GCAA Education Foundation

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The Greater Charlotte Apartment Association Education Foundation was incorporated in 2008 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Purpose:

The purpose of Greater Charlotte Apartment Association Education Foundation (GCAAEF) is to support the education of multifamily rental housing employees through educational course development (Fair Housing, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate Law, Maintenance and Repair, Sales and Marketing, Liability, Risk Management, Financial Responsibilities, Human Resources Management, Safety, Security, and General Management practices), technology and furnishing upgrades to the Education Center, and designation scholarships.

Objectives:

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CAM Students in Action at GCAA

  • Fund and develop educational materials and programs for the multifamily rental housing industry to insure that its members are skilled and knowledgeable.
  • Fund faculty training and provide financial support for instructors who provide professional training to the multifamily rental housing industry.
  • Create a student scholarship fund that will provide financial assistance to rental housing employees in order for them to pursue national certification programs. The decision to award these scholarships will be made by the Organization’s Board of Directors.
  • Technology and furnishing upgrades to the GCAA Education Center to ensure a state-of-the-art education experience in a comfortable atmosphere that’s conducive to learning.

Fundraising:

  • GCAA’s Education Advisory Council published Cooking With Colleagues: An Apartment Management Guide to Making Something Out Of Nothing! in 2009. This book is a compilation of expert advice from leaders and trainers within our industry. Proceeds from sales have gone to the Education Foundation.
  • The GCAA Board of Directors agreed to donate 25% of all designation program (NALP, CAM, CAS, CAPS & CAMT) net proceeds to the foundation beginning in 2009.
  • Money raised through fundraising activities at GCAA dinner meetings and other social events has been donated to the Foundation.
  • Future efforts will continue as the Foundation moves forward into 2011. The Board has developed a three-stage Tier Plan for GCAA Education Center improvements as its first priority for expenditures.

For additional information about the GCAA Education Foundation, contact JoAnna Dougan at joanna@greatercaa.org or 704.334.9511 x22.

 

GCAA Education Foundation Board of Directors

Officers:
President - Mindy McCorkle, Blue Ridge Property Management
Vice President – Marcie Williams, Camden Property Trust
Secretary – Tami Fossum, Blue Ridge Property Management
Treasurer – Ken Szymanski, GCAA & AANC

Directors:
Dean DeVillers, Cashel Rock Investors
JoAnna Dougan, GCAA
Tim Hose, First LandMark
Laura White, Apartment Finder