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My thoughts on the General Meeting

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 by michelle.sullivan

By Pam Davis, Schottenstein Real Estate Group

I really enjoyed the General Meeting last Thursday at the Ohio Union. It’s always good coming together with other colleagues. We were able to network with one another before the meeting started, which is a great way to meet new members. Michael Carroll from the Red Cross of Greater Columbus was there to speak to us about their partnership with the CAA. Together, the CAA and the Red Cross have been educating members on safety issues so they can pass along the information to their residents. After lunch we toured the Union. The tour was great! Getting a behind-the-scenes look at all it has to offer and just the feeling of all the tradition in that building brings a new sense of pride for our University. It’s beautiful, functional, and full of Buckeye character and tradition!

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Tell us why you’re a member of the Columbus Apartment Association

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by chrissy.wills
Win this First Aid Kit

Win this First Aid Kit

This year the Columbus Apartment Association (CAA) Community Assistance Foundation partnered with the Red Cross of Greater Columbus to share important safety information with our members.

As part of that program, we are giving away one CPR/AED/First Aid training session for 10 of your employees and one Red Cross First Aid Safety Kit for your office. To enter the contest, you simply need to follow our social media networks and tell us why you are a member. You can enter multiple times. 

Prizes:

  • One Red Cross Training Class for 10 employees
  • One Red Cross First Aid Safety Kit for the office 

To enter:

 Don’t forget:

  • Tell us why you’re a member in your entry, it will be disqualified if you don’t! 

Deadline:

  • September 30, 2010

Official rules:

  1. No limits to entries. Winner will be drawn at random.
  2. The CAA reserves the right to disqualify and/or un-publish any entry posted on our web site or Facebook page if we deem it to be inappropriate.
  3. Entries must be posted by September 30, 2010.
  4. Entries can be used for future marketing purposes.

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July 4th Safety Reminders

Thursday, July 1st, 2010 by chrissy.wills
Have a happy and safe 4th of July

Have a happy and safe 4th of July

This is the weekend for backyard cookouts, parades and fireworks. We at the CAA wish you a happy and safe holiday weekend and we wanted to give you some friendly reminders for those parties.

Earlier this summer we posted an article on grills in apartment communities, now it’s time for fireworks. The CAA has partnered with the Red Cross this year to spread the message about safety preparedness. Here are some friendly reminders from their site:

Enjoy your Fourth of July Weekend Safely

Many of us will enjoy a three-day weekend this year with Independence Day falling on a Sunday. As you plan your Fourth of July, you might be thinking of travel, fireworks or a yummy barbecue. The American Red Cross would like everyone to enjoy a safe summer holiday, and offers some tips to help you and your loved ones have a great weekend.

Travel Tips
With more people on the roads during the holiday, it’s more important than ever to drive safely—which means being well rested and alert, buckling up, observing speed limits and following the rules of the road. If you plan on drinking, designate a driver who won’t drink.

In addition:

  • Don’t let your vehicle’s gas tank get too low. If you have car trouble, pull as far as possible off the highway.
  • Carry a Disaster Supplies Kit in your trunk.
  • Pay attention to the weather forecast for your destination. Travel and weather Web sites can help you avoid storms and other regional challenges that could impact your safety.

Let someone know your destination, your route and when you expect to arrive. If your car gets stuck along the way, help can be sent along your predetermined route.

Find out what disasters may occur where you are traveling, especially if they are disasters you have never experienced. Find out how you would get information in the event of a disaster (local radio systems, emergency alert systems).

If you are traveling with your pet, redcross.org has special advice to make your trip more enjoyable.

Fireworks
Spectacular fireworks are often a highlight of the Fourth. You can enjoy the show safely by following a few tips:

  • Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.
  • Never give fireworks to small children, and always follow the instructions on the packaging.
  • Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution.
  • Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection.
  • Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight a “dud.”
  • Never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials.
  • In addition, stay at least 500 feet away from professional fireworks displays, and leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks.

The American Red Cross wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July. For more safety and preparedness tips, visit www.redcross.org.

Another source for information on safety and fireworks is the The National Council on Fireworks Safety.

Enjoy celebrating the Fourth! If you’re looking to share your photos or celebration stories, check out WhyWeCelebrate on Facebook or Twitter and use the hashtag #whywecelebrate.


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