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We are so excited to get together with all of you!

Celebrating 40 Years!
FOUR DECADES | ONE LEGACY

We are so excited that you have chosen to celebrate FOUR DECADES | ONE LEGACY with us in La Porte, California at our 24th Annual Management Retreat. Every year we try to outdo the previous years and once again, I think we will surprise you with this year’s big event! As a reminder, this retreat is a special thank you to the management team including property managers, lead maintenance, and regional supervisors. We value and appreciate all you do at your property and realize how busy your day to day can be. You taking the time away from family and work means a lot to us. We always strive to provide a retreat that is relaxing, yet also gives you time with co-workers to share tips and tools that will cultivate and lead your team to their peak performance.

RCMI – Reliable, Caring, Motivating, and Innovative!

RCMI is proud to celebrate forty years of serving residents and providing over ten thousand homes in four states. Forty years of building a company culture that is recognized and respected in the industry. Forty years of growing and maintaining assets for our owners. Forty years of building and fostering relationships with vendors. Forty years weathering so many storms and celebrating so many victories. Forty years of cultivating a team that excels in the apartment industry and values their relationship with RCMI, owners, and residents. YOU are RCMI! #RCMILegacy

Let’s Celebrate!

Most of you have been with us on this journey for many years and we commend you for taking ownership and pride in all aspects related to your job. One of those is your relationship with your supplier partners. Our supplier partners are a huge part of our success. We wanted to thank them this year for their contributions by inviting them to our retreat on Saturday. We had thirteen vendors participate at our Diamond level sponsorship so you will see a few of them at our Carnival Extravaganza! You heard that right, we are having a carnival!! Who will be the first to get in the dunk tank? From axe throwing to human foosball and tag arena to cotton candy, popcorn, hotdogs, and ice cream, we have thought of it all to celebrate our last day and our 40th Anniversary!

What else to expect on this retreat? When you arrive on Wednesday, we will assist you with settling in before gathering for our Cocktail Reception and Opening Remarks. Our annual pasta dinner will be served followed by music and time to catch up with your fellow co-workers. On Thursday morning you will rise and shine early for our General Meeting then head to the lake for an afternoon of sun and fun. Hurry back and get dressed in your Red, White, or Blue for a group photo followed by our annual steak dinner and Casino Night ~ gamble big and you could win big! Friday morning after breakfast we will have a couple more meetings before enjoying the afternoon relaxing – nap, sight see, go back to the lake, play horseshoes or corn hole. You will have plenty of time to get dressed up in your 80’s costume so you can enter to win for best dressed and then dance the night away! And then the big day – Saturday – Carnival Extravaganza!!! Chances to enter and win more cash throughout the day! We will end the night with the Pizza Truck and slow things down because you have an early departure on Sunday morning.
We will have plenty to eat and drink! You will be asked to join a cooking team. This may include cooking, waitstaff, or clean up. Also, you will be assigned one task during the week so look for your assignment.
Back to the supply partners / vendors – please make sure you recognize these companies when you go back to your properties. Because of their sponsorship – over $50,000 – we were able to fill the swag bags with awesome items and have events such as the Carnival! We value our partnership with each of these companies.

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Please read below for important reminders and on the additional attachment for flight information:

• You will receive an email with a link to the retreat website. The website will have the itinerary, rental car information, accommodations, meal and activity assignments, an 80’s quiz, list of attendees, etc. You will be able to download and print, as well.

• You should have received an email regarding your flight information. Everyone will need the record locator / confirmation number when they check in. Please check the spelling of your name and make sure it matches your ID, add your frequent flyer number (if applicable), and pick your seat (United and American). If you did not receive this, please let me know.

• Sacramento travelers, please make plans to arrive in La Porte after 2:00 pm.

• Please allow two hours before departure time for TSA and make sure you allow yourself plenty of time for morning rush hour traffic.

• Download the airline apps to make it easy when determining gates, on time departures, and to have their inflight entertainment.

• You can only carry 3 ounces of liquids, gels, or lotions and they must fit in a one-quart zip lock bag. So if you have larger items, you must put them in your checked luggage. Don’t forget to leave your “knives” at home or check them. If they are in your pocket, they will take them at the TSA checkpoint. Do not pack electronic cigarettes in your checked bag. You can carry them on board with you but not in a check bag. You can go on the website at www.tsa.gov to learn more about the rules and regulations.

• Luggage restrictions per airline (please note – you will be responsible for luggage cost to and from La Porte and all airlines only accept credit cards for luggage payment and food/drinks on board):
o American Airlines and United Airlines – You are allowed one carry on plus a purse or computer bag. Your check luggage must weigh under 50 lbs or you will be charged $40 at the airport / $35 pre-purchase online. The first checked bag is $40.00 each way, and the second checked bag is $45.00 each way.
o Southwest Airlines – No fees😊

• Remember to bring clothes for the lake and a light jacket or sweater for the evenings. Also, we would love you to wear Red, White, or Blue for our annual group picture and dress the theme for our 80’s Friday night party!

• Please give your staff and family the hotel number for them to reach you in case of an emergency. The hotel number is 530-675-2441.

• Remember cell phone service is not available after an hour into your drive to La Porte but you will gain it once you arrive at the hotel. We ask that you turn off the wi-fi on devices you are not using and limit your use from streaming.

I will arrive in La Porte on Tuesday afternoon, feel free to call me on my cell or at the hotel if you need anything or contact your Regional Supervisor.
I look forward to seeing all of you in La Porte. If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact me. Safe Travels! See you soon!!

All my best,
Ginger

#RCMILegacy