New Speaker Added to 2008 NAA Education Conference & Exposition Schedule:
Greg Gumbel, Host, The NFL Today
Closing General Session - "Making the Effort"
Saturday, June 28
9:15am – 10:15am
Make your plans today to attend the 2008 NAA Education Conference & Exposition, being held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center from June 26-28, 2008 in Orlando, Florida. Access the 2008 Education Conference pages for more information and to register.
New for 2008: When you register, you automatically get access to the myNAA community. This portal enables you to securely and anonymously search for products 
and exhibitors, set up meetings and efficiently plan your time at the show. Visit the myNAA page to learn more. Or for a quick view of the exhibitors, products and sessions available at the event, visit the General Search page.
2008 NAA PARAGON Award Winners Announced: Congratulations to the 2008 NAA PARAGON Award Winners! These winners will be recognized at the 2008 PARAGON Awards Ceremony, taking place Saturday, June 28, 2008, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. In addition, the prestigious PARAGON 2008 Community of the Year Award will be announced at the ceremony.
Apartment Industry in the News
Maintenance Mania® 2007-2008: Congratulations to all 2007-2008 Maintenance Mania® National Championship Finalists! This year's 20 finalists include 17 newcomers and three participants from the 2007 Maintenance Mania® National Championship.
The Industry Insider: Get a preview of NAA's latest member benefit, The Industry Insider. This weekly e-newsletter provides a quick summary of noteworthy articles pertaining to the apartment industry. This week's articles include:
+ Top Story: Multifamily Housing Feels Pressure From Economy
+ Industry News: Lion Real Estate Group Targets West L.A. Apartment Deals
+ Legislative/Legal News: Apartment Owners Employ Insurance Techniques to Maximize Value
NAA Bookstore Highlight: "Ensuring Accessible Housing" Training CD: The “Ensuring Accessible Housing” course has been designed to address the confusion brought on by multiple revisions to the Fair Housing Act guidelines. It addresses the basic elements of the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and delineates the differences between the two. This training course is designed for rental housing front-line personnel to take at their desktops while working at their property. Order your copy from the NAA Bookstore today!
NAA National Lease Program Launches Forms Online Tutorial: The NAA National Lease Program and Blue Moon Software are pleased to announce the release of our new Forms Online tutorial. The tutorial is a valuable training tool showing how to use the online forms processor.
2007 Survey of Operating Income & Expenses in Rental Apartment Properties: For a second consecutive year, major findings in this survey show a distinct economic improvement in the market rent segment of the rental apartment market with NOI rising and a lower economic losses rate. A total of 4,058 properties (937,568 units) are represented in this report, marking the highest participation rate in the survey’s 19-year history.
NAA Education Institute Updates
Be sure to check out what the buzz is all about: visit www.ApartmentCareerHQ.org, the career-oriented Web site for high school and college students. This site offers Apartment Career resources for those interested in pursuing careers in the apartment industry and features Apartment Management, Maintenance and Leasing career paths.