AAC moves forward

Today’s session of the affiliated associations of the self storage association was primarily an open forum for attendees to voice their concerns and bring up issues of interest.

We discussed how affiliated associations can use the SSA’s resources to find new members, provide services to members, design valuable meetings and sessions and make additional revenue to use to grow the associations. The mood was very positive as most people felt like yesterday was a productive day. Some of us were not too sure how this meeting might go. We were all pleased to see that the SSA staff had prepared a great many programs and topics that would be of real help to the affiliated associations.

It is difficult to get an association up and running and keep it relevant. Most associations have few if any paid staffers and everything is done by volunteers. The self storage association has gone as far as hiring a staff person specifically to support the affiliated associations. She is Kathie St. Claire. She promises to be a capable and engaged supporter and resource person. I hope everyone will take her up on her offers of assistance.

As it turned out the group was asked to select a chairperson to help move things forward and prepare for the next meeting of the AAC (affiliated associations council). Somehow my name came up and several people asked me to take the post. I was nominated and accepted. I am not sure if I should say “Thank you” or “Thanks a lot” . I think I just volunteered for a big and important post.

But it will be an honor to work with the group. So if you are active in a state or national association that is already affiliated with the SSA or is thinking about affiliating, let me know our thoughts on issues you have on your mind.

Thanks,
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