Kalamazoo Events

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Date: July 15, 2009
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Description: PMA Annual Golf Outing
Location: Yankee Springs Golf Course
12300 Bowens Mill Road
Wayland MI
MAP
Costs: Members: $75 per golfer
Non-Members: $85 per golfer

Date: August 19, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Keynote Speaker: Smart Apartment Solutions
Description: GET SMART - GET WIRED! Smart Solutions for Leasing and Marketing
Does your twitter enhance your flick'r?
MySpace or Facebook?
Want to get wired to all this new technology?
Post pictures to flick'r
Understand twitter and how to use it as a leasing tool
Create a MySpace or Facebook page
YouTube
Bring a laptop (if you have one), your pictures, floorplans and other electronic materials and we'll help you create the pieces to help your community use these new technologies to market your apartment homes!
Location: Sol World Cafe in The Radisson
100 W. Michigan
Kalamazoo MI
MAP
Costs: Members: $49
Non-Members:$74

Date: August 27, 2009
Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Keynote Speaker: Please contact PMA of West Michigan if you are interested in sponsoring this event! 616-531-5243
Description: Maintenance Breakfast
Location: Evergreen South Apartments
2900 Crystal Lane
Kalamazoo MI
MAP
Costs: Members: $10
Non-Members: $15

Date: September 16, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Keynote Speaker: David Gregory, Kelley Cawthorne
Description: General Membership Meeting
"Legislative Issues"
Location: Sol World Cafe in The Radisson
100 W. Michigan
Kalamazoo MI
MAP
Costs: Members: $15 in advance / $18 at the door
Non-Members: $20 in advance / $23 at the door

Date: October 7, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Keynote Speaker: Anita Williams of ForRent.com
Anita Williams is a national speaker and team motivator! Her unique style will keep you engaged and help you learn with practical tools that can be implemented immediately.
Description: Leadership & Team Building
What does it take to build a loyal and committed team?
How can I be a stronger leader?
Setting clear goals and expectations
Motivating and Rewarding Individuals and Teams
Clear and Effective Communication
Location: Sol World Cafe in The Radisson
100 W. Michigan
Kalamazoo MI
MAP
Costs: Members: $49
Non-Members: $74

Date: October 14, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: Bob Moore, APCO, Inc.
Description: R410-A Universal Training & Testing
HVACR service personnel need to know the facts to keep safe. The EPA has established the phase out of the HCFC R-22 with no production or importing beginning in 2020. However, equipment manufacturers must phase out the use of HCFC R-22 in new units by January 1, 2010.
The Universal R-410A Safety and Training Program provides an understanding to the safe handling, proper charging, operating characteristics, proper applications, and general use of R-410A refrigerant.
Location: Sol World Cafe in The Radisson
100 W. Michigan
Kalamazoo MI
MAP
Costs: Members: $129
Non-Members: $159

Date: October 21, 2009
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Keynote Speaker: ?? WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND ??
Meet the Competition!!!
Tour this GLAStar Award
Winning Community!!!
Interactive Tours and Networking!!!
Learn Marketing Tips!
Model Decorating Solutions!
Landscaping Ideas!
Description: Property Tour
Alpine Village Apartments
GLAStar Award Winner in 2008!
Location: Alpine Village Apartments
4307 Duke Street
Kalamazoo MI
MAP
Costs: Members: FREE

Date: October 28, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - Noon
Keynote Speaker: Sherri Weise
Description: Fair Housing
Training for:
Management company executives
Property and site managers
Leasing professionals
Maintenance technicians
Vendors at your property
Fair housing violations continue to present day-to-day issues within the rental housing community. With this in mind, there is always a need for fair housing training, and the apartment industry has been addressing this need for over 40 years. “Fair Housing & Beyond” departs from other fair housing classes that primarily enforce memorization. This course employs scenario-based learning using video vignettes and requires students to think through situations encountered on-site, resolve these issues through critical thought and analyze the outcomes of their solutions.
Location: Sol World Cafe in The Radisson
100 W. Michigan
Kalamazoo MI
MAP
Costs: Members: $75
Non-Members: $100

Date: November 13, 2009
Time: Multiple Dates
November 13th & 20th, 2009
December 2,3,4, 2009
9:00 am - 5:00 pm each day
Keynote Speaker: November 13
Legal Responsibilities and Risk Management - Gary Offenbacher
November 20
Financial Management - Cheryl Buol
December 2
Property Performance Management - David Soule
December 3
Property Evaluation and Due Diligence - Tony Barker
December 4
Effective Leadership - Clio Hanks
Description: CAPS (Certified Apartment Property Supervisor)
The Certified Apartment Supervisor (CAPS) curriculum was developed by the National Apartment Association to provide training for multi-site supervisors, or managers aspiring to multi-site supervision. The programs are designed to provide the foundation of sound supervisory management.
COURSE DETAILS
Location: Grandhaven Manor
3215 W. Mt Hope Ave
Lansing, MI 48911
MAP
Costs: $1200/Members and $1500 Non-Members

Date: November 13, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: Bob Moore, APCO Inc.
Description: HVAC Certification
Section 608 - EPA
Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of appliances that contain regulated refrigerants be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques.
Federal regulations require that persons who work with regulated refrigerants be certified. The certification exam verifies that the person has read and understands the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act.
Location: 2900 Crystal Lane
Kalamazoo MI
MAP
Costs: Members: $129
Non-Members: $159

Date: November 18, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Keynote Speaker: Presented by Amy Visscher, CORT
Description: General Membership Meeting
"Model Decorating Tips"
Location: Sol World Cafe in The Radisson
100 W. Michigan
Kalamazoo MI
MAP
Costs: Members: $15 in advance / $18 at the door
Non-Members: $20 in advance / $23 at the door

Date: December 10, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: Leah Brewer, Full House Marketing
Description: It's Showtime
LEARNING GAMES AND VISUALS!
Transform your staff into Star Performers!
Enlarge your audience with your own commercial...using your telephone “Set the stage” from opening to Closing
Learn improvisation to suit your audience
Create a Superstar presentation
Learn easy-to-use closing questions to use throughout your presentation
Location: Sol World Cafe in The Radisson
100 W. Michigan
Kalamazoo MI
MAP
Costs: Members: $125
Non-Members:$150

Date: December 16, 2009
Time: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Keynote Speaker: Presentation of Board of Directors, Members and Volunteers Appreciation
Description: PMA Annual Holiday Celebration Gift Basket Silent Auction
Location:
Costs: Members: $25 in advance / $30 at the door