Pub. 6 2021 Issue 4

3 ISSUE 4, 2021 President's Message Kelly DeMatteo A s many of you know, so much is happening at The Connecticut Apartment Association. This year in September we transitioned to a new management company, the Markens Group. Our new Executive Director is Sioux Wilusz. If you have not had a chance to meet her, you will soon at our next event. Be sure to reach out and say hello. We are so excited for this change and the opportunities a seasoned, accredited management company offers us. A fresh set of eyes, new energy, and a change in perspective. Welcome Sioux! As many of us have spent the last year working remotely, adjusting to the changes COVID has brought about, we were so happy to begin offering our membership opportunities to gather safely. The CTAA hosted its Annual Tradeshow and Education Conference (rescheduled from 2020) this past September and then followed it up in October with an additional networking opportunity, the always well-attended Octoberfest at Eastside. At the Tradeshow and Education Conference, we recognized our 2020 Property Management Company of the Year Nutmeg Awards Winner, Winn Residential. We enjoyed laughs and team spirit with our Maintenance Mania event as well. Congratulations to Brian Henry of Paredim, our first-place overall winner. Our keynote speaker, David Avrin left us energized and inspired to work with our prospects and focus on our operations, while Thomas Briggs of Soundview and Cambridge left us energized and inspired to step up our game when dressing up for next year’s themed preshow party. Finally, a big “Thank You” to our Business Partners who make this event possible. Excellent job to the Landlord Law Firm with your mini golf contest and winning best booth again! At the Octoberfest, we hosted new prospective members; hopefully they enjoyed the event as much as I did and find As many of us have spent the last year working remotely, adjusting to the changes COVID has brought about, we were so happy to begin offering our membership opportunities to gather safely. value in joining the CTAA. The event was also host to a new tradition: a 50/50 raffle to show our membership support in contributing to CTAA’s current charity of choice, the American Red Cross. Just a few years back, we joined up with the American Red Cross as Ready 365 Partners, knowing the good they do for residents in times of crisis. Many of our members have asked how they can personally help, and this first raffle was just the start. We will continue to have a 50/50 raffle at our events moving forward, so do not forget your CASH if you want to participate and check out the goal chart on social. We hope to see you at our next live event, the Holiday Party and Nutmeg Awards Dinner, which will be held at Foxwoods on December 9th. Best of luck to our Nutmeg Awards Nominees. Continue to visit our website, CTAAHQ.ORG and follow us on Facebook to stay connected! Sincerely, Kelly DeMatteo Vice President Property Management Trio Properties, LLC