President's Message
Looking back at 2011,
I am impressed with all of the things that were accomplished. The components of NARPM® get better every year thanks to our members and the support from National. I am enthusiastic to see all of the great things that will be accomplished this year and look forward to following in Tony Drost’s, MPM® RMP®, footsteps.
The theme for 2012 is “Leadership by Example.” I chose this theme because we are all leaders in certain facets of our lives whether it is in NARPM®, your business, your community, or your family. Over the years, I formed my leadership skills by observing some of the greatest leaders and my mentors Wendell Davis, MPM® RMP®, and Fred Thompson, MPM® RMP®. I am grateful for the guidance they provided and hope to pass on the confidence and inspiration they instilled in me. Imagine the impact the philosophy of leading by example would have if it was fully embraced. There are no limits to what can be achieved.
As announced at the convention last October, NARPM® has signed a 5 year contract with our management company, Organization Management Group (OMG). OMG, also referred to as National, has proven to be the best management company for NARPM®. Our affiliation with them along with our many volunteers will ensure NARPM®’s continued success for years to come. Next time you contact National please let them know how much they are appreciated.
In November, our Committee Chairs and Board Members met for the Leadership Retreat. One of the main topics was how we can best meet the Strategic Objectives of the association. Many great ideas borne from this discussion will come to fruition this year and in years to come. The morale of the Board and the Chairs is energetic, with the understanding that the best way to accomplish these goals is through communication and team-work.
The membership is expected to continue to grow throughout the year as the market continues to favor the property management industry. In 2009, the Long Range Planning Committee introduced the 12x14 plan for growth. (Grow by 12% each year through 2014 in an effort to reach 4,000 members.) We are well on our way of reaching that goal and possibly exceeding it. The benefits of NARPM® speak for themselves and only get better each year.
Education/Events: You demanded and we listened! We are holding the first Broker/Owner Retreat in February. It is a two day event in Las Vegas for Brokers and Owners to meet and discuss topics such as employee relations, business growth, policy and procedures, and much more. Watch your email and www.narpm.org for upcoming details. George Trombley, RMP®, and Chris Hermanski, MPM® RMP®, are the chairs for the event. We appreciate the hard work that they and the committee have put into this.
Regional Conferences were introduced in 2009. It is amazing how quickly the conferences have become a success, drawing in a large number of members to take advantage of the educational opportunities. The conferences will be held from February to May. I look forward to seeing you there.
Chapters: It is that time of year for the new boards to be sworn in, if they haven’t already done so. With this transition will come a period of learning new roles. Please take advantage of the knowledge and experience of your Regional Vice President to find out how you can improve and/or grow your chapters. It is their mission to lead each chapter to be successful in education, networking, and membership. In addition, NARPM®’s Chapter Support person, Cathy Spruiell, is always available to provide you with the resources needed. She can be reached at chaptersupport@narpm.org.
Lastly, I must take a moment to thank all of our volunteers for devoting time to the association. In addition, their families must be acknowledged for their support of our volunteers. Time is a valuable commodity and any time invested in NARPM® proves to be a learning and personal growth opportunity. We do have several volunteer positions still open for those that are interested. Feel free to contact me or National for more information. Let us all have a fruitful year and always remember to lead by example!
Jayci Grana, MPM® RMP®
2012 President