John Garza
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2019 Board of Directors
GNAA News & Events / May 2019
Chairman-Elect Zac Ward, CPM® Vice-Chairman Stacey Holt, CAM® Secretary/Treasurer Tracey Crowe, CAM® Immediate Past Chairman Andrew Klahn, CAPS®, NALP®, HCCP®, CAM® Managers Representative Gia Suastegui Maintenance Representative Ron Koman Supplier Representative JD Wright Management Directors Anne Adams, CAM®, NALP® Melanie Brink, CAM® Chloé Evans Tina Hamor Sully Lemmons, CAM®, CPM® Stephanie Liston, CAM®, CAPS® Katherine Morrow, CAM® Jenn Mulholland Lori Torres, CAM® Dee Wilson Maintenance Directors Diane Mason, CAMT®, CPO® Dale Smith, CAMT®, CPO® Supplier Directors Valerie Hirsbrunner Jennifer McCoy, Esq. Loyd Owen Dwayne Rawls Lacey Smithson, NALP® IREM Representative Richard Wright, CPM® MDHA Representative Norman Deep Legal Advisor M. Wesley Hall
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Chairman Stephanie Burns, CAM®, NALP®, CAPS®
President Diane Carter Director of Education & Events Ginny Johnson
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Finance Connie Morris
Active Past Chairmen Mary Bradley Brad Cather, CPM®, HCCP®, SHCM® Kirby Davis Faye Ellis, CPM® Diana English Andy Gass, ARM® Barbara Haynes Shelley James, CAM®, CAPS®, CPM® Tammy Lee, CAM® Chari Lewis, CAM®, CAPS®, CPM® Stacy L. Molen, CAM® Nancy Morris Linda Page, CPM®, ARM® Ellen Parker Susan Sherfield, CPM® Lisa Swick, CAPS® Rita Wilkinson, CPM®, ARM® Joyce Wolfe
It’s the Law Checking “Legal Status” of Residents Was Discriminatory If I could write a book… Stories from your colleagues in the industry Tech Tip The Name of the Game: Security! In the Spotlight The Trade Show: An Example of Participation at Its Finest
Association News
Director of Communications & Marketing Scott Meert
Statistics Bobbi Turner, ARM®
Now Featuring 2019 Education Sponsors
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About the Cover 2019 Education Sponsors
Cover photo by Penny Rawls Photography
Annual Golf Tournament Boot Scootin’ Bogey May General Membership Meeting What It Takes To Be Successful New Members Welcome! May Educational Opportunities HVAC Certification, Social Media, Drywall Repair Legal Issues for Maintenance Professionals Sexual Harassment, Fair Housing Issues Middle Tennessee Events in May Mark your calendar for these fun events! May Networking Opportunities Managers & Maintenance Luncheons, General Membership Slide Into Summer Fun Help the children of the Nashville Rescue Mission Calendar Something Special Noted on the Calendar
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It’s the Law
Checking “Legal Status” of Residents Was Proof of Discrimination In September 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that residents of a mobile home park in Fairfax, Virginia, established a prima facie case for discrimination under fair housing laws because they were disparately impacted by their landlord’s policy of requiring documentation that they were legally in the country. The Virginia landlord in this case required, as part of his leasing and annual renewal process, that all individuals over 18 who live at the park must present either: (1) an original Social Security card, or (2) an original Passport, original U.S. Visa and original Arrival/Departure Form (I-34 or I-94W), which showed legal status in the United States. Prior to 2015, the landlord only enforced the policy against the leaseholder. However, in mid-2015, the landlord required the documentation from all residents over the age of 18. When one or more residents had not complied with the policy, the landlord gave the resident notice that the leaseholder had 21 days to cure the violation, or 30 days to vacate. These notifications were addressed to the entire household, including tenants who had complied with the policy. The landlord also converted these leases to month-to-month leases, and charged residents an additional $100 for each month a non-complying resident did not vacate the lot. The landlord increased the penalty on June 1, 2016, to a $300 per month surcharge. Four Latino couples who lived in the mobile home park with their children sued the landlord for violations of the Fair Housing Act. The four men were all non-citizen Latinos of Salvadoran or Bolivian national origin. The four males each had a Social Security number and provided the documentation to the landlord. The ten children living with the parents were all U.S. citizens. However, the four females could not satisfy the policy because each female was an illegal immigrant.
In mid-2015, when the landlord began enforcing the Policy’s requirement that all adult tenants provide the required documentation, the four female plaintiffs attempted to use alternative methods to comply with the policy, including providing their U.S. government-issued Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers, which residents alleged can be used to run background checks and credit reports. The landlord declined to accept any alternative forms of identification. In their Complaint, the residents alleged that the landlord’s policy violates the Fair Housing Act because it “is disproportionately ousting Hispanic or Latino (‘Latino’) families from their homes and denying them one of the only affordable housing options in Fairfax County, Virginia.” To support their argument, the residents provided statistical evidence of the “strong link between the undocumented immigrant population and the Latino population” to demonstrate that “a policy that adversely affects the undocumented immigrant population will likewise have a significant disproportionate impact on the Latino population.” These statistics included that Latinos constitute 64.6% of the total undocumented immigrant population in Virginia, and that Latinos are ten times more likely than non-Latinos to be adversely affected by the policy, as undocumented immigrants constitute 36.4% of the Latino population in Virginia compared with only 3.6% of the non-Latino population. On April 18, 2017, the district court granted the landlord’s motion for summary judgment as to the fair housing claim considering only a claim under the disparate-treatment theory of liability. In addition, the district court held that the females’ legal status precluded them from making a prima facie showing of disparate impact. The residents appealed. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit disagreed with the lower court. It held that the residents had made out a prima facie case for disparate impact discrimination. Additionally, the female tenant’s legal status did not exclude them from the protections of the Fair Housing Act. The case was sent back to the lower court for further proceedings. continued on p. 19
by Angelita Fisher, Attorney at Law Law Office of Angelita E. Fisher
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What it takes to be successful Speaker:
bob bethel
author at smith publicity inc. managing director special assets management, llc
General Membership Meeting Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Registration: 11:00 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Airport Marriott 600 Marriott Dr. Nashville 37214 FEATURED MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
Cost: $37/person
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
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RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Space is limited. All reservations not canceled three working days prior to the event will be billed to your account.
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New Members Management Companies BH Management Lynne Sutton 1211 Bell Rd., Unit 175 Antioch, TN 37013 515-645-9268 lsutton@bhmanagement.com Referred by: Andy King
Apartment Communities
1810 Belcourt Justin McGregor 1810 Belcourt Ave . Nashville, TN 37212 36 apartment homes 615-495-8872 1810belcourt.mgr@ram-mgt.com RAM Partners, LLC Referred by: Management company already a member Annandale Debra Myers 1307 Westlawn Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37128 302 apartment homes 615-617-9972 annandale@annandaleapts.com MRC Development Referred by: Tyler Ellis Belcourt Park Meg Marchbanks 1710 Belcourt Ave. Nashville, TN 37212 76 apartment homes 615-203-6957 village21.mgr@ram-mgt.com RAM Partners, LLC Referred by: Management company already a member Bell’s Bluff Cindy O’Saile 7600 Cabot Dr. Nashville, TN 37209 402 apartment homes 629-215-8180 bellsbluffmgr@elmingtonpm.com Elmington Property Management Referred by: Management company already a member
Village 21 Meg Marchbanks 1620 21st Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37212 101 apartment homes 615-320-1021 village21.mgr@ram-mgt.com RAM Partners, LLC Referred by: Management company already a member
Suppliers
319 Construction Melvin & Amanda McCardell 10930 Newtown Rd. Unionville, TN 37180 615-542-4546 319construction@gmail.com General contracting; welding; fencing; concrete repair Referred by: Self-referral ALL - Fitness Solutions Joshua Faucher 165 Fair Oaks Dr. Oakland, TN 37206 615-969-8369 joshfaucher@yahoo.com Fitness equipment: Sales, repair, maintenance, moving & installation Referred by: Jason Tilley Child Forms/Playground Packages Dale Readling 110 Charleston Dr., Suite 106 Mooresville, NC 28117 866-628-0727 info@playgroundpackages.com Playground equipment & dog park equipment Referred by: Self-referral/website
DPM of Nashville Pam Butler 1008-B Old Tree Ct. Nashville, TN 37210 615-780-2136 pam@dpmcare.com Carpet & hard surface cleaning; upholstery cleaning; high surface cleaning Referred by: Bridget Opfer Just Box It Kimberly Ivery 680 Tennessee Blvd. Lebanon, TN 37087 615-440-0133 kimberly@iveryrealestate.com Storage units & moveable storage Referred by: Self-referral PROffutt Limited Partnership (PLP) Ted Sanders 520 Main Ave., 12th Floor Fargo, ND 58103 701-551-0354 tsanders@rdoffut.com Developer services Referred by: Self-referral Solitude Lake Management Bethany Thompson 3656 Trousdale Dr., Suite 450 Nashville, TN 37204 888-480-5253 info@solitudelake.com Lake & pond management; fisheries management Referred by: Self-referral Wehby Plumbing Charlie Wehby 2703 Grandview Ave. Nashville, TN 37211 615-255-7424 charlie@wehbyplumbing.com Plumbing services Referred by: Andy King
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May Educational HVAC Certification
Thursday, May 9 9:00 am to 5:00 pm – Test is May 15 at 9:00 am The last HVAC Certification course for the year is just a few days away. The GNAA Education Committee has changed things up a bit to give the attendees the best possible opportunity for a successful certification. May 9 will be a full day of instruction covering everything you will need to know about the EPA Certification Exam. May 15 is scheduled for the testing date. The day will begin with a practice test followed by some time to discuss and clarify any “hot spots” that proved to be a little tough on the practice run. The certification exam will be given once everyone is confident they are prepared. An important thing to remember is that distributors can sell regulated refrigerants only to a Section 608 certified technician. Contact the GNAA office to sign up today. @
Sell Your Brand on Social Media! Tuesday, May 14 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
Calling all Social Media Gurus! Want to know how to build your business using Social Media? We have the course for you! Allison Zong with Lincoln Property Company has won a National Award for Social Media Marketing and we are lucky to have her in our own backyard – she will be going over the best tactics to use Social Media platforms to your advantage. Join us on Tuesday, May 14 for three hours of awesome information on how to promote your company!
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Opportunities Drywall Hands-on Pop-up Class: Methods and Tips for Great Patching and Texturing Tuesday, May 21 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
One of the most common, yet most challenging, tasks our maintenance teams need to tackle is fixing damage to a unit’s drywall. The folks at Wheeler, Inc. will once again be sharing their expertise when it comes to mastering the art of drywall repair. This short class includes a continental breakfast and some true hands-on practice in fixing drywall issues. Member cost is $99 per person and they will receive 3 CECs. Hope to see the room full of eager learners!
HVAC Hands-on Training: Refrigerant Charging and Troubleshooting Thursday, May 30 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Jim Fox from HVAC Techline is one of the best instructors in the industry and we are very lucky to have him as a Member with us. Jim will be conducting a training class on Refrigerant Charging and Troubleshooting on Thursday, May 30 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the GNAA Education Room. This course is for all levels of Maintenance personnel. Jim is happy to help with any questions your team may have and instruct all they will need to know in this area of repairs. Get your teams signed up today for a full day of education and 6 CEC’s logged into the books.
Great to be a part of the GNAA! GNAA was recently recognized by the Nashville Rescue Mission for our dedication and commitment to their organization. We are so proud of our work with the Slide Into Summer Event and all that our members do for the community!
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Alice, Oakwell Farms; Sabrina, Timberland Partners
Stephanie & Dale welcome you to Maintenance Mania!
Jay, Lincoln Property Company; Don, HD Supply
Are you all excited to be here?
Who’s ready to compete?
Terron, L.I.C.R.A.-Nashville; Dwayne & Brandon, Wheeler, Inc.
Zac, Freeman Webb; Brian, R3 Contractors
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The Timberland Partners Team
Amy, High 5 Residential; Diane, Vertis Green Hills; Jeff, Grand Oak at Town Park
Annie & Melanie, The Monroe; Wes, Aertson Midtown; Laura, Lincoln Property Company
IMT Residential represen
Team Greystar in the house!
When disaster strikes, an expertly trained emergenc
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Jeremy, RAM Partners; Adam, Sherwin Williams Paint; Chris, The Monroe
Competitors enjoying some lunch
Jorge, Freeman Webb; Donnie, The Knolls; Alberto, Real Floors
Kidde Fire & Carbon Monoxide Safety Installation Sponsored by Contractors, Inc.
Pam & Jay, HD Supply; Rochelle, Willow Pointe
FluidMaster DuoFlush Toilet Conversion Sponsored by L.I.C.R.A.-Nashville
The Lighthouse Property Management Team
Rusty, RAM Partners
Annette, Mallards Landing; Kenya, Lighthouse Property Management
cy response team makes all the difference.
115 • Office: 615-224-9775 • 24/7 Emergency Response 800-613-9279
Legal Issues For
Maintenance Professionals Sexual Harassment • Fair Housing
Tuesday, June 4
9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
GNAA Education & Training Room
Members - $99 per person Non-members - $198 per person
Approved for 4 CEC’s
Register ONLINE at www.gnaa.org!
Speaker: Angelita Fisher The Law Office of Angelita Fisher Thank You 2019 Education Sponsors!
Brookside Properties • Elmington Property Management • Ferguson Facilities Supply • First Call Freeman Webb Companies • Law Office of Hall & Associates Law Office of Jennifer McCoy • L.I.C.R.A - Nashville • Lighthouse Property Management • Lincoln Property Company Universal Media Group • Valet Living • Wheeler, Inc.
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Middle Tennessee Events in May Nashville Spring Craft Fair May 3-5 • Centennial Park
The Nashville Spring Craft Fair will host 200+ juried artists who will be showcasing and selling oneof-a-kind, finely crafted artworks. It will also include art demonstrations, kids hands-on activities, delicious food and much more. Free admission. Hours: Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Mothers and Daughters Cupcakes and Tea
May 4 • Lane Agri Park - Farmer’s Market Bldg, 315 John R. Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro
There will be more than 90 vendors selling their wares. Enjoy free cupcakes and tea. Free admission. Hours: 10am-4pm
Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival May 11 • Downtown Portland
The 78th annual Strawberry Festival will include a golf tournament, carnival, farmer’s market, wrestling event, kids area, free live music, storytelling, festival parade, mascot race and much more. There will be an array of vendors selling craft items, strawberries, food and more. Hours: 7am-9:30pm
Centerville Arts and Crafts Fair
May 11 • Centerville Courthouse Square
The Keg County Arts and Crafts Fair will feature crafters and artisans selling handmade/handcrafted items. You’ll also find jams, jellies and salsas, baked bread and fried pies, wood-turned items as well as bird houses and feeders, soaps and lotions, a wide variety of jewelry, sewn items and much more. Also, enjoy a variety of eats from food vendors. Free admission and parking. Hours: 9am-4pm
Bellevue Picnic
May 18 • Red Caboose Park
The 42nd annual Bellevue Picnic will feature music, entertainment, pony rides, bouncy house, rides, dog adoption, arts and crafts vendors, food, fireworks display and much more. Hours: 10am-7pm
Nashville Flea Market – A Day in the Sun May 24-26 • The Fairgrounds Nashville
Explore vendor booths and shop for antiques, hardware, live fruit trees and shrubs, gardening and yard art, rugs, Amish furniture, fresh honey, monogramming, patio furniture and much more. Hours: Fri 8am-5pm; Sat 7am-6pm; Sun 7am-4pm
Middle Tennessee Fiber Festival
May 24-25 • Dickson County Fairgrounds, Dickson
The 12th annual Fiber Festival will feature knitting, crocheting, spinning, weaving, felting and more. The festival also includes more than 40 classes and fiber-related vendors. Hours: Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm
Ayerwaves Underground Music Festival May 31-June 2 • Nashville – Further Farms
The 4th annual Music Festival will feature live performances by independent musicians from around the world. Food will be available for purchase.
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May’s GNAA
Networking Opportunities Managers Luncheon May 8, 2019
GNAA Offices @ 12:00 pm
Managing Change for Residents
Professional Service with a Personal Touch Dwayne Rawls
(615) 860-5411 • Mobile 533-8474 Fax 860-1004 Wheeler, Inc.
3868 Dickerson Pike, Suite 200 • Nashville, TN 37207
Speakers: Lee Mollette II
Thank you to our sponsors!
A-1 Concrete Leveling The Hill Law Firm • Music City Removal Ready Fitness • Reliable Roofing Window City • Wright Construction
Maintenance Luncheon May 15, 2019
NATURAL DOG PARK PRODUCTS
Hermitage Smorgasbord @ 12:00 pm Speaker: Barry Westbrook, DocAir
Thank you to our sponsors! Artisent Flooring • DocAir Get a Grip • Nashville Plywood USS - United Structural Systems
General Membership May 22, 2019
Nashville Airport Marriott @ 11:00 am
What It Takes to Be Successful
Speakers: Bob Bethel, Author and Businessman
Thank you to our sponsors!
GymsForDogs.com sales@GymsForDogs.com 800-931-1562
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A to Z Renovation, Repair and Roofing DocAir • Ferguson Facilities Supply Floors First • JRC Pet & Playground Products Reliable Roofing
If I could write a book… Maybe I need to yell louder?
I hadn’t been in the industry very long and was still kind of green, so one day my boss put me in charge of getting serial numbers off all appliances in all units for insurance purposes. This included the range, refrigerator, dishwasher, water heater, HVAC system and garbage disposal. This was a 444-unit complex and you had to crawl under the sink in about half of them to get the serial number off the disposal because it was on the backside. We had one floor plan that was very large (this tells you how long ago this was!) at about 1900 sq./ft. and the bedrooms were in the far back. I did the usual – knocked three times, cracked open the door and yelled “Maintenance,” entered the apartment and yelled “Maintenance!” a few more times. No one was home, or so I thought, and I went about my business. I was lying on my back on the kitchen floor with my upper body and head under the sink to read the serial number on the disposal when the phone in the kitchen rang (again, this shows how long ago this was as most people at the time only had one phone). All of a sudden I heard footsteps and peered out from under the sink to see a fully stark naked woman standing there. In a very awkward moment, I looked at her, she looked at me and started laughing hysterically. She turned and ran back down the hallway while saying, “Can you get that for me?” I answered the phone and a male voice asked if So-and-So was there. I put the phone aside and yelled down the hallway, “Is your name So-and-So?” She said yes and I said, “The phone’s for you.” I quickly left after that. Towards the end of the day, I was called up to the office by my manager. There was an angry husband sitting in his office wanting to know what I was doing fooling around with his wife! –mark fiscus, freeman webb
Be Careful What You Wear to Dinner!
I had plans to attend dinner downtown with the owner of my property and my boss. I took an Uber so that I could have a glass of wine. The Uber driver on the way home noticed my uniform jacket and proceeded to tell me that we were evicting him! He hoped there was something I could do because it was ridiculous that he was only a month late and it was his roommate’s fault. I then realized that he had my home address. I don’t know that I have ever been so thankful to be let out of an Uber! –stephanie liston, lighthouse property management
Storm Trooper in Dark Countertop Places
One time I went to a unit to measure a countertop. I was informed the resident was home but hard of hearing. Upon knocking and “Maintenance” or “Mate-nance” shouting at the door, I used the key to enter the unit. Upon entry, an alarm sounded and the unit was dark, indicating to me most likely no one was home. The alarm subsided and it took a minute to find the light switch as it was covered by a shelf that butted up to the door. Most of the walls were covered by shelves that reached the ceiling and were filled with Star Wars memorabilia. All windows were also covered with black sheets so the apartment was still pretty dark after turning on the light. Once the light was on, I stepped in and pulled the front door back to be scared out of my mind. I screamed with my heart already racing due to the alarm episode and continuation of dark ambience surrounding me; the dark hallway now in my direct view had a life-size storm trooper staring me down. I was not sure if this was a person dressed in uniform or costume. Upon further observation from the entrance area, the storm trooper was just a life size cut-out pinned to the wall. I didn’t tarry there for long…I had my fill of dark countertop places. –bridget opfer, contractors, inc.
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Community Service Event
SLIDE into SUMMER FUN! for the Women & Children of
Help the children of the Women’s Campus enjoy a little summer fun!
Saturday, June 22nd 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Charlie Daniels Park, Pavillion 3, Mt. Juliet, TN We are back at the park! Volunteers need to arrive by 9 a.m. as guests will arrive by 10 a.m.
Donate to support the event... any amount is appreciated!
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Tech Tip
The Name of the Game: Security! by JD Wright, Universal Media
One of the things we should all pay close attention to at our properties is making sure the staff and residents feel safe. Safety is something that everyone should feel, whether at their home or at their job. Most communities have everything from gates to access controls to video surveillance. Have you taken the time to make sure your security systems are functioning the way they should? There are a few things we need to make sure we do when we have a video surveillance system in place – the first is to make sure that it is posted. Any entrance doors on the property that have video cameras on them are required to have stickers on the door notifying people that the property is under video surveillance. The next item is super important – make sure your cameras are placed correctly. This isn’t as crucial on a garden-style
property as it is on high-rises and mid-rises. Your cameras can capture your property, the sidewalk and the road as long as your camera doesn’t have a clear line of sight into someone else’s property or residence. Be very careful to pay attention to where your exterior cameras are facing – if there is another property close by, make sure your camers are not in any way facing anyone’s windows or doors on the adjacent property. You could be setting yourself up for a lawsuit, and you definitely don’t want that. So make sure you can see only your property and that it is clearly marked that you have cameras and video surveillance. Let’s just make sure that in our efforts to protect ourselves and our residents that we are doing everything legally.
It’s the Law, cont. from p. 7 Since the residents have established their prima facie case, the landlord will now be allowed to “state and explain the valid interest served by their policies.” If the landlord meets this burden, the residents will be allowed to “prov[e] that the substantial, legitimate, nondiscriminatory interests supporting the challenged practice could be served by another practice that has a less discriminatory effect.” In this case, the landlord’s position was that this information was necessary to confirm the identity of the applicants, to perform credit and criminal background checks, to minimize loss from eviction, to avoid potential criminal liability for harboring illegal aliens, and to underwrite leases. These arguments may be difficult for the landlord if the residents had been living there for years without incident of criminal activity or non-payment of rent. Additionally, in 2011 a Court of Appeals held that when a landlord rents to an illegal immigrant, he/she is not “harboring” the illegal immigrant and the rental does not violate federal law. The landlord did not bring the illegal residents to this country. The landlord did not hide the residents from the state or federal government. The landlord did nothing to prohibit the federal or state government from apprehending the residents, and did not lend assistance in procuring any illegal documents. In sum, landlords with policies requiring an applicant or resident to provide proof they are legally in the country need to get ready for a challenge. Be sure you have a provable business reason for the policy and make sure there are no other less discriminatory ways to meet the needs of the company.
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In the Spotlight
The Trade Show
An Example of Participation at Its Finest by Dwayne Rawls, Wheeler, Inc.
The Greater Nashville Apartment Association Trade Show is an excellent way for you to participate in the GNAA. Want to be a part? There are two things for you to consider.
as choosing a venue, choosing a theme for the Trade Show each year, reviewing booth pricing for the following year, and food choices each year.
Number 1: Attend the Trade Show.
History has shown us that active participation helps make this event successful. The team of Joyce Wolfe and Jill Carpenter led the committee for many of the past years. Under their leadership, the committee evaluated the Trade Show and helped make the changes that have made the show such a success today. Some examples:
The Trade Show is coming up on August 15, and this year’s theme is “Where the Magic Happens!” This is one of the most well attended events of the year.
Number 2: Join the Trade Show Committee.
The Trade Show Committee is a great place for you to help make decisions that will impact the success of the Trade Show itself, and the success of your organization at the event. The Trade Show is put together each year by the Trade Show Committee. This year’s committee is co-chaired by Jennifer McCoy and Jenn Mulholland. They are glad to have you join and participate on the committee. To join, simply call the GNAA office and ask to have your name added to the attendees list. The GNAA will send an email that includes the date, time and location of the next meeting. The committee meetings occur monthly and are held at the GNAA office. They take about an hour. The committee is tasked with planning the logistics of the event to ensure a successful show for all members. The volunteers on this committee make an impact. As you participate you will be involved in making decisions, such
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Venues In the past, the Trade Show has been held at the State Fairgrounds, the Embassy Suites Hotel, LP Field (go Titans!), the Gaylord Convention Center, and the Gaylord Events Center (where they hold the ICE! show each year). Food Some of the early Trade Shows in the 90’s involved everyone pitching in to bring a dish to share for the food. Now decisions concerning food at the event involve a few more details. Attendance Early Trade Shows with attendance of 100 people and 20 booths have turned into a Trade Show with 150 booths and over 1,000 attendees! Come to the Trade Show and lend your support. Join the committee and volunteer your expertise – we would love to have you!
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Golf Tournament Sponsors* 1pm
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Golf Tournament
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Maintenance Mania Winners
A.O. Smith Water Heater Installation Winners Sponsored by Johnstone Supply
FluidMaster DuoFlush Toilet Conversion Winners Sponsored by L.I.C.R.A.-Nashville
Smart Comfort by Carter Air Conditioner Repair Winners – Sponsored by Chadwell Supply
Kidde Fire & Carbon Monoxide Installation Winners Sponsored by Contractors, Inc.
KwikSet Key Control Deadbolt Test Winners Sponsored by Wright Construction
Frigidaire Ice Maker Installation Winners Sponsored by Lincoln Property Company
Smart Burner Heating Element Installation Winners – Sponsored by Pye-Barker
People’s Choice for Race Car; Stephanie, NTS Development
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