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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=82 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="774" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#000000 HEIGHT= 18 ><NOBR><div> <B>   </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="epaa.org home"><U><B>home</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="members"><U><B>members </B></U></A><B>  |   </B><A HREF="id16.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="services"><U><B>services</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="education"><U><B>education</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id14.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar"><U><B>calendar </B></U></A><B>  |   </B><A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="links"><U><B>links</B></U></A><B>    |   </B><A HREF="id7.htm" 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<div> <A HREF="id16_m.htm#advertising" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="services"><U>Advertising</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id16_m.htm#membership" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="services"><U>Membership</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id16_m.htm#free_publications_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="services"><U>Free Publications</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id16_m.htm#trade_shows_and_conventions_1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="services"><U>Trade Shows and Conventions</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id16_m.htm#educational_seminars" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="services"><U>Educational Seminars</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id16_m.htm#sponsorships" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="services"><U>Sponsorships</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id16_m.htm#meetings" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="services"><U>Meetings</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=398 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="04900c00egerdp.png"> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="596" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 2363 WIDTH="590"><div>  <A NAME="member_benefits_to_the_owner_member"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>Member Benefits to the Owner Member</U></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="educational_programs"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><I><B>Educational Programs</B></I></div> <bR> <div> The El Paso Apartment Association offers certification programs in rental housing management.  These programs are the National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP), Certified Apartment Manager (CAM), and Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS).  These prestigious designations are recognized nationwide.  Individuals not wishing to work toward a certification may enroll in individual sections of each program.  In addition, we offer seminars throughout the year in various subjects relevant to the rental housing industry.  See the <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="education"><U>Education</U></A> section for more details.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="legislative_representation"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Legislative Representation</B></I></div> <bR> <div> The El Paso Apartment Association monitors bills and elections locally to determine the legislative impact on your business.  The Texas Apartment Association and National Apartment Association monitor legislation, state and national respectively, and actively lobby on those measures that affect our industry.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="copyright_forms"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Copyright Forms</B></I></div> <bR> <div> As a member of the El Paso Apartment Association and Texas Apartment Association, you are entitled to use TAA forms, assuring your access to the most comprehensive, effective protection money can buy.  <I>They can only be used by members of the association and are copyrighted to protect association members.  </I>Features of TAA forms:</div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">TAA Leasing forms treat both resident and owner fairly</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">They are the only forms used statewide by the apartment industry under the auspices of the Texas Apartment Association and its 25 local affiliates</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Each word in TAA forms has been justified from a legal, public relations, legislative and management standpoint.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Forms were created by the best legal and apartment owner expertise from throughout the state, and represent a considerable dollar investment in their development.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Forms have been used in Texas for many years and have held up in court cases involving apartment legal problems.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">When members use TAA leases and forms, they know that they are in compliance with all statutory requirements in the state, and they can feel comfortable knowing that the TAA forms are constantly updated to reflect changes due to state legal interpretation, legislative change, or case law.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Leasing forms are designed for easy understanding by owners and residents alike.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="memberships"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Memberships</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Your annual dues include membership in the Texas Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="free_publications"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Free Publications</B></I></div> <bR> <div> El Paso Apartment Association offers a wide variety of publications to assist and inform our owner/management members.  Please see our <A HREF="id7.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="publications"><U>Publications</U></A> section for more detailed descriptions of the publications offered.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="trade_shows_and_conventions"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Trade Shows and Conventions</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Local, state and national trade shows give you the opportunity to learn about new industry products and services.  In conjunction with the trade shows, members may also attend both Annual State and National Education Conferences and avail themselves of a wide variety of education seminars and workshops.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="meetings_and_committees"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Meetings and Committees</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Attend meetings and serve on committees alongside your peers in the Industry.  This is an excellent way to network and share ideas and expertise.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="member_benefits_to_the_associate_member"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>Member Benefits to the Associate Member</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="unique_buyers"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Unique Buyers</B></I> </div> <bR> <div> Owners buy large quantities and you will have the opportunity to socialize informally with the buyers in your target market group.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="advertising"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Advertising</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Three free listings in the monthly Newsletter and a free listing in the annual El Paso Apartment Director of Apartments is provided to all Associate members.  You also have the exclusive opportunity for purchasing display ads in the monthly newsletter and the annual apartment directory  at a nominal fee.   Advertising rates are shown on the Advertising Agreement on the reverse side of the Associate Member Application, which is included in this packet.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="membership"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Membership</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Your annual dues includes membership in the Texas Apartment Association and the National Apartment Association.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="free_publications_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Free Publications</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Monthly newsletters from the El Paso Apartment Association.  Bi-monthly/quarterly magazines are also mailed from the National Apartment Association (Units) and Texas Apartment Association (Texas Apartments).   Please see our <A HREF="id7.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="publications"><U>Publications</U></A> section for more detailed descriptions of the publications offered.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="trade_shows_and_conventions_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Trade Shows and Conventions</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Exhibit your products and services at annual local, state and national shows.  </div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="educational_seminars"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Educational Seminars</B></I></div> <bR> <div> The Association offers numerous opportunities for further education in the industry.  there are subjects of interest to you or your may be asked to share your expertise.  See the <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="education"><U>Education</U></A> section for more details.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="sponsorships"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Sponsorships</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Your company can achieve additional name recognition among members by sponsoring meetings or seminars.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B> <A NAME="meetings"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></I><I><B>Meetings</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Attend meetings and serve on committees alongside owners and managers.  You can also serve on the Products and Services Council, which advises the Board of Directors on vendor affairs.  Quarterly state and tri-annual national meetings are available for you to attend.</div> <bR> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 38 WIDTH="590"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="38" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="590" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>