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www.selfstoragemichigan.org                                                                                November 17, 2010

SSAM 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE...A SUCCESS!!

SSAM is happy to report that the 2010 SSAM Annual Conference was a success!! We would like to give a special thanks to the following sponsors:

                  Barrett & Associates, Inc.                           Iott Insurance Agency

                  Chamberlain Access Solutions                    Paragon Storage

                  Extra Space Storage – Farmington Hills    U-Haul Company of West Michigan

NEW MICHIGAN LIEN LAW BOOKLETS

SSAM has placed an order for the new Michigan Lien Law Booklets. The cost for these booklets is $25.00 each for members and $35.00 each for non-members. Cost includes shipping and a copy of the affidavit needed for compliance. If you are not aware with the recent changes to the Michigan Lien Law you will want this new edition for your office. Click here for the order form. Please complete and return this to the office to order your copy today.

RED FLAGS RULE

The “Red Flags Rule” comes into effect on December 31, 2010.....is your business in compliance?

The Commission previously delayed the enforcement of the Rule for entities under its jurisdiction until November 1, 2009. The Commission staff has continued to provide guidance to entities within its jurisdiction, both through materials posted on the dedicated Red Flags Rule Web site (www.ftc.gov/redflagsrule), and in speeches and participation in seminars, conferences and other training events to numerous groups. The Commission also published a compliance guide for business, (http://www.manufacturedhousing.org/whats_hot/RedFlags_forLowRisk.pdf) and created a template that enables low risk entities to create an identity theft program with an easy-to-use online form. FTC staff has published numerous general and industry-specific articles, released a video explaining the Rule, and continues to respond to inquiries from the public.                                                                                                                                                                                                       

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

We would like to congratulate William Perrone of Dykema as he has been named 2011 Lawyer of the year in his individual practice area by Aiken, S.C. –based Woodward/White Inc. peer review publication “Best Lawyers in America.” Dykema has represented SSAM for the last three years.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING MEMBERS!!!

From the Board of Directors and staff, we wish you a blessed Thanksgiving. The association office will be closed on Thursday, November 25 – 26 and will reopen on Monday November 29^th.

Download and application at http://www.selfstoragemichigan.org/docs/SSAM_membership_application.pdf