 IREM's February Luncheon
Friday, February 18, 2011
11:30 Registration- Networking
12:00 noon Luncheon Meeting
1:30 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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While economists have announced that the recession is officially over, Friday's luncheon speaker Peter Ingersoll notes that enormous structural imbalances in the financial markets - specifically the commercial real estate markets - can move suddenly, "Like tectonic plates deep under the ocean, sweeping unwary investors out to sea."
Avoiding such a catastrophe and, better yet, prospering in 2011 and beyond, is the impetus behind Ingersoll's extensively researched handbook: Real Estate Tsunami Survivor's Guide-Prospering in Today's Financial Storm. This blunt, plain-talking guide outlines how to safely approach investing in commercial real estate in the current distressed market but is really for anyone who wants to better understand the crash of 2005-2007, the subsequent Great Debt Implosion, how it affects every aspect of American life, and most especially what it means for future commercial investment in real estate.
Ingersoll offers specific advice on investing in today's volatile economy, punctuating key points with jokes, stories, and metaphors that "will either make you laugh or make you want to call your elected officials and scream"
Ingersoll has 25 years experience as a trust officer, investment banker, builder/developer, and commercial real estate broker. A registered investment advisor and CCIM designee, he creates treasure maps for investors to safely navigate the treacherous investment waters of commercial real estate. The CEO of Safe Harbour Equity, Inc. and the vice chair of the California Self Storage Association, he serves on the board of directors of the Northern California chapter of CCIM. A regular columnist on distressed commercial real estate for The Registry Real Estate Journal, he is a passionate and outspoken presenter on the structural risks embedded in the fabric of our financial system.
Ingersoll will be signing copies of his book following the meeting. They will be for sale for $39.95.
Carnelian By The Bay
One Ferry Plaza (Behind the Ferry Building
BART: Embarcadero
Valet Parking on Site $10
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IREM SF honors its volunteers
Nearly 100 chapter members joined outgoing President Liz Walker and Regional Vice President Shannon Alter in honoring outgoing and incoming chapter leaders at the Annual Holiday Luncheon held at the City Club in San Francisco.
Several special awards were also presented:
CPM of the Year Chet Fitzell of Eugene Burger Management Corp. receives the 2010 award for his contributions as Legislative Chair and member of the Board of Directors. Also pictured are 2010 President Liz Walker and Awards Committee Chair James Kilroy.
Mather Eldred, left, was honored for his work with the new IREM Young Professionals (IYP) group. IYP holds mixers in conjunction with several of the local courses. Mather works for Cushman Wakefield at 425 Market St in SF. Kilroy is his supervisor.
Maureen Murphy of Westlake Realty Group in San Mateo was honored as ARM of the Year. Maureen helped organize an offering of the RES201 course which leads to the ARM certification.
Jim Cantrell, CPM and Ron Harris, CPM, both former chapter presidents and owners of Cantrell Harris & Associates, were honored as the Accredited Management Organization (AMO) of the Year. Jim is the chapter's course instructor and has been active in generating new ARM designees.
 Margo Foster, CPM (right) presents Friend of the Year honors to Damon Conn, representing Anderson Group International. The Friend is a restoration management firm that was recognized for its contributions to chapter meetings and the golf tournament. AGI's contacts are JoAnn Dean and Bill Weber. Their website is: www.goagi.com. |
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Save The Date!
Property Operations Trk 2
April 25-28, 2011
IREM Luncheon April 15, 2011 Lead Paint Seminar April 15, 2011 |
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New Luncheon Meeting Site
Chapter luncheons have moved to Carnelian By The Bay, a newly remodeled facility on the Ferry Plaza, behind the Ferry Building in San Francisco. The site was formerly the World Trade Center.
On site valet parking is only $10. |
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New Jobs Bank postings
Check out the latest postings to the IREM SF Jobs Bank, including positions in San Francisco and San Jose.
Click here for details. |
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Legislative Update
Members of the Chapter's legislative Committee are constantly monitoring local, state and federal issues impacting commerical real estate.
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Welcome New Friends of IREM
Phone: 650-670-2110
Ryan Rusler
Paul Russo
510-489-4760
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Volunteers Needed
Chapter activities and programs are dependent on volunteers to keep them fresh and relevent. Committee service is a great way to network and learn more about the business. To check out the many chapter committees, click here. |
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