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Alabamaalabamassa.orgGreetings from all of us on the board of directors of the Alabama Self Storage Association. As we enter a brand new year we would like to wish everyone associated with the self storage industry in the great state of Alabama a happy and prosperous new year. We trust that 2014 will be full of ample business for everyone.By now you should have received your renewal letter explaining the restructuring of our annual dues. If you have not renewed your member-ship we encourage you to do so today. We feel that membership indeed has its privileges and that there is strength in numbers. Even with your restructured dues we have some of the lowest annual dues in the nation and many benefits to go along with your membership.Make plans today to join us at our annual Winter Conference and Trade Show. The event will be held on Thursday, February 20, at the unique Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham. We have a great lineup of speakers to bring to you this year. A representative from the Society of Asset Protection will be sharing with us strategies to avoid

lawsuits, saving on your taxes, and how to build a business succession plan. Popular and nationally known self storage experts Scott Zucker and Anne Ballard will share their invalu-able knowledge as well. Also, we will hear from one of the world’s largest autograph collectors. Our ALSSA lobbyist will give us an update on our lien law changes. The cost to attend is $75 for members and $100 for non-members. Take the time to register today at www.alabamassa.org. Also, for the convenience of those who are traveling from out of town, we have a discounted rate available at the Hampton Inn across from the Barber Vintage Motor-sports Museum. Simply call the hotel directly at 205-702-4141 and mention the Alabama Self Storage Association to receive the discounted rate.In just a few short weeks our lien law modernization bill will be intro-duced again. Along with you, we are hoping for better success this year. In the coming months we will be calling you to begin the process of calling and writing to your local senator and representative to support our bill. We will have talking points and a suggested letter available for you to use. If you have not donated to our

lobbying efforts please take the time and do so, as we need your financial help to cover the cost of the lobbyist and other costs associated with this effort.As we continue to grow as an orga-nization we would like to remind everyone that we covet your input. We always look to our members to give us new ideas and to make recommendations and suggestions on how we can better assist and serve you. If you have any comments, ideas or suggestions, please send them to Brent Fields at [email protected]. Your suggestions and comments will go directly to the association board of directors for consideration.If you have not joined the Alabama Self Storage Association we want you as a member of our team. Join today and take advantage of all of the wonderful benefits for all of our members. Some of those bene-fits include affordable member-ship, advocacy and keeping an ear to the ground in Montgomery, news and information, education programs, networking and informa-tive meetings, communications and publications, national association relationship and much more! Join us today, as membership in this orga-nization can make a difference. For more information contact us through our website at www.alabamassa.org, or Brent Fields at 205-685-0244 or [email protected].

Arizonaazselfstorage.comToys and joys for girls and boys! That’s what AZSA members made possible for underprivileged children last month through their participa-tion in Toys for Tots. Self storage facilities around the state gathered toys for weeks; just before Christmas, vendor members collected them and put them in the capable and caring hands of the U.S. Marine Corps for delivery to the children, just in time for Christmas.

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Thank you to all who participated. We are proud to partner with you in our state. And thank you to William Warren/StorQuest District Manager Jennifer Curtis, the AZSA board member who coordinated our Toys for Tots campaign this year.Did you see these AZSA members in one of our new videos? They are AZSA’s new format to connect with members throughout Arizona. The videos started late last year and are now on the AZSA website (www.azselfstorage.org), if you didn’t catch them in your email. They arrive in your in-box with a subject referring to “AZSA Matter of Fact” and take just two to three minutes to review AZSA news and feature one of our member vendors.In fact, the board of directors selected the first AZSA Matter of Fact vendor to be featured based on a recent development in some Arizona cities. Several members on AZSA’s board received letters from municipalities regarding storm water maintenance plan documentation and reporting. It seems federal regulatory initiatives are being enforced in some localities, requiring response documented by a licensed engineer. An AZSA vendor member specializes in storm drains/systems, and you can find them on the AZSA website in the vendor search, located in the storage info drop-down menu.If you are a vendor to the Arizona self storage community and have not already reserved your exhibit space for this year’s trade show, you may be too late! Download the exhibitor kit from the website and contact AZSA right away because exhibit spaces are selling very quickly. The trade show will be May 12–14 at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler.For information on these items or any others, contact the Arizona Self-Storage Association at [email protected], 602-374-7184, PO Box 44031, Phoenix, AZ 85064. Our website is www.azselfstorage.org and Execu-

tive Director Anne Mari DeCoster will be happy to help you. We look forward to seeing you at our next event. Check the website for details and sponsorship opportunities.

Arkansasarssa.orgFor a complete list of upcoming events, please visit www.arssa.org or contact our office at (479) 443-2533.

Californiacaliforniaselfstorage.orgThe CSSA is always open to feedback, ideas and suggestions. Please do not hesitate to contact our office to learn more about our industry and/or organization. Call us anytime at 949-783-4130, or visit www.californi-aselfstorage.org. Thank you for your continued support.

Coloradocoloradossa.comTo join COSSA, just log onto our recently updated website and down-load the membership application or email [email protected].

Connecticutctssa.orgThe Connecticut Self Storage Asso-ciation (CTSSA), in collaboration with the Massachusetts Self Storage Association (MASSA), will be hosting the Northeast Self Storage Trade-show in the fall of 2014 at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut. Dates are being finalized. The event includes exhibits, general sessions and roundtables plus ample time for networking. Watch our website for details: www.ctssa.org.CTSSA was successful this year in modifying the lien laws to include electronic notification to tenants of impending lien sale. We prepared a 2014 legislative agenda, so please continue to support the self storage industry in Connecticut through



membership and legislative dona-tions. Join CTSSA if you are not already a member (www.ctssa.org). Make a financial contribution to our legislative fund to help defray lobbying costs (CTSSA, P.O. Box 417, East Granby, CT 06026). Be part of any grassroots call-to-action (send your email address to [email protected]).Our winter conference is being devel-oped and registration will open in January. Please check our website for details at www.ctssa.org.CTSSA members enjoy educational meetings and networking luncheons, quarterly newsletter, member discus-sion forums, library of documents, website, subscription to Self Storage Now and additional benefits from SSA including a subscription to the SSA Globe.If you are a facility owner in Connecticut, remember that a strong membership results in a more commanding presence at the State Capitol. If you aren’t a member, join today so your voice is heard at the Connecticut legislature. Download the CTSSA membership application at www.ctssa.org, or call the office at 860-228-3624 and we’ll mail an appli-cation to you.If you would like to be added to the CTSSA legislative mailing list, or if you are interested in advertising on our website or in the CTSSA news-letter, Insights, send your request and contact information including email address to CTSSA, 17 Rivendell Road, Marlborough, CT 06447-1260, 860-228-3624, 860-228-1337 fax, or email [email protected].

Floridafloridassa.orgThe dates for the Florida Self Storage Association (FSSA) annual expo have been changed to May 7–9. Join us for our largest event of the year and enjoy our destination location: Orlando, Florida. Don’t miss this event! Go to www.FloridaSSA.org

for more information. Registration is open for exhibits and sponsorships. Our very successful Executive Retreat was held on Miami Beach at the Fontainebleau Hotel. The location was fantastic: great views, excellent hotel service and amenities, and absolutely some of the best food ever served at a conference. Our lunch speaker, Dean Jernigan, held his town hall-type event answering the hard questions for attendees. The rest of the day featured an engaging lead-ership workshop presented by two former fighter pilots. For those who were there, this was truly an FSSA signature event and one that will be remembered fondly for years to come. A strong membership results in a more commanding presence with legislators. If you aren’t a member, join today so your voice is heard. Download the FSSA membership application at www.FloridaSSA.org, or call the office at (863) 884-7204 and we’ll mail an application to you. If you would like to be added to the FSSA mailing list, or if you are interested in advertising, send your request and contact information including email address to FSSA, PO Box 324146, Palm Coast, FL 32135, call us at (863) 884-7204, or send email to [email protected].

Georgiagassa.orgThe Georgia Self Storage Associ-ation (GASSA) continues to meet on the second Tuesday of each month for networking, luncheon and board meeting at The Georgian Club. There is always a program, often with a nationally recognized speaker. Members and non-mem-bers are welcome. Membership dues are $250 per calendar year (January–December). Join the GASSA today!Our January 14 luncheon keynote speaker is Jeff Smith, partner & exec-utive coach, ActionCOACH Atlanta. Jeff ’s presentation is titled: “Are you working for your business or is

it working for you?” With so much going on in your business, learn the critical things you need to focus on to ensure your success in 2014. Prior to founding ActionCOACH Atlanta, a business and executive coaching firm, Jeff began his busi-ness life in sales before going on to law school and becoming a trial and business lawyer for seven years. He was then recruited into the corporate world and, after completing his MBA degree, he held a number of senior executive positions, including chief marketing officer, senior vice presi-dent of human resources and general counsel for several large publicly traded companies. With more than thirty years of business experience, and having owned and operated four businesses, Jeff is an experienced business owner, leader, coach and public speaker. In 2014, the GASSA expects to continue enhancements to our new website, increase interaction with our membership and, most noteworthy, the GASSA will co-host, with the national Self Storage Association (SSA), the SSA Spring Conference & Trade Show in Atlanta from March 2–4. We hope to see you there. Second Tuesday of the month luncheons are from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1700, Atlanta (members: $30; non-members: $35.) Please RSVP to Chuck Manley, exec-utive director, at [email protected], phone 678-764-2006, or fax 678-264-0968. Visit our website for additional information: www.gassa.org.

Idahoidssa.org For more information, or to become a member of the Idaho Self Storage Association, please contact Richard Church or visit us online.Contact: Richard Church, (208) 989-2960



Illinoisilselfstorage.orgThe IL-SSA wishes you a happy and successful new year! 2013 is now over and we’re looking forward to another successful year for our oper-ators and our association. To keep updated on what is happening in the state, be sure to visit our website at www.ilselfstorage.org. And if you’re not yet a member, you can join on the site or contact [email protected]. Benefits include the IL-SSA quarterly newsletter, member discounts on all IL-SSA and national SSA conventions, trade shows, and educational programs, and discounts on data and research findings.

Indianassaindiana.orgMembership in the new Indiana SSA is available to any owner/oper-ator with a facility in Indiana or any vendor by paying the requisite dues. Any new member of the INSSA has the option of becoming either a member of the Indiana association (only) or a “dual member” of the Indiana association as well as the national Self Storage Association. Please visit the INSSA website at www.indianassa.org to print out a membership application.Get involved in your state asso-ciation! The INSSA is looking for member volunteers to help out on its board of advisors. The board of advi-sors is made up of INSSA members and helps to guide the national SSA in the management direction of the state association. The board of advi-sors meets quarterly via conference call and discusses issues important to the state association, such as the planning of annual state meetings. All members of the board of advisors must be members of the INSSA. To get involved, please email [email protected].

Kansaskssoa.orgThe Kansas Self Storage Owners Association’s mission is to provide value and potential for growth by working together in our regional trade organization. Be sure to take a moment to consider the many (and ever-increasing) services to the storage industry that your trade asso-ciations offer. None of us is as strong alone as we are collectively.

“KSSOA strives to provide high return on members’ dues investment on any one of its single member bene-fits. Thankfully, the 2012 legislative initiative provided an exceptionally high return, and will for many years, of financial commitment by our members, through lower postage costs, public notice costs, and other critical issues,” said Larry Goldman, KSSOA president. For new members, please visit the website at www.KSSOA.org or call Shawn Herrick at (785) 286-1110. Visit our website for updated information as it becomes available at www.kssoa.org. Our current contact information is KSSOA, 7321 NW Rochester Road, Topeka, Kansas 66617; phone: (785) 286-1110.

Kentuckykyssa.orgSave-the-date for the Kentucky SSA annual meeting! The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Louisville on May 13. Please visit www.kyssa.org to register for the meeting.The KYSSA stresses the importance of finding ways to enhance your facility and to think outside the box when it comes to making customers feel welcome. Q2 Self Storage submitted some great ideas; here is an excerpt from their submission: “Here at Q2 Self Storage we have our office in a common metal building, but we’ve made the front easy to look at with several coats of paint and a pretty

park bench. When walking through the front door, our customers are greeted with the heavenly aroma of freshly popped popcorn as well as a candy dish on the counter (along with business cards, flyers and all neces-sary forms). There are two flat screen TVs on the wall behind our desk with news or sports programming and the security camera as well.” Great idea, Q2 Self Storage! If you would like to submit ideas for enhancing your facility, please contact Nichelle Santos at [email protected]. Make the KYSSA’s newsletter part of your reading list! The latest edition of The Archive is available for viewing at www.kyssa.org. Also, if you have writing skills and would like to submit an article to the KYSSA’s newsletter related to the self storage industry in Kentucky, please submit your article to the Kentucky SSA at [email protected]. Arti-cles are always appreciated.

Louisianassala.orgThere is no better time of year than winter to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and work on the outside appearance of your facility. Not sure where to start? Start with the front curb and work your way to the back of the property. Be honest in your assessment. There may not be money for all the repairs that need to be done, but an honest look at problem areas will help prioritize what should be addressed first. If you see it, at least one of your customers has seen it, too!A real, positive change is happening in our industry as more and more companies are placing a greater emphasis on hiring better quality managers to run their facilities. With the rise in multi-location companies, many owners are also realizing it is no longer enough to find managers that can adequately run a single loca-tion. They must now also be able to



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get along with team members from other stores and adopt the company culture envisioned by the owner. Labor costs are always an area we look to minimize where possible. But manager compensation should always be balanced with knowing that a storage unit is a storage unit, and it is how a potential or current tenant is treated in the front office that makes the difference in the busi-ness’s ability to achieve and maintain good occupancy. Now may be a good time to revisit how your managers are compensated, and see if adjustments in salary and bonuses are warranted.We are here for you. If you have any questions, or are in need of help, please call our executive director, Wanda Cox, at 225-774-2117, and she will do everything possible to meet your needs.

Mainemainessa.comThe Maine Self-Storage Association’s next meeting will be held at 5:30pm on January 16 at the Muddy Rudder Restaurant in Yarmouth. Stay tuned for information on the speaker, but the January meeting is always a fun time.2014 is shaping up to be a great year for MeSSA. Our annual conference is booked for May 8–9 and we’ll be holding it at Hollywood Casino again due to popular demand. We’re also excited that we’ll be able to keep it free for the first person from each member facility. This is hands-down the best value in self storage confer-ences around.In addition, we would like to invite you to check out our brand new website! We’ve updated and modern-ized it, with an eye toward member usability, incorporating portals

Across the Country, from page 56 to make it easier for members to interact with the site, whether it be getting members-only informa-tion, or listing their auctions and events on the calendar. Keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for information on future meetings and upcoming special events. We’re always looking for feedback from our members, both on topics they want to hear about and venues for meetings.We are always looking for new members, and there is no better time than now to join. For more details on how to become involved, please contact Mark Adler at [email protected], or visit mainessa.com. We also encourage everyone to become a fan of MeSSA on Facebook.

Marylandssamaryland.orgIf you’re not already a member of the Maryland Self Storage Association,

Self Storage Collections & Lien Sale HandbookNo self storage operator wants to conduct lien sales, but they are a necessary part of the rent collection process. Lien laws in 48 states and the District of Columbia grant to self storage facility operators the legal right to sell delinquent tenant stored property when rent is not paid. The lien laws provide, in reasonably clear language, the steps that storage operators must perform prior to conducting a lien sale. However, the state lien laws do not provide clear guidance on the nuts and bolts requirements of actually holding a distressed property lien sale or public auction. This manual provides some of the forms that every self storage operator should consider as part of the process in conducting a self storage lien sale. They can be used whether you conduct your own sales or retain an auctioneer to assist you.

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you’re missing out! Benefits include a subscription to SSA Globe, the Maryland SSA newsletter, member discounts of the national SSA related to data, legislative briefings, monthly educational webcasts, meetings, communications, other educational offerings, research, technology, membership rewards, publications and legal information.

Massachusettsmaselfstorage.orgThe Massachusetts Self Storage Asso-ciation (MASSA), in collaboration with the Connecticut Self Storage Association, is going to host the Northeast Self Storage Tradeshow in the fall of 2014 at Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut. Dates are being finalized. The event includes exhibits, general sessions and round-tables plus ample time for networking. Watch our website for details: www.maselfstorage.org.MASSA is actively involved in lobbying on behalf of its members and the Massachusetts self storage industry. Senate Docket 3 and House Docket 3190, sponsored by Senator Michael Moore and Representative Joseph Wagner, respectively, will update the notification and adver-tising requirements. House Docket 856, sponsored by Representative Carlo Basile, would allow self storage facilities to offer and sell insurance in connection with the rented space. Many meetings between the MASSA leadership, our lobbyist, and legisla-tors have been held and testimony has been presented. To date, our progress is promising.If you have a facility in Massachu-setts, help MASSA save your busi-ness money. A strong membership results in a more commanding pres-ence on Beacon Hill. If you aren’t a member, join today so your voice is represented at the Massachusetts legislature. Download the MASSA membership application at www.maselfstorage.org, or call the office at 617-600-4481 and we’ll mail an application to you.

MASSA members enjoy educational meetings and networking, quarterly newsletter, library of documents, website, subscription to Self Storage Now and additional benefits from SSA including a subscription to the SSA Globe.If you would like to be added to the MASSA mailing list, or if you are interested in advertising on their website or in the MASSA Advantage, send your request and contact infor-mation including email address to MASSA, 17 Rivendell Road, Marlbor-ough, CT 06447-1260, 617-600-4481, 860-228-1337 fax, or email [email protected].

Michigan selfstoragemichigan.orgHappy New Year! We hope you had a joyful holiday season. Interested in the latest industry buzz as it relates to your business in Michigan? Would you like to know about association events? The SSAM website, www.selfstoragemichigan.org, has infor-mation you may be looking for. You can also call the association office to talk with our friendly staff. Call us at (888) 308-7726. As a member benefit, SSAM members also receive our e-newsletter, SSAM Industry Insights. If you’re a member and have not been receiving SSAM Industry Insights, please contact the association office and let us know.Do you have a copy of the Self Storage Collections and Lien Sale Handbook? This valuable resource will assist operators in understanding national and state regulations. Please visit www.selfstoragemichigan.org to learn more about the handbook and how you can order one today. This is a must have if you are in the industry.Have you changed your email address or phone number? Have you had a staff or contact change? Please let us know so we can make sure our records are current. You and your staff wouldn’t want to miss out on important industry news, would you?


If you’re not already a member we encourage you to join the Self Storage Association of Michigan today and take advantage of the many benefits available. SSAM lobbies the Michigan legislature on behalf of the industry concerning issues that are important to you and your business. Your SSAM member-ship allows you to take advantage of special discounted rates on website design and development, credit card processing, free listing on the SSAM website, and much more. SSAM has a professional management team to help answer your questions, or to guide you to find the answers you need. For membership information, please call (888) 308-7726, or visit www.selfstoragemichigan.org.

MinnesotaCheck out the new Minnesota Self Storage Association website, www.minnesotassa.org.Register today for the Minnesota SSA annual meeting. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 26. Please register under the “coming events” page on our website.Join the MNSSA. This is a new charter association, looking for members to become active in the self storage community. Benefits include a subscription to SSA Globe, the Minnesota SSA newsletter, member discounts of the national SSA related to data, legislative briefings, monthly educational webcasts, meetings, communications, other educational offerings, research, technology, membership rewards, publications and legal information. For more information email Nichelle Santos at [email protected].

Mississippimsssoa.orgInterested in joining our association as a member? Are you a self storage owner/operator, or involved in the self storage industry? We are always


accepting new members to our asso-ciation. Check out our website at www.msssoa.org for details, or email us as at [email protected]. We are now able to accept credit cards for your membership registration.We have updated our lease agree-ment. Contact Executive Director Janice Porter at [email protected], or call 601-248-5422 for details and to purchase your copy of the lease agreement. We can accept credit cards.Thank you for your continued support.

Missourimssoa.orgFor information or to become a member of MSSOA, contact Execu-tive Director Janet Richter at 573-480-0454, or visit www.mssoa.org.

Nevadanvssa.orgGreetings to all! The Nevada Self Storage Association hopes that you have a fulfilling and successful new year. Last year was very productive and successful for self storage in Nevada and we plan on continuing that success in 2014. Now is the perfect time for you to join us and grow with us. Begin the new year enjoying the many benefits that NVSSA membership has to offer. A single facility can join for as little as $150 and become affiliated with the national SSA! Call us for a compli-mentary copy of the final approved Nevada AB182. We have also been working closely with law enforce-ment in order to help Nevada owner/operators make use of the statewide NRS 207-200 trespassing statute. To our Clark County owner/operator members, please call us to make arrangements to pick up your

free copy of the LVMPD Trespass Program. We are continually working to develop and institute effective educa-tional opportunities for members. We also watch for new legislation. Big or small, we advocate on your behalf. Enjoy the benefits of standard industry forms and the protection of members-only leases fully compliant with state laws in a variety of formats to suit your needs.We are here for you! Your feedback is vital to our program development. Contact us and tell us what you want to see and learn about. We encourage you to visit us and learn more at www.nvssa.org, or call Valerie at 702-952-2455. You may also email your sugges-tions to [email protected].

New Jersey njssa.orgSave-the-date for the New Jersey SSA annual meeting: March 18. Please


THE SELF STORAGE LEGAL NETWORK’S

Everyday Business Forms for Self Storage Operators

Self storage is the rental of non-residential real estate. Each tenant is required to execute a written rental agreement that typically states that it can only be modified in writing. While a good rental agreement will work well for most customers, you will have customers and situations that require that additional forms be used in conjunction with the rental agreement.

This manual provides addendums and forms to deal with business situations that frequently arise at self storage facilities. The forms provided are models that you will be able to modify to conform to your rental agreement and other documents.

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see the NJSSA website for meeting details.We would like you to become a member of the New Jersey Self Association! Membership in NJSSA is available to any owner/operator with a facility in New Jersey or any vendor by paying the requisite dues. Please visit www.njssa.org to print out a membership application.Please add the NJSSA’s newsletter to your reading list. The latest issue is online at www.njssa.org and contains important articles on the self storage industry.

North Carolinancssaonline.orgDon’t forget to renew your member-ship to the North Carolina Self Storage Association for 2014! One key benefit of being a member of the NCSSA is first-hand knowledge of what’s happening in the industry within our state.NCSSA will once again host our annual convention and trade show in October in the Wilmington area. Join other owners, managers and vendors and take advantage of the education, networking and discussion of topics that affect the industry. You will also learn more about the latest industry products, services and trends.We are once again planning semi-nars throughout North Carolina this year. We hope to bring you new and exciting information about the industry, and we’d love to know what you’d like to hear about. If you have any suggestions for the upcoming year, including the conference, semi-nars or webinars, please contact Brandi Gerew at the NCSSA office at 919-900-4864 or [email protected] you are a self storage owner or operator in North Carolina and have not yet joined the NCSSA, we encourage you to do so. It is essential for operators to stay informed of the many changes and laws affecting, or that have the chance to affect, our

industry. Membership in this organi-zation can make a difference! Please email [email protected] or call 919-900-4864 for more information.

Ohioohiossa.org Get involved in your state association. The SSA-OH is looking for member volunteers to help out on its board of advisors. The board of advisors is made up of SSA-OH members and helps to guide the national SSA in the management direction of the state association. The board of advi-sors meets quarterly via conference call and discusses issues important to the state association, such as the planning of annual state meetings. All members of the board of advisors must be members of the SSA-OH. To get involved, please contact the SSA-OH at [email protected] would like you to become a member of the new Self Storage Association of Ohio! Membership in SSA-OH is available to any owner/operator with a facility in Ohio or any vendor by paying the requisite dues. Please visit www.ohiossa.org to print out a membership application.

Oklahomaokssa.orgIf anyone is interested in joining the OKSSA or has questions about membership, please email [email protected] or contact Jared Jones at 918-948-3941 or [email protected].

Oregonorssa.orgPlease check the “coming events” page on the Oregon SSA website for our spring 2014 annual meeting date.Add the ORSSA’s newsletter, Lock-ItUp, to your reading list. The latest issue is online at www.orssa.org and contains important articles on the self storage industry.

Looking for more information in the ORSSA? The website, www.orssa.org, provides Oregon owner/operators and managers with the latest infor-mation on all the happenings with the Oregon Self Storage Association.

Pennsylvania paselfstorage.orgAs we continue to grow as an orga-nization, we look to our members to give us new ideas and to make sugges-tions and recommendations on how we can better assist them. Your ideas, suggestions and recommendations will go directly to the board of direc-tors for consideration. Thank you for your continued support.Contact: Kimberly Cossar, 717-441-6044, [email protected]

South Carolinascselfstorage.orgIf you are interested in attending our meetings, getting up-to-date on these or our many other efforts, or if you have a way to help our industry through your participation, please contact us. Membership is easy and the benefits are great.Contact: (843) 259-1660, [email protected], J. Wallace of Monster Management.

Tennesseetnssa.netThe final luncheon of 2013 also serves as our annual membership meeting where our full membership has the opportunity to come together as we elect our board members for the upcoming year. Online voting was held November 9–18. We had seven board openings from expiring service terms and one additional opening from a member resignation that was due to a job change outside of our industry. With eight nominees and applications received, we were able to fill all of the openings perfectly.


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We are proud to announce the addi-tion of the following members who will be serving a two-year term (2014-15): Sherry Cole, Stacey Gorman, Matt Williams, Jennifer Howell, Sue Woodard, Joshua Lynn, Clay McQuade and Chris Johnson. Offi-cers for 2014 are as follows: Melissa Roberts (Storage Depot), president; Dee Sharp (William Knight Insur-ance Agency), vice president; Sue Woodard (Secure Self Storage), secre-tary; Chris Novarese (Cube Smart), treasurer; Robert Craig (A+Storage), assistant treasurer.We are looking forward to an exciting year in 2014! Our organization has grown considerably in the past several years. We have reached a size where we would like to begin offering more benefits to our membership by way of trade shows, special seminars and education products. Tasks of this size, of course, take more time. We are ready to turn those tasks over to a dedicated administrative assis-tant. We have looked at management companies in our area, but we feel that our association would be better served by an individual from within the industry and possibly within our membership. If you are interested in this job opportunity, or know someone who would be a great fit for our association, please contact [email protected] sure to join us in Chattanooga on February 18 at The Chattanoogan for our first quarterly luncheon of the year. Details can be found at www.tnssa.net. As we continue to grow

a facility in Vermont or any vendor by paying the requisite dues. Please visit www.ssavt.org to print out a membership application.

Virginiavirginiassa.orgNot yet a member of the VASSA? You are missing out on the only official self storage association for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Membership in the Virginia Self Storage Association is available to any owner/operator with a facility in Virginia or any vendor by paying the requisite dues. Visit www.virginiassa.org to apply.For more information on the Virginia Self Storage Association, please visit www.virginiassa.org or contact Nichelle Santos at [email protected]

Washingtonwa-ssa.orgMembership in the Washington Self Storage Association is a tremendous resource for those who own and/or operate self storage in Washington. Being a WA-SSA member also gives you associate member status in the SSA, with many of the national Asso-ciation’s resources and opportunities. If you aren’t a WA-SSA member, you can go to www.wa-ssa.org and sign up. It’s a great, low-cost investment for your business.

as an organization, we need your involvement! If you have any fresh ideas or suggestions, please send them to [email protected]. Your input will go directly to the board of direc-tors for consideration.If you are not a TNSSA member and would like to receive the newsletter and other TNSSA announcements, you may register online at www.tnssa.net. The newsletter will also be posted on the TNSSA website. If you would like to advertise in our newsletter or provide material for future issues, please contact Melissa Roberts ([email protected]).

Utahssautah.orgPlease add the UTSSA’s newsletter to your reading list. The latest issue is online at www.ssautah.org and contains important articles on the self storage industry.Looking for more information in the UTSSA? Our website, www.ssautah.org, provides Utah owner/operators and managers with the latest infor-mation on all the happenings with the Utah Self Storage Association, or you can contact Nichelle Santos at [email protected].

Vermontssavt.orgWe would like you to become a member of the Vermont Self Asso-ciation! Membership in VTSSA is available to any owner/operator with


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Australasiaselfstorage.com.auTo become a member of the Self Storage Association of Australasia, contact Luisa Natoli at [email protected], or visit self-storage.com.au.

Brazilssabrazil.comFor more information on the Brazil Self Storage Association, contact David Blum at [email protected].

Canadacssa.caFor more information or to become a member, please contact us at (888) 898-8538 or email [email protected].

Federation of European SSAFEDESSA.ORGTo join FedESSA contact Rennie Schafer at [email protected].

JapanJapan Self Storage Associationjapanssa.orgFor more information or to become a member of the Japan Self Storage Association, please contact Katsumi Watanabe at [email protected].

Rental Storage Assoc. of JapanFor more information or to become a member of the Rental Storage Association of Japan, please contact Tatsuya Saji at [email protected].

Latin Americalaselfstorage.orgTo become a member of the Latin America Self Storage Association, contact Nancy Torres at 770-880-4659 or [email protected]. v

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