GFAA Committees

Do you want to be more involved in the Greater Fayetteville Apartment Association? Consider joining a committee and be a part of strategic planning in your favorite area of interest; have your voice and ideas heard! Email us at info@mygfaa.org for your invitation to the next meeting.

Committees meet monthly. During the odd months (January, March, May, July, September, and November), committees will meet once a month individually via Zoom. During the even months (February, April, June, August, and October), committees will meet once a month for an in-person meeting followed by a networking social or Night of Networking event. Note: meeting dates are subject to change. Be sure to watch for your committee email for any date or time changes. 

Interesting in joining a committee? Email info@mygfaa.org.

Attendance Policy
Committee Members should not miss more than (3) consecutive meetings. If attendance is not consistent, a committee person can be removed by the Chairperson for lack of participation.    Meetings may be in-person, virtual or hybrid, depending on the current metrics of COVID.            Check your email for updates.

Committee Descriptions

Supplier Council

The GFAA Supplier Council plans the annual Trade Show and annual sponsorship & advertising opportunities. The Council works to involve supplier members across all facets of the association including attending events and education. The Council is also tasked with collecting feedback from supplier members to gauge their needs and wants within the association to help their businesses grow. 

Odd Month Meeting Dates: 9:30 AM, 3/26
Even Month Meeting Dates (4 PM - 5 PM): 2/21, 4/18, 6/27, 8/22, 10/24
Chair: Kelby Berling
Co-Chair: Ashlee Aikins


Membership Outreach

The GFAA Membership Outreach committee has three main focus areas: event planning and promotion, internal membership engagement, and external community outreach. 

  1. Event planning and promotion includes general promotion for GFAA classes, events, and initiatives; and assisting with the planning of different events throughout the year. 
  2. Internal membership engagement includes connecting with members to get a pulse on what members value and managing GFAA social media.
  3. External community outreach includes identifying and connecting with prospective members and facilitating the charity outreach/MY GFAA Cares initiative. 

Odd Month Meeting Dates: Dates coming soon
Even Month Meeting Dates (4 PM - 5 PM): 2/21, 4/18, 6/27, 8/22, 10/24
Co-Chairs: Kristen Micallef, and Emilie Williamson


Government Affairs

Promotes advocacy for GFAA, AANC and NAA, & the PAC’s. Grows awareness amongst the Membership of what these entities do for us and gains support. Responds to Legislative Calls to Action. Promotes and attends AANC Legislative & Education Conference in Raleigh annually, and always keeps Members aware of any pending legislative concerns that may need our action throughout the year. 

Odd Month Meeting Dates: Dates coming soon
Even Month Meeting Dates (4 PM - 5 PM): 2/21, 4/18, 6/27, 8/22, 10/24
Chair:
Karen Perkins
Co-Chair: Jonathan Elliot


Education
The GFAA Educational Committee identifies educational needs and implements courses designated to advance careers and knowledge in our industry at the local, state, and national level.

Odd Month Meeting Dates: 3/26, 9:30 AM
Even Month Meeting Dates (4 PM - 5 PM): 2/21, 4/18, 6/27, 8/22, 10/24
Chair:
Jennifer Pittman
Co-Chairs: Christina Miller and Natalie Hart


Diversity and Inclusion

Committee members have attended training offered by NAA on these topics, created and continue annually to develop the GFAA Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship and brainstorm how to better educate the GFAA members in these areas, raise awareness, and offer training classes to make us more diverse.                                     
Odd Month Meeting Dates: Dates coming soon
Even Month Meeting Dates (4 PM - 5 PM): 2/21, 4/18, 6/27, 8/22, 10/24
Chair:
Diana Briones
Co-Chair: Bliss Chadwell