Dear members,

It's hard to believe that more than half of my term as your president is now over. There is still so much that we want to accomplish this year and in the years that will follow. Planning is now beginning for committees and leadership positions for the coming year, so that smooth transitions can occur between leaders later this year. I invite anyone who would like to get a little more involved in the chapter's business activities to contact myself, Pedro Vermales, or any other board member to see how we can match up your interests with our greatest needs. There is something for everyone, so don't hesitate to explore the possibilities!

One of this year's goals was to have a joint meeting with practitioners from other real estate organizations. Plans are currently underway for a joint meeting on September 20th with BOMA and the CCIM Institute. Because of this joint meeting in September, which is normally where we conduct our annual elections to determine our incoming chapter officers, we are moving our annual meeting up to July of this year. This will provide the incoming officers with more time to ensure a smooth transition between people.

It is my honor and privilege to present to you our 2007 slate of officers:

Pedro Vermales - President
Kathy Shepherd - President-Elect
Kevin Grail - Secretary/Treasurer

Changes were also made to the requirements needed to qualify for Emeritus membership status. Additional options have been developed that will enable semi-retired or long-term members with service to the institute at both the local and national levels to qualify for Emeritus status sooner than previously allowed. Please watch for additional details to see if you might qualify under the new guidelines going into effect next year!

We will be voting on this proposed slate of officers at our July 18th meeting. If you will be unable to attend the meeting you may submit your ballot by e-mail. We are excited about the possibilities and experience these people bring to our chapter, and are certain they will do great things for our chapter! Please attend our July meeting and vote for your next leadership team.

Enthusiastically,
Ann Reisch
President, Chapter 60

IREMFIRST (For Information, Resources, Solutions and Training)

Have you used IREMFIRST , downloaded a form, cash flow template, or management agreement lately? If you haven’t, you are not taking advantage of this ultimate “one-stop-shop” tool for real estate managers. Why not visit today? Explore the wealth of knowledge available free to you as an IREM member and gain the industry expertise you need to move ahead in your career.

Also, don’t forget to sign-up for one of the new and useful WEBINARS. These 45 minute interactive on-line training sessions are full of information about hot topics affecting our industry today. IREM faculty members facilitate the sessions. To attend a webinar, you must register before the session. Sign up early, they fill up fast.

And finally, do you know someone new to the industry or a student looking for career advice? Have them visit: www.irem.org/getrealgetready.

For more information about these and other services visit: www.irem.org.

Break free from your desk this summer with convenient and flexible IREM® online education!

Just logon wherever and whenever you have Internet access -- your laptop, a cafe, the airport, your home -- and complete coursework in a four-week timeframe. Fit in coursework around any unpredictable schedule, day or night. IREM® online courses are fully Web-based.

NEW! Introduction to Real Estate Management (IREM01)
IREM offers “Introduction to Real Estate Management” (IREM01) for those exploring the real estate management profession as a way to help orient new employees or as an alternative for those not yet ready to pursue the full IREM® credentialing curriculum. IREM01 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is a self-guided, non-credentialing course. Register today!

Central Florida Chapter 60 is offering an opportunity for some lucky person to be awarded a scholarship to attend our Successful Site Management (RES201) offering in August. If you aspire to be the best, then sign up now for a chance to spend one week experiencing IREM education. Valued at over $700, RES201 will cover all aspects of site management and provides all of the educational requirements to earn your Accredited Resident Manager certification (ARM).

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! It is the chance you have been waiting for!

Collect your letters now and get signed up. Sign up by July 14th, 2006.

For more information contact Pedro E. Vermales CPM at: pvermales@cfl.rr.com

Don't forget that the chapter hosts a Jobs Available section on our Web site at the following link.

Position: Property Manager
Date: 05/24/06
Company: Highwoods Properties
Contact: Marie Robles
Address: 201 South Orange Ave., Suite 400
City: Orlando
State: FL
Zip: 32801-2720

If you are putting more into your work than you are getting back in return, it is time to take your career to the next level. At Highwoods Properties, Inc., one of the largest full-service commercial real estate companies in the Southeast, we recognize exceptional efforts, reward achievement, and foster career growth. Get the professional respect that you deserve and the challenge you crave by joining our team. Currently, we are seeking a qualified professional to join us in our Orlando Division as a Property Manager. Selected candidate will be responsible for the overall operation and financial success of an assigned portfolio (approximately 725,000 sq ft) of full service commercial office properties located in the Orlando area. Duties will include: supervision of property management staff; negotiation of building services contracts; vendor selection; operating and capital improvement budget preparation and management; and providing first class customer service. This individual will work closely with Leasing, Lease Administration, Construction and Development functions. Budgeting/reporting and 5+ years experience in commercial property management is required. Must have proven experience managing capital improvement projects. Must have effective organizational and time management skills along with excellent written and oral communication skills. Bachelor's Degree required. Preference will be given to applicants with CPM or RPA designation. Must possess a Florida Real Estate License or attain within nine months of employment. Please apply on-line at www.highwoods.com. EEO/AA Employer.

Apply for this job

If you publish help wanted ads, don't forget to specify “CPM or ARM required or preferred", if applicable.

The Roofing Connection, Inc.

It is my pleasure to introduce you to The Roofing Connection, Inc. I have been in the commercial roofing business in Central Florida for 27 years and have been fortunate enough to participate in the dynamic growth of Central Florida.

The Roofing Connection offers an experienced management and roofing technical staff who made the commitment to make it one of the most successful service oriented roofing companies in the area, offering a variety of roofing services including roof repairs, re-roofing, inspections, roof coatings, tenant build outs, metal roofing, waterproofing and new contruction.

We would appreciate the opportunity to help with any roofing needs you may have so we can build a mutually beneficial relationship. In the meantime, if you have any immediate roofing problems, please feel free to call.

Thank you in advance for an opportunity to earn your business.

For more information about The Roofing Connection, give us a call at 407-294-7663.

Ethics - Orlando 6/21
MNT 402 - Jacksonville 7/15-7/16
RES 201 - Orlando 8/10-8/12 & 8/17-8/19

Please register now by calling 800-837-0706 to reserve your seat if you would like to attend any of these classes!

Congratulations to our newest CPM
Candidates - Candace Matos, Diana Rapisarda, & William Boram. Also to Jennifer Grimes who has been approved as an ARM.

Welcome to Virgil Tillander, CPM who moved from Georgia and to Dawn Smith, ARM from Hawaii into our chapter.

This month Karla Coble and Linda Wheeler are celebrating 20 years as CPMs. Congratulations to Grace Arbelo, Michael Campbell, Joseph Lorio for being CPMs for 10 years. Celebrating 5 years as ARMs are Lisa Doeppel, Rebecca Mann, & Lori Ucci.

Congratulations to Kevin Grail- IREM 2007 Secretary/Treasurer, for receiving his CPM designation & pin.

Special thanks to Philip Medina, a nationally recognized authority in the telecommunications industry and president of KeyCom. Mr. Medina gave the IREM members an extremely informative presentation at the May luncheon on how technology is constantly evolving. The world of telecommunications can be very confusing, which is why a company like Mr. Medina’s can turn the confusion into solutions. The Central Florida based company received top 20 honors for technology firms and has earned nearly 4,000 business clients in Central Florida region alone. Mr. Medina’s presentation opened the IREM members' eyes to all the emerging technologies and new trends for 2006.

Date:
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Tour Host:
Gary Bonacci. Property Manager. Casto Lifestyle Properties
Time:
Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. & then we’ll go on our tour after breakfast.
Location: Brio Tuscan Grille – 480 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park
Cost: Members & non-members: $15 if you register by June 19th • Price at the door or if billed is $20

Please join us for this exciting tour of the apartment lofts at Winter Park Village. This building was previously the Dillard’s store that has been redesigned into 58 loft apartments. Our tour guide will give us some background of the conversion of the property along with showing us some model units. This is a great opportunity to see and hear about the behind the scenes daily operations of a mixed use property. We encourage you to bring as many guests as you would like. Below is just a little inside look at the new Winter Park Village!!

You now have the ability to register and pay for your meeting reservations online through our Web site at www.irem60.org. On the home page, near the bottom, there is a link that will take you to the upcoming event. Click on that and follow the instructions. An automatic email will be sent to you as a receipt of your reservation and sent to the chapter administrator notifying us of your reservation. If we have other events that will necessitate reservations, this will also be available for your use. We’re excited that this new benefit has been instituted which will make things a little easier for you to be a part of IREM events.

REGISTER & PAY ON-LINE NOW – www.irem60.org

Do you have a self-marketing program in place to promote your IREM credential to prospective clients and employers? To help you make the most of your CPM or ARM credential and differentiate yourself in the marketplace, IREM has revised and updated the CPM/ARM Guides to Self-Promotion. These guides outline effective self-promotion tactics that you can easily incorporate into your business practices at minimal cost. Simple tactics such as using “CPM” or “ARM” after your name in all your business communications and highlighting your IREM credential during new business pitches will help you maximize your professional advantage.

To view the updated guides, login to the Member Services section of the IREM Web site and visit the CPM/ARM Guides to Self-Promotion page.

Become an Associate Member!

If you are a real estate professional, explore IREM's Associate Membership Program! Join IREM and take advantage of numerous member benefits, including discounts on courses, publications, and other invaluable resources. For more information please visit the following link.

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