I knew that would catch your eye.   If the chapter were to embark on a long-range plan (2-3 years) to raise the awareness (and value) of the CPM designation, is that something you think would be worthwhile doing?  I opened the door to this issue some months ago with the formation of a task force to examine how we promote our chapter.  Most of us spent about $5,000 and countless hours getting our designation.  Although we now pay over $500 a year to keep our national and local memberships, could we get a better return by investing another $50-100 per member promoting the CPM designation locally?  I think we can. 

As some of you know, I am also actively involved in the Florida CCIM Chapter.  The CCIMs have always focused on designation promotion statewide, primarily through Florida Trend magazine and the Florida Real Estate Journal.  Next year, they may change their focus to the local business journals (such as OBJ, here in Orlando).  I believe that by piggybacking on the CCIM plan, CPMs could get a huge return by doing joint advertising.  In 2002 and 2003, I will have the honor of serving as your IREM Regional Vice President. Next week at our regional conference, I hope to discuss this designation promotion idea with next year’s IREM chapter presidents.  Before that, I’d like some idea from you folks how you feel about it.  Please e-mail me at Lou_Nimkoff@CNLReit.com. I appreciate your time.
 

Below you will find the report from the Nominating Committee with next year’s proposed slate of chapter officers.  This will be the second time you can vote Mike McConnell, CPM in as president.  (Hopefully, he’ll stick around this time.)  Mike has been involved with the chapter for many years and has given a great deal of time to us.  I appreciate the consideration from Robin Stinson, CPM and Steve Jankowski, CPM to continue in their current positions for another year, and give Mike the opportunity to serve in a capacity he well deserves.
 

As I was celebrating my own anniversary last weekend at a hotel on the gulf coast, I was surprised to see Bob Collester, our former chapter administrator.  He was there to celebrate his marriage to his new wife, Nellie.  Bob is a good guy and I know you all join me in wishing him best wishes.

Hope you’re enjoying your summer and getting some time off!
 

Best regards,
Lou Nimkoff, CPM, CCIM

The nominating committee is pleased to announce the following slate of officers for the year 2002.  They are Mike McConnell,CPM President; Robin Stinson,CPM President-elect; and Steve Jankowski, CPM Secretary/Treasurer.  We will be taking nominations from the floor at the September meeting and voting for the nominees.  If you would like your vote to count or would like to present other nominees and will not be able to attend the September luncheon, please email Meridythe Kanaga, CPM Administrator at admin@irem-centralfl.org.

As we approach our new year for IREM with a new slate of officers, we also need some new volunteers to help in our committees.  The different committees are as follows:  Membership, Nominating, Education, Program, Income/Expense Analysis, ARM, Legislative, "Friends of IREM", Minority Outreach, Golf Tournament/Community Service.  The duties of each of these committees are described in the Chapter directory.  Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with these committees, and let us know what area you would like to serve our chapter.  This is the best way to give back to IREM a little of what they give us on a regular basis, plus get to know some great people by working together.  Please email or call Mike McConnell, CPM at mmcconnell@colliersarnold.com or 407-843-1723.

You should have received your 2001 Chapter Directory by now.  It is important that you keep us up to date on any changes to your membership information - phone & fax numbers, email and mailing addresses.  We are striving to use email and fax whenever possible to communicate with our membership.  If you did not receive your directory or have any update changes to your information, please contact Meridythe Kanaga, CPM our Administrator.
 

Several courses are being offered within the state of Florida in the coming months for individuals who want the classroom experience and wish to minimize their travel. If you have considered taking any of the following courses there are several seats still available in these classes.  Register now to reserve your place!

Basic Budgeting and Accounting for Real Estate Managers (FIN 201) is being offered in Orlando on August 28-29.  This course is designed for those individuals wanting to sharpen their budgeting and accounting skills to improve the financial operations at your site. Additionally, maintenance supervisors find the information contained in the course to also be very beneficial. We encourage you to attend this course or to send your employees to sharpen their skills.  For additional information or to register for this course, please contact Meridythe Kanaga, CPM at (407) 540-1001 or by e-mail at: admin@irem-centralfl.org.

Ethics for the Real Estate Manager (ETH800) will be offered in Ft. Lauderdale on September 21st.  For those who still need this class this will be the last offering in Florida this year.  For additional information or to register for the course, please contact Libby McEwen, CPM at (305) 358-1000 or by e-mail at: libby@allenmorris.com.

Writing and Using Property Management Plans (BDM602) will be held October 16-17 in Tampa.  For those individuals who are getting ready to prepare their management plan, this course will teach you everything you need to know.  For additional information or to register for this course, please contact Libby McEwen, CPM at (305) 358-1000 or by e-mail at: libby@allenmorris.com.

Management Plan Skills Assessment (MPSA) will be held October 18-19 in Tampa.  If you have completed your educational requirements for the CPM designation but haven’t yet written your management plan, this new alternative to the management plan may be just what you need to obtain your CPM designation without having to write the traditional management plan!  For additional information or to register for this course, please contact Libby McEwen, CPM at (305) 358-1000 or by e-mail at: libby@allenmorris.com.
 

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