vendors the opportunity to meet one on one with owners and decision makers from property management companies.

 

What is NAA PAC and why is it important to me? Click here

The National Apartment Association's Assembly of Delegates Meeting
November 19-21, San Antonio, TX

Join the National Apartment Association for its largest business meeting of the year, scheduled for Nov. 19-21 in San Antonio.  Pre-Registration to the 2015 Assembly of Delegates is complimentary for all attendees.  Registration includes all NAA committee meetings, Chairman's Welcome Reception, and Leadership Summit Luncheon.  The NAAPAC BGF Event and Installation Dinner are paid ticketed events. Click here for more details.

  Social Media Course

Conducted by Donna Bolewitz, Director of Marketing, Grayco Properties 

 

2014's social media class.

    

Did you know:

45% of users feel "worried or uncomfortable" when email and Facebook are inaccessible.

189 million of Facebook's users are 'mobile only', thanks to smartphones.

80% of all Pinterest pins are actually repins.

Join us on November 12th to learn more about using social media platforms to boost business.

Date:   Thursday, November 12  

Time:   9:00am - 12pm  

Place:  BELFOR, 7629 Southrail Road, North Charleston, SC  29420
$35/member, $45/non-member

RSVP by November 6th to info@charlestonapartmentassociation.com.   

 

Attending the entire three (3) hour class will result in three (3) continuing education credits for attendees.     

   

November Dinner Meeting with Board of Directors Elections

     

November 10th

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: November 5th

Vendor Spotlight:  ACRS

     

 

   

The November 10th Dinner Meeting will include:

2016-2017 Board of Directors & Executive Board Elections 

 

Each management company is extended one vote per CAA member community they represent (up to 5).  Management votes are to be made by one management representative.  Associate (vendor) members are extended 1 vote per company.  Absentee ballots are available by emailing  info@charlestonapartmentassociation.com  by  November 5th  and submitting the ballot no later than  November 9th . 

Executive Board
President:   Lisa Pelloni, AdaLease Property Management 

Vice President:   Mike Silky, Bell Partners 

Treasurer:   Donna Bolewitz, Grayco Properties and Melissa Wagner, RAM Partners 

Secretary:   Christy Dukes, Furniture Services

 

Board of Directors

Direct Members (5 open positions): 

Alan Waugh, Alliance Residential
Megan Gallagher, Mid America
Michelle Lorick, High Associates
Pamela Harrell, Varner Commercial
Sedra Charap, VTT Management
Susan Smits, Bell Partners
Tammy Carvajal, The Beach Company

 

Associate Members (3 open positions): 

Cathy Hontz, RentPath
David Barabas, Poo Prints
Eric Kramer, Private iPrint
Jenny Yokoymama, CATCON
Jon Boyd, Tide Valet
Mary Anne Demster, Appliance Warehouse
Roy Bailey, Century Glass
Tim Madden, Multi Family Pest Control
Tracy Eidson, Republic Services