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IREM 8 E-Newsletter
Greetings!
Welcome to Quick KeyNotes, an e-newsletter published by the Institute of Real Estate Management Greater Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Chapter No. 8. All events for the upcoming months will be published in Quick KeyNotes.
2010 Chapter 8 dues invoices will be mailed this week. Remember, you must pay both local (Chapter 8) and national (IREM Headquarters in Chicago) dues in order to maintain your designation or to be a member of IREM. If you don't receive your dues invoice by next week, please contact me at irem8dc@verizon.net.
Jean Collins
Executive Director
IREM Chapter 8
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A Message from Chapter 8 President
Well I must admit the year went by just as every president who preceded me said it would--in a blink! I avoided the presidency for ten years, having concerns for the level of commitment required, in addition to a fear of public speaking. But I can honestly tell you that both are surmountable by anyone--even me--even you!
Part of the reason it is so much easier than anticipated is our fabulous Executive Director, Jean. To say she makes it easy is like saying the Empire State Building is a large building ... I cannot thank her enough.
Another reason it is so manageable is the dedication of the wonderful people who serve on our Executive Council/ Board of Directors. At every turn I was provided with all the support I needed, and seeing their faces in the audience at the meetings made it feel like I was talking to friends and co-workers, instead of public speaking to strangers. I find my new level of comfort with speaking in public (I still feel like bolting, but I don't) has helped me professionally during business presentations and as an instructor with IREM.
So, my fifteen minutes of fame are up! Would I do it again? Yup. Would I recommend it for others? Absolutely. Get involved. As a Board member, and especially as Chapter President, you can push for those things that are important to the Chapter, to IREM, and to the industry--to YOU. Also, active participation in the Chapter is a key marker when IREM National is auditioning for new IREM instructors or people to fill regional or national positions. Both open up exciting challenges and opportunities to travel nationally and internationally as an IREM ambassador!
Thank you again for the opportunity to serve as IREM Chapter 8's 2009 President. I enjoyed every minute of it!
Bill Lehan, CPM®, ARM®, RPA, LEED AP
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| NOVEMBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING--
Installation of 2010 Officers & Directors and Annual Awards Celebration
Chapter 8's November meeting marked the changing of the leadership of the chapter at our Installation of Officers and Directors for 2010 and Annual Awards Celebration. Members gathered at Sequoia Restaurant in Georgetown on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 to celebrate the many achievements of the 2009 Executive Council/Board of Directors with Bill Lehan as Chapter President. We welcomed Lynn Kiley, 2010 Chapter 8 President, and her leadership team. Region 3 Vice President Todd Willett was on hand to perform the Installation of the 2010 Officers, as well as give an IREM update.
Chapter 8 Executive Council/Board of Directors
Chapter President
........... Lynn Kiley, CPM®
President-Elect/Vice President, Finance & Legislation
........... Astrid Steinhilber, CPM®
Vice President, Education
........... Wayne Tyler, CPM®
Vice President, Member Services
........... Amanda Breziner, CPM®
Vice President, Admissions
........... Afi Edim, CPM®,
Vice President, Communications
........... Jennifer Francioli, CPM®
Vice President, Programs
........... Renee Gibbs, CPM®
Vice President, ARM®
........... David Barton, CPM®, ARM®
Vice President, Friends of IREM
........... Kathryn Clement, CPM®
Immediate Past President/Vice President,
Strategic Planning and Director of Education
Bill Lehan, CPM®
Director, Strategic Planning
........... Judy Agee, CPM®
Director, Strategic Planning
........... John Whitt, CPM®
Director, Strategic Planning, Director, Friends of IREM
........... Dan Orcutt, CPM®
Director, Admissions
........... Solomon Bickersteth, CPM®-Candidate, ARM®
Director, ARM®
........... Anthony Faircloth, ARM®
Director, Member Services
........... Jamie Weber, CPM®-Candidate
Director, Programs
........... Dave Peterson, CPM®
Also at this meeting, deserving members were recognized with Chapter awards for 2009. Congratulations to the following award recipients:
2009 Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Judy Agee, CPM
with Dan Orcutt, CPM, 2008 Recipient
2009 Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Caroline Kruger, CPM
with Dan Orcutt, CPM, 2008 Recipient
2009 Leo David Education Award Recipient
Jennifer Francioli, CPM
with Connie Patterson Norris, CPM, 2008 Recipient
2009 W. Donald Calomiris Humanitarian Award Recipient
Astrid Steinhilber, CPM
with Bill Lehan, CPM, 2008 Recipient
2009 CPM Candidate of the Year Award Recipient
Solomon Bickersteth, ARM
with Jennifer Francioli, CPM, 2008 Recipient
2009 CPM of the Year Award Recipient
Wayne Tyler, CPM
with Judy Agee, CPM, 2008 Recipient
Congratulations to all
Award Winners!!
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Two scholarships were awarded during the evening. The John N. Gallagher Scholarship was presented by Jack Gallagher himself to Queen Laney, ARM and Kriszen Williams with Jones Lang LaSalle. They will use these scholarships to further their IREM education. Congratulations!!
Queen Laney, ARM with Jack Gallagher, CPM
Kriszen Williams with Jones Lang LaSalle
with Jack Gallagher, CPM
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Also at this meeting, a check was presented to Special Olympics of the District of Columbia in the amount of $9,500. This represented proceeds from our annual IREM 8 Golf Tournament that was held June 22, 2009. On hand to accept the donation was Executive Director of DC Special Olympics Steve Hocker and Marketing Director Melinda Dee.
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Chapter 8's newest ARM member was pinned and presented with his certificate. Congratulations to Steven Rill with UIP Property Management!
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And finally, thank you to Friends of IREM EMCOR Services/Combustioneer (Eric Odinski and Rob Clark) and Schindler Elevator Corp. (Meg Lauridsen) for presenting their THREE MINUTES OF FAME at this meeting!
This was a great meeting!
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IREM's Holiday Party
Tonight!
Join your colleagues from IREM Chapters 8, 77 and 92 for IREM's Holiday Party! This year's event is hosted by Northern Virginia Chapter 77. Don't miss a great kick-off to the holiday season with food stations, cocktails, and door prizes!
Thursday, December 3, 2009Crystal City Marriott1999 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
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USO
OPERATION CARE PACKAGE
COME ON OUT AND PARTICIPATE!!
Back in October, IREM 8 members, our Friends of IREM from Allied Barton and FEA, along with friends and family helped "stuff" over 6,500 camo-packs for our troops overseas with Operation Care Package at the USO, Ft. Belvoir, VA.
Since 1941, in partnership with the Department of Defense, the USO has offered respite to US service members on the home front and overseas in the way of lounges, clubs, shows and care packages. The USO currently runs 135 centers worldwide staffed mostly by volunteers.
The packs, put together in assembly line fashion, contained donated items such as: shaving cream, toothbrushes and paste, safety razors and sun screen. This was such a huge success for us that WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN!!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
10:00am - NOON
Please contact Astrid Steinhilber as soon as possible if you are interested in helping out with this GREAT CAUSE!
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SAVE THE DATE -
IREM's Annual Industry Forecast Meeting & Vendor Blender
(NEW in 2010!!)
Please SAVE THE DATE for our Region's most anticipated and well-attended event of the year - our annual Industry Forecast Meeting! This is a joint meeting with Chapters 8, 77 and 92 that saw well over 250 local property managers in attendance last year.
Instead of relying on headlines and speculation about the impact the economy will have on your properties and the local real estate market, come hear from experts in each market about what they know and how YOU should prepare for 2010 and beyond!
NEW in 2010!!! - After our business meeting, plan on staying for an open bar cocktail reception and VENDOR BLENDER! Enjoy food, drinks and showcases from our Friends of IREM of Chapters 8, 77 and 92. This is a great way to kick-off 2010 and a can't-miss meeting.
Thursday, January 19, 2010
Industry Forecast Meeting
3:00 - 4:30pm
Vendor Blender/Cocktail Reception
4:30 - 6:00pm
Bethesda North Marriott
Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
North Bethesda, MD 20852
**FRIENDS OF IREM**
RESERVE YOUR SPONSORSHIP TABLE NOW FOR OUR FIRST EVER VENDOR BLENDER!
HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE FIRST TWENTY-FIVE (25) SPONSORS TO RESERVE YOUR DISCOUNTED FEE OF ONLY $400.00:
- Two (2) tickets to the Event (valued at $300)
- Table Space to Set up Display
- Cocktail Reception/Open Bar After Meeting
- Signage at the Event
- Recognition from the Podium at the Meeting
- Listing in Newsletters of all Three Chapters
Table reservations are filling fast -
Register NOW to reserve your spot!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION ON OUR VENDOR BLENDER
MORE INFORMATION AND CHAPTER MEMBER REGISTRATION MATERIALS TO COME SOON! |
| IREM 8 Golf Tournament
Benefitting Special Olympics of D.C.
SAVE THE DATE for 2010!!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Country Club of Fairfax
Watch for registration information!
Click here to see all photos from the 2009 Tournament! |
| Chapter 8 WANTS YOU!!
In order for IREM Chapter 8 to be successful, it takes the efforts of many members and friends. There are many Officer and Director positions that must be filled, as well as numerous committees that must be chaired and staffed.
Please click the link below to see a full list of committees that includes a brief description of their function. If you have an interest in becoming more involved and serving on a committee, please contact Jean Collins at 301/353-0455 or at irem8dc@verizon.net.
Serving on a committee is a great way for you to become more involved in your Chapter and help us all reach our goals! Please consider one or more of these great opportunities!
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Xerox is Doing Something Cool This Holiday Season!!!
Send a card to a soldier currently serving in Iraq.....
CLICK HERE to pick out a thank you card that Xerox Corporation will print and send to a soldier currently serving in Iraq. You can't designate who gets it, but it will go to a member of the Armed Services. HOW AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone to send a card to these dedicated young men and women. It is FREE and it only takes a second. Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers are there and we need to let them know we haven't forgotten about them!
Thank you for taking the time to support our troops!!
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IREM Region 3 Education
Educational offerings completed for 2009. Stay tuned for 2010 schedule!
Contact Carol Walker, Region 3 Administrator
301-948-6234 or iremchapter77@aol.com for a copy of the 2010 Region 3 Education calendar or for more information.
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Attention Candidates -
Earn IREM's ACoM Certification!
 Did
you know that you may have already completed the education requirements
for becoming an Accredited Commercial Manager (ACoM)? That means all you have to do to become an ACoM is pass the ACoM Certification Exam and send in your ACoM application!
The
ACoM certification is a perfect stepping-stone to the CPM designation
and gives you increased market visibility and credibility with
employers and clients, plus the prestige and recognition that comes
with holding an IREM credential.
Ready to get started? Click Here for information on the ACoM Certification Exam.
Region 3 Education will be offering the ACoM Certification Exam in early 2010. For more information on this certification and other offerings from Region 3 Education, contact Carol Walker, Region 3 Administrator, at walkerinmd@aol.com.
Need another copy of the ACoM application? Download one online or contact IREM Customer Relations at 800-837-0706, ext. 4650 or custserv@irem.org.
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Green Resources from IREM
Sustainable Real Estate
Management Course
(SRM001)
Learn cost-effective, common sense
solutions for going green!
A Practical Guide to Green
Real Estate ManagementWritten by: John Klein, JDM Associates, with Alison Drucker and Kirk VizzierSustainability Knowledge CenterVisit IREMFIRST.org to access additional resources!
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REFER NEW MEMBERS with the 2010 MEMBER-GET-A-MEMBER PROGRAM!......
Join the Winner's Circle and you could WIN $2, 010!!
When you refer a member....
...YOU WIN! - by being entered in the Member-Get-A-Member Rewards Program. All it takes is ONE! Just ONE new membership application with your name listed as the referring member gives you a chance to win the cash grand reward! Really - previous winners referred only ONE new member!
GRAND REWARD
$2,010 - Make just one referral and you'll be entered in a drawing for this grand prize!
TOP REFERRAL REWARDS
$1,000 - Highest number of referrals
$500 - 2nd and 3rd Highest
$250 - 4th and 5th Highest
$100 - 6th to 15th Highest
MONTHLY REWARDS
$100 - five monthly drawings ... all it takes is ONE referral in a month to be entered to win!
...YOUR COLLEAGUE WINS! - by becoming part of the IREM community and having immediate access to all IREM has to offer, as well as being affiliated with the leading organization in the real estate management industry.
... IREM WINS! - by increasing membership, gaining more recognition and influence within the industry, and increasing the presence of professional real estate management. If every current member refers just one new member, IREM's membership will increase by more than 18,000 in 2010!
By investing your time in the growth of IREM...you're investing in a lifetime of better business! See how much it's worth to you.
Refer a Member Today!
(to be eligible for Member-Get-A-Member Rewards, new member applications must be received between October 1, 2009, and September 1, 2010, and list your name as the referring member. Grand and Top Referral Rewards will be announced at IREM's annual meeting in Orlando in October 2010.)
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NEWS FLASH: Dire Predictions for Swine Flu!
IREM Resources Can Help You Be Prepared
Two major health organizations say the HINI (Swine Flu) pandemic could affect a vast portion of the world's population in the coming years. In the U.S., the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that the number of Americans stricken with HINI could reach 20 to 40 percent of the population over the next two years!
As employers as well as managers of buildings in which millions of people live, work and shop, IREM Members are in a key position to support efforts to contain the outbreak. To help maximize your preparedness to handle a possible outbreak - both in your immediate workplace and at the properties you manage - a Swine Flu Resources page in the Risk Management Center of IREMFIRST has direct links to various informative external websites on the subject plus information developed by IREM. We will continue to keep you updated and suggest that you visit the Resources page regularly for additional information.
CLICK HERE to access the Resources Page. 
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 Hurricane Season is Here!
IREM has Resources to
Help with Disasters
Are you prepared to deal effectively with a hurricane??....If not, IREM can help!
CLICK HERE to access an excerpt on hurricanes and hurricane preparedness drawn from the best-selling IREM publication Before Disaster Strikes: Developing an Emergency Procedures Manual, Third Edition. It describes:
- The nature and scope of hurricanes
- Areas and properties at risk
- Hurricane-proofing a property
- What to do during a hurricane
- What to do after a hurricane
IREM also held an enlightening Webinar on hurricanes and hurricane preparedness presented by IREM Member Paul White, CPM. To access a free recording of the Webinar, CLICK HERE. To download, follow the prompt and enter coupon code siddit in the credit card information screen during the registration process. The price will then change to $0.
For more information and to order Before Disaster Strikes: Developing an Emergency Procedures Manual, CLICK HERE.
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Don't know the Answer??...
"Ask the Expert" on IREMFIRST.org
Do
you have a specific question about real estate management but you're
having a difficult time finding the right answer? Have you browsed
online, asked a colleague, or even searched the various IREMFIRST.org Knowledge Centers all to no avail? No problem... simply "Ask the Expert", an exclusive, members-only benefit on IREMFIRST.org. Each of our twelve IREMFIRST.org Knowledge Centersfeatures specially-chosen experts who are available to provide reliable
and accurate advice on anything from affordable housing and risk
management to sustainability and troubled properties. To find an expert, simply log-in to IREMFIRST.org, then browse the Knowledge Centers and click on the "Ask the Expert" box.Save
time by eliminating fruitless searching. No matter how complicated or
detailed your question is, there's an expert available to help you find
the answers you need!
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IREM Tech Helpline
Get Support for your Technology Issues with a Discounted Subscription to the Tech Helpline!
Take advantage of this exclusive IREM member benefit and get unlimited expert tech support for just $199 per year.
Services include:
Diagnosis and repair of computer hardware and software issues.
- Providing instruction for installing and configuring new hardware and software.
- Shopping advice for hardware, software and services.
- Basic instruction with major software applications.
- Recommendations for upgrades, updates and backup technology.
- Advice for performance optimization.
- Troubleshooting network issues.
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Are You Willing to be a CPM Mentor?
CPM Members -- are you willing to be a mentor to a CPM Candidate? This would involve helping them with the CPM process. Please email Jean Collins at irem8dc@verizon.net and let her know if you'd be willing to be paired with a Candidate in our chapter. Thank you in advance for your participation!
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Chapter Web Site Up and Running!
Chapter 8's Web Site -- www.irem8.org -- is up and running!
Check out IREM 8's web site for upcoming events and registration flyers. You can register for the upcoming events online! Visit the site today!
NEW TO THE WEB SITE -- Job Openings!! Click here to see current job openings that have been submitted.
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Chapter 8 Financial Records
Chapter 8's Financials are available and open for review by any dues-paying member. To request a copy, please contact Jean Collins at irem8dc@verizon.net. | |
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Thank you Friends for 2009!
A few categories are still open for the Friends of IREM program for 2009. Contact Dan Orcutt for more information at dan.orcutt@cbre.com.
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2009 Officers and Directors
of Chapter 8
OFFICERS
President
Bill Lehan, CPM
President-Elect, VP, Finance
Lynn Kiley, CPM
VP, Admissions
Amanda Breziner, CPM
VP, ARM
David Barton, CPM, ARM
VP, Communications
Renee Gibbs, CPM
VP, Education
Astrid Mabry Steinhilber, CPM
VP, Programs
Toni Beverly, CPM
VP, Member Services
Wayne Tyler, CPM
Immediate Past President and
VP, Friends
Dan Orcutt, CPM
DIRECTORS
Caroline Kruger, CPM
Judy Agee, CPM
John Whitt, CPM
Jennifer Francioli, CPM
Anthony Faircloth, Candidate, ARM
Solomon Bickersteth, Candidate, ARM
Kathryn Clement, CPM
David Peterson, CPM
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