NEVADA STATE APARTMENT ASSOCIATION NOW THE STATEWIDE AFFILIATE FOR THE NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION

<span style="color: black; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;">North &amp; South Have One Voice Legislatively - Power in Numbers</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Las Vegas, Nev. &ndash; Previously the Southern Nevada Multi-Housing Association and only serving Las Vegas, the Nevada State Apartment Association (NSAA) is now officially the statewide affiliate for the National Apartment Association (NAA). <br /> <br /> &quot;I'm thrilled the NSAA now represents the entire state of Nevada,&quot; said Michael Fazio, executive director of the NSAA. &quot;Legislatively, there is power in numbers; and now the north and the south will have one voice. At this time, we are actively pursuing teaching educational classes and hosting social networking events in Northern Nevada.&quot;<br /> <br /> The NSAA is hosting its first educational event in Northern Nevada, in Reno, followed by a special meet and greet on August 17, 2010. Participants will learn how to effectively handle Fair Housing matters including discrimination complaints which are on the rise in large part due to the ease with which a resident or prospective resident may file administrative complaints with the government.<br /> <br /> Since January 2009, the NSAA's membership has experienced exponential growth going from 32,000 member units to 44,000 member units. The NSAA is expecting an even more significant increase in its membership in its new statewide role.<br /> <br /> The NSAA's primary obligations to its members and the industry are legislative support, education and community outreach. The NSAA has extensive government affairs objectives. The Association's top priority is to serve its members in all legislative issues. The NSAA educates its members on government activity happening at the Federal, State and Local levels working closely with the NAA. Through monitoring and communicating potential legislative dangers to its members, the NSAA strives to protect Nevada's apartment assets and integrity.<br /> <br /> The NSAA offers a variety of educational programs throughout the year for its members to fit the needs of rental property owners, mid to upper-level management company executives, property supervisors, maintenance supervisors and on-site personnel. The Association is also dedicated to making a significant difference in the communities in Nevada and focuses on several projects to assist local non-profit organizations. The NSAA holds several outreach projects including food drives, clothing drives, auctions, community improvement projects and aiding less fortunate families.<br /> <br /> In addition, the NSAA has an extensive calendar of activities, meetings and social gatherings designed to provide its members with the opportunity to build business and personal relationships including several dinners with discussions of current issues facing the multi-housing industry.</span><br />

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3rd Annual Jewel Awards a HUGE Success

3rd Annual Jewel Awards a HUGE Success Fairfield's Loreto / Palacio Wins Property of the Year I JEWELRAWARDS The SNMA held its 3rd Annual Jewel Awards on Saturday night. Emcee Christopher A. Karsaz, of Karsat &amp; Associates, led a night of fun, raffles and awards. The event drew well over 220 attendees, the highest attendance since the awards began. The winners are listed below. Please look for information regarding the 4th Annual Jewel Awards on January 1,2010 at www.snmaonline.org. Before we get to the evening's RESULTS, the SNMA would like to thanks its Jewel Award sponsors. The sponsors are as follows: Advanced Management Group Apartment Finder Certified Fire Protection Greystar Move.com Quality Towing Picerne Real Estate Group Sunland Asphalt Thank you for your commitment and sponsorships. Now, on to the results ... Volunteer of the Year (Vendor) - Doug Sartain of Certified Fire Protection Volunteer ofthe Year (Property) - Paula Lane of Pinnacle AMS West Humanltalon Award - Teresa Jackson of Clark County Collection Service Housekeeper of the Year - Pam Sangthongsuk of Liberty Square Maintenance Tech ofthe Year - Steve Castanon of Camden Tiara Leasing Consultant of tk Year - Megan Maluas of Broadstone Sonata Assistant Manager of the Year (Pre 2000) - Renee Tribble of Reflections at the Lakes Assistrrnt Manager of the Year (Post 2W) - Tammy Whitecloud of Copper Creek Maintenance SupemrYIsor of the Year - Fernando Trejo of Somerset Commons Community Manager of the Year (Pre 2000) - Dee Van Billiard of Broadstone Flamingo West Community Manager of the Year (Pdst 2000) - Kim Kircher of Alexan Black Mountain Wanding Onsite Team - Alexan Black Mountain Independent Rental Owner of the Year - Severin Vavra of La Fiesta Apartment Homes Best Owrdl Renowation - Reflections at the Lakes Vendor Appreciation -Apartment Guide New Dewlopment of the Year - Centennial at 5th Property of Exeelknee (Pe 1979,200 Units or less) - Green Tree Apartments Property of Excelknce (Pe 1979, Over ZOO Unb) - Sahara Palms Property of Excelknee (1980 through 1999,200 Units or Less) - Piedmont Springs Property of Excelknee (1980 through 1999, Owr 200 Un&amp;) - Camden 77am Property of Excelknee (2000 or Newer, Over 200 Units) - Loreto / Palacio SNMA Property of the Yew - Loreto / Palacio We also had ONE BIG WINNER of $2,500. Misty Justice, of Alliance Residential, won the Grand Prize raffle drawing. Congratulations!! ! If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to contact the SNMA. We look forward to seeing everyone next year at the 4th Annual Jewel Awards. To sign up for upcoming SNMA Events visit www.snmaonline.org. Your SNMA Executive Director, Michael Fazio 702.436.7662 mfazio@snmaonline.org<br /> <br /> <br />

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