Black Hill Area Multi Housing Association Monthly Events

(Schedule is subject to change.)

2010

January 20th:  General Meeting at 11:30

Bed Bugs presented by Eco Lab

Join us at Harmony Heights Apartments

1817 Harmony Lane

Lunch provided by Harmony Heights Apartments

February 17th:  General Meeting at 11:30

Growth and Development of Downtown Rapid City

Join us at LaCrosse Estates

761 E Anamosa Street

Lunch provided by LaCrosse Estates

March 17th:  General Meeting at 11:30                                                                          

               Matt McCormick, State Farm Insurance

Renters Insurance - What Is It and Should It be Required?

Join us at Northern Heights Apartments

914 Explorer Street

Lunch provided by Lewis Kirkeby and Hall Property Managenemt Co.

________________________________________________________________________

April is Fair Housing Month!!! - Did you know that April 2010 marks the 42nd anniversary of the 1968 landmark Fair Housing Act? 

________________________________________________________________________

April 21st:  General Meeting at 11:30

Rapid City Code Enforcement

Join us at Menards

1805 Eglin Street

Lunch provided by Menards

April 30th: 

Northern Black Hills Association of Realtors, REALTORS® for Kids, Inc. annual auction

We support the REALTORS® for Kids, Inc. by making a donation to the Northern Black Hills Association of Realtors, REALTORS® for Kids, Inc. annual auction.  This year the auction will be held April 30th at the Deadwood Gulch Resort and Convention Center.  Cocktails begin at 6:00p.m. with the Live Auction starting at 7:00p.m.  The theme this year is Hawaii, so come dressed for a Luau or as you are and be prepared for a night of fun and games.  For more information contact the Northern Black Hills Association of Realtors at 722-0181.  See you at the Auction!

May 6th:  Fair Housing Seminar

Registration begins at 8:00a.m.

Seminar hours:  8:30a.m.-11:30a.m.

Location:  Best Western Ramkota Hotel

2111 LaCrosse Street

Speaker: Paul Flogstad

Course will be approved for 3 hours of continuing education through the South Dakota Real Estate Commission.

There will be one 15 minute break with coffee and water provided.

May 19th:  General Meeting at 11:30

Safety-Red Cross & The Rapid City Fire Department

Join us at Flooring America

1711 E Anamosa Street

Lunch provided by Flooring America

June 3rd:  Crime Free Multi-Housing Seminar at 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Hosted by the Rapid City Police Department at the Public Safety Building, 300 Kansas City St, 2nd floor training room.  Jim Larson will be the instructor.  This seminar is approved by the South Dakota Real Estate Commission for 7 hours of continuing education - 4 hours required and 3 elective.  Contact Charlie at 343-2078 or email her at canyonplaza@midconetwork.com.

June 16th:  Graffiti clean up

     Join us as we partner with the Rapid City Police Department

painting over graffiti in Rapid City!

Meet in the Civic Center/Holiday Inn parking lot (by the band shell) at 1:00p.m.

June 24th - June 26th:  NAA Educaton Conference and Expo

The 2010 National Apartment Association Education Conference & Exposition, June 24-26, in New Orleans , brings together more than 5,000 multifamily housing professionals for three days of the best professional development training in the industry. This event boasts world-class general session speakers , 40 education sessions in nine tracks led by topic experts, 300 suppliers demonstrating the latest products and services, and networking events that kindle new relationships to help boost your career. In addition, you can sign up to participate in NAA's Day of Caring Community Service Project and help Hurricane Katrina victims rebuild their homes.

For more information go to www.naahq.org.

July 21st:  Come join us as we show appreciation to our Vendor members.   11:30-1:00 at  Homestead Gardens Apartments.  We will be grilling hamburgers around the pool.  Please RSVP by 12:00p.m., July 16th by calling Charlie at 343-2078 or e-mail canyonplaza@midconetwork.com or calling Kathy at 394-3310 ext 7016 or e-mail kathyl@nwemanagement.com.   

August:  No meeting 

September 8:  Education Seminar. 

"Marketing, Qualifying, Leasing, and Retaining Residents" will be the morning seminar; "Maintenance and Managers, What a Good Team" will be the afternoon seminar.

Attend the full day seminar, 8:30-4:30, for $45.00 if you are a Black Hills Area Multi Housing Association member or $60.00 for non-members.  6 hours of continuing education hours are pending with the SDREC if you attend the full day seminar.  Attend the afternoon portion of the seminar, 1:00-4:30 for $25.00 - members and non-members. 

Speaker is Paul Flogstad. 

Morning session:  "Marketing, Qualifying, Leasing, and Retaining Residents".  Topics include: How to lease your property faster, marketing to Generation"X" and "Y", curb appeal basics,  how to keep up with the changing times, customer service, and resident retention. 

The afternoon session is good for both managers and maintenance staff:  "Maintenance and Managers, What a Good Team!"  Topics include: Fair housing, communication with manager/residents, safety tips, developing and controlling a maintenance program, routine/planned maintenance, inspections, categories for maintenance, on demand work, and engergy conservation "Going Green".  Call Kathy at 394-3310 ext 7016 for a registration form.  Pre-registration is required.

October:  Pending

November:  Election of Officers

December:  No meeting.  Happy Holidays.

Check back for future updates