President's Message

Dear Members,

It's hard to believe that it is already March and Spring is just around the corner. One of the goals that our chapter established for itself nearly six months ago was to take an active role in heightening awareness of IREM and its credentials to those with whom we do business. Overwhelmingly, our membership has expressed a desire to see more promotion of the IREM organization and its designations so that more owners, investors and employers understand the value of the IREM credentials. It is hoped that with this increased awareness, they will actively seek out the services of our credentialed members which will lead to better business opportunities for all of us.

With this in mind, I want to alert you to be on the lookout for our local advertising campaign that will be running in the Orlando Business Journal in the coming months. We are scheduled to have island size ads (one size below full page) included in the April 7, July 7, September 1 publications as well as an ad in the special commercial real estate insert in October that is included in all of the business journals statewide! We hope that you see these ads, like them, and feel they help promote IREM so that others recognize the value of hiring its members.

On another note, as we look forward to our future plans, we have also made arrangements for our chapter to participate in a new community service program this year. On Saturday, September 23rd, all interested members of our chapter will have the opportunity to spend the morning working on a Habitat for Humanity house that is under construction. Please mark your calendars to save the date as it is sure to be a lot of fun! While we do not yet know exactly what we will be asked to do, we know that there are opportunities for all of us with varying levels of skills! Please look for additional details as the date draws nearer and I hope you will join us for a morning of fellowship and fun!

As always, if you have other ideas for us to consider that would make your membership in our chapter more meaningful, please do not hesitate to contact me or any other member of the board. We always love your input and ideas!

Enthusiastically,
Ann Reisch
President, Chapter 60

 Space is still available!

Time is running out to register for the following classes:

• Operations I (MKL405, HRS 402) -Orlando3/13 - 3/16
• Ethics -Jacksonville3/22

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

 Wine Tasting Social

Tuesday - March 14, 2006 - 5:00 to 7:00 PM

Reservation deadline Friday, March 10th
Cost - $10.00 - Includes hors d'oeuvres & wine sampling

Tim's Wine Market
1223 N. Orange Avenue,Orlando
Meeting/Party Room
Across fromLakeIvanhoe

Free parking is limited along theOrange Avenue, but there is plenty of parking in Lake Highland Event Parking lot near the corner of Orange & Alden Rd. Turn on Alden, cross the railroad tracks & turn right into the parking lot. There is additional parking at theCityParkjust south of the Market onLakeIvanhoe. All are very close walking distance.

CANDIDATES: Attendance will count towards your two meeting per year minimum requirement.

Reservations: Call, email or fax name & number of attendees - 407-862-2292 ext. 1004
Fax: 407-862-1819 or email: admin@irem-centralfl.org

 Featured Job Listing

Don't forget that the chapter hosts a Jobs Available section on our Web site at: http://www.irem60.org/jobs.cfm.

Date: 02/06/06
Company: Asset Management
Address:501 South New York Avenue
City:Winter Park
State:Florida
Zip: 32789

National Real Estate Investment Company seeks experienced partnership accountant in their Winter Park Office. Candidates should have minimum three years of experience in partnership real estate accounting, preferably in multi-property portfolios with GAAP and /or SEC reporting experience. Position would be responsible for consolidating individual property results, preparing partnership level financial statements and coordinating annual audits and tax returns. Accounting Degree required, CPA preferred. Need expert level MS Excel skills. Yardi/Argus experience a plus. Significant growth opportunity. Please send resume and salary history to: Asset Management, 501 S.New York Avenue,Winter Park,FL32789. Or fax to (407) 949-0912

Apply for this job

If you publish Help Wanted ads, don't forget to specify CPM or ARM "Required" or "Preferred", if applicable.

 Featured Friend of IREM

CAC-CE Commercial Air Conditioning, Inc. and Electric

We at CAC-CE distinguish ourselves by restricting our practice to the business community ofCentral Floridaand by exceeding our client's expectations. We offer services such as preventive maintenance on all types and makes of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation equipment. Additionally, we are pleased to make available our fleet of bucket trucks for sign, security, and pole light repair/maintenance.

An innovator in reporting and tracking methods, our open ended solutions allow for full integration with our client's data management systems. In addition to many of our own systems and processes CAC-CE can partner with your IT Team to develop custom solutions or variants to meet your needs. CAC-CE believes the more a client understands their systems/assets the more effective the service relationship can be.

Celebrating our 30th anniversary under the same ownership; CAC-CE strives to provide the highest level of service to our customers. For more information on how CAC-CE can assist your business in any air conditioning or electrical issues, please contact us at 407-339-8559.

 IREM Friends List

 Calendar of Events

 Governing Council Applications Due
 March 22nd!

IREM's governing council is the highest decision-making authority in the Institute and its elected members participate in leadership at the highest level as the voice of the membership at large. Some of the activities of this governing body include approving the annual budget, setting Institute policies, and approving member programs and services. Councilors actively participate in the leadership of IREM and are required to attend the council meetings which are held during each national meeting. Applications are solicited in the first quarter of each year. The election of Councilors takes place at the fall IREM Education Conference and new Councilors take office as of January 1 of the following year. If you would like to submit an application, please contact Ann Reisch for additional information.

 News

Congratulations toHeatherHarbor, ARM fromGainesvilleon her 10th anniversary of being an ARM.

Welcome to Wendy Touchette ARM who moved fromRhode Islandto our chapter.

Welcome to our newest Friend of IREM - Land Scapes of Central Florida. Bill Collester, a familiar name to many of us and a previous FRIEND, is back inCentral Florida. His phone is 321-388-3826 or for more information visit our website at irem60.org.

Congratulations to Stephanie Dasher who became the proud mother of Justin Michael Ingram who was born on January 31st. He weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz. and was 21" long. Mother and son are doing very well.

 Don't miss out on the opportunity to
 receive an IREM scholarship

Deadlines are quickly approaching!

In recognition of the importance of education to the enhancement of the industry, the IREM Foundation is a major provider of scholarships for the real estate management profession. The intent of the scholarship program is to reach out to and assist those who are interested in pursuing an education in real estate management. The IREM Foundation has scholarships available for students at all levels, from those currently in college, to those wishing to achieve an IREM credential. The IREM Foundation's scholarship programs are designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education, permitting the recipients to devote more time to pursuing their academic goals and advancing their leadership skills.

For more information visit the following link:
IREM Scholarships

 Leadership and LegislativeSummit:
 April 22-26, 2006

The Leadership and Legislative Summit inWashington,DCis quickly approaching! Be a part of our Agenda for Action, our vision for the future direction of IREM. Express your ideas about the IREM agenda to your colleagues, to your leadership, and, most importantly, to members of Congress to help advance the state of the real estate management industry. Let your voice be heard as IREM descends upon Capitol Hill on April 26.

The conference will be held April 22-26, concluding with Capitol Hill visits on April 26. Sign up now for the Leadership & Legislative Summit. For more information on theSummit, visit the web site.
http://www.irem.org/sec1ins.cfm?sec=conferences&con=2006lls-main.cfm&par=

Be a part of the American political process and cap off yourSummitexperience by participating in the Capitol Hill visits. Registration is required for the Capitol Hill visits. For more information about the issues that will be discussed during the visits, visit the web site:
http://www.irem.org/sec1ins.cfm?sec=publicpolicy&con=capitol.cfm&par=

 2006 Member-Get-A-Member Campaign

You know all about the great opportunities and benefits that IREM membership has to offer ... spread the word by participating in the 2006 IREM Member-Get-A-Member Campaign!Not only can you grow your professional organization - you also earn the chance to win fabulous rewards!

All it takes is ONE.Every application helps IREM grow. If every member refers just one new member, IREM's membership can grow by 17,000.

Encourage your colleagues and coworkers to apply for IREM Membership - CPM ® Candidate, ARM ®, Associate, Student, Academic or AMO ® - and list your name on the application as the referring member.

• Just oneapplication with your name listed as the referring member enters you into the grand prize drawing for $2,500. (Really! Last year's grand prize winner referred only one member.)
• Furthermore, the top 25 memberswith the most new member referrals will also be rewarded with $500.  (In case of ties, drawings will be held to determine the winners.)

The top 25 recruiters will be recognized and the winner of the grand prize drawing will announced at the 2006 joint IREM ® /CCIM conference this October inTampa,Florida.

To be considered for Member-Get-A-Member rewards, applications with your name listed as the referring member must be received between October 1, 2005, and September 30, 2006.

Login to www.irem.org and go to "Member Services" for more information about the 2006 Member-Get-A-Member Campaign. Questions? E-mail getamember@irem.org .

Create Opportunities. All it takes is one!

 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

Membership Numbers as of 3/1/06

CPM
CPM Candidate/Pending
ARM
AMO HQ
AMO Branch
Associate
Student
Friends
TOTALS

113
36
41
6
16
34
2
10
258

 Important Links

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 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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