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January 2009
January 01, 2009 12:00AM
January 01, 2009 - December 31, 2009
February 2009
February 04, 2009 8:00AM - 4:00 PM Capitol Day Save the Date and Join Us!! Making Our Voices Heard Capitol Day is an opportunity to join other members of each Local NAA Michigan Chapter to meet with our State Senators and House of Representatives at our State Capitol in Lansing. Our goal is to discuss how their decisions affect our apartment and property management industry, residents who live at our communities and to let our ele...
February 11, 2009 8:00AM - 9:30 AM February General Membership Meeting Legislative Initiatives and Lansing Update Speaker: David Gregory, Attorney & Government Relations Counselor for the lobbying firm Kelley Cawthorne, PLLC Location: Glen Oaks Country Club 30500 West 13 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Time: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Cost: $22 advance reservations/ $27 at the door Thank You to Our Sponsor: Level One Bank
February 13, 2009 8:00AM - 12:00 PM This Class is a Must! New Lead Paint Legislation Compliance Don't miss important information on Lead Safe Work Practices. Common renovation activities like sanding, cutting and demolition that disturb lead-based paint can create hazardous lead chips and dust, which is harmful to adults, children and pets. On March 31, 2008, the EPA issued a ruling requiring the use of lead safe work practices aime...
February 17, 2009 9:00AM - 1:00 PM Successful Site Management Instructor: Sharisse Myren, Paragon Properties Company Topics Covered in this session are: Defining Success: What is your target? Goals: How to set and measure outcomes Your Team: Hire right, motivate individuals, manage personalities, and develop successors You: Time management tricks, set the example, effective communication with supervisors Management Tools: Pro...
February 19, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 PM Basic Electrical Repairs Instructor: Tim Breczko, Pine Lake, Continental Management, LLC HANDS ON SESSION!!! Topics covered in this session are: Safety Basic Tools Breakers Property wiring of plugs, switches and GFI's Trouble Shooting Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009 Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Noon) Location: DMAA Training Office 30700 Telegraph Road, Suite 2665 Bingham Farms, MI 4802...
February 27, 2009 9:00AM - 1:00 PM SOLD OUT Affordable Housing Education Opportunities 1/2 Day - Top Ten Mistakes Everyone Makes Concerning REAC Friday, February 27, 2009 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM REAC Inspection. Two words guarenteed to strike fear into even the most seasoned manager's heart. Fear no more, we'll get you the inside scoop you  need in order to help you ace your next inspection as nation expert, Saul Himelstein, Presid...
March 2009
March 10, 2009 9:00AM - 1:00 PM First & Lasting Impressions Instructor: Kelly Vandenbossche, Lombardo Companies Topics Covered: Before the Prospect Visits... What About Your Promotional Material? Curb Appeal Is A Must! Give Your Team the Right Attitude Dress the Part & Be Memorable Greet, Present & Demonstrate for A Lasting Impression Understand Your Prospect Build Real Rapport
March 11, 2009 9:00AM Low Income Housing Tax Credit Training Tax Credit Comprehensives & Specialist in Houseing Credit Management Exam Instructor: Karen A. Graham, CPM HCCP, President of Karen A Graham Consultion, LLC **Anyone interested in attending must Register and Pay MAHMA directly** Date: Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12, 2009 Cost: $299 Members/ $359 Non-Members $150 per person - SHCM Exam fee Loca...
March 12, 2009 9:00AM Low Income Housing Tax Credit Training Tax Credit Comprehensives & Specialist in Houseing Credit Management Exam Instructor: Karen A. Graham, CPM HCCP, President of Karen A Graham Consultion, LLC **Anyone interested in attending must Register and Pay MAHMA directly** Date: Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12, 2009 Cost: $299 Members/ $359 Non-Members $150 per person - SHCM Exam fee Loca...
March 18, 2009 10:00AM - 4:00 PM IREM/DMAA Trade Show Wednesday, March 18, 2009 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Burton Manor 27777 Schoolcraft, Livonia, MI **Booth Space is still available** For more information regarding booth space contact Maria Benoit or Danielle Trosen at 248-594-9803  
March 18, 2009 10:30AM - 1:15 PM 2009 Trade Show Speed Learning Sessions Bed Bugs and Beyond - 10:30 am to 11:15 am Instructor: Eradico Bed Bug Infestations are now affecting apartment communities is epidemic proportions in south eastern Michigan. Are you prepared to handle an infestation? Don't miss this training program on identification, management and prevention of bed bugs. Acing a Shop - It's no Mystery Instructor: Mary Joh...
March 18, 2009 1:00PM - 4:00 PM
March 25, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM National Apartment Leasing Professional NALP Leasing Professioanls are typically the first people prospective residents meet on site, and often their only measure of an Apartment Community's staff. This course is designed to teach these professionals the skills to help them become the top producer! March 25 and April 9, 16 and 22, 2009 Course subjects include: Keys to Success in Leasing Leasing...
April 2009
April 02, 2009 9:00AM Everything You Always Wanted to Know About TRACS 202.C, iMAX and EIV... but were afraid to ask.. Thursday, April 2, 2009 Location: M.J. White & Son, Inc. - 22670 Heslip Drive, Novi, MI 48375 Cost: $239 Members/ $269 Non-Members This full-day training session will bring you up to date on the latest TRACS and EIV news and procedures. Bring your questions and TRACS/EIV issues. First, learn about...
April 07, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM Basic Mold Prevention and Remediation Certification Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Location: US Restoration - 223 North Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170 Benefits of Attending: Reduce Litigation Prevent Mold before it starts Troubleshoot problem areas Proper methods and documentation for handling complaints Better trained employees Reduce liability Resolve indoor air quality problem...
April 08, 2009 8:00AM - 9:30 AM General Membership Meeting Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 8:00 am to 9:30 am Glen Oaks Country Club, 30500 W. 13 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Speaker: Lt. Christopher J. Petrides, Oak Park Department of Public Safety Topic: Public Safety Come hear Lt. Christopher Petrides share the best practices and discuss concerns and issues that sometimes face apartment communities and how to resolve them be...
April 09, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM National Apartment Leasing Professional NALP Leasing Professionals are typically the first people prospective residents meet on site, and often their only measure of an Apartment Community's staff. This course is designed to teach these professionals the skills to help them become top producers! March 25 and April 9, 16 and 22, 2009 Course subjects include: Keys to Success in Leasing Leasing an...
April 14, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
April 14, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM Certified Apartment Supplier CAS Suppliers are important liaisons to the multifamily housing industry. Increase your effectiveness by understanding the goals of the Multi-Family Professionals you serve. This course is designed as an opportunity for Suppliers to hear the everyday challenges faced by the Apartment Manager customer. Because, the CAS curriculum is drawn directly from the CAM curriculu...
April 15, 2009 9:00AM - 3:00 PM NEW LOCATION! Maintenance Academy: Pool Tech  Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Instructor: Todd Lyons, Aquatic Source $49 Members/ $79 Non-Members Topics covered in this session are: Maintenance: backwashing, leak detection, chemical feeders, motor/pump upkeep, vacuuming, skimmer & basket cleaning Annual inspection Water testing - monthly samples to County Health Departm...
April 16, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM National Apartment Leasing Professional NALP Leasing Professionals are typically the first people propesctive residents meet on site, and often their only measure of an Apartment Community's staff. This course is designed to teach these professionals the skills to hlep them become top producers! March 25 and April 9, 16 and 22, 2009 Course subjects include: Keys to Success in Leasing Leasing an...
April 21, 2009 9:00AM - April 21, 2008 5:00PM Certified Apartment Manager CAM This program was developed by the National Apartment Association Education Institue to provide the hallmark training for on site management professionals. Reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis, these 9 modules provide the foundation for stront, informed and professional on site management. To acheive the CAM designation candidates must complete and pass all 9 CAM...
April 22, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM National Leasing Professional NALP Leasing Professionals are typically the first people prospective residents meet on site, and often their only measure of an Apartment Community's Staff. This course is designed to teach these professionals the skills to help them become top producers! March 25 and April 9, 16, and 22, 2009 Course subjects include: Keys to Success in Leasing Leasing and the Int...
April 23, 2009 9:00AM - 1:00 PM Processing Special Claims Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Instructor: Rhonda Dosh, Lockwood Management and Sarah Rockafellow, MSHDA Location: DMAA Office - 30700 Telegraph Rd, Suite 2265, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Topics Covered in this session are: Type of Special Claims Date Sensitivity Documentation Process MSHDA Approval Process How to get a claim approved on the first try! ...
April 28, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 PM Property Management Series: Team Building Instructor: Debbie Oaks, Village Green Companies Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Noon) Topics covered in this session are: What is Team Building? What is a Leader? How to Communicate with Your Staff Setting Measurable Goals Planning and Executing Delegate and Follow Up Knowing When You are There Defining & Utilizing the Strengths of Your Team  ...
April 29, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM Certified Apartment Manager CAM This program was developed by the National Apartment Association Education Institute to provide the hallmark training for on site manager professionals. Reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis, these 9 modules provide the foundation for strong, informed and professional on site management. To acheive the CAM designation candidates must complete and pass all 9 CAM m...
May 2009
May 07, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM Certified Apartment Manager CAM This program was developed by the National Apartment Association Education Institute to provide the hallmark training for on site manager professionals. Reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis, the 9 programs provide the foundation for strong, informed and professionalon site management. To acheive the CAM designation candidates must complete and pass all 9 CAM mod...
May 12, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM          
May 13, 2009 8:00AM - 9:30 AM
May 15, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
May 19, 2009 9:00AM - 1:00 PM Crisis Communication is critical should a crime or disaster occur - learn the basics on how to deal with situations, and proactive steps to prevention. Topics covered in this session are: Learn about Crime Free Multi-Housing Programs Neighborhood Watch Programs Speaking with the Media, Controlling Rumors, Talking with Residents Empowering Property Managers Dealing with Repeated Crime and th...
May 20, 2009 9:00AM - 1:00 PM Cutting back your marketing expenses in these economic times? Learn how to effectively Market on a Budget! Topics Covered in this Session are: Your Marketing Budget - It's Not Juts Advertising! Who Are Your "yellow fist"? - Target Marketing Existing Residents and Prospects - Use Them to Your Advantage "Smart" Expenses - The Keys to Effective Cost/Benefit Analysis Free Web Advertising - How t...
May 21, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 PM No Shows Will Be Billed
May 22, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
May 22, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM    
May 27, 2009 10:00AM - 11:00 AM How to Make a PRISM/GLAStar Award Entry Board Come and Learn all about... The Judging Process Nomination Letters Reference Letters How to Make a Winning Board!!! Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am Location:  DMAA Office, 30700 Telegraph Rd, Suite 2665, Bingham Farms, MI Cost: FREE!! Reminders: DMAA PRISM Boards due Friday, July 31, 2009 by 12:00 pm (Noon) DMAA 5t...
May 28, 2009 9:00AM - 1:30 PM Fair Housing and Beyond Sets a new standard for Fair Housing Education! Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009 Cost: $79 Members/ $109 Non-Members Facilitators: Sheila Austin, CPM and Marianne Holman, CPM, CAPS New Location!!! Location: Courtyard by Marriot  31525 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 DVD-delivered scenarios to demonstrate how real life situations require critical thinking and ...
June 2009
June 01, 2009 12:00AM As of June 1, 2009 our NEW address will be: 30800 Telegraph Rd Suite 1704 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Please notify your accounts payable and all departments. Thank you, The DMAA Staff
June 04, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM    
June 04, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
June 09, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
June 10, 2009 8:00AM - 9:30 AM
July 2009
July 09, 2009 12:00AM
July 09, 2009 7:30AM - 4:00 PM Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association 2nd Annual GOLF OUTING Thursday, July 9, 2009 Location: Glen Oaks Country Club 30500 W 13 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Cost: $320 Foursome/ $89 Singles/ $50 Reception ONLY Schedule 7:30 am to 8:30 am - Registration 7:30 am - Continental Breakfast 8:30 am - Shot Gun Start Lunch Around the Turn 2:30 am Awards Reception **SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AV...
July 10, 2009 12:00AM
July 10, 2009 12:00AM
July 23, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 PM Maintenace Academy: Preventative Maintenance Design your own preventative maintenance check list for you site needs: Mechanical Capital Improvements Exterior and Interior Common Areas Instructor: Howard Goraj, Fountain Park Westland No Shows Will be Billed
July 31, 2009 12:00AM - 12:00 PM
August 2009
August 21, 2009 7:00PM - 12:00 AM
August 24, 2009 12:00AM Congratulations to Our 2009 PRISM Award Winners!!!!
August 24, 2009 12:00AM
August 24, 2009 12:00AM
August 26, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 PM Maintenace Academy: Appliance Repair Learn about all aspects of repairing appliances including: Dishwashers Refrigerators Parts Ordering Installation Ranges (gas and/or electric) Basic Troubleshooting skills Instructor: Arthur Aros, HD Supply No Shows Will be Billed
September 2009
September 09, 2009 8:00AM - 9:30 AM
September 18, 2009 5:00AM
September 22, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 PM Property Management Series: Stand Out Customer Service Attributes of Good Customer Service Techniques for Building Rapport Your Attitude is Showing Face-to-Face Communication and on the Telephone Leading a Stand-Out Customer Service Team Handling Customers with Difficult Issues Establishing a Company Resident Relations Line Customer Service Mistakes Serve Others by Managing Your Time Mor...
September 23, 2009 9:00AM - 4:00 PM Want to grow your career in the apartment industry bu are you missing the key financial skills? Interested in the CAM designation but don't have much experience in budgeting or finance? The Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association, Property Management Association of Mid-Michigan and Washtenaw Area Apartment Association presents... Financial Boot Camp Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 9:00 am to 4:...
September 24, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
September 30, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) Dates: September 30 & October 7, 15, 21 and 28, 2009 Cost: $749 Members/ $1119 Non-Members Instructor: Chris Peraino Location: DMAA Training Office 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1704, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 How to Obtain Your CAMT Designation... To obtaim a CAMT designation youo must: have worked in the apartment industry for at least 12 months; succe...
October 2009
October 07, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM No Shows Will be Billed
October 08, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM The DMAA presents its Refrigerant Recovery Certification Program for 2009. This class is a MUST for all Maintenance Technicians. We officer Esco Instruction, Reveiw and Testing - all in one day! Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009 Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Instructor: Christopher Peraino, Certified ESCO Instructor Location: DMAA Training Center, 30700 Telegraph Rd, Suite 2665, Bingham Farms, MI Cost: $...
October 09, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM Real Estate Continuing Education Speaker: Rich George, NOI Coach Date: Friday, October 9, 2009 Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Bingham Conference Center 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1751, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 Cost: $55 Members/ $75 Non-Members (must pay in adavce) No refunds on cancellations received after October 2, 2009 Attendees: Please bring your pocket ID card with you to the class **Trai...
October 14, 2009 8:00AM - 9:30 AM DMAA October General Membership Meeting State of the Industry: What's on the Horizon for 2010? Find out what's on the horizon for 2010 in the state of Michigan and the rest of the country. Don't miss theis opportunity to ask the expert those questions that make you stay up at night. Speaker: Jonathan Dwoskin, Marcus & Millichap Jonathan Dwoskin is the sales manager for the MIchigan offices of Mar...
October 15, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM No Shows Will be Billed
October 15, 2009 4:00PM - 6:00 PM The DMAA cordially invites you to join us for a Legislative Mixer Join us in a gathering of Westland civic leaders and DMAA property managers and members to meet and discuss the issues of the day. Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009 Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served Location: Community Room of Greenwood Villa 7600 Nankin Boulevard Westland, MI 48185 Please RSVP by Monday...
October 21, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM
October 22, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 PM No Shows Will be Billed
October 22, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM No Shows Will be Billed
October 28, 2009 9:00AM - 5:00 PM No Shows Will be Billed
November 2009
November 05, 2009 12:00AM - November 06, 2009 12:00AM 7th Annual GLAStar Education Conference Featuring Nation Speakers: Maria D. Baker, Meagan Johnson, Larry Johnson, Sherre Helmer and Tim Richardson Tickets Include Thursday and Friday Education and Complimentary Cocktail Reception on Thursday. GLAStar Award Tickets are sold seperatly. Location: Kellog Hotel and Conference Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 $99 Members of DM...
November 06, 2009 6:30PM - November 07, 2009 1:00AM 14th Annual GLASTar Awards Honoring Excellence in the Multifamily Housing Industry Date: Friday, November 6, 2009 Cost: Member & Guest - $60 per person Location: Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824 Time: 6:30 pm - Cocktails & Entry Board Viewing 7:15 pm - Dinner and Awards 9:30 pm to 1:00 am - Celebration and Dancing RSVP by October 30, 2009 To RSVP ...
November 10, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 PM Hype, reality, confusion... there is constant chatter about Blogs, Facebook, Twitter and other forms of Social Media, and most business owners and managers are confused on the web marketing strategy, and discus the reality on how this cultural phenomenon can be used to advance business objectives. Topics covered in the session are... Traditional Print Marketing Solutions; Internet Marketing Soluti...
November 11, 2009 9:30AM - 12:30 PM Bed Bug infestations are now affecting apartment communities in peidemic proportions her in Southeast Michigan. Are you prepared to handle an infesation? Each famail bed bug lays between 200 and 500 eggs in batches of 10 to 50. They can live months without feeding. Hundreds may be praying on your residents at night while they sleep. Their eggs hatch in 10 days. You do the math. Not everyone bitten...
November 18, 2009 8:00AM - 9:30 PM Topic: Public Housing Safety & Fire Prevention Speaker: Barnett Jones, City of Ann Arbour Chief of Police
November 19, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 PM In this class participants will learn how the various heaing systems, that are most common in the multi-housing industry work. During the session they will also learn how each part works and how to effectively troubleshoot the systems and become more proficient. There will be tabletop prototypes to allow participants to practice and demonstrate their knowledge. Participants should bring: VOMs (Vol...
November 19, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 PM “Let’s Go to the Movies” and let’s learn about fair housing! Using moving posters, Nadeen Green (Senior Counsel with For Rent Media Solutions) will weave cinematic titles into important fair housing topics. As always, her program will present real world issues and real world solutions, with plenty of time for you questions . There are bad actors in the apartment industry who believe in “Closed Doo...
December 2009
December 07, 2009 12:00AM The DMAA Staff & Sponsorship committee would like to give a special thank you to all of our 2009 sponsors!!
December 09, 2009 6:00PM - 10:30 PM The Detroit Metropolitan Apartment Association would like to invite you to the 2009 Holiday Gala on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms. Sponsorship Opportunities are Still Available For more information please see flyers or email info@dmaa.net
December 15, 2009 12:00AM
December 15, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 AM No Shows Will Be Billed
December 17, 2009 9:00AM - 12:00 PM In this class you will learn how to improve the technical knowledge of the on site office staff. To present basic maintenance terms, troubleshooting and maintenance processes so that the office staff can better serve residents and support the maintnenace team. Topics covered in this session are: Basic Maintenance and Cap-Ex Terms; Understand Basic Maintenance Tasks - how much time to complete task...