President"s Message

Dear members,

Have you asked yourself lately what IREM can do for you?

When was the last time you visited IREM.org or your local chapter’s Web page? We have been working hard to make IREM work for you at both the national and local levels. We have developed new tools and services, and they are all available to you as a member. Why not take advantage of them today?

2007 CONFERENCES
The institute’s annual conferences and conventions feature inspiring speakers, high-end educational sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. Attend one to enrich your professional development and expand your business.

• April– Leadership and LegislativeSummitinWashington,DC
• August– South/Southeast Regional Leadership Conference inNew Orleans,LA
• October– Business and Governance Meetings and the CCIM & IREM Success Series inSan Antonio,TX

Over 1200 members attended the 2006 CCIM & IREM Success Series inTampa,Florida, and discovered that it was an excellent opportunity for brokers and property managers to network and share ideas.

IREMFIRST (For Information, Resources, Solutions and Training):

• The ultimate “one-stop-shop” for real estate management tools. Explore the wealth of knowledge available and gain the industry expertise you need to move your career forward.
• Search products by topic. Explore valuable tools such as IREM’s gold standard content, form templates, online tutorials and much more.
• Designed and created with you in mind.
• Free to all IREM Members.

WEBINARS
Facilitated by IREM Members and/or Industry Experts, IREM Webinars provide the convenience of Internet learning plus all the benefits of peer-to-peer interaction.

• 45-60 minutes in duration.
• Topics cover various timely industry issues.
• Live demos of useful real estate management resources. 

During 2006, ten Webinars were offered with an overall attendance of 900 participants.  Most Webinars are free to members or have a minimum fee, so plan to attend one in 2007 when we’ll cover these important topics:

• Hurricane Preparation
• GreenBuildingsand Energy Conservation
• Converting to a Paperless Office
• Law and Governance of Community Associations

IREMJobs.org:
Looking for people? Looking for work? Let IREM help. Using customized technology specifically for the real estate industry, you can:

• Post job opportunities, track their exposure, and communicate directly with prospective candidates.
• Find and use employment tools and resources to assist with human resource challenges and career management and development issues.
• Browse available positions by selecting a job category from the list.

As always, IREM seeks to tailor its services specifically to the needs of both individual and corporate members.
 
Tech Helpline:

Technology is the top strategic issue facing real estate managers. Having problems setting up your new Ipod or Trio? Can’t get rid of Spyware or viruses? Call the helpline!

• Free to all IREM Members.
• Instant access to live, personal tech support.
• Answers for all your software and hardware needs and technical problems.

This is just a sampling of the tools and benefits available to IREM members. The officers, committee chairs, and I invite your participation, involvement, and ideas. Help us make IREM work for you.
As your Chapter president, I encourage you to join us and I look forward to seeing you at our IREM Lunches.

Pedro 

 Tech Helpline Now Available to All
 IREM Members

Cool new technology tools are available to us now more than ever. Real estate managers depend on technology to help run their business and maintain a competitive edge. But what happens when a high-tech glitch pops up? How do you draft that transaction, schedule that meeting, or e-mail that client when your computer is down?
IREM has a solution: The Tech Helpline. What is the Tech Helpline? It’s a free phone call to live technology experts who can provide immediate assistance for all computer-related dilemmas, difficulties or defects.
Call 866-829-1442, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST). Or, visit www.technologyhelpline.com to chat live with Helpline experts.
There is no charge for this service and there are no limitations or restrictions on the length of the call or on the number of calls.
Comprehensive Technology Coverage*:

• Operating Systems (Windows and Mac)
• Major Web Design Software
• All Major Office/Financial Products
• Digital Cameras and PDAs
• Internet Browsers
• Peripherals (Scanners, Printers, etc.)
• Firewall/Intrusions Applications
• Real Estate-Specific Software and Applications

*No coverage of MLS hardware/software and certain premium applications may not be supported.

 Featured Job Listing

Position: Region Property Manager
Company: O"Brien and Roof
Contact: Howard Roof General Partner/Search Consultant O"Brien and Roof howard@obrienroof.com 614-766-8500, x-201
Address: 6812 Caine Road
City: Columbus
State: Ohio
Zip: 43235
Title: Region Property Manager

Company:Leading national owner of apartment properties in theU.S.

This publicly traded company owns and/or manages 100 apartment communities with more than 20,000 units.

Position base:West Palm Beach/Ft. Lauderdale/North Miami ,Florida

Reports to:Regional Vice President

Responsibilities:This key member of the executive team will have full responsibility for four conventional Class-A properties, totaling 1500 units. Accountabilities include budgeting, revenue generation, hiring/training of high-performance teams, development of program strategies for generating and maintaining high levels of occupancy, and property performance evaluations. Requirements: Applicants must be dynamic, high-energy individuals with a minimum of three years of multi-property, conventional apartment management experience and have a record of performance improvements. A college degree is preferred.

Compensation:Base salary $85,000-95,000, a 20% quarterly paid bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(K). Paid relocation coverage is also available.

Apply for this job .
Don"t forget that the chapter hosts a Jobs Available section on our Web site at the following link .

 Learn More On Becoming A Friend Of  IREM

About our FRIENDS

Central Florida Chapter 60 implemented the FRIENDS of IREM Program in an effort to foster new relationships that are mutually beneficial for certain qualified vendors and its members.

The FRIENDS Program has great value because stringent processes and guidelines have been established IREM members can depend on other members to approve FRIENDS as reputable vendors.

How to become a FRIEND:

• A vendor expresses interest in becoming a FRIEND or a member recommends a vendor.
• The FRIENDS committee assigns a committee member as that vendor"s liaison. That member then contacts the vendor and conducts a telephone interview or schedules an in-person meeting.
• A notice is made to the membership that the vendor is considering becoming a FRIEND. Any comments regarding this vendor should be directed to the liaison within 20 days.
• The Executive Board will discuss the acceptance of the vendor. Invitation to become a FRIEND is solely at the discretion of the Executive Board.
• If no negative information is received, the board shall extend an invitation for the vendor to become a FRIEND.

Benefits

Numerous opportunities exist for our FRIENDS of IREM. Some of the benefits offered include:

• Links to FRIENDS" Web pages in the bimonthly newsletter
• Opportunities to promote expertise through articles written by your company, which are published in the chapter newsletter.
• Open invitations for FRIENDS to each membership meeting
• An opportunity to distribute company brochure/collateral materials and do a five-minute company presentation upon acceptance
• A FRIENDS listing on the IREM Web page with a link to our FRIENDS Web site
• Unlimited sponsorship opportunities offered exclusively to our FRIENDS
• Exclusivity through limited membership – only three vendors from the same field
• Opportunities to promote your company through material leave-behinds

 IREM Friends List

 Calendar of Events

 January Luncheon Meeting

“Abraham Lincoln” speaks on handling stress and pressure

Date:Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Speaker: Jordan F. Camenker from World Of Wit, AKA Abraham Lincoln
Time: Registration begins at 11:30 AM, and lunch is served at 12:00 PM
Location: Citrus Club – 255 S. Orange Avenue, 18 th Floor, Orlando, FL 32801
Cost for both members & non-members if registered by January 12th : $30
Price with no reservation or invoiced: $35

Today"s high-tech, fast-paced, high-stress world has wrought a host of challenges, affecting people in every sector of the world economy and at all levels of production. Ol" “Honest Abe” is going to tackle issues with programs and actual tried-and-true strategies that he used, seasoned with wit to keep us entertained. Below are examples of what people are saying about John Camenker:

“… full of brilliant wit and insightful humor, and designed to make sure we always learn something we can use.” – Nextel"s Senior Attorney

“We have 900 employees here at Collegis. I wish every one of them could have experienced your entertaining program.” – CEO of Collegis of Maitland

This is a program you won"t want to miss, and just in time after we"ve all experienced a busy holiday season.

Bring as many guests as you"d like. They"re always welcome !

REGISTER & PAY ONLINE NOW AT: www.irem60.org  

 New IREM Webinar: The Property
 Manager’s Perspective to Handling
 Disasters and Emergencies

Protect your properties and your tenants. Learn more on important factors in dealing with disasters and other emergencies.

Date:Thursday, January 25, 2007
Time: 11:00 AM (PST), 12:00 PM (MST), 1:00 PM (CST), 2:00 PM (EST)
Duration: One hour
Price: Free to members
Registration: https://irem.webex.com/irem/k2/j.php?ED=89712972&UID=50496137

To attend this Webinar, you must first register. Please click on the above link to register for the session. You will receive an e-mail confirmation and receipt after you have registered.

IMPORTANT NOTE:To register for free, you MUST use the coupon code mffimtings . Enter this coupon code on the Credit Card Information screen during the registration process. After you enter the coupon code, click "Apply Coupon", and you should see a new price of $0. If you don"t, then reenter the coupon code and try again. The code must be entered exactly as shown above.

Join Paul White, CPM®, CCIM, CSM, RPA, fromMiami,Florida, in a discussion as he covers personal lessons he has learned, regarding:

• Apartment shootings
• Fires and fire safety
• Bombs and bomb threats
• Medical emergencies
• Lawsuits and expert witnesses

Space is limited. Register today!

 Education

Get a jump start on your new year"s self-improvement resolution! Sure you can lose weight or give up chocolate for a while. The education you"ll gain at an IREM class will last longer than your longest burst of will power. This year inFlorida, we have 14 class offerings. Certainly one or two will fit your needs, time, and budget and move you that much closer to your goal!

Ethics and integrity (class offered inOrlandoon January 25) are the top qualities property owners" value in real estate managers. After taking the course, students will be able to recognize and avoid unethical business practices, resolve ethical dilemmas more effectively, be fully aware of their ethical duties to their clients, tenants, employers, and colleagues, be able to identify and avoid conflicts of interest and understand their obligations under the CPM® Code of Professional Ethics.

Check the IREM Web site ( www.irem-centralfl.org ) for the full list of class offerings inFloridaand register for one today. Then you can eat that chocolate guilt free, knowing you are keeping at least one of your resolutions.

 Bring a Friend

We strongly encourage when attending an IREM meeting to bring a friend. It can be an old member or a new member. New member orientations will be held 30 minutes before scheduled meetings. We look forward to seeing new faces! Let’s continue in helping to spread the word on IREM!

 Ethics for Real Estate Managers
 (ETH 800)

Credentialing for Certified Property Manager (CPM®)

January 25, 2007 - 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Member Tuition: $170
Non-Member Tuition: $205

Property managers face ethical challenges on a daily basis. How you respond to these challenges affects more than your personal reputation; it can determine your success in business. “Ethics for the Real Estate Manager” prepares managers to meet the stringent ethical standards associated with accomplished and respected business professionals. This course challenges participants to consider the decisions they make every day from an ethical point of view. Attendees who successfully complete the exam at the end of the course will meet their CPM® ethics requirement.

The course curriculum includes these key ethics issues:

• Unethical business practices
• Resolution of ethical dilemmas
• Ethical duties to clients, tenants/residents, employers, and colleagues
• Conflicts of interest
• CPM® Code of Professional Ethics

Contact IREM National for registration information at:
800-837-0706, ext. 4650, or http://www.irem.org

Course Location:SCORE
120 S. Semoran Blvd.,Orlando,FL32807

For Further Local Information Contact:
IREM Central Florida Chapter 60
Meridythe Kanaga, CPM®, Association Executive – 407-862-2292, ext. 1004, or admin@irem-centralfl.org

 Commercial Property Managers
 Offered New IREM® Credential

(Chicago,IL, December 11, 2006) – IREM ® launched its first new credential in 25 years, the Accredited Commercial Manager certification. Designed for managers of small to mid-size commercial properties, the credential requires that applicants manage a commercial portfolio of at least 20,000 square feet and have a minimum of 12 months of commercial real estate management experience.

Commenting on the new credential, IREM President Robert Toothaker, CPM®, said “Earning the Accredited Commercial Manager certification will help increase awareness of the recipients" professionalism with commercial real estate owners, investors, and employers. Commercial managers whose portfolio does not yet meet the minimum size for IREM"s CPM® designation can gain training, skills, and industry knowledge by using the new credential as a stepping stone to achieve the CPM®.”

Those who earn the new credential must complete IREM courses, pass a certification exam, and adhere to the IREM Code of Professional Ethics. This ensures current and prospective employers and clients that they have the professional, financial and analytical expertise to meet the highest industry performance standards. Moreover, those who earn Accredited Commercial Manager certification become members of IREM, guaranteeing them access to the industry"s leading tools, information, networking experiences and other member benefits.

For additional information on the Accredited Commercial Manager certification and to download an application, visit the IREM Web site at www.irem.org and click on “Join IREM.”

 IREMJobs.org

Looking for people? Looking for work? Let IREM help. Using customized technology, specifically created for the real estate industry, you can:

• Post job opportunities, track their exposure, and communicate directly with prospective candidates
• Find and use employment tools and resources to assist with human resource challenges and career management and development issues
• Browse available positions by selecting a job category from the list

As always, IREM seeks to tailor its services specifically to the needs of both individual and corporate members.

 Condo Sizzle Simmers

Experts forecast the cooling condo market"s future and determine its effects on real estate managers. To view the rest of this HOT article and more related articles, please visit the JPM link at www.irem.org.

 Important Links

IREM,Central FloridaChapter #60,
Important Links:

 Just Some IREM Facts…

• 8,671 CPMs
• 2,289 Candidates
• 3,763 ARMs
• 1,764 Associate Members
• 532 AMO Headquarters
• 606 AMO Branches
• 89 Chapters: 81U.S.and 8 International

 Membership Numbers

CPM
Pending CPM candidates
ARM
AMO HQ
AMO Branch
Associates
Friends
Students
TOTALS

12/1/06
111
45
37
6
17
28
9
1
254

1/1/07
111    
46
37
6
16
30
9
2
257

 IREM Newsletter Information

Published by IREM Chapter 60 Newsletter Committee
Monica Perez, Chairperson

Administrative Office
IREM Chapter 60
2755 Border Lake Road, Suite 101
Apopka,FL32703-4885
Attn: Meridythe Kanaga, CPM, LCAM

admin@irem-centralfl.org

Tel:  407.862.2292, ext. 1004
Fax: 407.862.1819

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