Calendar updated on 3.1.10.
To submit dates for the ISS Events Calendar, please send details to storagenews@vpico.com.
For more information, visit www.insideselfstorageworldexpo.com.
Sept. 29-Oct. 1, 2010—New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans
March 14-16, 2011—Paris Hotel & Resort, Las Vegas
Inside Self-Storage Webinars
For more information, visit www.insideselfstorage.com/webinars.
May 18—Legal Learning With Jeffrey Greenberger, 11:30 a.m. ET, "Dealing With Tenant Life Changes: Divorce, Death and Bankruptcy"
Sept. 14—Legal Learning With Jeffrey Greenberger, 11:30 a.m. ET, "Addressing Issues in Vehicle Storage"
Nov. 16—Legal Learning With Jeffrey Greenberger, 11:30 a.m. ET, "Updating Your Self-Storage Rental Agreement: What It Must Contain in the Year Ahead"
For more information, call 334.834.4658 or visit www.alabamassa.org.
New dates to be announced soon.
For more information, contact Executive Director Denise Nunez at 602.374.7184; e-mail azsahq@azselfstorage.org; visit www.azselfstorage.com.
March 16—Regional Workshop, Bullhead City/Kingman
April 13—Regional Workshop, Showlow
April 27—Statewide Webinar
May 18-19—Conference and Tradeshow, Marriott Buttes Resort, Tempe
For more information, call 501.607.4775; e-mail info@arssa.org; visit www.arssa.org.
New dates to be added soon.
For more information, contact Claire Beattie, membership services officer, at claire@selfstorage.com.au; visit www.selfstorage.com.au.
Oct. 6-8—Convention and Tradeshow, Te Papa Museum, Wellington, New Zealand
For more information, call 888.887.CSSA; e-mail info@cssaweb.com; visit www.cssaweb.com.
March 25―Local Area Networking Reception, West Los Angeles
April 7―Local Area Networking Reception, Walnut Creek
April 8―Manager Education Event, Legal Issues, Sacramento
April 29― Self-Storage Owners Symposium, Walnut Creek
June 9―Local Area Networking Reception, San Mateo
July 7―Local Area Networking Reception, West Los Angeles
July 8―Manager Education Event, Sales/Marketing, West Los Angeles
July 22―Self Storage Owners Summit, Newport Beach
Sept. 30―Local Area Networking Reception, Irvine
Oct. 13-15―Conference and Member Meeting, San Diego
Nov. 3―Local Area Networking Reception, Walnut Creek
Nov. 4―Manager Education Event, Legal Issues, Walnut Creek
For more information, call 888.898.8538; e-mail info@cssa.ca; visit www.cssa.ca.
March 25-26—Western Regional Conference Facility Tours, Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, British Columbia
June 24—Atlantic Canada Conference, Delta Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia
For more information, contact President Andy Ferguson at andyf@fross.com or Administrative Assistant Anna Aune at cossa@q.com; visit www.coloradossa.com.
New dates to come soon.
For more information, call 860.228.3624; visit www.ctssa.org.
New dates to come soon.
For more information, visit www.fedessa.org.
New dates to be added soon.
For more information, contact Executive Director Caite Corripio at 877.222.9441 or kcorripio@floridassa.org; visit www.floridassa.org.
March 12―Free Education Session, Fort Myers
April 9―Free Education Session, Orlando
May 5-7—Conference and Expo, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Lake Buena Vista
May 14―Free Education Session, Jacksonville
June 10―Free Education Session, Palm Beach Gardens
July 16―Free Education Session, Fort Launderdale
Aug. 13―Free Education Session, Destin
Sept. 23―Free Education Session, Tampa
Oct. 15―Free Education Session, Gainesville
Nov. 12―Free Education Session, Melbourne
GASSA meets on the second Tuesday of each month for networking, a luncheon and a board meeting at The Vinings Club in Atlanta, Noon-2 p.m. Members and non-members are welcome. For more information, contact Executive Director Chuck Manley at 678.764.2006; e-mail gassa1@bellsouth.net; visit www.gassa.org.
To reserve spots for the evening education sessions, contact Sharon Pallas at sharon@universalmanagementcompany.com or 770.801.1888. All sessions are 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Suites Galleria in Atlanta (registration opens at 5 p.m.). Cost is $119 for members and $139 for non-members. Dinner included and is served at 7 p.m.
March 9―Luncheon and Board Meeting, The Vinings Club, Atlanta, Noon-2 p.m., Topic: “State of the Self-Storage Industry, presented by M. Anne Ballard, president, Universal Managment Co.
March 25―Education Session, “How Does the New Georgia Lease Protect You?,” presented by Scott Zucker and M. Anne Ballard
April 13—Luncheon and Board Meeting, The Vinings Club, Atlanta, Noon-2 p.m., Topic: "Exploring New Security Strategies for Protection and Profit"
May 20―Education Session, “Improving Your Assets: Managers, Management and Marketing for an Improved 2010 Bottom Line,” presented by M. Anne Ballard
July 15―Education Session, “Show Yourself! Flaunt Your Talents and Benefits: Selling Yourself and Your Store,” presented by Brad North
Sept. 23―Education Session, “Should YOU Be in Jail for Lien Violations? Avoiding the Latest Scams and Other Legal Updates,” presented by Scott Zucker
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.
June 10-11—Hilton Hotel, Lisle
For more information, call 208.919.0771; e-mail info@idssa.org; visit www.idssa.org.
New dates to be added soon.
Illinois and Indiana Self Storage Associations
For more information, call 217.528.5230; e-mail member@p-a-m-s.com; visit www.illinoisselfstorage.org or www.inselfstorageassn.org.
June 10-11—Great Lakes Self Storage Expo, Hilton Hotel, Lisle, Ill.
For more information, call 816.587.0227; e-mail kasasstorage@yahoo.com; visit www.kssoa.org.
May 20—Spring Conference and Tradeshow, Leawood South Country Club, Leawood
For information, visit www.ssala.org.
April 22—Spring Luncheon, Ralph & Kaccoo’s, Bossier City, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
For more information, call 207.490.1160; e-mail rhonda@mainessa.com; visit www.mainessa.com.
April 8―Member Meeting, Woolwich
June 10―Member Meeting, Lewiston
Sept. 23―Member Meeting, Brewer
Oct. 21―Workshop, Greater Portland Area (Details TBA)
For more information, call Judith or Kathy Burke at 518.462.3333; e-mail kathy@nycapcon.com; visit http://www.maselfstorage.org/.
New dates to come soon.
For information, e-mail info@selfstoragemichigan.org; visit www.selfstoragemichigan.org.
New dates to be added soon.
For more information, contact Executive Director Kat Cook at 601.212.9973; visit www.msssoa.org.
May 12-13—Membership Conference, Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis
For more information, e-mail mssoa2003@yahoo.com; visit www.mssoa.org.
August 4-6—Meeting and Tradeshow, Country Club Hotel & Spa, Lake Ozark
For information, visit www.mobilestorage.org.
New dates to be added soon.
For information, call 574.271.7132; visit www.npsa-us.org.
New dates to be added soon.
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 information, e-mail Joe Mendola at joemendola@nhssa.net; visit www.nhssa.net.
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.
April 8—Annual Convention and Membership Meeting, Woodbridge Hilton
For more information, call Judith or Kathy Burke at 518.462.3333; e-mail kathy@nycapcon.com; visit www.nysssa.org/.
New dates to be added soon.
For more information, call 919.459.2074; e-mail info@ncssaonline.org; visit www.ncssaonline.org.
Regional training seminars are $20 for pre-registered members, $39 for members who register on site, and $115 for non-members. They run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include lunch. Topics include changes in lien law and proper lien-sale procedures, "Marketing and the Electronic Age: Are You Keeping Up?,” and an open Q&A. A registration form and additional information can be found on the NCSSA website.
April 14―Regional Training Seminar, Crown Plaza Resort, Asheville
April 15―Holiday Inn University, Charlotte
May 13―Regional Training Seminar, Hilton Raleigh-Durham Airport, Raleigh-Durham
May 20―Regional Training Seminar, Hilton Wilmington Riverside, Wilmington
Oct. 24-26—Southeast Convention, Hilton Wilmington Riverside, Wilmington
For more information, contact Kimberly Cossar, executive director, at 717.441.6044; e-mail kimberlycossar@warnerassoc.com; visit www.paselfstorage.org.
March 18―Membership Meeting, Harrisburg
Topic: 50 Ways to Make/Save Money in Self-Storage
March 23-24―Managers’ “Back to School” Seminar, State College
Topics: Self-Storage 101, Self-Storage 102, Invest in Your Best Asset: Your Manager
May 20―Membership Meeting, Pittsburgh
Sept. 16―Membership Meeting, Allentown
Nov. 18―Membership Meeting, Blue Bell
For more information, call 803.252.7128; visit www.scselfstorage.org.
New dates to be added soon.
For more information, e-mail tnstorageassn@aol.com.
New dates to be added soon.
For more information, e-mail info@tnssa.net; visit www.tnssa.net.
May 18―General Membership Meeting, Knoxville
Aug. 17―General Membership Meeting, Memphis
Nov. 16―General Membership Meeting, Nashville
For more information and seminar descriptions, call 888.259.4902 or visit www.txssa.org.
April 6―Regional Luncheon, Corpus Christi
April 14―Regional Luncheon, Austin
April 20―Regional Luncheon, Dallas
April 22―Storage Showcase, Dallas
April 27―Webinar, "Protest Your Property Taxes and Win!"
May 4―Regional Luncheon, Corpus Christi
May 6―Webinar, "Perfecting Phone Skills for Self-Storage Profit"
May 18―Regional Luncheon, Dallas
May 20―Regional Luncheon, San Antonio
May 20―Crucial Customer-Service Connections, Austin
June 8―Regional Luncheon, Corpus Christi
June 9―Regional Luncheon, Austin
June 15―Regional Luncheon, Dallas
July 6―Regional Luncheon, Corpus Christi
July 15―Regional Luncheon, San Antonio
July 27―Storage Showcase, San Antonio
Oct. 17-20—Convention and Tradeshow, Omni Fort Worth Hotel/Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth
Washington (D.C.) Area Self Storage Association
For information, call 301.881.5151; e-mail ngunning@selfstorageplus.com. Monthly meetings are held at the Chesapeake Resouces office at 6001 Montrose Road, Suite 800, Rockville, Md., at 11:30 a.m. The cost to cover lunch is $30 per pesron. Topics for upcoming meetings are:
April 14—Legal Issues
June 9—Industry Trends
For more information, call 414.271.9456; e-mail info@wamllc.net; visit www.wiselfstorage.org.
New dates to be added soon.
Vendor Offerings
Free Seminar: "How to Be More Successful in the Self-Storage Business"
Hosted by BETCO Inc. For information and to register, call Lori Goad at 800.654.7813; e-mail lgoad@betcoinc.com; visit www.betcoinc.com.
March 25—Austin, Texas
May 27—Atlanta
Sept. 23—Charlotte, N.C.
