NAA Update from Susan Passmore, NAA Region IV Vice President (Sept 2023)
NAA Update from Susan Passmore
Region IV Vice PresidentNAA held a very successful Apartmentalize conference in Atlanta in June. We had a historic 7,467 paid attendees (and 12,323 total attendees). At our Region 4 meeting at Apartmentalize, Lisa Taylor was elected as our new Regional Vice President, representing North Carolina! Lisa’s breadth of knowledge and experience will be an excellent addition to the NAA Board of Directors. Apartmentalize 2024 will be in Philadelphia, PA, June 19-21. Call for Presentations opens on Friday, October 13, with a submission deadline of Tuesday, November 14.
New this year, Cultivate is an annual NAA event for senior leadership that focuses on solving industry challenges amongst peers and leaders in a retreat-style experience. The event is September 27th and 28th in Tucson, Arizona. Registration is limited so check it out today!
NAA recently introduced its new Maintenance Legends program recognizing maintenance team members who have gone above and beyond in their service. Check out the website and consider nominating one of your outstanding team members. With monthly prizes valued up to $5,000, educational grants, a shot at grand prize and more sponsored by HD Supply, show your maintenance staff your appreciation by sharing their legendary stories. Tell us about your Maintenance Legends!
NAA’s Monthly Advocacy & Legal Updates is an NAA member and affiliate exclusive web series for partners yearning to uncover industry legal news and policy changes, sometimes straight from D.C. The call is the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30PM. If you'd like to register, please reach out to Nicole Upano at NAA.
If you are interested in serving on an NAA committee next year, express your interest today by visiting the NAA/NAA Education Institute (NAAEI) Volunteer application (you must be logged in to the NAA website). To volunteer, please fill out the application by September 8, 2023.
And finally, since we are in the middle of budget season, don’t forget about NAA’s Income and Expense IQ report. It’s a great tool for benchmarking your performance and will help you make informed financial decisions. Start prepping for budget season
If I can ever be of assistance to you or your association, feel free to reach out.
Susan
Susan Passmore l Blue Ridge Companies
NAA Region IV Vice President
336-889-1540
spassmore@blueridgecompanies.com