Across the Board

A Message From The President

By Tonya Petersen, President

Greetings! I hope you’re enjoying your summer. It’s hard to believe we’re already in the seventh month of 2023. Time certainly flies when we’re having fun! I wanted to update you on some upcoming events and share the success of the recent National Apartment Association (NAA) Apartmentalize in HotLanta, which was truly outstanding. The city was flooded with more than 12,000 attendees, setting yet another new record! With nearly 2,000 exposition booths and excellent educational seminars, it was both overwhelming and exciting.

Now, let’s shift our focus to our local events. We have two popular seminars coming up in July and August. First is Media Relations and Crisis Training on July 19. This course is designed to provide assistance in dealing with today’s hyper-connected world through media and public relations, communication strategies, and crisis management. Then on August 26, we have Fair Housing Unlocked: Attorney-Led Training. Presented by Solomon Parini from Willis Law Firm, don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to enhance your company’s fair housing practices, protect against potential legal risks, and foster a more inclusive and welcoming environment for your residents. For more information on these classes section contains articles and information concerning the Board of Directors and Association policies. on Friday, July 14. We have other opportunities for networking and education throughout August. Check the calendar for details.

At the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association, we have long recognized the importance of community. While we work hard to deliver content, programs, and resources, we know and celebrate the fact that the real value and energy in our association happens in small groups, at a table, at the back of the room, before and after the “official” meeting. We see the laughter, the nods of agreement, the caring, notes being scribbled or added to phones, the reassuring hands on shoulders, and the warm handshakes that are all evidence that connection and community are being built. We know that is the true value of what we offer that no online community, no digital course, or podcast could ever offer. Our members feel like family. We invite you to join our family for the summer and beyond.

Now, let’s express our gratitude for July. I want to acknowledge Abbie Huffman from Rookwood Properties and our Region 3 RVP. The success of our association at the NAA level relies on the hard work put in by our Regional Representatives. She takes our ideas and ensures that we have a voice at the NAA level. She works behind the scenes, keeping us informed and connected to our fellow regional associations. The NAA Apartmentalize success owes a lot to the hard work of all the Regional VPs. I’ve had the privilege of working with Abbie in many different capacities through the years and she is amazing as a representative of our