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CGAA Committees

EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS:

The purpose of the Education and Programs Committee is twofold: First, to provide programming for membership meetings, and second, provide the members with informative and enlightening classes and seminars. Both should provide content that is relevant to the multi-family housing industry.

Education: 

Select education topics/speakers for the Association for the year. This includes anything from lunch & learn programs to larger seminars presented by national speakers, maintenance education programs, and credential programs such as CAM and NALP.

Programs:

This segment of the committee helps the Association develop content and recruit speakers for quarterly meetings, as well as any additional events outside those listed below. These include social events such as a bowling get together or holiday party, appreciation events, and additional business/networking events such as "Business After Hours".

Committee Chair: Cathy Hontz, Rent.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS:

The purpose of the Government Affairs Committee is to report on and respond to local, state, and national legislation that affects the apartment industry. This committee is responsible for ensuring that members are aware of the legislation, how it will affect them, and how they should respond to it. This committee is also responsible for planning fundraisers for the Better Government Fund and PAC.

Committee Co-Chairs: Hans Dara, Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC. | James Sinkway, Loebsack & Brownlee, PLLC.

ADVERTISING AND COMMUNICATIONS:

This purpose of the Advertising and Communications Committee is to promote advertisement opportunities on our website and social media pages to CGAA Members. This committee is also responsible for promoting engagement of our members by creating posts for social media, e-mail/print fliers, and on the website via blog posts. This committee will work closely with the Education and Programs Committee to create fliers for upcoming education classes, networking events, etc.

Committee Chair: Carly Haslett, Rent.

CGAA AMBASSADORS:

This committee is responsible for recruiting new members and retaining current members by conducting activities and programs to increase new membership and provide effective membership retention. This committee is also responsible for introducing new members and helping them meet other members at meetings and making them feel welcome. This committee is about promoting good will and retention with current members and contacting potential new members to invite them to attend events.

Committee Chair: Ronnie Moore, Riverwalk Savannah

SPECIAL EVENTS:

This committee is responsible for planning any events outside of the quarterly lunch meetings or networking events, such as our Anchor Awards, Trade Show, or charitable events. This committee will often work closely with other committees to ensure the success of the event. 

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COMMUNITY SERVICE:

This committee is responsible for initiating, planning, and implementing community projects with Board approval. This committee will work closely with our charity partners and other committees, such as the Special Events committee, to ensure the success of the event. This committee should get the information out to the membership, community, and other organizations to get them involved. 

Committee Chair: Melissa Wagner, Trion Properties

SUPPLIER'S COUNCIL:

This committee is responsible for assisting in the planning of special events such as Vendor Appreciation and the Trade Show. This committee will work closely with the Association Executive and Special Events Committee and must follow budget, choose venue, menu, theme, and entertainment, if applicable. This committee will work with the Advertising & Communications committee to ensure pertinent information is on any event fliers.

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