CALLING ALL JEDIS!

This year the Apartment Association of Southern Colorado is presenting a membership drive
that is OUT OF THIS WORLD -- AND WE NEED YOUR HELP!

The Republic (rental housing industry) is under attack from the Dark Side/Resistance (bad legislation) and the only way we will succeed is by growing our force. For information on recruitment, prizes & resources please view the page below.

membership drive runs September 1 - December 1

GRAND PRIZE - $1,000 CASH
The Grand Prize goes to the team/individual with the most points by December 1st and will be awarded at the Holiday Luncheon on December 10th

we WANT YOU!

We need YOU to sign up for this year's Membership Drive! Whether you want to participate as a team or as an individual, please sign up. The Grand Prize will be given to the team/individual with the most points by December 1st. 

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

MISSION & REWARDS:

Your mission is to enlist new members to AASC! Those Jedis that recruit new members will be rewarded, see how below:

  • Every new member recruited, that Jedi will get the chance to spin the prize wheel! Prizes include -
    • Amazon Gift Cards
    • CASH
    • Starbucks Gift Cards
    • Beauty Bar Gift Cards
    • Movie Tickets
  • In addition to the prizes each Jedi receives, you/your team will receive points towards winning the GRAND PRIZE!
    • NEW SUPPLIER MEMBERS: 50 PTS
    • NEW OWNER/COMMUNITY MEMBERS: 100 PTS

How Do I Get Credit/Points For New Members I Refer?

Simple! When the new member fills out the AASC application online, they must put down your name in the Application where it asks: "If a Current Member Referred You, Please Specify Below."  

How Can I Recruit?

There are lots of ways to recruit new members. Here are a few resources & templates -

Step 1:

INTRODUCTION: Hello, may I please speak to [FULL NAME OR TITLE]? Hi, [NAME], this is [YOUR NAME], calling on behalf of the Apartment Association of Southern Colorado. How are you today? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER] Would you have a few minutes to chat? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER]

  • IF YES: Continue with Step 2
  • IF NO: Okay, when would be a better time for me to call? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER] Great. I look forward to speaking to you then. Have a nice day. [MAKE SURE YOU MAKE A NOTE OF DATE & TIME TO CALL BACK]

Step 2:

CONVERSATION STARTER: I noticed that your community is not a member of our association, so I wanted to reach out to you and tell you more about our association and how membership can greatly benefit not only you but your team and ultimately your owners. Are you familiar with the Apartment Association of Southern Colorado? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER]

  • IF YES: Continue with Step 3
  • IF NO: I’d love to tell you more about our association! The Apartment Association of Southern Colorado is a regional trade association dedicated to promoting and advancing the needs of the rental housing industry. Our members are a collection of residential property management companies, managers and owners of multifamily properties, apartment communities, and industry supplier companies. Your membership allows our association to advocate at all levels of government, provide quality education, and foster numerous opportunities for career development.

Membership with our association offers extended benefits for multifamily companies like yours and their employees. Representing your company's interests in local and national legislation, training your team for success, and enhancing your business viability.

Wouldn’t it be of great value to you to be a part of an organization that assists you in navigating through and being the voice of our ever-changing industry? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER]

 

Step 3:

Great! Then you are aware of our dedication to promoting and advancing the needs of the rental housing industry and the many benefits a membership with our association offers such as:

  • Legislative Advocacy
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Access to Convenient Legal Rental Forms unique to Colorado and much more

We’d love to have you join our association! How many units do you have on your property? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER] Perfect! Let’s get you joined! [GET THEIR PROPERTY INFO AND QUOTE THEM THE MEMBERSHIP DUES – ASK ABOUT THEIR MGMT. COMPANY IF ANY AND IF THERE ARE OTHER PROPERTIES THEY MANAGE]

 

IF THEY SAY THEY’RE NOT INTERESTED/NO: I understand however with your membership investment, not only will you have access to all legal rental forms, educational opportunities for you and your team, and networking opportunities, but most importantly, a voice to support you and your owners at the state, local, and national levels. How many units do you have at your property? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER]

IF THEY STILL SAY THEY’RE NOT INTERESTED/THEY NEED TO CHECK WITH THEIR REGIONAL: That’s quite alright, I understand. Would you mind if I follow up with you in the near future? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER]

IF THEY NEED TO CHECK WITH THEIR REGIONAL/SUPERVISOR: I understand. Would you mind if I get their information and contact them directly? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER] If you can get the contact information, call them, and repeat the script.

MEMBERSHIP DUES:

  • 1-49 UNITS $6.00 PER UNIT/DOOR & $160 BASE FEE
  • 50-99 UNITS $5.25 PER UNIT/DOOR & $160 BASE FEE
  • 100+ UNITS $5.00 PER UNIT/DOOR & $205 BASE FEE
Step 1:

INTRODUCTION: Hello, may I please speak to [FULL NAME OR TITLE]? Hi, [NAME], this is [YOUR NAME], calling on behalf of the Apartment Association of Southern Colorado. How are you today? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER] Would you have a few minutes to chat? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER]

  • IF YES: Continue with Step 2
  • IF NO: Okay, when would be a better time for me to call? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER] Great. I look forward to speaking to you then. Have a nice day. [MAKE SURE YOU MAKE A NOTE FOR DATE & TIME TO CALL BACK]

 

Step 2:

I noticed that your company is not a member of our association, so I wanted to reach out to you and tell you more about our association and how a membership can greatly benefit you and your company. Are you familiar with the Apartment Association of Southern Colorado? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER]

  • IF YES: Continue with Step 3
  • IF NO: I’d love to tell you more about our association! The Apartment Association of Southern Colorado is a regional trade association dedicated to promoting and advancing the needs of the rental housing industry. Our members are a collection of residential property management companies, managers and owners of multifamily properties, apartment communities, and industry supplier companies. Your membership allows our association to foster numerous opportunities for business development within our fast-growing industry.

Membership with our association offers extended benefits for companies like yours and their employees. Representing your company's interests in local and national legislation, training your team for success, and enhancing your business viability.

Wouldn’t it be a great value to you to be a part of an organization that assists you in promoting your product/service to a large audience and gaining those leads to grow your business? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER]

Step 3:

Great! Then you are aware of our dedication to promoting and advancing the needs of the rental housing industry and the many benefits a membership with our association offers such as:

  • Access to our growing membership of property mgmt. companies, owners, and communities
  • Networking opportunities
  • Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
  • FREE Profile Listing in both our online and printed Membership Directories and much more

 

We’d love to partner with you and your company! Let’s get you joined! [GET THEIR COMPANY INFO AND QUOTE THEM THE MEMBERSHIP DUES]

IF THEY SAY THEY’RE NOT INTERESTED/NO: I understand however with your membership investment of less than $50 a month, not only will you have access to all the tools to grow your business in one of the fastest growing industries but will have the credibility and respect our membership offers! Can we get you signed up today? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER]

IF THEY STILL SAY THEY’RE NOT INTERESTED/NO: That’s quite alright, I understand. Would you mind if I follow up with you in the near future? [PAUSE FOR ANSWER]

 

MEMBERSHIP DUES:

  • LESS THAN 14 EMPLOYEES (PAYROLLED) $500/YEAR
  • MORE THAN 15 EMPLOYEES (PAYROLLED) $600 PER YEAR

LETTERHEAD

 

Dear Specific Name, if possible,

 

I noticed that your company is not currently a member of the Apartment Association of Southern Colorado (AASC), so I wanted to take this opportunity to send you some information. I’m sure you’ll see how easily this association can create benefits for you and your company.

Our members include apartment communities, apartment owners/management, suppliers, and professionals within the apartment industry just like you! Unlike other associations, the "member" is your supplier company, and anyone who works for the member company is automatically entitled to membership benefits. Here are just a few of the benefits members receive:

  • Legislative Advocacy
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Access to Convenient Legal Rental Forms unique to Colorado and much more 

In addition, we host numerous events to create effective networking opportunities for you to grow your business in one of the fastest-growing industries. We’d love to partner with you and encourage you to join today and take advantage of all this membership has to offer.

We are currently offering some great incentives to join!

  1. $50 off your first-year membership dues
  2. One FREE membership networking luncheon- $35 value

Please check out our website at www.aaschq.org and contact Connie Palacios at connie@aaschq.org or 719-264-9195 ext. 103, with any questions you might have. I look forward to welcoming you as the newest member of this great organization!

Sincerely,

Your Signature/Title

LETTERHEAD

 

Dear Specific Name, if possible,

I noticed that your company is not currently a member of the Apartment Association of Southern Colorado (AASC), so I wanted to take this opportunity to send you some information. I’m sure you’ll see how easily this association can create benefits for you and your company.

Our members include apartment communities, apartment owners/management, suppliers, and professionals within the apartment industry just like you! Unlike other associations, the "member" is your supplier company, and anyone who works for the member company is automatically entitled to membership benefits. Here are just a few of the benefits members receive:

  • Access to our growing membership of property mgmt. companies, owners, and communities
  • Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
  • FREE Profile Listing in both our online and printed Membership Directories
  • Reasonably priced healthcare options through the National Apartment Association and much more

In addition, we host numerous events to create effective networking opportunities for you to grow your business in one of the fastest-growing industries. We’d love to partner with you and encourage you to join today and take advantage of all this membership has to offer.

We are currently offering some great incentives to join!

  1. $50 off your first-year membership dues
  2. One Free electronic membership contact list (over 175 different communities)

Please check out our website at www.aaschq.org and contact Connie Palacios at connie@aaschq.org or 719-264-9195 ext. 103, with any questions you might have. I look forward to welcoming you as the newest member of this great organization!

Sincerely,

 

Your Signature/Title