THANKS, FROM LOU 

Thank you again to the speakers at our May lunch meeting.  There was so much good information that unfortunately, several people had to leave before the end, when Pete Kennell of Computer Solutions shared an exciting concept called Citrix, allowing remote access to any application and data via the web. Darrell Garvey, of Lowndes Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. did a great job updating us on forced access and thanks to Tony Buffa, of Southeastern Telecom for helping us understand DSL, ISDN, CLECs, ILECs and POTS! 

The strong attendance at this meeting told me that we are all interested in changing technologies, but need more time in our day to learn about it.  (What a Catch-22!) I hope the chapter can provide more “learning lunches” where we can network, eat lunch, AND learn something useful.  If you’d like to help shape the direction of these lunch programs, please let me know.  We’d appreciate your input.

Best regards,
Lou Nimkoff, CPM, CCIM

Time is drawing near for our charity golf tournament to be held Friday June 29th at Champions Gate to benefit Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women & Children.  Hopefully you have circled your calendar for this great event, co-sponsored by our friends at CFCRES (Central Florida Commercial Real Estate Society).  If you have not received a brochure in the mail yet, please call me (407-420-1353), or if you have any questions.  We have also arranged for a Mears motor coach to bring golfers to and from the course.  The bus will leave from CNL Center (at City Hall) where parking will be complimentary.  Seating is limited so please call Lou Nimkoff (407) 650-1146 for all the details. Lou and Mez, many thanks for making those arrangements.

Scott Pollock, CPM

GETTING MORE ARMS

We'd all like a helping hand now and then, but that's not what we're talking about here.  Until now, our Accredited Residential Managers (ARMs) have had limited involvement in IREM, due to restrictions placed upon us by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).  Due to the restructuring in IREM, which was approved by NAR, effective January 1, 2002, ARMs will become full, voting members of IREM.  They will also be required to join their local chapter.  Therefore, we will get more ARMs, but not more legs.  The dues for ARMs will most likely be less than dues for CPMs and candidates recognizing the slightly reduced services offered to ARMs, but this will not be decided until the fall.  As always, comments to the board from our ARMs is appreciated.

IREM Legislative Update
April 27, 2001

By Chuck Mitchell

I had the opportunity to observe the legislative process first hand in Tallahassee for a week.  Most of the elected legislators from Central Florida have been placed in leadership positions and are very instrumental in shaping the legislation for 2001.

The Capitol is a very busy place during the two-month session.  Well-dressed lobbyist with cell phones line the halls of the Senate and House office buildings. Members dash from committee meeting to committee meeting.  Everyone with an agenda or cause stages a rally, display or cookout on the plaza.   All of one’s senses are simulated at the Capitol.

With only two weeks to go in the session, it appears The Broker Lien Law may die in the committees.  This bill would have given better protection to brokers being paid their commission in commercial deals.  This is the first year that this proposed bill has been introduced. 

The Growth Management Reform will take place this session.  The House and Senate have moved along different versions.  With the heavy lobbying from the educational and home building interests, it is impossible to determine what the final legislation will look like. 

CHAPTER OFFICERS INVADE CONGRESS
By Lou Nimkoff, CPM, CCIM

Robin Stinson and I represented the chapter during the May IREM Leadership & Legislative Summit held in Washington, DC.  In addition to several exciting things happening on the IREM national level, we visited with aides from Senators Graham and Nelson, and Representatives Keller and Foley.  There truly exists a need for IREM to put its' issues in front of our federal officials.  While a few knew about our key issues (ADA, forced access, bankruptcy reform real estate issues, and the move by banks to become real estate brokers and property managers), some did not, and they need to.  We manage billions of dollars of investments in their districts.  We need to do a better job of getting our message out.  Your assistance when there is a call-to-action is an important step.  Please help out when this happens.

-Lou Nimkoff, CPM, CCIM

IREM NATIONAL PRESIDENT TO VISIT ORLANDO

We will be honored to have E. Craig Surhbrier, CPM, IREM 2001 National President, visiting with us at out July 10th after-hours social to be held at MetroWest Country Club.  Please mark your calendars.  Craig is a terrific guy who really enjoys meeting as many IREM members as possible.  Please attend if you can.

On behalf of the chapter, I’m very pleased to present the following list of chapter members nominated for the prestigious Chapter 60 CPM of the Year award.  They are:

 ____Robin Stinson, CPM        ____Scott Pollock, CPM
 ____Mike McConnell, CPM     ____Ann Reich, CPM
 ____Lou Nimkoff, CPM

 Write in candidate: _______________________________

Please mark your choice and fax to me (407-425-3930) or e-mail me at jane.bullock@usaa.com by June 20th.  Thank you and congratulations to all the nominees!

Marcetta F. Dyer-Dull, CPM, Epoch Management – Tampa, FL

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