Announcing Your 2018-2019 Board of Directors

Voting for ISA's 2018-2019 Board of Directors has ended and we would like to congratulate our recently elected members! Joining the Board of Directors for a three-year term are three new additions, pictured left to right:

Tara Ana Finley, ISA AM

Helen de Rohan, ISA AM

Irene Szylinger, ISA AM

These three members will join the six returning members of the Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 year:

Hughene Acheson, ISA AM
Michelle Conliffe, ISA CAPP
Monica Fidel, ISA CAPP
Perri Guthrie, ISA CAPP
Rob Hittel, ISA CAPP
Fred Winer, ISA CAPP

ISA would like to especially thank our three retiring members who are concluding their term on the board in October, all of whom have generously contributed countless hours of dedicated service to the ISA:

Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP
Suzanne Sellers Houck, ISA CAPP
Terry L. Oldham, ISA AM

Announcing Your 2017-2018 Board of Directors

Voting for ISA's 2017-2018 Board of Directors has ended and we would like to congratulate our three recently elected members.

Joining the Board of Directors for a second 3-year term:

Perri Guthrie, ISA CAPP and Fred Winer, ISA CAPP

Beginning his first 3-year term with the Board of Directors:

Robert Hittel, ISA CAPP

These three members will join the returning members of the Board of Directors for the 2017-2018 year:
Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP
Hughene Acheson, ISA AM
Michelle Conliffe, ISA CAPP
Monica Fidel, ISA CAPP
Suzanne Sellers Houck, ISA CAPP
Terry L. Oldham, ISA AM

ISA would like to specially thank Elise Waters Olonia, ISA AM, who is concluding her term on the board in November, for her significant contributions to ISA and the Board of Directors.

New ISA Board of Directors

We are so pleased to introduce the new ISA Board of Directors, who were officially seated during the ISA Board of Directors meeting in Chicago on Sunday, October 18. Please join us in congratulating them!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT
Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP
Colleyville, Texas

VICE-PRESIDENT
Perri Guthrie, ISA CAPP
Woodside, California

SECRETARY
Karen Rabe, ISA CAPP
Peoria, Arizona

TREASURER
Steve Roach, ISA CAPP
Dayton, Ohio

DIRECTORS

Hughene Acheson, ISA AM
Oakville, Ontario

Marian Aubry, ISA CAPP
Sarasota, Florida

Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg, ISA CAPP
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

Suzanne Sellers Houck, ISA CAPP
La Quinta, California

Fred Winer, ISA CAPP
Baltimore, Maryland

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Joseph M. Jackson, CAE
Chicago, Illinois

ISA would also like to take this opportunity to thank Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg, ISA CAPP, for her hard work and dedication during her two-year term as ISA President. Special thanks are also due to Libby Holloway, ISA CAPP, who retires from the Board after six years of service as an officer and director. Their contributions have been instrumental in the growth and success of the organization!

Newly elected President, Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP, states: "I am honored to be elected President of the Board of Directors for the International Society of Appraisers, by my colleagues and peers. I humbly accept the position which follows in the footsteps of some 'legendary shoes' worn by recent past presidents who have made ISA the premier professional personal property appraisal organization! I intend to continue the path of promoting and educating the public to the importance of hiring credentialed and qualified personal property appraisers, while providing new opportunities for our members' professional growth."

The ISA BOD looks forward to continuing to work hard on behalf of the membership!

ISA Announces Slate of Candidates

We’re pleased to announce the following candidates are running for election to the ISA Board of Directors:

Perri Guthrie, ISA CAPP
Tom Helms, ISA CAPP
Beth Kinstler, ISA CAPP
Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg, ISA CAPP
Fred Winer, ISA CAPP

Special thanks to the Nominating Committee, chaired by Jan Robbins Durr, ISA CAPP, for working diligently to put together this year’s slate. There are three Board positions available, each for a three year term.

This year ISA will again be using an online ballot program, so watch your email late next week for more information.

Best of luck to each candidate!

Announcing the 2013 ISA Board of Directors

Each year, three board members retire and three new board members are seated. This year, because a current Board Member was re-elected for another term, only two Board Members retired from their service to ISA.  We would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of the two outgoing board members, both of whom played a significant role in the growth and direction of the ISA: Terri Ellis, ISA CAPP and Steve Roach, ISA AM. During the annual October Board Meeting in Chicago, the newly elected Board Members were seated and we said good-bye to the two outgoing Board Members.

Please join us in welcoming our newest board members, who are beginning their 3-year terms:

Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP
Libby Holloway, ISA CAPP (re-elected)
Karen Rabe, ISA CAPP

At the close of the meeting, the election of new officers took place. Congratulations to the following:

President:  
Todd Sigety, ISA CAPP (second year of 2-year term)

Vice President:    
Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg, ISA CAPP (1-year Term)

Treasurer:    
Sally Ambrose, ISA CAPP (1-year Term)

Secretary:    
Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP (1-year Term)

Continuing their terms are returning board members:  Aloysia “Nini” Hamalainen, ISA CAPP, Judith Martin, ISA CAPP, and Selma Paul, ISA CAPP.

The Board of Directors continues to work hard on your behalf to ensure that ISA remains the leading international organization for personal property appraisers!

The Results are In

We are pleased to announce the results of the 2012 ISA Board of Directors Election. Three positions were available this year and we are delighted to welcome two new Members as well as a re-elected Member.

Congratulations to ISA’s two newest incoming Board members:

Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP (Colleyville, TX)
Karen Rabe, ISA CAPP (Tucson, AZ)

and to returning Board member:

Libby Holloway, ISA CAPP (Beaufort, SC)


Thank you to all the members who participated in this important process by taking the time to submit your votes.  Also, special thanks to the three local Chicago area members, Ellen Kornhauser, ISA CAPP, GG, Kim Morrison, ISA AM and Cathy Peters, ISA CAPP for coming into the ISA office to supervise the ballot counting process.

Christine, Libby and Karen will become officially seated at the next ISA Board of Directors meeting on October 27 in Chicago. Officer elections will take place at that time, with results to be announced shortly thereafter.

The Generosity of Others

We would like to send a big thank you to the following local Chicago area ISA members, who generously gave up a portion of their Monday afternoon to come into ISA headquarters and count election ballots.

Ellen Kornhauser, ISA CAPP, GG
Kim Morrison, ISA AM
Cathy Peters, ISA CAPP

Thank you, for helping to make this process run so smoothly and efficiently!

Be sure to check out next week’s blog post for the results of 2012 ISA Board of Directors election.

ISA ELECTION REMINDER!

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for returning completed ballots for ISA’s upcoming election is rapidly approaching. Ballots must be postmarked no later than September 7, 2012. Be sure to cast your vote for the candidates running for election to the ISA Board of Directors:

Terri Ellis, ISA CAPP
Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP
Libby Holloway, ISA CAPP
Karen Rabe, ISA CAPP

There are three positions available, each for a three year term. Please be sure to take part in this important process, and vote.

REMINDER TO SUBMIT ISA ELECTION BALLOTS

Ballots for ISA’s upcoming election were mailed to voting members last week! Be sure to check your mail box as these are time sensitive.  The Nominating Committee, chaired by Marian (Mo) Aubry, ISA CAPP, worked diligently putting together this year’s slate. There are three Board positions available, each for a three year term.

We’re pleased to announce the following candidates are running for election to the ISA Board of Directors:

Terri Ellis, ISA CAPP
Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP
Libby Holloway, ISA CAPP
Karen S. Rabe, ISA CAPP

Please participate in this important process. Be sure to vote and return your completed ballot, postmarked no later than September 7, 2012.

Best of luck to each candidate!

ISA Announces Slate of Candidates

We’re pleased to announce the following candidates are running for election to the ISA Board of Directors:

Terri Ellis, ISA CAPP
Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP
Libby Holloway, ISA CAPP
Karen Rabe, ISA CAPP

Special thanks to the Nominating Committee, chaired by Marian “Mo” Aubry, ISA CAPP, for working diligently to put together this year’s slate. There are three Board positions available, each for a three year term.

Ballots will be mailed to all voting members near the end of July. Please participate in this important process – be sure to vote and return your completed ballot by the September 7th due date.

Best of luck to each candidate!

Final Reminder: Call for Nominations

Have you submitted your nominations for the upcoming ISA Board of Directors election?

Nominations or letters of intent and a resume are due to Marian “Mo” Aubry, ISA CAPP by this Friday, June 15!

There are three vacancies which must be filled, and we are seeking candidates who will lead and inspire our membership. Each vacant position is for a three-year term. The ISA Board meets four times a year, two via conference call and two are in person, with one taking place at the annual conference and the other in Chicago at ISA headquarters.

If you are looking to lead and to become more involved within ISA, this is the perfect opportunity.

Please contact:
Marian “Mo”, Aubry ISA CAPP
Chair, Nominating Committee
941-921-4237 or 941-544-6806
Marianaubryappraisals@comcast.net

Call for Nominations – Reminder!

A reminder the Nominating Committee is accepting applications from members wishing to be considered for the ISA Board of Directors.  Three vacancies must be filled and we are seeking candidates who will lead and inspire our membership. Each vacant position is for a three-year term.

The ISA Board meets four times a year, two via conference call and two are in person, with one taking place at the annual conference and the other in Chicago at ISA headquarters. If you are looking to lead and to become more involved within ISA, this is the perfect opportunity.  Please submit letters of intent along with your resume to Marian “Mo” Aubry no later than Friday, June 15, 2012.

Please contact:
Marian “Mo”, Aubry ISA CAPP
Chair, Nominating Committee
941-921-4237 or 941-544-6806
Marianaubryappraisals@comcast.net

Call for Nominations

The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from members wishing to be considered for the ISA Board of Directors.  Three vacancies must be filled and we are seeking candidates who will lead and inspire our membership.

Our members look to the Board to do their utmost to encourage enhanced opportunities for the membership such as quality educational opportunities and the promotion of the appraisal industry so that each individual member can benefit professionally and personally from their connection to ISA.  The membership will count on your energy and commitment to these objectives.  As a Board member you will have direct input into these important priorities.  It is a position of responsibility and great opportunity. Don’t you want someone like that on your Board, too?

While the effort is a serious one, the Board meets just four times per year with two of the sessions in teleconference.  Two meetings are in person with one meeting to be held at the annual conference and the other at a meeting in the headquarters office in Chicago.

Here is your opportunity to lead, to inspire others, to work for the good of your profession and the benefit of the membership.

We will be most pleased to accept letters of intent to run for the Board along with your resume.  Kindly let us know how your accomplishments can best serve the Board and the Society.  Please submit all letters of intent to Marian “Mo” Aubry no later than Friday, June 15, 2012. If you would like additional information we will be happy to send it to you.

Please contact:

Marian “Mo” Aubry ISA CAPP
Chair, Nominating Committee
941-921-4237 or 941-544-6806
Marianaubryappraisals@comcast.net

Board Election Results

Just a few short weeks ago, the ISA Board of Directors held their annual meeting in Chicago, IL. Each year, three board members retire and three new board members are seated. We’d like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the three outgoing board members, all of whom played an important role in the growth and direction of the ISA over the past 3-6 years: Fred Winer ISA CAPP, Christine Corbin ISA CAPP, and Jim Poag ISA CAPP.

Please join us in welcoming our three newest board members, who are beginning their 3-year terms: Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg ISA CAPP, Nini Hamalainen ISA CAPP, and Selma Paul ISA CAPP.

At the close of the meeting, the election of new officers took place. Congratulations to the following:

President:           Todd Sigety ISA CAPP (2-Year Term)

Vice President:   Terri Ellis ISA CAPP (1-Year Term)

Treasurer:           Steve Roach ISA AM (1-Year Term)

Secretary:           Libby Holloway ISA CAPP (1-Year Term)

Continuing their terms are returning board members Judith Martin ISA CAPP, and Sally Ambrose ISA CAPP.

The Board of Directors continues to work hard on your behalf to ensure that ISA remains the leading international organization for personal property appraisers!

Election Results

We are pleased to report that the ballot counting process for this year’s Board of Directors election took place last week. Just over 300 ballots were received this year, considered a very strong rate of response.

Congratulations to ISA’s three newest incoming Board members:

Aloysia “Nini” Hamalainen, ISA CAPP (Silver Spring, MD)

Selma Paul, ISA CAPP (Atlanta, GA)

Cindy Charleston Rosenberg, ISA CAPP (Elkins Park, PA)

 Thank you to all the members who participated in this important process by taking the time to submit your votes. Also, special thanks to two local Chicago area members, Martha Peck, ISA AM and Richard Meliska, ISA AM, who came into the ISA office to supervise the ballot counting process.

Nini, Selma, and Cindy will become officially seated at the next ISA Board of Directors meeting on October 29 in Chicago.

ISA ELECTION REMINDER!

This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for returning completed ballots for ISA’s upcoming election is rapidly approaching.  Ballots must be postmarked no later than September 9, 2011. Be sure to cast your vote for the candidates running for election to the ISA Board of Directors:

Tom DiNardo, ISA AM

Aloysia C. Hamalainen, ISA CAPP, ASEA

Marcia Harris, ISA AM

Selma Paul, ISA CAPP

Cindy Charleston Rosenberg, ISA CAPP

There are three positions available on the Board, each for a three year term. Please be sure to take part in this important process, and vote!

Ballots are in the mail

Ballots for ISA’s upcoming election are being mailed to voting members today! Be sure to check your mail box as these are time sensitive. The Nominating Committee, chaired by Marian (Mo) Aubry, ISA CAPP, worked diligently putting together this year’s slate. There are three Board positions available, each for a three year term.

We’re pleased to announce the following candidates are running for election to the ISA Board of Directors:

Tom DiNardo, ISA AM
Aloysia C. Hamalainen, ISA CAPP, ASEA
Marcia Harris, ISA AM
Selma Paul, ISA CAPP
Cindy Charleston Rosenberg, ISA CAPP

Please participate in this important process. Be sure to vote and return your completed ballot, postmarked no later than September 9, 2011.

Best of luck to each candidate!

Happy Summer to all our members

It has been a very busy time for ISA since I last wrote. The 2012 Conference Committee has been hard at work getting the Tempe based conference ready to present. The speakers are chosen, the tours are scheduled and the publication of the conference will be ready soon. Make your plans to join us in Tempe Arizona, April 21st through April 23rd 2012 for a fabulous conference line-up.

The BOD has had the opportunity to work with our newest member, Steven Roach who joined the BOD after the resignation of Francine Proulx. Steve has terrific business experience and has had some great input on the issues facing ISA and its members.

I had the privilege of meeting the latest CORE course attendees two weeks ago. We enjoyed a social evening getting to know each other. What a fantastic group of professionals joining ISA and we are very fortunate to have more and more professionals finding their way to ISA.

One terrific forward movement was the presentation of the new CORE manual. The new manual has been published and is now ready for purchase. If a member has taken the CORE course or Requalification course in the past 12 months they can order the manual at cost plus shipping from ISA. If a member wants a copy of the new manual and has not taken these courses within the past 12 months, the cost is $75.00 plus shipping. You can order the manual on the web site, www.ISA-Appraisers.org

ISA has initiated the seven hour Personal Property USPAP course for our members. For those who have taken the 15 hour USPAP Personal Property course as required to be a member, you are now able to take the 7 hour personal property update to keep your credential. You will need to take this 7 hour class every two years to be compliant with the AQB and ISA. You can take this course through any organization offering the personal property version. Members must have taken the 15 hour USPAP Personal Property version prior to being eligible to take the 7 hour PP USPAP.

I know many of our members will be thrilled to know that we have begun the revamping of our website. ISA has chosen the web designer and they are now in the process of gathering information from a task force regarding what is needed to update and make our website more user friendly and professional. Our members will have an opportunity to vote on the front page look when the time is right. Please let the web designers know what you prefer when the time comes.

Please visit the website regularly to see class updates, blog entries, and happenings in our society. Some of the information found on the website includes the names of new CORE attendees, recent CAPP recipients, member news, and webinar schedules plus more.

The Nominations Committee is almost finished with their task of forming a roster of candidates for the upcoming elections. This year there will be three open spots on the Board of Directors. Fred Winer, Christine Corbin and James Poag are stepping down from their positions on the BOD. ISA can never reward them enough for their hard work these past years and we will certainly miss their wise input. But, I am assured that whoever joins the BOD this October will come with their ideas and commitment to moving ISA forward for the benefit of the membership at large.

I want to thank all of you who have reached out to me with your comments, concerns and ideas. Your input is always important to all of the members of the BOD so that we can make sure we are working for the society as a whole.

I wish you all a wonderful summer season. Take the time to watch a sunset, enjoy the good weather when you can, and share a picnic with a loved one.

All the best,

Judith Martin, ISA CAPP
President

Call for Nominations – Reminder!

A reminder the Nominating Committee is accepting applications from members wishing to be considered for the ISA Board of Directors. Three vacancies must be filled and we are seeking candidates who will lead and inspire our membership. Each vacant position is for a three-year term.

The ISA Board meets four times a year, two via conference call and two are in person, with one taking place at the annual conference and the other in Chicago at ISA headquarters. If you are looking to lead and to become more involved within ISA, this is the perfect opportunity. Please submit letters of intent along with your resume to Marian “Mo” Aubry no later than Friday, June 17, 2011.

Please contact:
Marian “Mo”, Aubry ISA CAPP
Chair, Nominating Committee
941-921-4237 or 941-544-6806
Marianaubryappraisals@comcast.net

Call for Nominations

The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from members wishing to be considered for the ISA Board of Directors. Three vacancies must be filled and we are seeking candidates who will lead and inspire our membership.

Our members look to the Board to do their utmost to encourage enhanced opportunities for the membership such as quality educational opportunities and the promotion of the appraisal industry so that each individual member can benefit professionally and personally from their connection to ISA. The membership will count on your energy and commitment to these objectives. As a Board member you will have direct input into these important priorities. It is a position of responsibility and great opportunity. Don’t you want someone like that on your Board, too?

While the effort is a serious one, the Board meets just four times per year with two of the sessions in teleconference. Two meetings are in person with one meeting to be held at the annual conference and the other at a meeting in the headquarters office.

Here is your opportunity to lead, to inspire others, to work for the good of your profession and the benefit of the membership.

We will be most pleased to accept letters of intent to run for the Board along with your resume. Kindly let us know how your accomplishments can best serve the Board and the Society. Please submit all letters of intent to Marian “Mo” Aubry no later than Friday, June 17, 2011. If you would like additional information we will be happy to send it to you.

Please contact:
Marian (“Mo”), Aubry ISA CAPP
Chair, Nominating Committee
941-921-4237 or 941-544-6806
Marianaubryappraisals@comcast.net