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Equity is going Green in Portland!

As you all know Portland has been picked to pilot the Green program for Equity.  I want to hear your ideas on how we can makes this successful! 

Please send me your thoughts/ideas, I will continue to post them on the blog.  Make some noise Portland!

-Julia

 

Here is a site I found with a few quick tips to go green at work.

http://sierraclub.typepad.com/greenlife/2007/03/10_ways_to_go_g.html/

Stars of the Week 1/12/09

Stars of the Week

01/12/2009            

Highest Occupancy                                                    Lowest LTL  

 

1. Country Gables                               96.53%              1.  Country Gables                  4.86%

2. CenterPoint                                     95.82%              2.  Kempton Downs                5.40%

3. Cove @ Fishers Landing                   95.63%              3.  Meadowcreek                     5.61%

4. Palladia                                           95.36%              4.  Palladia                               6.25%                             

 

Best Make Ready %                                        Express Service (MTD)-all completed w/in 2

 

Club @ Tanasbourne              90.91%              1. Centerpointe                       100%

Brentwood

                           81.82%              2. Country Gables                     96%

LaSalle                                    68.89%              3. Club @ the Green                   95%

CenterPointe                          60.00%              4. Meadowcreek                        93%

                                                                       

                                                                       

Best Action Selling Scores 90 + YTD   

Erica Lee                       100%                         

Ashley Zetlmaier

             100%                                     

Lynn Beltran

                    90%                                                                          

 

 

E Lead compliance MTD                                Elead compliance YTD

(01/01/2009 – 01/11/2009)                                (1/1/09 – 01/11/2009)

 

Cove @ Fishers Landing           100%               Cove @ Fishers Landing           100%              

Meadowcreek                         96.0%              Meadowcreek                         96.0%

Country Gables                       95.2%              Country Gables                       95.2%

Tanasbourne Terrace               95.2%              Tanasbourne Terrace               95.2%

CenterPointe                           94.1%              CenterPointe                           94.1% 

Palladia                                   90.0%              Palladia                                   90.0%

                       

                                   

Top Net leases (MTD)                                      Quickest Turn time

                                                                                               

1. 

Alithea Cretin

                       5                    1.  Cove @ Fishers Landing      100%/6.0

1. 

Lynn Beltran

                          5                    2.  Palladia                              100%/7.4

1. 

Krystle Lockett

                       5                    3.  Club at the Green              100%/8.0         

2  

Larah Salmon

                       4                    4.  CenterPointe                      67%/9.3          

2. 

Melissa Gerking

                     4                               

2.  Lindsey Schalberger              4

2. 

Brittni Ingoe

                           4

2.  Samantha Bass                     4

2. 

Cassandra Cuty

                    4

2.  Jill Butts                                 4                   

Upcoming Running Events! 2009

http://www.terrapinevents.com/

Portland Sports and Fitness Festival Saturday and Sunday January 17th and 18th 2009 The Portland Sports and Fitness festival is the brain child of David Pietka, owner of Foot Traffic.  This event is fun for the whole family and has a super cheap entry fee.  It is an active, participatory event that encourages you to test yourself at all kinds of fun events, from rock climbing, Frisbee golf, rope climbing, spin classes and more.  Seminars all day long discussing nutrition, yoga, stretching, etc.  Displays of Long Jumping, High Jumping, Pole Vaulting and more.  Community Indoor 3k.  Indoor 300m, 600m, 1200m, and 1500m. Join us on Sunday for an outdoor 5k run and walk.  $8 gets you into both days of the festival.  $12 gets you entry into 5k race as well as both days of the Festival! Go to our website to find out more.  My Muddy Valentine Saturday February 14th 2009 This is a Valentine's day trail run for couples and singles!  The race will take place in well traveled Forest Park.  Meander alongside Balch creek to world famous Wildwood trail and the breathtaking Aspen trail among others.  The trails should be nice and sloppy in Feb!  We aren't trying to deter you from entering the event by telling you this, we are encouraging you to come and embrace it, get wet, muddy, meet new people and have a blast! For more info check out our website Bridge to Brews Sunday April 19th 2009 Last year we changed the name of the Bridge to Bridge event to the Bridge to Bridge to Brews, moved the start and finish of the event to the Widmer Brewery, changed the 5k to an 8k, and took both distances over the Fremont Bridge.  A very unique experience as this is the only event in town that you can run or walk over the bridge! Needless to say the event was an all around hit! This year, we are keeping things pretty much the same, except we trimmed the name down to the Bridge to Brews and giving you all TWO tasty beverages as part of your registration!  Everyone will enjoy great food and live music after the event.  All those over 21 will enjoy complimentary beer from Widmer and those under 21 will enjoy some nice locally brewed Root Beer.  There will be some entertainment on the course and more water and Vitamin water on the course than ever before! Check it out on our brand spankin' new website
Cinco De Mayo Sunday May 3rd 2009 If you don't know about Terrapin Events by now, you should know that although we love putting together a great race, we really are trying to make all of our events one big party where the folks stick around and drink some beer, eat some great food and listen to some live music while talking to old friends and meeting new ones.  The Cinco De Mayo run and walk is the epitome of that. It seems every year the party gets bigger and bigger and the folks stick around longer and longer after the event.  That is mainly because there is great live mariachi music from Trio Amor Latino, tasty foodfrom Azteca restaurant, and complimentary beverages from Redhook Brewery! Find out more about this great event on our website Portland Drag Race Sunday June 14th 2009 Really, this idea had been rattling around in my head for about five years now, and I am so excited we finally made it happen!  I mean come on! THE PORTLAND DRAG RACE!  Prior to the Gay Pride Parade! That is classic if I do say so myself! This event is great on many different levels!  On the one hand, who doesn't want to feel like an Olympian with thousands of people cheering them on while they run the mile! On the other hand, Portland is a very open minded and fun loving city, so why not come out and support a great community by running this super fun event that ends with a great festival in downtown Portland.  Dress in drag or some other crazy costume if you want to.  Drink beer, eat great food and listen to great music at the Pride Festival after the event. In this event, you get the best of both worlds! Check it out on our new website. Mt. Tabor Doggie Challenge Saturday July 18th 2009 The Mt. Tabor Challenge is now in its 7th year although this is now the second year under the moniker "Mt. Tabor Doggie Challenge". All the great changes we made last year (Oregon Humane Society as the beneficiary, great dog-related sponsors, Widmer Brothers providing Drop Top, and much more) are still in place.  There is also still the great picnic after the event, the live music, and an awesome 5k and 8k. The courses run through one of Portland's truly amazing parks!  The event stays entirely on the shady, tree lined roads within the park and offers participants great views of the city, mountains and more in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Check it out on our website. Rock 'n Relay and 4 miler! Saturday September 19th 2009 The Rock 'n Relay.  What do you think about when you say that?  Music, running, walking, fun, beer, food and hanging out with friends all day. Right?  Right!  And that is exactly what you got these last two years.  Running or walking with friends, tons of great up-and-coming local bands, great food and tasty beer.    Now, in its third year, you are getting all that and so much more!  The Rock n Relay is now part of Musicfest Northwest!  If you and your friends enter into the relay, not only do you get a full days worth of fun running or walking in a great race, listening to great music, drinking beer and eating great food, you get a super discounted bracelet into 4 days of music that takes place all over Portland as part of MFNW!   We changed the location to the most amazing park in Portland, Mt. Tabor, with its beautiful tree lined roads, beautiful views all around, and the natural music amphitheater that was once the Volcano's crater. Go to our website for more details. Run Like Hell PORTLAND! Sunday October 25th 2009 With the addition of the 10k last year to the already existing 5k and Half Marathon, this event, voted the best half marathon by Competitor Magazine's readers, has fast become the premiere event in Portland.   The race starts and finishes at Pioneer Square in the Heart of Downtown Portland.  All events travel along beautiful Front Avenue.  The Half and 10k travel through the Pearl District and NW Portland, while the Half Marathon continues along the beautiful changing Fall leaves on Barbur Blvd. and Terwilliger Ave.   Live music as well as other entertainment along the race course. Live music, beer and tasty food at the finish line, Costume contest, and so much more! Check it out on our new website. Run Like Hell BEND! Saturday October 31st 2009 No, You are not seeing double (or maybe you are). What do we do when we see a great idea that works well?  We copy it!  Well, the Run Like Hell in Portland is such a great event, and so many people love it, we thought why not do the same thing in Bend?  With our first attempt at an event outside of Portland, we are extremely excited to discover all the beauty Bend has to offer for events and we hope you are too!   This inaugural Half Marathon and 5k will be much like our event in Portland.  A beautiful and Scenic course that incorporates both long and windy roads as well as the downtown metropolitan feel.  A costume contest for those who dress up, beer, great food and prizes included in registration, and much, much more!   Check it out bro...on our brand spankin new website!

A Few Great Runs...

Hi Guys-

Below are a couple runs I do each year. Some great spirit and for a great cause!  Care to join?-Julia

Shamrock Run

http://www.ontherunevents.com/shamrock/

Race for the Roses

http://www.race4theroses.org/

Stars of the Week 1/5/09

 Stars of the Week

01/05/2009            

Highest Occupancy                                                    Lowest LTL  

 

1. Palladia                                           96.57%              1.  Country Gables                  4.51%

2. CenterPoint                                     96.20%              2.  Palladia                              5.24%

3. Country Gables                               96.18%              3.  Kempton Downs                 5.40%

4. Brentwood                                       95.95%              4.  CenterPointe                       5.70%                             

 

Best Make Ready %                                        Express Service (MTD)-all completed w/in 2

 

Cove @ Fishers Landing           78.57%              1. Cove @ Fishers Landing        100%

LaSalle                                     75.00%              2. LaSalle                                   55%

CenterPointe                          70.00%              3. Palladia                                 38%

Club @ the Green                   66.67%              4. Club @ the Green                   36%

                                                                       

                                                                       

Best Action Selling Scores 90 + YTD   

Wendy Backman                      100%                         

                                               

                                                                                   

 

 

E Lead compliance MTD                                Elead compliance YTD

(01/01/2009 – 01/04/2009)                                (1/1/09 – 01/04/2009)

 

Palladia                                   100%               Palladia                                   100%              

CenterPointe                           100%               CenterPointe                           100%

Country Gables                       100%               Country Gables                       100%

Tanasbourne Terrace               100%               Tanasbourne Terrace               100%

Kempton Downs                     100%               Kempton

Downs

                     100%  

Cove @ Fishers Landing            100%               Cove @ Fishers Landing           100%

                       

                                   

 

Top Net leases (MTD)                                      Quickest Turn time

                                                                                               

1.  Ashley Zetlmaier                   4                    1.  Meadowcreek                    100%/6.0

2.  Cassandra Cuty                   3                    2.  Lasalle                                 33%/14.0

2.  Lindsey Schallberger             3                   

3   Melissa Gerking                     2                   

3.  Lynn Beltran                          2                               

3.  Brittni Ingoe                          2                               

Stars of the week 1/5/09

 Stars of the Week

01/05/2009            

Highest Occupancy                                                    Lowest LTL  

 

1. Palladia                                           96.57%              1.  Country Gables                  4.51%

2. CenterPoint                                     96.20%              2.  Palladia                              5.24%

3. Country Gables                               96.18%              3.  Kempton Downs                 5.40%

4. Brentwood                                       95.95%              4.  CenterPointe                       5.70%                             

 

Best Make Ready %                                        Express Service (MTD)-all completed w/in 2

 

Cove @ Fishers Landing           78.57%              1. Cove @ Fishers Landing        100%

LaSalle                                     75.00%              2. LaSalle                                   55%

CenterPointe                          70.00%              3. Palladia                                 38%

Club @ the Green                   66.67%              4. Club @ the Green                   36%

                                                                       

                                                                       

Best Action Selling Scores 90 + YTD   

Wendy Backman                      100%                         

                                               

                                                                                   

 

 

E Lead compliance MTD                                Elead compliance YTD

(01/01/2009 – 01/04/2009)                                (1/1/09 – 01/04/2009)

 

Palladia                                   100%               Palladia                                   100%              

CenterPointe                           100%               CenterPointe                           100%

Country Gables                       100%               Country Gables                       100%

Tanasbourne Terrace               100%               Tanasbourne Terrace               100%

Kempton Downs                     100%               Kempton

Downs

                     100%  

Cove @ Fishers Landing            100%               Cove @ Fishers Landing           100%

                       

                                   

 

Top Net leases (MTD)                                      Quickest Turn time

                                                                                               

1.  Ashley Zetlmaier                   4                    1.  Meadowcreek                    100%/6.0

2.  Cassandra Cuty                   3                    2.  Lasalle                                 33%/14.0

2.  Lindsey Schallberger             3                   

3   Melissa Gerking                     2                   

3.  Lynn Beltran                          2                               

3.  Brittni Ingoe                          2                               

March of Dimes Jean Day 1/09/09

We had a great response for the Breast Cancer "jean day" in October.  I thought we could do a similar charity event on Friday January 9th to ring in the New Year!!

 

A friend of mine from College and his wife's son was born January this year at just one pound.  Below in black is his story. Their son has been picked as the Oregon Chapter Ambassador.  I thought it would be great to help in her efforts to raise money for this great cause.  Here is a link to a donation site.

 

http://www.marchforbabies.org/hottiehp21

 

I will be able to supply you all with some stickers from the charity that will explain why you are wearing jeans prior to the event.  I thought we would go with the same approach as the Lee denim days.

 

If you wish to participate and wear jeans in support of the March of Dimes please make a donation  to the above donation site. 

Julia 

 

 

 " We are starting early fundraising for March of Dimes, Team Jaxson.
 
Our team was so successful last year in just a few short weeks, I am excited to see what this year has to offer.
 
Some of you know, that Jaxson has been names The Greater Oregon Chapter Ambassador, for March of Dimes. He was picked, along with 3 other children to represent the lower region of Washington and all of Oregon. This a good reason for us to really step up our efforts. It will include possible news interviews along with articles. Which will be featuring his name and face. So, we as a team have a lot to live up to this year.
 
 
Current Jaxson Status -
 
Jaxson is nearly 14 lbs and 24 inches long. He is sitting up and working on crawling. His neuro-clinic stated he was about a month behind in development via corrected age. They are VERY impressed with his progression and we expect him to eventually catch up and be running wild just like his brother.
It is hard to imagine last year at this time, I was a month away from an unexpected delivery. Here we are now, Jax 10 1/2 months old and doing more than we ever expected. He defeated being blind, and now we are looking forward to possibly not having the need for hearing aides. It is simply amazing!!!! "