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GCAA Monthly Meetings are the ideal way to network with colleagues in multifamily housing and to learn about the latest issues facing the industry. Dinner Meetings feature special speakers, great food, and a unique opportunity to visit with fellow GCAA members from both the owner/operator and vendor sides of our Association.

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(No meeting in July)

August, 2008 Dinner Meeting
"Manager Appreciation Night"

September, 2008 Event
"Maintenance Appreciation Night"

at Oehler's Mallard Creek BBQ Barn

October, 2008 Dinner Meeting
"Leasing Appreciation Night"

November, 2008 Dinner Meeting
GCAA's Annual ACCOLADE AWARDS Program

At-A-Glance Monthly Meeting Schedule for 2008


August 21st, 2008

Manager Appreciation Night

GCAA’s annual salute to on-site and regional MANAGERS

Featured Speaker MARK CUKRO of
Service Team Training will share
Techniques for Successful Team Management

All managers who attend will receive
a Starbuck’s Gift Card!

Sponsored by Elite Flooring & Design

About our featured speaker, Mark Cukro
Mark is a leading resource in the field of service team development. Through his exceptional leadership and industry-proven effectiveness Mark has become a highly sought-after resource to train service departments and assist companies in creating customized training programs. Prior to forming his company Service Team Training, Mark was the Director of Service Team Development for Colonial Properties Trust, Inc. Mark’s certifications include CAPS, CAMTI, CAMTII, and EPA Proctor for HVAC/CFC 608 and 609 Certifications. He is also an award winning Certified Pool Operator Instructor for the National Swimming Pool Foundation. He has given hundreds of presentations specific to the multihousing industry.

Date: 8/21/2008
Time: 5:30 pm: Social Hour; 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Dinner and Program
Place: Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel, 2800 Coliseum Center Dr.
Cost: $30 GCAA members; $35 non-members
Deadline to make/cancel a reservation is noon on Tuesday, August 19th, 2008.

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September 11th, 2008

Maintenance Appreciation Night

Come out for some fun at the BARN
Food, drinks, games, & entertainment for
our hard-working maintenance folks!

We’ll have pool, ping-pong, foosball, air hockey & horseshoes.

Dinner includes BBQ pork, chicken, mac & cheese, beans, slaw, rolls, carrot cake, banana puddin’ & assorted beverages.

EVERY attendee will get 2 beer tickets!

Live music, bingo, clogging, and giveaways too!

Sponsored by Solar Contract Carpet

Date: 9/11/2008
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Place: Oehler's Mallard Creek BBQ Barn, 4503 Ridge Rd Charlotte, NC 28269
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Cost: $35 GCAA members; $40 non-members
Deadline to make/cancel a reservation is noon on Tuesday, September 9th, 2008.

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October 16th, 2008
Leasing Appreciation Night

A special program for all of our LEASING PROFESSIONALS

Featuring Rebecca Rosario of
Full House Marketing with a
SALUTE TO SALES!


All leasing consultants who attend
will receive a Target Gift Card!

Sponsored by Sherwin Williams

About our guest speaker, Rebecca Rosario:
Rebecca Rosario is a nationally recognized public speaker and trainer. She is enlightening and entertaining, delivering powerful education programs that are proven to produce measurable results. Audiences appreciate her down-to-earth approach and find her sense of humor contagious. As owner of Full House Marketing in North Carolina, she consults various national management companies, specializing in marketing and training. Rebecca began her property management career in 1991 and has earned her NALP and CAM designations. She trains for apartment associations and home builders nationwide. In fact, Rebecca completed the Advanced Train the Trainer Program through NAAEI (The National Apartment Association Education Institute) and is now considered NAAEI faculty.

Date: 10/16/2008
Time: 5:30 pm: Social Hour; 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Dinner and Program
Place: Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel, 2800 Coliseum Center Dr.
Cost: $30 GCAA members; $35 non-members
Deadline to make/cancel a reservation is noon on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008.

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November 6th, 2008
GCAA's ACCOLADE AWARDS Program

Don’t miss your opportunity to recognize the exceptional industry professionals who will receive the following prestigious awards:

  • The Lex Marsh Award
  • Manager of the Year
  • Support Team Member of the Year
  • Service Team Member of the Year
  • Associate of the Year
  • Instructor of the Year
  • Volunteers of the Year

Further details to come!

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Date: 11/6/2008
Time: 5:30 pm: Social Hour; 6:30 - 8:30 pm - Dinner and Program
Place: Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel, 2800 Coliseum Center Dr.
Cost: $35 GCAA members; $40 non-members
Deadline to make/cancel a reservation is noon on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008.


2008 Monthly Meeting Schedule

January 17th - Dinner Meeting
"Enjoy the Ride" with featured speaker Steve Gilliland
5:30 pm at the Renaissance Suites Hotel.
Sponsored by Camden Property Trust and Fitness Resource

February 14th - LUNCH meeting
Guest Speaker: Tim Fitzgerald
12:00 Noon at the Renaissance Suites Hotel.
Sponsored by Brownlee Law Firm.

March 13th - Trade Show, no other monthly meeting

April 10th - Dinner Meeting
Guest Speaker: Maeneen Klein, CMUD's Water Conservation Coordinator
5:30 pm at the Renaissance Suites Hotel.
Sponsored by CORT Furniture Rental

May 15th - Dinner Meeting
Featured Speaker: Tiffany Yelverton "Take Toxic to Terrific"
5:30 pm at the Renaissance Suites Hotel.
Sponsored by SealMaster

June 12th - BREAKFAST meeting
Featured Speaker: Bob Morgan, President, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
8:30 am at the Hilton Charlotte Center City, 222 E. 3rd St.
Sponsored by Time Warner Cable

July - No Meeting Scheduled

August 21st - Dinner Meeting - Manager Appreciation Night
5:30 pm at the Renaissance Suites Hotel
Sponsored by Elite Flooring & Design

September 11th - Dinner Meeting - Maintenance Appreciation Night
5:30 pm; location TBA
Sponsored by Solar Contract Carpet

October 16th - Dinner Meeting - Leasing Appreciation Night
5:30 pm at the Renaissance Suites Hotel
Sponsored by Sherwin Williams

November 6th - 2008 Accolade Awards Program.
5:30 pm at the Renaissance Suites Hotel
Sponsored by Aaron's Corporate Furnishings

December - Holiday Open House; details TBA


 

DINNER MEETING LOCATION

Unless otherwise noted,
GCAA's Monthly Membership Meetings are held at the Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel
2800 Coliseum Centre Dr.
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