President's Message

Dear members,

It’s my privilege and honor to serve as your president in the coming year. Having just attended the Education Conference inScottsdale,Arizona, I am reminded of all the great things this organization does to support all of us in our careers. I am proud to be a member of IREM and am moved to be in the company of such bright and dedicated professionals from around the world.

Highlights from this year’s conference included some exciting new developments. A new certification program was approved from commercial site managers who manage a portfolio of 20,000 – 120,000 square feet of property. This program will mirror the existing ARM certification program currently available to residential practitioners.

It was also determined that there should be a single code of ethics for both the CPM and ARM members, to hold all designated members of the Institute to the same ethical standards. A draft of the new code has been created and will be posted on the IREM Web site for review and comment before being finalized.

Major upgrades to the IREM Web site are also planned for the coming year. As a part of this re-design, IREM FIRST will be enhanced to become a more valuable resource available to you. As a repository of useful knowledge related to our industry, there are new ideas being developed to assist you with industry related issues. I invite you to log-on to IREM FIRST if it has been a while, to refresh yourself on the resources available to you here.

I look forward to the coming year and to working with all of you so that together we can enjoy meaningful chapter experiences.

Enthusiastically,

Ann Reisch
President, Chapter 60

 News

Invoices for membership dues will be going out mid December. CPM & Candidates - $185;Ocalaarea CPM & Candidates are $150; ARM $70; AMO HQ & Branches - $55. Invoices will be due by 1/1/06 and considered late as of 1/31/06. A membership data update form will be included, so we can get the latest information for our Web site directory.

Welcome to Rob Sidwell with Florida Land Partners as a new CPM candidate. Carol (Robin) Luger fromGainesvilleis our newest Student Member.

Welcome to Linda Wheeler, CPM has moved fromGreenville,SCto our Chapter.

Congratulations to Carlos Palmer who was the winner of the Free RES201 course drawing that was done after booth attendees from the AAGO Trade Show entered their business card for eligibility.

Through membership donations, our chapter contributed $2,125.00 to the IREM Foundation that was used exclusively for the Katrina & Rita hurricane relief efforts. Thank you to all our members who acted on this national disaster relief fundraiser that helped many of our members of IREM in those affected areas of the country.

We are currently looking for someone who has an interest in our educational programs to serve as the VP Education. This position will help coordinate the delivery of the educational offerings scheduled forOrlandoin the coming year. To learn more, please contact Ann Reisch at 407-926-8275 or areisch@earthlink.net

 IREM National News

2005 Member-Get-A-Member Program Generates 913 New Members!

Thanks to the hard work of all our recruiters, the 2005 Member-Get-A-Member Rewards Program generated 913 new members! Our 913 new recruits included 510 CPM Candidates, 234 ARM Members, 168 Associate Members and one AMO firm. Congratulations to chapter 60’s very own Robin Stinson, CPM who was one of the top 25 recruiters – each recruiter won a $500 American Express Gift Cheque.

 Peers Toast Gary Salzman as tops in  legal field

Congratulations to Chapter 60’s very own Friend of IREM, Gary Salzman, who has been recognized for client advocacy, honesty, and professionalism by the Orlando Business Journal. Salzman, a shareholder in GrayRobinson, received the most nominations in Orlando Business Journal’s 2005 Best of the Bar competition- almost all of which were made by attorneys outside his firm.
For the complete article, click here.

 Ocala/Gainesville Members

Our members in the Ocala and Gainesville area are reminded that a seat on our chapter's board is reserved for them and a portion of the dues you pay each year are allocated to be used for events in your area, such as a lunch, social or educational event. If you'd like to be considered for the seat, or to coordinate an event, please contact Chapter President Ann Reisch, CPM.

 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.

No new listings this month, but we are featuring the following job listed in Monster.com, as they specify that a CPM designation is a plus!

PROPERTY MANAGER- OPERATIONS/ACCOUNTING- Orlando

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

 Featured Friend of IREM

Scott McCurdy- Coastal Reconstruction, Inc.

Coastal Reconstruction Inc is a general contractor specializing in fire, wind, and water restoration of any type. We have over 25 years of experience in theSoutheastern United States. Our field of expertise is insurance claims, working with the owner to create a detailed scope of work and assist in negotiating the settlement of the claim with your insurance company. We are a "One call does all" company and can also assist you in any type of repair, no matter how small or large. We are looking to establish a long-lasting relationship and service all of your reconstruction needs when they arise. We are currently licensed in the following states, withFloridabeing our home:Mississippi,Alabama,Louisiana,Georgia,Tennessee,Kentucky, North andSouth Carolina.  Call us when disaster strikes!

 IREM Friends List

 Calendar of Events

 Highlights from the November  Conference inScottsdale

IREM Governing Council

More than 600 IREM Members convened inScottsdale,Arizonafor the IREM Education Conference, November 17-19, to experience "An Oasis of Opportunities." Conference attendees explored opportunities to conduct IREM business, expand their professional development, and network.

IREM Identifies Technology as Top Item on Industry Agenda

During the Governing Council session, 2006 IREM President Fred Prassas, CPM highlighted IREM's scanning initiatives in 2005 and re-capped the top four business challenges cited by our members:

1. Technology
2. Workforce Development
3. Business Competition
4. Risk Management.

Governing Councilors were asked to prioritize these issues. Technology was voted as the most important issue facing the real estate management industry. The prioritization of these business challenges will shape IREM's future programming.

IREM Members: For more information on these issues and to download a press release on these initiatives to send to your local media, login with your username and password on the IREM Web site and download the press release.

More Conference Highlights Available on IREM Web Site!

For additional highlights on keynote speakers, education sessions, professional development opportunities, networking events and more, view the conference highlights page.

Orlandogroup inScottsdale

 IREM/CCIM Joint Conference in 2006

Plan ahead and join in on the fun next year - IREM will partner with CCIM to produce a joint conference inTampa,Floridaon October 20-21, 2006. We look forward to seeing you all there, since it is in our backyard!

 Annual Installation Dinner

Installation of 2006 Officers - Fred Peirce, Sec/Treas., Pedro Vermales, President-elect, and Ann Reisch, President

November 8th was chapter 60’s annual Installation Dinner at The Westin Grand Bohemian. The night consisted of an enjoyable ambiance; exceptional food; upbeat entertainment; and the opportunity to mingle and reconnect with friends.

The center piece for each table at the dinner consisted of a bouquet of stars. The stars represent the new Star Recognition Program which National has enacted in order to recognize the accomplishments of each chapter, and to encourage each chapter to formulate more goals.

A special thanks to all of the following members who have graciously committed to the following leadership positions in 2006:

• Ann Reisch- President
• Pedro Vermales - President-elect
• Fred Peirce - Secretary / Treasurer
• VP Membership - Pedro Vermales & Eddie Lisboa
• VP Programs - Stephanie Dasher
• ARM Representatives -Kevin Grail& Kendra Alves
• Friends Chair - Bruce Wallick
• Income/Expense Chair - Scott Pollock
• Legislative Chair - Lou Nimkoff
• Minority Outreach Chair - Stephanie Dasher
• Newsletter Chair - Monica Perez
• Public Relations Chair - Gloria Dowling
• Technology Chair - Lou Nimkoff
• Golf Tournament Chair - Scott Pollock

The dinner was a great way to end such a productive year and to keep everyone excited for what’s to come in 2006.

Meridythe Kanaga, Chapter Administrator & Scott Pollock, President

Lou Nimkoff presenting Scott Pollock, CPM of the Year Award

 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 12/1/05

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

116
37
41
6
16
33
2
10
261

 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,FL32703-4857
Attn:Meridythe Kanaga, CPM, LCAM

admin@irem-centralfl.org

Tel: 407.862.2292, ext. 1004
Fax: 407.862.1819

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