"The Center of It All": a record gathering of NAA members enjoy perfect balance at Orlando conference.At The Center of It All, a record number of National Apartment Association (NAA NAA Nomina Anatomica Avium. ) members experienced perfect balance while attending the 2002 NAA Education Conference & Exhibition last month at the sparkling new Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The conference, attended by more than 4,300 attendees, mixed perfect parts of education, communication, product demonstrations, networking and social events into three action-packed days and nights. The conference featured a record seven Platinum Sponsors and 270 vendor companies. It also was greatly supported by more than 100 gracious industry volunteers from throughout the host state of Florida. At the conference, NAA members were treated to keynote addresses delivered by former New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Pulitzer Prize Pulitzer Prize Any of a series of annual prizes awarded by Columbia University for outstanding public service and achievement in American journalism, letters, and music. Fellowships are also awarded. winning humorist hu·mor·ist n. 1. A person with a good sense of humor. 2. A performer or writer of humorous material. humorist Noun a person who speaks or writes in a humorous way Dave Barry For the English musician, see . David Barry, Jr. (born July 3, 1947) is a bestselling American author and Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist who wrote a nationally syndicated column for the The Miami Herald from 1983 to 2005. . The conference also featured the debut of a special educational forum presented by NAA on terrorism awareness. NAA also welcomed in the eighth inductee to the NAA Hall of Fame when Jim Hepfner, CAPS, CPM (1) (Critical Path Method) A project management planning and control technique implemented on computers. The critical path is the series of activities and tasks in the project that have no built-in slack time. , was honored in a touching ceremony as part of the opening session. Hepfner President, Hepfner, Smith, Airhart & Day, Dallas, was introduced by 2000 inductee and long-time friend Rob Johnston, CAPS, CPM, The Pinnacle Companies, Atlanta. Hepfner thanked NAA and all of its staff and membership for the opportunity to serve the multifamily industry. He has been a member since 1986 and has attended more than 80 Board meetings. "Jim Hepfner is an exceptional human being who has never failed to answer the call from NAA, TAA TAA - Track Average Amplitude or AAGD AAGD Apartment Association of Greater Dallas (Dallas, TX) ," said Johnston. "He is admired and respected throughout the country for his great leadership abilities and his special compassion for people." In his acceptance speech, Hepfner said, more than anything, he values the friendships he has created while serving those in the industry. "Friends are people who are walking in, when everybody else is walking out," said Hepfner. NAA President Scott Gardner Scott Gardner (born April 1 1988) is a young English footballer who was born in Luxembourg and despite being a natural right winger[1], plays as a right back for Leeds United. He has played for the England national team at Under-16 and 17 age groups. , CAPS, CPM, awarded PARAGON Paragon - Mark Sherman. IEEE Software (Nov 1991). Awards of Excellence to members, properties and affiliates, spanning 16 categories. The Apartment Association of Greater Orlando Greater Orlando, alternatively known as the Orlando Area or Metro Orlando, is third most populated metropolitan region in the state of Florida, and the 27th-largest metro area in the United States. , which played an instrumental role in the conference, became a Founder Circle Member of the NAA Education Foundation. The NAA Conference Committee was chaired by Nancy Nicolosi, Schomac Property Management, Tucson, Ariz. The more than 35 educational sessions brought attendees up to date on other crucial and timely topics, such as mold litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute. When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. and remediation; terrorism and crisis management; resident screening; Fair Housing; marketing; new and pending industry legislation; human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. and leadership; and insurance. Other speakers shared tips on pertinent professional skills such as communicating with staff, motivation, setting goals, personal development; and long-term planning. One session on Fair Housing was particularly popular as it offered attendees the opportunity to vote interactively from their seat on certain aspects of the presentation by using electronic voting Electronic voting (also known as e-voting) is a term encompassing several different types of voting, embracing both electronic means of casting a vote and electronic means of counting votes. buttons. Educational Speaker Bruce Wilkinson Bruce Wilkinson is a Christian teacher and author. He was born (ca. 1940) in New Jersey and graduated from Northeastern Bible College (B.A. and Th.B.), Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.) and Western Conservative Baptist Seminary (D.D.). continued his run as one of NAA's most popular draws, delivering a presentation on Redefining Leadership in Times of Change. That presentation explained Wilkinson's definition of leadership in today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. world, and addressed effective ways to motivate staff ranging from Generation Y to Baby-Boomers. "The members in the industry soak up information like a sponge," said Wilkinson, who gives more than 130 presentations per year. "I want education to be fun. And NAA members are always the first to laugh. "I want to create that kind of mood and relationship with my audience and then give them something that they cannot wait to bring back with them to share with their staff, as well as with their senior management." "You can really tell the members enjoy coming here. They flock here so that they can share common ground; there is a sense that they really can't wait to see each other, do some networking, and share with each other information that they know that will help each other solve problems." Barbara Haynes, Property Manager, Mid-America Apartment Communities, Nashville, Tenn., said she has attended the conference for years, and after the Orlando conference bas told all her managers that they need to come next year. "The educational seminars taught me a lot about customer service and how to best communicate with my employees, especially on an emotional level," said Haynes. "This is the kind of information I can bring back to the office and share with my bosses. It's always great to have the chance to exchange ideas with people from all over the country." An Exciting Time on Trade Show Floor The exhibit hall was packed, as members were introduced to the latest and greatest products and services from industry companies. "We always anticipate a great showing at the NAA conference at our booth traffic-wise, and this year was no exception," said Natalie Leff, Director of Marketing for platinum sponsor Homestore.com. "This was our most profitable show ever." "We so much enjoyed our experience at the NAA Conference," said Andrew J. Blount, Principal, REALHOUND.com, Irvine, Calif. "This was, by far, the best show we've ever had." Through the generosity of the seven platinum sponsors, two lucky attendees had their names announced in dramatic fashion at a random drawing held Saturday on the trade show floor, and walked away with one-year leases on brand-new BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. Z-3 convertible automobiles. Kathy Brooks, Vice President, Capstone Management Company, Greensboro, N.C., was one of the winners. "All my sisters have convertibles. My granddaughter never wants to ride with me because I don't have one--I have a Buick," said Brooks. "Now she will ride with me. I am still so excited I can't believe it." "I have been in the Property Management Business for 22 years, and this, by far, was the best convention I have ever attended. I was so excited about seeing [Giuliani], and my friends from years past. This year I made a lot of new friends, too, and I look forward to seeing them at next year's conference in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded . I am so proud to be a part of our great association." Cathy Deramo, Assistant Manager, Cameo Professionals, Punta Gorda Punta Gorda may refer to:
"I am totally shocked," said Deramo. "I never win anything, except for once when I won a cassette tape. This is the year I turn 40. Life is looking good now. I'm just totally in shock, and I am so grateful to our sponsors." Attendees also were able to tour some of the Orlando area's most prestigious properties, helping them see what those properties are doing. H. Arnold Wassenberg, Wassco, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , Lincoln, Neb., said, "The tour demonstrated the different ideas and designs communities are using across the country." Tour attendees also had lively discussions about the different amenities that the properties offered, new innovations and what today's residents are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. . Jeanne H. Strosser, Chase Management Group, Blacksburg, Va., said, "I am interested in applying their ideas in a college town, such as Blacksburg, Va. We are having challenges designing for the student communities and the tours allowed me the chance to see what things others are using." Making the most of the Gaylord's facilities and nearby attractions such as DisneyWorld, many members were able to parlay An open programming interface (API) to a service provider's network (the network operator), developed by the Parlay Group (www.parlay.org). By enabling the customer's application to talk directly to the network, it allows the end user to have greater access to network information as well their trip to the annual conference with the chance to enjoy a family vacation. The 2003 Conference and Exposition will be held June 19-21 in New Orleans. In 2004, it moves to Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. and is set for June 24-26. NAA returns to the Gaylord Palms resort in Orlando for June 9-11 in 2005. "As an AE, what I appreciate most is the organization and thought that goes into putting together such a conference," said Judy Roettig, Chicagoland Apartment Association. "The education that was offered was very topical for this market. It addressed the challenges that members in our industry are facing. It's so valuable for them to have such up-to-date information. What you bring back is so needed. The trade show floor had anything and everything that is going on in the apartment industry. Attending was definitely worth the time, and we all know how we treasure our time these days." Dave Carner, Realpage.com, said, "In my 10 years of going to the NAA Conference, I cannot remember one that was better organized, attended or more successful. The educational sessions, I thought, were particularly well done and definitely well attended." Among the educational highlights was the debut of NAA's special presentation on terrorism awareness, New Terrorism, New Uncertainty New Direction, which included an expert panel of speakers who discussed resident screening, security, crisis management, insurance and legal issues. Educational speaker Bill Williams, J.D. Power and Associates, Westlake Village, Calif., said, "NAA did a terrific job of organizing what was obviously a massive event. Clearly all of the attendees were equally pleased with the way all of the details were organized, and the ease with which you pulled it all off. I do a fair number of these things "These Things" is an EP by She Wants Revenge, released in 2005 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records. Music Video The music video stars Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage. Track Listing 1. "These Things [Radio Edit]" - 3:17 2. , and I certainly haven't seen a meeting this size done better." Giuliani: Keep on Living Your Life Addressing a spirited and passionate audience of NAA members who were brimming brim n. 1. The rim or uppermost edge of a hollow container or natural basin. 2. A projecting rim or edge: the brim of a hat. 3. A border or an edge. See Synonyms at border. with patriotism, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani Rudolph William Louis "Rudy" Giuliani (born May 28, 1944) is an American lawyer, businessman, and politician from the state of New York. Formerly Mayor of New York City, Giuliani is currently seeking the Republican nomination in the 2008 United States presidential election. delivered a powerful message, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for emergency situations, while also assuring Americans that they can and must go on living their lives to the fullest. Giuliani, who helped with the comfort and care of our suffering, mourning nation in the days and weeks following September 11, was enthusiastically received by the crowd. The audience cheered, whistled and even rose to their feet with applause even before Giuliani was introduced. Their display of affection continued throughout Giuliani's performance. "He was fabulous," said Nicolosi, "He was very down to Earth, a true American hero American Hero may refer to:
Giuliani opened his presentation by leading the audience in a reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance Pledge of Allegiance, in full, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, oath that proclaims loyalty to the United States. and its national symbol. . He then thanked the crowd for all its support and the contributions it made in helping New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and the nation recover. He pointed out the important role that NAA plays in the fight against terrorism. "The apartment industry is so important to the health, security, spirit and character of this country," he said. His words come at a time when property managers and their staff remain on high alert in light of the recent FBI announcement of a nonspecific nonspecific /non·spe·cif·ic/ (non?spi-sif´ik) 1. not due to any single known cause. 2. not directed against a particular agent, but rather having a general effect. nonspecific 1. threat of terrorism on the apartment industry. "[The members of this industry must ask themselves], `How are you going to react when it happens?" said Giuliani. "You must realize that you cannot prevent every risk from happening. But you have to understand that the risk is not as great as you might think it is. We are a big, powerful country, and we're not going to lose to any terrorist group. We're too strong. You have to relax. You don't just stop living your life." Lorri Meadows, Zom Residential Services, Orlando, Fla., agreed. "You can't let something as tragic as September 11 dictate the rest of your life. You can't live in fear," said Meadows, who described Giuliani as a nice, humble man; a grandfather type who she would want to invite to dinner." Phil Foley, BNP BNP B-type natriuretic peptide, brain natriuretic peptide Physiology A 32-residue peptide hormone produced predominantly in the ventricles, secreted in response to fluid overload–eg, CHF. See Atrial natriuretic peptide. Residential Properties, Charlotte, N.C., said, "It was great to get the chance to be in the same room as someone who showed the kind of courage he showed in dealing with September 11." "[Giuliani] drove home the point that it is important that people in our industry are prepared. We need to meet regularly with our staff and talk about ways that we can be prepared; and come up with new ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. . Then we must review those plans on a regular basis to see if anything has changed." Teddi Clanton, McSha Properties, Norman, Okla., said Giuliani's presentation was a real tear-jerker at times, "especially when he talked specifically about how he had to deal with the emergencies on September 11," she said. "Rudy was a fantastic speaker," said Mitchell Blatt, President, Coinmach, Plainview, NY. "What I got out of it most was his lesson that we have to go on and live our life." Dave Barry Leaves 'em Laughing Pulitzer Prize winning humor humor, according to ancient theory, any of four bodily fluids that determined man's health and temperament. Hippocrates postulated that an imbalance among the humors (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile) resulted in pain and disease, and that good health was writer Dave Barry entertained NAA members with a side-splitting presentation that covered topics ranging from his experience as a landlord to male-female relationships. In a joking manner, over and over he managed to avoid speaking directly about the multifamily housing industry, instead focusing on current events such as the recent court ruling that declared the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional and familiar everyday circumstances such as the stupidity of dogs, parenthood and prostate checkups. Barry did mention he owns two buildings. One of those buildings, he said, once appeared on the television news when reporters discovered that it was being invaded by a large group of diving bats. Barry also suggested that a satellite exists that sends messages that can only be received by apartment residents that says, "Go ahead, stuff something in your toilet that is not toilet paper, and clog the toilet." As for Florida, he explained one reason for the confusion that occurred with voting Floridians during the 2000 National Presidential Election by reminding the audience that, "You can't spell Florida without `DA' (duh)." A Tribute to Our Platinum Sponsors Platinum sponsor Apartment Finder Platinum sponsor Apatmentguide.com Platinum sponsor ForRent Platinum sponsor BellSouth Platinum sponsor Coinmach Platinum sponsor Homestore.com Platinum sponsor Sears [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] 2002 PARAGON Award Winners PARAGON Award recipients are recognized for their excellence in the multifamily housing industry during the 2002 NAA Education Conference & Exposition. NAA President Scott Gardner, Ken Szymanski, Association Executive, Charlotte Apartment Association and Nathan Slovin. Szymanski won the 2002 Association Executive of the Year award. NAA President Scott Gardner, Tamela Coval, Apartment Finder, and Larry Duncan, CAMT CAMT Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician CAMT Canadian Association for Music Therapy CAMT Colorado Association for Music Therapy CAMT Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy CAMT Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching II, CAPS, National Suppliers Council Chair. Coval won the National Suppliers Council Achievement Award. Phillip Foley, CAMT, Project Service Director, BNP Residential Properties, Charlotte, N.C, and NAA President Scott Gardner. Foley won the Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician of the Year Award. Nancy Lovell, CAM, Senior Community Director, United Dominion Realty Trust, Orlando, Fla, and NAA President Scott Gardner. Lovell won the Certified Apartment Manager of the Year Award In Major League Baseball, the Manager of the Year Award is an honor given annually since 1983 to the best managers in the American and National Leagues. The award is voted on by 28 members of the Baseball Writers Association of America. . Tammy Kister, NALP NALP National Association for Law Placement (Washington, DC) NALP National Apartment Leasing Professional NALP National Action Learning Programme (Ireland) , Property Supervisor, T&L Properties, Abilene, Texas Abilene is a city in Taylor County, Texas, United States, in the central portion of the state. The population was 115,930 at the 2000 census. It is the principal city of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a 2006 estimated population of 158,063. , and NAA President Scott Gardner. Kister was a co-winner of the National Apartment Leasing Professional of the Year Award. Kim Kojak, NALP, Senior Leasing Consultant, Princeton Properties at Pheasant pheasant, common name for some members of a family (Phasianidae) of henlike birds related to the grouse and including the Old World partridge, the peacock, various domestic and jungle fowls, and the true pheasants (genus Phasianus). Run, Nashua, New Hampshire Nashua is a city in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA. As of the 2000 census, Nashua had a total population of 86,605[1], making it the second largest city in the state after Manchester. As of 2005, the population is estimated to be 87,986. , and NAA President Scott Gardner. Kojak was a co-winner of the National Apartment Leasing Professional of the Year Award. Renee Clark, CAM, CAPS, Senior Regional Manager, Gables Residential, Austin, Texas, and NAA President Scott Gardner. Clark was a co-winner of the Professional Designate of the Year Award. Debbie Wehmeier, CAM, CAPS, CPM, Regional Vice President, Greystar, Austin, Texas, and Scott Gardner NAA President. Wehmeier was a co-winner of the Professional Designate of the Year Award. Jay Scott, Executive Director, Apartment Association of Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, city (1990 pop. 173,072), seat of Allen co., NE Ind., where the St. Joseph and St. Marys rivers join to form the Maumee River; inc. 1840. It is the second largest city in the state, a major railroad and shipping point, a wholesale and distribution hub, , and Hedy Dyson, President, Apartment Association of Fort Wayne, accept the Education Association Award in the under 30,000 units category from NAA President Scott Gardner. Bob Bentel, President, Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, and Pat Worley, Education Director of the Apartment Association of Greater Dallas accept the Education Award in the more than 30,000 units category from NAA President Scott Gardner. David Pate David Pate (born April 16, 1962) is a former professional tennis player from the United States who won two singles titles and eighteen doubles titles during his career. He reached a career-high singles ranking of No. 18 on June 8, 1987 and a career-high doubles ranking of No. , Association Executive, South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. Apartment Association, and Victoria Cowart, Past President, South Carolina Apartment Association, accept the Government Affairs Award for the Charleston (SC) Apartment Association for associations representing less than 30,000 units. Bob Bentel, President, Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, and Kathy Carlton, Government Affairs Director, Apartment Association of Greater Dallas, accept Government Affairs Award for associations representing more than 30,000 units from NAA President Scott Gardner. Phillip Barcus, Immediate Past President, Columbus (Ohio) Apartment Association, and Laura, Gerschultz, Associate Director, Columbus (Ohio) Apartment Association, accept the Communications Award for less than 30,000 units from Communications Advisory Board Chair, Linda Page. NAA President Scott Gardner (far left) and Communications Advisory Board Chair Linda Page (far right) present Executive Vice President of the Austin Apartment Association Kristen Arrona and Tami Martin, Austin Apartment Association President with the Communications Award in the more than 30,000 units category. Greater Lexington Apartment Association Outreach Committee Chair Nancy Smith, Greater Lexington Apartment Association President Sheila Pennington, and Association Executive Vice President Brenda Wells, accept the Community Service Award in the less than 30,000 units category from NAA President Scott Gardner. Austin Apartment Association Executive Vice President Kristen Arrona, and Austin Apartment Association President Tami Martin, accept the Community Service Award for more than 30,000 units from NAA President Scott Gardner. NAA President Scott Gardner (far left) and Membership Committee Chair Michael Tompkins Michael Tompkins (born in 1960 in Iowa) is an expert in Chinese martial arts. He is most recognized for his Choy Lay Fut style of Kung Fu. He is also proficient in Bak Mei, Tibetan White Crane, Hung Gar, Chinese weapons and Lion dance. , present the Membership Award in the less than 30,000 units category to Jeff Lowrey from the Lubbock Apartment Association. NAA President Scott Gardner (far left) and Membership Committee Chair Michael Tompkins (far Right present the Membership Award in the more than 30,000 units category to Mark Franks, Executive Vice President, Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Apartment Association. NAA President Scott Gardner, Apartment Association of Greater Orlando President, Kathy Ratchford, Laura Yoder, Executive Vice President, Apartment Association of Greater Orlando, 2002 Conference Committee Chair Nancy Nicolosi, NAA Regional Vice President Dave Watkins. The Apartment Association of Greater Orlando received the Host Committee Recognition Award. NAA President Scott Gardner (far left) and Builders Owners and Developers Chair Lauren Brockman (far right) present Brenda Wells, Association Executive Vice President, and Melissa West, Area Manager, Mid-America Apartment Communities with the Best Garden Apartment Award for Grand Reserve at Pinnacle in Lexington, Ky. NAA President Scott Gardner (far left) and Builders, Owners, and Developers Chair Lauren Brockman (far right) present Linda Page of Trammell Crow F. Trammell Crow (born June 11, 1914, in Dallas, Texas) is an American property developer who created several famous projects, including Dallas Market Center, Peachtree Center (Atlanta, Georgia), and San Francisco's Embarcadero Center. with the Best Luxury Mid or High Rise Apartment Community Award for Alexan City Place in Costa, Mesa, Calif. NAA President Scott Gardner (far left) and Builders Owners and Developers Chair Lauren Brockman (far right) present Crystal Crosby, Regional Property Manager, Summit Properties with the Best Luxury Garden Apartment Community Award for Summit Crest in Raleigh, N.C. NAA President Scott Gardner (far right) and Builders Owners and Developers Chair Lauren Brockman, present Lincoln Property Co. Senior Vice President Chuck Shallat, Lincoln Property Co. Regional Vice President Chris Burns, Mary Cook For the leader of the Young Women in the LDS Church, see . Dame Mary Turner Cook, DBE (1863 - 1950) was the wife of Australian Prime Minister, Sir Joseph Cook. When she married Joseph Cook in 1885, Mary Turner Detweiler, Regional Property Manager, Lincoln Trace Apartments, and Jane Wilber, Property Manager; Lincoln Trace Apartment s with the Best Rehabilitated Garden Apartment Award for Lincoln Trace Apartments in Smyrna, Ga. |
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