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An Affiliate Of

May

2008

Upcoming Events

May

Zap the Gap

Solving the Multi-Generational

Puzzle$50 includes lunch

May 14, 12:00 - 4:00

Sheraton Hotel

West Des Moines

Registration attached

Vendor Council

May 21, Noon

OurProfit is

YourSuccess

Coming May 14th!

Zap The Gap: Solving the Multi-Generational PuzzleComing June 12th!


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Committee Announcements

Legislative CommitteeThe 2009 Iowa Legislative Session ended on Sunday, April 27. Below are the bills and proposals we monitored and

worked on throughout the session. A big Thank You to Mike Triplett of Hultman Company for his tenacity, especially

with all the work we had to do to get a reasonable concession on the plumbing bill. The Legislative Committee spent

many hours behind the scenes to assure a positive business atmosphere for our members. We are already putting to-

gether a plan of action for 2010.

Click any of the underlined links below to read the complete language of the bills and proposals:

* The storm shelter bill (HF 705) passed, but it was changed drastically from when we first saw the bill. Essentially,you don't have to build a storm shelter, but if you do, it has to comply with the state building code and the rules coming

forth from them.

* Theplumbing bill (SF 224) passed, and this long and arduous journey ended with a definition of "routine mainte-

nance" that we can live with. Although I didn't like the process, I am OK with the end result.

* Theprivate cause of action bill (HF 712) passed, and it included our recommendations about not being subject to suit

if you are complying with the law. They took it even further than our recommendations, which is not really a bad thing.

* Theproposal for a state landlord-tenant board to hear grievances and do other things failed again.* Theproposal to give apartment complex owners a tax credit for "green" building did not pass.

* Theproposal to tweak the property tax structure for certain condo/apartment buildings did not pass.

* Theproposal to abolish the property tax assessment appeal board did not pass.

* Theproposal to prohibit us from fining tenants who violate city ordinances did not pass.

* Theproposal to eliminate employer choice of doctor in work comp cases did not pass.

Vendor Council
http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF705http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=sf224http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF712http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF423http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF201http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF181http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF661http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=sf392http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF795http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF795http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=sf392http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF661http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF181http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF201http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF423http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF712http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=sf224http://coolice.legis.state.ia.us/Cool-ICE/default.asp?category=billinfo&service=billbook&GA=83&hbill=HF705


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The Benefits of Membership

As a member of the CIAA, you are also a member of the National Apartment Association and receive all theexclusive benefits! Did you know that NAA has a National Lease Program that has been written for every

state? One of our members, Ross Barnett of Abendroth & Russell, P.C. is NAAs lease advisor for Iowa. Ross

will update NAA with any new laws or regulations regarding a lease in Iowa, assuring your lease is always in

compliance with current laws. Its a terrific program! Click the logo at the bottom of this page to learn more.

FedEx offers all NAA members a discount for express and ground shipping! Email me [email protected]

and I will be happy to send you details and an enrollment form.

CIAA offers exclusive members-only training at no cost! When we bring you national speakers like upcom-

ing CSA Meagan Johnson, we charge you only our cost! We are NON-PROFIT, meaning your dues come back

to you many times over. I urge all of you to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities your membership

provides.

Rick Koontz, CIAA President

Signature Place Apartments

Letter from the President

Recent Event Highlights

Fair Housing

and Beyond

February 25, 2009Over 120 members and non-members
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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TMG Management welcomes Jackie

Klacikas their newest team member. Jackie

is the manager at Westbrooke Apartmentsand will perform the duties of Regional Man-

ager for TMG.

Timberland Pointe has a new Assistant Man-

ager. Amanda Lowe recently relocated from

the state of Washington to join their team.Welcome Amanda!

Announcements, Positions, and Postings

Our Newest CIAA Members

New Vendor Members

BDS Laundry Management Co.

Lint United Van Lines

William Penn University College for Working

Adults

NEED AN EXPERIENCED PROPERTY MANAGER?

Highly qualified Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) is

seeking a Property/Regional Manager position with a sta-bl i 15 i i i d t 10


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Vendor SpotlightFirst Advantage SafeRent

Need a Vendor? Call a Member First! A+ Lawn & Landscape

Abendroth & Russell, P.C.

A.Q. Allstate Pest Control

American Family Insurance

Jared Frank Agency

First Advantage SafeRent

Furniture Options

Gorman Roofing Services

Hard Tops of Des Moines

ICS Advanced Technologies

Sherwin Williams Floor Cover-

ings

Sherwin Williams Paint

Sears Commercial

Simply Clean

First Advantage SafeRent is the nation's leading and most innovative provider of screening and risk management servicesto the multifamily housing industry.

We offer a single source for resident screening services, property performance evaluation tools, renters insurance andemployment screening. More than 40,000 properties count on First Advantage SafeRent every day to help them attain thehighest quality residents and maximize profitability.

Our company has considerable experience analyzing the screening needs and program requirements for market-rate andaffordable owners and managers. These properties utilize our comprehensive credit and criminal screening services to:

maintain safer communities for residents, guests and staff

ensure compliance with state and federal consumer reporting and housing laws

reduce potential liability from resident criminal acts

ensure consistent, fair treatment of all applicants

expedite leasing decisions

improve renter quality and reduce bad debts and delinquencies

Scott McBroom

866-857-0029


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NAA recently announced that

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino

and THEHotel are offering NAA

guests the following incentives to attendthe 2009 NAA Education Conference

& Exposition June 25-27 in Las Vegas:

1. Free in-room Internet access

during your stay

2. A $500 airfare credit for a future trip

to Las Vegas (restrictions apply; see

www.naahq.org/educonf for details)

These offers are available for all new

and existing room reservations made

purchased at $199 and each Webinar will be archived. Visit

www.naahq.org/education to learn more and to register.

The Fair Housing and Beyond! course, offered through NAAEI

and the Institute for Real Estate Management (IREM), now isoffered online. If classroom-delivered courses are not available

or convenient to NAA members, this online course is an excellent

way to expand Fair Housing knowledge and learn from video

scenarios based on real-life situations. The NAA member cost

for the online course is $79. Visit www.naahq.org/education

to register.

New Member-Account Options UnveiledAre you having a difficult time remembering your NAA-provided

Connect

With NAATwo New Incentives to Attend

NAA Education ConferenceB y R o n S h e l t o n , C A P S

2 0 0 9 N a t i o n a l A p a r t m e n t A s s o c i a t i o n C h a i r m a n o f t h e B o a r d

A m a l g a m a t e d M a n a g e m e n t C o r p .


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CIAAand IREMProudly Present

Our First Joint Event

Have you no t i ced tha t man y o f t he Genera t ion X 'e rs and Genera t ion 20 00 peop le don ' t seem t o have the same wor k

e th ics and hab i t s as T rad i t i ona l and Baby Boomer emp loyees? Are they somet im es tougher t o m anage? You w i l l l ea rn to iden t i f y and unders tand t he d i f f e rences be tw een the genera t ions , re ta in and deve lop young s ta r per fo rm - e r s , and c r ea t e a w o r k env i r onm en t w he r e y oung peop l e w i l l w an t t o g i v e t he i r best .

Us old farts need to keep intouch, not only w ith our

members and employees,but also our customers."

The quote above is from an audiencemember at the I l l i no is Movers '

and W arehousemen 's Associa t ion after hearing Meagan Johnson pre-

sent " ZAP THE GAP," How to Solvethe Multi-Generational Puzzle."

Zap The Gap: Solving the Multi-Generational Puzzle

Bright Funny Delightfully Obnoxious, Meagan Johnson is known as the Generational Humorist. If you think youve heardall there is to hear about the four different generations in the workplace, you have not heard Meagans comical spin on how toattract, market, manage and communicate with people from every generation without strangling someone in the process.

During this session, youll laugh while acquiring tools you can use immediately to improve your multi-generational relationshipswith clients, co-workers and in your every day personal life.

While working in a sales environment for various large companies, Meagan became discouraged to hear all the negative com-ments about generation X and began to research successful ways to work with her younger generation From that Zap the


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The 3rdAnnual Golf outing is Friday June 12, 2009 at Toad Valley

Sponsors will be taken on a first come first served basis for the 18 holes.

Sponsorship cost is $150.00 which includes a sign for your sponsored hole. BUTIfyoupay in full by May 20th, you pay ONLY $100.00! Were hoping this will help

during these tough times! Please note that you cannot give away major food itemsand or beverages of any kind, unless it is purchased from the golf course.

Deadline to sponsor a hole is June 1, 2009

Fax registrations to Mary Spain at (515) 327-9104

Mail payment to: CIAA, 3775 EP True Pkwy, #263, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Cost for dinner only is $20.00 if you have not purchased a round of golf

3rd ANNUAL CIAA GOLF OUTING

HOLE SPONSOR REGISTRATION


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Friday June 12, 2009, Toad Valley Golf Course

1:00 Shotgun Start, 18 Hole 4 Person Best Ball

COST: $65.00/person (includes green fee, cart, dinner, prizes)

3rd Annual Golf Outing

Steak Dinner, awards, cash prizes and giveaways will follow your golf round!


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ITS YOUR MOVE!Take your place at the 2009 NAAEducation Conference and Exposition

June 25-27, 2009Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center

Las Vegas

REGISTER BY JUNE 15, 2009 AND SAVE $100!

www naahq org/educonf

REDUCED HOTEL RATES NOW AVAILABLE!MANDALAY BAY: $129 | THEHOTEL: $159 | LUXOR $79 | MGM GRAND: $119

FOUR SEASONS: $179 | THE SIGNATURE AT MGM GRAND: $164

General Session Speaker

Dana CarveyComedian

Thursday, June 25

General Session Moderator

Jim VandeHei

Co-founder, Politico

Friday, June 26

General Session Speaker

Steve Forbes

Chairman & CEO of Forbes

Saturday, June 27

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