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GREETINGS FROM THE CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

The 2007 NAA NAA

Nomina Anatomica Avium.
 Education Conference Committee invites you to experience the largest national show in the multifamily housing industry--the 2007 NAA Education Conference & Exposition exposition or exhibition, term frequently applied to an organized public fair or display of industrial and artistic productions, designed usually to promote trade and to reflect cultural progress. , June 28-30 in 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. , NV.

Fitting with the 2007 Education Conference theme, Making a Difference, we are asking you to invest in yourself and your career by attending the NAA Education Conference. Conference evaluations from last year show that NAA attendees have been asking for better education sessions--and we listened. In 2007 NAA is providing eight focused education tracks featuring more than 50 education sessions with speakers who have the expertise and experience to educate attendees in: the professional development, leadership, 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. , technology, specialty housing, small/independent owner, maintenance and marketing.

On page four is a chart describing the education session tracks. In addition, each track is identified by its own color to make it easier for you to find what session you are looking to attend. Please be sure to check out the wonderful detailed education session schedule and highlights on pages 4-8 that NAA has organized for conference attendees.

Several top-rated NAA speakers return to share their expertise, including Tom Asacker, Dan Thurmon, Larry and Megan Johnson and the Apartment All-Stars, who will kick-off the education program by motivating and preparing you for an outstanding conference!

New speakers added to the NAA education schedule include J. Walker Smith, described by Fortune magazine as "one of America's leading analysts of consumer trends," Mel Kleiman, a leading expert on hiring hourly employees and Julia King Professor Julia King CBE FREng is the Vice-Chancellor of Aston University

Prof King graduated from the University of Cambridge (New Hall) with a degree in natural sciences. Her PhD, also from Cambridge, was in materials.
 Tamang of LERN LERN London Evolutionary Research Network (UK)
LERN Local Emergency Response Neighbourhood
, who will bring you information that works.

Individual education sessions include personal development and motivation topics, strategies and solutions for small owners, special sessions for property managers to help them do their jobs better and with less stress, demographic trends--who are the future new apartment residents and employees--and up-to-the minute trends. All of that education is complemented by three common interest roundtables where industry professionals will share best practices in peer to peer exchanges facilitated by industry dynamos Dynamos may mean:
  • The plural of dynamo
A football club:
  • Dynamos FC, a South African soccer club
  • Dynamos FC, a Zimbabwean soccer club
  • Lusaka Dynamos, a Zambian soccer club
  • Power Dynamos FC, a Zambian soccer club
. There's no question that there is something for everybody at the NAA Education Conference!

In addition to the education sessions, timely keynote keynote /key·note/ (ke´not) in homeopathy, the characteristic property of a drug that indicates its use in treating a similar symptom of disease.  speakers at the General Sessions will give attendees an incomparable (mathematics) incomparable - Two elements a, b of a set are incomparable under some relation <= if neither a <= b, nor b <= a.  education experience. On Thursday, June 28, join NAA for "An Afternoon With The Mannings." Archie Manning Elisha Archie Manning (born May 19, 1949) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. He is the father of current Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Peyton Manning, current New York Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning, and former Ole Miss , All-Pro quarterback for the New Orleans Saints
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       and 2007 Super Bowl MVP and former NFL MVP of his own, will entertain the NAA audience, as they talk about life, leadership and teamwork (product, software, tool) Teamwork - A SASD tool from Sterling Software, formerly CADRE Technologies, which supports the Shlaer/Mellor Object-Oriented method and the Yourdon-DeMarco, Hatley-Pirbhai, Constantine and Buhr notations. . Join us on Friday afternoon to hear Lesley Stahl Lesley R. Stahl (born December 16, 1941, in Lynn, Massachusetts) is an American television journalist. As of 2007, she has reported for CBS on 60 Minutes for nearly 16 seasons. , anchor of CBS's 60 Minutes. Stahl served as CBS News CBS News is the news division of American television and radio network CBS. Its current president is Sean McManus who is also head of CBS Sports. Current productions
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       White House correspondent during the Carter and Reagan presidencies, written numerous books and has interviewed the world's most influential political figures. On Saturday, June 30, you won't want to miss the riveting riv·et·ing  
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      Wholly absorbing or engrossing one's attention; fascinating: The last chapter was so riveting that I was reading past midnight.
       presentation of Chris Gardner Christopher Paul Gardner (born February 9, 1954 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is a self-made millionaire, entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist who, during the early 1980s, struggled with homelessness while raising his toddler son, Christopher, Jr. , who describes how he overcame being homeless while raising his young son into being a successful businessman. Gardner's life story was made into the hit movie The Pursuit of Happyness, which earned Will Smith (playing Chris Gardner) an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.

      During the three-day NAA Education Conference & Exposition, more than 700 booths will be filled with companies showcasing their latest products and services to help multifamily housing professionals stay ahead of the pack in today's competitive market. The trade show floor will provide an opportunity to discuss products and services that can assist multifamily housing professionals at every level in the industry. While on the tradeshow floor, be sure to check out the Grand Prize that is being sponsored by the Platinum sponsors that will be awarded on Saturday afternoon. One lucky conference attendee at·tend·ee  
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      One who is present at or attends a function. See Usage Note at -ee1.


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      a person who is present at a specified event

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       will walk away with one of the following on Saturday afternoon: $30,000 cash or a 2007 new convertible car--which would you choose?

      After the education sessions and exhibits during the day, you won't want to miss the fun and exciting evening events we have planned! On Thursday night, join your fellow attendees at the Opening Party, sponsored by the National Supplier's Council (NSC NSC
      abbr.
      National Security Council

      Noun 1. NSC - a committee in the executive branch of government that advises the president on foreign and military and national security; supervises the Central Intelligence Agency
      ). The NSC Sponsored Opening Party is the perfect opportunity for attendees to kick-off the conference on a high-note. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to connect with your fellow attendees and enjoy a taste of NAN NaN - Not-a-Number  Then, on Saturday evening, plan on getting down with The World Classic Rockers World Classic Rockers is a rock supergroup formed in 1994.

      The band, founded by former Steppenwolf guitarist Nick St. Nicholas, was created to spotlight former members of well-known rock groups.
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      The 2007 NAA Education Conference & Exposition is the best value in multifamily housing education and offers you an incredible value for your registration dollar. Please join me and thousands of industry professionals in Las Vegas at the education conference and exposition that you cannot afford to miss! You will not find a better opportunity to learn, grow and network anywhere else. See you in Las Vegas!

      Bill Wollinger

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      2007 NAA Education Conference Chair

      Terry Slattery

      For Rent Media Solutions

      2007 NSC Chair/Co-Conference Chair

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      EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS

      Don't miss the premier education event for the multifamily housing industry! This year's conference education schedule offers something for everyone and is an education experience that's driven by your feedback. The 2007 education program promises to deliver provocative information and useful take-aways for critical issues facing the multifamily housing industry. Take a look at the education program highlights:

      * NEW FEATURE! Eight Education Tracks

      * 50 Education Sessions--The Most Ever Offered!

      * Six Concurrent Education Series

      * Three Shared Interest Roundtables

      * National Experts to Share Their Insight

      * NAA Designation Continuing Education continuing education: see adult education.
      continuing education
       or adult education

      Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904).
       Credits (CECs) Available

      Planning your personal education experience just got easier as all of the education sessions are divided into eight different education tracks. Each education track represents a unique subject area. To make it easy for you, the tracks have been color-coded so you can choose the track(s) that interests you. Have fun!

      Education Track Descriptions

      Human Resources--Workforce related concerns impact every supervisor, manager or owner from effectively sourcing new hires and reducing turnover to sustaining a positive work environment and motivating employees for high performance. The sessions in this track will offer tips and strategies for hiring, coaching and retention.

      Leadership--A leader's challenge is to effectively influence others to reach company goals. Sessions in this track will provide a wide variety of perspectives from inside and outside of the industry.

      Maintenance & Asset Preservation--The multifamily housing industry is responsible for billions of dollars in real estate with a charge to maximize value and return on investment. Sessions in this track will inform you about current trends that directly impact the assets you manage.

      Marketing & Leasing--This track includes all new marketing and leasing sessions including a took at diversity in the rental market plus consumer trends that impact the rental consumer, branding strategy and motivating resident loyalty.

      Independent/Small Owner--Sessions in this track will provide many strategies and solutions for small owners on a diverse range of topics that fit their needs. Choose from hiring strategies for small owners, enhancing negotiation skills, financing options or discussions about operations and best practices.

      Specialty Housing--This track is multifaceted--it includes accessible, student, privatized military, senior and Section 42 housing. Sessions in this track will provide a fascinating look at innovations in these areas, and information on the newest developments to keep your operations on course.

      Technology--Technology-we love it and sometimes we hate it. Sessions in this track offer technology solutions for efficiency, management and excellent customer service!

      Wild Card!--These are sessions that simply couldn't be left out. They'll make you think, make you better at what you do and make you a better you.

      Shared Interest Roundtables provide industry professionals the opportunity to share best practices in three different peer to peer exchanges facilitated by industry dynamos. All shared interest roundtables are scheduled for Friday, June 29.

      Attention NAAEI NAAEI National Auctioneers Association Education Institute  designates: NALP, CAM, CAPS, CAS and 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
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      Education Program Highlights

      Track: Wild Card!

      Dan Thurmon, CSP (1) (Certified Systems Professional) An earlier award for successful completion of an ICCP examination in systems development. See ICCP.

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      , Speaking with Visual Impact[TM]

      Off Balance On Purpose

      Thursday, June 28 8:45 am-10:15 am Thursday, June 28 10:30 am-12.00 pm

      Dan returns to the NAA stage to ask the questions "Are you losing the battle to 'achieve balance' in your life? Are you expecting enormous energy, yet experiencing more stress than success?" Perhaps it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a  to stop chasing the unrealistic fantasy of living 'on balance' and embrace the philosophy of living Off Balance. On Purpose. Let's face it--you must be off balance to initiate positive change. Off balance is how we achieve our goals. Dan will teach you to take back control of your decisions, leverage your resources and build momentum to follow through.

      Track: Marketing & Leasing

      J. Walker Smith, Yankelovich, Inc.

      Consumers Are in Control ... And They Mean Business: A Yankelovich Monitor Perspective on the Consumer Empowerment em·pow·er  
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      Thursday, June 28 8:45 am-10:15 am

      J. Walker Smith, Ph.D., is President of Yankelovich, Inc., a marketing services consultancy specializing in consumer lifestyle trends and database targeting solutions. Described by Fortune magazine as "one of America's leading analysts of consumer trends," Walker is a much sought after speaker and authority on social trends in America. Yankelovich delivers measurable breakthroughs in marketing productivity for its clients. Unique database and segmentation solutions, plus unparalleled information-based insights into consumer motivations and lifestyles, identify specific, tangible opportunities for competitive advantage by moving clients from simplistic sim·plism  
      n.
      The tendency to oversimplify an issue or a problem by ignoring complexities or complications.



      [French simplisme, from simple, simple, from Old French; see simple
       targeting to advanced productivity solutions. Walker will offer compelling information about consumer behaviors and consumer trends with specific emphasis on rental consumers.

      Track: Leadership

      Larry Johnson & Meagan Johnson, Johnson Training Group

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      Thursday, June 28 8:45 am-10:15 am

      Back by popular demand, this father-daughter team always delivers. Larry & Meagan share their customer expertise in fast-paced, solution-packed sessions. Never before has there been four generations in the workplace and the marketplace at the same time. Never before has there been such an opportunity for collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. . Never before has there been such an opportunity for conflict. Meagan and Larry Johnson are here to help us navigate (1) "Surfing the Web." To move from page to page on the Web.

      (2) To move through the menu structure in a software application.
       the challenging generational waters. In their unique presentation they want you to have fun and consider a different way of thinking--for a better way of living with all the generations.

      Here are additional sessions from Larry and Meagan Johnson:

      Track: Marketing & Leasing

      Larry Johnson, Johnson Training Group

      Getting Them to Renew Their Lease: How to Build Customer Loyalty

      Friday, June 29 9:45 am-11:15 am

      Track: Wild Card!

      Megan Johnnson, Johnson Training Group

      How To Stay Calm & Keep Your Cool With Difficult Residents

      Friday, June 29 8:30 am-9:30 am

      Track: Marketing & Leasing

      Tom Asacker, A Clear Eye

      A Clear Eye for Residents: Why People Choose, Adopt and Recommend and What You Can Do About It

      Thursday, June 28 10:30 am-12:00 pm Friday, June 29 9:45 am-11:15 am

      NAA's top-rated 2006 Education Conference speaker returns with a new program. Based on his forthcoming book, A Clear Eye for Customers, this thought provoking pro·vok·ing  
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      Troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations: a provoking delay at the airport.



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       answers to the most important questions in business today: How do I differentiate myself and my property in today's hypercompetitive marketplace? How do I find and connect with today's savvy, skeptical and well-connected consumer? How do I get noticed in a noisy Noisy is the name or part of the name of six communes of France:
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       marketplace? How do I deliver my message in a way that it is understood, believed, remembered, and has a lasting impact? How do I give my message the best chance of actually changing my audience's opinions and behavior? Don't miss this engaging session!

      Track: Human Resources

      Chason Hecht, Retensa

      Workforce Retention Strategies

      Thursday, June 29 10:30 am-12:00 pm

      Chason Hecht is an advocate and innovator of employee retention strategies and the Founder and President of Retensa. Above all, his career path showed him the importance of integrating technology and workforce management Workforce Management (WFM) encompasses all the responsibilities for maintaining a productive and happy workforce. Sometimes referred to as HRMS systems, or even the larger ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP). There are many software vendors within this space. , ultimately leading to the creation of Retensa. Retensa built the scientific approach to reduce employee turnover. Seven out of 10 managers were completely unaware that their departing de·part  
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      v.intr.
      1. To go away; leave.

      2. To die.

      3.
       employee was seeking another job and 94% of turnover is preventable. Employee turnover does not have to be a cost of doing business. Join Chason in his session to learn more about how your organization can recruit and retain a high-performing workforce.

      Track: Independent/Small Owner

      Mel Kleiman, Hourly Human Resource Solutions

      IMPACT Hiring for the Small Organization

      Friday, June 29 11:30 am-12:30 pm

      Nothing is more critical to the success of any business than attracting, hiring and keeping the right people. Most hiring managers and small business owners however, have little, if any training or education in the skills and systems needed to do it right.

      This is a proven, hard-hitting, practical session that covers all the "best practices" when it comes to recruiting, interviewing, selecting and keeping the best.

      Additional sessions from Mel Kleiman include:

      Track: Human Resources

      Mel Kleiman, Hourly Human Resource Solutions

      What World-Class Organizations Do to Hire & Retain the Best Managers & Professional Staff

      Friday, June 29 8:30 am-9:30 am

      Track: Human Resources

      Mel Kleiman, Hourly Human Resource Solutions

      Tools, Tips and Techniques for Recruiting, Selecting & Retaining the Best Front-Line Employees

      Saturday, June 30 9:15 am-10:15 am

      Track: Human Resources

      Donna Olson, Olson Training & Professional Growth Seminars & Anne Sadovsky, Anne Sadovsky Company

      Life Views Told in Black and White: Dancing the "Two Step"--Dealing with Discrimination and Harassment Ask a Lawyer

      Question
      Country: United States of America
      State: Nevada

      I recently moved to nev.from abut have been going back to ca. every 2 to 3 weeks for med.
       

      Friday, June 29 9:45 am-11:15 am

      Don't miss two dynamic speakers give their life views, told in black and white on two subjects making headline news--harassment and discrimination. Are you and your company dancing this two-step? Harassment and discrimination create unhealthy and unproductive customer and work environments Learn how to protect your employees and your organization from turmoil by attending this session that will educate and guide you to proven best practices, guidelines guidelines,
      n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks.
       and resources to enable your organization to create and maintain a respectful re·spect·ful  
      adj.
      Showing or marked by proper respect.



      re·spectful·ly adv.
       workplace--today!

      Track: Marketing & Leasing

      The Apartment All-Stars

      Saturday, June 30 9:15 am-10:15 am

      Join NAA in welcoming back The Apartment All-Stars. They guarantee a cutting edge program that's appropriate for your changing apartment market. The All-Stars will jump-start your day with a fast-paced, rapid-fire session where all four speakers share the best in leasing, marketing, resident retention, customer service, curb appeal, closing and more. Just in time to prepare for another leasing season, learn how to be the Master of your own YOUniverse. Prepare to be immersed im·merse  
      tr.v. im·mersed, im·mers·ing, im·mers·es
      1. To cover completely in a liquid; submerge.

      2. To baptize by submerging in water.

      3.
       and inspired and become a sales expert--all custom-tailored to your personality. Explore 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. , learn staff training techniques, discover simple improvements to your resident amenities, as well as how improved wording on letters and notices ensures that your residents know how much you appreciate them. What does it take to retain residents these days? Parties are definitely back in style, but what else can you do to create that one of a kind feeling that keeps your residents renewing year after year? Rediscover Re`dis`cov´er   

      v. t. 1. To discover again.

      Verb 1. rediscover - discover again; "I rediscovered the books that I enjoyed as a child"
       your inner desire to serve your residents, your coworkers and your family, then see what's in it for you.

      2007 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

      TUESDAY, JUNE 26

      8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

      Exhibitor Move-in

      8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

      NAAPAC NAAPAC National Apartment Association Political Action Committee  Golf Tournament at TPC (Transaction Processing Performance Council, San Francisco, CA, www.tpc.org) An organization devoted to benchmarking transaction processing systems. In order to derive the number of transactions that can be processed in a given time frame, TPC benchmarks measure the total performance of  The Canyons

      12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

      NAA Registration Area Open

      2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

      NAA/NAAEI Committee Meetings

      WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27

      8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

      NAA Registration Area Open

      8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

      Exhibitor Move-in

      8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

      NAA/NAAEI Committee Meetings

      3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

      NAA Region Meetings

      4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

      NAA Board of Directors & Assembly of Delegates Meeting
      THURSDAY, JUNE 28
      
      7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.    Exhibitor Move-In
      7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m.     NAA Registration Area
      8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.     Conference Kick-off Celebration
      
      8:45 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.--A SERIES EDUCATION SESSIONS
      
      A1: Track: Wild Card!
          Off Balance On Purpose
          Dan Thurmon, CSP, Speaking with Visual Impact[TM]
      A2: Track: Leadership
          Zap the Gap! Solving the Generational Puzzle
          Larry Johnson, CSP & Meagan Johnson, CSP, Johnson Training Group
      A3: Track: Human Resources
          Who Will Take Your Next Job?
          Ball State University Job Corps
      A4: Track: Specialty Housing
          Military Housing
          Moderator: Joe Sharp, CAPS, Actus LendLease
      A5: Track: Independent/Small Owner
          Finance & Capital Strategies
          Moderator: Andre Shashaty, Apartment Finance Today
      A6: Track: Maintenance & Asset Preservation
          First Impressions (Exterior Trends)
          Diana Beck, Freedom Furniture
      A7: Track: Marketing & Leasing
          Consumers Are in Control ... And They Mean Business: A Yankelovich
          Monitor Perspective on the Consumer Empowerment Revolution
          J. Walker Smith, Yankelovich, Inc.
      A8: Track: Technology
          Manage by Exception: Central Reporting
          Kristy Simonette, Camden Property Trust
          Mark Van Tilberg, Archon Residential Management
      
      10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.--B SERIES EDUCATION SESSIONS
      
      B1: Track: Wild Card!
          Off Balance On Purpose
          Dan Thurmon, CSP, Speaking with Visual Impact[TM]
      B2: Track: Leadership
          Insight, Inspiration & Invitation
          Chris Lee, CEL and Associates, Inc.
      B3: Track: Human Resources
          Workforce Retention Strategy
          Chason Hecht, Retensa
      B4: Track: Specialty Housing
          Section 42: Sustaining Affordable Homes
          Moderator: Kris Cook, National Affordable Housing Management
          Association
      B5: Track: Independent/Small Owner
          Operational Hints for the Small Owner
          Moderator: Dan Lieberman, Horizon Management Group
      B6: Track: Maintenance & Asset Preservation
          Really Cool Ideas From Across the Country
          Moderator: Deane Dolben, CAPS, The Dolben Company
      B7: Track: Marketing & Leasing
          A Clear Eye For Residents: Why People Choose, Adopt and Recommend
          and What You Can Do About It
          Tom Asacker, A Clear Eye
      B8: Track: Technology
          CIO Panel: Web-Based Software
          Moderator: Todd Katler, LevelOne
      
      12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.--Box Lunch
      1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.--OPENING GENERAL SESSION--PEYTON & ARCHIE MANNING
      2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.--EXHIBIT HALL GRAND OPENING RECEPTION
      5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.--MAINTENANCE MANIA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
      6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.--NSC SPONSORED OPENING PARTY ***Ticketed Event***
      
      FRIDAY, JUNE 29
      
      7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.--NAA Registration Area Open
      8:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.--Property Tours ***Ticketed Event***
      
      8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.--C SERIES EDUCATION SESSIONS
      
      C1: Track: Wild Card!
          How to Stay Calm & Keep Your Cool With Difficult Residents
          Meagan Johnson, CSP, Johnson Training Group
      C2: Track: Leadership
          Healthy Work Culture
          Ron Matson, Wichita State University
      C3: Track: Human Resources
          What World Class Organizations Do to Hire the Best Professional
          Staff
          Mel Kleiman, Hourly Human Resource Solutions
      C4: Track: Specialty Housing
          Student Housing
          Moderator: Lucy Simone, JPI
      C5: Track: Independent/Small Owner
          Negotiation: Build Lifetime Relationships and STILL Get More
          Julia King Tamang, LERN
      C6: Track: Maintenance & Asset Preservation
          Staying on Trend (Interior Design)
          Diana Beck, Freedom Furniture
      C7: Track: Marketing & Leasing
          Beyond Diversified Marketing and Into NOI Growth With the Hispanic
          Renter
          Elsa Morales, For Rent Media Services; Lourdes Sanchez, LEXI
          Consulting Services
      C8: Track: Technology
          Cool Technology: Making Us Better and Improving the Bottom Line
          Moderator: Paul Kaliades, Renters Legal Liability Insurance
      C9: Track: Shared Interest Roundtables
          Training & Development Professionals
      
      9:45 a.m.-11:15 a.m.--D SERIES EDUCATION SESSIONS
      
      D1: Track: Wild Card!
          Industry Benchmarking: What's Really Going on Out There?
          Tracey Hopkins, JumpStart Marketing; Lisa Trosien,
          ApartmentExpert.com
      D2: Track: Leadership
          Getting Them to Renew Their Lease-How to Build Customer Loyalty
          Larry Johnson, CSP, Johnson Training Group
      D3: Track: Human Resources
          Life Views Told in Black & White: Dancing the "Two-Step"--Dealing
          with Discrimination and Harassment
          Donna Olson, Olson Training & Professional Growth Seminars
          Anne Sadovsky, Anne Sadovsky Company
      D4: Track: Specialty Housing
          Accessible Housing
          Julia Bemish, PhD., Virginia Tech
      D5: Track: Independent/Small Owner
          Cover Your Assets
          G K Mangelson, National Foundation for Asset Protection
      D6: Track: Maintenance & Asset Preservation
          In Search of the Durable A
          Bob Koch, Fugleberg Koch Architects, Inc.
      D7: Track: Marketing & Leasing
          A Clear Eye for Residents: Why People Choose, Adopt and Recommend
          and What You Can Do About It
          Tom Asacker, A Clear Eye
      D8: Track: Technology
          Powerhouse Your Web Site and Brochure to Magnetize Residents
          Julia King Tamang, LERN
      D9: Track: Shared Interest Roundtables
          Vendor Relations
      
      11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.--E SERIES EDUCATION SESSIONS
      
      E1: Track: Wild Card!
          Business Writing
          Alex Jackiw, CPM, CAPS, Buckingham Management LLC
      E2: Track: Leadership
          Stress: Why You Have Ulcers & Zebras Don't
          Julie King Tamang, LERN
      E3: Track: Human Resources
          Generations in the Workplace
          Michelle LaPierre, Marriott Corporation
      E4: Track: Specialty Housing
          Avoiding Fair Housing Pitfalls for Maintenance & Vendors
          Moderator: Doug Chasick, CAS,CAPS, CPM, Advanced RAM,CLP,
          CallSource
      E5: Track: Independent/Small Owner
          IMPACT Hiring for the Small Organization
          Mel Kleiman, Hourly Human Resource Solutions
      E6: Track: Maintenance & Asset Preservation
          The 1980's: A Decade That Won't Go Away
          Terry Danner, Riverstone Residential Group; Malcolm McComb, CB
          Richard Ellis Matthew Rotan, Apartment Realty Advisors; Greg
          Wilier, M/PF Yieldstar
      E7: Track: Marketing & Leasing
          Getting Them to Renew Their Lease-How to Build Customer Loyalty
          Larry Johnson, CSP, Johnson Training Group
      E8: Track: Technology
          Save Money--Go Electric! Automated Payments Are Making the
          Difference in Resident Screening & Profitability
          Moderator: Ryan Gilbert, Property Bridge
      E9: Track: Shared Interest Roundtables
          Hot Topics in the Industry
      
      1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.--GENERAL SESSION--60 Minutes with Lesley Stahl
      2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.-EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
      6:30 p.m.           OPEN NIGHT FOR SUPPLIER EVENTS
      
      SATURDAY, JUNE 30
      
      7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.--NAA Registration Area
      9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.--Lyceum Summit
      
      9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.--F SERIES EDUCATION SESSIONS
      
      F1: Track: Wild Card!
          From Five Course Dinners to Airport Snack Counters
          Colleen Doyle, American Cancer Society
      F2: Track: Leadership
          Accountability: Recognizing and Developing Responsible Employees
          Ron Matson, Wichita State University
      F3: Track: Human Resources
          Tools, Tips and Techniques for Hiring Better Frontline Employees
          Mel Kleiman, Hourly Human Resource Solutions
      F4: Track: Specialty Housing
          New Designs for Boomers
          Julia Bemish, PhD., Virginia Tech; Rosemary Goss, PhD., Virginia
          Tech
      F5: Track: Independent/Small Owner
          No Vacancy! 10 Practical Tips for Success
          Robert Helms, The RealEstate Guys; Russell Gray, The RealEstate
          Guys
      F6: Track: Maintenance & Asset Preservation
          10 Ways Maintenance Can Improve Your Bottom Line
          Moderator: Dan Lieberman, Horizon Management Group
      F7: Track: Marketing & Leasing
          The Apartment All-Stars
          Kate Good, ApartmentMarketing.com; Tracey Hopkins, JumpStart
          Marketing Lisa Trosien, ApartmentExpert.com; Mindy Williams,
          RentandRetain.com
      F8: Track: Technology
          Technology ROI-Tools or Toys? (Stop Playing & Start Performing)
          Lisa Benson, Ellipse Communications; Esther Bonardi, Drucker &
          Falk, LCC Julie Marie Irvin, Keystone Resources, Inc.
      
      10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.    NAAEI PRESENTS: CHRIS GARDNER--The Pursuit of
                               Happyness
      11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.     TRADE SHOW PARTY, LUNCH & GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY
      11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.    Chris Gardner Book Signing on Trade Show Floor
      2:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.      Exhibitor Tear-down
      3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.      2008 Education Conference Committee Meeting
      6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.      PARAGON Awards Ceremony
      7:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.      CLOSING GALA RECEPTION
      8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.     CLOSING GALA--ENTERTAINMENT: The World Classic
                               Rockers
      
      NOTE: NAA reserves the right to revise the session schedule as
      necessary.
      


      2007 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

      THURSDAY, JUNE 28

      8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m. CONFERENCE KICK-OFF CELEBRATION

      This is a perfect networking opportunity if you are new to NAA or if this is your first Education Conference. Join us for a continental breakfast where you can make the most of your education conference experience. Make new friends, mingle and interact with new members, first-time meeting attendees, the NAA Board, committee members and task force members and learn how to maximize your opportunities in NAA and at the Education Conference, too.

      12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. THURSDAY BOX LUNCH

      The Opening Day of the conference is full of great education sessions. To help attendees plan their schedule and maximize their time, NAA will provide a complimentary boxed lunch for full registered conference attendees on Thursday afternoon. Enjoy a delicious lunch and network with your peers, as you get ready to spend an afternoon with Peyton and Archie Manning.

      1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

      OPENING GENERAL SESSION Archie and Peyton Manning Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is an American football quarterback who plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Colts with the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft.  An Afternoon with The Mannings

      On Thursday June 28 join us as Archie and Peyton Manning of NFL fame kick-off the NAA Education Conference at the Opening General Session. When people think of the Mannings they think football. But Archie and Peyton's appeal transcends their athletic achievements. People far and wide have been inspired by their warm personalities, drive and sense of humor Noun 1. sense of humor - the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor"
      sense of humour, humor, humour
      . Join them as they talk about leadership, change, balance, goal setting, reaching for the top and Making a Difference!

      2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. EXHIBIT HALL GRAND OPENING RECEPTION

      See for yourself the more than 600 booths that make the NAA show the largest national gathering of buyers and sellers in the multifamily housing industry. Celebrate the opening of the Trade Show as NAA exhibitors showcase the industry's latest products and services. Don't miss out on this opportunity for networking, product demonstrations and information gathering. While you are in the Exhibit Hall, check out the exciting Grand Prize that will be awarded sometime on Saturday afternoon, June 30:$30,000 cash or the title to a 2007 luxury convertible car. Which would you choose? The contest is only open to Full Conference registrants and the winner must be present to win. Restrictions apply. Complete rules and details are available on the NAA Web site. The winner will be announced sometime during the Trade Show on Saturday, June 30, starting at 11:30 a.m. Don't miss out on your chance to win and be sure that you are on the Trade Show Floor when it opens on Saturday!

      5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. MAINTENANCE MANIA Mania

      ancient Roman goddess of the dead. [Rom. Myth.: Zimmerman, 159]

      See : Death
       

      On Thursday, June 28, plan on seeing who will be crowned the 2007 Maintenance Mania National Champion. Maintenance Mania, a national program offered by the NAA and its affiliates and presented by The Home Depot Supply (THUS), is a competition comprised of six timed events based on frequent maintenance issues plus a race car competition.

      The ten teams competing at the Nationals in Las Vegas will be the two fastest teams in the five NAA Maintenance Mania regions that will have qualified at an affiliate Maintenance Mania event earlier in the year. The winners get a $500 Home Depot Gift Card in addition to the winning team's management company receiving a $500 Home Depot Gift Card. Don't miss this first-time event!

      6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. NSC SPONSORED OPENING PARTY

      On Thursday night, join your fellow attendees at the Opening Party, sponsored by the National Suppliers Council (NSC). There will be plenty of food and drink--don't miss this exciting opportunity to connect with your fellow attendees and enjoy a taste of NAA! This is a ticketed event. A full conference registration includes a ticket to the NSC Sponsored Opening Party. Trade Show only attendees and exhibit booth staff must purchase a ticket. If you do not have a Full Conference Registration, tickets are $I00.

      FRIDAY, JUNE 29

      8:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. PROPERTY TOURS--(TICKETED EVENT)

      See Las Vegas' best and brightest multifamily properties on this tour. Hosts from the Apartment Association of Las Vegas will describe the areas as well as the properties that you will see. Sign up early as space is limited. This is a ticketed event and is NOT included with a Full Conference Registration. Tickets are $55.

      11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. E SERIES EDUCATION SESSIONS WITH LUNCH

      For all full Conference Registrants, maximize your time and grab a bag lunch before you enter the E Series Education Sessions. Not only will you be able to eat while you are learning, but you can take the bag home with you and use it again and again.

      1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION 60 Minutes with Lesley Stahl

      Lesley Stahl has been a 60 Minutes correspondent since March 1991. Prior to joining 60 Minutes, Stahl served as CBS News White House correspondent during the Carter and Reagan presidencies and part of the term of George H.W. Bush Noun 1. George H.W. Bush - vice president under Reagan and 41st President of the United States (born in 1924)
      George Herbert Walker Bush, President Bush, George Bush, Bush
      . Her reports appeared frequently on the CBS Evening News CBS Evening News is the flagship nightly television news program of the American television network CBS. The network has broadcast this program since 1948, and has used the CBS Evening News title since 1963. . Her experiences covering Washington for more than 20 years became the subject of her book, Reporting Live (Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster

      U.S. publishing company. It was founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon (1899–1960) and M. Lincoln Schuster (1897–1970), whose initial project, the original crossword-puzzle book, was a best-seller.
      , 1999). The stories she has covered while at CBS News range from Watergate Watergate

      political intrigue leading to resignation of Pres. Nixon. [Am. Hist.: EB, X: 568–569]

      See : Conspiracy


      Watergate

      scandals involving Nixon’s administration (1972). [Am. Hist.
       in 1972 on through the 1981 assassination Assassination
      See also Murder.

      assassins

      Fanatical Moslem sect that smoked hashish and murdered Crusaders (11th—12th centuries). [Islamic Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 52]

      Brutus

      conspirator and assassin of Julius Caesar. [Br.
       attempt on President Reagan and the 1991 Gulf War. She has reported on every US-Russian summit meeting since 1978, every economic summit of industrialized in·dus·tri·al·ize  
      v. in·dus·tri·al·ized, in·dus·tri·al·iz·ing, in·dus·tri·al·iz·es

      v.tr.
      1. To develop industry in (a country or society, for example).

      2.
       countries since 1979 and every national political convention and election night since 1974.

      2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

      Make sure you stop by the Trade Show floor to learn more about the industry's latest products and services and find out who the prize winners were from Thursday. Don't forget to visit the Platinum sponsors to fill out your game card so you can enter the Grand Prize Giveaway: $30,000 cash or the title to a 2007 luxury convertible car. Which would you choose? The contest is only open to Full Conference registrants and the winner must be present to win. Restrictions apply. Complete rules and details are available on the NAA Web site.

      SATURDAY, JUNE 30

      10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. NAA EDUCATION INSTITUTE (NAAEI) PRESENTS Chris Gardner--The Pursuit of Happyness

      On Saturday afternoon, don't miss the inspirational in·spi·ra·tion·al  
      adj.
      1. Of or relating to inspiration.

      2. Providing or intended to convey inspiration.

      3. Resulting from inspiration.
       story of Chris Gardner, as seen on The Oprah Winfrey “Oprah” redirects here. For the show, see The Oprah Winfrey Show.

      Oprah Gail Winfrey (born January 29, 1954) is the American multiple-Emmy Award winning host of The Oprah Winfrey Show, the highest-rated talk show in television history.
       Show and in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness, starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner. Always hard working and tenacious te·na·cious
      adj.
      1. Clinging to another object or surface; adhesive.

      2. Holding together firmly; cohesive.



      tenacious

      viscid; adhesive.
      , a series of circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact.
           2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or
       in the early 1980's left Chris Gardner homeless in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden  and the sole guardian of his toddler son. Unwilling to give up Chris Jr. or his dream of financial independence, Gardner started at the bottom. A true testament to the perseverance Perseverance
      See also Determination.

      Ainsworth

      redid dictionary manuscript burnt in fire. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Handbook, 752]

      Call of the Wild, The

      dogs trail steadfastly through Alaska’s tundra. [Am. Lit.
       it takes to make it from "rags to riches Rags To Riches is a TV show which was broadcast on NBC from 1987 to 1988. It stars Joseph Bologna as Nick Foley, a businessman with a playboy lifestyle. He wants to develop a familyman image so takes in a group of six orphaned girls, moving them into his mansion in Bel-Air, ," Gardner tells his story of overcoming obstacles, breaking cycles and the motivation it takes to make your own success. Listen as he recounts his fears of failure, exhaustion Exhaustion

      Situation in which a majority of participants trading in the same asset are either long or short, leaving few investors to take the other side of the transaction when participants wish to close their positions.
       of pursuit and great appreciation to those that helped him. Gardner's storytelling Storytelling
      Aesop

      semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10]

      Münchäusen

      Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit.
       captures his audience completely, and his 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  lights up the room.

      11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. TRADE SHOW LUNCH, PARTY & GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY

      On Saturday afternoon, you are invited to the party of the year! After the education ends on Saturday morning, visit the NAA Trade Show for a party that you won't want to miss! Enjoy a delicious lunch, visit the Trade Show floor and get a preview of the 2008 Education Conference & Exposition. The Grand Prize Giveaway will also be awarded with the winner choosing one of the following: $30,000 cash or the title to a 2007 luxury car.

      Which one will you choose? Come to the Trade Show floor Saturday afternoon to make the decision between these two incredible Grand Prizes. The time of the prize drawing will not be announced and winners must be present to claim the prize. The winner will be announced sometime after the Trade Show opens at 11:30 a.m, on Saturday, Jun 30. Be sure that you are on the Trade Show floor when it opens so you don't miss your chance to win! Visit www.naahq.org for contest rules.

      6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. PARAGON Paragon - Mark Sherman. IEEE Software (Nov 1991).  AWARDS

      The Annual NAA PARAGON Awards continues to raise the bar for multifamily housing standards. Please join us in congratulating the 2007 "NAA PARAGON: A Model of Excellence" winners, at this special ceremony on Saturday night. All are invited to attend.

      8:00 p.m. CLOSING GALA Entertainment--The World Classic Rockers

      On Saturday evening, join NAA and conference attendees as the 2007 Education Conference culminates with an evening to remember. After a cocktail cocktail, short mixed drink originating in the United States and served as an appetizer. It generally has a basis of gin, whisky, rum, or brandy combined with vermouth or fruit juices and often flavored with bitters or grenadine.  reception and dinner, get ready to dance the night away as The World Classic Rockers entertain the NAA crowd. WCR features former members of Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steppenwolf and Toto. Don't miss the fun as four lucky NAA members get to sing with the band! A ticket is included with the purchase of a Full Conference registration. A la carte tickets can also be purchased for $125.
      2007 LIST OF EXHIBITORS (as of 3/15/07)
      
      Company Name                                         Booth #
      
      AAA Aprtment Staffing                                   1430
      Access GRP                                              1253
      Advanced Exercise Equipment                              873
      Advantec--HR                                             271
      Affinity Bank                                           1076
      AIM--Cruise Certificate Incentives                       970
      Alliance Data                                            561
      Alliance Distributors & Services                        1266
      American Flooring Alliance                               665
      American Furniture Rentals                               674
      American Metering Services                              1401
      American Pre-Fab Structures                             1129
      American Utility Management                             1134
      AmRent CBC                                               856
      AP Signs & Tents                                         273
      Apartment Finder                                         251
      Apartment Guide                                          319
      Apartment Home Living                                   1002
      Apartment News                                           775
      Apartments.com                                           719
      Appletree Answering Service                             1335
      Appliance Warehouse of America                           645
      Arbor Contract Carpet                                    676
      ARCS Commercial Mortgage                                 839
      Arthur J Gallagher Ris Management services, Inc.         705
      Asset Acceptance LLC                                     374
      Associated Credit & Collection Bureau, Inc.              538
      Assurant Specialty Property                              264
      AT&T                                                    1139
      Auth-Florence Manufacturing                              875
      Automated Collection Services, Inc                      1069
      Automatic Laundry Company                                938
      AZUMA Leasing                                            334
      Bader Company                                            338
      Baja Construction Co                                     871
      Bayer Environmental Science                              757
      BCI Burke Company, LLC                                   675
      BELFOR USA                                               239
      Benson Media                                            1107
      Beyond Wine and Cheese Marketing                        1104
      Bostonpost Technology                                    277
      Bright House Networks                                    954
      Brinks Locks (Hampton Products International)            971
      Business Insurance Group                                 368
      Buyers Access                                            835
      C and R Consulting                                       272
      CallMaX                                                  658
      CallSource                                              1045
      Capture The Market, Inc.                                 376
      CLASS/The Leasing Workshop                               958
      Coinmach Corporation                                     945
      Comcast                                                  129
      Commercial Water and Energy Co                          1007
      Congoleum Corporation                                   1065
      Conservice                                              1119
      Consumer Collection Management Inc                      1201
      CORT Business Services                                   751
      Coverguardian, Inc.                                      473
      Creative laundry Systems                                 977
      DASI Cost Segregation Group                             1177
      Davidte Controls                                        1255
      DeNyse Signs, Inc.                                      1023
      Diamond Rentals Inc                                     1157
      DirecSupply Inc                                         1230
      Disaster America                                        1070
      Disaster Kleenup International                           475
      Dogipot                                                  435
      Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions                            1125
      DoorKing, Inc.                                           806
      Duron Paints                                            1245
      Earthworks Flooring inspired by nature                  1237
      Elements, Inc.                                           670
      Ellipse Group, Inc.                                      372
      Endurable Decks                                          776
      Environmental Assurance                                 1249
      Eric Raisman Public Insurance Adjusters                 1001
      EverGreen Solutions                                     1005
      Fair Collections & Outsourcing                           660
      Ferretti Furniture                                      1073
      First Advantage SafeRent                                 951
      First Advantage SafeRent                                 957
      Flagship Reconstruction                                  950
      FlowGuard Gold Pipe and Fittings                         258
      For Rent                                                 529
      Frazee                                                  1006
      General Electric                                         761
      Goalsetter Systems inc                                   905
      Goodman Manufacturing                                   1019
      Grace Hill Inc                                          1133
      Grosfillex                                              1034
      Guardian Water abd Power                                1068
      HandyTrac Key Control                                    235
      Hanley Wood Magazines                                   1051
      Hartmarx Consumer Apparel Products                       934
      HBO                                                      907
      Home Box Office(PA)                                      969
      Home Depot Supply, The                                   351
      Horizon Casual, Inc                                     1000
      Hunter Warfield                                          851
      iuntington Partners                                      906
      iCard Gift Card                                          569
      ICI Paints                                               673
      Illustratus--Premium Full Color Newsletters             1060
      In The Swim                                              770
      Inovonics Wireless Corp                                 1151
      Instar Services Group L.P.                              1145
      Intelliverse                                             855
      Interactive Intelligence                                1074
      Interstock Premium Cabinetry                            1154
      Intuit Real Estate Solutions                             451
      ista                                                     535
      J & L Distributors                                      1228
      Jani-King International, Inc.                            772
      Keyper Systems                                          1165
      KeyTrak, Inc.                                            745
      Knot,The                                                1056
      LandlordCollections.com                                  904
      Law Offices of Kimball, Tirey & St. John                 573
      Lead Tracking Solutions                                 1207
      LeasingDesk                                              935
      LevelOne, Inc
      Love Funding Corporation                                 803
      Louie's Companies, Inc.                                  519
      LPB Energy Consulting                                   1333
      LWWS                                                     969
      Mac-Gray                                                 929
      Maintenance USA                                          551
      Mannington Mills                                        1306
      Mature Living Choices                                    268
      MCL Financial Group, Inc                                 774
      Merchants Information Solutions, Inc                    1258
      MeterLogiX LLC                                           671
      Metropolitan Newsletter                                  664
      Minol                                                   1161
      Miracle Recreation Equipment                             668
      Mobile-Shop Co LLC                                       764
      Moen                                                    1331
      Mohawk Industries                                       1064
      Morse Watchman                                           570
      Move                                                     735
      MSB Resources LLC                                        373
      MultiFamily Solutions                                    345
      Multi-Housing News                                       805
      MyNewPlace                                               471
      NAA Booth                                                765
      NAA Prize Drawing Area                                   365
      National Affordable Housing Association                  337
      National Credit Systems                                 1224
      National Exemption Services                             1164
      National Submetering & Utility Allocation Assoc.         902
      NCC Business Services                                    370
      Network Multifamily Security                             845
      Nuset Lock                                              1071
      NWP Services Corporation                                 729
      O2 Secure Wireless                                      1101
      OAKLEAF Waste Management                                 659
      Occupancy Heroes Incorporated                            672
      Ocius                                                    939
      On Guard, Inc.                                           371
      On Sale Promos                                          1300
      On-Site.com                                             1106
      Papercuts                                                972
      Paramount Services                                       145
      PezGrande.com                                           1039
      Pierce-Eislen                                            961
      Planet Telecom                                          1122
      Powermate/LP International                               260
      Property Automation                                      656
      PropertyBoss Solutions, LLC                              276
      PropertyBridge,Inc                                       859
      Proven Performance, Inc.                                 269
      Qwest Connected Communitiesx                             269
      Radio Metering Automation                                274
      REALITY--Hispanic Marketing                              470
      RealPage                                                 329
      Reliable Roofing                                         577
      ReNew Refinishing Systems, Inc                           677
      Rent.com                                                 119
      Rent-A-Center Corporate Leasing                         1055
      Rental Guide                                             265
      RentDebt Inc.                                            872
      RentGrow, Inc.                                           807
      RentPayment                                              804
      RentBureau                                              1127
      Resident Data                                            651
      Resident Source                                         1319
      ResidentCheck                                            965
      Richco Construction INC                                  375
      Roto Rooter                                              669
      R S Clark & Associates                                  1057
      Runzheimer International                                 901
      SAFLOK                                                   707
      Sage software                                            956
      Sage Water                                               557
      Salsbusry Industries                                    1059
      SatisFacts Research                                      439
      Sears                                                    335
      Secure Space Tenant Storage                             1003
      Shaw Industries                                         1156
      Sherwin-Williams                                        1035
      Sierra Utility Billing Services                          364
      Simon Distributing                                      1004
      SKYLINE Software                                         256
      Southwest Credit                                        1072
      SouthWood Corporation                                    773
      Speed Queen/Alliance Laundry                             609
      SpeeRead Technologies                                   1100
      Sperry Van Ness                                          900
      Spherexx.com                                             870
      STARTRAC                                                1206
      Strategic Solution, The                                 1105
      Studebaker Submetering Inc.                              759
      SureDeposit                                             1038
      TALIX Corporation                                        975
      Tarkett                                                 1219
      Tek-Rail, Inc.                                           903
      Tenant PI                                                472
      Tetra Tech                                              1159
      Texacraft                                                565
      Time Warner Cable                                        819
      Trak-1                                                   973
      TransUnion                                               259
      TSI Contracting                                          572
      Uniforms 4 Women                                        1429
      Valet Waste                                              758
      VaultWare                                                768
      Verizon Enhanced Communities                             459
      ViaStar Energy, inc                                      575
      Video Rental Services                                    771
      Vision Fitness                                          1318
      Waste Reduction Consultants                              860
      Water-Smart                                             1150
      Watts Regulator Company                                  571
      Web Service Company                                     1118
      Welcome Home America                                    1077
      Wellspring Wireless                                      857
      Whirlpool Corporation                                    534
      Wilmar                                                   635
      Windsor Redevelopment Corp                              1158
      Woodland Entertainment                                   858
      WOW Playgrounds                                          801
      Yardi Systems, Inc.                                      945
      Zinsser                                                 1075
      Zip Reports                                              275
      
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