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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 2016 will be full of ample business for everyone.It is time to renew your member-ship dues! By now you should have received your membership renewal invoice. Please send in your renewal today. If you have any questions about membership or the renewal process please visit www.alabamassa.org and contact any of the members of the board of directors.Make plans today to join us at our annual Winter Conference and Trade Show. The event will be held on Thursday, February 25, at the unique Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham. We have a great lineup of speakers to bring to you this year. The lineup will include nationally sought after speakers and experts in the self storage industry, including Scott Zucker. The cost to attend is $95 for members and $125 for nonmembers. 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.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 williambrentfields@gmail.com. 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 infor-mative meetings, communications and publications, national associa-tion relationship and much more! Join us today, as membership in this organization can make a difference. For more information, visit www.alabamassa.org or contact Brent Fields at 205-281-9268 or william-brentfields@gmail.com.

Arizonaazselfstorage.orgKnowledge is the key to success, and acquiring the right knowledge is the crucial skill. In 2016, AZSA’s annual show will help you educate, empower, and engage your assets—human, capital, and technological—to compete in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. The event is one month earlier than usual: April 11–13 at the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, Arizona.In AZSA’s 20th anniversary year, we are hosting our first Owners & Investors Summit, featuring a full day of opportunities to focus on the nuances in current financing, investment strategy, managing your asset, tax deferral strategies, and technology. The event will be spear-headed by The BSC Group and will draw owners and investors from the broader business community in Arizona as well as surrounding states. AZSA’s inaugural Owners & Investors Summit will be on April 12, and will feature a complete trade show as well.Those gathered for the Owners & Investors Summit will be coming off a day of golf on April 11. This year, AZSA will have a pro-am tourna-ment. Each foursome will include a professional golfer from the Gateway Tour, which helps up-and-coming golf pros win a spot on the PGA Tour. We already have a waiting list of AZSA owners interested in playing on corporate foursomes, and have pre-sold a number of the 18 four-somes available, so we encourage

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ArkansasCaliforniaColorado

ConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansas

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MissouriNebraskaNevada

New HampshireNew JerseyNew Mexico

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vendor members to purchase their foursome quickly before we sell out.On the third and final day of Arizo-na’s largest self storage event, the Conference & Trade Show will offer training and inspiration to self storage operators on all the pertinent topics: customer service, telephone skills, marketing and selling tech-niques, management best practices, and technology to enhance your bottom line. The trade show floor will include about 70 vendors with a full range of products and services. Also, watch for details on AZSA webi-nars and workshops in towns around the state, including the current series by Sue Haviland, owner of Haviland Storage Services. Her presentation focuses on “Self Storage Buying Behavior: What Your Customers Really Want.” Sue addresses how consumer buying habits apply to our industry, what drives someone to buy or not, how to attract customers, the secrets of superstar sales people, and the importance of selling your facility’s features and benefits.As always, the chair of AZSA’s Legal and Legislative Committee, Richard Marmor, Esq., is on hand at these workshops to answer your legal questions. For details on these events, including information on attending, exhibiting, and sponsoring the trade show, go to www.azselfstorage.org, or contact AZSA Executive Director Anne Mari DeCoster at azsahq@gmail.com or 602-374-7184.

Arkansasarssa.orgInterested in becoming a member of the Arkansas Self Storage Asso-ciation? Contact the ASSA offices at 501-607-4775 for more information.

Californiacaliforniaselfstorage.orgSave the date—May 4–6: The CSSA is happy to announce that the 3rd

Annual West Coast Self Storage Owner’s Summit returns to The Westin Verasa in Napa Valley, May 4–6. This year’s event will include our special Small Owners Forum meeting once again and will provide vendors and operators plenty of opportunities to learn and network. Save the date—July 21: The 12th Annual Self Storage Owner’s Summit returns to the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach on July 21. Join the CSSA and our event partner Talon-vest Capital as we take an in-depth look at the state of the self storage industry with a focus on the capital markets, acquisition and develop-ment trends and the latest in self storage news. Registration for both events opened in early December. Visit our website or call us to learn more at 909-912-1962. Book your hotel rooms at both locations early. Do you have a manager you would like to recognize? Each month the CSSA selects a Manager of the Month to highlight on our website and social media feeds. Send in your manager’s entry with a brief descrip-tion as to why he or she should be considered for our prestigious honor. Winners will be recapped in the final 2016 newsletter sent out to the entire state industry. Have you taken advantage of our new, free HR hotline—exclusively for CSSA members? Do not miss out on this valuable benefit. Contact our office for your exclusive members-only hotline telephone number. The hotline is brought to CSSA members by the CA Employers Association. The CSSA’s 2016 calendar of events has gone live at www.californiaself-storage.org. We look forward to seeing you at an event soon.

Coloradocoloradossa.comColorado’s Meeting & Trade Expo will take place on Wednesday, May 18, at the Inverness Hotel & Conference Center in Englewood.

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Jim Chiswell, president and managing partner of Chiswell & Associates LLC, will be our featured keynote speaker. Jim has been involved in the self storage industry for 30 years and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and trade shows. He has served on the board of the national Self Storage Association, and will bring his years of experience and industry expertise to Colorado in 2016. Mark your calendar and watch for updates at www.coloradossa.com.

Connecticutctssa.orgThe Connecticut Self Storage Associ-ation (CTSSA) has its 2016 meetings planned. Save these dates: A disaster preparedness seminar will be held on April 21 from 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Publick House in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. The Northeast Storage Expo will be held September 27–28 at Pequot Towers, Foxwoods, a highly acclaimed destination casino and resort. There are six webinars scheduled for 2016. Visit www.ctssa.org for dates and details. Webinars are free for members. CTSSA members enjoy educational meetings and networking luncheons, free training webinars, quarterly newsletter, library of documents, website, 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. The CTSSA membership application is online at www.ctssa.org, or call the office at 860-228-3624 and become a member immediately. 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, P.O. Box 354146,

Palm Coast, FL, 32135; 860-228-3624; 860-228-1337 fax; or email clong@ctssa.org.

Floridafloridassa.orgThe Florida Self Storage Association (FSSA) has finalized its 2016 confer-ence and expo program. The expo will be held May 11–13 at the Embassy Suites Orlando – Lake Buena Vista South (just down the street from the Disney theme parks). Exhib-itor and sponsor registration opens soon. Registration for sponsorships, exhibits, and attendees is open. Go to www.FloridaSSA.org.FSSA will be hosting the Owners, Operators and Investors Summit on November 10 at The Yacht Club, A Disney Resort, Orlando. Add this date to your calendar, as it is a great event that includes three networking sessions and educa-tional sessions designed specifically for owners, operators and investors. The Summit is being held during Disney’s Wine and Food Festival; attendees can purchase evening park passes at a $10 discount. Every year, FSSA hosts six training webinars. The website is constantly being updated as registration opens, so check often for the latest. Go to www.FloridaSSA.org. The webinars are free for members and $49 for nonmembers. If you’re a member and haven’t been receiving our notices, add your email address to your member record or contact the office at 863-884-7204.A strong membership results in a more commanding presence with legislators. If you aren’t a member, join today so your voice is heard. The FSSA membership application is online 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 354146, Palm Coast, FL 32135;

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call us at 863-884-7204; or email clong@floridassa.org.

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 nonmem-bers are welcome. Membership dues are $250 per calendar year (January–December). Join the GASSA today!In 2015, GASSA launched a series of regional educational meetings in addition to its monthly meetings in Atlanta. We had great success in participation in all corners of the state, getting to know more industry members and providing helpful market updates and education. We are looking forward to continuing the regional meetings in 2016. Educational topics for 2016 include a year-end review by Anne Ballard; trends in technology, valuation and feasibility, legal review by Scott Zucker; tenant insurance; social media techniques; the value of managers; metro Atlanta rent survey; and more! These educational sessions are a great way to stay well informed on new and hot topics and learn about every aspect of the industry. 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; nonmembers: $35). Please RSVP to Member Services Coordinator Camille Odom at codom@asginfo.net, phone 678-764-2006, or fax 706-883-8215.

Idahoidssa.orgHello to all of our IDSSA members out there! Ready or not, a brand new year has arrived. We hope you are as excited as we are about the oppor-

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tunities 2016 will bring for both our association and your growing business.As an official charter association of the national SSA, we have been working hard to build the strength of this association after its reorganiza-tion in 2015. As the new year arrives, the IDSSA is looking into potentially updating lien law provisions consis-tent with recent improvements in other states. We know how important these changes can be for your busi-ness so we want to get started as soon as possible.Please remember, in order for our association to grow and begin reaching its true potential, we need your support. By becoming a member of the IDSSA you will receive bene-fits such as a subscription to the SSA Globe magazine, access to healthcare, data, research, webinars, updated information on tax reforms, and discounts on national SSA confer-ences and workshops. To become a member, please contact Nichelle Nassif at 703-575-8000 ext. 122 or IDSSAExecDir@selfstorage.org.

Illinoisilselfstorage.orgHappy New Year to our self storage owners and operators in Illinois! Last year was great for our industry, and we believe 2016 will be even better. A new year rings in new opportunity to evaluate what works and what may not for your business, so be sure to check out our website for resources that can help.The IL-SSA continues to serve members by putting them first. Most of our members are family owned and operated businesses. Our focus is providing them with quality educa-tion, networking opportunities and the tools necessary for continued success. We know that only through strong membership participation and an active voice representing the self storage industry in Illinois will the industry continue to prosper.

Now that the new year has arrived, it may be that time of the year when you start the troublesome process of updating rental agreements. Between the monetary cost and time, it can be a costly project. The good news is that the IL-SSA now has an Illinois stan-dard rental agreement available. The cost is $295 and is a benefit only available to IL-SSA members. Please email ILSSAExecDir@selfstorage.org for more information and to order your copy. If you are not yet a member of the IL-SSA, you can join at www.ilselfstorage.org. Benefits include the exclusive opportunity to order a state-specific standard rental agreement, the IL-SSA quarterly newsletter, member discounts on all IL-SSA and national SSA conven-tions, trade shows, and educational programs, and discounts on data and research findings.

Indianassaindiana.orgGreetings and salutations, members of the INSSA! We hope all of our members had the chance to relax a bit and unwind over the holidays. January marks the start of 2016, so Happy New Year to all of our self storage operators and owners in Indiana.The INSSA proudly serves self storage operators and owners all across this great state. Over the past few years we have worked hard serving as the legislative voice for the industry in Indiana. Central to this goal is our ongoing effort to modernize self storage laws in Indiana. Thanks to these efforts, changes including greater notification options during the default process as well as modi-fied vehicle lien and value limitation provisions have served to critically strengthen the self storage industry in Indiana. Have you looked into becoming a member of the INSSA yet? Benefits of membership include a subscrip-tion to the SSA Globe magazine, the INSSA newsletter, member discounts on the national SSA products related to data, legislative briefings, meet-

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Kansaskssoa.orgVisit our new website as it continues to be improved at www.kssoa.org. KSSOA would like to thank all the attendees, vendors and sponsors for taking time to be at the fall confer-ence. Our fall luncheon was held at the Crestview Country Club in Wichita on November 11. It was once again a great venue. Topics included legal overviews, marketing, HR best practices and the impact of health-care. Timely, usable information was shared by Stan Masters, Tron Jord-heim, Jeniece Carter-Henson and Carrie Cherveny. Attendance at this meeting was a record high.Of course, now we look to the spring meeting planning. If you have any suggestions or topics you’d like to have presented please share your input.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 a high return on members’ dues investment on all of its member benefits,” said KSSOA President Larry Goldman.

“Thanks to our legislative success back in 2012, KSSOA members have continued to benefit from lower postage costs, lower public notice costs, and other critical issues.”Please visit www.KSSOA.org, call Shawn Herrick at 785-286-1110, or send mail to: KSSOA, 7321 NW Rochester Road, Topeka, KS 66617.

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Kentuckykyssa.orgHello to all of our members from those of us here at the KYSSA. We hope you had a chance to enjoy the holidays this year. Everyone here at the association wishes you Happy New Year! Serving our members is the abso-lute priority of the KYSSA. Essential to this mission is ensuring that our legislation regulating self storage remains up to date with evolving business practices. As a result of the hard work of both the national SSA and the KYSSA, changes have been enacted over the last several years streamlining the default process and providing a mechanism for the offering of tenant insurance. While we have made great progress so far with these legal revisions, our work is never completely finished. The KYSSA will continue to protect your interests in Frankfort as we move forward this year.

Are you considering membership in the KYSSA? It is a brand new year and that means it is the perfect time to become a part of the association! We can start anew together. Member-ship for the KYSSA is available to any owner/operator with a facility in Kentucky or any vendor by paying the requisite dues. Please contact KYSSAExecDir@selfstorage.org with any questions, visit www.kyssa.org for an application, or contact Nichelle Nassif at 703-575-8000 ext. 122.

Louisianassala.orgThe Louisiana Self Storage Asso-ciation is confident this new year is going to be one of the best ever. Industry leaders are predicting 2016 and 2017 to be banner years, not only for existing facilities, but also in the construction of new facilities. We strongly encourage owners to prepare for more competition, as it

seems more people are noticing self storage has stronger return on invest-ment potential than most any other industry. Now is the time for that fresh coat of paint, new energy-effi-cient lighting, and ensuring your staff is well trained and can describe your facility at an expert level.The SSALA website has been up and running for almost two months and is proving to be a strong pres-ence. If you registered on the old website, you will need to re-register on the new site, as the old user IDs and passwords were not able to be transferred. One of the exciting new features on the site is your ability to pay yearly dues or register and pay for upcoming events online. We will continue to update you on the capa-bilities of the site as it grows.If you should need any help with a situation that has come up at your facility, please feel free to call Execu-tive Director Wanda Cox at 225-774-2117 or email her at LASSA@cox.net. She will present your situation to the

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board (which at last count had over 150 years combined experience in our industry) and they will be more than happy to offer you their perspec-tive and thoughts. Let’s make 2016 the best year ever for self storage in Louisiana!

Mainemainessa.comThe Maine Self Storage Associa-tion is excited to announce several upcoming events, so get your calen-dars and pens out.First, our next general member-ship meeting will be January 28 at the Muddy Rudder Restaurant in Yarmouth. Topic and speaker will be announced soon, so be sure to watch our website and Facebook page for more information. Next, our 2016 conference is booked for May 19–20 at Hollywood Casino in Bangor. This has been a fan-fa-vorite venue. We are working on some extra-special speakers, so be sure not to miss this world-class event set here in picturesque Maine.Last, but not least, block off the evening of September 15 for a membership meeting. Location and topic will be forthcoming. As always, we welcome input from our members on any topics they would like to hear about or venues they recommend for future meetings. We are always looking to help new members improve their business and increase their bottom line, and there is no better time than now to join. For more details on how to become involved, please contact Mark Adler at mark@mainessa.com, or visit mainessa.com. We also encourage everyone to become a fan of MeSSA on Facebook.

Marylandssamaryland.orgGreetings to all of our MDSSA members and future members in Maryland! While none of us are

happy to see the holidays go by, we are all looking forward to the promise of another new year for the self storage industry. From our hearts to yours, Happy New Year! May we join in working together to make 2016 a great one.As the only trade association working for self storage owners and operators in Maryland, we work hard every day to ensure your business has the ability to reach its full potential. In 2015, lien law updates were enacted resulting from the efforts of the MDSSA together with the national SSA. These updates expanded upon the methods of advertising lien sales available to facility operators, saving Maryland self storage busi-ness owners unnecessary expenses. Additionally, the changes simplified the process and reduced the amount of time required.For everybody out there who is not yet a MDSSA member, you should become one today! Benefits include a subscription to the SSA Globe maga-zine, the MDSSA newsletter, member discounts of the national SSA related to data, legislative briefings, monthly educational webcasts, meetings, communications, other educational offerings, research, technology, publi-cations and legal information. Visit our website today for an application, or contact us at MDSSAExecDir@selfstorage.org for more information.

Massachusettsmaselfstorage.orgThe Massachusetts Self Storage Association (MASSA) has its 2016 meetings planned. Save these dates: A disaster preparedness seminar will be held on April 21 from 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Publick House in Sturbridge. The Northeast Storage Expo will be held September 27–28 at Pequot Towers, Foxwoods, a highly acclaimed destination casino and resort in Connecticut. There are six webinars scheduled in 2016. Go to our website for dates and details: www.maselfstorage.org. Webinars are free for members.

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 appli-cation to you. MASSA members enjoy educa-tional meetings and networking, training webinars, quarterly news-letter, library of documents, website, 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 the website or in the MASSA Advan-tage, send your request and contact information including email address to MASSA, P.O. Box 354146, Palm Coast, FL 32135; 617-600-4481; 860-228-1337 fax; or email clong@maselfstorage.org.

Michigan selfstoragemichigan.orgThe Self Storage Association of Michigan (SSAM) concluded a very successful annual conference October 27–28 at the Greektown Casino in Detroit. Featured speakers were Sue Haviland of Haviland Storage Services, Jamie Lindau of Trachte Building Systems, M. Anne Ballard of Universal Management Company and Mike Scanlon from SSA. SSAM Board President Chad Lundberg and Executive Director Tim DeWitt presented Mike Scanlon with a gift of his favorite cigars in appreciation for his years of service to the industry. If you’re not already a SSAM member, we encourage you to join the Self Storage Association of Michigan to take advantage of the many benefits available. SSAM lobbies the Michigan legislature on behalf of the industry

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concerning issues that are important to you and your business. Your SSAM membership allows you to take advantage of special discounted rates on website design and develop-ment, credit card processing, a free listing on the SSAM website, and much more. SSAM has a profes-sional 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.selfstor-agemichigan.org.

Minnesotaminnesotassa.orgSalutations, self storage owners and operators in Minnesota! The weather might be cold but the industry is surely heating up in our state. With the brand new arrival of another year, the MNSSA would like to wish all of our fantastic members and their loved ones a Happy New Year! Make those new year’s resolutions quickly, because the first month of the year will be gone before you know it.The MNSSA is devoted to serving the interests of those involved in the Minnesota self storage industry. Thanks to the hard work of the SSA, and the dedication of our MNSSA advisory board and local MNSSA members, revisions were enacted to the state lien law. These included additional notification options during the default process as well as updates adjusting vehicle lien and value limitation provisions. Furthermore, Minnesota is now the only state to exempt the sale of tenant insurance from state licensing laws (the state still regulates the process). The asso-ciation extends our gratitude toward everyone dedicating their time and effort in this process. Of course this does not mean our work is over. The MNSSA remains concentrated on ensuring that a cooperative legisla-tive environment exists for the self storage industry and maintaining our presence in St. Paul.

Are you not yet a member of the MNSSA? Would you like access to our great membership benefits? Want to become more involved in your industry? Join the only asso-ciation representing your interests in the self storage community. For membership information and bene-fits, please email Nichelle Nassif at MNSSAExecDir@selfstorage.org, or call 703-575-8000 ext. 122 if you have any questions.

Mississippimsssoa.orgInterested in joining our associa-tion? Are you a self storage owner/operator or involved in the self storage industry? We are always accepting new members. Check out www.msssoa.org for details, or email msssoassn@gmail.com.We have updated our lease agree-ment. Contact Executive Director Meagan McCandless at msssoassn@gmail.com, or call 228-365-8965 for details and to purchase your copy of the lease agreement. We accept credit cards. Thank you for your continued support.

Missourimssoa.orgVisit www.mssoa.org today. You can join MSSOA, renew member-ship, order model rental agreements (MRAs) and view membership lists of owners as well as vendors. Also, like us on Facebook.As always, if you have questions or concerns about the MSSOA, contact Janet at the MSSOA office (573-480-0454) for more information.

Nebraskanebraskaselfstorageowner-sassociation.com.Stop right there! Are you a member of the Nebraska Self Storage Owners Association? The first thing you should do is go and like our new Facebook page. You can also find us

at our website: www.nebraskaself-storageownersassociation.com. The Nebraska Self Storage Owners Asso-ciation offers great benefits when you become a member. Benefits include a subscription to SSA Globe, twice a year Nebraska Self Storage Owners Association newsletter, educational conference meetings and networking luncheons featuring renowned speakers, and business informa-tion on website that includes: logo, address, email, website link. So, why are you waiting any longer to become a member? For more information, please contact Bill Lange at 308-338-9947, or email Ashley at nssoa@outlook.com.

Nevadanvssa.orgThe Nevada Self Storage Association is excited to ring in a new year after celebrating our 10-year anniversary last year! This group began with a mission to provide a unified voice for the self storage industry for the state of Nevada, and to enhance the performance and quality of the services our industry has to offer. We are pleased to have grown to be the go-to resource for industry infor-mation, education and technical expertise. We have been working with sponsors and members to bring informative and fun breakfasts to both northern and southern Nevada. These gather-ings bring members of the NVSSA board and owner/operators together with our associate members to create discussions about operations, new products and technologies as well as other pertinent industry informa-tion. These networking events also provide our associates the opportu-nity to support the chapter as well as to highlight their companies and services. Our goal is to identify and address the diverse needs of self storage facility owner/operators in Nevada. From the small one-shop mom and pops to the large multi-fa-cility businesses, we are here to support Nevada’s entire varied pool

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of storage facility owners and oper-ators. Our members are confident that—big or small, rural or city—we are continuously looking for ways to make our industry flourish and grow. Call Shelby Beck at 560-566-2558 for information on sponsoring a breakfast!There is no time like the present to join us. Begin 2016 by enjoying the many benefits of NVSSA member-ship. NVSSA members enjoy the additional benefit of an indirect membership with the national SSA which includes: an annual subscription to the SSA Globe magazine, discounts on education, events, access to MiniCo Insur-ance healthcare plans and more! A single facility can join for as little as $200 and become affiliated with the national SSA! Our legislative action committee has advocated on behalf of our members and was instru-mental in bringing much needed changes to lien law bills SB150 and AB182. Call us and NVSSA will gladly provide a complimentary copy of the bills for review. Nevada owner/operators, we are here for you! Your feedback is vital to our program development, so contact us and tell us what you want to see and learn about. We encourage you to visit us and explore our new website at www.nvssa.org, or call Valerie at 702-952-2455 if you want to talk about how NVSSA membership can work for you. You may also email your suggestions to: valerie@amne-vada.com.

New Hampshire nhssa.netPlease see www.nhssa.net for details on last month’s holiday celebration, the annual meeting and election for open board positions. Contact Liz Comeau at 603-609-8330 with questions.

New Jerseynjssa.orgHello, self storage operators and owners in New Jersey, and an ecstatic Happy New Year to all of our NJSSA members out there! Last year was a great one for our association. More importantly, after hearing from our members, last year was great for your business as well. We are surely looking forward to another splendid year of working with all of you.The NJSSA is happy to report that our bill regarding late fees and online auctions has been introduced in the New Jersey legislature. With your assistance in the form of letters or calls to your respective representa-tives, we are working hard for swift passage of our industry-supported legislation.Membership is available to any owner/operator with a facility in New Jersey or any vendor by paying the requisite dues. Benefits include a subscription to the SSA Globe maga-zine, the NJSSA newsletter, member discounts of the national SSA related to data, legislative briefings, monthly educational webcasts, meetings, communications, other educational offerings, research, technology, publi-cations and legal information. Please visit www.njssa.org for a membership application.NJSSA members: We would love to hear even more from you! Have you done something to help others in your community? Are you aware of issues concerning others in the New Jersey self storage community that you believe all operators need to better understand? Please send along your stories to NJSSAExecDir@self-storage.org so we can help enlighten your fellow self storage professionals.

New Mexiconewmexicossa.orgMembers of the NMSSA, are you ready for a brand new year? Last year our association gained new members across the state, building our collec-tive voice and strength. The good

news is our industry continues to grow here in New Mexico and we will continue to grow along with it. Happy New Year, everyone! We cannot wait to get started.The NMSSA has been tirelessly working to help strengthen the self storage industry. We believe that ensuring a positive legislative envi-ronment for business owners in our industry is essential to the continuing success of our members. In 2015, updates were enacted due to our congruent efforts with the national SSA. These changes to the lien law expanded upon the notification options available to facility opera-tors. It updated the vehicle lien laws as well. Thanks to these reforms, New Mexico self storage owners will save time and money moving forward from outdated statutory require-ments. If you have additional ques-tions regarding the lien law updates, please check out www.newmexicossa.org for more information.We encourage you to become a part of this legislative improvement process by becoming a member of the NMSSA. The more you commu-nicate with us, the better we can serve you! Owners, operators and vendors who join NMSSA will begin to enjoy all the great benefits of member-ship right away, including quarterly newsletters with the latest industry information and trends, education, networking, the SSA Globe magazine, access to healthcare, and much more.

North Carolinancssaonline.orgThe NCSSA Annual Convention & Tradeshow was a very successful event in November 2015 at the Omni Hotel in Charlotte. Registration rates started at only $199 per attendee and we had record attendance at this event (233 attendees were registered as of 11/9/15)!Watch for future updates about 2016 NCSSA seminars and webinars and the 2016 convention!

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table for the self storage industry. We believe that this fair atmosphere remains vitally important to empow-ering self storage businesses to reach their full potential.Please remember, we can only accom-plish our objective through active support from all benefiting parties. Interested in supporting your local self storage community? Member-ship is available to any owner/oper-ator with a facility in Ohio or any vendor by paying the requisite dues. Benefits include a subscription to the SSA Globe magazine, the OHSSA newsletter, member discounts of the national SSA related to data, legisla-tive briefings, monthly educational webcasts, meetings, communica-tions, other educational offerings, research, technology, publications and legal information. Please email Nichelle Nassif at OHSSAExecDir@selfstorage.org for a membership application, or call 703-575-8000 ext. 122 for more information.

Oklahomaokssa.orgIf you are not yet a member of the Oklahoma Self Storage Association, check us out at okssa.org. Membership is available to any owner/operator with a facility in Oklahoma or any vendor by paying the requisite dues. For more infor-mation, please email us at oklaho-massa@gmail.com or call Jim Smith at 918-633-1572.

Oregonorssa.orgHello, members of the ORSSA! January marks the start of a brand new year for our association and we hope that you are as excited as we are about it. Happy New Year, everyone!The ORSSA is proudly representing the interests and concerns of your business throughout the state. We grow stronger every year, building upon our membership base. Over the past several years, updates

establishing more modern standards for the default process have been enacted thanks to the ORSSA and the national SSA. Additionally, our work has allowed for Oregon self storage operators to offer tenant insurance, promoting better protection for both your business and your tenants. Please keep in mind that only through active participation from all potential beneficiaries will the self storage industry in Oregon continue to thrive. This great state is as diverse as it is unique, and we want to make sure every facility owner/operator has a chance for his or her opinion to be heard. If you are not yet a member, you should join today. Our members are entitled to great bene-fits, including a subscription to the SSA Globe magazine, the ORSSA newsletter, member discounts of the national SSA related to data, legisla-tive briefings, monthly educational webcasts, meetings, communications, other educational offerings, research, technology, publications and legal information. Email Nichelle Nassif at ORSSAExecDir@selfstorage.org for more information and a membership application.

Pennsylvania paselfstorage.orgBe sure to visit PASSA’s new website at www.paselfstorage.org. We now accept credit cards online.Interested in becoming a member? Contact Kimberly Cossar at 717-441-6044 or kcossar@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 email Info@SCSelfStorage.org, call 803-814-4000, or visit www.SCSelf-Storage.org. Membership is easy and the benefits are great.

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Don’t forget to join the NCSSA. In 2015, NCSSA increased member-ship 26 percent (as of 11/9/15). There is strength in numbers. Joining this fast-growing association is essential to the future of self storage in North Carolina. Feel free to contact the NCSSA if you have any speaker ideas or topics for seminars or webinars. We love suggestions! 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 info@ncssaonline.org for more information.

North Dakotanorthdakotassa.comNDSSA is available to any owner/operator with a facility in North Dakota and any vendor by becoming a sponsor of the NDSSA.Interested in joining NDSSA? Thinking about sponsoring one of our events? Please visit www.north-dakotassa.com for more information.

Ohioohiossa.org Greetings to all the self storage owners, operators, and managers in Ohio. A new year brings opportunity for all, so from all of us here at the OHSSA, Happy New Year! After a wonderful year for the industry, we look forward to starting another year of working for you. The OHSSA is committed to helping our members by proudly promoting the interests of self storage opera-tors and owners across the state. In progressing toward this goal, the OHSSA works hard to ensure that legislators in Columbus support an economic environment that is hospi-

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Tennesseetnssa.netOur new board members for 2016 are in place and ready to go! Our recent elections in November filled the seven open slots on our board. We are proud to present the TNSSA board of directors for 2016: Stacey Gorman, Chris Johnson, Sue Woodard, Chris Novarese, Barb Wurstner, Trey Kirby, Stephanie Tharpe, Bev DeLong, Dee Sharp, Anne Williams, John Budd, Paul Uren, Robert Craig, along with non-voting board member Josh Lynn and Administrative Director Melissa Roberts. As we continue to grow as an organization, we need your involvement! If you have any fresh ideas or suggestions, please send them to info@tnssa.net. Your input will go directly to the board of direc-tors for consideration.We are kicking off 2016 with a great start! Our first quarter luncheon will be on February 16 at The Car Barn in Chattanooga. Our commitment to providing valuable education and information is continuing with the roundtable discussions that we have planned! Details can be found at www.tnssa.net. Remember to register and pre-pay for a discount!Looking for free exposure for you and your company? Consider writing an article for our newsletter! Each quarter, TNSSA publishes a newsletter that is emailed out to more than 500 contacts and asso-ciation members and is posted on our website. If you are interested in contributing articles or advertising in our quarterly newsletter, please contact Melissa Roberts at info@tnssa.net.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. For more information about the Tennessee Self Storage Association, please visit www.tnssa.net, contact President Stacey Gorman at stacey.gorman@marcusmillichap.com, or

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Utahssautah.orgGreetings, members of the UTSSA. We wish you and your loved ones a Happy New Year and hope you have had a wonderful holiday season! We are proud to kick off a brand new year of serving all of our members across the state. Storage owners and operators throughout Utah: Please keep in mind that only through strong participation, from all stakeholders, will the self storage industry in this state continue to flourish. We want to make sure every facility owner/operator has a chance for their voice to be heard. After all, every business owner should have a say in his or her industry. If you are not a member yet, join today! Our members are entitled to great benefits, including a subscription to the SSA Globe magazine, the UTSSA newsletter, member discounts of the national SSA related to data, legislative brief-ings, monthly educational webcasts, meetings, communications, other educational offerings, research, tech-nology, publications and legal infor-mation. Please email Nichelle Nassif at UTSSAExecDir@selfstorage.org for information and a membership application.

Vermontssavt.orgHello, VTSSA members and self storage owners and operators throughout Vermont. A fresh new year has arrived, so Happy New Year! January is a month filled with the promise of a new start. We hope you are setting your new business aspi-rations high, even if the temperature stays low this winter.Are you involved in the self storage industry? Do you do business in Vermont? If you answered yes to these questions, then it is time for you to become a member of the VTSSA

Across, from page 60 today. Benefits include a subscrip-tion to the SSA Globe, the VTSSA newsletter, member discounts of the national SSA related to data, legisla-tive briefings, monthly educational webcasts, meetings, communications, other educational offerings, research, technology, publications and legal information.Membership in VTSSA is available to any owner/operator with a facility in Vermont or any vendor by paying the requisite dues. Please email Nichelle Nassif at VTSSAExecDir@selfstorage.org with any inquiries about the asso-ciation or membership.

Virginiavirginiassa.orgHello, to all of our VASSA members! Those of us here at the VASSA office hope you are doing well and that your business is running smoothly. January has finally arrived, which means 2015 has officially come to an end, so Happy New Year to everyone! We are sad to see the year go by, but could not be more excited to see what the new year has in store for our association. The VASSA is dedicated to serving and upholding the interests of our members. As a part of this process, we have been working tirelessly to ensure that the right legislative envi-ronment exists in Richmond for self storage. Since the summer of last year, lien law updates were enacted due to the efforts of the VASSA together with the national SSA. These updates expanded upon the notification options available to facility operators, saving Virginia self storage business owners unnecessary expenses. Our hard work in 2015 means your busi-ness will have a more prosperous 2016.Thinking about joining the VASSA? Membership benefits include a subscription to the SSA Globe magazine, the VASSA newsletter, member discounts of the national SSA related to data, legislative brief-ings, monthly educational webcasts,

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meetings, communications, other educational offerings, research, tech-nology, publications and legal infor-mation. For more information on the VASSA, please email Nichelle Nassif at VASSAExecDir@selfstorage.org.

Washingtonwa-ssa.orgWe have a date for our 2016 confer-ence: May 6! Put this date on your calendar for WA-SSA’s 2016 Confer-ence and Tradeshow, held at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center (17620 International Blvd., Seattle), the same location we’ve used for the past six years. We look forward to putting together another fun, educational and interesting event for our members. Networking with other owners and operators is always a great source of information and help, and you’ll be able to check out the latest and greatest products and services our vendors are providing. If you haven’t heard about the new self storage legislation passed this year, be sure to join us there! Details will be at www.wa-ssa.org as they come available.And don’t forget, the Washington Self-Storage Association is a tremen-dous resource for self storage owner/operators in Washington state. If you aren’t a member, go to www.wa-ssa.org and sign up. It’s a great, low-cost investment for your business, with a substantial return.

Wisconsinwiselfstorage.orgMembership in the Wisconsin Self Storage Association includes listing your facility on the association 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 information about membership.

Asiaselfstorageasia.orgThe Self Storage Association in America has worked successfully to grow and partner with self storage industry providers in America—and the Self Storage Association Asia aims to do much the same, but in Asia. The presence of self storage and its awareness in Asia is at the tip of the iceberg. The time to enter the market and take advantage of the growth potential is now. With more than 900 million consumers and fewer than 2,000 facilities span-ning a dozen countries cramped in dense and populated cities, there is a lot of business to be had and room for the industry to grow. The Self Storage Association Asia (SSAA) was formed in March 2014 to support industry growth throughout the region. The SSAA supports the interests of our members—who include current and potential facility owners, managers and suppliers—with education, information, advo-cacy, standardization, research, networking, marketing and events. As a membership organization, we encourage these groups to proac-tively participate in order to grow their industry and business. For more information on joining the Self Storage Association of Asia, contact Executive Director Luigi La Tona (e-luigilatona@selfstorageasia.org; www.selfstorageasia.org).

Australasiaselfstorage.com.auTo become a member of the Self Storage Association of Australasia, contact Rachel Muir at rmuir@self-storage.com.au or visit www.self-storage.com.au.

Brazilasbrass.com.brPlease visit www.ASBRASS.com.br for more information about the association.

Canadacssa.caFor more information or to become a member, please contact us at 888-898-8538 or email info@cssa.ca.

Federation of European SSAs fedessa.orgTo join the Federation of European Self Storage Associations, contact Rennie Schafer at rschafer@ssauk.com.

JapanJapan Self Storage Associationjapanssa.orgFor more information or to become a member of the Japan Self Storage Association, please email Katsumi Watanabe at info@japanssa.org.

Rental Storage Assoc. of JapanFor more information or to become a member of the Rental Storage Asso-ciation of Japan, please email Tatsuya Saji at rsaji@trwinds.com.

Latin Americalaselfstorage.orgTo become a member of the Latin America Self Storage Association, contact Nancy Torres at 770-880-4659 or info@laselfstorage.org.

Mexicoamdaac.com.mxThe Mexican Self Storage Associa-tion organized a workshop in May on Dominium Extinction and data protection laws. AMDAAC is in the process of developing a standard of competence for mini-storage prop-erty management for self storage.Contact:  jtardan@amdaac.com.mx. Visit: www.amdaac.com.mx. v