Committees

SAAA relies heavily on volunteer leaders from all walks of the apartment industry to execute its annual events and ensure the continued success of the organization. Committee volunteer opportunities provide SAAA members with valuable network channels, meaningful relationships with peers, and insight to the local multi-family and rental housing market. 

All SAAA members are invited to volunteer on the committee (or committees!) that best suits their talents and interests. Typically, the committees listed below meet on a monthly basis at SAAA. Unless otherwise noted, committee meetings are open to all SAAA members. If you would like to discuss your talents and how they could be best utilized at SAAA or if you would like to sign up to volunteer, please contact the SAAA staff liaison listed underneath the committee description!

ADVOCACY

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC)

Works to raise funds that are critical to the efficacy of the legislative and advocacy program by allowing SAAA to support the election campaigns of local and state elected representatives who are business friendly and supportive of the rental housing industry in general. Learn more about the importance of PAC.

 CONTACT ALLISON COHEN

MEMBER SERVICES & ENGAGEMENT

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

Serve as an ambassador for SAAA; build relationships with management/property companies by gathering information and promoting upcoming classes, programs & events for SAAA. This committee is perfect for new supplier members! 

 CONTACT SANDRA MERLO

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Assists with the future growth of SAAA, by developing and managing the marketing plan to attract new and retain existing members. Having a wide range of members helps you develop your own business.

 CONTACT SANDRA MERLO

INDEPENDENT RENTAL OWNERS (IRO) ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Meets quarterly to review and discuss the services and classes; provides feedback and suggestions for improvements to encourage high engagement from IRO members. Assists with finding instructors, welcoming new IRO members, and planning for topics at semi-monthly IRO breakfasts. This committee is invitation only to IRO members. 

 CONTACT SANDRA MERLO

PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

Help plan, promote and execute the Installation of Officers & Awards Gala, and other SAAA programs & events! This fun-filled committee meets quarterly. 

CONTACT STACY FRAME

PSC EVENT SUB-COMMITTEES

Help plan, promote and execute popular PSC events such as the Summer Event, annual Tradeshow & Maintenance Appreciation Day. These sub-committees meet 3-4 times prior to each event and are focused only on those specific events while meeting. 

CONTACT STACY FRAME

WELCOME COMMITTEE

Help new members reach their full potential and maximize their membership with an introductory call and follow up. (need to be a member for at least one year)

CONTACT SANDRA MERLO

NEXT GEN COMMITTEE

This committee offers a way of recognizing promising young members of our association and gives valuable assistance to different divisions within our organization. Next Gen not only offers learning and training opportunities through their annual CAM scholarship program, but they are also actively involved in charitable organizations to improve the local community.

CONTACT BEVERLY CAMP

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

This committee meets quarterly to review education offerings and make recommendations to improve education programming for all members. Responsible for interviewing scholarship applicants and selecting candidates. Plans and helps execute the Live2Lease conference. 

CONTACT STACY FRAME

OUTREACH COMMITTEE

This committee creates awareness of our industry by speaking to local high school/college & trade school  students about careers in the industry and renting their first apartment. Plans and executes quarterly SAAA Career Fairs held at various locations throughout San Antonio.

CONTACT BEVERLY CAMP

COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

100 CLUB COMMITTEE

Help raise funds for the 100 Club - a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of families of Law Enforcement and Firefighters in Bexar County who have fallen in the line of duty.

CONTACT SANDRA MERLO

HOMELESS INITIATIVE

Help create awareness about the issue of homelessness in our community; raise funds to support non-profits in the San Antonio area who are working to make homelessness a rare, brief and non-recurring event in our community. 

CONTACT ALLISON COHEN