River Region Apartment Association
September 2017
Thank you, Angie Ingram, Attorney at Law, for your generosity and support of the River Region Apartment Association. Without your sponsorship, the 2017 events and education for our membership would not be possible!
AUGUST Newsletter Contents...
- Letter from the President
- Highlight Sponsor
- New Website
- Beautification Award Winners
- Alabama Apartment Association Educational Conference Information
- Maintenance Mania Registration
- RRAA Ignite Scholarship
- Hatching Hope of Alabama
- Employment Opportunities
- Membership Mentions
- Dates to Remember- Upcoming Events
- Get Involved
- 2017 Board of Directors
Letter from the President, Eddie Gillenwater
Opportunity Knocks, AGAIN
Most of us are aware of an old saying that says, "Opportunity only knocks once". In theory this simply means opportunity will only come around once in our lifetime. But boy did you get lucky. In June, the NAA Educational Conference and Trade show happened less than 150 miles from Montgomery. This was an exciting time to learn, grow, and share with others in the multi-family industry. For some since the NAA conference was so close, it was the first time they were able to attend and since the next NAA Conferences will be a long way from Montgomery there are many who will not be able to attend again for many years to come, if ever. Well what does that have to do with "Opportunity Knocks, AGAIN"? On September 14th and 15th, the AAA is bringing an Educational Conference and Tradeshow right here to Montgomery, AL. That's right in 2017, you will have experienced the opportunity to attend not one but two exciting and rewarding Educational Conferences and Trade Shows and both in your back yard.
A lot of planning and preparation has gone into getting ready for this event. Guest speakers are lined up and vendors are coming from areas throughout Alabama and surrounding states. You will have the opportunity to learn how to do a more effective job of marketing on social media, how to understand and practice Fair Housing Laws, how to read and understand the P/L for your property, a ton of new and different leasing techniques plus a lot more. You will also have the opportunity to walk the Expo floor and meet vendors who represent every type of service used in our industry. But wait that's not all, this is a time to network and socialize with others in the industry and see what makes them successful and establish long term friendships and relationships.
You see "Opportunity Knocks, AGAIN" for you, but it won't knock forever.
September 14th will be here and gone before you know it. Isn't it time for you to answer the knock and attend the AAA Education Conference and Trade show? It would be a shame for this event to happen at your back door and you miss it. I am looking forward to seeing you.
*Highlight Sponsor* *Signal 88 Security*
We are a nationwide Security company, but locally owned by an Air Force Veteran, that is expanding into the Montgomery Area. We provide customizable security solutions in the form of roving vehicle patrols, dedicated officers, special event security, and surveillance just to name a few; basically any security related function or job. Check out Signal 88 Security's Facebook Page or call them at 334-322-8956 for all your security needs.
Alabama Apartment Association Educational Conference and Exposition... In Montgomery!
CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE!!
UP-TO-DATE MEMBER ROSTER
BLOG WITH MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, ARTICLES AND INFO
ONLINE EVENT REGISTRATION
MOBILE AND TABLET COMPATIBLE
Check it out!
RRAA Ignite Scholarship
You could win a scholarship!
Check out our Charity of the Year!
Often times displaced Residents are placed into a vacant apartment home or even in the clubhouse until a plan is devised for the next steps. Hatching Hope will be providing air mattresses, comfy bedding, and much needed supplies for that first night or two following a disaster. We will also have special focus on children by providing hand made blankets from local churches and schools and a book or coloring books to keep them focused on the good things! Each and every dollar will be used to build awesome care kits for these victims. And you can actually sponsor someone for $30! This will provide a victim with a air mattress, comfy bedding, and much needed toiletries. There is no greater feeling than that of helping others. Join us in this effort to make a difference across the state of Alabama! As always, we graciously accept your gift of time, so feel free to email Keli @ hatchinghope@gmail.com to see how you can help today! Find us on Facebook: Hatching Hope
RRAA is a corporate sponsor for Hatching Hope of Alabama!
Employment Opportunities
Full Time Leasing Consultant/ Assistant Manager
Please contact Vickie Brannon.
Property Manager
Arbors on Taylor
(334)386-2655 (office)
(334)386-2647 (fax)
Membership Mentions
Congratulations on the Promotion!
- Congratulations to Montressa Goggans for being promoted to Community Property Manager of The Fields One Center
- Congratulations to Derrick Scott for being promoted to Assistant Community Manager of The Fields One Center
- Congratulations to Rhonda Brown for being promoted to Community Property Manager of The Fields Carriage Hill
Alabama Apartment Association Education Conference and Expo, September 13-15 at the Embassy Suites in Downtown Montgomery!
2017 NAA IMPORTANT DATES
September 12-13
Omni San Diego| San Diego, CA
Fall Board of Directors Meeting
September 13-14
Omni San Diego | San Diego, CA
Maximize Conference
October 2-4
Hyatt Regency | Austin, TX
2018 NAA IMPORTANT DATES!
January 10-11
Loews New Orleans Hotel | New Orleans, LA
NAA Student Housing Conference and Exposition
February 13-14
Omni Orlando at Championsgate | Orlando, Florida
NAA Capital Conference
March 13 - 16
Grand Hyatt Washington | Washington, DC
NAA Education Conference and Exposition
June 13 - 16
San Diego Convention Center | San Diego, CA
Maintenance Mania
June 15
San Diego Convention Center | San Diego, CA
Exhibitor Summit
September 24-25
Ritz-Carlton Denver | Denver, CO
Fall Board of Directors Meeting
September 25 - 26
Ritz-Carlton Denver | Denver, CO
Maximize Conference
October 1-3
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad, CA
Assembly of Delegates
November 14 - 17
Arizona Biltmore | Phoenix, AZ
2019 NAA IMPORTANT DATES!
February 12 - 13
Omni Orlando at Championsgate | Orlando, FL
NAA Spring Governance Meeting and Capitol Conference
March 12 - 15
Grand Hyatt Washington | Washington, DC
NAA Education Conference and Exposition
June 26 - 29
Colorado Convention Center | Denver, CO
Get Involved!
About the River Region Apartment Association
In 1972, a group of Montgomery apartment industry professionals met and formed The Montgomery Apartment Managers’ Association. Since 1972, this association has grown and transformed into what is now known as The River Region Apartment Association and includes twenty-five counties in south-central Alabama. The River Region Apartment Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to unifying apartment industry professionals through education, legislative advocacy and member services. RRAA members are rental housing owners, property management firms, apartment communities and companies that supply products or services to rental properties.
RRAA provides educational opportunities each year such as legal seminars, leasing seminars, and annual fair housing training. Much thought and planning has been put into annual events such as the Beautification Awards, Maintenance Mania and the River Region Awards in order to recognize our industry professionals and to allow industry professionals an opportunity to network. The Association communicates to the members through a monthly newsletter, The RRAA Insider, and the RRAA website has a fresh and informative look to provide members with local, state and national apartment industry information.
As always, a membership in the River Region Apartment Association makes you a member of the Alabama Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association.
Contact:
Association Executive
Email: rraa1972@gmail.com
Website: www.rraaonline.org
Location: P.O. Box 640422, Pike Road, AL 36064
Phone: (334) 450-1455
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rraa1972/?ref=settings
2017 Board of Directors
President
Eddie Gillenwater, Arbour Valley
334-396-9811
President-Elect
Jeff Davis, Hunt Companies
334-262-1630
Treasurer
Emily Wallace, Grand Reserve at Pike Road
334-833-1322
Secretary
Samantha Lord, Barrington Place at Somerset
334-356-6850
Past-President
Joe Johnson, Hunt Companies
334-262-1630
Parliamentarian
Beau Daniel, Foshee Management
334-273-0313 ext 106
Association Executive
Katie Suchocki
334-450-1455
Board Members
Christine Kessler, Carrington Park
334-387-7275
Lesley Traver, Sturbridge Commons
334-270-0111
Anji W. Montano, Belmont Apartments
334-288-0022
Taylor Holley, Halcyon Park
334-244-1946
Joe Rainey, The Belmont
334-288-0022
Kevin Kiser, HD Supply
334-462-8600
Angela Tucker, Montgomery Apartment Guide
334-391-3909
Brandy Hitson, The Co-Star Group
334-313-2261
Cori Cupido, RentPath
334-324-4013
Angie Ingram, Angie Ingram, Attorney at Law, LLC
205-440-1786