Living It Up - Camden

LivingitUP
Living
Excellence
Volume 03, Issue 01
People Driven

LivingitUP
Living Excellence
contents
People Driven
Page 4
Company News
Page 3
Departmental News
Page 9
Regional News
AROC Page 15
DROC Page 16
LVROC Page 17
HROC Page 18
IROC Page 19
TROC Page 19
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inside camden
Born Leaders
Gavin
Tammy Craley, Assistant Manager at Camden
Cedar Lakes in St. Louis, MO, and her husband
Dan welcomed home Gavin Craley. Gavin was
born on December 9, 2007. He weighed 7 lbs.,
9 oz., and measured 20 1 / 4 inches long.
Robert
Donna Parmelee, Manager at Camden Doral
Villas in Miami, FL, and her husband Robert
welcomed Robert Alan Parmelee, Jr. on December
23, 2007. Robert Jr. was 7 lbs., 6 oz., and
measured 22 inches long.
Benjamin
David Rearick, Leasing Consultant at Camden
Lake Pine in Apex, NC, and his wife Carolina
Vasquez celebrated the birth of Benjamin Thomas
Rearick on January 26, 2008. He weighed 8 lbs.,
1 oz., and was 20 inches long.
Brice
Alisha Shaw, Community Manager at Camden
Oak Crest and Camden West Oaks in Houston, TX,
and her husband Brian welcomed their first baby
on February 15, 2008. Brice Cain Shaw weighed
in at 7 lbs., 9 oz., and measured 21 inches.
Oliver
Teek Wilson, Construction Assistant Project
Manager, and his wife Becky celebrated the birth
of their son Oliver Thomas Wilson on December 3,
2007. He weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz., and was 20 ¾
inches long.
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People
Driven
When I received word that Camden had made FORTUNE’s list of the
best companies to work for, I thought to myself,
“Finally, they understand what we’ve always known.”
Our culture here at Camden is, as one of our Values states, People Driven.
Not only do we hire great people, we do our best to keep great people by
making each and every one of you part of the Camden family. It’s obvious
that is what FORTUNE Magazine observed and heard when they were
evaluating us.
Being ranked 50 th on that prestigious list is truly a product of your efforts.
When Camden was founded in 1982, we absolutely wanted it to be a
great place to work, and, of course, a financially viable company. Because
of you, what Camden is today far exceeds that vision.
While we really strive to spread our culture through company events, the
Mentor Program, training classes and so many other outlets, what it really
comes down to is each individual’s attitude. It’s up to you whether or not
you learn, accept and demonstrate our Brand Promise, Values and Mission
Statement each day.
So, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for a job well done.
Each person here is essential. Each of you has a different expertise
that strengthens the foundation of Camden and drives our success. Your
dedication to using your talents to do your best work every day – whether
that means leasing apartments, providing IT support, promoting our brand,
caring for our residents, or processing invoices – makes Camden better
each day.
You set us apart from the 1,500 other companies that applied for ranking
on FORTUNE’s list. Among the nearly 100,000 people surveyed across
the nation, your comments and those of your coworkers placed Camden
at number 50.
So, while FORTUNE noted our 20% discount on Camden apartments, our
adoption benefits and the inexpensive stay at corporate apartments, I want
to recognize you. This company is only as good as those who work for it.
That’s why Camden is, and will remain, a great company!
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D. Keith Oden

company news
Camden Ranks #50 on FORTUNE’s List of the
100 Best Companies to Work For
Camden placed number 50 in this year’s FORTUNE Magazine list of
the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Camden also ranked 19 th in the
small companies subcategory.
The list, which comprises the highest-scoring companies from the
approximately 1,500 applicants, includes companies like Google, Four
Seasons and eBay. FORTUNE works with Robert Levering and Milton
Moskowitz of the Great Place to Work Institute (GPTWI) to conduct the
most extensive employee survey in corporate America.
The process began in March when Camden submitted the initial
application to GPTWI. Once those submissions were reviewed,
approximately 400 companies were selected to proceed further in the
application process, and that’s when the real work began. Finalists
are required to submit a two-part culture audit and complete an
employee survey.
As a finalist, Camden had to provide detailed statistics and information
about the company for the first part of the required culture audit. GPTWI’s
questions covered topics like financial performance, employment
statistics, employee benefits, training and development, employee
recognition programs and community involvement.
remaining two thirds of the score rested on the employee survey and
employee feedback. GPTWI sent a survey to 400 randomly selected
employees. Each person was asked to provide feedback related to
respect, credibility, fairness, pride and camaraderie. Of Camden
employees surveyed, 92% said Camden was a great place to work,
while the average score for the other 100 Best Companies was just
90%.
Though the culture audit and employee survey were completed by midsummer,
Camden, along with all of the other applicants, waited until
January when GPTWI finally notified the winners.
For Camden, making the list is not only a first for the company, it marks
the first time there has ever been a REIT ranked, and the first time any
multifamily housing company has received such recognition.
“Being named by FORTUNE as a Best Company acknowledges the
dedicated efforts of our employees who have worked together to build
a great work environment,” said President Keith Oden. “We have the
opportunity to serve our customers in a great work place, and that in
itself is rewarding.”
In part two of the culture
audit, Camden employees
volunteered from every
department and region
to gather information that
would give the GPTWI a
glimpse of what it means
to work at Camden.
Thanks to the companywide
effort, those in
charge of the application
submitted a homemade
scrapbook, newsletters,
annual reports, internal
communications, Camden
stories and pictures and
videos from company
events. Of particular
enjoyment for the GPTWI
were the company skits!
While the culture audit
counted for one third of
Camden’s final score, the
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company news
Camden Wins Three–Peat Award for
Best Companies to Work for
in Texas
In addition to recognition on Fortune’s list of the Best Companies
to Work For, the Texas Association of Business and Texas Monthly
Magazine ranked Camden #7 in the large-sized company category on
the list of Best Companies to Work For in Texas.
2007 Internal Customer
Survey Results
As FORTUNE Magazine just noted, Camden is a great place to work!
Each individual in the company provides a service that directly or
indirectly impacts Camden’s residents. The internal customer survey is
one way of finding out how corporate and regional employees can
provide better service and support to their internal customers.
Accounting’s own AP File Clerk Kathy Stockton was one of the Camden
representatives who accepted the award at a lunch honoring Camden
and the other award winners in Austin, TX. The award plaque and the
magazine write-up, which appeared in Texas Monthly magazine, are
proudly displayed in the corporate office.
This year reported the highest response rate ever. At 86% participation,
the percentage is way up from the 44% reported in 2005. Even better,
the Overall Company Loyalty Index increased from 88% in 2005 to
89% this year.
The departments surveyed–Accounting, Business Services, Business
Support Center, Education Services, Facilities, Human Resources,
Information Technology, Landscape and Marketing–are committed to
making employee work experiences better every day so that Camden
becomes an even greater place to work.
Anniversaries
Connie Farr Celebrates 20 Years
Connie Farr, AROC Regional Manager, celebrated 20 years with Camden in January 2008. Since her arrival
in 1988, Connie has been in charge of many markets and has positively impacted countless customers and
coworkers. She has been the brains behind major projects, including organizing North Carolina communities
in 1997, taking responsibility for rehab communities in Louisville, KY, and most recently overseeing the Summit
merge in Charlotte, NC.
Regional Vice President Tom Sloan wrote, “We are very pleased to be able to claim Connie in AROC because
she makes us all look great! She has developed an incredible depth of understanding our business and is an
example to all who work with her.”
Janice Potter Celebrates 20 Years
For Regional Director of Education Janice Potter, November 2007, marked the 20 th anniversary of her first day
as a leasing consultant. Since then, she has worked her way up the ranks to her current position. Janice daily
spreads the Camden culture she loves so much by training and empowering other Camden employees.
“Janice embodies our 9 values and encourages those around her to emulate those values in how they approach
their work,” said National Director of Education Angella Dickson. “Her down-to-earth style elicits trust and
credibility, a quality so important for an effective leader. I am so proud of the work she’s done for our team
and for her customers.”
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company news
Promotions
Sarah Barletta
Former Director of Benefits Sarah Barletta received a promotion this
quarter to Vice President of Employee Benefits. Sarah joined Camden in
1999 and has developed an amazing team, is customer focused and
acts with integrity. Sarah’s responsibilities include the administration,
development and implementation of Camden’s benefit programs.
Sarah’s passion has been to continuously improve these programs to
best meet the changing needs of Camden and its employees.
Melinda Graham
Melinda Graham, an 8-year Camden veteran in LVROC with many
notable accomplishments, became the new Regional Vice President
for IROC earlier this quarter. She left her District Manager position
at Camden just eight months ago as her husband pursued a career
opportunity in California. There, Melinda went to work for Essex
Property Trust as a General Manager. Melinda brings back with her
over 21 years of experience in the industry, and she is well-qualified
and poised for this important leadership role.
Jean Harding
This quarter, Jean Harding was promoted to Vice President of Acquisitions/
Dispositions. Jean has been with Camden and its predecessors for 23
years and has made significant contributions to the success of the
company. Her many roles with the company include real estate finance
analysis, due diligence coordination of all acquisitions and dispositions,
and most recently, assisting with the organization and implementation
of the Investment Committee review process. Jean has been a steadfast
and loyal employee who can be counted on to accomplish any task
assigned to her.
Steve Hefner
In February 2008, Steve Hefner was named Senior Vice President of
Construction. Formerly the Vice President of Construction, Steve has been
a critical component of the successful growth of Camden. He has made
numerous contributions to the company including the organization and
development of a national construction operation; the implementation
of a national quality control system; the development of a critical cost
control, safety, and scheduling system; a complete restructuring of the
construction risk mitigation and insurance process; and the creation
of a continuing education program for all construction personnel. His
tireless work ethic and leadership skills are the foundation of Camden’s
successful construction organization.
Steve Munoz
Steve Munoz became Information Technology Manager this quarter. In
his new role, Steve will be responsible for management of the Camden
Data Network and the Desktop Support function at the corporate office
and remote locations. Since joining Camden in January 2005, Steve
has improved functionality, reliability and responsiveness across the
critical data network, expanding Camden’s ability to communicate
and conduct critical business functions. His efforts have also helped to
reduce overall costs in the network area by approximately 25% over
the past two years.
Cindy Scharringhausen
Former Vice President of Human Resources Cindy Scharringhausen
was promoted in February 2008, to Senior Vice President of Human
Resources. Cindy has served in her vice president capacity for 8 years,
and during that time, has played a central role in many of Camden’s
greatest achievements. From flawless merger integrations to industryleading
employee benefits programs, she has been instrumental in
making Camden a great place to work. She has an uncanny ability to
make everyone she works with do their best work, and her new role will
allow her to share her talent with an even larger audience.
Bill Sengelmann
Bill Sengelmann accepted a promotion to Senior Vice President of Real
Estate Investments this quarter. Bill has been with Camden for 10 years
and has managed the successful development of more than a billion
dollars of assets. Prior to his tenure at Camden, he was responsible
for underwriting hundreds of real estate transactions for a national
financing entity. This vast experience coupled with his long term history
at Camden provides him with the knowledge and leadership skills to
assume this new role in which he’ll be in charge of the management of
all real estate investment activities nationwide.
Malcolm Stewart
Malcolm Stewart, who has been with Camden and its predecessor
companies for 30 years, was promoted to Chief Operating Officer
(COO) in February 2008. Formerly Camden’s Executive Vice President
of Real Estate Investments as well as the Chairman of the Investment
Committee, Malcolm has been instrumental in building the company and
the culture of Camden. In his new role, Malcolm will retain his current
responsibilities and will add property operations under the outstanding
leadership of Steve Eddington, Camden’s Senior Vice President of
Operations.
Ross Wehman
Ross Wehman was named Vice President of Tax this quarter. Ross joined
Camden in October 1998, as the Director of Tax, and over the last 10
years, has played an integral role in transactions that include the Summit
Properties, the structuring of numerous joint ventures and tax forecasting
on asset purchases, sales and exchanges. Ross’ responsibilities include
overseeing all federal, state and local tax compliance and planning
functions for Camden and its subsidiaries.
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company news
Camden Raises $169,134 for the United Way
On November 28, 2007, corporate office employees rocked to the sounds of the Camden Birds. More than just a rock
concert, the afternoon gathering served as a kick-off for Camden’s 2008 United Way Campaign.
Employees left pumped up and enthusiastic about raising money for the non-profit organization that provides programs
for families, children, seniors and those trying to rebuild their lives. That excitement translated into generous donations
that, after dollar-for-dollar matching by CEO Ric Campo and President Keith Oden, totaled $169,314 given by Camden
to the United Way.
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company news
Camden Birds Battle for FORTUNE
This year, the Camden Birds will be auditioning along with hundreds
of other corporate bands for a chance to be included in the FORTUNE
Battle of the Corporate Bands, sponsored by the Rock-N-Roll Hall of
Fame. This will be the band’s second shot at this corporate challenge.
To represent Camden’s corporate culture, they have been working hard
in the studio on what they believe are songs that will truly get them
noticed. As a company, Camden employees already know how talented
the Birds are from their shows at company events. Now the Birds also
perform twice a year for charity events and give personal performances
at private parties. Here’s wishing all the luck to the Camden Birds –
Rusty Stone, Toby Mills, Geoff King and Greg McDonald!
Education Services
Mentors Make Their Mark
At Camden, the culture fosters the company’s success, and the Camden
Mentor Program has become a huge part of that.
“Our Mentors are true representatives of our company culture; they are
exceptional people who, every day, step up to the plate and share a part
of themselves with other people,” explains Mentor Program Manager
Barbara Corbello. “By the very nature of the mentoring relationship,
Mentors share knowledge and job know-how. They are a fundamental
point of contact for the new employee, and as such, cultivate inspiration,
departmental news
motivation and that vital connection to our culture.”
Camden Mentors have a unique opportunity to tap into the hearts and
minds of the new employee, ensuring that Camden will continue to be
enriched by the insight and experience that passes between Mentor
and Mentee. Mentors readily take on what Barbara calls a “shared
responsibility” to make sure that the vision for the company is a reality.
They genuinely invest themselves in making new employees part of the
Camden family. So why do they do it? Check out the responses from
some of Camden’s current Mentors.
I like being a Camden Mentor because it gives the new employee a positive outlook on Camden,
and it also lets them know that others in the company care about their success.
Kevin Pettry | Community Service Supervisor Mentor | Camden Live Oaks
My team members who have been mentored tend to ask more questions prior to acting, rather than
acting and asking questions later. They form relationships with other Camden employees at other
properties more easily. They simply have a better sense of belonging.
Alisha Shaw | Community Manager | Camden Oak Crest
I like being a Camden Mentor because in some small way I feel like I am contributing to the success
of Camden and the new employee by mentoring and being a guide for new employees.
Theresa Simmons | Leasing Consultant Mentor | Camden Centennial
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departmental news
Education Services
Congratulations new MENTORs (November-February)*
FIRST NAME LAST NAME JOB TITLE LOCATION
AROC
Cheryl Beasley Community Manager Camden Deerfield
Oscar Moncada Asst. Community Service Supervisor Camden Manor Park
Heidi Bixler Leasing Consultant Camden College Park
Bridget Johnson Leasing Consultant Camden Fallsgrove
David McCollough Asst. Community Service Supervisor Camden Westwind
Megan Mills Leasing Consultant Camden Westwind
DROC
Jennifer Smith Leasing Consultant Camden Addison
Rania Elsobky Leasing Consultant Camden South Summit
HROC
Jose Arcenio Fuentes Community Service Supervisor Camden West Oaks
Carlos Galo Community Service Supervisor Camden Holly Springs
Iris Gonzalez Leasing Coordinator Camden Creek
Tresha Sealy Leasing Coordinator Camden West Oaks
LVROC
Lindsay Sykes Leasing Consultant Camden Canyon
Misty Van Nice Leasing Consultant Camden Pines
IROC
Kenneth Little Community Service Supervisor Camden Towne Center
Jamie Bolt Service Technician Camden Harbor View
Sarahjane Brown Community Manager Camden Harbor View
KatySara Farsani Leasing Consultant Camden Martinique
Crystal Hollinger Assistant Manager Camden Martinique
TROC
Clara Coleman Community Service Supervisor Camden World Gateway
Donna Coleman Leasing Consultant Camden Renaissance
Michelle Cora Leasing Consultant Camden Reserve
Alba Cartagena Leasing Consultant Camden Portofino
David Casillas Service Technician Camden Bayside
Donna Crandall Community Manager Camden Preserve
Alain Reyna Asst. Community Service Supervisor Camden Bay
Michele Sheridan Leasing Consultant Camden Citrus Park
Daryl Thorburn Service Technician Camden Providence Lakes
Janae Towles Leasing Consultant Camden Lakes
*Information current as of February 13, 2008
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departmental news
Education Services
Camden University
Graduates
Congratulations to the fourth
quarter’s graduates from Camden
University! The individuals listed
successfully completed all of their
required coursework and achieved
the required accumulated credits
for their degree plan. Camden
University offers a variety of
educational and development
opportunities. Courses within each
degree program are designed to
increase productivity and efficiency;
ensure compliance with local, state
and federal regulations; enhance
Camden's competitive edge;
and actively support Camden’s
Values, Brand Promise, Mission
and key operating strategies.
This accomplishment truly fulfills
Camden's key strategy for
employee excellence!
Carol Ball Community Manager Camden Westwood
LaVerne Blankenship Community Manager Camden Reunion Park
Paulette Brandenburg Bookkeeper Camden Lakes
David Casillas Service Technician Camden Bayside
Jose Cerin Community Service Supervisor Camden Legacy Creek
Mark Cheleotis Service Technician Camden Portofino
Michelle Dimmick Community Manager Camden Sedgebrook
Rania Elsobky Leasing Consultant South Summit
Francisco Espinosa Service Technician Camden Glen Lakes
Nicholas Fortner Leasing Consultant Camden Farmers Market
Sharon Gollar Community Manager Camden Brookside
Iris Gonzalez Leasing Coordinator Camden Creek
Clifford Green Service Technician Camden Farmers Market
Holly Guerrero Assistant Manager Camden Bel Air
Tawania Harrison Leasing Coordinator Camden Vanderbilt
Judith Hendrickson Assistant Manager Camden Centennial
Brenda Jervis Assistant Manager Camden Prospect Park
Jossye Jirau Leasing Consultant Camden Live Oaks
Heather Johnson Leasing Consultant Camden Providence Lakes
Brandi Joyner Leasing Consultant Camden Harbor View
Charles LeVan, Jr. Service Technician Camden Summit
Juan Lopez Service Technician Camden Interlocken
Gary Lopez Grounds Keeper Camden Providence Lakes
Patricia Martinez Leasing Consultant Camden Gaines Ranch
Etelinda Martinez Leasing Consultant Camden Creek
Timmy Matthews Community Service Supervisor Camden Lakes
Karen McAllister Leasing Consultant Camden Meadows
Alexis McCartney Assistant Manager Camden Club
Tucker McCaw Community Service Supervisor Camden Farmers Market
Janet Melton Resident Service Coordinator Camden Farmers Market
Danielle Moore Assistant Manager Camden Oak Crest
Patricia Morales Leasing Consultant Camden Farmers Market
Alexandra Morales Assistant Manager Camden Woods
Sarah Moran Assistant Manager Camden Cross Creek
Patrick Murer Service Technician Camden Vintage
Jennifer Northwood Leasing Consultant Camden Providence Lakes
Lauren Peeples Assistant Manager Camden Farmers Market
Victoria Popiel Leasing Consultant Camden Legacy Creek
Brian Reed Community Service Supervisor Camden Springs
Thomas Reed Leasing Consultant Camden Oxmoor
Lyzette Reyna Community Manager Camden Baytown
Joel Rivera Service Technician Camden World Gateway
Vanessa Rodriguez Leasing Consultant Camden Park
Michelle Rumore Bookkeeper Camden Live Oaks
Timothy Schepperly Community Service Supervisor Camden Stoneleigh
Tresha Sealy Leasing Coordinator Camden West Oaks
Michele Sheridan Leasing Consultant Camden Citrus Park
Javier Solis Community Service Supervisor Camden Lakeview
Marcos Soriano Service Technician Camden Stockbridge
Tiffany Stanley Community Manager Camden Interlocken
Daryl Thorburn Service Technician Camden Providence Lakes
Jodi Watkins Leasing Coordinator Camden Bayside
Richard Whiteside Service Technician Oasis Vinings
Lloyd Williams Service Technician Camden Summit
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departmental news
Accounting
Accounts Payable Decorates
Camden-Style
The Accounts Payable department Christmas tree wowed passers-by at
the corporate office this holiday season. Decked in dark blue ornaments,
the lime green Christmas tree couldn’t have looked better. What a great
tribute to Camden colors!
Finance
Finance Wraps Up Holiday Spirit
Camden’s Finance department spread holiday cheer this past December
by volunteering for the Holiday Gift Wrapping Project with DePelchin
Children’s Center, a multi-service agency providing adoption and family
assistance to the surrounding community. The Finance group sorted new
gifts, unloaded trucks filled with toys and organized clothes and games.
There were so many donated gifts that a warehouse was used to store
all of the bikes, helmets and building sets. The day of hard work brought
the team closer together and helped a great cause.
On the left: Nicole Grisales, Van Dong, Trina Dyas, April Price,
Melanie Wright. On the right: Erika Alvarez, Tonya Gillyard, Cathy
Metters, Gloria Ogbonna, Melinda Meyer and Lawanda Washington
Top row – Monica Mitchell, Lisa Roadarmel, Carla Beverly
Bottom Row – Alex Jessett, Brande Miller, Abigail Saunders, Ben Fraker
Human Resources
Rock Enroll
Benefits open enrollment coming to a city near you! 2008 tour dates and locations:
Atlanta April 8
South Florida April 8 & 9
Raleigh April 9
Charlotte April 10
Tampa April 10
Las Vegas April 15
Orange County April 15
Denver April 16
Phoenix April 16
San Marcos April 16
San Diego April 17
Kansas City April 22
Orlando April 22 & 23
St. Louis April 23
Louisville April 24
Austin April 24
Pennsylvania April 28
Dallas April 28, 29 & 30
McLean/Mid-Atlantic April 29
Corpus Christi May 1
Houston May 9
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The Right Way to Lift
Back injuries are the most common workplace injury. Approximately 25% of all on-the-job accidents reported
each year involve back injuries. The following tips can help you lift safely.
LIFT, push and pull with your legs, not your arms or back.
Bend at your knees, not at your waist, to help you keep your center of balance.
AVOID lifting higher than your shoulder height.
Use a step stool or ladder to move objects at these heights.
USE a mechanical aid such as a dolly when you need to move heavy or bulky objects.
TURN with your feet, not your hips or shoulders.
Twisting can overload your spine and lead to serious injury.
CARRY heavy objects close to the body and avoid carrying them in one hand.
Avoid a long reach to pick up an object.
Stay on the safe side and lift correctly.

departmental news
Information Technology
All That Spam
According to Postini, Camden’s spam-filter service company, December
2007 showed the highest spike in the unwanted email messages,
measuring a 100% increase in the number of spam messages per
user.
While some spam slips through, Postini blocked an average of 170
spam messages per-user, per-day in December and protected customers’
inboxes as well their mail servers and network. The company stopped
spam and viruses before they could reach customers’ networks so that
valuable resources were never spent processing or storing junk email.
Postini, which recently became a subsidiary of Google, has also
developed early detection scanning techniques for newly released
viruses, known as “zero-hour” threats. Not only can viruses render
one user’s computer useless, they can then spread to infect computers
throughout a company. Keeping destructive viruses out of Camden’s
network means employees can conduct business as usual.
IT Goes Green
For Camden’s Information Technology (IT) department, green is more
than just the color of the Camden Bird. In an effort to be more ecoconscious,
IT is working to decrease the use of power and air in the
data centers by 30 – 40%, reduce the need for printed and taped
copies of financial data by providing easy online access, and control
the proper disposal and salvage of office equipment.
Just like an iPod or cell phone, technology products are getting smaller
and smaller and doing more. This trend extends to the technology used
in Camden’s data centers.
Over the next 5 years, IT will be replacing equipment in Camden’s two
data centers with the latest products to greatly reduce power consumption
and air conditioning. Estimates predict that electricity consumption in
Camden's two data centers can be reduced 91% over the next 5 years
by replacing existing servers with much smaller and efficient ones, and
by using virtual machines that attach to these servers. The estimated
reduction in CO 2 emissions from the switch will be the equivalent of
planting almost 83,000 trees or taking 720 cars off the road.
Take a look at the difference in size. Less to power and less to cool.
Current Footprint:
6-foot racks
with 7 servers.
For more information about spam control or Postini, please contact the
Business Support Center (BSC) or the Information Technology department.
Blade Replacement
Rack Footprint:
7 Blade servers
occupy one row of
the rack previously
housing one server.
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departmental news
Real Estate Investments
Camden Orange Court Opens
Its Doors
New Bird on the block Camden Orange Court opened in Orlando, FL,
on January 18, 2008. This downtown community has 261 gorgeous
urban apartment homes featuring studios, one- and two-bedrooms. The
community amenities range from its hi-tech fitness studio and resident
recreation room to its serene courtyard complete with hammocks and
soft music.
To showcase the property that's complimented by just about everyone
who enters the door, the team hosted a Sister Community Open House
in February that gave the Orlando properties’ on-site staffs a private
tour. The night was filled with food, fun and prizes.
Front row: Kami Waller and Bobbie Norris
Back row: Ashley Clement, Nichole Martin, Vinny Fursa
Construction Holiday Party
Complete with Horseshoes
Camden’s Florida Construction Group celebrated its
holiday party at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede in
Orlando, FL, on December 13, 2007. Superintendent
Mike Eilertsen was able to convince the staff to call
on Project Manager Bob Stallsmith for a horseshoe
throwing contest. While Bob wasn’t crowned winner,
all enjoyed his efforts as well as the chance to
celebrate some holiday cheer together.
Florida’s Construction team celebrates at its holiday party.
Business Services
New Spring Styles in
Camden Career Wear
Camden’s Career Wear provider, Lands’ End Business Outfitters (LEBO), will now be offering pale emerald
and 9 new styles to Camden’s on-site staff. Formed to promote the Camden image of professionalism and to
help residents easily identify Camden’s on-site staff, the Camden Career Wear program offers on-site leasing
employees an allowance to purchase approved blouses, shirts and cardigans.
LEBO has also created a separate site for personal purchases, and they offer a 10% discount on all products
for all Camden employees. Orders can be placed by phone at 800-814-3470 or on-line
at http://ces.landsend.com/Camden. *
*Please note the “C” in Camden needs to capitalized and the URL does not have “www” in front of it.
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departmental news
Business Services
Perfecting the Rollout for
The Perfect Connection
Launched in 2005, Camden’s cable program The Perfect Connection
continues to roll out across the country. Camden’s on-site staffs are hard
at work signing up residents for the expanded basic cable program
that will save residents anywhere from 10 to the 15% and allows them
to pay the cable fee with their monthly rent – eliminating the hassle of
waiting for the cable guy.
regional news
AROC
Raleigh Rings In the Holidays
The Raleigh team had its annual holiday party this year at Maggiano’s
Italian restaurant on December 4, 2007. All the properties and the
district office’s District Coordinator Allie Wolf, District Manager Ken
Sherman and Facilities Manager Danny Duke, as well as Landscape
Director Ray Boyer and Regional Marketing Director Marcus Evans,
enjoyed a lunch and raffle with some great prizes for the properties to
win. A great time was had by all.
By the end of
2008, The Perfect
Connection is
projected to be at
an $8 million run
rate. The success
of the program is
directly attributed
to the diligent
efforts of the on-site teams. From creative resident events to sales-driven
attitudes, communities have harnessed their creativity and their knowhow
to sign up the 45,372 connected apartments at 120 properties.
Las Vegas, NV, saw one of the most successful launches in Perfect
Connection history. Regional Vice President Elaine Withrow set a goal
of 50% participation by the end of the second month of the program
for her properties. Though faced with a seemingly impossible goal, the
end of the 60–day challenge period marked victory for the participating
LVROC communities.
“The success of the program came from a focused effort by all staff
members including the maintenance staff and groundskeepers,”
explained Karen Mordue, LVROC Regional Marketing Director.
She said their strategy was to “treat every point of contact as a
selling opportunity”.
AROC properties enjoy lunch. Pictued here from left to right:
Scott Rollins, Timmy Hawkes, Pete Faraone, Mike Davis, Brian Kale,
Chris Guin, Ray Kuper.
AROC Collects Gifts for the Needy
Guided by the Camden Value of "Always Do the Right Thing,"
communities across AROC North collected toys for children in need this
past holiday season. In conjunction with Toys for Tots, an organization
that collects toys to give to underprivileged children, over 300 new and
unwrapped toys were collected. Special thanks goes out to the team
members at Camden Manor Park in Raleigh, NC, for collecting over
150 toys including a brand–new bicycle.
Bragging rights currently go to Camden Summit, which achieved
50% within two weeks of launching the program. Armed with cable
TV addendums, Camden Summit’s staff handed out breakfast tacos
at the exit gates in the mornings and camped out at the mailboxes in
the evenings. Maintenance staff used maintenance calls as a chance
to leave addendums with the maintenance work orders, and no one
left the leasing office until they were given a sales pitch on The Perfect
Connection. Kudos Camden Summit!
Just one of many success stories, The Perfect Connection continues to be
a great asset for Camden thanks to the hard work and creative ideas
of all those involved in its rollout, especially teams like Camden Summit
who keep raising the bar.
Donation boxes for Toys for Tots filled up and overflowed in the leasing
offices at AROC communities.
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DROC Spreads Holiday Cheer
In the true spirit of the season, Camden DROC employees teamed up to donate
to Toys for Tots, an organization that collects new toys for underprivileged
children. This year, community teams got residents involved as well, and together
they collected thousands of toys. Not only did those involved help gather toys,
many also decorated boxes, picked up the gifts and helped organize the evening
event which displayed the donations that would ultimately end up in the hands of
children who might otherwise have received nothing at all.
Audit Team Scores
Appreciation in DROC
As 2007 came to a close and audit time drew near, DROC coordinated an Audit
Team of 30 volunteers to perform year-end audits on 18 properties. Managed by
Hara Murphy, DROC District Manager, the initiative kicked off with a meeting to
discuss goals and deadlines. Each volunteer committed to a date he/she would
perform the audit, and together, they completed the task in just a month and a
half. Volunteers and property staff alike appreciated the experience.
“The staff at the community we audited was so nice and appreciative of what we
came to do. They really made us feel welcome,” commented one volunteer – a
sentiment echoed by others.
Staffs at the audited properties were surprised by how helpful it was to have an
Audit Team.
From left to right: Walter Strauss, Ryan Litherland, Deanna Jost, Dan
Bennett, Shelley Herbert, Shelley Stone and James Traylor.
“At first I was nervous that someone from another community was coming to my
property to find mistakes. Then, after it was all done, I was grateful that they
helped me. My office team was able to focus on their daily tasks while the audit
was completed,” said one staff member.
An Audit Appreciation Luncheon for the volunteers celebrated their
accomplishments and served as a thank you after it was all completed.
Each person received a small branded gift for all the hard work.
Volunteers sort
huge piles of
donated toys.
IREM Honors
Jennifer Zadell
On November 17, 2007, the Institute
of Real Estate Management (IREM)
held its annual ARM Flame Awards.
Jennifer Zadell, Leasing Consultant at
Camden Cove West, was awarded the
coveted Leasing Consultant of the Year
award! Congratulations to Jennifer on
this great honor!
30 volunteers made up the DROC Audit Team that coordinated and
performed audits on 18 Camden communities.
Jennifer Zadell shows off her Leasing
Consultant of the Year award.
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DROC Generosity Shines
at Fundraiser
On January 11, 2008, Jennifer Zadell,
Leasing Consultant at Camden Cove
West in Creve Coeur, MO, and
husband Tom hosted a Trivia Night
and Silent Auction fundraiser for their
daughter Meghan.
When Meghan was just two weeks old,
she suffered brain damage after a viral
illness attacked her brain. Now at the
age of 6, this beautiful, bright little girl
continues to fight the effects of cerebral
palsy, and her parents do all they can to provide the care she needs.
LVROC
“Sweet” Night of Lights for
Las Vegas Communities
On December 13, the Camden Bird mascot and her friends hosted
“Camden Night” at the Gift of Lights. A holiday light spectacular,
the Gift of Lights is held annually at Sunset Park in Las Vegas, NV,
and benefits Goodwill of Southern Nevada and the Clark County
Scholarship Fund. This year Camden LVROC sponsored the “Candy
House” in Candyland.
Volunteers for the evening included Camden Canyon’s Mary Wells,
Camden Palisades’ John Williams, Oasis Springs and Emerald’s Susan
Kim-Williams with daughter Meshelle and husband Drew, and regional
office employees, Diane Diliberti, Janice Richards and Karen Mordue.
Camden employees from St. Louis and Kansas City, MO, turned out
for the fundraising event in support of their fellow Camden teammate.
Support also flowed in from Dallas and Houston, TX, all of which truly
touched Jennifer.
“I was deeply touched by their warm wishes,” said Jennifer. “ The real
topper was that several Camden employees purchased raffle tickets
and put Meghan’s name instead of their own. As it turned out, Meghan
drew one of the winning tickets with her name! The total raffle amount
was close to $4,000, and it all went to Meghan. It was quite a moment
as the crowd of 200+ people erupted in applause and gave her a
standing ovation. I believe Camden set quite an example to my friends
and family. I am so proud to be part of this organization!”
Once tallied, the proceeds from the night were over $20,000. The
money raised will enable Meghan to attend an intensive physical therapy
program in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, purchase an electric wheelchair and
make the necessary modifications to the Zadell home to accommodate
Meghan. Housing for the four-week therapy session has been set up by
Camden in one of the communities in Ft. Lauderdale.
Camden LVROC sponsored the “Candy House” in Candyland at the
Gift of Lights.
Meghan Zadell is held by her uncle Bill Zadell while her aunt Kelly
Zadell tells Meghan’s story at the fundraiser. Meghan’s parents
Jennifer and Tom Zadell stand in the background.
The Camden Bird and LVROC volunteers greet visitors to the Gift of
Lights, a holiday light spectacular.
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Flurry of Donations at Denver Communities
Denver, CO, communities showed
their holiday spirit this season by
collecting donations for the Denver
Children’s Home fundraiser. All 8
communities solicited donations
from their residents; items requested
by the Children’s home ranged from
day-to-day living supplies to toys
and crafts for the children.
and explained that he’s not very
good at shopping and wanted to
make sure he purchased the right
things. When he arrived the next
day he had four bags of gifts.”
Camden Lakeway Assistant Manager
Lauren Thomas was also thrilled
with the response from residents.
Founded in 1876 by the Ladies’
Relief Society, the Denver Children’s
Home is the oldest non-profit
organization in Colorado. In 1962,
the Home began to concentrate
exclusively on helping children with
serious mental health problems like
depression, bipolar mood disorder,
post-traumatic stress disorder and
psychosis, offering both in-house,
full-time care and outpatient
treatment. Every year, the home
gives treatment to 1,200 children
who are usually between the ages
of 10 and 18.
Gifts pile up at area communities for the Denver Children’s Home.
She wrote, “The outpouring of
gifts was huge, and there were so
many touching messages written
on the snowflake ornaments. One
of our elderly residents with limited
eyesight came in and asked us to
take her to the tree and help her find
a gift for around $20. We read her
different gift wishes, and she picked
some craft items. She returned the
gifts with a lovely handwritten note
and thanked us for the opportunity.
The tree has warmed each of us and
really brought home the sentiment
of the season.”
The communities put up trees covered in snowflake ornaments that
each had a requested gift. Residents then selected a snowflake and
brought the gifts back to the leasing office.
Camden Caley Assistant Manager Krista Sanford said, “The residents
at Camden Caley jumped at the chance to help out the Denver
Children’s Home. One resident called me when he was at the store
At Camden Interlocken, the story was much the same.
“Almost every person who brought a gift in went above and beyond
what they were supposed to get,” said Leasing Consultant Tim
Applegate. “Each person that donated said how neat it was for
Camden to be involved in an event like this and that they hope to see
it for many more holidays to come!”
LVROC Wins
Multi–housing Association Awards
At the year-end dinner meeting of the Southern Nevada Multi-housing
Association (SNMA) on November 3, several Camden communities
and team members were nominated for 25 prestigious Jewel Awards.
Camden was honored with four awards that evening. Alicia Sastre of
Camden Palisades won Maintenance Tech/Painter/Groundskeeper
of the Year; Camden Bel Air’s Holly Guerrero took home the Assistant
Manager of the Year award; Camden Legends won Oustanding
Senior Property; and Camden Del Mar received the Property Award
of Excellence. Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees!
HROC
Camden Participates in
YMCA Jingle Bell Run
On December 9, 2007, Camden HROC participated in the YMCA
Jingle Bell Run held in downtown Houston, TX. Camden was a major
sponsor, had a team and a booth, and provided the entertainment with
the Camden Birds. This event raised money for the downtown YMCA
which provides programs for lower-income families or families who
cannot afford these opportunities otherwise.
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IROC Celebrates the Holidays
On December 21, 2007, the Phoenix districts came together for a
holiday party at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ. Attendees
enjoyed a scrumptious lunch while participating in a raffle that
included gifts such as a digital camera, $100 gift cards, and other
items generously donated by vendors. A fun-filled white elephant gift
exchange ensued during dessert just before everyone left to celebrate
the holidays with their families.
Michael Schon, Aaron Gardin, Cliff Tutt, Tiana Moore, Glen Roberts,
Dahnn Brown, Stacy Williams and Wayne Baugher at IROC
holiday party.
TROC
Giving Thanks for Good Cooks
The Thanksgiving holiday brought Tampa, FL, communities together to
share a good time and some great food. Camden Preserve hosted a
Thanksgiving potluck for all those who chose to join in and show off
their hidden culinary expertise. The outcome was an amazing meal
filled with laughter, stories and gratitude.
Fishing for Community
Service Supervisors
Community service supervisors in TROC had a great opportunity to go
on fun-filled, team-building fishing trips earlier this quarter.
The South Florida Community Service Supervisors were the first to go.
A beautiful day for fishing, some came home with stories of big catches,
while others were excited to have gone on their first fishing trips.
The Tampa, FL, weather was also perfect, and guests Ed Malone,
Regional Vice President, and District Managers Teresa Watson and
Kenny Upton joined the crew.
The Orlando, FL, group was the last to sail. Though the trip was cut short
due to weather, and boat-goers didn’t report nearly as many catches as
the others, the team was happy to have enjoyed the time together.
Brooke Middleton and Janice Potter smile for the camera just before
digging into the Thanksgiving feast.
Community Service Supervisors pose for a picture during a recent
fishing trip.
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Kenny Upton Named
Board Member
This quarter, the Bay Area Apartment
Association (BAAA) in Tampa Bay,
FL, named Kenny Upton to its Board
as a new member. The BAAA is
a non-profit trade association that
currently represents over 90,000
rental housing units in the Tampa Bay
area. Kenny’s creative ideas and
excellent leadership will be a great
benefit to the organization.
Month–Long "Thank You"
to Maintenance
The beginning of November in TROC marked the start of a Maintenance
Appreciation Month celebration. Each week, outside teams were
treated to something special in gratitude for their day-to-day work. This
year, the inside staff provided maintenance staff a hot breakfast during
the first week. Then, a pizza party was held during the second week of
November. For the third week, outside staff members were each given
a small gift. To top it all off, the fourth and final week of Maintenance
Appreciation Month was a hot lunch at a local park served up by
TROC’s district and regional staff.
The Birth of the TROC Lobsters
The close of 2007 brought
the TROC team together for
a holiday party on a warm
and sunny day in Tampa,
FL. More than just a day
for sharing food and fun,
the event marked a new
beginning for the region.
As attendees moved through
the buffet line, discussion
arose about a bright red
lobster used as decoration.
Quickly, the team decided that TROC would become the TROC
Lobsters. A rendition of the B-52s’ hit single “Rock Lobster” soon
erupted from the group as all those present decided that, though they
were leaving 2007 as “bottom feeders,” the region wouldn’t be there
for long. This year, TROC is clawing its way back to the top with a
lobster named Rocky as its mascot.
Ed Malone, Teresa Watson, Brooke Middleton, Kenny Upton
Maintenance staff in TROC were treated to a lunch at a local park
during the last week of Maintenance Appreciation Month.
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