October Update 2019

October 2019 Board of Director Candidates Calendar of Events Navigating the Industrial Commission Process Why 2019 is the Year of Sales New Members Rent Foundation Patron Sponsors Star Associate Members UPDATE There are four (4) candidates running for three (3) Associate Board seats.  Associate Candidates: Thomas Ellison- Pure Property Solutions  Jennifer Foppe- PPG  Trisha Hendrickson- Chadwell Supply  Solomon Parini- Willis Law Firm, LLC  voting: As outlined in the GDAA Bylaws Voting is as follows: Absentee or proxy ballots are not permitted Only members in good standing as appear upon the records of the Association shall be entitled to vote. Members in good standing shall be defined as those members who hold no delinquent payables to the Association sixty-one (61) days or order. Each member shall be entitled to one vote per $250.00, or portion thereof, of annual membership dues paid, which shall be cast by the duly designated representative. There are four (4) candidates running for two (2) Primary Board Seats. Primary Candidates:  Paula Fleener- Simms Management   Sarah Hahn- HILLS Properties  Crystal Hawkey- HILLS Properties  Jennifer Illanz- BRG Apartments  Greater Dayton Apartment Association GDAA Annual Meeting, Board of Directors elections and mini-trade show The Greater Dayton Apartment Association will hold its annual elections for the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting and Mini Trade Show. Wednesday, October 23, 2019  GDAA Event Center 3155 Elbee Road Suite 300  4:00 Networking and Mini Trade Show  4:00- 5:00pm Voting PRIMARY CANDIDATES:  Paula Fleener started with Simms Management in January 2009 where she works as a MultiSite Property Manager. Over the years Paula has won several awards; Simms Management “Leasing Professional of the Year” in 2009 and 2010 and GDAA Spotlight on Success “Best Multi-Property Manager” in 2018. Paula is a very active member of the GDAA. She currently serves on the GDAA Executive Board and the GDAA Board of Directors and is on the Golf Outing committee. In addition, she has served on the GDAA Rent Foundation for many years. Paula would like to promote the growth of GDAA through her continued involvement on the Board of Directors.   Sarah Hahn has been with HILLS since 2011. She was the Property Manager at Savoy at the Streets of West Chester during their successful lease-up in 2015 before being promoted to District Manager in 2016. Savoy was awarded the Excellence Award from the National Apartment Association in 2017 while the community was in her portfolio. She is now over Cincinnati and Dayton sites and is managing the lease-up of the Allure Apartments in Centerville and Element Apartments in Oakwood. Sarah currently serves on the GDAA Education Committee and is an active volunteer with the Ronald McDonald House as well as the City Link- “Dress for Success” program. Sarah believes that serving on the GDAA Board will make her better in her role and sees this as an amazing opportunity to learn and share with others equally as passionate about the property management industry.   Crystal Hawkey has over 18 years of experience in the Property Management industry with much of that time being in the Dayton market. In addition to the opportunity to travel and assist underperforming properties Crystal also has a background in education which has driven her to assist in developing several training programs with previous employers. As a Property Manager with HILLS since February of 2019, Crystal is very excited to be back "home" in the Dayton area. She looks forward to taking on a new role with the GDAA, which has helped her become so successful in her career. In her time away from work, Crystal enjoys volunteering with Ronald McDonald House Charities and multiple pet adoption agencies in the area. She also recently got her first motorcycle and loves spending time with her husband and rescue animals. Crystal enjoys being a part of a greater cause and feels being on the Board of Directors would allow her to serve her peers and to learn and share her knowledge of the industry.   Jennifer Illanz with BRG Apartments has over fifteen years of leasing and property management experience with particular expertise in training and marketing. Prior to joining BRG, she held leasing director and property manager positions with another professional management company in the Cincinnati area. Her background includes all aspects of overseeing Class A properties involving as many as 500 units in 10 buildings. Her experience encompasses the development and implementation of policies and procedures, as well as having designed and managed marketing programs addressing all marketing components from traditional print to social media. As BRG’s Training and Marketing Manager, Jennifer directs the training programs of new hires and continuing development for BRG professionals. She also guides the marketing programs to ensure all materials properly reflect the firm’s brand and philosophy. She is an active member of the GCNKAA and serves on its “Holiday Cheers” committee. Jennifer has an associate’s degree in interior design from Antonelli College. Jennifer is looking forward to meeting and working in the Dayton market and wants to work on networking within the Association. Interested in having a table a the Mini-Trade Show? Contact Sue Feltner Vendor Tables $175.00- Includes (1) one table and (2) two Annual Meeting Admissions. ASSOCIATE CANDIDATES: Thomas Ellison joined Pure Property Solutions in 2017 after ten years at Sherwin-Williams. He started in the industry while he attended Miami University. When he graduated with a Bachelor degree in Business Finance, he entered the Management Trainee Program at SherwinWilliams. He worked in a management role at several locations and most recently as a paint representative to the multi-family and commercial industry in greater Cincinnati. Thomas is an Associate member at both GCNKAA and GDAA. He is currently enrolled in classes to acquire his Certified Apartments Supplier Certification. Thomas married his high school sweetheart and has four daughters, Emma, Elizabeth, Eden, and Ella. He is a member of the Trustee and Building Committees at First Baptist Church in Hamilton. He spends his free time reading and working on his farm near Oxford. Thomas wants to serve on the GDAA to make a positive impact on current and future members. Jennifer Foppe is the Business Development Manager for PPG in Ohio. She works closely with multi-family properties to supply paint and specialty coatings. She is currently involved in the Events Work Group for the Columbus Apartment Association. Jennifer believes that being on the GDAA Board is an outstanding networking opportunity and is looking forward to volunteering her time by serving on committees. Her goal is to help the industry grow and prosper. Trisha Hendrickson is the National Account Manager for Chadwell Supply. She has been servicing the multifamily industry for 20 years. Her involvement with apartment associations began when she joined the Apartment Industry in 1999. During that time, she currently serves on the CAA Associate Council and on the GDAA Maintenance Education Council and the Trade Show Committee. Over the past few years, Trisha has enjoyed becoming more involved with the GDAA and would consider it an honor to serve on the GDAA Board of Directors. Since the role brings experience, wisdom, and strategic thinking she believes she is uniquely qualified due to her tenure in the industry, staying educated on current trends, and working in multiple markets. As a GDAA Board Member, Trisha will focus her efforts on building an even stronger association through membership participation that will create a culture where Primary and Associates members build lasting friendships and business partnerships.   Solomon Parini is an associate attorney for Willis Law Firm, LLC, who represents Landlords in the Multi-Family and Commercial Real Estate Arena. Solomon graduated summa cum laude from Capital University Law School. Solomon heads the Dayton and Southwestern Division of Willis Law and has considered Dayton home for years. He frequently speaks/lectures on Fair Housing and other trends in the Landlord-Tenant area. He has assisted with lobbying and legislation, relative to Landlords, in front of the Ohio House of Representatives. Solomon is excited to bring his legal knowledge and experience to make the Fair Housing to register , Visit www.GDAA.org or call 937-293-1170 . What is required by law Market rate vs 504 responsibilities Assistance/service animals Unit transfers Parking Live-in Aides Hoarding Medical marijuana cost: $35 Buy 2 and save: 2 for $60 Hot Topics Rent Foundation Information Want in on the NExt Contest? Member Compass Sara Couch Thermal imaging map highlighting the path of Memorial Day weekend storm. Sara (pictured left) and Executive Director Jo Wise share a candid chuckle. mission statement Connecting and advancing the multi-family industry through partnerships, education, and advocacy. Member Compass  The GDAA website has a Member Compass which allows Members to register for classes or events, check on the status of their membership, look at their invoices and payment status, connect with others, and much, much more. The goal is to help you and your community and company get more out of your membership with GDAA. We want you to have the information you need when you need it! Just follow these simple steps: Go to Membership Is Your Company a Member? Create Account Agree to the Terms & Conditions Choose how to connect (Facebook, Google, or enter an email and password) Complete your profile. Enter as much info as you want or just the minimum. That’s all there is to it! Click here to create your Member Compass now! You wouldn’t know it by the weather this year, but fall is here and that means it’s general meeting season! After a long and active summer, it was good to see a lot of new and familiar faces at the September General Meeting. Our guest speaker, Marla Posey, gave us some great tips to become more productive in our daily lives and helped us understand that we aren’t alone in struggling to meet all of the demands of our fast-paced industry. Our committees have been busy planning great events for Autumn, Winter and into 2020. Be sure to check out the events calendar on our website, WWW.GDAA.ORG, and subscribe to our social media accounts to stay in touch with all of the action. Coming up next is the Chili for Charity Golf Outing at the Pipestone Golf Club in Miamisburg on Friday, October 4th. This is a great event for The Rent Foundation, and all proceeds go to help Dayton area residents who need rent assistance for a variety of reasons. This year, the event is open to the public, so tell a buddy and bring a friend! Our Annual Meeting is on Wednesday, October 23rd, and is our biggest event of the year for good reason. You will have an opportunity to vote for candidates running for the 2020 Board of Directors. We have a great group of candidates, including dedicated incumbent candidates as well as candidates that are newer to the association. During the meeting, we will also be hosting a Mini -Trade Show, where you will have the opportunity to meet with vendors to learn what’s new and find a solution to that nagging problem you’ve been trying to solve! The Rent Foundation will also be hosting its annual Nite at the Races at the Miamisburg Moose Lodge on Saturday, November 16th. This is always a great time, and an opportunity for our members to mingle in a much more relaxed environment, with chances to win a variety of fantastic prizes through raffles and gambling on the virtual horse races! I hope everyone enjoys the cooler weather this fall, and I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming events! Very Sincerely,  Lloyd Cobble President  Greater Dayton Apartment Association   A Message from the President RECENT STORIES OF HOPE The past two months have been a whirlwind for The Rent Foundation and its involvement in the community. Over $10,000 was raised for tornado victims. In Trotwood, your donations benefited children living in an apartment complex where 200 backpacks, loaded with school supplies were donated. These were kids ranging in age from kindergarten through high school. August and September saw us help 7 families whose rent were past due. They were facing eviction and possibly being homeless. The Rent Foundation was their last resort. There were 2 families who were burdened with surgery bills and unable to pay rent. We caught them up on rent and today they are stable once again. We helped a family who was dealing with a death and a car accident. Paying bills from these tragedies had them facing life on the street. Instead the Rent Foundation helped them through their crisis. Also helped was a woman who has been missing work due to caring for her terminally ill mother with cancer. The Rent Foundation was able to catch her up on past due rent. Three families faced a job loss and each family was hired at a new job, but in the meantime, they were short on rent money. Again, you helped house these three families. On behalf of the Rent Foundation Board and the Dayton Area families that have been helped… THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS AND THE CONTINUED SUPPORT. As we finish the Chili for Charity Golf Outing, we turn our attention to November 16th’s Nite at the Races event. For the first time ever, this fundraiser will be at the Miamisburg Moose Lodge. Come watch horse races on the big screen, bet cash and win cash! There will also be dozens of raffle prizes from designer purses, to liquor, to restaurant gift cards. The fun starts at 6pm and goes until 11pm. Admission is $20 at the door and will include food, soft drinks and beer. Amazing raffle items and pull tabs add to the fun! It's a great time all while raising money for a great GDAA Rent Foundation. The event is open to the public so bring your family, friends, neighbors... anyone 21 and older are welcome! Sponsorship's are available this year where you can name the horses in the race! Call 937-293-1170 for more info! If you have never been to this shindig, you are missing one of the best parties on the GDAA calendar. See you on November 16th!  The GDAA Rent Foundation Committee gdaa rENT fOUNDATION Apartment Energy LLC Maryellen Bohl(513)860-1210 4862 Business Center Way Cincinnati, OH 45266 firstchoiceservices.com Mark Derrick ,(513)834-9800 7126 Lawyer Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45244 New members are approved by the Membership Committee and the Board of Directors. If you have any questions or comments about sponsoring new companies, please contact the GDAA office at (937)293-1170 or info@gdaa.org premier patron sponsor sponsoroSponsors patron Sponsors NREX Willowood Apts. Newest Members Able Roofing BRG Apartments CertaPro Painters Chadwell Supply Cincinnati Coin Laundry CORT Harrison's Pro Tree Service HILLS Properties HD Supply Home Depot Pro Larry Lasky, Attorney at Law Mop Squad Oberer Management Services PMR Companies Redwood Living Sherwin Williams - Flooring Sherwin Williams - Paint Towne Properties Willis Law Firm Lisa Hausman,(937) 684-4653 4889 Far Hills Ave. Dayton, OH 45429 First Choice COffee Services Justine McGraw (937) 396-4347 1501Cardington Rd. Kettering, OH 45409 Southern-Comfort-Cleaning.com Southern Comfort Cleaning "Doing business with a member is just good business." Ad deadlines are the 20th of the month for the next month’s issue. Placement of articles and ads is limited to pre-set space and dimensions of the Update. Submissions may or may not be used and placement is at the discretion of the editor. The Update is a monthly publication of the Greater Dayton Apartment Association, for more information on advertising call (937) 293-1170. For the most up-to-date information check out our website: www.gdaa.org. star associate members     Place at least a ½ page ad in 6 consecutive issues of the UPDATE Newsletter and a ½ page ad in GDAA Membership Directory Wanna Be A Star? 2019 UPDATE ADVERTISING RATES: Ad rates are for full color ads. Link from your ad to your website is included. Ads must be submitted as a press quality pdf file or high resolution jpg.  Business Card............ $ 65 Quarter Page...............$105  Half Page........................$145 Star Associate Member....... $116 Full Page.........................$185 Star Associate Member.........$148  Cincinnati Coin Laundry CORT Jetz Laundry Services Maintenance Supply Headquarters Sherwin Williams Flooring Sholiton Industries The Lake Doctors STAR ASSOCIATE MEMBERship benefits: A 20% discount on ALL advertising. You will be included in the rotation of the Star Associate Member of the Month and have a featured article in the issue as the “Star Associate Member of the Month”. Announced as a “Star Associate Member” in every issue of the UPDATE. Open Listing in the on-line Member Directory. You will also be listed on the home page of the GDAA website.   9-10am Membership Committee  10-11 am  Program Committee  11-12pm  Education Committee  12 -1pm   Social Meda Committee 3-4 pm legislative Committee    October 2019 Committee meeting schedule  "Doing business with a member is just good business" People should not be discriminated against due to religion. Finding the right home has long been part of the American dream. That dream should not be denied because of discrimination or harassment based on religion. The Fair Housing Act and local fair housing ordinances prohibit housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status and local protected classes like sexual orientation, age and marital status to name a few. These housing protections apply to discrimination in the sale or rental of housing, and also apply to the "terms and conditions" of the sale or rental of housing. Thus, if people are permitted to put decorations on their apartment doors, religious individuals should be able to put religious items or decorations on their doors, such as a Jewish mezuzah or a Christian cross. Similarly, when condominiums or apartments have a common room that can be reserved by residents for private activities like parties or book studies, residents seeking to hold a Bible study or other private religious activity may not be discriminated against. Does a housing provider have to accommodate a tenant’s religion? Unlike in the world of employment, housing providers generally do not need to accommodate the religious practices of a tenant or homeowner. Housing providers are entitled to impose neutral rules that apply to everyone. For example, if there were a rule that prohibited the use of candles on the property, the housing provider would not be required to waive this rule so that a tenant could use candles in an important religious ceremony. It’s polite and good practice to accommodate religious beliefs, but the law does not require it. If a situation arises like this, call the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center at 223-6035 and seek further guidance. Information for the article was gathered by John Zimmerman, VP Miami Valley Fair Housing Center from Justice Department’s Housing and Civil Enforcement Section which enforces the Fair Housing Act and information came from Project Sentinel, a HUD approved housing counseling agency.   why discrimination is "so last century " fair housing update Apartment marketing tactics and digital technologies are always evolving, but the most powerful tool you can use to draw people to your apartment community is as old as time: Storytelling. Humans have been telling stories for as long as there has been language. Research shows that our brains are hard-wired to prefer stories over a list of facts -- they’re more memorable and engaging, and they stand out in a sea of content and advertising that we’ve learned to ignore. The days of bombarding potential customers with the same marketing message over and over are gone. Now, marketers strive to offer experiences and lifestyles instead. Using a story to pull in a prospect is a powerful way to create a genuine connection between them and your brand. And, once you have that connection, trust and loyalty will follow. The goal of storytelling in the context of apartment marketing is about piquing interest and sparking desire rather than closing the deal. It’s about drawing the customer in so they take additional steps to look into your apartment community in more detail. It might seem that apartment community stories amount to little more than the facts: address, the cost to rent, number of bedrooms, square feet, the existence of a pool. But the multifamily space is brimming with ways to tap into people’s emotions through storytelling and, in turn, motivate prospects into taking action.  A good story has characters, conflict and resolution. Using video, social media, website copy, branding elements and email, you can weave a story that will tap into emotions and give the apartment community an edge over the competition. Here are some things to keep in mind: 1. Show, don’t tell. Apartments are meant for living, so find a way to bring your apartment community to life. Rather than saying that your community has a fitness center, show people how they can use it or how it can fit into -- and improve -- their daily lives. Instead of saying that a kitchen has been renovated, point out how they could benefit from that renovation. It could mean additional counter and storage space to help make it easier to create delicious meals. continued on page 25 5 Ways to Market Through Storytelling By Jennifer Lawson -- multifamily insiders I am a huge promoter of technology and innovation; they make life better, faster and more efficient however, it’s vital not to underestimate the need for balance between innovation and a personal connection. For instance, last weekend my daughter had us drive an hour to have breakfast down the shore. While the food is undeniably tasty and the vibe quirky and fun, the real draw is the way they make you feel; the way that they know your name, chat with you at your table, bring you coffee while you wait in line, and make you feel like you are the most important person that walked through the doorway that morning. They have irrefutably created an emotional brand connection through their personal touch and stellar customer service, validated by the parade of loyal customers that line out the door waiting for their turn to share in the experience. Creating a positive, emotional connection with customers will take you further to establishing a long-term relationship than any other strategy you could roll out. Here are 3 ways you can create an emotional brand connection through extraordinary service, and taking a genuine interest in your customer base. 1. Listen. Jot down the nuggets they share about their life. For instance, if you know their son is a little nervous about joining Little League for the first time; ask how he’s doing. Everyone wants to feel they’re important enough to be remembered and that people genuinely care. 2. Court Your Prospects. Selling is a lot like dating, you must woo prospects and hope they return the attention. You wouldn’t go out to one dinner and then ask your date to get married, would you? We know most prospects don’t make their decision about renting on the “first date” and prefer to keep their options open. One way to sway them in your direction is to court them. Check in on their search progress, send them useful moving and packing tips, a calendar of local events and, invite them to an upcoming resident gathering so they can experience the vibe of your community. Believe me, this extra effort is noticed. By:marla posey , director of spark multifamily Creating emotiona l brand connections through stellar customer service continued on page 18 creating emotional brand connections through stellar customer service continued from page 17 3. Date Your Residents. I don’t mean literally date your residents, just don’t stop courting them once they become a resident. Apply the same wooing fundamentals you used when they were a prospect to establish a long-term resident relationship. Be keen to the things that are important to them, be thoughtful, be kind, and take pride in providing an experience that is superior to your competitors. You don’t need new product, lots of amenities or, big budgets to provide your customers what they really want – a connection that is both meaningful and memorable. If you accomplish that, you’ll have created loyalty through emotional branding that rises above the tide and stands the test of time. By:marla posey , director of spark multifamily Bus Tour 2019 @GDAAorg September General Meeting www.gdaa.org Get connected . Stay Connected. #GDAAFam continued on pg 26 October/November 2019 BWC News from CareWorks Comp “The only thing that ever sat its way to success was a hen.” ~Sarah Brown Happening Now: Group Rating & Group Retrospective Enrollment for upcoming 7/1/2020 Policy Year It’s that time of year again: 2020 Traditional Group Rating and Group Retrospective Rating offers are being sent out to employers. Some employers are eligible for both programs (we refer to this as “dual eligibility”). We’re eager to discuss these options with you, as each year there may be a different mix of cost-saving strategies that work best for your organization. The enrollment deadline for the 7/1/2020 Rate Year is November 15, 2019 for Traditional Group Rating, and January 24, 2020 for Group Retrospective Rating. What’s an EMR and Why is it Important? The Experience Modifier Rate (EMR) plays a pivotal role in determining an employer’s premium rates and, in some cases, obtaining work as a subcontractor. The BWC calculates the EMR based on a comparison of the employer’s experience period claims compared to an industry average expected claim level. The EMR is used as a gauge for future claim costs and serves to adjust an employer’s premium if claims are above or below expected levels. The EMR is applied to the base rate and is used as a base rate credit discount or a penalty rate surcharge. When an employer’s EMR is above 1.00 they are “penalty rated”. If an employer’s EMR is below 1.00 they are “credit rated”. Traditional Group Rating programs serve to lower an employer’s EMR below the EMR levels they could achieve on their own. There are circumstances when employers must provide their EMR, as a requirement to bid on particular jobs and that is used to gauge the employer’s workplace safety. Each June, BWC provides private employers with an on-line experience exhibit that provides their upcoming policy year experience period data including experience claims, base rates for their manual classifications and their Experience Modifier Rate(EMR). For public employers, this experience exhibit is provided in December each year. Please contact CareWorks Comp if you have any questions about your organization’s EMR. Plumbing Essentials THANK YOU    for providing exceptional training! 5 ways to market through storytelling continued 2. Identify your key message. Make sure you have a clear idea as to what you want to communicate about your community, and work on summarizing the core message into 10 words or less. What do you have to offer that no other apartment community can? What makes it unique? 3. Know your audience. Define the renter persona and determine the voice of your apartment brand in order to come up with stories that will speak to your prospective renters. If your community is a high-rise in an urban setting that offers eco-friendly apartment features, your target renter might be a college-educated professional who cares about the planet. If your community is kid-friendly with a dog park and in a great school district, your target renters would be families with kids and pets. 4. Embrace the conflict. Every great story needs conflict. People looking for an apartment often have a problem they’re looking to solve. For example, if a person has a long commute and sits sits in traffic for an hour each way, they could be missing out on valuable time with their family. Once they move into your apartment community, they’ll have a quick 10-minute drive to work and they’ll get to sit down to dinner with their family every night, improving their quality of life as well as their relationships. 5. Establish your call-to-action. The ultimate goal is to inspire people to make their home in your community. So, make it easy for them to take the next step by having a link to your online application, or a button they can tap that will allow them to set up an appointment for a tour.  Have you embraced storytelling in your apartment marketing efforts? continued on pg 27 October/November 2019 BWC News from CareWorks Important Deadlines: ● October 21, 2019: BWC Premium Installment due if you pay on a Monthly or Bi-Monthly basis. ● October 23, 2019: cut-off date for CareWorks Comp to receive AC3 (Temporary Authorization Form) to request Group Rating/Group Retrospective quote for 2020 Rating Year. ● November 15, 2019: Deadline to enroll into traditional Group Rating with CareWorks Comp for the 2020 Rating Year. Ohio BWC Offering Free, Informative Monthly Webinars Conducted twice per month, the BWC offers free Webinars that last approximately 20 minutes. The topics of these informational webinars change monthly. You can also view past recorded webinars. Register for upcoming BWC webinars here: Employer Webinars Your Billion Back Rebate Check is Coming Soon! Conducted twice per month, the BWC offers free Webinars that last approximately 20 minutes. The topics of these informational webinars change monthly. You can also view past recorded webinars. Register for upcoming BWC webinars here: Employer Webinars Your Billion Back Rebate Check is Coming Soon! In June, the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Board of Directors approved a $1.5 billion rebate to Ohio employers with an active BWC policy. According to the BWC it will distribute rebate checks to nearly 180,000 public and private employers. The BWC expects to begin mailing checks to public employers on September 26th, followed by private employers through October 24th. This will mark the fifth time since 2013 the BWC has returned at least $1 billion to Ohio employers. The $1.5 billion will equate to 88 percent of the premiums Ohio employers paid for the 2017 policy year which ended June 30, 2018. The majority of rebate will go to private employers, while public entities are estimated to receive approximately $164 million in rebates. CareWorks Safety Library: Now Live! Looking for an easy way to fulfill your 2-hour Safety Training Requirement for this current 2019 Policy Year? We’ve got the answer! Simply go to: CareWorks Safety Training Library web link Here you will find previously recorded webinars that you can register for to fulfill your 2-hour Safety Training Requirement. Each webinar is 2 hours long and costs $25.00. Currently, there are 4 webinars to choose from: ● Employee Engagement ● OSHA Inspections; Prevention, Preparation, & Minimizing Fines ● OSHA Recordkeeping ● Preventing Slip, Trip, Fall, & Overexertion Injuries Looking for a do-it-yourself Toolbox Talk to give to your employees? Go to: CareWorks Safety Training Library web link lick on the orange “VIEW TOOLBOX TALKS” link and you will see 13 different Toolbox Talk programs that you can download and use to train your employees. The topics range from Emergency Evacuation Plans to Diffusing Workplace Violence and even Parking Lot Safety. Print out each of them and use one at your next employee meeting! Personal Protective Equipment – PPE Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injury or illness resulting from contact with chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other workplace hazards. Besides face shields, safety glasses, hard hats and safety shoes, protective equipment includes a variety of devices and garments such as goggles, coveralls, gloves, vests, earplugs, and respirators. OSHA deems that using PPE is essential – but also the last line of defense when it comes to protecting employees, after engineering, work practice and administrative controls. Engineering controls involve physically changing a machine or work environment. Administrative controls involve changing how or when workers do their jobs, such as scheduling work and rotating workers to reduce exposures. Work practices involve training workers how to perform tasks in a way that reduces their exposure to workplace hazards. Employers are required to assess their workplace to determine if hazards are present that require the use of PPE. If such hazards are present, the employer must select PPE and require workers to use it. The employer must also train those workers who are required to wear PPE on how to do the following: ● Use PPE properly ● Be aware of when PPE is necessary ● Know what kind of PPE is necessary ● Understand the limitations of the PPE in protecting workers from injury ● Put on, adjust, wear, and take of PPE ● Maintain PPE properly. For more information, please contact Steve Brazil at 614.526.7195 or steve.brazil@yorkrisk.com. Trade Show Registration Alyssa Hanson Nate Fisher Peak 10 Group Vice-President nfisher@peak10group.com Executive Director Education Committee Legislative Committee Maintenance Education Council Rent Foundation Committee jowise@gdaa.org gdaa Executive officers  Jacques Brose- Oberer Management Services Joe Colborn- Denizen Management Stephanie Collins- Miller- Valentine Group Paula Fleener- Simms Management Karla-Knox Gordon- GDPM  Denise Harrison- Harrison Pro Tree Service, LLC John Ison- Kinetic Renovations, LLC Tammy Markman- Rent Path Carol Prudden- Oberer Management Services Sham Reddy- GDREIA Tina Warner- PMR Companies Lloyd Cobble Oberer Management Services President lcobble@oberer.com Assistant Executive Director Membership Committee Program Committee Trade Show Committee sfeltner@gdaa.org   past presidents Bryan Woods Certa-Pro Treasurer bwoods@certapro.com Jo Wise Fred Bayley Jo Ann Kuchenbecker David Buthker Hank McElderry David Dutton Jan Hartle Clarence Cox Lisa Philbrick-Berman Rusty Lykes Janet Chiarella Jim Ritterhoff Tammy Trace-Tanner Dave Hanley Sharon Lowe Don Brunner Nick Singh Tina Warner Jessica Matejovsky Chris Melvin Administrative Assistant  Member Services Technical Support Rent Foundation Applicant Assistance ahanson@gdaa.org   Kayde Fitpatrick Able Roofing Secratary kfitzpatrick@mrroof.com  sue feltner greater dayton apartment association staff Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00 pm 3155 Elbee Road, Ste. 300 Dayton, Ohio 45439 website: www.gdaa.org (937) 293-1170; FAX (937) 293-1180 2019 GDAA board of directors