Committees

GCAA activities are frequently directed and completed by the volunteer efforts of association members. For areas that require ongoing and specific attention, committees have been formed. Involvement in a particular committee gives members the opportunity to impact GCAA business and decision-making, as well as the chance to meet and interact with their industry colleagues. To follow is a list of the GCAA's seven Committees, their areas of concern, and the names and e-mail addresses of their respective chairpeople.

GCAA encourages its members to become involed in one or more of these committees. Feel free to visit any scheduled meeting to find out more about a particular group & its current activities. Most committees meet monthly; to sign up to serve on a committee, or for more information, click here to download a brief form which you can fax or mail back to the GCAA.

Click here to read Mid-2008 Reports from GCAA's Committee Chairs!

MEMBERSHIP: (Coleen Fairclough, 2008 Chair)
Performs the important tasks of obtaining quality new members and retaining existing members. The committee develops materials and strategies for member recruiting, orientation, and retention, including direct contact and follow-up with prospects and members. Organizes membership drives within budget constraints.

PROGRAMS: (Tami Fossum, 2008 Chair)
Provides quality programs for the monthly General Membership meetings. Major goal is to secure a range of informative, engaging speakers and to present subjects that will appeal to the diverse membership. Also provides informative and timely seminars of industry-related topics to the membership; supplementary to the NAA courses. Topics include legal, marketing, leasing, environmental, risk management, Fair Housing, and many others.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: (Adam Ford, 2008 Chair)
Monitors legislation and code issues affecting the multi-family industry at the local, state, and national levels. Represents the apartment industry before Charlotte City Council, Mecklenburg County Commission, and governmental staff.

OPERATIONS: (Charles Dalton, 2008 Chair)
Provides guidance to the content and structure of the Charlotte Apartment Report, the semi-annual industry market survey. Also collects, analyzes, and disseminates information for the GCAA's salary survey. In addition, this committee orchestrates the annual new construction bus tour.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: (Kim Fallon, 2008 Chair)
Works to strengthen the rapport between multifamily industry professionals (GCAA members, specifically) and the local public. Undertakes activities that emphasize the positive aspects of apartment renting. Also promotes inter-Association camaraderie.

EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE: (Mindy McCorkle, 2008 Chair)
Plans and programs the NAA Designation Programs, such as CAM, CAMT, CAPS, CAS and NALP. This Council provides guidance in the areas of policy; member and community outreach; faculty development and improvement; program evaluation; curriculum design/marketing recommendations; & student participation. Participants must be GCAA volunteer instructors.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES COUNCIL: (Andrew Cloninger , 2008 President)
Enhances the valuable working relationships between Associate members and Owner-Operator members. Assists with organizing the annual Trade Show each March, sponsors social and charitable events such as golf tournaments, dinner cruises, talent shows, and toy/food/clothing drives. This committee is open to all GCAA Associates, yet is limited to 28 members. For enrollment and wait list information, please contact Irene Gammon at the GCAA: irene@greatercaa.org. or 704-334-9511 x26.

Products & Services Council 2007