December 08 Ciaa Newsletter

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December 2008

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Holiday Issue Upcoming Events

Holiday Social and Maintenance Olympics! Join us on Wednesday, December 10th at the Holiday Inn Airport from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. to relax and unwind and have fun! Food and drinks provided by sponsoring Vendor members! CIAA Members only.

Membership Meetings

Fair Housing Training Look for our Fair Housing training during the 1st quarter. Details are being finalized, so watch for the date in our January Newsletter!

Vendor Council The first meeting of the Vendor Council will be on January 8th at Noon at the Chicken Coop in West Des Moines. February 12th and March 12th are also on the schedule.

Inside Your Newsletter: Announcements, Promotions, Postings

and Maintenance Olympics December 10th Airport Holiday Inn General Membership

Our General Membership meetings (which anyone can attend) will be held at various venues throughout the Greater Des Moines area to allow better access for everyone who wants to attend! Mark your calendars for January 21st, February 18th, and March 18th.

New Members

Winter Social

Vendor Spotlight - Select Van and Storage - Mayflower

Winter Social/Maintenance Olympics

Vendor Listings

NAA Connect

Meeting January 21st Latin King Speaker: TBA

Welcome New Members New Property Members

New Property Members Goldmark Property Mgmt.

Sunrise Partners Sunrise Meadows

Eastview

Sunrise Crest

Riverview Oaks

Sunrise Valley

Royal Oaks

Sunrise Valley Trail

Kenwood

Sunrise Lakeside

Rosewood Watrous

Announcements, Positions and Postings CORRECTION: In the last newsletter, we inadvertently misspelled the name of the newest property for TMG Management as well as the manager. So, CIAA would like to welcome Crown Pointe and manager Carla Hornby! Hubbell Apartment Living would like to wel-

come Randy Timm as Maintenance Technician for Hamlet and Bristol Apartments and look forward to working with him. Furniture Options has moved! Their new address is 4245 109th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322. Congratulations on your new facilities!

CIAA Board of Directors Announcement Jennifer O’Brien Konior has accepted the position of Chair of the Legislative Committee.

ONSITE MANAGERS, LEASING Hubbell Apartment Living is currently seeking motivated, high energy people to join our onsite management and leasing teams. Please visit our website at www.hubbellrealty.com to view current openings and apply online. Please send new hires, promotions, and job postings to [email protected] for inclusion in the newsletter Page 2

Email: [email protected]

Vendor Spotlight Select Van and Storage Select Van & Storage, a moving and storage company, is the largest Mayflower agent in the Midwest. Available services include residential and corporate relocations, commercial office and industrial moves, large freight shipments, and storage. Moving services can be provided around the corner or around the world. Certified and experienced packers are available as well as packing boxes and materials. Select Van and Storage has provided service to the Des Moines area for over 15 years. Our experienced staff ensures that items, homes, and facilities are well padded and protected for a safe and efficient move. Mayflower Select is an active member of area chambers of commerce, participates in non-profit causes, and is affiliated with the Better Business Bureau. Our company is bonded and employees have been well screened through background checks prior to employment. Move With The Name You Know….Call Mayflower First! Select Van & Storage (Mayflower) 523 S. 18th St. West Des Moines, IA. 50265 515-223-8329

Need a Vendor? Call a Member First! A+ Lawn & Landscape

Hard Tops of Des Moines

Stew Hansen’s Dodge City-Jeep

Abendroth & Russell, P.C.

ICS Advanced Technologies

Stitzell Electric Supply Co.

A.Q. Allstate Pest Control

Jetz Service Co.

Sudzy’s Carpet Cleaning

American Family Insurance

Johnstone Supply

Tenant Data

Lawns Plus

Waste Connections

Apartment Finder

Marsden Building Maintenance

Waste Management

Big Green Umbrella Media

Nationwide Office Care

Wayout Consulting Services

Bragg Handywork

Phillips Floors

Carpet Pro - Baker Interiors

Qwest

All Vendor Member contact

Carpet Source

RealPage, Inc.

Coinmach Corporation

Red Capital Group

information can be found on the CIAA website:

Cort Furniture Rental

Reliable Construction

The Des Moines Register

Select Van and Storage

DeWitt Painting

Shelton Painting

Diamond Vogel Paints First Advantage SafeRent

Sherwin Williams Floor Coverings

Furniture Options

Simply Clean

Gorman Roofing Services

State Farm Insurance

Jared Frank Agency

Glen Waterhouse III

www.ciaahq.org

Don’t forget to come to the Vendor-sponsored Winter Social and Maintenance Olympics December 10th!

To Become A Vendor Member Contact: Tom Newton at 515-883-0838

[email protected]

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Come cheer on these brave Olympians as they show off their skills in their quest for the gold! It’s tons of fun!

Free food and drinks, all courtesy of your sponsoring Vendor members. Meet new colleagues, make new friends, and unwind after a very long year!

Connect With NAA Green Industry Experts to Speak at 2009 NAA Green Conference & Exposition B y M i c h a e l To m p k i n s , C A P S , C P M , C C I M 2008 National Apartment Association Chairman of the Board Julian LeCraw & Co.

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peakers and a tentative conference schedule have been announced for the 2009 NAA Green Conference & Exposition, April 28-29, at the Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix. The opening general session, “Does Green Make Sense for You,” will feature industry expert panelists discussing the green revolution as it relates to the multifamily housing industry, current trends in development and asset management and the business decisions that companies must consider to remain viable during the sustainability movement. During the closing general session, a representative from the world-renowned Rocky Mountain Institute will address why multifamily housing properties should go green and why it benefits the bottom line. The conference will feature experts from all areas of the green building and management movement—green development (general green, mixed-use, transit-oriented, etc.), green building criteria, green marketing, green property management, etc.—under one roof so that attendees gain an understanding of how green affects and potentially benefits their properties. Separate education tracks for builder/developers and property managers allow attendees maximum exposure to green issues related to their specific interests and job responsibilities. Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available but space is limited, so reserve your booth today. For information, please visit www.naahq.org/events/green or contact John Murray at 703/518-6141 Ext. 131 or [email protected], or Justin Barker at Ext. 129 or [email protected]. Don’t miss being a part of the leading green trade show in the multifamily housing industry.

Register for the 2009 NAA Student Housing Conference The 2009 NAA Student Housing Conference will be held Feb. 2-4 at The Venetian Palazzo Hotel Resort in Las Vegas. In its second year, the conference geared toward individuals working in this lucrative niche market will feature general sessions with industry CEOs, economist Chris Lee, author Neil Howe and Virginia Tech Assistant VP of Student Affairs Dr. Richard Ferraro. Breakout sessions are geared toward those new to the student housing industry and veterans in the field. In between education sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to network on the trade show floor. To register for the conference, please visit www.naahq.org/events/shc.

CAMT, CAM and CAPS Updates Delivered NAAEI’s new Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) program was delivered in September and is being pilot tested in Dallas. The new CAMT utilizes a blended learning approach, delivering two modules and practice scenarios online. The program includes seven hours of online training with 70 hours of classroom instruction. It can be taken as an entire designation course or students may take individual modules to help improve specific skills. Busy apartment industry professionals now may earn their Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) designations online. In September, 19 students enrolled in CAM online. In October, NAAEI delivered the new Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS) program. This is a 40-hour or five-day program that students can take as a designation course or in individual modules. The Effective Leadership module should be of particular interest to property supervisors or those who are ready to advance to that role. The program covers legal responsibilities and risk management; financial management; property performance management; property evaluation and due diligence; and effective leadership.