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AMA PROGRAMS
from 2021 At A Glance
AMCF Big Hearts
Since 2005, the AMCF Big Hearts Committee and dedicated members of the AMA have raised over $1,000,000 to benefit at risk families and children of Arizona through the Arizona Multihousing Charitable Foundation (AMCF).
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In 2020, the funds raised through AMCF were distributed to UMOM New Day Center, SARRC in Phoenix, and Our Family Services.
Combining networking with fundraising, our AMCF Big Hearts Committees host annual fundraising events such as the Bowla-thon, Car Raffle, Silent Auction, Dollar-A-Door campaign, Charity week, UMOM Supplies Drive, El Tour de Tucson, and Tucson Fun Run.
The Julie Hurst & Steve Peters Education Fund
The Julie Hurst and Steve Peters Education Fund Provides funding for the employees of a company that is a member in good standing of the Arizona Multihousing Association (AMA) and their immediate family members. Immediate family members include children, spouse, or dependent of a legal guardian.
Administered by the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF), the Julie Hurst and Steve Peters Education Fund will distribute academic scholarships annually. The scholarships are for one year of undergraduate study for part-time and full-time students at an accredited college, trade/vocational school, or university located in Arizona. Applicants may reapply in subsequent years to be considered for additional funding.
History
The 2021 scholarship application opened January 1, 2021. To apply for the scholarship directly, go to azfoundation.academicworks.com/opportunities/3500
To learn more about the scholarship and other AMA Education scholarships, go to azmultihousing.org/scholarships
Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2021
In 2015 the Arizona Multihousing Charitable Foundation decided to create a scholarship fund to provide post-secondary educational funding for the employees of the AMA member companies in good standing, and their immediate family members. The AMA Board of Directors decided to name the education fund in memoriam, honoring Julie Hurst, a Senior Vice President with Riverstone Residential. Julie served on the AMA Board of Directors until her passing in 2012. In 2017, the AMA lost another dear friend, Steve Peters, a Senior Portfolio Director with Shelton-Cook Real Estate Services. Steve’s accomplishments in our industry inspired the Board to rename the fund to include his name.
In 2020, the Julie Hurst and Steve Peters Education Fund scholarships were awarded to five participants - Burke Wood, Madison Furnas, Melodie Bridges, Macy Danjou, and Katlyn Wilcox.
Ambassador Program
The AMA has opened applications for its Ambassador Program— AMA members must complete an
application to be considered for the Ambassador Committee and complete the Mentorship Program. AMA Ambassadors perform many important tasks; most importantly, they help recruit and retain members, assisting the AMA in meeting its membership goals for the year.
Mentorship Program
The Mentorship Program is designed to ensure that Ambassadors fully understand the requirements of the committee and are trained to perform their roles within the AMA membership.
Welcome New Member
Select Ambassadors make calls to new members to follow up on the new member experience, and suggest ideas as to which of the many benefits of membership will be most effective for them.
Event Support
Special name tags make Ambassadors prominent at AMA events. You’ll find them welcoming attendees, making sure everyone is comfortable and finding the contacts they are looking for.
Ribbon-Cuttings
Ambassadors appear in Ribbon-Cutting photos, tour member facilities, and spread the word about the host companies.
Lyceum
Helping to create tomorrow’s Multihousing Industry leaders, the AMA Lyceum is a yearlong leadership development program that focuses on the essential elements of successful leaders. It is designed to identify, inform, and empower new and emerging apartment association volunteer executives.
Pricing: $375 per person
Day One – February 26, 2021 Navigating the AMA Experience
Team-building exercise Personality Assessment
AMA Bylaws overview
AMA Committee Structure by Chairs
NAA Overview
Panel discussion with former Board Chairs
Day Two – May 21, 2021 Media Training & Community Service
Media Training (Morning) Create TV studio environment or use local TV studio
Class Service Project (Afternoon) • More details provided on DAY ONE of Lyceum
2020 Lyceum Class service project blanket drive to benefit UMOM New Day Care and Tucson Homeless Connect. Day Three – October 15, 2021 Government Affairs
Meet at the State Capitol for a tour (guided AZ Capitol Museum) • Meet with invited elected officials/ listen to speakers
Capitol Consulting – Government Affairs overview • Review how a bill becomes a law
Mock Hearing – Testify on one of two bills
Class Project Discussion
Day Four – December 2, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting/Graduation “AMA in Action”
All candidates attend the AMA’s Board of
Directors meeting
Budget review/committee experience
Graduates will be announced at the conclusion of BOD meeting
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AMA PROGRAMS
Social Responsibility Committee Programs
Project S.A.F.E.
Project S.A.F.E. stands for Safety Awareness Family Education. Project S.A.F.E. is the AMA’s premier community program for properties to bridge the gap between their residents and their surrounding communities by providing high-quality safety education in a fun, family-friendly environment. Everyone can agree that a safe and secure home is critical to Arizona families. This program protects not only the residents and staff, but also the assets of our owners. It is a win for all involved.
During the Project S.A.F.E. season, from March 1 through August 31, properties hold events that bring their residents together to educate them on important and relevant community safety concerns. The wide variety of topics range from ID theft to cyber bullying identification and prevention, as well as community and personal safety. After the events have concluded, the AMA recognizes the “Best Of” properties for best use of theme, best flyer, and highest participation.
Project S.A.F.E. is a proven, valuable program for property managers, staff, and residents alike. Residents and managers who have participated in Project S.A.F.E. have attributed many success stories directly to their participation in this program—from saving a drowning child to preventing a fire in a senior community.
For more information or how to register and participate in Project S.A.F.E., please contact:
Jenica Hickey at jhickey@azmultihousing.org (Phoenix) Amanda Perkumas at aperkumas@azmultihousing.org (Tucson)
Community Coalitions
The mission of the Community Coalition Program is to lay a foundation of community awareness and involvement by providing educational meetings and networking to address the needs of the families and individuals who live and work within rental housing. The AMA Community Coalition program is a combined effort between the volunteer representatives from area properties, known as Coalition Coordinators, and the AMA. Meetings are scheduled over the lunch hour, and speakers are invited to share topics, issues, and resources that are relevant to community safety.
Patron Program
The Patron Program was created to recognize the remarkable financial contributions, sponsorships, and event participation of AMA Associate Members in a calendar year. There are three levels: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. This program is intended to acknowledge the financial support of members who regularly support and participate by providing them the yearlong gratitude and appreciation they deserve.
Platinum Sponsor ($12,500+)
First Right-of-Refusal on previous year sponsorships Booth Lottery (1st choice) Lottery absentee representation Logo on AMA weekly Email Correspondence to members AMA Website logo recognition (12 months) Patron ribbons for nametags at all events Tribute and Trade Show sign recognition Tribute slide recognition Patron level on vendor directory listing Annual Shout Out on Social Media Plus all Member Benefits
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Gold Sponsor ($10,000 to 12,499)
AMA Website logo recognition (12 months) Patron ribbons for nametags at all events Patron Level on vendor directory listing Tribute and Trade Show sign recognition Tribute slide recognition First Right-of-Refusal on previous year sponsorships Booth Lottery (2nd choice) Lottery absentee representation Annual Shout Out on Social Media Plus all Member Benefits
Silver Sponsor ($7,500 to $9,999)
AMA Website logo recognition (12 months) Tribute and Trade Show sign recognition Tribute slide recognition Booth Lottery (3rd choice) Lottery absentee representation Patron Level on vendor directory listing First Right-of-Refusal on previous year sponsorships Patron ribbons for nametags at all events Annual Shout Out on Social Media Plus all Member Benefits
