IN THIS EDITION:

• Rebate Through the Home Depot
• New Online Application
• Webinar
• Ethics Completion
• Chapter Excellence Deadline
• Convention
• Are You a Designation Candidate?
• Residential Resource Electronic?
• Social Media
• NARPM® Affinity Partners
• Membership Counts
• Membership Reports
• Not a Member of NARPM®?
• Other Information

May 2012 Edition

Rebate through the Home Depot!

Have you signed up for the new program through The Home Depot? Check out the program by clicking here. The program code is simply: NARPM®. Register now to start receiving rebates on all your purchases.

NARPM® new online application

Have you been to NARPM.org and checked out the new member application? It is so easy for new members to apply and pay dues online. Send the link to all the property managers you know to check out NARPM®.

Two great FREE webinars coming up in June

NARPM® has partnered with national affiliates to bring you two great webinars at no cost to you.

7 Hidden Ways to Increase Revenue In Your Property Management Business
On Wednesday, June 13, 2 PM EDT, 1 PM CDT, 12 MDT, 11 AM PDT, 8 AM Hawaii time, join Robert Locke, MPM® RMP®, as you:

• Learn why you need to un-bundle your services and charge for separate tasks.
• Learn how to evaluate your scope of service and why it's important for your business.
• Key strategies for disclosing those fees to owners.
• Introduction to a number of fees you should consider charging for to increase revenue.
• And more great tips!

This webinar is offered in partnership with NARPM® and Appfolio and you can register by clicking here.

Who Are You Talking To?
On June 21, 3 PM EDT, 2 PM CDT, 1 PM MDT, 12 PDT, 9 AM Hawaii time, join Kit Garren, MPM® RMP®, to learn tips on effective communications.

• Knowing who your audience is when communicating with them is half the battle. Communicating effectively is the other half. In this session you'll learn how to decipher who your client is, engage them in intriguing conversation and win them over with your exceptional style.

Space is limited. So reserve your Webinar seat now.

This free webinar is offered in partnership with NARPM® and Propertyware, NARPM® Corporate Partner.

Missed a webinar? As a NARPM^® member, you can also view archived Webinars for FREE by logging in as a member and going under the Member Resources tab to Webinar Videos - Archived.

Have you not completed your NARPM® Code of Ethics Training?

The NARPM® Board of Directors approves, effective October 1, 2012, that anyone who has not completed the NARPM® Code of Ethics course will become an Associate member. So what does that mean?

• Property Managers will join NARPM® as an Associate Member – This will include International Members.
• Once the Ethics course is completed the member will be changed to a Professional Member.
• Any current members who have not completed the Ethics Course will be changed to an Associate Member until they complete the course.
• Associate Members will pay annual renewal membership dues at an increase of $45.
• Associate Members can be used in count to reach tier discount but will not be entitled to discount.
• Associate Members will pay increased registration fees for the National Convention of $50 and Regional Events of $25.
• On website (www.NARPM.org) display Professional Member after members name and a definition of a professional member will be added that states: A Property Manager who has fulfilled all membership requirements of NARPM® including the completion of the NARPM® Code of Ethics training.
• Associate Members cannot retain designations without completing the Ethics class.
• In order for companies to retain the CRMC® designation, the main MPM® needs to be current on their Ethics class.
• Only Professional Members will be allowed to sit on the NARPM® Board of Directors.
• Chapters will be encouraged to adopt the same verbiage in their bylaws referencing Associate Membership.
• Associate Members are not allowed to use or display any NARPM® logos.

There is still time to take the NARPM® Code of Ethics by just clicking on this link and choosing the 3 hour Ethics course. Use you member number and your password.

CHapter excellence deadline

Don’t forget Chapter Excellence must be submitted to NARPM® National by August 1, 2012. Click here to get the current application and check list.

Annual convention

You can keep up to date with all the latest details on the upcoming October convention in Crystal City, VA. Take extra time to see scenic Washington, DC. Check this site regularly and make your hotel reservations early! Make sure you attend the Presidents Celebration event that will be held at the National Zoo. NARPM® will have the zoo to itself so come out and enjoy visiting with the animals.

Are you a designation candidate?

NARPM® no longer accepts notebooks from designation candidates. We have made the process electronic so all you have to do is keep up to date on your own personal electronic work sheet. If you need more information contact Cher Leadbeater by email.

Did you know Residential Resource is available in electronic format?

You must be logged in to Members Only to access and then you can look at all the current and archived Residential Resource magazines as downloadable PDFs or page-flippable versions. Check it out!

Educate yourself on social media

Thinking about taking online classes? Have you checked out the new social media classes that are available? Follow the link and then go to the bottom of the page.

Check out the savings offered by NARPM® AFFINITY PARTNERS

Save on your bottom line by using NARPM® Affinity Partners. We keep adding new partners and encourage you to check them out here.

Membership Counts

Here are current membership counts as of May 31, 2012:

• Total Members: 3,703
• Professional Members: 3,316
• International Members: 10
• Honorary Member: 1
• Honorary Life Member: 1
• Life Members: 22
• Support Staff: 183
• Affiliates: 142
• Junior: 27
• Student: 1

Following are the chapters with 50 or more members. Check your records TODAY to make sure everyone in your chapter is still active. Remember that Professional Members must belong to National prior to joining your chapter.

1. Atlanta, GA –186 members
2. Oahu, HI – 181 members
3. Orlando/Central FL – 170 members
4. San Antonio, TX – 139 members
5. Phoenix, AZ – 113 members
6. Sacramento, CA – 103 members
7. Southeastern VA/Hampton Roads – 103 members
8. Denver, CO – 92 members
9. Greater Dallas, TX – 80 members
10. Austin Area, TX – 77 members
11. Northeast Florida – 69 members
12. Colorado Springs – 67 members
13. Tampa Bay – 66 members
14. Southwest Idaho – 65 members
15. King, County, WA – 59 members
16. Santa Clara County – 57 members
17. San Diego, CA – 55 members
18. Fort Worth/Mid Cities – 52 members

• Florida State – 424 members
• California State – 338 members
• Washington State – 143 members
• Virginia State – 151 members

• At Large Members – 719 members

Chapter Leaders: Do you need to grow your chapter quickly? Then check out the At Large member list by state to make sure you aren't missing members in your area.

Membership Reports

Find out who has joined NARPM® recently. Put these reports into excel and you have your own database to send out announcements. See the latest membership information, including At Large members. You can also submit prospective members through this site and view active prospects. Remember, you must sign into the Members Only section to access these reports.

Are you reading this report and not a member of NARPM®?

You can obtain more information on NARPM® by going to www.narpm.org or contact the National office at 800-782-3452 or e-mail info@narpm.org.

Other Information

Is there any other information you would like to see included in the monthly National Report? If so, please e-mail executivedirector@narpm.org and we will see if it can be included.