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Friday, November 5, 2010

ISA WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS and RECOGINIZES ATTENDEES

We’re pleased to welcome the following new members who have joined the Society since July 1, 2010:


If you know someone you’d like to recommend for membership, please forward their contact info to Sara Porter, ISA’s Membership & Operations Coordinator, at sporter@thesentergroup.com.

ISA would also like to recognize those who have successfully completed the recent Core Course in Appraisal Studies, in Naperville, IL October 25-31, 2010. Congratulations on your successful completion of the Core Course and best of luck as you further your education, knowledge and experience through the ISA courses and membership!





Monday, November 1, 2010

Assets2011.org is Live!

The wait is over… the conference website is live with all the info you have been waiting for! Visit assets2011.org for program information, sponsorship and advertising details, and to register now.

Just a reminder…there are so many ways to save while attending the ISA Annual Conference, which is taking place February 18-21, 2011 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN.

SUPER-SAVINGS

Through November 19, 2010, we are offering a special discount of $150 off the regular conference pricing. Plus, 2011 member pricing reflects a saving of $50 over 2010 prices. Act fast to take advantage of the lowest registration fees possible! Tours are limited attendance and registration for them is on a first-come, first-served basis.

PAYMENT PLAN

Pay 50% of your meeting registration at the time of registration and pay the balance on January 28, 2011. This option is available if you register on or prior to Friday, January 7, 2011 and for credit card users only. For more details please see the registration form.

CHAPTER/GROUP DISCOUNTS

ISA will offer a special group discount of $50 off the current registration fee for groups of 8 registrants or more. The registration forms must be submitted with full payment and must be submitted at the same time. Email isa@isa-appraisers.org for more information. The newly formed Tennessee Chapter just took advantage of this great promotion and registered 20 people! Why shouldn’t your group or chapter be next?

REFERRAL PROGRAM

ISA’s conference success relies on attracting non-members to the meeting. For every 5 non-member names (with email) you provide to ISA Headquarters, you will receive one entry into a drawing for one night free at the Gaylord Opryland during the conference ($169 value). Email your names to isa@isa-appraisers.org by November 1, 2010. There’s no limit on the number of names you can provide!

DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATES

By committing to a block of rooms at the Gaylord Opryland, we are able to offer you the lowest possible hotel rates. By staying at the conference hotel, you help ISA fulfill this commitment, receive a great rate, and are perfectly positioned in the center of the conference activities. Don’t miss a minute of the action – book your room today! Discounted rates are available until January 14, 2011 – room and rate availability cannot be guaranteed after that date. For more information or to reserve your room, click here.

HOTEL PROMOTION
Win your stay at the conference hotel! Every attendee who books into the ISA room block and stays at the Gaylord Opryland for the conference (minimum 3 nights) will be entered into a raffle to win a free hotel stay for the conference (maximum 4 nights)! With a value of almost $700, you can’t afford to miss this promotion!

DISCOUNTED AIRFARE

ISA has negotiated discounts with American Airlines. Visit aa.com for fares and use code 4521BM to book.

DISCOUNTED SHUTTLE SERVICE

With the Gaylord Opryland, ISA is able to provide discounted roundtrip transportation between the Gaylord Opryland and Nashville International Airport. To book your transportation, click here.

P.S. Advance Programs are in the mail to all members – watch your mail boxes!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Course completion congratulations are in order

ISA would like to recognize those who participated in the recent Antiques and Residential Contents Course and Appraisal of Fine Arts Course offered in downtown Chicago, IL September 28-October 3, 2010. Congratulations on your successful completion of this course and best of luck as you continue to further your education!


ISA would also like to acknowledge those who participated in the Requalification Course offered in Naperville, IL October 4-5, 2010 as well as the 15-Hour National USPAP Course offered October 7-8, 2010.  These individuals have recognized the importance of maintaining their professional designations and have done so through the participation and completion of this course. Congratulations to the following for successfully completing the Requalification course:




 
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Friday, October 8, 2010

ISA Announces Election Results!

I want to thank all of our members who voted in this past Board of Directors election. We are pleased to have Sally Ambrose join the board as the newest member. I know that both Todd Sigety and myself are pleased to be going back to finish what we had started with our sitting board.

The Board would like to thank outgoing Director Darlene Hines for her dedication, thoughtful input and professionalism these past six years. It has been an honor for all of us to have worked with Darlene.

Approximately 1/3 of the membership voted and that is a solid number based on historical numbers. In a year that offered a strong field of nominated members I know it was not an easy choice. We would like to thank the nominating committee headed by Maureen Aubry for their hard work and their excellent choices. Also thank you to the nominees for their time and effort and hope they will consider running again in the future.

As a member of ISA it is extremely important for the benefit of the society that we each give what we can to move our society forward. I want to thank everyone involved in the election process this year for their professionalism and their time.

Judith Martin ISA CAPP
President, ISA