The Peggy Waskom Career Leadership Fund

On February 9th, 2010 a very special and unique event will be taking place in honor of a special Multifamily professional.  The event is entitled, The Peggy Waskom Superbowl.  It's an event where owner managers, vendors, and students will be able to get together and bowl for a fantastic cause.  Below is a bio composed by the Peggy Waskom Committee, of which I am privileged to be on.

Peggy Waskom was committed to advancing the state of the industry-through improved training, better communication, and excellent customer service.  With your support, we hope to educate the next generation of leaders in the multifamily housing industry to emulate the very spirit and passion exhibited throughout her career.  In all she did, and all she was as a person, Peggy exhibited grace, compassion, and ingenuity.  Her intellect, humor, and ability to forge strong and lasting relationships made her a stand-out in not only her professional circle, but in her personal life as well.  She was a kind and loving mother, wife and friend.  For those who were fortunate to have met and worked with Peggy fell honored to have known such a loyal and uniquely talented individual.  It is in her memory that we begin this fund-raising campaign. 

Beginning now...GAIEF is collaborating with Georgia's technical colleges and high schools to attract new talent to our industry.  Our industry will be represented at every educational level and can be viewed as a "career of choice."  This fundraising initiative will be launched in memory of a dynamic leader who exemplified the very essence of what our industry can offer...  a career choice that rewards hard work, dedication, preparation and the highest level of integrity.  It is in the name of that we begin this Outreach Initiative. 

Currently there are over 700,000 students in high schools, technical colleges and career academics throughout the state who do not know about the apartment industry.  GAIEF has formed a collaborative partnership with the Department of Education, Department of Technical and Adult Education and the Governor's office who is actively supporting a new model of education called Career Academics.  GAIEF is one of the first industries in Georgia to have the opportunity to participate in the Georgia Career Academy Network (GaCAN).  By providing learning modules to high school teachers and integrating our existing curriculum into career academics, GAIEF can develop a pipeline of talent for years to come.

In Peggy Waskom's name, we will spread the word to high schools, technical schools, and those who are in career development courses throughout the state about careers in the apartment industry.  

~~~~The Peggy Waskom Committee 

I wanted to post this to create an awareness for this event.  There is more information available on our Facebook Group Page  for those who are interested in learning more about the event and for those who wish to participate and become a sponsor as well.  Of course you are more than welcome to join the group to show your support.  I would appreciate any comments or questions you have on this event. If you have any thoughts on how you feel it will help our Multifamily Industry, please share.