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Become a member of the Better Government Fund PACWho represents youTexas House of RepresentativesTexas SenateFor tips or questions regarding local laws and politics, contact HAA's Public Affairs Staff at govaffairs@haaonline.org or 713-595-0303
Committees and Clubs
Committee and club members face the challenge of getting involved to carry out each club and committee's duties and purpose. Some general responsibilities of committee and club members include a commitment to attend all meetings and help develop marketing strategies.
If you would like to serve on any of these committees and clubs, please contact the HAA office at (281) 933-2224 or e-mail the staff liaison.
Ambassador Club
This group assists HAA by contacting members and requesting feedback about the association's benefits and services. Club participants return completed questionnaires and exchange industry information at monthly meetings. Open to Supplier members.
Career and Community Development Committee
Owner/management and supplier members oversee HAA public awareness programs which are presented to high school and college students. Committee members also man booths at job fairs and career days promoting the multifamily industry. Open to all members. Meets on an as-needed basis.
Century Club
Open to all HAA members, the Century Club requires a $100 contribution to the Houston Apartment Association Better Government Fund, our political action committee. Century Club members may attend HAABGF functions and are represented in all votes.
Community Relations Committee
Responsible for developing and coordinating new and existing community service programs, including the pink ladies golf outing, food drive, and other activities. Meets every other month.
Education Advisory Council
Provides insight and guidance to support ongoing education initiatives and helps HAA develop new programs and meet the education needs of an ever-evolving industry.
Expo Exhibitor Committee
Assists with sales and promotion of the HAA EXPO, the association's annual trade show. Open to all members, who may be asked to qualify by selling a designated number of exhibit spaces. Meetings based on need.
HAF Fund-raiser Committee
Responsible for planning and coordinating fund-raisers for the Houston Apartment Foundation. Meets as needed to plan each event.
Go-Getter Club
Formed to promote HAA membership, this group of owner/management and supplier members recruits companies to join the association. To participate, all you need is an interest in promoting HAA.
HAA Better Government Fund
A political action committee that supports candidates for public office. Trusteeship in HAABGF is $500 and is open to all HAA members. Meetings are scheduled several times a year, particularly before elections, and often feature candidates as guest speakers.
Membership Recruitment Campaign
Once a year, the association holds a membership drive. All members are invited to participate in the nine-week campaign.
Resident Relations Committee
Two Resident Relations committees meet to resolve resident-owner disputes regarding security deposit refunds. Each committee consists of four owner members, four managers, four associate members and one owner member chair. Each committee meets monthly or as needed at HAA.
SOAPS Committee
Composed of property supervisors and directors of marketing/training who actively participate in the Society Of Apartment Property Supervisor programs. They develop, organize and implement SOAPS meetings every other month. Meets about six times a year.