2021 Q3: Triangle Apartment Association
The summer typically means a slower time for education and events. So, while we did slow down a little, we managed to host a number of great opportunities for our members. We hosted our first in-person After Work Networking event on Tuesday, August 10 in Cary. Those in attendance enjoyed a nice summer evening of networking with friends and colleagues. From May-August, we hosted a book drive to benefit the Book Harvest in Durham. The collection efforts will benefit children in our community. Books were collected in the TAA Office throughout the summer and a request was issued, for those attending the After Work Networking event, to bring one book to help wrap up the drive.
When the calendar page turns to October, we will have hosted the following third quarter virtual sessions: a third Regional Roundtable, two Maximize Your Membership seminars (for a total of four year to date), our second Supplier Town Hall, and a Trade Show Tips & Tricks seminar. We will have also virtually hosted the Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor (CAPS) Credential Program with Alex Jackiw, Chief Operating Officer with Hayes Gibson Property Services and Past Chairman of the Board for NAA.
Our in-person opportunities will have included After Work Networking, Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) Credential Program, Certified Apartment Supplier (CAS) Credential Program, a Golf Tournament, Property Financials seminar, Legal Issues seminar and a Day of Service at the Durham and Raleigh locations of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina.
Our leadership teams have kept busy throughout the summer months, including our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force, Board of Directors, TAA-PAC Board of Trustees, and Committee Co-Chairs. All the while, our eight committees have been busy behind the scenes, actively meeting and working on a variety of tasks.
Our 501 (c) 3 organizations were also active. Both Boards of Directors (TAA Education Foundation and A New Lease on Life) have met virtually. A 50/50 Raffle was held with proceeds benefitting the TAA Education Foundation. Tickets sold for $5 each and the raffle raised $1200 for scholarship funds. And A New Lease on Life just announced registration is open for another great fundraising opportunity, Leaves to Leases in-person and virtual race in November.