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Maintenance of The Year & Western Party I would like to Thank all who attended our annual Western Party at Cattleman’s ! It was a blast! The musical chairs for kids and adults had me laughing so hard my stomach ached!

The entire event was a great success with over 750 in attendance and the weather provided for an absolutely beautiful evening!

-Eric Heller El Paso Apartment Association President

association events calendar industry news local award winners and much more!

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Ca le nd ar of Even ts OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

tueSday, october 9th PRODUCTS & SERVICES 8:30 – 10 a.m.

Association Classroom

thurSday, noveMber 8th EFT – How to Handle the Media 3:30 pm - 5 pm Association Classroom

Saturday, deceMber 8th 12 – 4 p.m.

CHRISTMAS FAIR Lee & Beulah Moore Children’s Home

thurSday, october 11th 12:00 – 1p.m.

PROGRAMS Association Classroom

WedneSday, noveMber 14th 12 – 2 p.m.

THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON/ NALP & IRO OF THE YEAR

tueSday, deceMber 18th 8:30 – 10 am IROC – BREAKFAST MIXER Association Classroom

3:30 – 4:30 EFT – KNOW YOUR LEASE Association Classroom EFT Members – Free General Members - $60.00 1 - CEC

thurSday, noveMber 15th 8:30 – 10 a.m.

IROC Webinar Association Classroom

WedneSday, auguSt 15th 8:30 – 10 a.m.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING Association Classroom

WedneSday, october 17th 8:30 – 10 a.m.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING Association Classroom tuesday, october 23rd 8:30 – 10 a.m.

IROC Association Classroom Wednesday, october 24th 8:30 – 10 a.m.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Association Classroom 12:00 – 1p.m.

PROGRAMS Association Classroom thursday, october 25th 12 – 1:30 p.m.

ALLIANCE OF ASSOCIATIONS El Paso Club

WedneSday, noveMber 21St 8:30 – 10 a.m.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING Association Classroom WedneSday, noveMber 28th 8:30 – 10 a.m.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Association Classroom 12 – 1 p.m.

PROGRAMS Association Classroom thurSday, noveMber 29th 12 – 1:30 p.m.

ALLIANCE OF ASSOCIATIONS El Paso Club 3:30 – 4:30 EFT – FAIR HOUSING Association Classroom EFT Members – Free General Members - $60.00

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12 – 1 p.m.

PROGRAMS Association Classroom thurSday, deceMber 27th 12 – 1:30 p.m.

ALLIANCE OF ASSOCIATIONS El Paso Club

2012/2013 Board of Directors President: eric heller Associated Properties vice President: angelica Zuniga Abacus Mgt.-Caprock Apts.

Secretary: nena Franco, caM,caPS treasurer: demetrio Jimenez Tropicana Properties President elect: K.c.griffen Integrity Asset Management Past President: Kristin Sizemore Bohannon Development executive director Rick Soto, CAPS,CPO,ARM Product & Services directors andy acosta Ferguson Enterprises Salvador hernandez Greater El Paso Apartment Guide directors nora aguilar Case & Associates barbara askins El Paso Disposal Matt bohannon Bohannon Development Mary cardenas EP Hacienda Group, Inc. Jim erickson Clarita Apartments charlee enriquez Case & Associates Jessica Lazcano Sunridge Mgt. Group Jennifer Martinez Acclaim Asset Mgt coMMIttee chaIrS: aFFordabLe houSIng coMMIttee Demetrio Jimenez aWardS coMMIttee co - chairs: Liz Godfrey, Cindy Salinas buILdIng coMMIttee Roy Jurado coMMunIcatIonS coMMIttee Sylvia Gonzalez coMMunIty ServIce coMMIttee Debbie Christensen educatIon coMMIttee Melanie Bailey FInance coMMIttee Maurice Kropp governMent reLatIonS coMMIttee Jim Erickson IndePendent rentaL oWnerS coMMIttee Marcia Heller MeMberShIP coMMIttee Trish Espinoza PrograMS coMMIttee Co-Chairs: Erin Masters, Marc Green

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welcome!

President’s State of the Association Address

Season’s Greetings! The year is off to a great success and I would like to thank all the Board members, committee chairs and association members for their support of this Association. The Annual Western Party held last month was a tremendous success and again, I would like to congratulate our Maintenance of the Year winner, Alfonso Apodaca from The Legends of El Paso! Thank you to the Programs and Awards committees for their magnificent performance. These committees are now looking forward to our Thanksgiving Luncheon which will take place the third week of November and our Christmas Fair in December. Be sure to bookmark the new Association website for updates to these events!

With hard work from the Board and our Committee chairs, we are well on our way in achieving many of this year’s goals. In addition to the Programs and Awards committee’s successes, the Education committee just completed two fire safety prevention classes. This initiative with the El Paso Fire Department is the first of its kind with its goal to bring fire safety training to our property managers and to the residents in our apartments. The Membership committee is in the midst of an aggressive drive to identify non-member vendors and show them the benefits of association membership. This is accomplished much easier when YOU tell your vendors about the association and that you prefer to do business with a member. Our Finance committee has been more active than ever and has almost completed an internal review of association finances and has implemented new policies and procedures for a more structured and efficient association. The Government Relations committee continues to be active in our membership with the local Alliance of Associations and is currently working on defining the goals of PAC fundraising for the State’s upcoming legislative session. The Independent Rental Owners Council continues to attract excellent attendance at its monthly meetings and was the model of the state last month in attracting its members to participate in TAA’s first ever IRO webinar. Community Service is awaiting the final steps in the formation of our newly certified 501c3 charitable non-profit Under One Roof, and once completed, this organization will be able to function with a lot more resources and will become the pride of the Community Service committee. Finally, the Affordable Housing Committee has been very active and last month, in coordination with TAA, hosted a successful and well attended Housing Tax Credit compliance seminar at the Windham Hotel.

As you can see we have been very busy. But there is still a lot more work to do, and I ask that you continue to be involved and promote your Association. If you are doing business with a vendor who is not a member, please explain the benefits of membership. And remember to support those who ALREADY ARE members. These are the companies who sponsor our events, help to bring in speakers, provide the door prizes for your community gatherings and participate on our committees with great ideas.

If you are not on a committee, check out your options. The satisfaction that comes from being involved is priceless. Then…RECRUIT a new member. El Paso Apartment Association aims to win the award for highest recruitment in our population bracket this year. Your help is needed.

Congratulations to our association Treasurer, Demetrio Jimenez, who was selected to attend the Texas Apartment Association Leadership Lyceum. Demetrio was one of about 12 members in the state to receive this scholarship, and he is the second El Paso recipient in the last two years. Congratulations Demetrio!

May you all have a happy and safe holiday season!

Eric Heller President

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TEXAS APARTMENT ASSOCIATION

News from around the state early voting

taa's legislative role

The November election is just around the corner, and there are a number of races on the ballot that are of interest to TAA members. Make sure your voice is heard by casting your vote early, by mail or on Election Day.

For nearly 50 years, the Texas Apartment Association has represented the views of rental housing owners, builders, developers and managers.

TAA is the only organization representing all aspects of the rental housing industry with a full-time presence at the state capitol and before 18 state regulatory agencies.

We have more than 10,500 members and represent more than 1.75 million units throughout the state.

TAA advocates legislation designed to address the pressing problems and concerns of rental housing owners and professionals.

TAA has been a key proponent of legislation to increase security measures for residents of rental housing. We've supported legislation that has set the standard for security devices required in residential rental housing, as well as fencing requirements for pool yards. TAA has also been instrumental in supporting the passage of meaningful tort reform in the state of Texas.

The important dates to remember are: October 9—last day to register to vote October 22—first day of early voting October 30—last day to apply for a ballot by mail November 2—last day of early voting November 6—Election Day

TAA works closely with the National Apartment Association/National Multihousing Council Joint Legislative Office on federal issues affecting the multifamily rental housing industry, such as fair housing and environmental regulations.

The TAA staff advises local associations on city and county ordinances and other issues.

Through grassroots activities and one of the largest trade association Political Action Committees in the state, TAA supports candidates for the Texas Legislature and statewide office who will be receptive to industry positions.

TAA members play a crucial role in our success. Personal contact between our members and legislators who pass laws is the most important tool TAA has to bring about positive change for the rental housing industry. contact governmentaffairs@taa.org to find out how you can help.

Maintenance of the Year

WESTERN PARTY A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2012 MAINTENANCE OF THE YEAR WINNER: ALFONSO APODACA THE LEGENDS OF EL PASO Way to go Alfonso!

Also, I would like to congratulate our four ďŹ nalists: Luis Anguiano The Patriot Benjamin Chavez The Phoenix Humberto Cordova The Chimneys Mario Orneros Shadow Ridge And our Nominees: Matthew Chavira - Valley Ridge Andy Reyes - Autumn Manor Ricardo Lechuga - Shadow Ridge Antonio Aguilar - Seville West Geraldo Aguirre - Vista Ventana Adrian Gonzales - High Ridge Israel Ramirez - Colores Del sol Samuel Valle - Santa Cruz Manny Esparza - Acacia Park Congratulations to all of you!

Erin Masters and Marc Green: You and your Programs Committee did an awesome job! Thank you both!

A special Thank You to Liz Godfrey for putting this event together.

Cindy Salinas: Your Awards Committee was a great success!

Thank you!

Maintenance of the Year

WESTERN PARTY

A big thanks to all our sponsors!

2012 Western Party - Silver sponsor Sun carpets

2012 Western Party - Bronze Sponsor Mrd Landscaping

2012 Western Party - Platinum sponsor time Warner communications

2012 Western Party - Bronze Sponsor Iroc Properties

2012 Western Party Gold Sponsor arM Laundry company

2012 Western Party - Bronze Sponsor Integrity asset Mgmt.:the citadel apts.

2012 Western Party - Bronze Sponsor Junior's Iron Works & general repairs

2012 Western Party - Bronze Sponsor Integrity asset Mgmt.:La Plaza apts.

2012 Western Party - Bronze sponsor Kropp's Pest control

2012 Western Party - Bronze Sponsor emergency Water removal (Jimmy garza)

2012 Western Party - Gold Sponsor Macgray Inelligent Laundry Systems 2012 Western Party - Gold Sponsor hd Supply co 2012 Western Party- Silver Sponsor associated Properties 2012 Western Party - Silver Sponsor advantage carpet cleaning 2012 Western Party - Silver Sponsor a & o roofing and construction

2012 Western Party - Bronze Sponsor Superior Sign and Lighting 2012 Western Party - Bronze Sponsor cort Furniture rental 2012 Western Party - Bronze Sponsor Martin de Leon carpet Service

2012 Western Party - Bronze Sponsor Plumbing doctor 2012 Western Party - Bronze sponsor center for employment training 2012 Western Party - Bronze Sponsor el Paso towing

vendor members

E L PA S O A PA R T M E N T A S S O C I AT I O N

advertising El Paso Times, Inc. 915-546-6228 fax: 915-546-6406 air conditioner Sales Hunton Distribution 915-313-7934 fax: 915-313-7942 air conditioning / heating Air Tech 915-850-5182 fax: 915-858-1338 air conditioning Service Dosher Refrigeration 915-821-4200 air conditioning Supplies Insco Distributing Inc. 915-779-3475 fax: 915-778-1140 air deodorizers Aire-Master (Mechanicad Inc.)915585-4599 fax: 915-585-7614 apartment Publications Apartment Finder 915-598-1934 fax: 915-598-2213 Apartment Guide 915-269-6510 fax: 915-594-8454 Apartments.com 702-860-0848 appliance Sales Gorman Distributing Co., Inc. 915532-5483 fax: 915-544-4136 appliance Sales/Service J&J Distributing 575-642-6737 appraisals/Prop.tax consultant Linda Powers/The Powers Group 915-479-2093 fax: 915-613-2354 apt./rental home Locators Apartment & Home Locators (Susan Craig)915-581-5474 fax: 915-581-5474

asphalt Maintenance/repair Alpha Asphalt & Parking Lot Contractors 915-257-6244 fax: 915-843-2292 Superior Asphalt(Superior Roofing Supply) 915-872-9975 fax: 915-872-9733 awards Apex Marking & Engraving Co. 915-565-2623 fax: 915-565-2661 bank Capital Bank El Paso (915) 779-8700 bathtub resurfacing New Porcelain 915-253-7062 fax: 915-833-8722 cable tv Time Warner Communications 915-772-1123 fax: 915-772-4605 carpet cleaning / repair Advantage Carpet Cleaning 915351-0196 fax: 915-544-3450 Enhanced Carpet Cleaning 915564-4800 fax: 915-772-2882 carpet Installation / repair Martin De Leon Carpet Service 915-757-3706 fax: 915-757-3392 Sun Carpets 915-778-2726 fax: 915-778-0373 carpet Sales & repairs Carpets West 915-581-4214 fax: 915-833-7253 Carpet Pile 915-772-1416 915-585-1780 cathodic Protection/Installation Corrosion Control Company 915-595-1336 fax: 915-591-6062

Lone Star Corrosion Company 915-598-8129 fax: 915-591-4029

Wickes Construction, Inc. 915-562-3314 fax: 915-562-8548

ceramic Tile/Bathroom Fixtures Decasa USA, Inc. 915-633-1313

corporate housing Corporate Comforts 915-227-8830 fax: 915-584-5910

chamber of commerce Greater EP Chamber of Commerce 915-534-0500 fax: 915-534-0510

counter top resurfacing Get a Grip Resurfacing 915-771-8872 fax: 915-771-8872

cleaning / Make ready R & M Make Ready Services 713-384-0179 cleaning Service Ana's Cleaning 915-780-8321 cleaning Supplies Baron Chemical Co. 915-533-1661 fax: 915-533-0088 L & R Supply & Chemical Co., Inc. 915-599-2697 fax: 915-599-2842 collections ProCollect 214-341-7788 fax: 214-341-0218EP construction & remodeling Southwestern Contracting, INC.915-562-1116 fax: 915-562-1117 construction & roofing River Construction & Roofing 915921-7547 construction Services Guel Construction, Inc. 915-595-0979 fax: 915-598-6635 R & M Construction Services 915-494-8756 fax: 915-584-6699 Universal Construction Svcs .915-881-7168 Vizzion Construction Mgmt.

915-503-2949 fax: 915-503-2091

Surface Connection866-5078202214-522-6149 MGC Construction & Resurfacing 915-345-3943 cPa Services John D'Ascenzo, CPA 915-591-9898 fax: 915-594-7898 curtains & blinds Classic Blind, Limited 800-961-9867 fax: 877-540-1304 doors / Windows / Mouldings Trim Team Inc. 915-856-0791 fax: 915-849-1417 electrical contractors Sun City Electric Co., Inc. 915-598-3622 fax: 915-591-0910 employee Leasing Advance'd Temporaries Inc. 915-774-0281 fax: 915-772-3790 B G Staffing 713-781-8367 fax: 713-781-8498 employee training Center for Employment Training 915-859-1070 fax: 915-860-9089 energy Mgmt./hvac Svcs.

PC Automated Controls, Inc. 915-751-0313 fax: 915-751-2018 Fire Protection Supplies/Svcs.

Western States Fire Protection 915-772-7001

Furniture rental Cort Furniture Rental 915-590-1714 fax: 915-590-1451

Laundry room equipment rental ARM Laundry Company 915-526-1546 fax: 915-833-3683

glass & Mirrors Baker Glass Co 915-566-9461 fax: 915-566-3203

Coinmach 800-492-5370 x51532 fax: 214-331-2792

glass & Windows G & G Glass Co. 915-820-6022

MacGray Inelligent Laundry Systems 915-592-2121 fax: 915-593-1114

heating & cooling Supplies Saber Sales 915-598-8598 fax: 915-598-9175

Lawn care / Landscaping Ransom Lawn Service 915-532-3823 fax: 915-532-6928

hvac & refrigeration Johnstone Supply 915-779-5736 fax: 915-772-0381

Loans EZ Money Loan Services 915-856-8678

hvac Supplies ARS 915-533-1677 fax: 915-532-3117

Maintenance Supplies Alex Supply 915-694-0744 Maintenance USA 904-421-1400

hvac Svcs.

Suntech Mechanical Inc. 915-859-2808 fax: 915-859-4441

Western Wholesale Supply 915-778-3086 fax: 915-778-7028

commercial Insurance Allstate Insurance Co 915-581-7200 fax: 915-581-7497

Maintenance Supplies & Parts HD Supply Co 915-861-7391 fax: 858-831-2486

IInsurance Insurance Brokers, Inc. 915-532-950 fax: 915-532-9501

Paint/coating Supplies/Service Dunn Edwards-Wellborn Paint Co. 915-855-7535

Hub Internationl Insurance 915-613-5620 fax: 866-825-2696 Nations Brokers Insurance Svcs.

972-241-1468 fax: 972-243-7229 Premier Insurance Svcs.

Vianey Martin 915-591-8687 fax: 800-657-6640 Stateline Insurance Solutions 915581-6171 Landscaping Green Earth (Ron Borunda)915875-9922 MRD Landscaping 915-875-0055 fax: 915-594-2263 Landscaping & Irrigation Svcs.

Three C's Contractors, Inc. 915-546-9600 fax: 915-546-9605

KWAL Paint Co. 915-799-1094 fax: 915-799-1094 Sherwin-Williams Company 915-772-1704 fax: 915-775-9759 Parking Lot Striping/Maintenance El Paso Parking Lot Striping Unlimited 915-843-2576 fax: 915-843-2262 Pest control Hirby Pest Control 915-566-8673 fax: 915-566-4113 Kropp's Pest Control 915-590-9902 fax: 915-590-9907 P.E.S.T. Control 915-820-4777 Plumber New Age Plumbing 915-822-1865

Plumbing Doctor 915-751-0090 Plumbing & heating Supplies Keenan Supply 915-779-7473 fax: 915-779-3118 Plumbing Supplies Ferguson Enterprises Moen, Inc. 720-346-5138 Sun City Winnelson 915-532-1600 fax: 915-532-1638 Pre-paid Legal Services Pre-Paid Legal Services 915-740-7670 fax: 915-751-8858 Printing Apartment Ideas 915-225-1452 fax: 915-225-1456 Property Management NAI El Paso 915-859-3017 fax: 915-859-3950 Property tax consultants A/P Recovery Services, LLC 915-544-5800 fax: 915-544-5801 Jorge Sanchez (Property Tax Assoc.)

915-833-4036 fax: 915-833-4039

Sierra Roofing Const.

915-319-7203 fax: 915-887-0733 Y.C.S Roofing & Construction Inc. 915-852-7767 fax: 915-599-2510 Security guards Texas Enforcer LLC 915-772-4951 fax: 915-772-6238 Signs & Lighting Superior Sign and Lighting 915-629-9100 fax: 915-629-9105 Staff development &consulting Positive Directions Co. 915-838-1000 fax: 915-838-1002 telephone Service AT&T 432-853-9204 fax: 866-944-4287 towing El Paso Towing 915-544-8697 fax: 915-771-7725 trash removal El Paso Disposal 915-772-7495 fax: 915-779-2931 Elite Disposal Mgmt.

915-667-2828

Zacour & Associates, Inc 915-581-1141 fax: 915-581-1168

utilities Texas Gas Service 915-680-8221 fax: 915-680-8290

Public adjuster Quest 915-252-9184 fax: 866-396-9184

utility Mgmt. & billing Svc. Conservice Utility Mgmt/Billing 915-760-6206 fax: 915-875-6030

roofing & construction A & O Roofing and Construction 915-383-2127

Water extraction Emergency Water Removal (Jimmy Garza) 915-474-9472

Campos Roofing & Construction, LLC 915-755-3916 fax: 915-755-6919

Website development Sonisa, LLC915-539-8443

DM Roofing & Construction, Inc. 915-433-7876 fax: 915-975-8249

Wholesale club Sam's Club.915-593-7798 fax: 915-591-3495

El Paso RoofCare 915-321-3127

Window covering Southwest Decor El Paso Corp 915-594-9240 fax: 915-594-8816

GAF - Veronica Urquieta 915-525-2913 Rockymountain Roofing (Sal Corona) 915-203-8107

Wrought Iron Svc./repair Junior's Iron Works & General Repairs915-920-4886

Membership New Members trim team Inc. Gerardo Sanchez 3613 Lee Boulevard El Paso, TX 79936 915-856-0791 a Quest for Public adjusters Maria Lamego 404 Bedford Rd. El Paso, TX 79922 915-252-9184 alpha asphalt 6400 Airport Rd., Ste 8 El Paso, TX 79925 915-252-6244 Surface conection Mike Canfield 9009A Sovereign Row Dallas, TX 75247 866-507-8202 dM roofing & construction, Inc. Daniel Mora 799 Eligio Dr. El Paso, TX 79927 915-533-7876 emergency Water removal James Garza PO Box 963237 El Paso, TX 79936

1310 Lomaland Dr. El Paso, TX 79935 915-633-1313 elite disposal Mgmt.

Manuel Cervantes 2045 Sun Country Dr. El Paso, TX 79938 915-667-2828 el Paso Parking Lot Striping unlimited Raul Zamora P.O. Box 26613 El Paso, TX 79926 915-843-2576 Snappy Publishing Ted Escobedo 240 Thunderbird Suite C El Paso, TX 79912 915-820-2800 neW oWner MeMberS

Ray Viera & Linda Viera Alma Delgado Eduardo Gomez

Setmax, LLC.

Acala Investments 6044 Gateway East Blvd. 904 El Paso, TX 79905 Air Tech Mechanical Art Ramirez 1410 Gail Borden Pl El Paso, TX 79935 Best Iron Works Tony Pena 1601 Missouri El Paso, Tx 79902

El Paso Lawn & Power 3950 Doniphan #l El Paso, TX 79912 Grainger 7460 Luz De Lumbre El Paso, Tx 79912 Guevara's Constructions 10255 Ron St. El Paso, TX 79927 International Quality Products 3736 Shell Ave. Ste. F El Paso, TX 79925 J.C.E. Restoration 14021 Jeweled Desert Horizon Texas 79928

Butler's Pantry 11220 Rojas Dr #C-12 El Paso, tX 79936 Carpet Warehouse Oren Belkin 930 Raynolds El Paso, tX 79903

JE Landscaping 5728 Hasan El Paso, TX 79924 JB & B Plumbing 200 N. Copia St. El Paso, TX 79905

Corelogic Saferent Kent Simpson 3308 Preston Rd PMB 350-346 Plano, TX 75093

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Member Spotlight

Time Warner Cable has been a partner in the El Paso Apartment association for many years.

We believe in partnering as a vendor to support annual events is a fundamental aspect of showing our commitment to the association. Time Warner has been the Platinum Sponsor of the Western Party for many years and has provided support at the Gala, and Christmas events. Time Warner Cable is committed to helping the association and we are proud to be a part of the El Paso Apartment Association. We believe that in a hectic world a human touch that helps harmonize us with the world around us.

connected the program offers many benefits to property managers and leasing agents. Last quarter items earned with points by property staff were an IPAD, Video HD Camera, and a watch!

Time Warner Cable not only partners with our clients for success, but also with key industry national organizations that supports our clients. We participate in the National Apartment Association by sponsoring their events thought the nation, and speak at many industry forums about technology and solutions. Time Warner Cable is a recognized leader and innovator in the cable industry and a proud Partner of the El Paso Apartment Association.

We support the property managers and leasing agents by offering our Community Partners Program. And helping your residents get

Membership Committee Your membership is a value.

Are you taking advantage of all that it has to offer?

Vendors: Now that you have joined, are you participating on a committee? There are many from which to choose; you will serve with the very managers, maintenance, or leasing people with whom you are attempting to do business; you are on a face-to-face, first-name basis, AND the committees can be very beneficial to your business.

Apartment personnel: Are you enrolled in EFT? What is that, you ask? Education Fast Track, a program designed to provide EXTRA educational venues to your staff. Various topics encompassing educational tips and material for your managers, your leasing staff and your maintenance staff are presented in just one to two hour increments.

Need marketing tips? EFT has several programs throughout the year focusing on marketing, the tools you need, unique ideas, and you don’t have to travel to Dallas, Phoenix or Albuquerque for a seminar. The instructors present here in our classroom.

Want to know how to do a quality but cost-efficient make ready? Send your maintenance personnel to a class. Local, qualified vendors and national speakers will present time and money saving tips.

Need to know how to handle the variety of personalities of your staff to ensure a smooth-running operation? Look for a class to be held during the year.

Owners: Are you utilizing the most up-to-date leases in the country? Are you taking advantage of addendums such as those for bedbugs? You can really SAVE yourself TIME and MONEY by protecting yourself against liability just in this one area and there are many more.

Vendors: Are you advertising in the newsletter…or on the website…or in the directory? Check it out. Those who are not members cannot advertise no matter how much they offer to pay. Are you sponsoring an event?

WOW – Sponsorship is a GREAT way to bring attention to your products or services and is REALLY appreciated by our membership. You are the reason we are able to have the many functions that we do. Have you had a booth at our annual Trade Fair? The expense is less than some of you will pay to wine and dine a client…and it provides you the opportunity to show your products and/or services to owners, management, maintenance and leasing personnel.

Apartment Personnel: Are you attending the social functions offered through sponsorship of our vendors?

Are you nominating your team members for recognition for the fantastic job they do for you? The Annual Western Party is loads of fun, and recognizes our Outstanding Maintenance Technician of the Year; the Christmas Fair is a “family-affair” offering games, food, prizes, and just plain good ol’ fun for “kids” of all ages – and is open to all your employees and the employees of our vendors.

What fun and it is run to benefit the children of the Lee and Beulah Moor Children’s Home!!; there are FREE luncheons for you paid by our very generous vendors; there are “happy hours” several times during the year; and there is a gala (time to dress up and feel superspecial) in the spring when we recognize top performers in our industry. These are just a just a few of the things happening all year long – make sure you become a player.

Owners: Are you participating in the Independent Rental Owners’ Council. If you are not, you are missing

By Trish Espinoza Membership Chair 915.867.2787

out on sharing your ideas, frustrations, networking and very, very valuable information provided to you at NO CHARGE. The council meets once a month with a free breakfast. Some of the topics which have been offered in the past, with many of them being requested again, are: Tips for fighting an appraisal that you consider too high; Addendums – what is available and how to use them; Insurance – how to get the best rates and the best way to file a claim when it is necessary; Interviews with candidates for office and; How to deal with evictions.

These and many more programs are brought to you solely to help you run the most efficient and profitable business that you can.

FOR ALL: There are legislative issues ALWAYS being introduced at a local and at a state level. Your Association stays on top of these issues and fights AGAINST those which negatively affect our members and fights FOR those which benefit our members. You have no idea how many ordinances and/or laws have been avoided due to the vigilance of the members of our local Government Affairs Committee and the Texas Apartment Association’s Better Government Committee – both which benefit YOU. Don’t squander your membership!! Take advantage of everything you can! Then – spread the word to others who are not “in the know”. Please help us make all aware of the many benefits of membership. Call us to get involved. WE NEED YOU. WE NEED YOUR IDEAS. WE NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION. More benefits to follow next month – because there are many, many more!!

Member Moments HD Supply now has 3 delivery drivers newest member to the HD Supply family is Rene Flores.

Apartment Finder Cindy Venzor is our new Administrative Assistant and Account Executive.

Silvia Gonzalez got promoted from Customer Service Representative to Sales Executive with Apartment Guide.

HD Supply has local Field Account Manager Mike Garrissiere servicing and extended next day delivery service to Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico.

Martha I. Aguayo was recognized by Apartment Finder with the Outstanding Performance Award.

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PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

By Erin Masters. Marc Green

The Programs committee is known as the Fun Committee and this is the reason why: This summer we had a Night of Baseball with good success, we sold over a 170 tickets, and all who attended had a great time. Labor Day weekend we had a tailgate party for the Miners football game, attendance was not as good as what we had hoped for, but it being a holiday weekend it was understandable.

We hope you all had a great time at the Western Party, September 22, at Cattlemen's.

On Wednesday, November 14, we will have our Thanksgiving Luncheon at Lancer's Hall. Make sure you make your reservation as soon as it’s announced Our last event for the year is our Christmas Fair December 8th. Every year our great EPAA volunteers hold this event for the children at The Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home. “The Lee & Beulah Moor Children’s Home supports children and families who are experiencing difficulty in their lives—for whatever reason—by providing a nurturing, positive environment and teaching self-respect, respect for others, and the importance of taking responsibility for one’s own decisions and actions. (LBMWEBSITE)” This is your Association and we want our members and their families to attend this one and show support for these kids. We hope to see each and every one of you there.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

By Jim Erickson, Chairman

Campaign Contributions. When I was your age (and even older) I would not contribute to political campaigns. I thought such donations were a dirty, sleazy business, somewhat like buying votes or favors. But I slowly came to understand that political campaigns cost a lot of money, whether you win or just come close. One of the most powerful things we can do for our representative democracy is to enable persons of lesser means, not just the rich, to run for public office without later declaring bankruptcy.

Access. Another thing: politicians seldom know all of the facts on every issue, especially our issues; they often know only one side. Someone must talk to them, educate them and hopefully convince them. Our campaign contribution does not invite, beg or guarantee their favorable vote on our issues. We would love every legislator to agree with us on every one of our issues, but that seldom happens, if ever. Instead, we are seeking continued access, an open door, an open mind, and an open discussion, rather than a commitment to vote a certain way.

We are currently meeting with the members of our state delegation and presenting them with campaign checks from TAA for the 2012 election year. We have already met with representatives Mary Gonzalez Dist. 75, Marisa Marquez, Dist. 77, Dee Margo, Dist. 78, and Joe Pickett, Dist.

79, and have two left, Representative Naomi Gonzalez, Dist. 76, and Senator Jose Rodriguez, Senate District 29, whom we will have met by the time you read this.

In late March we joined David Mintz, TAA, to deliver a check to Rep. Marisa Marquez, District 77. You might remember that Rep. Marquez was embroiled in a democratic primary race in District 77 against young Aaron Barraza when the last edition of the newsletter was published in April. She won that race in May. She is unopposed in the General Election. In July, we met with Mary Gonzalez, who won the May democratic primary in District 75 (Chente Quintanilla’s old seat). Ms. Gonzalez is unopposed in the November election. In fact, he only remaining state race to be decided in the November General Election is in District 78 between Dee Margo (R) and Joe Moody (D). They have run against each other three times: Joe Moody won in 2008; Dee Margo won in 2010. Whoever wins this time may keep the seat for a while.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a few more contested races? Wouldn’t it be nice if more of our members donated to the political action committee (PAC)?

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