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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 do 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 benefits include affordable membership, advocacy and keeping an ear to the ground in Montgomery, news and information, education programs, networking and informative meet-ings, communications and publica-tions, national SSA relationship and much more! Join us today as member-ship in this organization can make a difference. For more information visit our website at www.alabamassa.org or contact Brent Fields at 205-685-0244 or [email protected].

Arizonaazselfstorage.comHow many times have you needed a referral for a facility maintenance issue? You want to know who is reli-able, who is nearby, who knows how your business works. AZSA has a new product to help you meet this need: our Facility Maintenance Directory, a listing of AZSA vendor members by service provided—most of whom joined AZSA because owner/opera-tors like doing business with them and referred them to us.Do you need a pest control provider? Someone to check your fire extin-guishers or install smoke detectors? What about that asphalt? How much deferred maintenance is out there in your lot and aisles? Roof leaking? Plumbing need repair? And those lovely swamp coolers so near and dear to all of our hearts? We have vendor members who meet all of these needs.Whether it’s a sign or a golf cart, sprinklers or solar panels, a fellow AZSA member has referred a provider they trust. This resource, unveiled at last month’s trade show, is free to members. Just download it from the members section of the website at azselfstorage.org.Speaking of trade shows, the 15th Anniversary Arizona Self-Storage Conference and Trade Show was fabulous! Last month at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, Title Sponsor Deans & Homer; Major Sponsors BNC National Bank, Chateau Products, MiniCo, and U-Haul; and Promotional Sponsor Mini-Storage Messenger out did themselves in terms of generosity, enthusiasm, and excellence in service and products. Thank you, sponsors, for making this show so successful.AZSA members witnessed a record number of attendees, exhibitors, and transactions at this year’s event. Owner/operators connected with vendors to acquire products and services, exhibitors turned prospects

Alabamaalabamassa.orgGreetings from the board of directors of the Alabama Self Storage Associa-tion. We trust as we are in the midst of the summer leasing season that all is well for everyone associated with the self storage industry in the great state of Alabama.We had a great turnout at the annual spring luncheon in Mobile. Everyone who attended got an eye opening peak into what to watch for when it comes to employee theft. We were all reminded of the importance of the audit process and the fundamental need for performing an internal audit on your business after hearing forensic accountant Mac McCawley speak. We would like to thank our sponsors Todd Levy of StorSmart Insurance and Beth Hill of Thames Batre Insurance. Our next event will be our annual fall luncheon, which will be held in late October. We will get information out to you as the event draws closer. We are always open to suggestions from our members regarding venues, speakers and topics that you would like to hear about. Please do not hesitate to contact me with suggestions.As we continue to grow as an orga-nization we would like to remind everyone that we covet your input.

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These Self Storage Associations are Affiliated

with the SSAAlabamaArizona

ArkansasCaliforniaColorado

ConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansas

KentuckyLouisiana

MaineMaryland

MassachusettsMichigan

MississippiNevada

New JerseyNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota

OhioOklahoma

OregonPennsylvania

South CarolinaTennessee

UtahVermontVirginia

Washington StateWisconsin

___Canada

Federation of European Self Storage Associations

Rental Storage Assoc. of JapanJapan SSA

Latin America SSASSA of Australasia

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into customers, and AZSA added new members to the association.Thank you, Travis Morrow of National Self Storage, for your excellent swan song as co-chair of the AZSA Trade Show Committee. Next year, Travis is being kicked upstairs to be AZSA president and co-chair Poppy Behrens of Mini-Storage Messenger will move into the leadership position for the trade show. She has a few tricks up her sleeve, so next year’s show promises to be quite an encore to this year’s success. Please join the AZSA Trade Show Committee as we plan for 2014 to help us make the most of this opportunity.We are also thankful to a number of AZSA members who joined the board of directors to form a powerful Trade Show Committee. Special thanks go to Jeff Gorden of Eagle Financial Realty Services – The Argus Self Storage Network, who served as speaker liaison and Round Table Committee chair. His persistence and dedication greatly facilitated trade show logistics. SBOA’s Mario Macaluso joined Jeff on the Round Table Committee to offer us a great slate of experts discussing everything from crime prevention to phone skills. Double J Court Self Storage’s Bill Green, past board member, again joined AZSA’s exhibitor liaison Diane Gibson to help vendors have the most successful experience possible at the trade show.Thank you to everyone involved. From the encouraging news on Arizona self storage market condi-tions to the after-hours party hosted by SpareFoot, the 15th Anniversary Arizona Self-Storage Conference and Trade Show was full of valuable training, insight into our business, and some good old fashioned fun.We also raised record amounts to fuel Kure It’s cancer research efforts. Many exhibitors, attendees and board members contributed auction items, bid on them, and made donations to

the fabulous door prize—a two-night stay at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, complete with gift cards to use at the seven on-site restaurants, scores of stores in the adjacent outlet center, and of course on the casino floor. If you see the lucky door-prize winning AZSA member sitting pool-side on your next visit to Wild Horse Pass, thank them for their donation to Kure It.Check the website for details on upcoming AZSA events, including June networking breakfasts in Phoenix and Tucson, summer workshops in the northern part of the state, and a new training series scheduled to be launched in Phoenix next October. Past workshops can be viewed in the members section of the AZSA website. Subjects range from customer service to lien laws and the foreclosure process.Please let us know what is on your mind and how we can help you by visiting us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter. And, as always, get in touch with us for more information. Visit our website, www.azselfstorage.org, or contact Anne Mari DeCoster, AZSA executive director, at [email protected], 602-374-7184, PO Box 44031, Phoenix AZ, 85064.

Arkansasarssa.orgThe Arkansas Self Storage Associa-tion has been busy with two pieces of legislation. Act 364 will revise the Arkansas Lien Law and Act 588 will modify the rules for selling insurance without a license. The changes to the laws will take effect 90 days after the end of the 2013 legislative session. The lien law changes include a cap on late fees, a limit on liability of $5,000, and allows for the use of email as an accepted form of notification if the tenant gives consent. The other piece of legislation regards the sale of tenant insur-ance. Currently under Arkansas law, you are not allowed to receive any compensation or commission for the


sale of tenant insurance without an Arkansas insurance license. It allows the owner/operator of a self storage facility to receive a commission or compensation for the sale of tenant insurance under a limited license. This limited license will only apply to the sale of tenant insurance. The state will require the owner/operator to register with the Arkansas Insur-ance Commission to receive the limited license.Our first regional meeting was held in Springdale on April 11. It was very well attended. Changes in the lien law and insurance rules were discussed along with required changes to our model contract. We had another meeting in Russellville April 25, and plan to have one in northeast Arkansas.Our expo will be August 28–29 in Rogers. For information about the Arkansas Self Storage Association please call our office at 501-607-4775, or email [email protected]. You can also go to our website: www.arssa.org.

Californiacaliforniaselfstorage.orgJoin the CSSA and Talonvest Capital for our 9th Annual Self-Storage Owners Summit at The Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach on July 18. We are proud to announce that Ron Havner, CEO of Public Storage, has agreed to be our keynote speaker. Jim Sullivan of Green Street Advisors will moderate the keynote session. Our event will include a capital markets update and an investment panel discussion. Registration is open for owners and our sponsor-ship opportunities are now avail-able to our vendor members. We do expect this event to sell out, so please register early. Kure It will host their annual duffy poker fun run, with all proceeds benefiting Kure It, immedi-ately following our summit. Contact the CSSA and/or Kure It today to find out how you can secure your seat at this highly anticipated event. The CSSA heads to Woodland on June 13 for our Legal Boot Camp,

“Everything but the Lien Law.” This class is being led by self storage legal expert Jeff Greenberger, and will cover all of the legal topics self storage managers are faced with on a regular basis that are not covered in our state’s lien statute. Late2Lien is sponsoring the boot camp.The CSSA and the Bay Area law firm of Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP joined forces to create an Employment Manual Template that has just become available to CSSA members. This new member benefit will help protect CSSA members from employment lawsuits and will create a new level of professionalism for members that currently do not have one in place for their teams. Visit our website today to order your copy. Free annual updates will be provided to members who have purchased the template. Do you want to be more involved? Contact our office today to learn about other industry events in California or to learn how you can become more active within the asso-ciation. Opportunities to become more involved include committee participation, hosting an ambassador meeting, working on our legislative initiatives and much more.The 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 our website: www.californiaselfstorage.org . Thank you for your continued support.

Coloradocoloradossa.comThere’s still time to register for the May 15 spring meeting/trade show at the Inverness Conference Center in Englewood. The breakfast meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. and will conclude at around 1:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to meet other self storage owners, managers and vendors, and get the information you


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need to make your business grow and prosper in 2013. At this meeting, we’ll be introducing a recently updated package of standard Colorado forms and an up-to-date lease agreement which incorporates the changes required by the 2011 Colorado lien law. This project was spearheaded by COSSA director Hank Saipe and our legal liaison, Todd Mackintosh, and they’ve contributed many, many hours to this worthwhile effort. Thanks to Hank and Todd and their committee of volunteers for their hard work.We’ll also have information for you at the meeting about our new website design, which will include many new features, including a section where you can submit your ads for help wanted, positions wanted, items for sale, etc.After many years as COSSA’s membership chair, Joan Lucas has decided to step down from that

position. During Joan’s tenure our membership rolls have increased dramatically, and we are so grateful to Joan for all her hard work. We are pleased that Joan will continue to serve on the COSSA board, contrib-uting her creativity and enthusiasm to the board’s goals for 2013.To join COSSA, just log onto our website, coloradossa.com, or email [email protected].

Connecticutctssa.orgPlease support our legislative efforts. Join CTSSA if you are not already a member (www.ctssa.org). Make a financial contribution to our legis-lative fund to help defray lobbying costs (CTSSA, 17 Rivendell Road, Marlborough, CT 06447). Be part of any grassroots call-to-action (send your email address to [email protected]).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.CTSSA members are invited to attend the Northeast Self Storage Tradeshow which is being held June 5–6, at the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center in Westford, Massachusetts. CTSSA members attend at the MASSA member rate. Registration is open at www.ctssa.org or www.maselfstorage.org.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. The CTSSA membership application is online at www.ctssa.org, or call the office at 860-228-3624 and we’ll mail an application 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.orgExecutive Retreat 2013 is on the horizon: Keep your eyes peeled for more info on a revamped new and improved Executive Retreat this fall. The Florida Self Storage Association is a not-for-profit group of Florida self storage owners, operators, manage-ment personnel and vendors with a common goal. Membership has its benefits. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please contact Executive Director Robert Bret at (877) 222-9441; [email protected]. Visit our website at www.floridassa.org.

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Georgiagassa.orgThe Georgia Self Storage Association (GASSA) luncheons have moved to a new location: The Georgian Club. The GASSA continues to meet on the second Tuesday of each month for networking, luncheon and board meeting. There is always a program, often with a nationally recognized speaker. Members and non-members are welcome. Membership dues are $250 per calendar year (January–December). Join the GASSA today.Luncheons are from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Georgian Club, 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1700, Atlanta. (Luncheon fee: members $30; non-members $35.) Please RSVP to Chuck Manley, executive 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

Illinoisilministorage.orgThe Illinois Self Storage Associa-tion (ISSA) is now managed by the national Self Storage Association. Trish Fratarcangelo is the executive director and can be reached at (703) 575-8000 ext. 122 or by emailing her at [email protected].

Indianassaindiana.orgBecome a member of the Indiana Self Storage Association today. To join the INSSA, visit www.ssaindiana.org and join online or contact Trish Fratarcangelo at (703) 575-8000 x122.

Kansaskssoa.orgThe KSSOA had a great spring luncheon last month at the Leawood Country Club in Leawood. Now is the time to begin planning our fall luncheon. Please give us some feed-back about what you like to see at your next training event. It’s your association; get what you want out of it.Also, if you have any interest in serving on the board or becoming more involved, your volunteer time and ideas would be greatly valued.The 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.orgGet involved. Join the KYSSA. Go to www.kyssa.org/membership for more information. For more infor-mation on the KYSSA, contact Trish

Fratarcangelo, executive director, at [email protected].

Louisianassala.orgThe Louisiana Self Storage Associa-tion would like to thank the amazing efforts of Lana Griffin and the other board members to stop sales taxes from being imposed on self storage rents in Louisiana. Lana sat in on the House Ways and Means Committee hearing, prepared to testify on the damage a sales tax on our industry would cause, when the author of HB610, Representative Talbot of New Orleans, voluntarily shelved his bill. Lana also met with the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Representative Robideaux from Lafayette, and was told he would not be bringing his bill, HB653, before the committee this session.This is very positive news for the self storage industry in our state, but the fight is not over. While the bills were shelved, and not likely to be brought up again in this legislative session, the language was not struck from the bills that self storage would no longer be excluded from exemption of sales tax implementation, like the rest of the commercial real estate sector. The SSALA will continue to monitor for any bills which threaten our industry and be proactive in fighting against unfair attempts to put a sales tax on our industry.The annual spring luncheon in Bossier City April 17 was a huge success, with our highest turn out ever. Guest speakers included former Louisiana Secretary of Educa-tion Ollie Tyler, who gave a great presentation on positive ways to motivate employees, and Walt Cade, of “Storage Wars Texas,” who enter-tained the crowd while presenting material on ways to improve your lien sale process and turn out. The SSALA congratulates those owners that brought their managers to the




seminar, as they showed they under-stand education is the key to success.Membership in the SSALA continues to grow, and we encourage everyone to consider joining the board of directors to help guide our associa-tion and our industry though these trying times. You can nominate your-self, or your owner or manager, to join the board. The nomination form is available on our website: www.ssala.org. If you have any questions about what is involved with being a board member, please contact Executive Director Wanda Cox at 225-774-2117 for more information.

Mainemainessa.comThe Maine Self-Storage Association’s 2013 conference at Hollywood Casino was a resounding success! Bob Copper of Self-Storage 101 regaled attendees on Thursday afternoon with ways to improve their income through ancillary products and services. There were a lot of useful tips on easy ways to improve revenue. Bob’s presentation was followed up by roundtable presentations where attendees were educated on various topics by industry vendors. Afterward, owners, operators and managers mingled and networked with each other and with vendors during the cocktail reception. After a hearty buffet breakfast on Friday, Anne Ballard, president and founder of Universal Management Company, presented on how to “Rev Up Your Income and Marketing.” Attendees were educated and entertained by Anne’s unique style as she taught attendees the latest marketing and closing techniques and ways to improve cash flow through general management practices. Feedback from this conference was excellent yet again. Members appreci-ated that the first member from each facility was free and non-members found the $75 registration rate to be an excellent value. The overwhelming

Members of the self storage industry gathered in Annapolis for the signing of the new lien law championed by the national SSA and MDSSA throughout the first part of the year. The new law enables the use of email and first class mail, instead of certified mail, for notice in default process and includes other provisions that support the industry. Standing l-r: MDSSA President Todd Manganaro, Delegate Sally Jameson (sponsor of the bill), SSA Sr. VP of Government Relations Tim Dietz. Seated: Maryland Senate President Mike Miller and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley.

response was that everyone would be returning for next year’s event.Keep an eye on our website and Face-book page for information on our next meeting.MeSSA members: Did you know that you can list your upcoming auctions or other facility happenings on the event calendar at the MeSSA website? Take advantage of this addi-tional advertising space to increase attendance at your next auction. MeSSA is 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.orgSave the date: Plans are in the works for the MDSSA 2013 fall meeting to be held Tuesday, September 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. near BWI airport. The meeting will feature experts speaking on a variety of topics to appeal to both owners and operators and their facility managers. Sponsorships and exhibit space will also be available. For more informa-tion, contact the MDSSA at [email protected] of MDSSA membership include: monthly copy of the SSA Globe magazine; Maryland Self Storage Association newsletter; member discounts on all Maryland Self Storage Association and national


SSA conventions, trade shows and educational programs; all other bene-fits and member discounts of the national SSA related to data, legisla-tive briefings, monthly educational webcasts, meetings, communications, other educational offerings, research, technology, membership rewards, publications and legal information.The MDSSA has a new website. Visit www.ssamaryland.org for the latest information.

Massachusettsmaselfstorage.orgThe Massachusetts Self Storage Asso-ciation (MASSA) will hold its 2013 Northeast Self Storage Tradeshow June 5–6, at the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center in West-ford, Massachusetts. There will be exhibits, industry-related education, networking lunch and more. Exhib-itor, sponsor and attendee registra-tion is open at www.maselfstorage.org.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. The MASSA member-ship application is online 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.To be added to the MASSA mailing list or to advertise on their website or in the MASSA Advantage, send your request and contact information including email address to MASSA, 17 Rivendell Road, Marlborough, CT 06447-1260; 617-600-4481; 860-228-1337 fax; or email [email protected].

Michigan selfstoragemichigan.orgWe 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 membership in SSAM allows you to take advantage of special discounted rates on website design and development, credit card processing, a 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 the SSAM website.

Mississippimsssoa.orgMSSOA would like to thank our members that helped make our May luncheon at the Bonefish Grill a success. Special thanks to our speakers, Jim Ponti of Janus Inter-national and attorney J. Peyton Randolph. The support of U-Haul International is also greatly appreci-ated. We will be hosting several more luncheons throughout the year in different parts of our state. For more information, please visit our website: www.mssoa.org. Attending the luncheon is a great way to network with your industry peers and keep up to date with the latest industry news and trends. We will post the dates for our 2013 trade show online shortly. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (601) 248-5422 or email Missy Hughes: [email protected].

Nevadanv-ssa.orgNevada self storage owners and operators, join us this fall at the SSA 2013 Fall Conference & Trade Show. NV-SSA Vice President Greg

Welsh has been diligently researching speakers who will share the benefit of their knowledge with Nevada self storage owner/operators. This year’s program focuses on the changes to the lien law that we hope to have passed this summer to include tres-passing procedures. This promises to be a very exciting and informational meeting, so get your reservations in early.Our Legislative Committee chair, Travis Morrow, continues his hard work on behalf of Nevada owner/operators in Carson City advocating for self storage owner rights in our state. His painstaking efforts have helped Nevada AB 182 pass the judiciary committee in the Nevada legislature. There is still much work to be done and we need your support to continue our efforts on behalf of storage owners in Nevada. Your contribution to our legislative efforts can make a big difference.Support NVSSA legislative efforts by being a part of our 4th Annual Legis-lative Fundraiser, a fabulous silent auction event taking place at the 2013 SSA Fall Conference & Trade Show. Silent auction item donations are now being accepted and sponsors will be recognized in print, online and at the event. Want to learn more? Check us out at www.nvssa.org, call Valerie at 702-952-2455, or email [email protected].

New Jersey njssa.orgPlans are in the works for the NJSSA grassroots meetings to be held in October. More details on location, dates, topics and sponsorships will be coming shortly.For more information regarding these items, membership questions, or other information, please visit our website at www.njssa.org, or contact Trish Fratarcangelo at [email protected].




North Carolinancssaonline.orgThe North Carolina Self Storage Asso-ciation is requesting a call to action to obtain new members. NCSSA requests that you invite your friends, associates or friendly competitors in the self storage industry to join the NCSSA. Growing our membership will make the association’s voice that much louder. The NCSSA is actively involved in lobbying on behalf of our members. With many legislative issues being encountered in 2013, your membership can really make a difference. The NCSSA attorney-approved lease has also been recently updated and webinars are now free for members.NCSSA hosted a regional round-table and networking seminar in May that was very well received. The event kicked off with topics such as marketing, revenue management, facility operations/maintenance, social networking and the employee

Oklahomaokssa.orgThe Oklahoma Self Storage Associa-tion has formally affiliated with the SSA and is actively recruiting new members.Contact: Jared Jones, president, (918) 948-3941, [email protected]

Oregonorssa.orgLooking for more information about the ORSSA? The website provides Oregon owner/operators and managers with the latest informa-tion on all the happenings with the Oregon Self Storage Association.Join the ORSSA today. Visit www.orssa.org for a membership application.

Pennsylvania paselfstorage.orgPASSA is only planning to have one large owner/manager meeting this year, which will be held on October 24 at the Holiday Inn, Grantville (outside of Harrisburg) since PASSA co-sponsored the SSA Spring 2013 Conference & Trade Show in Phila-delphia. Details on this meeting will be available on the website at www.paselfstorage.org in early June and registration materials will be mailed the first week of September. Annual membership letters and 2013 PASSA member decals were sent out in mid-December for each facility that is listed as a member of PASSA. If you did not receive one, please contact the office at (717) 441-6044. These decals should be placed in your facility window for current and potential renters to see.We need your support: PASSA will be working with our new lobbyist, Alex Rahn, this year to address changes to the state lien law that will save money for our members. We will be asking for your support throughout the year to help match the funds the

training process. Following the event and lunch, an educational offsite facility tour was conducted. Thank you to all attendees!If 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 orga-nization can make a difference. Make your voice heard. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Ohioohiossa.org Keep October on your radar. The 2013 SSA-OH fall meeting is slated for October in Cincinnati. For more information on this meeting, please contact the SSA-OH at [email protected]. The latest edition of the SSA-OH newsletter, The Locker, should have arrived in your mailbox in March and can be viewed at www.ohiossa.org.

Nominations of Managers working with any TNSSA member facility may be nominated through

December 31, 2013.

Recipients will be chosen based on: Commitment to Leadership, Creativity,

High Occupancy Rates, Low Delinquencies, & Overall Business Practices

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SSA has agreed to give PASSA in 2013 for legislative issues. We will be working on changes not only to the lien law, but also to allow facilities to sell tenant insurance. If you are inter-ested in volunteering to help with this effort, please let us know. You make the difference. If you would like to contact Alex to get more involved with these changes, send an email to [email protected]. As 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) 4 41 - 6 04 4 , k i m b e r l y co s s a r @wannerassoc.com

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.Next meeting details at www.scselfs-torage.org/events.Contact: (843) 562-6736, [email protected], J. Wallace of Monster Management

Tennesseetnssa.netWe had a great time at our second quarter luncheon on May 21 in Knoxville. The Fox Den Country Club always makes us feel right at home. Mark Shirey with EZ Web Self Storage discussed the ins and outs of search engine optimization and the importance of creating and maintaining a strong website and Internet presence. The discussion of these topics brought great educa-

tional value to our meeting. Don’t forget to pre-register for our August luncheon and receive an admission discount. Event details and registra-tion information for all of our events can be found at www.tnssa.net. If you are not a 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 Jennifer Howell ([email protected]) or Melissa Roberts ([email protected]).We want to hear from you! Is there a topic that you would like to hear addressed at one of our luncheons? A new venue you’d like us to try out? We’d love to hear your ideas. Email us anytime at [email protected] or contact 2013 TNSSA President Eddie Johnson at [email protected] or (214) 389-3922.

Utahssautah.orgPlans are in the works for the 2013 UTSSA fall meeting to be held in Salt Lake City in October. More informa-tion will be forthcoming shortly.Get involved. Join the Utah Self Storage Association today. Membership in the Utah Self Storage Association is available to any owner/operator with a facility in Utah or any vendor by paying the requisite dues.Membership includes: monthly copy of the SSA Globe magazine; Utah Self Storage Association newsletter; member discounts on all Utah Self Storage Association and national SSA conventions, trade shows and educational programs; all other bene-fits and member discounts of the national SSA related to data, legisla-tive briefings, monthly educational webcasts, meetings, communications, other educational offerings, research, technology, membership rewards, publications and legal information.

Summer Meeting: Greenville, SCJuly 18, 2013

Joining our membership is easy to do and the benefits are easy to see! Attendance is free and the food is great but an RSVP is helpful!

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South Carolina Self Storage Association invites you to our Summer Meeting.

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 843-562-6736 | www.SCSelfStorage.org

Join us for our Quarterly Meeting in beautiful Greenville, South Carolina. Our exciting format includes: Industry Speakers, Local and National updates, and round table discussions (lunch provided) . We’ll discuss many topics of concern including:

Free to all professionals working in the self storage industry, regardless of membership with the SCSSA.

• Management and Operations• New technologies for self storage• Legal and Legislative updates from

around the country

• Updated Rental Agreement (offered to SCSSA members free of charge)

• Ancillary Income Opportunities

http://www.SCSelfStorage.org


The latest edition of the UTSSA newsletter, The Facility, is available online at www.ssautah.org.

Ver montssavt.orgPlans are in the works for the Vermont Self Storage Association’s fall meeting to be held in October in Montpelier. Get involved in your state association today. Membership in the Vermont Self Storage Associa-tion is available to any owner/oper-ator with a facility in Vermont or any vendor by paying the requisite dues. The latest edition of the Vermont Self Storage Association newsletter is available. View it at www.ssavt.org.

Virginiavirginiassa.orgThe Commonwealth of Virginia has a new tenant insurance law. For more information on this law, visit the VASSA website at www.virginiassa.org.The Virginia Self Storage Association invites you to become a member in your state association.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. Join today. Go to www.virginiassa.org/membership to fill out an application.

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

Wisconsinwiselfstorage.orgMembership in the Wisconsin Self Storage Association includes a listing for your facility on the asso-ciation website, an informative members-only section on the website, a discount on property insurance, a comprehensive lease designed for self storage in Wisconsin and much more. Visit our website or contact our office at 262-786-3960 for more informa-tion about membership.

Australasiaselfstorage.com.auIf you would like to become a member of the Self Storage Association of Australasia, contact Luisa Natoli at [email protected], or visit selfstorage.com.au.

Canadacssa.caFor more information or to become a member, please contact us at (888) 898-8538 or email [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.orgIf you would like to become a member of the Latin America Self Storage Association, please contact Nancy Torres at 770-880-4659 or email us at [email protected]. v


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Lien LAwS

California • Colorado • Florida

Georgia • Illinois • Indiana

Kentucky • Louisiana

Maryland • Massachusetts Michigan • Missouri

New Jersey • New York

North Carolina • Ohio Pennsylvania • South Carolina

Tennessee • Utah • Vermont

Virginia • Washington

Wisconsin Additional states coming…

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The Lien Laws are broken down by section with a Conclusion, Lien Sale Checklist and Notice of Lien Letter

Extensive comments provided by the Self Storage

Legal Network attorneys, D. Carlos Kaslow and Scott Zucker

Bulk order pricing available for state associations and large operators. For more details,

call the SSA703.575.8000

Order your copies today

www.selfstorage.orgMember price - $25 each

Affiliate Members: $30Not-Yet-Members: $35

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