June 2013 • Vol. 50 No. 6
The Official PublicaTiOn Of The arizOna MulTihOusing assOciaTiOn
AMA Honors Multifamily Communities and Leaders at Annual Tribute Awards
By AMA
The multihousing industry has had a remarkable year of renewed optimism. The Arizona Multihousing Association brings apartment industry leaders together for one night a year at its annual Tribute Awards Gala to celebrate the successes of the teams, individuals, volunteers and communities that are best in class. In early May, a sold out crowd of more than 1,260 industry leaders gathered for the annual Tribute Gala to learn who would be honored as the best individuals, teams, and communities in Arizona. These winners were judged in a competitive judging process and the 22 winners were selected from the more than 450 statewide nominations. This year, the AMA added a few new categories including one for best renovated property. “Local apartment operators are making some Continued on page 8
Tucson AMA Hosts a “Crazy” Good Time By Joanna Grassinger, AMA In early April, Tucson golfers showed off their craziest pants at the 2013 AMA Tucson Crazy Pants Tour presented by For Rent Media Solutions. Association president Tom Simplot welcomed the golfers to the El Conquistador Country Club and used a t-shirt cannon to launch shirts and other gear to the participants.
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This annual gathering always brings together old and new friends on the course. Golf hole sponsors created an energetic ambiance for the day dressed in themed costumes to entertain the foursomes. Working under the leadership of the dedicated AMA golf committee, this popular event drew more than 200 total participants. Continued on page 9
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AMC Draws Members to Chuparosas By James Tunnell, AMA The April 11th meeting of the Associate Members’ Council (AMC) was a wonderful success for all involved. Kristen Troyer and the crew from Allison-Shelton’s Chuparosas in Chandler pulled out all the stops to welcome AMA Associate members to their beautiful property located at 2222 South Dobson Drive. From the time members arrived, they could feel the Allison-Shelton “difference.”
Members were graciously greeted by Kristen and her team, or any one of the three Allison-Shelton principals in attendance. Pam Shelton, Vicki Allison and Tom Shelton even brought Mike Harbo, their Director of Purchasing, to make the event complete. The meeting was held poolside and the Associate member attendees were treated to a bit of a “flashback” Continued on page 2