Calendar updated on 9.18.08.
To submit dates for the ISS Events Calendar, please send details to storagenews@vpico.com.
For more information, visit www.insideselfstorageexpo.com.
October 7-10—Fall Conference & Expo
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Nashville, Tenn.
January 26-29, 2009—World Conference & Expo
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino / Sands Expo & Convention Center
Las Vegas
November 3-6, 2009—Fall Conference & Expo
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Washington, D.C.
Inside Self-Storage Sponsored Events
October 10—NEW FULL-DAY SEMINAR
"Developing Boat & RV Storage: Cruising Into the New Market"
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, Tenn., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Presented by Caesar Wright, President of Mako Steel Inc.,
and RK Kliebenstein, President of Coast-To-Coast Storage
Sponsored by Inside Self-Storage
For details, visit www.developingboatrvstorage.com; e-mail dpirkey@vpico.com; call 800.454.5760.

For more information, visit www.insideselfstorage.com/webinars.
September 18, 2-3 p.m. ET
Topic: Self-Storage Construction 101: Building Essentials
Sponsored by Trachte Building Systems
October 14, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Topic: Six Things Self-Storage Operators MUST Disclose to Their Tenants
Part of the Legal Learning Series With Jeffrey Greenberger
November 11, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Topic: Self-Storage Legal Roundup: Your Questions Answered
Submit your questions in advance at www.selfstoragetalk.com/legal-learning-forum!
Part of the Legal Learning Series With Jeffrey Greenberger
November 18, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Topic: Risk Management in Self-Storage: Using Insurance to Minimize Expenses and Maximize Profitability
Sponsored by Bader Co.
For more information, contact M.D. Smith IV, president, at 256.536.8521, ext. 103; visit www.alabamassa.org.
October 1—Membership Meeting
Holiday Inn Downtown Select, Huntsville
February 25-26, 2009—Conference & Expo
Renaissance Hotel & Spa, Montgomery
For more information, call Shelley Coriell at 480.838.6780; e-mail contact_amsa@yahoo.com; visit www.azszelfstorage.com.
October 2—Regional Seminar, Phoenix
For more information, call 501.975.1900; visit www.arssa.org.
September 24-25—Annual Expo
The Statehouse Convention Center, Little Rock
For more information, call 888.887.CSSA; e-mail info@cssaweb.com; visit www.cssaweb.com.
October 22-23—Annual Conference, Westin Emerald Plaza, San Diego
December 4-5—2009 Planning Retreat
For more information, call 519.938.2665; e-mail info@cssa.ca; visit www.cssa.ca.
October 23—Alberta Conference
Black Knight Inn; Red Deer, Alberta
November 27—Toronto Conference
Hilton Toronto Airport; Mississauga, Ontario
For more information, contact Kevin Livesay at 303.694.9400; visit www.coloradossa.com.
October 22—Owner/Manager Meeting
The Ranch Country Club, Westminster
For more information, visit www.ctssa.org.
October 17—Annual Conference
Hilton Garden Inn, Windsor
For more information, call Esther Solin at 941.377.2838; e-mail info@floridassa.org; visit www.floridassa.org.
April 13-15, 2009—Spring Expo
Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando
Luncheons take place on the second Tuesday of every month from noon to 2 p.m. at the Vinings Club in Atlanta. Guest speakers present on current self-storage topics. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. RSVP to gassa1@bellsouth.net. For more information, contact Chuck Manley at 678.764.2006. Dates for 2008 are:
October 14
November 11
December 9
For information regarding seminars and other events, contact Sharon Pallas 770.801.1888; e-mail sharon@universalmanagementcompany.com; visit www.gassa.org.
October 16-18—Southeastern Self Storage Conference & Tradeshow
Hosted in conjunction with the North and South Carolina Self Storage Associations
Hilton Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
November 13—Seminar, Sheraton Suites Galleria, Atlanta
Topic: “Self Storage Law for Managers: Keeping it Legal”
Speaker: Scott Zucker, Weissmann & Zucker, P.C.
Sponsored by the Illinois Self Storage Association and the Indiana Self Storage Association. For more information, e-mail mike@p-a-m-s.com; visit www.glss-expo.com.
Stay tuned for 2009 dates and location.
For more information, call 208.919.0771; visit www.idssa.org.
November 20—General Membership Meeting, The Best Western Hotel, Meridian
February 19, 2009—General Membership Meeting, The Best Western Hotel, Meridian
For more information, call 816.587.0227; visit www.kssoa.org.
November 19—Membership Meeting
Crestview Country Club, Wichita
For more information, call 207.490.1160; e-mail rhonda@mainessa.com; visit www.mainessa.com.
New dates to be announced soon.
For more information, call Judith or Kathy Burke at 518.462.3333; e-mail kathy@nycapcon.com; visit www.maselfstorage.org.
October 2—Grassroots Seminar, Milford
For more information, contact Executive Director Kat Cook at 601.212.9973; visit www.msssoa.org.
New dates to be added soon.
For information, call 574.271.7132; visit www.npsa-us.org.
October 26-28—Annual Conference & Expo
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Nebraska Self Storage Association
For more information, e-mail davepaladino@landmarkmg.com.
New dates to be added soon.
For more information, e-mail info@nv-ssa.org; visit www.nv-ssa.org.
New dates to be added soon.
For more information, call Judith or Kathy Burke at 518.462.3333; e-mail kathy@nycapcon.com; visit www.njssa.org.
New dates to be added soon.
For more information, call Judith or Kathy Burke at 518.462.3333; e-mail kathy@nycapcon.com; visit www.nysssa.org.
November 21—Real Estate & Finance Seminar, New York City
For more information, call 828.670.6775; visit www.ncssaonline.org.
NCSSA holds regional seminars on industry topics such as lien law/auction procedures, market conditions, rate/expense management and open-forum Q&A. The seminars take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and lunch is provided. Cost is free for members and $50 for non-members. Parking is free at all locations.
October 16-18—Southeastern Self Storage Convention & Tradeshow
Hosted in conjunction with the Georgia Self Storage Association and the South Carolina Self Storage Association
Hilton Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Pennsylvania Self Storage Association
For more information, contact Kimberly Cossar, executive director, at 717.441.6044; e-mail kimberlycossar@warnerassoc.com.
November 20—Self-Storage Owners Conference, Silent Auction and Cocktail Reception
8:30 am - 5:30 p.m.
Blue Bell Country Club; Blue Bell
Featured speaker: Ron Rosenberg addressing “Effective Marketing in Today’s Competitive Environment”
For more information, e-mail admin@selfstorage.com.au; visit www.selfstorage.com.au.
October 8-10—Convention & Tradeshow
Burswood Entertainment Complex; Perth, Western Australia
For more information, call 803.252.7128; visit www.scselfstorage.org.
October 16-18—Southeastern Self Storage Convention & Tradeshow
Hosted in conjunction with the Georgia Self Storage Association and the North Carolina Self Storage Association
Hilton Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
For more information, visit www.aess.es.
November 18-19—Annual Conference & Tradeshow
Valencia, Spain
For more information, e-mail tnstorageassn@aol.com; visit www.tnstorageassociation.org.
New dates to be added soon.
For more information, e-mail info@tnssa.net; visit www.tnssa.net.
November 18—Luncheon Meeting, details TBD
For more information and seminar descriptions, call 888.259.4902 or visit www.txssa.org.
October 21—Dallas Luncheon
November 9-12—Convention & Tradeshow, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the Westin Hotel, San Antonio
November 18—Dallas Luncheon
November 19—Austin Luncheon
November 20—San Antonio Luncheon
December 16—Dallas Luncheon
Washington (D.C.) Area Self Storage Association
For information, call 301.881.5151; e-mail ngunning@selfstorageplus.com. All events held at 6001 Montrose Road, Suite 800, Rockville, Md.
New dates to be added soon.
For more information, call 414.271.9456; e-mail info@wamllc.net; visit www.wiselfstorage.org.
October 10—Conference & Tradeshow, Wisconsin Dells
Vendor Offerings
Free Seminar: "How to Be Successful in Self-Storage"
Hosted by S&W Group and BETCO Inc. For information and to register, call Margaret Fox at 800.654.7813, ext. 2190; visit www.betcoinc.com.
September 24—Hilton Woodbridge, Woodbridge, N.J.
October 22—Holiday Inn Select-Atlanta Perimeter, Atlanta
Free Seminar: "The Building Blocks of Self Storage"
Hosted by Trachte Building Systems. For information, call 800.356.5824; visit www.trachte.com/seminars.
September 23—Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center, Omaha, Neb.
September 25—Doubletree Hotel Anaheim/Orange County, Anaheim, Calif.