Pub. 1 2016 Issue 2

6 www.ctaahq.org EDUCATION Chair: Cindy Harrison, CORT Members: Mike Cody, Belfor; Mary Jean Jones, Fenn-Woode; Lori Ricci, Winn Residential; Meghan Zack, Winn Residential e CTAA Education Committee has been working hard to bring topics and certi cations that are needed - and requested - to CTAA members. We held a series of REWIND sessions, on topics such as online trends for renters, bedbugs, model apartments and regu- latory issues. Although we encountered some technical di culties, these programs were well received and we are looking forward to running a maintenance series in the fall. ank you to Nora and Marvin at Spectra Boutique Apartments for the use of the beautiful media room! NALP will be held early March, and CAM in the fall. Both will be held, centrally located, at Belfor in Wallingford. Two sessions of “No Toke No Smoke”, presented by Robert Chesson of Landlord Law Firm, garnered great praise and a recommendation to attend. One session was held in Bridgeport at American Integrity Resto- ration and the March session will be held at Belfor in Wallingford. Save the date for our second Annual Apartment Day on Tuesday, April 5th. Last year CTAA held one of the most successful events, raising awareness of the apartment industry. is year’s theme is welcome home, and we all know “ ere’s no place like home”! We will celebrate in two locations - Rooftop 120 in Glastonbury and Oak and Almond in Norwalk. ank you to our sponsors - ARS - Restoration A liates and CORT. #aptday Fair Housing and Beyond will be held on Tuesday, April 13th in North Haven. Robert Chesson, Esq. will present this updated class. e day includes breakfast, lunch, all course materials and certi cate of attendance. An important subject will be focus of a May session. An active shooter seminar will be held on May 11th in North Haven. Once again, our speakers will be Doug Pesce from the Department of Homeland Security and Lts. Jim Perez and Steven Reif of the CT State Police. Unfortunately, these scenarios are becoming more and more frequent, and CTAA is proud to o er education and help to prepare you and your apartment communities for such an event. e Education Committee has been focused on bringing education to all areas of the state. I hope that you will join us for a session or two. Education Sponsorship opportunities are available. For complete information visit www.ctaahq.org COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA COMMITTEE Chair: Morgan Miller, Trio Properties, e Ledges Members: Steve Bennett, Servpro of Bolton/Manchester; Heidi Casertano, ForRent Media Solutions; Bill Jackson, Belfor; Fatima Lorusso, Konover Residential, Federation Square; Brent Reihl, Winn Residential, e Lofts at Main & Temple; Our Communications and Social Media Committee has been keep- ing everyone updated on all channels of social media and have made great contributions to this magazine. All your favorite sections are here - the water cooler, new members, getting to know you, trivia and informative articles. Have an idea or thought you would like included? Let us know! Make sure to follow us on: Facebook - CTApartmentAssoc Instagram - CTapartmentassc Twitter - @ctapartmentassc We are still promoting our members each and every week. Vendor Mondays and Property ursdays are posted on all social media platforms. Check out our fun fact Wednesdays! Did you know when a hippo sweats, it is red? Don’t forget to send us any updates you have - got promoted? Have a new email? Changed properties? Let us know at jessica@ctaahq. org. EVENTS COMMITTEE Chair: Brenda Sandoval, Avalon Bay Communities (Stratford & Huntington) Members: Justin Gaboury, Greystar; Shauny Pierce, Trio Proper- ties e Events Committee has the daunting task of setting up all the social and networking events for the CTAA, Maintenance Ma- nia and the Nutmeg Awards and Holiday Party. Again, we have attempted to cover all areas of CT and are proud to announce our rst Happy Hour of 2016 at the Harp and Dragon in Norwich on March 23rd. ank you to our sponsor: Bouvier Insurance. Lenny and Joe’s In New Haven will host our May 19th Happy Hour. CTAA COMMITTEE UPDATES