Annoucements

Deadline Extended for 2012 NAA Survey of Operating Income and Expenses

Participate and receive a complimentary copy.

IMPORTANT: Registration for Conference Call May 16 Passes Call Limit

The web conference call will be recorded and will be available for viewing within a week of the event. Please contact NAA's David Edwards at davide@naahq.org with any questions.

NAA Announces 2012 PARAGON Award Winners

NAA is pleased to announce the 2012 PARAGON award winners. The annual awards program recognizes the multifamily housing industry’s top communities, executives, employees and affiliate programs.
The awards will be presented during the 2012 NAA Education Conference & Exposition, June 28-30, in Boston. The NAA PARAGON Awards recognition also will include the announcement of the NAA Community of the Year during the Opening General Session on Thursday, June 28. The winner will be chosen among the communities that won category-specific PARAGON Awards listed below.

Thomas R. Shuler to be Inducted into NAA Hall of Fame

NAA is pleased to announce that Thomas R. Shuler, CAPS, will be inducted into the NAA Hall of Fame.
Induction into the NAA Hall of Fame represents the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an apartment professional. Shuler is the 16th person inducted during the 73-year history of NAA and will be recognized at the 2012 NAA Education Conference & Exposition, June 28-30, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

Jerry D. Warshaw to be Inducted into NAA Hall of Fame

NAA is pleased to announce that Jerry D. Warshaw, CPM, CAPS, Founder and President of Atlanta-based Warshaw Properties, will be inducted into the NAA Hall of Fame.
Induction into the NAA Hall of Fame represents the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an apartment professional. Warshaw is the 15th person inducted during the 73-year history of NAA and will be recognized at the 2012 NAA Education Conference & Exposition, June 28-30, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

Maintenance Mania Alert - Regional and Wildcard Finalists Announced!

NAA is pleased to present the finalists for the 2012 Maintenance Mania Championship.
The list of finalists will compete for the national championship title during the 2012 NAA Education Conference & Exposition on June 28, at the Boston Convention Center. Congratulations to the finalists!

NAA Community Site, Resource Center Wins National Social Media Award

The National Apartment Association’s (NAA) Community Site and Online Resource Center has won bronze in the EXCEL Awards, given annually by Association Media & Publishing.

NAA Leadership 2013: Call for Nominations

NAA is calling for nominations for the election of officers for terms to be served in 2013.

2012 NAA Survey of Operating Income and Expenses

The Survey is now open, and the deadline is May 3. If your company would like to participate in the survey and receive a complimentary copy of the survey results on CD, download the survey.

NAA and J Turner Research Release Results of Groundbreaking Student Housing

J Turner Research, a leading market research firm exclusively serving the multifamily industry and NAA, the nation’s leading advocate for quality rental housing, today release the findings of one of the largest student housing surveys ever conducted.

PAC 101: Get The Facts

Learn what you can and cannot do when you solicit for Political Action Committee contributions.

NAA Waives Site-License Fee for National Lease Program

NAA is waiving the full $175 per community fee for the initial site license for those owners or management companies that enroll 100 communities or more at a time with the NAA National Lease Program before Dec. 31, 2012. The offer is available to NAA members only.

Tennessee Student Housing Lease Included in National Lease Program

The National Lease Program is excited to announce that as of Dec. 15, a new student housing lease will be available for the state of Tennessee.

Alabama Student Housing Lease Included in National Lease Program

The National Lease Program is excited to announce that as of December 15, a new student housing lease will be available for the state of Alabama.
Currently, the Student Housing Lease is also available in Texas and Florida. The National Lease Program will launch the student housing specific lease in North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Mississippi and Michigan in the future. The expansion of Student Housing specific leases for the remaining 40 states in which the National Lease Program currently operates will follow, based on demand and pending legal review.

NAA Hires San Diego's Bon Pinnegar as EVP, Chief Operating Officer

The National Apartment Association (NAA), America’s leading advocate for quality rental housing, has hired Robert Pinnegar, CAE, as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
In this capacity, Pinnegar will work immediately under NAA President Doug Culkin, CAE, and be charged with assisting in administering NAA’s daily operations.

"Get Reel" Career Video Challenge

In honor of National Apartment Careers Month in February 2012, the NAA Education Institute (NAAEI) is calling for submissions for its “Get Reel” Career Video Challenge posted on YouTube, where you can be eligible to win a trip to the 2012 NAA Conference and Exposition in Boston!

Registration Open for 2012 NAA Education Conference & Exposition

Register early and save!
Additional information on education sessions and events will be coming soon.

Tom Brokaw Announced as Keynote Speaker for 2012 NAA Education Conference & Expo

Tom Brokaw, one of the most trusted and respected figures in broadcast journalism, will entertain NAA attendees at the 2012 NAA Education Conference & Exposition with his insights from more than 40 years of firsthand experiences talking to everyone from world leaders to average citizens in the midst of life-changing events.

Early Bird Registration Open for AIM 2.0--Internet Marketing Suppliers

AIM 2.0 – Internet Marketing for Apartment Suppliers will be held December 7 – 9, 2011 in Silicon Valley at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara, California.
This conference will teach you how to profitably and efficiently connect with apartment operators through proven internet marketing strategies that are specific to multifamily.

Registration Open for Student Housing

The 2012 NAA Student Housing Conference & Exposition will offer education sessions focusing on key trends, best practices and emerging issues that directly impact the student housing industry. Education sessions will be offered in general session formats and specially tracked breakout sessions for all attendees from the seasoned professionals to those new to the student housing industry.

Call for Presentations: NAA Education Conference

Submit your proposal for the 2012 NAA Education Conference & Exposition. The deadline is Oct. 2.

Call for Presentations: Student Housing Conference

Submit your proposal for the 2012 Student Housing Conference & Exposition here. The deadline is Oct. 5.

NAA/NMHC Seek Input into Federal Proposal to Sell Foreclosed Houses as Rental Stock

The Obama Administration is considering plans to sell federally owned foreclosed houses to investors who would then rent them out. NAA/NMHC are evaluating this proposal. To inform our effort, we are seeking your input. To take the three-question survey, click the link below.

Mystery Shopping Community/Forum Created

A Community and Discussion Forum has been added to the Member-Created Community section, found under the Directory.
NAA Member Kathy Shook created the group to discuss ethical practices in the mystery shopping industry. To join the conversation, click the link below and join the group.

FREE Webinar: Using the NAA Community Site & Online Resource Center

Have questions about the NAA Community Site & Online Resource Center? Are you looking for a few tips and tricks for navigating the website? Join us for a FREE Webinar on Thursday, Sept. 22 that will cover the following topics:
-Updating your profile
-Finding and connecting with industry contacts
-Joining Communities and participating in Discussion Forums
-Using the Online Resource Center and submitting your own resources
-Reading and writing Blogs
-A question and answer period

The Webinar is free to NAA members. The instructional portion is expected to last about 30 minutes, with another 15-20 minutes reserved for questions and answers.

Just Announced: 2012 Institute for Rental Housing Studies Meeting

Led by renowned multifamily experts, the Institute for Rental Housing Studies (IRHS) is a thought-provoking meeting and gathering for corporate apartment executives to collaborate, share ideas and socialize with their peers.
This year, IRHS and the National Apartment Association (NAA) are working together to enhance the quality of the program while increasing the participation of senior level multifamily executives who want to interact in a relaxed setting that promotes unparalleled peer-to-peer exchanges, networking and learning.

**Marketing Scam Alert from NAA**

NAA wants to alert you of a marketing scam that is being sent to NAA and NSC members. If you are being solicited in an e-mail to receive the following: “access to NAA 2011 Expo Attendees list with emails” please note that this is a scheme and is NOT authorized by NAA. Those NAA and NSC members that have been receiving e-mails about purchasing the attendee list have been receiving e-mails that all have the same subject line (Subject Line: NAA Expo 2011 - Attendees List), e-mail text and are from the following people and e-mail addresses:



Chris Watson (chris.watson@b2bmarketworld.com)
Chris Miller (chrism@emailappendchannel.com)
Jason Myers (jasonm@emailappendchannel.com)


If you receive an e-mail with this subject line or from these people, please forward to Lorna Rivero, NAA Assistant VP of National Sales, at lorna@naahq.org.

New York City, Idaho, Apartment Lease Included in National Lease Program

As of July 1, an apartment lease for the state of Idaho and New York City will be available through the National Lease Program. The recently added leases are expected to be utilized by apartment firms such as UDR and Laramar Group.

New York City, Idaho, Apartment Lease Included in National Lease Program

As of July 1, an apartment lease for the state of Idaho and New York City will be available through the National Lease Program. The recently added leases are expected to be utilized by apartment firms such as UDR and Laramar Group.

New York City, Idaho, Apartment Lease Included in National Lease Program

As of July 1, an apartment lease for the state of Idaho and New York City will be available through the National Lease Program. The recently added leases are expected to be utilized by apartment firms such as UDR and Laramar Group.

New York City, Idaho, Apartment Lease Included in National Lease Program

As of July 1, an apartment lease for the state of Idaho and New York City will be available through the National Lease Program. The recently added leases are expected to be utilized by apartment firms such as UDR and Laramar Group.

NAAEI Online Exams to be Down Friday

The NAAEI Online Exams will be down on Friday, 7/1, to perform an update to the testing software.

Order Conference Recordings Here!

Want to share the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition? Recordings from the conference are now available for purchase.

New York Lease Available Through National Lease Program on July 1st

The most widely used residential lease in the country will be expanding its operation to the state of New York on July 1. The New York apartment lease reviewed by Corey Weiss, Esq., and Michael Semko Esq., will cover troublesome rent controlled jurisdictions in the state such as New York City.

NAA's Auction Benefits Education, Better Government Fund

Auctions open June 22 and all bids will close July 1, 2011.
NAA Education Institute (NAAEI) is auctioning two framed, signed original
Erik Wahl paintings. Each framed painting is oil on canvas (Total size is 35.5” x 52.75”)
NAAPAC’s Better Government Fund will also auction Designation Training:
Two Packs of Online Learning (Each package includes three NALP Online Courses and three CAM Online Courses)

Apartment Managers Say Education Key to Higher Pay, Promotion

Apartment industry managers say continuing education courses and professional designation programs are worth the time and expense of sending employees through the classes and provide them with the tools they need to better perform on the job, according to a recent survey by the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI).

Watch the Webinar on Using the NAA Community Site & Online Center

The Webinar on Using NAA's Community Site & Onilne Resource Center is available for download, for anyone who might have missed the Webinar.
Please be patient while downloading, as it is a large file.

How You Can Help the Southwest Missouri Rental Housing Association and Joplin Residents

The Missouri Apartment Association (MAA) affiliates are joining forces to help the Red Cross and the NAA Affiliate’s members in Joplin. But the help of NAA members across the U.S. is needed as well. Click the link below to see how you can help.

Just Announced: 2011 Maintenance Mania National Championship Finalists

Congratulations to the 2011 Maintenance Mania National Championship finalists. These 20 individuals will be competing for the title of 2011 National Champion during the NAA Education Conference & Expo this June in Las Vegas.

Register for FREE Webinar, "Using the NAA Community Site & Online Resource Center"

Have questions about the NAA Community Site & Online Resource Center? Are you looking for a few tips and tricks for navigating the website?
Join NAA's Online Resource Manager, Mary Scott, and Online Communications Specialist, Michelle Sherman, as they walk attendees through all of the website's features.
Webinar will be held Wednesday, May 25th at 2 p.m. EDT.

Just Announced: 2011 NAA PARAGON Winners

2011 Winners will be honored at the 2011 NAA Conference & Exposition in June.

Student Housing-Specific Lease for Florida Created By NAA National Lease Program

This new Student Housing Lease addresses issues regarding the definition of parties to the lease, the lease term, rent and charges, utilities, security devices, damages and reimbursement, rent increases, repairs, notices, default by resident and more.

The National Lease Program will launch the Student Housing Lease in California, North Carolina and Georgia in the near future. Leases for the other 37 states in which the National Lease Program currently operates will follow, based on demand and pending legal review

NAA is Going Mobile--Take Our Mobile Survey

NAA is going mobile.
Take our survey and help us determine what we should display on your handheld screen.
If we can hold the world wide web in our hands, shouldn't we have a say in how we see it?
Even if you don't use a mobile device for web access, we would appreciate your feedback!

New Designation for Independent Rental Owners

The Independent Rental Owner Professional (IROP) designation program is offered to
the rental owner who manages their personally-held multifamily property or properties.
Independent rental owners who complete the IROP course can now earn the IROP designation/certificate by taking a 65-question, multiple choice online exam.

For more information on earning the IROP designation, contact NAAEIs Director of Instructional Design, Shana Treger shana@naahq.org.

Network and Win? It's True!

Want to win a $50 American Express gift card for networking and building your knowledge of the
multifamily housing industry?
Between April 1, 2011 and April 28, 2011 you will have two different opportunities to win a $50 American
Express gift card just for using the NAA Community Site & Online Resource Center!
NAA will be holding two simultaneous contests, both on the NAA Community Site & Online Resource
Center!

NAA Affiliates: April 2011 Roster Reporting Now Available

Go to the Affiliate Administration Center to submit your roster today!

2011 NAAEI Designation Renewal Deadline: March 31

Avoid the $50 reinstatement fee and renew your designation today.

2011 NAA Survey of Operating & Income Expenses Now Open

The 2011 National Apartment Association Survey of Operating Income and Expenses is now open. If your community would like to participate in the survey and receive a complimentary copy of the survey results on CD, please click the link below to download the survey. The participation deadline is May 3, 2011. Please contact NAA's Valerie Hairston at Valerie@naahq.org with any questions.

Redgister By April 1 for Education Conference and Save $175

Register for the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition by April 1, and save $175!
The 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition will bring together more than 5,000 multifamily housing professionals for three days of the best professional development training in the industry. This event boasts world-class general session speakers, more than 40 education sessions led by topic experts, 300 suppliers demonstrating the latest products and services, and networking events that kindle new relationships to help boost your career.

New Paragon Award Announced

NAAEI announces the Apartment Career Promotion Paragon Award.
This award will be made to the individual, company or association who has made the biggest impact creating awareness of careers in the apartment industry among high school and college students, military veterans and spouses or career changers through outreach activities. This Paragon Award winner will be recognized in front of thousands of industry professionals during the NAA Education Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. on Friday, June 24.

Paragon Entries Due March 18th

Paragon 2011 entries are due by Friday, March 18.
The NAA PARAGON Awards recognize excellence and leadership in the rental housing industry.Winners will receive their PARAGON award during the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition held June 23-25 in Las Vegas.

Student Housing Conference Presentations Available

Presentations are now available for attendees of the 2011 NAA Student Housing Conference.

Follow or Tweet from the 2011 Student Housing Conference

Going to the 2011 Student Housing Conference? Don't forget to tweet! Use the unique hashtag #naashc11 so that non-conference goers can follow the conference. See you there!

Congratulations to Anthony Barker!

Congratulations to Anthony Barker, winner of the NAA Community Site Engagement Contest, which entitles him to one free Buddy Registration to the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition!
NAA would like to thank everyone who participated in the contest, and hope that everyone will continue to take advantage of all the benefits the NAA Community Site & Online Resource Center has to offer.

Remember to Update Your Privacy Settings

Remember to take a few minutes to update your Privacy Settings so that you're only sharing information you're comfortable sharing. To do this, go to your Profile, and click, "My Privacy" from the sidebar that will appear.

Last Week for Community Site Engagement Contest

This is the last week to network your way into the chance to win a free Buddy Registration to the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition! All members who achieve Most Valuable Member status by Friday, Feb. 4 will be entered into a drawing to win a free Buddy Registration to the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition.

Meet Condoleezza Rice, Win an iPad and Save $125

Register by Friday, February 4 for the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition and you’ll automatically be entered into a drawing for a free iPad. In addition to the iPad giveaway, you’ll also be entered into a contest to meet and have your photo taken with NAA General Session speaker and former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice.

New Communities & Forums Open To Members

Several NAA members have started new groups on the NAA Community Site & Online Resource Center.
Members can join the following Communities and Forums under the "Member Created Communities" section of the Directory:
-Collections Community
-Industry Educators
-NAA Region I
-NAA Region V

Members can also join the Affordable Housing Community under the Interest Group section of the Directory.

2 More Weeks To Qualify To Win A Free Buddy Registration

There are only two weeks left to qualify to win a Free Buddy Registration to the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition. All members who achieve a Most Valuable Member status with 1,000 or more by Feb. 4 will be entered into the drawing.

Deadline Extended--Register Early and Save at the 2011 NAA Student Housing Conference

NAA has extended the 2011 NAA Student Housing Conference & Exposition early registration deadline one week! Register by Monday, January 24 and receive $150 off of the standard registration rate!
Join us February 21-23 at the Wynn Las Vegas and experience the best people, best companies, and best practices that the student housing industry has to offer!

New NAA State & Local Government Affairs Website Launched

NAA now has a section of the Government Affairs Department’s Website devoted exclusively to state and local issues. The site provides NAA members with comprehensive, user-friendly information on critical state and local issues throughout the apartment industry.
Each issue is divided into three sections: legislative resources, articles and reports, and maps and charts. The library of information includes background documents, legislative tracking reports, model legislation, relevant news developments, NAA reports and statutory reviews.
The site to date offers seven issue categories:
• Bed bugs
• Fair housing
• Green/sustainability
• Landlord/tenant
• Building codes and standards
• Rent control
• Water billing
More issue categories will be added in the coming months.

The 2011 Student Housing Conference Moves to the Wynn Las Vegas!

While the conference dates, agenda, and exhibit hall floor plan will all remain the same, the 2011 NAA Student Housing Conference & Exposition will now be held at the luxurious Wynn Las Vegas!
The Wynn Las Vegas holds more Forbes Five Star awards than any other resort casino in the world! The Wynn is located on the Las Vegas Strip and offers many dining and entertainment options. NAA has secured the same room rate at the Wynn as was at Caesars ($199/night), but offers even more value! The daily room rate includes:
• $20 daily resort fee
• Complimentary access to the fitness center (a value of $15 per day)
• Complimentary in-room internet access (a value of $13.99 per day)
• Unlimited local, domestic long distance and toll free calls
NAA is so excited about the move to the Wynn, that if you register and reserve your hotel before Friday, January 14, 2011, you’ll be entered into a drawing to be upgraded to a parlor suite (during the 2011 NAA Student Housing Conference & Exposition) at no additional cost to you!
To make your hotel arrangements, please call the Wynn at 866-770-7555. Be sure to mention the NAA Student Housing Conference & Exposition to secure the $199 rate!
Register today and come see all of the best people, best companies, and best practices that the student housing industry has to offer!

Register today for the 2011 Student Housing Conference and Save Money!

Register today and save $150 off of your registration fee as registration rates increase on January 17. Register now to take advantage of early registration fees and take part in two days of informative sessions with expert speakers and a dynamic trade show floor featuring more than 100 student housing suppliers.

Engagement Contest to Win Buddy Registration Deadline Extended!

The deadline to qualify for the drawing to win a free Buddy Registration to the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition has been extended until Feb. 4. All users who achieve a bronze, silver, gold or platinum Most Valuable Member status by noon on Feb. 4 will be entered into a drawing for one buddy registration to the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition that is valid with the purchase of a registration.

Capitol Conference Registration is Now Open!

The Capitol Conference is the one time each year when hundreds of multifamily housing industry members descend on Washington, D.C., to tell their members of Congress in person about the issues important to and affecting their businesses.

2011 Paragon Awards - Call for Entries

The NAA PARAGON Awards recognize excellence and leadership in the rental housing industry. These national awards celebrate that builders, industry professionals and affiliated apartment associations make unique contributions to our industry. For the winners, a PARAGON award represents a milestone along the path to personal and professional achievement. For our industry, the winners demonstrate characteristics that benchmark success.

Submission Deadline is Friday, March 18, 2011.

Have a Maintenance Horror Story?

Do you have a maintenance horror story? Then we want to hear about it!
UNITS magazine is interested in publishing some of the most unbelievable, frightening or outlandish things you’ve seen while on the job. If you have a good maintenance story, let Staff Writer Lauren Boston at lauren@naahq.org about it for consideration!

PARAGON 2011 Call for Entries Now Open

The NAA PARAGON Awards recognize excellence and leadership in the rental housing industry. These national awards celebrate that builders, industry professionals and affiliated apartment associations make unique contributions to our industry.
Deadline for submissions with is Friday, March 18, 2011.

Community Site Contest Announced to Win a Free Buddy Conference Registration!

Want to win a free Buddy Registration to the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition?
Participating on the NAA Community Site & Online Resource Center could win you one!
All users who achieve a bronze, silver, gold or platinum Most Valuable Member status by noon on Jan. 3 will be entered into a drawing for one buddy registration to the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition that is valid with the purchase of a registration.

Registration/Housing Now Open for the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition

Registration/Housing is now open for the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition. Register before Feb. 4, 2011 to receive the Early Rate.
Keynote Speakers include Former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice and Best-Selling Author Daniel Pink.
The 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition will bring together more than 5,000 multifamily housing professionals for three days of the best professional development training in the industry. This event boasts world-class general session speakers, more than 30 education sessions led by topic experts, 300 suppliers demonstrating the latest products and services, and networking events that kindle new relationships to help boost your career.

NALP Online Discount Extended

Offer extended! For a limited time, enroll in NALP Online by Nov. 30 and save 10%. With the discount, NALP Online will be $269.10 for the full program and $35.10 for the individual courses.
This course was developed to provide affordable, convenient, self-paced training for both new and experienced leasing consultants.

NAA 2010 Income & Expenses Survey Now Available

Completed by CEL & Associates Inc., the survey is based on operating budgets from hundreds of communities and is broken down by community size and type, as well as by metropolitan statistical areas. It gives readers a greater understanding of what competitors are spending in all facets of apartment operations.

A total of 4,274 properties containing 1,095,683 units are represented in this year's report. Major findings in this survey of the professionally managed rental apartment industry reflect the still uncertain current economy, as demonstrated by net operating income in the "market rent" segment of the rental apartment market declining by 0.6 percentage points to 53.3 percent and a higher economic loss rate of 13.78 percent from 12.42 percent in 2008, primarily due to an increase in concessions.

The complete report contains detailed data summarized for six geographic regions and metropolitan areas.

R-410A Webinar on November 8!

In partnership with Wilmar, NAAEI will host Webinars on the HVAC industry’s transition from Refrigerant R-22 to R-410A. The webinar is targeted towards Maintenance Supervisors, Onsite Maintenance Personnel and Owners/Managers.
When: November 8, 2010 at Noon ET

The Webinar is expected to last one hour, plus time for Q&A.
Cost: $69 for NAA members and $89 for non-members.

Topics will include:

• Overview of the changes and EPA Regulation
• How repairs can be made
• Operation of the new equipment and what it will mean for
existing equipment
• Installation of new equipment
• Impact on your current budget
• Suggested implementation practicesBedBuginars

October UNITS Cover Story - Getting to Know Bed Bugs

Bed bugs have become a huge issue in the apartment industry. Read October's Bed Bugs themed UNITS to learn how to manage and avoid a bed bug problem.

Just Announced! NALP Goes Online on October 1.

NAAEI is excited to launch its National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) Online course on October 1.

This course was developed to provide affordable, convenient, self-paced training for both new and experienced leasing consultants. This interactive NALP Online Course takes advantage of the online medium to create an engaging, effective learner experience.

The course:

• Follows an interactive scenario-based approach that
engages and challenges learners;

• Focuses on applied skills training rather than solely on facts
and information, thus truly preparing enrolled students for
the job of a leasing professional; and

• Enhances the current NALP classroom content by adding
up-to-date social media and interactive content, including
vendor Internet-based programs.

NALP Online can be purchased as a complete course for $299 or by the module (a total of 8 modules) for $39 per module. Group discounts are available.

Contact NAAEI's Director of Instructional Design, Shana Treger at 703/797-0608 or shana@naahq.org.

2011 NAA Education Conference: Call for Presentations Deadline

NAA is seeking apartment industry professionals to contribute new ideas, solutions, and innovations for current issues and challenges that confront the apartment industry. If you have an interesting presentation or an idea that could be developed into an education session, you are invited to submit a written proposal. Proposals are currently being accepted for the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition to be held June 23 - 25, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV. If you are a paid speaker or require a speaking fee please contact Bridget Garra at bridget@naahq.org before submitting a proposal.

ANSI Accreditation of CAMT Begins to Pay Off

NAAEI’s recent accreditation of its Certificate of Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) program by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) may help to change the current property maintenance requirements of Jacksonville (Fla.)’s Construction Trades Qualifying Board (CTQB). Currently, in order for apartment maintenance technicians in Jacksonville to hold a Property Maintenance Craftsman License, they must sit for an exam that was developed using electrical, plumbing and HVAC textbooks. The information covered in the exam is extremely technical and above the level of knowledge that an apartment maintenance technician needs to know to perform their job well. As a result, only 50 percent of those who take the licensing exam pass it.

Save The Date for the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition

Condoleezza Rice, Daniel Pink Headline 2011 Education Conference Speaker Lineup

Condoleezza Rice, who served as the 66th U.S. Secretary of State and as National Security Advisor under President George W. Bush, will headline another fantastic group of speakers at the 2011 NAA Education Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas, June 23-25, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center.

2010 NAA Education Conference Highlights

Thank you for attending the 2010 NAA Education Conference & Exposition in New Orleans. We hope that you were invigorated by the inspirational general session speakers, received new ideas and valuable insights from the education sessions, made valuable connections at the networking events and trade show, and enjoyed the fabulous entertainment and culture of the beautiful city of New Orleans.

David Garcia Wins the 2010 Maintenance Mania® National Championship!

David Garcia of Van Rooy Properties and the Indiana Apartment Association, is the 2010 Maintenance Mania® National Champion, with a grand total time of 2:05.009. Herb Harr and Enrique Alarcon, also of Van Rooy Properties, took second and third place with scores of 2:05.453 and 2:19.945, respectively. This is the first time in Maintenance Mania history that all top winners represented the same association and management company.

Congratulations to the winners and all the finalists who competed!

NAAEI’s Maintenance Program Achieves ANSI Accreditation

The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) is pleased to announce that its Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians (CAMT) program has been accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), a private non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.

The CAMT program is the only apartment industry program to be accredited by ANSI. NAAEI is one of seven organizations to have their programs accredited by ANSI, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center.

NAAEI Announces ‘Get Reel’ Career Video Challenge

In recognition of National Apartment Careers Month, February 2011, the National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) announced a call for submissions for its “Get Reel” Career Challenge, a new YouTube video contest for apartment industry professionals.

The video contest asks anyone working in the apartment industry, in the three career paths of maintenance, leasing and management, to showcase, “A Day in Your Life in Property Management”.

Just Announced! Kevin Nealon to Speak at NAA Education Conference & Exposition

Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Kevin Nealon will speak at Friday's general session, June 25 at the 2010 NAA Education Conference & Exposition in New Orleans.

February is National Apartment Careers Month

For jobseekers, learn more about the attractive careers the apartment industry has to offer. For employers, take advantage of the career guides and learn more about hiring outside the box.

PARAGON 2010 Call for Entries

The NAA PARAGON Awards recognize excellence and leadership in the rental housing industry. Submission Deadline is Friday, March 19, 2010.