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September | 2020

We are getting back to the basics and back to business for our
September Dinner Meeting
HYBRID MEETING with

Special Guest Speaker
J. Mike Williams, Managing Attorney at Fowler, Hein, Cheatwood & Williams, P.A.
Practice Areas
  • Apartment Management Law
  • Residential Dispossession Cases
  • Housing Discrimination Defense
  • Premises Liability Defense
  • Code Compliance Defense
  • Bankruptcy Stay Litigation
Please join us for the LIVE on 9/22/2020 @ 6pm
The DoubleTree Hotel Sommerset Ballroom
Registration is now open!
There will be a LIVE option and a VIRTUAL option to attend this meeting, so that each member has a choice. There are several requirements and regulations that have been put in place for the LIVE option to keep our members, staff and others around us healthy and safe.

All Future GCAA dinner meetings or events that are hosted LIVE will have the following requirements until further notice.

  • No more than 50 people depending on the venue space. This number may change depending on the event situation. The Ballroom at the Doubletree will hold 50 social distancing members with 4 people to a table, instead of 8. 
  • Social Distancing Required (6 feet away from those that you do not share a household) No hand shaking, hugging, touching etc. 
  • Food Service when provided will be served appropriately with safety measures by the catering staff. The Doubletree has put a program in place called “Event Ready“ for the venue to help disinfect Before, During and After all events, which also encourage all efforts to keep their clients.  
  • Masks required and/or will be provided. While members are standing or moving around the room, inside or outside should always wear a mask. They can be removed while sitting at your table and during dinner only. There will also be hand Santitizer stations available. 
  • Temperature checks will be taken at the welcome table. Anyone that shows signs of being ill will be turned away. For those that show a temperature of 100.4 or above, will not be able to enter the meeting, No Exceptions.
  • A Waiver will be required to be signed by each member, stating that you will attend meetings at your own risk and that in no way the association can/will be held responsible. 

For those that select the VIRTUAL option, the price will be discounted ( due to no food service) and will be available to register and watch via Zoom during the LIVE meeting.

Either LIVE or VIRTUAL OPTIONS will require registration through the website's MEMBER COMPASS. Members may pay in advance or select to be invoiced.
Please visit www.GreaterCAAonline.org and create your member account/profile if you have not already. It is easy, quick and will be the only way to register for events at GCAA.
LIVE $40.00 per member
VIRUTAL $20.00 per member
by 9/17/2020
$10 Additional for LATE REGISTRATION after the 17th
Upcoming Events
Social Media Mayhem - 9/15/20
Vendor Blender - 9/16/20
September Dinner Meeting -9/22/20
Speed Networking- 10/15/20
Vendor Night- 10/27/20
GOLD AWARDS NIGHT- 12/12/20
Social Media Mayhem with RUSS WEBB
Tuesday, Sept. 15th @ 11:30am on ZOOM
Social Media Mayhem – Social Media Marketing Explained!

  • What is organic reach?
  • Boosted versus sponsored post?
  • Hashtag what?!!!

Knowing how to navigate social media is like opening a storefront in every single city in the world.

When you can't be together in person, use social media to tell your story and create connections!

Come see what works…and what doesn’t!! Prepare to learn and laugh as we dive into social media MAYHEM!
Space is limited to 12 Vendor Spaces... Please complete this form to participate by Sept 30th

Click below to save your space!
TOWN HALL SERIES
In October, we will begin hosting a series of Town Hall ( round-table) Zoom Meetings specifically for the different positions in property management. This is an opportunity for members of all types to network and help extend resources, grow and relate to others in multifamily. We will start with sharing experiences, ideas, obstacles, concerns and best practices. This series will be included in the memberships and facilitated by the association. There will be no fees to participate. Please be on the look out for more information coming soon.
Call for Nominations - 2021 GCAA Board of Directors
(emailed to all members last month)
August 19, 2020
 
 
The Greater Columbus Apartment Association is distributing this Call for Nominations to all association members for the Board of Directors positions open in 2021. Due to the disruption of the pandemic and Covid-19, the Board has passed a special vote to allow the 2020 Board of Directors serve a 2nd term for 2021. However there are two Board members that have left or will be at the end of 2020 and will leave positions opened. These positions will be filled by eligible members nominated by the general membership and elected by the Board.
 
These upcoming Board positions will begin on January 1, 2021 and will expire December 31, 2021 except for the officer positions which move up in succession the following year. In accordance with the Greater Columbus Apartment Association bylaws, the nominees will be evaluated by the Nominating Committee and the final nominations will be set forth by the Nominating Committee and referred to the Board of Directors.
Please submit nominations by faxing or emailing the 2021 Board Nominations Form to:
Greater Columbus Apartments Association
Nominations c/o Denise McClary, Executive Director
dmcclary@greatercaaonline.org or Fax 706.243.4880
 
Nominations must be received by September 18, 2020.
Please feel free to contact me at manager@steeplecrest.com or 334-297-4700 if you should have any questions regarding these nominations.
Sincerely,

Amy Gunter
2020-21 GCAA President & Nominating Chairperson
Property Manager, Steeple Crest Apartments 
 

Criteria and Guidelines
·          All nominees must be employed by a GCAA Member Company in good standing
·          All nominees for Property Management Director must be either a Property Management owner/manager member. All Associate Director nominees must be employed with an associate/vendor member company in good standing.
·          Elections of a GCAA Board of Director carries with it a responsibility and commitment to attend monthly scheduled board meetings, as well as most membership events and education.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
  • Graystone LLC.
  • Park Court Apartments & Vicinia Property Management , LLC.
Non- Renewing Members
Aarons Lease Ownership Azelea Ridge Apartments
Columbus Carpet Cleaning Ashley Station Apartments
Creative Multicare College Hill
Hutchinson Traylor Marsh Landing
Helping Hands Moving Service
Tub Master
Stars & Strikes
Southeast Laundry
The Buzz Fuzz

If you are on this list and wish to pay for your 2020 Membership Dues, Please contact the Association Office.
MAKE CHANGES HERE
  • Update contact Info
  • Management Changes
  • Add new Employees
  • Company/ Property Name change
  • Ownership Change
**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
DUES INCREASE for 2021
The NAA has approved a mandatory increase of membership dues which means that the local associations have no way of absorbing the increase and must also increase membership dues locally to maintain membership for the STATE and NATIONAL associations. The letter from NAA is posted on the GCAA website for viewing.

2021 Membership Dues will increase $.12 from $1.10 per unit to $1.22 per unit. There is no increase in management fees or in associates dues. Membership Dues Invoices are scheduled to be emailed to all members on November 1st and will be due no later than Jan. 1, 2021 This increase was approved by your Board of Directors and past presidents at GCAA.

If you have any questions, please contact the Executive Board via email at INFO@greaterCAAonline.org

Size & Rates
Business Card $25 per month ($75 Total)
Half Page $40 per month ( $120 Total)
Full Page $60 per month ( $180 Total)
(Requires 3 Months minimum)

All Ads click a direct link to your email/ website and are shared on social media.
Contact the office at info@greaterCAAonline.org


HYBRID VENDOR SPOTLIGHTS

SIGN UP FOR 2021
VIRTUAL or LIVE
EDUCATION & PROGRAMS
It's that time of Year again.... BUDGET SEASON so we are starting to plan for next year's events. Here are a few courses we are working on and the "approximate" rate for budgets.

Meetings are $45 each (Approx 6-8)
Education Workshops, Lunch & Learns are $45 each ( Approx 6-8)
Fair Housing is $60 each
Certifications like CAM are $900, NALP $400, CPO $300 each
Christmas Party/Awards Night $75 each

What do you want to see at GCAA?

Please send a request by Oct. 20th Dmcclary@greatercaaonline.org
AWARD NOMINATIONS ARE COMING SOON!
Be on the look out for forms so you can nominate someone from your team to win!
SAVE THE DATE for the 2021 TRADE SHOW
FEBRUARY 23rd on the ROOF TOP

Trade Show Exhibitors may find Registration on the Website.
Early Registration will open on September 16th
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Annual Awards Party - Dec 12th
To help us plan, please take the survey that will be emailed out next week. We are trying to make the best decisions possible for our members with deep concern for the corona virus and a large gathering.

WE NEED YOUR RESPONSE and THANK YOU for your continued support.
Have you created your profile on the GCAA website?

  • Go the www.GreaterCAAonline.org
  • Click on Member Compass
  • Enter your email address to log in and/or create account
  • Complete with your info, billing info, profile picture, etc.
  • Save
  • Find JUNE MEETING and register!

This is how all members will be required to sign up for all events. Here is a quick video to help. HELP VIDEO If you need help, contact us!