GCNKAA November 2021 Apartment Advantage Newsletter by Michele

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MAINTENANCE MANIA RETURNS! COME CHEER ON OUR LOCAL MAINTENANCE TECHS ON NOVEMBER 18! Join your family, friends and industry peers on Thursday, November 18 at 5:30 pm to cheer on our local maintenance technicians competing in Maintenance Mania! Held this year at Dave & Buster’s in the Springdale area, this is the first step on the way to earning a spot in the national competition to be held in San Diego, California, in June 2022. Maintenance Mania® is a national program offered by NAA and presenting sponsor HD Supply (HDS), in which maintenance technicians compete against each other in various skill-based games. At the end of the competition year, NAA will offer the top participant from each of the NAA regions, plus 10 wild card participants, the chance to compete in the National Championship. GCNKAA will also give local competing individuals various awards for first, second and third place in each game and overall score. More than 35 competitors are registered to compete in the sev-

MEMBERS STEP UP TO SPONSOR HOLIDAY CHEERS BENEFIT; DON’T BE LEFT OUT!

The GCNKAA still has some major sponsorships available for the Holiday Cheers Benefit and this is your chance to grab one before they are gone! A big thank you to the generosity of the following companies: Chadwell Supply for sponsoring the $1000 rapid raffle cash; and AmRent, ePremium Insurance, Home Depot Pro and Rent Manager for sponsoring the Wine and Bourbon Mystery Bags. Now it is up to you - the rest of our members - to continue with this generosity and help us hit our goal of raising $40,000 for the Apartment Association Outreach. There are two ways you can help. First, we are seeking donations to our auction. If you have an item or cash you would like to donate, please contact the GCNKAA office. Second, be sure to bid on silent auction items via our online auction site or register to attend the event on December 9 at Kenwood Country Club and purchase these great items. As of print of this newsletter, tickets are not yet available for the Cheers event but watch for us to launch ticket sales shortly. For complete details, see inside this newsletter.

en timed skill-based games, however, if you know someone who still is interested in competing, please contact Michele at the Apartment Association office. Admission is $45 per person and includes food, drink tickets and a $10 game card. Children under 16 are free to attend, however, will not receive a game card. Game cards will be available for purchase at Dave & Buster’s. To register, click here, visit the events tab at www. gcnkaa.org or email Susan@gcnkaa.org. THE GAMES Maintenance Mania consists of several skill-based table games based on common maintenance activities and a race car competition. Participants build their race cars prior to the event, aiming to have the fastest and most creative car built out of maintenance supplies. All games are timed to determine the fastest competitor in each game and overall. Good luck to our competitors and hope to see you in San Diego!

NEW LEADERSHIP ELECTED AT OCTOBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Congratulations to the candidates recently elected to the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association board of directors and Associate Council. Elections were held at the General Membership Meeting on October 19 at the Kenwood Country Club. Please join us in welcoming once again to the board: Todd Hignite with Hearth Home Communities; and Megan Lawhon with PLK Communities. Welcome, also, to the individuals rejoining our board after a brief hiatus: Oskana Lukjanenko with Denizen Management; and Mike Markus with BRG Apartments. Also, join us in congratulating the following associate members on their recent election to the Associate Council: Mark Arnold, Royal Finish; Courtney Griffin, Precision Concrete Cutting; John Gruen, Cincinnati Coin Laundry; Jeffrey Holbrook, Acme Lock Systems; Rick Holste, Chadwell Supply; Jason Lonsbury, Pinnacle Paving & Sealing; and Dennis Merkle, Advanced Turf Solutions. The Associate Council will elect their officers for the 2022 year during their meeting in November. The board of directors will elect their officers in December. All council members, board members and officers will be installed during the 2022 Officers Installation Dinner on Tuesday, January 18 at The Summit Hotel.

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2021 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DON BRUNNER BRG Apartments President dbrunner@brgapartments.com TONYA BECKNER Miller Valentine Group Vice President tonya.beckner@mvg.com MELISSA JOY Village Green Mgmt Treasurer mjoy@villagegreen.com JUSTIN SEGER HILLS Properties Secretary JustinS@hillsinc.com STACY WALTON Vision and Beyond Immediate Past President

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jesse Brewer, CAP Real Estate Craig Coffman, Uptown Rental Properties Brian Fullenkamp, Legacy Management Jeff Greenberger,Greenberger & Brewer, LLP Parliamentarian Todd Hignite, Hearth Home Communities Rick Holste, Chadwell Supply Associate Council 1st Vice President Abbie Huffman, Rent Manager Associate Council President Megan Lawhon, PLK Communities Jordann Morgan Fath Properties John Recob, Towne Properties Trinity Vanover, First Green Commercial Landscaping Associate Council 2nd Vice President Lesley Wardlow, CMHA Elizabeth Werner, Stoneridge Properties

GCNKAA STAFF

Rebecca McLean, Executive Vice President Pat Crowley, VP of Governmental Affairs Michele Klusman, Director of Communications & Programs; Apartment Advantage Editor Patty Braun, Director of Membership and Sales, Outreach Administrator Zach Jameson, Finance Coordinator Jackson Johnstone, Social Media and Education Coordinator Susan Peck, Administrative and Outreach Assistant

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GCNKAA PAST PRESIDENTS

1999…Roy Wergers 2020...Don Brunner 1998…Robert J. Wahlke, CAPS 2019...Jud Oscherwitz 1997…Terry Sievers 2018...Jud Oscherwitz 1997…Dave Lockard 2017...Stacy Walton 1996…Jim Cohen, CPM 2016...Stacy Walton 1995…Jim Ruh 2015...Rusty Lykes 1994…Mark Robinson 2014...Rusty Lykes 1993…David Noll 2013...Maria Stanton 1992…Bernie Wessels ** 2012...Maria Stanton 1992…Jerry A. Molique, CPM, CAPS ** 2011...Jeff March 1991…Jay O. Ingram, Jr., CPM 2010...Brian Fullenkamp 1990…Ronald Bommer 2009...Brian Hendy, CPM 1989…John Cobey 2008...Brian Hendy, CPM 1988…Robert J. Wahlke, CAPS 2007...Becky Alejandrino, CPM 1987…Robert J. Wahlke, CAPS 2006...Marc Cameron, CPM 1986…Charles Berling 2005...Marc Cameron, CPM 2004...Gary Sanzone, CPM, CAPS, CAM, NALP 1985…Joseph Fullenkamp, CAPS 2003...Gary Sanzone, CPM, CAPS, CAM, NALP 1984…John Stalnaker 1983…Jerry A. Molique, CPM, CAPS 2002…Jim Ruh 1982…Harry Fath 2001…Jay Ingram, CPM 2000…Roy Wergers **Apartment Association of N. KY merged with GCNKAA

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This section contains articles and information concerning the Board of Directors and Association policies.

Across the Board A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT By Don Brunner, President Hello everyone. Last month we held our 2021 elections for both the main board and associate council. It was a great night and it turned out to be more exciting than expected. On the slate for the main board of directors, the members elected Megan Lawhon with PLK Communities, Mike Markus with BRG Apartments, Oksana Lukjanenko with Denizen Management, and Todd Hignite with Hearth Home Communities. On the associate counDon Brunner cil side, we ended up having nine canBRG Apartments didates vying for seven seats. After the final votes were tallied Rick Holste with Chadwell Supply, John Gruen with Cincinnati Coin Laundry, Mark Arnold with Royal Finish, Courtney Griffin with Precision Concrete Cutting of KY, Jeffrey Holbrook with Acme Lock Services, Dennis Merkle with Advanced Turf Solutions, and Jason Lonsbury with Pinnacle Paving & Sealing were elected to the Council. Congratulations to all the winners and if you were not successful in getting elected, please participate in committees and run again next year. On the legislative front, our association met on October 19 with the Community Action Agency (CAA), Hamilton County

Jobs and Family Services (JFS), Legal Aid, City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County on how we can better educate our association and our residents on the funding available in our area. This is important as we have agreed with the City of Cincinnati to get behind a new ordinance called Affirmative Defense (Pay to Stay). This ordinance will allow for the residents who have applied for assistance to provide the court a copy of the commitment letter. This will continue the case until such time when we, as landlords, receive funds - which should be in 2 to 3 weeks. You may receive funds quicker if you set up direct deposit. If a resident hasn’t previously applied for or been granted acceptance, then the eviction will continue. We feel this is an important step to help with housing stability in our area. Finally, I would like to end this article with one final recognition for Mark Franks. Under Mark’s leadership this association has soared to heights that very few have achieved across the county. Under Mark’s leadership our Outreach has taken off, our events are always well-attended, we have cash in the bank, and, more importantly, have the fundamentals in place to be successful for years to come. Mark has been a friend, a mentor, a leader, and connector of people for 28 years. Thank you Mark for all you have done for this association. We will miss you!

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Brain Power EDUCATION DEPARTMENT HEADS INTO THE HOLIDAYS By Jackson Johnstone, Social Media and Education Coordinator We are officially celebrating the crisp fall time of the year. And now is the time to start planning on furthering your education and register for one of our upcoming educational opportunities. UPCOMING SEMINARS Disaster Preparedness General disaster preparedness including having a plan and procedure in place Jackson Johnstone to ensure residents are safe, have a place to move, and how to secure both resident belongings and the building structure. Types of disasters and causes, including fire, weather, health, and biohazards. How to assess risk and plan accordingly. Learn from experienced managers what has worked and what has not worked in various disasters. Working with residents, your own team, emergency responders, vendors, government officials, insurance companies, and the press when a disaster occurs. Led by Dan Pike, Vice President, Assured Partners with other presenters including Bob Kohlman, Vice President of Operations, BRG Apartments; and Charles Tassell, COO with National Real Estate Investors Association.

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November 11, 2021, at 9:00 am Apartment Association / CORT Training Center 7265 Kenwood Road Member price: $69 Nonmember price: $138 COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES If you are interested in getting involved with the Education program or the NextGen group and help plan all of the great opportunities like education and career advancement, please contact Jackson@gcnkaa.org. Both committees meet back-to-back on the second Wednesday of every other month. Our next meetings are November 10 at 9 am and 10 am. These meeting are hybrid in person with online Zoom option. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The Education program offers great exposure through sponsorships. Seminars and course modules can be sponsored for as little as $150 and comes with many benefits. Sponsorship dollars help the association provide food and beverages for the attendees. Please email Jackson@gcnkaa.org if you are interested in more details about the benefits of sponsoring education!

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EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The Apartment Associa0on Outreach, Inc. announces Educa0on Scholarships available for the CAMT class beginning January 20, 2022. The CAMT series begins Thursday, January 20, 2022, valued at $999.00. All applicants must hold a valid High School diploma, or the equivalent, and must be currently employed by Greater Cincinna0 Northern Kentucky Apartment Associa0on members. Careful considera0on is given prior to awarding the Educa0on Scholarship, with special emphasis placed on an individual’s commitment to the industry, general industry knowledge and overall character. CAMT Scholarship applica0ons must be received on or before Monday, December 20, 2021. The recipients of the CAMT scholarships will be no0ﬁed by Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Applica0ons may be mailed to AAO, 7265 Kenwood Road Suite 100, Cincinna0, OH 45236, emailed to susan@gcnkaa.org or faxed to 513.407.7868. All informa0on submi[ed is strictly conﬁden0al and will be reviewed only by the scholarship judges. Please complete the informa0on below for the CAMT.

NAME PROPERTY NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ WORK/PROPERTY ADDRESS CELL PHONE OWNER/MANAGEMENT CO. EMPLOYER

WORK TELEPHONE NUMBER_____________ EMAIL ADDRESS ________________________________________ PHONE ________________________

REGIONAL/DISTRICT/PORTFOLIO MANAGER ______________________________________________________ EMAIL _____________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________ APPLICANT’S HOME ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________ 1.

How long have you been employed in the mul0-family housing industry? ____________________________

2.. Please list any degrees, designa0ons, licenses or cer0fica0ons you have. (High School, GED, etc.) _______________________________________________________________________________________ 3. List any ac0vi0es, if applicable, you have been involved with through GCNKAA. _____________________

***Please a:ach one (1) current professional le:er of recommendaCon for the scholarship from your supervisor. SCHOLARSHIP AGREEMENT I,

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to the best of my knowledge. Addi0onally, I do hereby acknowledge that should I become a scholarship recipient I am fully responsible for a[endance of all classes. Scholarship is held by the individual and not the member company and is not transferable. Scholarship is valid only for the designa0on series being oﬀered in January 2022. I acknowledge that if I do not complete the designa4on within the 4me speciﬁed, payment must be made to reimburse The Apartment Associa4on Outreach, Inc. for the tui4on, within 60 days of the Enrollment Expira4on Date.

Signature

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THE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OUTREACH, INC. EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Scholarship Recipient AuthorizaCon Form The applicant has applied for an Educa0on Scholarship through The Apartment Associa0on Outreach, Inc. The authorized signature below serves as acknowledgement that the individual applying has completed and submi[ed all paper work necessary to be considered as a possible scholarship recipient. This also serves as authoriza0on from the APPLICANT’S supervisor/manager, that if the applicant is selected as a Scholarship recipient, they shall allow the 0me necessary to a[end classes selected by recipient. Authorized Signature of Regional/District/Porkolio Manager Supervisor’s Title

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Applicant’s Signature Applicant’s Title

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This form must be completed by the applicant and his/her supervisor as part of the scholarship packet. Please refer to the DesignaCon Course Schedules for complete class informaCon. www.gcnkaa.org/educaCon

GCNKAA does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, na0onal origin, sex, religion, color, handicap or familial status.

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Government & Housing Legalities

This heading deals with housing & legal issues within the Governmental structure.

PROPERTY OWNERS RECEIVE TRAINING TO HELP TENANTS WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE By Pat Crowley, Vice President of Governmental Affairs

In a unique and timely cooperative effort, area organizations and government agencies that share a mission of housing stability gathered on October 19 to work on streamlining the millions of dollars of federal rental assistance that is going unused in Hamilton County into the hands of residents and property owners. Property owners were trained on the online portals that are designed to asPat Crowley sist tenants with their rent payments in a first-of-its-kind gathering that was hosted by the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority. In addition to the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association (GCNKAA), representatives and leaders from the following organizations also participated: • Hamilton County Job & Family Services (JFS); • Community Action Agency; • Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio. More than 30 companies representing 30,000 housing units participated in the training. “This was an unprecedented, cooperative effort focused on how property owners and tenant advocates are working together to keep tenants in their homes, while making owners whole during this pandemic,” said GCNKAA President Don Brunner.

“By making sure these funds are distributed, it gives people the time to get back on their feet, back working again and able to pay their rent,” President Brunner said. “These funds are there and we’re trying to work with these groups and make sure those funds are distributed to the folks in need.” Local organizations - including JFS and CAA - have an estimated $70 million to distribute. So far, combined they have assisted approximately 10% of the renters in Hamilton County. As the need increases, working with landlords to absorb past due rent is a great way forward to keep tenants in their homes. “CAA has distributed more than $16 million in funding to over 5,000 households,” said CAA President/CEO Mark Lawson. We still have funding that can be used to help more tenants. Training landlords on our portal is a great way to provide the assistance needed.” “I am encouraged that these organizations and agencies came together to connect resources to residents who may be facing eviction,” said Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus. “To keep children and families in their homes, getting what is an unprecedented amount of rental assistance out to everyone who needs it will require unprecedented partnerships,” said Cincinnati Councilman Greg Landsman. “I am so grateful for the Apartment Association and all of our rental assistance providers for coming together the way they are. It will make a huge difference in staving off thousands of evictions.”

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Here’s your chance to prove it! Compete in Maintenance Mania® where you could earn the chance to compete for the title of National Champion*. WHAT IS MAINTENANCE MANIA? Maintenance Mania® is a national program offered by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and presented by HD Supply (HDS), where maintenance technicians compete against each other in various skill based games. In a matter of minutes, participating attendees could win an all expense* paid trip to San Diego for the NAA Education Conference in June 2022 where they will compete against the top 20 individuals nationwide. These top 20 individuals will receive *airfare, hotel accommodations and conference registration courtesy of HD Supply. In previous years, more than $25,000 in prizes have been won by the top 3 competitors in conferences located in various cities including Las Vegas, Denver and San Francisco We are sure there is more planned for 2022. 7 CHALLENGES TO PROVE THEIR SKILL: • AO Smith Water Heater Installation • Frigidaire Icemaker Installation • NEW GAME! Halstead Click Lock Plank Installation

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GCNKAA 2022 TRADE SHOW BOOTHS NOW ON SALE! The Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association’s 2022 Trade Show is scheduled for TUESDAY, March 15 at Sharonville Convention Center. Due to your feedback, we are keeping the good ideas and adding more to the 2022 show. Here are the top reasons you won’t want to miss out! But act soon! The price rate of $800 per booth expires on Tuesday, February 15! After that, the price increases to $900 per booth! 1. The Invitation Only VIP Preview Hour. Building on 2021, we will personally invite key decision makers at each owner and property management company that is a member of the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association. This personal invitation allows each of them to attend a private preview of the trade show from 4 pm to 5 pm. This offers you more personal time to meet and greet potential new customers as well as conduct business with current customers without the interruption from other attendees of the trade show. 2. New Floorplan. Minor changes have been made again to the floorplan to encourage better foot traffic as well as accommodate more booths. This year the booths remain 8’ x 10’. All booths include pipe and drape, one table, two chairs, booth sign and wi-fi. Premier booths are an additional fee. Other booths are reserved for VIP Sponsors. Electric, carpet and additional tables and chairs can be ordered separately through Sharonville Convention Center or Academy Rentals. 3. Expanded Education Rooms. By creating more education seminars that accommodate more students, we can guarantee a larger attendance of property managers, leasing agents and maintenance technicians when the trade show opens. At the end of these seminars, seminar attendees will flow onto the trade show floor where you have the opportunity to talk with each and every one. 4. More Sponsorship Opportunities. By creating new sponsorship levels, we enable you to get more bang for your sponsorship buck. Whether through signage, verbal recognition or company listing on gcnkaa.org and in the Apartment Advantage, we will find a way for you to get involved whether you have one employee or one thousand. We have also added several more benefits to the VIP Sponsorship including premier booth space. Watch for more information to follow regarding sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorships range from $300 for a logo or food sponsorship to $1000 for VIP Sponsorship. Booths are now available on a first come first serve basis. If you would like to reserve a booth, please download the floorplan and booth contract. Review the available booth space, complete your contract with your top three selections, and return back to michele@gcnkaa.org. You may also reserve your space online here. If you have any questions, we are here to help! Give us a call at 513-407-8612. Please note that calling the office will not reserve your booth space as your signed contract must be received by the GCNKAA prior to receiving your booth confirmation.

BOOTH SALES INFORMATION • Booths go on sale beginning Tuesday, November 2, 2021 • Booth price includes table, 2 chairs, pipe and drapes, booth marker. Carpet, electric, additional tables and chairs can be ordered separately through Sharonville Convention Center and Academy Rentals for an additional cost. All orders for carpet, electric, additional tables and chairs need to be placed directly through Sharonville Convention Center or Academy Rentals and NOT through GCNKAA. See Exhibitor Kit for more detailed information. • Booths are sold on a first come first serve basis. We currently have 99 booths available. We generally sell out early so be sure to call the office as soon as possible. • Each booth is 8’ deep x 10’wide. • Booths are $800 each. Premier booths are an additional fee. Others booths are reserved for VIP Sponsors. After February 15, booth price increases to $900 each. BOOTH SELECTION PROCESS 1. Click here for the latest floorplan of the 2022 trade show booths as well as the contract. Please note that – as changes happen on a daily basis – this version of the floorplan may not be completely up-to-date. 2. Look at the floorplan and decide which booth you would like, then simply either: • Visit www.gcnkaa.org and go to the event calendar to reserve your booth online. Available booths will be listed on the registration page. Log in, complete your selection and submit your request immediately. • OR fill out the booth contract, complete with your first three (3) booth choices and fax back to 513 407-7868. Michele will follow up with you to let you know which booth is available. BOOTH RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS • After you have selected your booth with the Apartment Association, you must either forward GCNKAA a signed contract or remit full payment to reserve that booth. • We will hold all booths for 14 days without signed contract or payment. • You may pay for your booth with check or credit card or call the office for an invoice. • We cannot hold a booth longer than 14 days without contract or payment. After those 14 days, if we do not receive a contract or full payment, GCNKAA will contact you for payment or contract. If no response, GCNKAA may release the booth you selected. • Full payment of all booths must be received by February 15, 2022. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Apartment Association. DOWNLOAD FULL EXHIBITOR KIT COMPLETE WITH FORMS AND GUIDELINES HERE

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WORKERS COMP UPDATE AND DEADLINES APPROACHING ENROLLMENT DEADLINE APPROACHING SOON The deadline to enroll is just around the corner! Make sure you choose our program administered by Sedgwick. Enrollment paperwork was sent to you for our traditional group rating and/or group retrospective rating programs. Don’t miss out on your opportunity for significant premium savings! • Group Rating - Sedgwick must receive your enrollment by November 17, 2021 • Group Retrospective Rating - Sedgwick must receive your enrollment by January 26, 2022. Sedgwick is proud to deliver workers’ compensation claims management and cost containment strategies to nearly 65,000 hard-working Ohio employers and have our endorsement. Sedgwick has saved Ohio employers participating in group rating more than $4 billion over the past ten years and Ohio employers participating in group retrospective rating have earned over $630 million in refunds since implementation in 2009. For more information, contact our Sedgwick program manager, Julia Bowling at julia.bowling@sedgwick.com or phone

513-218-4062. OHIO SAFETY COUNCIL 2021 – 2022 MEGA MEETING All Ohio employers are invited to attend the next online statewide meeting - next April - hosted by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to supplement the Ohio Safety Council Program year. There is no fee to attend. Now What? How to Lead by Bringing Your Human to Work Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Erica Keswin is a two-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, internationally sought-after speaker, and workplace strategist. We’ve all been through a lot, but managers at every level are dealing with unprecedented levels of stress and pressures. Erica will provide tools to help leaders find their way through this difficult time. Learn more about how successful companies navigate turbulent times, prepare to bring your human to work, be confident that you can manage the chaos and be ready to rock the hybrid revolution! If you have any questions, contact our Sedgwick program manager, Julia Bowling, at 513-218-4062 or julia.bowling@sedgwick. com.

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WRITTEN AND COMMUNICATED SAFE WORK PRACTICES – IT’S NOT JUST COMMON SENSE Courtesy of Sedgwick

Through the years I have heard employers express the sentiment that their employee was injured because they were not using common sense. Even when someone says they can do the job or have had prior experience that may not be true. Common sense does not necessarily help your employee understand the true requirements of a job task. Guidance for employees in the form of written safe work practices is important for a clear understanding of job requirements and responsibilities. The objective is to communicate safe work practices so that employees have a clear understanding of how to safely accomplish their job requirements. Both general and jobspecific safe work practices must be identified, documented, and made available. Have all employees sign a statement to indicate they have read, understood, and will follow all safe work practices. Examples of general safe work practice knowledge expected of most employees include: • Good housekeeping • Personal protective equipment • First aid procedures • Ergonomic principles • Hazard recognition and abatement • Emergency Action Plan Job-specific safe work practices apply to operations and tasks that involve recognized hazards and risks associated with those specific tasks. Job-specific safe work practices must be posted or made readily available in the work area. Examples of job-specific safe work practices include: • Respiratory protection • Lockout/tagout procedures • Confined space entry • Hazard communication • Powered industrial truck operation • Bloodborne pathogens, if applicable • Personal protective equipment (PPE) • Machine/equipment operation • Material handling procedures IMPLEMENTATION After the general safety orientation, the supervisor provides new employees with job-specific safety training. Employees should not be allowed to start a job until they have received instructions on how to perform the job properly and safely. If an employee will perform a hazardous job, the supervisor should complete a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) on that job and incorporates the JSA into the job-specific safety training. JSAs emphasize the identification and control of the potential hazards associated with each step of the job. Safe work practices are essential for any organization because

they prescribe the accepted behavior that is expected from all employees. The safety team may be involved in the development of the employee safety handbook. The handbook includes general safe work practices and specific safe work practices that apply to each job. Safe work practices usually are printed in an employee safety handbook. The first page of this handbook should include a Safety Policy from senior management. When providing employees with a safety handbook, review the material with them annually and ask questions to ensure their comprehension. Training should thoroughly support all content. Have employees sign a statement certifying that they understand the safety rules and policies and agree to abide by them. Maintain this signed statement in the employee’s personnel file. The Division of Safety & Hygiene’s safety, industrial hygiene and ergonomics specialists can help you develop effective strategies to make your workplace safer and healthier. They can visit your workplace or consult with you by telephone or email. These services are available for any private or public employer. BWC also offers specialized options for certain employers. You can request these services online at: info.bwc.ohio.gov or 1.800.644.6292 For more information, please contact Jim Wirth at 614.546.7331 or jim.wirth@sedgwick.com

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DONATE AN ITEM OR BECOME A SPONSOR FOR THE HOLIDAY CHEERS BENEFIT IN DECEMBER The 24th Annual Holiday Cheers Benefit is a fundraiser benefiting the Apartment Association Outreach Inc., a 501(c)3 charitable organization dedicated to assisting residents with rent payments during times of personal emergencies or crisis. Monies raised during the Benefit will help fund the Rent Assistance programs of various local agencies including: 1. 2. 3. 4.

FreeStore Foodbank Citizens Active In Northside (CAIN) Jewish Family Service and Santa Maria Community Services

Each year, the Apartment Association Outreach, Inc. supports these programs with annual payments of more than $148,000 per year. With the current economy, these funds are more important than ever to support our local community and the efforts of our fellow organizations. Due to COVID19, the fundraiser will be a hybrid event with portions held online and other portions happening live at the

Holiday Cheers Party at Kenwood Country Club. All members and the general public will have a full week of bidding opportunities for silent auction items beginning on December 2 and will culminate on December 9 with the live auction, Rapid Raffle, Mystery Bags and raffle ticket items. If you do not have an item to donate or the time to buy something to donate, we can go out and purchase items for you. Cash donations are acceptable and will be used to buy items for the benefit in your company’s name. This is one event that will not be possible without the support of all our members and the surrounding community. Through the help of the Holiday Cheers Committee, spearheaded by Gerry Johnson with RentPath and Tonya Beckner with Miller Valentine Group, this is an event that will be a huge success. If you would like to donate an item or would like more information, please contact Michele Klusman at the Association office, 513 407-8612 or click here. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

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2022 GCNKAA TRADE SHOW EXHIBITOR INFORMATION KIT Booth Rate $800

through February 15

Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association 7265 Kenwood Road, Ste. 100, Cincinnati, OH 45236 P: 513 407-8612 | F: 513 407-7868 | E: michele@gcnkaa.org | www.gcnkaa.org

2022 GCNKAA Trade Show

Sharonville Convention Center Tuesday, March 15, 2022 | 5 pm - 7:30 pm Booth Information Size: 8’ x 10’

GCNKAA Hospitality Loading Dock Area and Sharonville Convention Center Concession Stand

87. 88. 89. 90. 91. 92. 93.

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$800 Before February 15; $900 After February 15 $850*not eligible for early bird pricing VIP Sponsor Only

PRIZE BOOTH

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26. 27. Greenway Waste & Recycling 28. RentPath 29. Cincinnati Coin Laundry 30. Zumper 31. 32. Rent Manager 33. AmRent 34. 35. RentVision 36. 37. Hays + Sons Complete Restoration 38.

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Booth Includes Pipe and Drape 1 - 6’ Table and Skirt 2 - Chairs 1 - Booth Marker Wifi Access You May Order Additional Items Directly Through Our Contacts at Your Cost Carpet - $125* Electric - $79* Additional 6’ Table - $50* Additional Chair - $6* See inside for ordering information. *Deadlines to order do apply. Prices after deadline will increase as noted on individual order forms. Prices subject to change.

54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. CRG Residential 64. Teasdale Fenton Carpet Cleaning 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75.

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GREATER CINCINNATI NORTHERN KENTUCKY APARTMENT ASSOCIATION CONTRACT AND SPACE RESERVATION FORM TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022 | 5 pm to 7:30 pm Sharonville Convention Center – Sharonville, Ohio PLEASE PRINT/TYPE BELOW YOUR COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS CORRESPONDENCE AND MAKE INFORMATION EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD APPEAR ON SIGNAGE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: AND EXHIBITOR LISTINGS Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Company: _______________________________________ Apartment Association 7265 Kenwood Road, Ste. 100 Representative: __________________________________ Cincinnati, OH 45236 Phone: (513) 407-8612 Fax: (513) 407-7868 Address: ________________________________________ E-mail: michele@gcnkaa.org

City: ______________State: ____________Zip: _________ PAYMENT INFORMATION: Phone: __________________________________________ E-mail: __________________________________________ Booth Information

• Booths will NOT be held without a full, signed contract. • Invoice will be sent upon receipt of contract • Payment is due in full by February 15, 2022

• All booths are 8’ x 10’ • Booths are $800 from November 1, 2021, through February 15, 2022 | After February 15, 2022, booths increase to $900 • Premium Booths are $850. See floorplan for premium booths • Specially marked booths are only eligible for purchase with VIP sponsorship ONLY • Booth price includes: Pipes, drapes, one 6’ table with skirt, two chairs, booth marker, wifi access. Electric not included in booth price. You may order electric through Academy Rentals form included in Exhibitor Kit and found online. • Electric is available for $79* per booth through separate order through Sharonville Convention Center *electric is $79 per booth if ordered prior to March 7; after March 7, electric is $109 per booth

• Carpet, additional table and/or chair is available for a separate charge through Academy Rental • Set up is 11 am to 3:30 pm on date of event ONLY! Tear down is from 7:30 pm to 10 pm date of event.

Booth Number Request 1st Choice_____________ 2nd Choice_____________3rd Choice_____________

Payment  Check Enclosed  Invoice Me  Visa/MC/AmEx Name:_____________________________________ Card#__________________________________________ Exp. Date_________ Code ________Zip Code:____________________________________________________ Email Address for Receipt:_____________________________________________________________________ This offer incorporates the terms and conditions on the subsequent attached pages. Exhibitor understands that this application becomes a contract and is binding on both parties on the date last written below when accepted and signed by the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association (GCNKAA). All space is selected by the exhibitor on a first-come, first-served basis, and with GCNKAA’s space confirmation. All pre-planning correspondence from GCNKAA will be sent to the person listed above unless noted below. This document contains the entire Agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior agreements. The terms of this document may not be changed except in writing and signed by the parties.

Name: ______________________________________ Title:__________________________________________ Authorized Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________________________ PRE-PLANNING CONTACT:_____________________________________ Phone: _________________________ EMAIL: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Specifically relating to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Vendor acknowledges the highly contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assumes the risk of exposure or infection by voluntarily attending and exhibiting at the Tradeshow, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, disability, and/or death to Vendor. Vendor understands that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the Tradeshow, or while traveling to or from the Tradeshow, may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of others who may attend the Tradeshow or their families, colleagues, or other with whom they may have contact. Accordingly, Vendor understands and agrees that this release includes any claims arising out of, relating to, or based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association, and each of their employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in the Tradeshow. In addition to all other rules and regulations relating to the Vendor’s attendance at the Tradeshow, Vendor agrees to comply with All COVID-related procedures that may be implemented by the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association and Sharonville Convention Center, including, but not limited to, testing, mask-wearing and social distancing requirements and restrictions on certain activities that carry higher COVID-related risk, in order to protect as much as possible the health and safety of all Tradeshow Vendors. Failure to comply may result in the Vendor’s exclusion from the Tradeshow, and Vendor will not receive a refund of any fees.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:

Booth Number(s): _______ Accepted By:_________ Date:________________ Floorplan:__________ Website:_______ Amount Due:____________ Amount Paid: ________ Check #/CC App: ______ Confirmation: _______

GREATER CINCINNATI NORTHERN KENTUCKY APARTMENT ASSOCIATION EXHIBIT RULES & REGULATIONS 1. AGREEMENT By signing the Exhibit Space Application and Contract, the Exhibitor agrees to abide by these Rules and Regulations and all amendments thereto and the decisions of Show Management. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms “GCNKAA” shall mean the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association, “exhibit hall” shall mean the Sharonville Convention Center, and “Exhibitor” shall mean any company, firm or person who has applied for or been allocated any space at the Exhibit Hall. 2. UNDESIRABLE ACTIVITIES The Exhibitor agrees that his exhibit shall be admitted into the Show and shall remain solely on strict compliance with all the rules herein described. GCNKAA reserves the right to reject, eject or prohibit any exhibit in whole or in part, or any Exhibitor with or without giving cause. GCNKAA’s liability for rejection without giving cause shall be limited to a refund to the Exhibitor of the amount of rental unearned at the time of ejection. However, if an exhibit or Exhibitor is ejected for violation of these rules or any other stated reason (with cause), no return of rental shall be made. Exhibitor shall not exhibit any merchandise other than that specified in the application. 3. BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS Booth selection by Exhibitor is available on a first-come, first serve basis and there is no first right of refusal. GCNKAA’s confirmation of requested booth space is final and shall constitute an acceptance of the Exhibitor’s offer to occupy space. Confirmation will be made only after receipt of the Exhibitor Agreement and the appropriate booth fees. After confirmation, space location may not be changed, transferred, or canceled except upon written request and with the subsequent written approval of GCNKAA. Not withstanding the above, GCNKAA reserves the right to change location assignments at any time, as it may, in its sole discretion, deem necessary. 4. SPACE RENTAL Exhibitor fee includes a 8’x 10’ exhibit space, materials to define exhibit space (pipe & drape), a two-line sign showing Exhibitor’s company name and booth number, one 6’ table with skirting, two chairs and wifi access. No signs or advertising devices shall be displayed outside the exhibit space other than those furnished by GCNKAA. Booth displays not to exceed nine (9) feet in height across the back. No backdrops or booths higher than five (5) feet in height are permitted along the sides of the booth. Booth displays cannot block neighboring booths. Electric, carpet, additional table and chairs, and landlines are available at Exhibitor cost through separate contracted vendor. 5. USE OF DISPLAY SPACE A. Restrictions on Space Rental: Exhibitor may not sub-let, sub-divide or assign his space nor any part thereof, nor purchase multiple booths for the purpose of subletting or assigning to third parties, nor permit in his booth non-exhibiting companies’ representatives without the express written permission of GCNKAA. Only companies or individuals that have contracted directly with GCNKAA shall be allowed on the show floor as an Exhibitor. Failure to comply with this provision shall be sufficient cause for GCNKAA to require the immediate removal of the exhibit and/or the offending Exhibitor at the expense of the Exhibitor. Failure to comply may also result in forfeiture of all further rights to exhibit at future shows sponsored by GCNKAA together with all fees paid. GCNKAA may lease any space so forfeited to another Exhibitor and retain all revenues collected. B. Exhibitor shall design and maintain the general theme and tenor of show. 6. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL GCNKAA reserves the right to fix the time for the installation of the booth prior to the show opening and for its removal after the conclusion of the show. Installation of all exhibits must be fully completed at least 30 minutes prior to the opening of the Show. Failure to adhere to this requirement could restrict Exhibitor’s entry into any future shows produced by GCNKAA. Any space not claimed by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022, may be resold or reassigned without refund. All exhibits and booth materials must be removed by 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. 7. EARLY REMOVAL OF EXHIBITS NOT ALLOWED No exhibit shall be packed, removed or dismantled prior to the closing of the Show without written permission from GCNKAA. If the Exhibitor acts in breach of this provision, it shall pay as compensation for the distraction to the Exhibition’s appearance, an amount equal to one-half of the total space charge for the Exhibitor’s allocated area, in addition to all sums otherwise due under this Agreement. 8. EXHIBITOR APPOINTED CONTRACTORS (EAC) Any exhibitor using an EAC agrees to notify GCNKAA of such appointment and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless GCNKAA, the exhibit facility, and their respective officers, directors, staffs, employees, and agents and all official contractors from any and all liability or losses for any act, complaint, damage, or loss to any other Exhibitor, the exhibit hall, the property of any contractor or any consequential damages arising out of any such act of loss from the time the independent EAC first arrives at the hall until the final move-out is complete. The Exhibitor further agrees that GCNKAA may prohibit the EAC from working in the hall if the EAC does not fully comply with all rules and regulations set forth for them at this event. Any Exhibitor using an EAC agrees to advise its EAC of all rules and regulations. 9. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES A. All demonstrations, sales activities, and distribution of circulars and promotional material must be confined to limits of the Exhibitor’s booth. B. Exchange of money or consummating the sales of goods or services on the exhibit floor is prohibited. Orders may be taken for future delivery only. C. Exhibits which include the operation of musical instruments, radios, sound motion picture equipment, public address systems, or any noise-making machines must be operated so that the noise resulting from there will not annoy or disturb adjacent Exhibitors or their patrons. Exhibitor represents and warrants

that no musical work protected by copyright will be staged, produced or, otherwise, performed via either “live” or “mechanical” means, or by or on behalf of Exhibitor, unless Exhibitor has previously obtained written permission from the copyright owner’s designee (e.g., ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC) for such use. D. Exhibitors are prohibited from displaying any devises or objects in the booth that exceed the height of the back wall (9 ft.) without prior written approval from GCNKAA and the exhibit hall. No backdrops or booths higher than five (5) feet in height are permitted along the sides of the booth. Booth displays cannot block neighboring booths. E. Exhibitors are not allowed to conduct any activities that could be considered an illegal lottery under Ohio law. F. Electrical equipment that is not UL approved may not be used in the exhibit hall. No wiring, installation or spotlights or other electrical work shall be done except by the electrical contractor authorized by GCNKAA or exhibit hall. G. Approval for distribution of food items must be obtained by the Sharonville Convention Center prior to the event. H. Sharonville Convention Center prohibits the use of glitter, confetti guns, fireworks and helium balloons inside their facility. I. Live animals (except service animals) and firearms are prohibited inside SCC. 10. CANCELLATION BY EXHIBITOR The Exhibitor specifically recognizes and acknowledges that GCNKAA will sustain losses if the Exhibitor cancels its exhibit space after it has been assigned and confirmed by the GCNKAA. Due to the difficulty of determining said losses, the Exhibitor agrees to pay the following amounts as liquidated damages, and not as a penalty, all cancellations must be received in writing. Booth cancellations received after November 1, 2021, and prior to February 15, 2022, will be issued a refund minus a $100 administrative fee. Booth cancellations after February 15, 2022, will forfeit all booth fees and will be responsible for full booth payment. Upon cancellation by the Exhibitor, GCNKAA has the right to resell the space and retain all revenue collected. 11. CANCELLATION OR POSTPONEMENT OF SHOW In the event that any unforeseen occurrence shall render the fulfillment of this Agreement impossible by GCNKAA, the parties shall mutually amend or terminate the agreement at GCNKAA’s option. The Exhibitor hereby waives any claim against GCNKAA for damages or compensation. GCNKAA may return a portion of the amount paid for space after deduction of any amounts necessary to cover expenses incurred in connection with the show. Such expenses include, but are not limited to all expenses incurred by GCNKAA as a result of contracts with third parties for services or products incidental to the show, and all overhead expenses attributable to the production of the show. No monies will be returned should the dates or location of the show be changed by GCNKAA, but Exhibitor will be assigned space that the Exhibitor agrees to use under these same rules and regulations. GCNKAA shall not be liable in the event the show is interrupted, canceled, moved or dates changed except as provided herein. 12. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS GCNKAA assumes no responsibility or liability for any of the services performed or materials delivered by official show contractors or other suppliers to the show, their personnel, or their agents. 13. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE A. All property of the Exhibitor remains under its custody and control in transit to and from exhibit facility, during installation and removal, and while it is within the confines of the exhibit facility. Neither GCNKAA, the service contractors, the management of the Sharonville Convention Center nor any of the officers, staff members, or directors of any of the same are responsible for the safety of the property of Exhibitors from theft, damage by fire, accident, vandalism or other causes. The Exhibitor expressly waives and releases any claim or demand he may have against any of them by reason of any damage to or loss of any property of the Exhibitor. B. Exhibitor understands that neither GCNKAA nor any sponsor carries business interruption and property damage insurance coverage for loss or damage of Exhibitor’s property. The Exhibitor agrees to obtain adequate insurance during the dates of the trade show, including move-in and move-out days, and shall be prepared to furnish a certificate of insurance to GCNKAA. 15. ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS GCNKAA has full power to interpret and enforce all regulations of the show and the power to make amendments and/or further regulations, orally or in writing, that are considered necessary for the proper conduct of the show. Such decisions shall be binding on Exhibitors. All Exhibitors agree to be bound by terms of GCNKAA’s agreement with the facility in which the show is held. 16. CONFLICTING MEETING AND SOCIAL EVENTS In the interest of the entire Show, the Exhibitor agrees not to extend invitations, call meetings, or otherwise encourage absence of members, Exhibitors, or invited guests from the educational sessions or exhibit hall during the official hours of the sessions or show. Hospitality suites may not be reserved without prior approval of Show Management. 17. WAIVER Waiver by either party of any term or condition or breach shall not constitute a waiver of any other term or condition or breach of this agreement. The rights of GCNKAA shall not be deemed waived as specifically stated in writing and signed by an authorized representative of GCNKAA. 18. SEVERABILITY In the event any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable then neither the remaining provisions of this Agreement nor other applications of the provisions involved shall be affected thereby.

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Service Order Form

Please fill in and return form via fax, email or mail

Event Information Full Name of Event

Event Date(s)

Firm Name

Booth #

Phone #

Address

Fax#

City

State

Zip

Email Address Authorized By (Print)

Signature

Date

Electric Connections Rates quoted for electrical connections cover only the bringing of service to the booth in the most convenient manner and do not include any special wiring. All wiring and electrical work on exhibitor’s display will be charged on a time and material basis. All equipment must be properly tagged and wired with complete information as to type of current, voltage, phase cycle, horsepower, etc. It is the exhibitor’s responsibility to avoid overloading circuits. All connections will conform to the National Electrical Code, City Code and Building Regulations. Electrical power for lights and displays will be turned on one hour prior to show opening and turned off at show closing. If power is required before or after these times, special arrangements must be made with the SCC Maintenance Engineer.

*All requests received less than 7 days prior to show move in will be charged at floor order rates*

Electrical Connections (Lights, VCR, Etc.) 120 Volt, Single Phase, 60 Hz Ac Advance Order

Floor Order

Outlets to 1000 watts (10 amp) (1 plug-in)

$79

$109

Outlets to 2000 watts (20 amp) (2 plug-ins)

$99

$129

Quantity

Requirements

List Equipment – Lights, CPU, VCR’s, Etc. – 120v.

Total

Motor & Special Electrical Service Connections Indicate Voltage Required for All Electrical Service Quantity

Requirements

Nameplate Information

Amps

Watts Per Leg

208v 1ph

3500

$125

$150

100

11000

$190

$220

3500

$150

$175

7000

$225

$255

100

11000

$285

$315

13000

$285

$315

Extension Cord (Rental Only)

$25

Power Strip (Rental Only)

$25

460v 3ph

Amps

Phase

Floor Order

Voltage

208v 3ph

Voltage

Advance Order

Overnight Add 50%

Neutral

(All prices include labor rates. Standard labor will be charged for cord cap changes.)

Electric Connections Total $

Labor Rates

Labor will be charged in 1-hour increments. (Minimun charge– 1 hour)

Description

Laborer

Electrician Maint Engineer

Regular Hours

$25 per hour

$50 per hour

Holidays

$50 per hour

$75 per hour

Booth Vacuuming

$25 per day

Banner Hanging

$35 per hour (Advanced payment required for all services.)

Labor Total $

Total

Telephone Service Request must be received at least one week prior to event.

Hard Wired Internet Connection: Dedicated Telephone Line Installation: Private Hard Wired SSID/Network:

$125 per line $125 Charge for Outside Line $250 *Requires advance notice of 5 business days

Number of Lines Requested

To Be Used As:

Modem

Direct Call Line

Booth or Room Number

Phone Connections Total $

Compressed Air (Portable Compressor Available On West Wall Only) 90-100 lbs. PSI (Prices Based On 1/4” Line) Request must be received at least one week prior to event. NOTE: If pressure is critical, exhibitor should contact the Sharonville Convention Center Maintenance Engineer.

Quantity

Description

Advance Order

Floor Order

Service Charge for 1st connection

$100

$150

Each additional connection

$100

$150

24 Hour Service Required?

Total

Yes (If yes, add 50% to Compressed Air Total) Compressed Air Connections Total $

Water and Drainage (Available on West and North Wall Only) NOTE: Pressure may vary. No guarantee can be made of minimum and maximum pressures. If pressure is critical, exhibitor should contact Sharonville Convention Center Maintenance Engineer.

Water (Cold) Minimum pressure, 45 PSI; maximum pressure, 60 PSI (Prices based on 1/4” to 1/2” line) Quantity

Description

Advance Order

Floor Order

Service Charge for 1st connection (Drain Not Included)

$105

$140

Each additional connection

$105

$140

Total

Size of Water Line Required:

Drainage 3/4” Drain Line Available Quantity

Description

Advance Order

Floor Order

Service Charge for 1st connection

$85

$125

Each additional connection

$85

$125

Description

Advance Order

Floor Order

Service Charge for one-time fill and drain (up to 500 gallons maximum)

$100

$150

Each additional 500 gallons

$100

$150

Total

One-Time Water Fill, Including Drain Quantity

Total

Water and Drainage Connections Total $

Payment Information Order form and advanced payment must be received 7 days prior to show move-in to qualify for advanced order rates. For floor orders – payment in full must be made prior to services being rendered. Payment accepted in the form of check, money order or credit card.

SERVICE ORDER CHARGES DETAIL: Electric

Labor

Telephone

Compressed Air

Water/Drainage

Total

Please Check One:

Check/Money Order Enclosed Charge Total Amount to Credit Card

Credit Card Information:

Master Card

Visa

American Express

Discover

Card Number Exp. Date Cardholder’s Name Cardholder’s Signature

Security Code

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM

ACADEMY EXPO, 116 MARION ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45215 P: (513) 772-1898 | F: (513) 322-4473 Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association Trade Show March 15, 2022, at the Sharonville Convention Center 1.

Complete form below and fax to (513) 322-4473 or email to Cindy at critchie@academyexpo.com by the DEADLINE for discounted prices. Academy will email or fax a contract and charge slip to confirm receipt of your order. After the deadline, the higher standard prices apply and the equipment is limited as indicated below.

PRE-SHOW DISCOUNT DEADLINE: ORDER BY MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2022

Your Pipe & Drape booth includes one (1) 6 ft. covered and skirted table, two (2) chairs and a booth ID sign. Use this form to order additional equipment.

Complete the following area if you want to rent any ADDITIONAL equipment:

Discounted PRICES

EQUIPMENT

8’ x 30” Table, covered & skirted (show colors) 6’ x 30” Table, covered & skirted (show colors) 6’ TALL Table (40”) cover/skirt (show colors) 8’ TALL Table (40”) cover/skirt (show colors) 30” Round Standard Table with White Linen 30” Round TALL Table with White Linen Any size, plain table (Indicate size: Folding Chair, black Deluxe Convention Chair Padded, Burgundy 6’ x 18” Table, covered & skirted (show colors) 4’ x 24” Table, covered & skirted (show colors) Carpet, per Single booth space-(show colors) Carpet Padding, per Single booth space

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$60.00 $50.00 $70.00 $70.00 $45.00 $60.00 $30.00 $ 6.00 $12.00 $50.00 $45.00 $125.00 $50.00

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After Deadline PRICES

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$120.00 $100.00 $140.00 $140.00 N/A N/A $60.00 $12.00 N/A N/A N/A $250.00 $100.00

(Show color skirting is black, with a white table cover. Show color carpet is black) 4.

Complete payment information: credit card only. All credit cards accepted: Name on Card Credit Card Type Card# Card Expiration Date Card Billing Address, State & Zip

CVV#

Subtotal $ Tax (7.8%) $ Total Due $

Complete information, sign & fax this form: Your Company Name Address City/State/Zip Phone # Fax # Contact Person Email YOUR BOOTH #

Signature

Date

MATERIAL HANDLING/ DRAYAGE INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST 1. You are responsible for contacting a carrier and scheduling your shipment to us. Shipments are NOT accepted at the show site, unless pre-scheduled with Academy. Drayage charges apply. 2. Clearly address each container to: Academy Expo

Greater Cinti & NKY Apartment Assn. “Your Name & Booth Number” 116 Marion Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215 Phone (513) 772-1898 Fax (513) 322-4473

3. Payment must be made by credit card. All credit cards accepted. 4. Total number of containers (#): 5. Rates:

$ 1.00 per pound (Minimum payment required $25.00 for 1-25 lbs.) Total weight of packages shipped to Academy (lbs) : Total amount due($):

6. Your Contact Information Your Company Name: Company Address: Company City/ State/ Zipcode: Phone Number: E-MAIL: Fax Number: Contact Person: Your Booth#: 7. DEADLINE:

All material must arrive on or before Monday, March 7, 2022 Shipments received after the deadline will incur a $125.00 late fee.

8. Academy will store and deliver your container(s) to your booth at the meeting site. We are not responsible for any unpacking, repackaging, setup or breakdown of materials. 9. ***Affix your carriers PREPAID shipping return labels & our “Return Drayage Form” to your returning packages, then CALL your carrier to schedule a pickup from our warehouse on either Thursday, March 16 or Friday, March 17, 2022. 10. Fax this completed, signed form to (513) 322-4473 with your credit card information: CREDIT CARD TYPE CREDIT CARD EXP DATE CREDIT CARD# NAME as it appears ON CARD CVV# BILLING ADDRESS BILLING STATE/ ZIP Person responsible for this information and its execution: Name

Title

Date

Questions? Contact Cindy Ritchie by phone# 513-772-1898 or email: critchie@academyexpo.com

RETURN DRAYAGE FORM MY COMPANY NAME: MY BOOTH#: MY RETURN PACKAGES ARE SHIPPING TO: COMPANY: ATTN: ADDRESS: CITY STATE ZIP: # of boxes returned Approximate total weight. Name of Carrier PLEASE attach your completed, pre-paid shipping labels to each of the packages you are returning, with this form and call your carrier to schedule pickup from Academy Expo.

**** Please be sure to complete this form and attach it, with your pre-paid shipping labels, to your boxes to ensure a prompt return. Questions? Contact Cindy Ritchie by phone# 513-772-1898 or email: critchie@academyexpo.com Academy Expo, 116 Marion Road, Cincinnati, OH 45215 PH# (513) 772-1898, FAX# (513) 322-4473

GREATER CINCINNATI NORTHERN KENTUCKY APARTMENT ASSOCIATION TRADE SHOW BOOTH INFORMATION TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022 | 5 pm to 7:30 pm Sharonville Convention Center – Sharonville, Ohio PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR YOUR BOOTH AND RETURN TO GCNKAA BY THE DEADLINE OF TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022. Company: _________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Nametag Order Information • We would like for all booth exhibitors to have a nametag. We will provide one for you or you are welcome to wear your company nametag. Attendee Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Attendee Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Attendee Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Attendee Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ EXPO GAME INCLUSION • There is no charge for you to be included in the Expo Game. • All exhibitors are automatically included on this game card UNLESS you opt out. • Please be aware that by being included in the expo game, all game participants will need a signature from a company representative at your booth during the show. _____I DO want to be included on the game card _____I DO NOT want to be included on the game card

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Booth Number(s): _________ Accepted By:______________ Date:____________________

Nametags Complete: ______________ Inclusion on Game Card: ___________

FOUR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES YOU NEED TO SECURE TODAY!

VIP SPONSORSHIP: $1000 Each; Limit of 18

• Premier Booth in VIP Row • Carpet provided for your booth • Floor decal in front of your booth signaling you as a VIP • Different color pipe and drape for your booth space • Admittance into the last few minutes of the executive forum to be introduced as a VIP sponsor • Admittance to the VIP ‘lounge’ area for a 30 minute cocktail networking event with the attendees of the executive forum and other key decision makers • Use of VIP ‘lounge’ to meet privately with clients or potential customers outside of the trade show floor throughout the main show hours • GCNKAA is currently researching affordable ways to collect attendee information to be forwarded to all VIPs. • 10 drink tickets • Company logo on event invitations • Full page ad in March 2022 Apartment Advantage • Company logo on floorplan • Signage throughout facility • Company logo on bag • 1 Grand Prize Drawing at their booth .

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities FOOD SPONSORS: $300 each

Returning to the 2022 trade show is free food from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm. Food Sponsors will receive inclusion on promotional pieces and signage at the 2022 trade show. For primary and associate members.

LOGO SPONSORS: $300 each

Due to its success, we will once again be distributing the GCNKAA Tote Bag to the first 500 attendees. Logo sponsors receive inclusion on promotional pieces and company logo on this bag. For associate members only.

BAG SPONSORS: $500 each

Bag sponsors will receive inclusion on promotional pieces and your company logo on the event ‘swag bag.’ For primary members only.

Yes! I want to be a sponsor for the 2022 GCNKAA Trade Show! Company Name

Contact Name

Address

Please select your type of sponsorship and payment information below VIP

Food

Card Number

Logo

Bag

Amount Due

Invoice Me Enclosed

Expiration Date

Credit Card Name on Card

Security Code

Billing Zip Code

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO RESERVING YOUR GCNKAA TRADE SHOW BOOTH AND GETTING THE BEST RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT STEP 1:

STEP 2:

Reserve your booth and submit your complete booth contract to the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association. You can fax this information to 513 407-7868 or email directly to michele@gcnkaa.org. Upon receipt at the GCNKAA offices, a confirmation email will be sent to the trade show representative listed upon contract. Booth price of $800 (or $850 for premier booth) includes one table, two chairs, pipe and drapes and booth sign ONLY. The price will increase to $900 per booth after February 15, 2022.

Order electric and other services from Sharonville Convention Center. Upon receiving your booth confirmation email from the GCNKAA, contact the Sharonville Convention Center at 513-326-6466 or use the Service Order Form found inside this booklet to order your electric and/or other additional hook-ups for your booth. This must be ordered and paid for separately through Sharonville Convention Center. Please note their pricing deadlines. GCNKAA does not supply electric and is not responsible for your ordering and payment.

STEP 3:

STEP 4:

Order additonal tables, chairs and carpet for your booth. Sharonville Convention Center is not carpeted and the exhibit hall has a concrete floor. Upon receiving your booth confirmation email from the GCNKAA, contact Academy Rentals at 513-772-1898, email critchie@academyexpo.com or complete the order form inside this trade show exhibitor information kit. This must be ordered and paid for separately through Academy Rentals. Please note their pricing deadlines. GCNKAA does not supply additional tables, chairs or carpeting and is not responsible for your ordering and payment.

Do you have to ship your booth to the GCNKAA trade show? Sharonville Convention Center does not accept any shipments, however, shipments can be sent to Academy Rentals. Upon receiving your booth confirmation email from the GCNKAA, contact Academy Rentals at 513-772-1898, email critchie@academyexpo.com or complete the order form inside this trade show exhibitor information kit. Fees do apply and this must be paid for separately through Academy Rentals. Please note their pricing deadlines. A Return Drayage Form can also be found inside this kit. GCNKAA is not responsible for your ordering, payment or any materials shipped.

For More Information:

GCNKAA | 7265 Kenwood Road, Ste. 100 | Cincinnati, OH 45236 P: 513 407-8612 | www.gcnkaa.org

GCNKAA NOW SEEKING 2022 OFFICERS INSTALLATION DINNER SPONSORS Reserve your sponsorship now for the 2022 GCNKAA Officers Installation Dinner on Tueday, January 18, 2022, at the Summit Hotel beginning at 5:30 pm. Sponsorship information is listed below: Event Sponsorships for $750 • Reserved Table of 10 • Company Name on Invitation (For companies responding by December 17) • Sponsorship Listing on Website • Sponsorship Listing in Newsletter • Company Listing on All Tables • Company Name on Dinner Media Program Beverage Sponsorships for $200 • Company Name on Invitation (For companies responding by December 17)

• Sponsorship Listing on Website • Sponsorship Listing in Newsletter • Company Listing on All Tables • Company Name on Dinner Media Program Individual tickets for the event are $60 or a reserved table for ten for $650. The 2022 Officers Installation Dinner installs our Ohio Apartment Association (OAA) Trustees, our Apartment Association Outreach (AAO) Board of Directors, our Associate Council, our Board of Directors, Officers and, finally, our 2022 President. Master of Ceremonies is Don Brunner with BRG Apartments and the 2022 National Apartment Association Chairman of the Board. For more details, click here. The Summit Hotel is located at 5345 Medpace Way off the Red Bank Road Exit. More details to follow later.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 5:30 PM DAVE & BUSTER’S $40* PER PERSON *Free admission for all maintenance techs. All paid attendees get a $10 Game Card for use at Dave & Busters.

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The Apartment Association Outreach, Inc. LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT By Jeff March, BRG Apartments, Outreach President

I would like to thank the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association (GCNKAA) membership for its incredible generosity this year in support of the Apartment Association Outreach (AAO). I also want to thank the AAO Board of Directors for their commitment, leadership, volunteerism and financial support to our mission in 2021 (100% Board contribution participation). And lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t share my gratitude for Susan Peck, Patty Braun, Kellie Jones from Jeff March BRG, and, of course, Mark and Rebecca for all of their effort to run our growing program, especially during the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. THANK YOU ALL!! As a result of the 5K 4Rent, the Night Out for Outreach, the launch of Champions for Outreach, and our upcoming Holiday Cheers, our multi-family community will raise more than $350,000 to support our intention to provide basic needs and emergency assistance to families and individuals in crisis. We have been able to help thousands of people in our community, especially through rent assistance and food pantry donations, and I could not be more grateful for your collective generosity. HOLIDAY CHEERS On December 9, we will celebrate the 24th Annual Holiday Cheers Benefit at Kenwood Country Club from 5 pm to 8pm, and proceeds from the event will benefit Outreach. There will be an online silent auction beginning on December 2 and bidding will last for the week prior to Holiday Cheers which will culminate on December 9 with the live auction, Rapid Raffle, Mystery Bags and raffle ticket items. If you would like to donate an item, please contact Michele Klusman at the GCNKAA office at (513) 407-8612 or via email at Michele@ gcnkaa.org. I always look forward to this fun event, and I can’t wait for us to be back together as we close out 2021. Please join me in thanking

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our event chairs Tonya Beckner with Miller Valentine Group and Gerry Johnson with RentPath as well as their dedicated committee of volunteers. AAO ADDITIONAL UPDATES Santa Maria Community Services: On October 12, several members of the AAO Board and staff toured the facilities of Santa Maria in Price Hill to learn more about the important work that this organization does to help those in need in this community. We had great interaction with President and CEO H.A. Musser, Jr., Susan Conrad and other members of Santa Maria’s dedicated team. AAO provides significant rental assistance, and we were pleased to learn about the wrap-around services provided by Santa Maria to lift community members up to provide a more permanent and better life. We are proud to partner with this fine organization, and hope these site visits will lead to an even deeper and more meaningful relationship. Childhood Food Solutions (CFS): On October 13, AAO volunteers went to the Villages at Roll Hill and assembled groceries and Halloween treats to provide to the low income children in the neighborhood. I would like to thank Jamie Thiel of HKC Roofing for working with Lisa Hyde-Miller, the Service Coordinator at Roll Hill and the current Board Chair of CFS, to put this important activity together. AAO was well represented by Tonya Beckner, her daughter Tressie, Heather Denney, Amy Winkelman, and Christine Ryan of Miller Valentine Group, Liz Werner and Susan Peck. CFS works to develop solutions to combat childhood food insecurity, and it provides sacks of groceries to elementary school kids, especially during school breaks in late March, June, July and December when food insecurity is at its worst. We are proud to assist with the important work of this AAO partner. Finally, I wish you and your families a very special Thanksgiving holiday, and I hope we all take the time to enjoy our loved ones and reflect on our many blessings. Thank you for sharing some of your blessings to support the critical work of Apartment Association Outreach, Inc.

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To become a Champion For Outreach, please contact Rebecca McLean, Bob Wahlke or Jeff March. Rebecca@gcnkaa.org - robertwahlke@towneproperties.com - jmarch@brgapartments.com

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MARKETING YOUR COMMUNITY’S POSITIVE RESIDENT EXPERIENCE By Ashley Tyndall, Chief Relationship Officer at Criterion. B

So, you’ve succeeded in creating a relatively positive resident experience at your property, but how do you effectively market it? After all, your property is providing a service, probably the most important service of all: A place to call home. Plus, with the current trend of apartment communities offering resort-style amenities to entice more renters, the service aspect has never been more in play. Or, on the flip side, if your property doesn’t have many amenities, then your staff’s personal touch really needs to shine. Either way, marketing your positive resident experience is key to getting more new leases. Here are a few effective and easy ways to do it: 1. DOCUMENT + SHARE YOUR MOVE-IN PROCESS A seamless move-in process is an important component for a positive resident experience and, therefore, a higher renewal rate. In fact, a Kingsley Associates study found that the renewal rate for residents who were satisfied with the move-in process was 59% higher than the renewal rate for residents who were dissatisfied. There’s no question that prospective residents will love to know that moving into one of your apartments is quick and easy— it may even become the deciding factor to signing a lease. A great way to show an easy move-in process is by documenting a new resident actually moving in from start to finish. You can do this by having the leasing agent take simple videos and pictures of everything. We also recommend getting a few quotes from the resident if possible. Obviously, you will have to secure permission from the incoming resident, but usually a gift card or discount on the first month’s rent will do the trick. However, if you can’t get permission or don’t feel comfortable, you can still document what the general process looks like without a physical resident or have one of your staff stand in. As for marketing this content, an easy way is to share the videos to your Instagram stories and save them all as a “MoveIn Process” highlight. This way, it will permanently stay on your profile and prospective residents can check it out whenever they

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want. You can even refer to it in your social posts, lead emails and tours to continue informing prospects that it’s there. 2. Share Reviews It’s a big win whenever your community receives a positive review online. So, when it comes to pumping up your positive resident experience online, it should be treated as such! It’s time to share every positive review your property receives loud and proud on both social media and your website! For social media, a tool our marketing team loves to use for quick graphics like this is Canva—an incredibly user-friendly graphic design platform. With this tool, you can create a crisp graphic with the review quote in the foreground and property images or other fun design elements in the background. Plus, in Canva, you can upload your property’s brand colors and logo to use in the graphics. It’s incredibly reassuring for prospective residents to see positive reviews when they visit your social media platforms or website. It may also help combat any potential negative reviews they see on Google. 3. POST CONTENT OF RESIDENTS ON PROPERTY There’s nothing more reassuring to someone who’s gearing up to move than seeing residents being actively happy at the community where they’re thinking of living. Seeing real residents living their best life is much more persuasive and impactful than a headline on your website that says. “Live your best life at our property.” To be clear, I’m not knocking a good headline, it’s just helpful to back it up with photo proof. A great way to keep up this strategy is to set a routine where a designated staff member swings by some of the amenities and community areas on certain days to take quick videos or photos of residents utilizing and enjoying the spaces. If you keep finding that you’re not able to capture too many residents “in the moment,” then think about their routines and the times they are most likely to use the amenities. Additionally, when your staff or one of your residents hosts an event, that’s the perfect time to snap away! No Experience Left Behind... No matter how you choose to do it, get the word out that your residents have a positive experience leasing with your community! There’s no question it’s great to advertise your amenities and unique features, but too few properties really market the great service they offer and the level of satisfaction of their current residents. This is a mistake, especially considering how resident experience has become such a hot topic in the industry. Make it your goal this week to implement one new strategy for showing off your happy residents and incredible staff! Ashley Tyndall is Chief Relationship Officer at Criterion.B

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DEVELOPING AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN TO MANAGE SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS By Andrew Ruhland, LinnnellTaylor Marketing

The first component of a preparedness plan is to develop contingencies and solutions with multiple suppliers.  Public safety emergencies such as COVID-19 are challenging for everyone in a multitude of ways. In the rental-housing industry, economic pressures can escalate quickly in times of emergency as the impact on the supply chain becomes more evident.  But quick and confident planning, including having an emergency preparedness system with suppliers in place, can ensure fast access to critical supplies.  During the session, “Developing an Emergency Preparedness Plan to Manage Supply Chain Disruptions” at NAA’s Apartmentalize, various industry professionals discussed how they overcame supply chain challenges by working closely with supplier partners. The first component of a preparedness plan is to develop contingencies and solutions with multiple suppliers.

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“These days, one supplier is just not enough. You’ve got to have backups,” said Andy Haynes, Strategic Growth Director for Avendra LLC. “See who else can provide you the materials you need in case that primary supplier, as much as they want to help you, might not be able to.”  Second, communication is of the utmost importance when it comes to creating a preparedness plan. Panelists advised to have a routine communication plan in place with both suppliers and residents. Lack of communication creates panic, so be sure you can relay crucial information to the right people at the right time.  As the pandemic began, operators across the country faced multiple challenges simultaneously. However, a common challenge that they all shared was the uncertainty of the times and its impact on the supply chain.  “The largest supply chain problem was that this was very unscripted. Nobody knew what environment we were getting into, and that included our suppliers,” said Wais Khairzada, Corporate

Director of Residential Services for The Bozzuto Group. “So primarily for us, and certainly in our multifamily space, the biggest challenge was getting the plexiglass dividers, the masks, all of the PPE supplies and things like that.” Resolving supply chain challenges entailed different approaches, but it was establishing and maintaining multiple relationships with corporate and local suppliers that really kept operations moving.  “The relationships with our vendors across the country were a huge proponent of navigating COVID and what our orders looked like,” said Kayt Watts, Director of National Accounts at Advanced Catastrophe Technologies, Inc. “Because ACT was proactive when the Pacific Northwest was being hit, we automatically started making those phone calls to the rest of the country and asked what their turnaround time was. We basically planned for the worst and hoped for the best.”  Emergencies change perspectives on what it means to be prepared, and insurance is a part of preparedness that many operators took for granted pre-pandemic. “Know the devil in the details of your insurance policies,” said David Abbenante, President of HRI Management. “We’ve spent weeks, if not months sometimes, analyzing our insurance policies and getting prepared. You’re always now going to think of opportunities or concerns as it relates to this pandemic well in advance.”  Old practices don’t always hold up with changing times and the challenges that arise. Operators should learn from previous challenges and create new practices when developing an emer-

gency preparedness plan, according to the panel. “We’ve got several preparedness manuals in place, whereas we didn’t have a manual format before. There’s also very robust communication plans in place,” Khairzada said.  Panelists noted that implementing an effective preparedness plan consists of four parts: Have a written plan. A written plan should be stored where other team members can access it and find the key information and protocols necessary to handle an emergency if your point of contact is unavailable. Gain the commitment of your supply partners. Foster and maintain supplier relationships and communicate who they are so that team members are aware, avoiding scammers who are attempting to take advantage of emergency situations. Ensure your onsite teams understand the plan. Having a plan is crucial, but team members being familiar with and knowing the plan is just as important. Review and revise your plan at least annually. Things change, like new team members coming onboard or regulations evolving. An annual review will help your plan stay relevant as changes occur.  “When you are expecting the worst and you have those plans in place, it’s so much better when things are going smoothly because you’re doing it with the confidence that if something goes wrong, you’re ready,” Haynes said. Andrew Ruhland is a Junior Account Executive and Assistant Content Writer for LinnellTaylor Marketing.

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