Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington

10/26/2020

Calling all AOBA members! Participate in our food drive for the Capital Area Food Bank from October 26 to November 16th! This food drive is a friendly competition against The Maryland Multi-Housing Association (MMHA) to see which association can collect the most donations for our local food banks!

There are several ways to get involved:
1️⃣ Organize a food drive at your building. We developed a toolkit for you to use on-site at your building, click here to download: https://bit.ly/31MgYJ4

2️⃣Donate to the Capital Area Food Bank. We partnered with Building Maintenance Services to fundraise and they are matching the first $1,500 in donations! That’s 9,000 meals! $1 donated = 2.5 meals! Donate at https://bit.ly/3dZTntc

3️⃣Purchase much-needed food items on AOBA's Amazon Registry. (You need to be logged in to an Amazon account to purchase). These canned goods will be delivered to AOBA's office and then to the Capital Area Food Bank. Click here to view registry: https://amzn.to/35E2s74

If you don't manage a property, but want to get involved, let us know. There are plenty of ways to volunteer! To learn more visit https://bit.ly/2ToKxLV or contact to Jeanne Clarke at [email protected].

10/22/2020

Fantastic turn out yesterday at our Civil Unrest webinar! Over 100 attendees learned insightful information on how to prepare for civil unrest. Thank you to everyone who attended, and a big thank you to our facilitators and speakers!

10/20/2020

Don't miss tomorrow's free webinar on preparing for civil unrest at 10 AM! This session will feature Kevin Davis and Dr. Keith Williams, two former police officials, who will share share the strategies and tactics they employed and provide actionable information to help you protect your buildings.

ONLY FEW SPACES LEFT! Register here: https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/register?id=14845

10/16/2020

Thank you to everyone who attended our two-day Social Media Strategies course, and a huge thank you to our instructor, Candice Manning with Murn Properties! 👏 Candice shared her creative digital marketing efforts that she is implementing across Dartmoor Place's social media platforms.

We hope members took away some useful tips and tricks they can apply to their social media strategies. Stay tuned for the recording!

10/15/2020

Clean Up Day 2020

Clean Up Day at James E. Duckworth School is in full swing! Thank you to our hard working volunteers. Couldn’t have picked a better day! ☀️
#TeamUptoCleanUp #AOBAintheCommunity

10/14/2020

FREE WEBINAR‼️ Join us on October 21 @ 10 a.m. for a 90-minute program featuring Kevin Davis and Dr. Keith Williams, two former police officials who have experienced first-hand civil unrest events in our area. They will provide actionable information on what you can do to secure and protect your buildings and inform your tenants in advance as needed during these situations before, during, and after the events.

To register, please click here: https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/civil-unrest-elections-protests-and-disturbance

10/08/2020

Join DowntownDC for DowntownDC Dine Out on 8th Street, a destination weekend streatery!

🍽 All roads lead to 8th Street between H & K Streets Northwest. DowntownDC Dine Out on 8th Street will feature the unique cuisines of Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, Olivia, Modena, Cranes, and City Tap House. A weekly rotation of food trucks will also feature their own culinary creations.

🍽 The streatery is open Fridays from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm now through Sunday, Oct. 25. Masks and reservations are required.

🍽 For more information about DowntownDC Dine Out on 8th Street, visit https://www.downtowndc.org/dineout/

10/07/2020

We wanted to do a special shoutout to our members - Allied Universal's Tracy Seymour and Brookfield Properties' LaNile Dalcour! 👏 Thank you so much for helping us plan, implement and execute our successful Emergency Preparedness Month seminars. We appreciate your dedication to AOBA and our members.

10/06/2020

District of Columbia Building Industry Association - DCBIA

HAPPENING TODAY! Join DCBIA at 3 PM for a conversation with industry executives, including our very own Board member and former President, Arianna Royster. More details below ⬇️

Click here to register: https://dcbia.org/upcoming-events/#!event/register/2020/10/6/rescheduled-celebrating-women-in-real-estate-a-virtual-conversation-with-industry-executives

How has 2020 impacted DC development and construction, residential sales, property management, commercial leasing, as well as industry employees and city residents? Join us next Thursday, October 6, for a dynamic discussion with three influential women leading the industry. Register here -https://bit.ly/DCRealEstateWomenLeaders

10/05/2020

Join us for Clean-Up Day at James E. Duckworth School on October 15 from 9 AM to 1 PM!

We are seeking volunteers to help us clean up the Duckworth school in preparation for their reopening in January. Clean up activities include weeding, pruning, planting, edging, trimming and much more! Register here today: https://bit.ly/2SuSTkM

Bring your gloves, tools and make sure to wear a face covering! Lunch will be provided.

10/02/2020

We had a great turnout yesterday at our last Emergency Preparedness Month seminar on fire prevention! A huge thank you to our facilitator, presenters, and viewers who joined us.

👏 Monday Properties Jessica Biggs
👏 Fireline Corporation's Dave Taylor
👏 ULTRA Company's Michael Piantedosi

If you missed out on yesterday's discussion, you're in luck! It was recorded. Members, log in to view: https://www.aoba-metro.org/videos-and-webinars

10/01/2020

2020 David H. Hillman Maverick Award

The deadline is fast approaching for the 2020 David H. Hillman Maverick Award! We are searching for an individual who exemplifies the dedication, leadership, devotion and selflessness that our late member David H. Hillman embodied.

We invite you nominate someone today! Click here to submit your nomination by October 15: https://www.aoba-metro.org/david-hillman-maverick-award
**Must be an AOBA member**

09/30/2020

Please join us in congratulating Ted Brownfield with SJG Properties. Ted has completed and passed his Certified Apartment Portfolio Supervisor exam! Congratulations, Ted!! 🎉👏

View our additional educational courses at http://ow.ly/o3Am50A24v7

09/30/2020

Have you registered for our Fire Prevention seminar yet? 🔥🧯Join us tomorrow @ 10 a.m. to discuss fire prevention, led by our Emergency Preparedness Committee Members.

The discussion will be facilitated by Jessica Biggs with Monday Properties and feature David Taylor with Fireline Corporation and Michael Piantedosi with ULTRA Company.

You won't want to miss this! Register today at https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/register?id=14026

09/29/2020

One of our very own Board members will be a panelist at NAA's Inclusive Communities Improve Resident Living Experiences webinar tomorrow. Arianna Royster is the Executive Vice President at Borger Management, and she will be joining other industry leaders to discuss the impact of inclusive community commitments to the resident experience.

Free event‼️ Click here to register: https://naahq.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V9s2TpdqQcWNTVIurm7ytw

09/28/2020

Another successful golf tournament is in the books! Thank you again to everyone who played, sponsored and helped us organize this amazing event.

Congratulations to all of our tournament winners! 🎉👏

09/25/2020

Yesterday was a busy day full of excellent events! Members began their Thursday attending either our Emergency Preparedness discussion about civil unrest or an education course about collection strategies.

Thank you to everyone who participated, and a special thank you to:

👏 Emergency Preparedness facilitators & speakers: Allied Universal's Tracy Seymour, Brookfield Properties' LaNile Dalcour & Sara Pray, Lerner's Stewart Branam and Sergeant Anthony Alioto with the Metropolitan Police Department.

👏 Solutionists, LLC's Felicia Queen who facilitated our education course.

Check out our upcoming events here: https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/

09/24/2020

It was so great seeing everyone on Monday! Due to the capacity limits we could not have the amazing reception we were used to having after a full day on the golf course.

Nevertheless, we are going to connect via zoom on today at
2 PM to celebrate the winners of the contests and tournaments! We hope you will join us! 🎉🏆🥇

Click here to join the fun! https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/golf-awards-and-virtual-reception

09/23/2020

Join us tomorrow @ 10 a.m. for our 3rd National Preparedness Month seminar — Past, Present and Future Civil Unrest featuring Stewart Branam with Lerner and Sara Pray with Brookfield Properties. Learn how how property managers and security professionals keep their tenants, residents, and buildings safe during civil unrest.

Members will also hear from our special guest, Sergeant Anthony Alioto with the Metropolitan Police Department!

Register here today: https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/past-civil-unrest

FREE TO AOBA MEMBERS‼️

09/22/2020

Today is National Registration Day! Please check your voter registration status to ensure you are #VoteReady for November.

For DC residents, check your voter status:
💻 online at https://bit.ly/2Eo5WkC

For Maryland residents, check your voter status:
💻 online at https://bit.ly/300M2ns

For Virginia residents, check your voter status:
💻 online at https://bit.ly/3coNPHG

09/21/2020

Today's the day! We are thrilled to be holding our Annual Golf Tournament. ⛳️🏌️

Thank you to every golfer in attendance, our Golf Committee and all of our amazing sponsors! This event would not be possible without your incredible support! Stay tuned for photos of the event.

09/18/2020

We had a great turnout yesterday for the second series of our Emergency Preparedness with almost 40 members! 👏 Thank you to everyone who attended our discussion on emergency communications.

➡️ Members — If you missed the conversation, please log in to view the recording: https://www.aoba-metro.org/videos-and-webinars

➡️ Join us on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 10-11 AM for our next discussion. Register today: https://bit.ly/3hJaYWy

09/16/2020

Shoutout to one of our very own, Tracy Seymour of Allied Universal, who contributed to BOMA International's new Pandemic Guide, "Managing Through Pandemics: Preparing Your Buildings, Tenants and Staff." 👏🙌

This new guide offers essential information on what steps can be taken to help reduce exposure and increase the safety of building occupants.

Click here to download: https://bit.ly/33zcVj9

09/15/2020

Remember to wear a mask when going outside and maintain physical distance! 😷

Do your part! Help slow the spread of COVID-19 by wearing a mask in public and when you can't maintain physical distance ourdoors. A properly-fitted mask should cover your chin, mouth and nose. #MaskUpMoCo #SpreadLoveNotGerms

09/15/2020

The second discussion in our Emergency Preparedness series is coming up! Join us on Thursday, Sept. 17 @ 10 am for our Communications discussion facilitated by Carol Stauffer of JLL and Joe Reilly of Akridge.

Members will learn how our Emergency Preparedness Committee members communicated with internal and external stakeholders throughout this pandemic.

Register today ➡️ https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/register?id=14024

09/11/2020

One of our members was featured in this month's issue of BOMA Magazine! 👏 Mathew Smith from JBG SMITH shared his insight and best practices on emergency preparedness. Check out the article here: https://bit.ly/32jPElS

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, BOMA International will be highlighting insights from commercial real estate professionals on all things emergency preparedness throughout September. This quote comes from an article titled “A ‘Living Plan’ for a Changing World” that was published in the September/October 2019 issue of BOMA Magazine. While the article was published before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lessons shared by industry experts are especially applicable today. Among other valuable takeaways, Matthew Smith, Director of Security for JBG SMITH, emphasizes the importance of treating your emergency preparedness plan as a living document that is actively reviewed and updated as time goes on. Check out the full article here: https://bit.ly/2R9k3NF.

(P.S. – Can you guess which BOMA local hosted the active assailant drill featured in this graphic?)

09/11/2020

Thank you to everyone who participated in our excellent discussion around mask and social distancing regulations, and a special thank you to our facilitator and panelists for sharing their unique experiences, plans and strategies!

Join us next Thursday, Sept. 17 @ 10 a.m. for our next discussion — Emergency Preparedness Communications 🆘 ! Register here ➡️ https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/register?id=1402

09/10/2020

Our Annual Golf Tournament is officially SOLD OUT‼️ We're looking forward to a beautiful day on the greens at Woodmont Country Club.

🌟 Special shoutout to Golf Committee Chairs, Destiny Igiebor and Dani Bressler for making this happen! 🌟

We are still looking for sponsors! If you're interested in supporting, please call Brandy Peak at 202-296-3390 Ext. 763.

09/09/2020

We are kicking off National Preparedness Month with our first discussion about Masks & Social Distancing! 😷 Join us tomorrow @ 10 a.m. for an hour long course facilitated by Boston Properties' Demitra S. Alvarado and featuring Scott Management, Inc.’s Destiny Igiebor and Monument Realty’s Marcellius Banks.

All three property mangers will discuss how they've complied with the mask regulations, shifted their building operations and more!

‼️ FREE for AOBA members ‼️ Register today: https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/register?id=14023

09/08/2020

✨ DEADLINE EXTENDED! ✨ Nominations for the 2020 David H. Hillman Maverick Award are now open. We are searching for an individual who exemplifies the dedication, leadership, devotion and selflessness that our late member David Hillman embodied.

We invite you nominate someone today! Learn more and submit your nominations by October 15: https://www.aoba-metro.org/david-hillman-maverick-award

**Nominee must be an AOBA member**

09/07/2020

Happy Labor Day! Join us in celebrating the men and women who work hard to keep our communities safe and running. We thank you!

09/04/2020

We're looking forward to a day on the golf course at our Annual Golf Tournament! Thank you to our supporter sponsors for your support this year.

The tournament is only 17 days away, but you can still register your team. Click here now to join us Sept. 21 https://bit.ly/3lNemmu

09/03/2020

Our Associate's Coalition Team (ACT) met via Zoom earlier this week to discuss new ways to support our owner/manager members. We are looking forward to what they are planning. Thank you to our ACT members for their dedication to this committee and AOBA!

09/02/2020

Thank you to our newest sponsor of our Annual Golf Tournament, Kings III Emergency Communications! 🏌️

We hope you can join us on September 21 at Woodmont Country Club! It's not too late to register! https://www.aoba-metro.org/events/aoba-2020-golf-tournament

09/02/2020

In honor of National Preparedness Month, our Emergency Preparedness Committee will be leading four discussions focused on emergency preparedness within the DMV region. Members will hear from other members on what their emergency preparedness plans look like. We hope you will join us! FREE TO AOBA MEMBERS. Registration links below:

😷 Masks + Social Distancing: http://ow.ly/LbLw50Bf97m

💬 Communications: http://ow.ly/haf950Bf97k

➡️ Past Civil Unrest: http://ow.ly/udj750Bf97l

🔥 Fire Prevention and Drills: http://ow.ly/ng9C50Bf97n