Congratulations to Our Course Attendees!

ISA has concluded onsite courses for 2013.  The final onsite offerings of the Requalification, Core Course and 15 Hour Personal Property USPAP courses were held in Naperville, IL at the end of October and the Fine Arts course the first week of November.

Please join ISA in congratulating the following course attendees on their successful course completion!

Requalification Course Attendees

Donna Bradshaw, ISA - Woodland, CA

Connie Davenport, ISA AM - Cottontown, TN

Karen Halboth, ISA AM - Williams Bay, WI

Robert Harrison, ISA AM - Westminster, MD

Maureen Heenan, ISA AM - Silver Spring, MD

Chris Ingallss, ISA AM - Miami, FL

Kim Kolker, ISA AM - Dallas, TX

Margaret Minnick, ISA CAPP - Mercer Island, WA

Virginia Montfort, ISA AM - Dallas, TX

Jeffrey Robinson, ISA AM - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Justin Rogers, ISA AM - Kansas City, MO

Catherine Sankey, ISA CAPP - Auburn, NY

Jacquelyn Ullmer, ISA AM - Dayton, OH

Maria Velazquez, ISA - Kingwood, TX

Deborah Webb, ISA AM - Franklin, TN

Core Course Attendees

Chris Bailey -  Springfield, IL

Diane Burgess -  San Antonio, TX

Robin Burke -  Middletown, CT

Robert Connelly -  Peoria, AZ

Jenny Dartmans -  Strathroy, ON

Melissa Frenz -  Baraboo, WI

Stephen Gleissner -  Wichita, KS

Joseph Jabbour -  Middleburg, VA

Kathy Kiran -  Elgin, IL

Laura Kittle -  Porter, IN

Emilia Lanwehr -  Charlottesville, VA

Tamra Mast -  Houston, TX

Ann Messer -  Barrington, IL

Lauren Sexton -  Fayetteville, AR

Patrick Smith Sr. -  Fredericksburg, VA

Diane Stevenett -  Santa Barbara, CA

Teresa Sudeyko -  Vancouver, BC

Bruce Treadway -  Crystal Lake, IL

Darla Gouskos -  Dallas, TX

Patrica English -  Houston, TX

15 Hour USPAP Course Attendees

Courtney Ahlstrom  - Marietta, GA

Christopher Bailey  - Springfield, IL

Christina Blaus  - Toronto, ON

Robin Burke  - Middletown, CT

Robert Connelly  - Peoria, AZ

James Finlay  - Vancouver, BC

Melissa Frenz  - Baraboo, WI

Stephen Gleissner  - Wichita, KS

Darla Gouskos  - Dallas, TX

Zenna Inness, ISA AM - Tryon, OK

Joseph Jabbour  - Middleburg, VA

Kathy Kiran  - Elgin, IL

Laura Kittle  - Porter, IN

Emilia Lanwehr  - Charlottesville, VA

Ann Messer  - Barrington, IL

Fred Nevill, ISA - Houston, TX

Nicole Roberts, ISA - Auburn, WA

David Rotenberg, ISA CAPP - Langhorne, PA

Elaina Sanders  - Atlanta, GA

Bailey Sexton  - Fayetteville, AR

Patrick Smith Sr  - Fredericksburg, VA

Teresa Sudeyko  - Vancouver, BC

Deborah Thompson, ISA AM - Harrisburg, MO

Sunda Uzzell  - Mableton, GA

Congratulations on continuing your education and furthering your appraisal industry knowledge, by taking courses through ISA!

Check back next month for the 2014 course calendar!

The March of Time…lines. Attending the Antiques and Residential Contents Course.

Last night I watched a new prime time family sitcom that takes place in the mid-1980’s.  I usually skip such “period” shows because it only takes one anachronism to ruin my “suspension of disbelief”.  The offending scene came quickly; the teen son made a reference about his favorite movie “Say Anything” and with that, it was over for me.  I knew that movie was released in late 1989.  Click went the remote.

I can’t help myself.  I’ve been blessed and cursed with a sixth sense of this “chronological awareness” since I was very young.  My older sister’s crush on actor Robert Conrad in the 1960’s required me to sit through improbable episodes of “The Wild, Wild West”.  Set during President Ulysses S. Grant’s administration, Conrad’s character was a Secret Service agent who used futuristic gadgets, totally out of context in the Victorian-era period setting.  I now cite the show as an early example of the “Steampunk” style so popular today.

Don’t get me wrong, I love Vernesque time-travel stories and movies.  The difference is those stories vacillate through an orderly timeline of historic events and periods.  I “get” that, much like the span of Art Periods that connect the historical and/or scientific events influencing the work.  I recognize the zeitgeist of actions or reactions to the status quo, leading to new Art Movements.

Attending the recent Antiquities and Residential Contents Course in Naperville made me realize that furniture and the decorative arts also share a timeline correlation to historic events, ruling monarchies and evolving technologies.  The ARC Course helped me gain new perspective of the reasons for specific types of furniture pieces or how the whimsies of a monarch’s consort would form a legacy of enduring motifs and styles.  I appreciated how the emergence of chemistry processes affected pottery, glassmaking and silversmithing.  With rapt attention, I learned about the evolution of the humble construction nail (I kid you not), what really makes a quilt a quilt, what orientalia is and what it isn’t.  I learned about toys, purses, clothing styles and pianos.  I was cured from my fear of appraising Oriental rugs, understanding now the intricacies of the craft and its nomadic cultures explained.  I’ll never look at garage contents the same way again.  I even picked up a few cocktail party gems, “Do you know who came up with the Circular Saw?” “Do you know who invented Lincoln Logs?”  

ISA provided a very concentrated six-day curriculum, which included a “working” field trip to an estate consignment shop, relationship-building time with class attendees and the opportunity to glean invaluable tips from three very sharp instructors who shared not only “book” knowledge, but their real life experiences in the field and their marketplace intelligence.  I highly recommend this course to novices and seasoned appraisers alike; you’ll learn something new, I assure you.  As for me, I know it’s only a matter of time before that “18^th century” coffee table shows up.  I’m ready.

By: Maggie Lopez
Member, ISA

Have you Registered?

Secure your place in an upcoming ISA fall course offering, by registering today!  All courses are being offered in Naperville, IL.

Antiques & Residential Contents – October 7-12

Requalification – October 18-19

Core Course in Appraisal Studies – October 21-27

15 Hour Personal Property USPAP – October 28-29

Appraisal of Fine Arts – November 4-10

Information on the course location and preferred hotel is available on the ISA website.

If you have questions about an upcoming course, please contact ISA at 312.981.6778.

ISA Asian Art Attendees & ISA BOD Call for Nominations Reminder

The International Society of Appraisers is pleased to congratulate the following individuals for participating in the recent Asian Art I & II courses.  The attendees for each course are as follows:

Asian Art I: Japanese Prints Attendees

John Abajian ISA	New Orleans, LA
Margaret Allen ISA AM	Tallahassee, FL
Tracy Bernabo ISA	Ashland, VA
Jane Brennom ISA CAPP	Houston, TX
Greg Brown ISA	Bainbridge Island, WA
Nan Ruth Chardoul ISA CAPP	Grand Blanc, MI
Genae Fields ISA CAPP	Houston, TX
Dianna Flanigan ISA AM	Arlington, TX.
Suzanne Houck	Palm Desert, CA
Kathi Jablonsky ISA CAPP	San Diego, CA
Ted Krajnik ISA AM	Glenview, IL
Nancy Lear	San Diego, CA
Pamela Lewis ISA AM	San Antonio, TX
Rosalind Lyness ISA AM	Oshkosh, WI
Susan Taggart	Spring Valley, CA
Ruth Winston ISA AM	New Orleans, LA

Asian Art II: Asian Paintings & Screens Attendees

John Abajian ISA	New Orleans, LA
Margaret Allen ISA AM	Tallahassee, FL
Valerie Bennett ISA AM	Chicago, IL
Tracy Bernabo ISA	Ashland, VA
Jane Brennom ISA CAPP	Houston, TX
Greg Brown ISA	Bainbridge Island, WA
Lynn Carlson	Crystal Lake, IL
Nan Ruth Chardoul ISA CAPP	Grand Blanc, MI
Genae Fields ISA CAPP	Houston, TX
Dianna Flanigan ISA AM	Arlington, TX.
Suzanne Houck	Palm Desert, CA
Kathi Jablonsky ISA CAPP	San Diego, CA
Ted Krajnik ISA AM	Glenview, IL
Nancy Lear	San Diego, CA
Pamela Lewis ISA AM	San Antonio, TX
Rosalind Lyness ISA AM	Oshkosh, WI
Susan Taggart	Spring Valley, CA
Ruth Winston ISA AM	New Orleans, LA

ISA BOD Call for Nominations Reminder

Are you looking for the perfect opportunity to volunteer some time and energy, while giving back to ISA and the appraisal industry? Then consider throwing your hat in the ring and run for election to one of the three vacancies that will become available on the ISA Board of Directors this fall. Terms are for three years, and you can nominate yourself or another ISA member. In addition to having a desire to help ISA continue to grow and flourish, you must also be either an accredited ISA AM or certified ISA CAPP member. Interested members should submit a short letter of intent to Mo Aubry, ISA CAPP, chair of the Nominating Committee by the end of this week. Mo can be reached via email at marianaubryappraisals@comcast.net.  These are exciting times for ISA, and you can take part in our success!

An Overdue Congrats

Does it seem like everyone was in Chicago for Assets 2013 just yesterday to anyone else? The seasons changed so quickly that we blinked and it was Spring. But while we lost track of time and the weather, the efforts of our April 16th & 17th Requal Course attendees didn't go unnoticed! So it's a bit overdue, but please join us in commending those members who studied up, traveled from all over and requalified following this year's annual conference!

Deborah Alexander, ISA AM - Houston, TX

Robert Aretz, Jr., ISA CAPP - New York, NY

Keitha Brooke, ISA AM - Redding, CA

Kenneth Bryant, ISA AM - Birmingham, AL

John Buchanan, ISA AM - Dallas, TX

Joann Cameron, ISA AM - Silver Spring, MD

Elissa Cohen, ISA CAPP - Plainfield, NJ

Sarah Campbell Drury, ISA AM - Nashville, TN

Eileen Eichhorn, ISA AM - Decatur, IN

Sylvia Fitzgerald, ISA AM - Sacramento, CA

Sharon Kerwick, ISA CAPP - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Mary Leigh, ISA AM - Gainesville, GA

Debra Leitner, ISA AM - Scottsdale, AZ

Peggy Maraschiello, ISA AM - Deep River, CT

Diane Marvin, ISA CAPP - Stuart, FL

Jeffrey Maurer, ISA AM - Fort Worth, TX

Sidney Taylor McKenzie, ISA CAPP - Houston, TX

Bo Patrick, ISA AM - Peoria, AZ

Martha Peck, ISA AM - Lake Forest, IL

Elizabeth Plunkett-Buttimer, ISA AM - Bowdon, GA

Jean Renick, ISA AM - Cincinnati, OH

David Rotenberg, ISA CAPP - Langhorne, PA

Peter Stavrianidis, ISA AM - Somerset, NJ

Lottie Stevens, ISA AM - Tulsa, Ok

Zoe TeBeau, ISA - Claremont, CA

Polina Vasilevskaya, ISA - San Francisco, CA

Fred Winer, ISA CAPP - Baltimore, MD

And with Spring quickly turning into Summer, mark these upcoming courses on your calendars:
June 3-9: Core Course in Appraisal Studies – Toronto, ON
June 24-26: Asian Art I: Japanese Prints – Naperville, IL
June 26-28: Asian Art II: Paintings and Screens – Naperville, IL

Congratulations to Our Course Attendees!

Here is the impressive list of individuals who attended the 7-Hour USPAP Course at the JW Marriott in Chicago this last week. Please join us in congratulating them on on a job well done!

Richard Adams, ISA CAPP - Panama City, FL
Logan Adams, ISA CAPP Life - Panama City, FL
Deborah Alexander, ISA AM - Houston, TX
Paul Bailey, ISA CAPP - Seattle, WA
Kathleen Bailey, ISA CAPP - Seattle, WA
Jason Baldwin, ISA - Chicago, IL
Charles Bartman, ISA AM - Louisville, KY
Shirley Baumann, ISA AM - Madison, WI
Nancy Beebe, ISA AM - Holland, MI
Marcet Bliss, ISA AM - Leesburg, FL
Robert Boykin, ISA CAPP - Wilson, NC
E. Ross Bradley, ISA AM - Edmonton, AB
Kenneth Bryant, ISA AM - Birmingham, AL
Paul Cassarino, ISA CAPP - Rochester, NY
Pamela Cole-Witt, ISA AM - Fort Worth, TX
Robert Cowley, ISA - Toronto, ON
Suzanne Crosland, ISA AM - Shelby, NC
Sylvia Fitzgerald, ISA AM - Sacramento, CA
Sylvia Fraley, ISA AM - St. Louis, MO
Wendy Gerdau, ISA AM - Los Angeles, CA
Kelly Goldsmith, ISA AM - Roanoke, VA
Heidi Harders, ISA CAPP - Chicago, IL
Rick Hiebert, ISA AM - Toronto, ON
Joette Humphrey, ISA CAPP - Mills River, NC
Mary Leigh, ISA AM - Gainesville, GA
Peggy Maraschiello, ISA AM - Deep River, CT
Linda Marin, ISA AM - Brownsville, TX
Sidney Taylor McKenzie, ISA CAPP - Houston, TX
Barry McManus, ISA - Riverside, IL
Richard Meliska, ISA AM - Evanston, IL
Kim Morrison, ISA AM - Hinsdale, IL
Pamela Newby, ISA AM - Heyworth, IL
Bo Patrick, ISA AM - Peoria, AZ
Richard Pence, ISA AM - Liberty, MO
James Poag, ISA CAPP - Strathroy, ON
Stacey Porter, ISA AM - Williams Bay, WI
Linda Roberts, ISA AM - Media, PA
Mandy Sabbadini, ISA AM - Carmichael, CA
Jacqueline Snyder, ISA AM - Hesperia, CA
Lottie Stevens, ISA AM - Tulsa, OK
Patricia Thompson, ISA CAPP - Tupelo, MS
Polina Vasilevskaya, ISA - San Francisco, CA
Darlene Wong, ISA AM - Vancouver, BC

Also, keep these upcoming courses in mind as you plan your summer education!
June 3-9: Core Course in Appraisal Studies – Toronto, ON
June 24-26: Asian Art I: Japanese Prints – Naperville, IL
June 26-28: Asian Art II: Paintings and Screens – Naperville, IL

Congratulations to Our Course Attendees

ISA headed back to Northern Illinois University’s Naperville Campus for offerings of the Core Course in Appraisal Studies and the 15 Hour Personal Property USPAP course, just two short weeks ago. Please join ISA in congratulating the following attendees on their successful completion of the courses!

Core Course in Appraisal Studies: March 4-10
Michelle Conliffe – Florence, KY
Lori Dodson – Washington, DC
Debbie Foster – Naples, FL
Gabrielle Goodman – Pepper Pike, OH
Ben Greenbaum – Petersburg, VA
Allyssa Hixenbaugh – Ashville, OH
Jennifer Lee – Dallas, TX
August Monteleone – Cicero, IL
Japheth Patrick – Columbus, OH
Mary Peirce – Questa, NM
Ann Salaber – Naples, FL
Isabella Weiss – Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

15 Hour Personal Property USPAP Course: March 11-12
Michael Brown – Fishers, IN
Shelli Cassidy-McIntosh, ISA – Oakville, ON
Ariane Cherry – Chicago, IL
Michelle Conliffe – Florence, KY
Jacquelyn Dewdney – Des Moines, IA
Donna Einhorn, ISA AM – Fishers, IN
Gabrielle Goodman – Pepper Pike, OH
Ben Greenbaum – Petersburg, VA
Mark Howald – St. Louis, MO
Lisa Hudspeth – Winston-Salem, NC
Duane Leet, ISA AM – Grand Haven, MI
August Monteleone – Cicero, IL
Terry Oldham – St. Joseph, MO
John Paynter – Winchester, KY
Ann Salaber – Naples, FL
Shelley Sandler, ISA AM – Houston, TX
Jacquelyn Ullmer, ISA AM – Dayton, OH
Jeffrey Vierk, ISA AM – Lafayette, IN
Isabelle Weiss – Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Congratulations on taking important steps to further your appraisal industry knowledge, by taking courses through ISA!

Start planning your summer education with ISA!
June 3-9: Core Course in Appraisal Studies – Toronto, ON
June 24-26: Asian Art I: Japanese Prints – Naperville, IL
June 26-28: Asian Art II: Paintings and Screens – Naperville, IL

Congratulations to Our Course Attendees

ISA's educational offerings took a trip to the West Coast for the end of January and the beginning of February this year. We are pleased to announce and congratulate the attendees that made their way to Bonhams 1793 in San Francisco, CA for these two courses.

Please join ISA in congratulating our recent course attendees:

7 Hour Personal Property USPAP Course - January 31, 2013 (San Francisco, CA)

Austin Neale ISA AM - Saratoga, CA
Nancy Bosch ISA AM - Petaluma, CA
Patricia Boynton ISA AM - Reno, NV
Janet Cobert ISA CAPP - Beverly Hills, CA
Christine Droessler - San Francisco, CA
Marcia Harris ISA AM - San Antonio, TX
Linda Hawthorne ISA AM - Sacramento, CA
Lindsay Nivens-Frosini - San Francisco, CA
Janet Ross ISA AM - Sacramento, CA
Pamela Scott ISA - Valley Village, CA
Deric Torres ISA AM - Oakland, CA

Requalification Course - February 1-2, 2013 (San Francisco, CA)

Jane Alexiadis ISA - Berkeley, CA
Mike Aversa - Yorba Linda, CA
Nancy Bosch ISA AM - Petaluma, CA
Patricia Boynton ISA AM - Reno, NV
Janet Cobert ISA CAPP - Beverly Hills, CA
Scott Hale ISA AM - Santa Fe, NM
Linda Hawthorne ISA AM - Sacramento, CA
Judith Kendall ISA - Arroyo Hondo, NM
Doug Neale ISA CAPP - Saratoga, CA
Austin Neale ISA AM - Saratoga, CA
Danusia Niklewicz ISA CAPP - Malibu, CA
Janet Ross ISA AM - Sacramento, CA
Debra Sawatzky ISA CAPP - North York, ON
Pamela Scott ISA - Valley Village, CA
Maurice Woulf ISA AM - Walnut Creek, CA

Congratulations on taking important steps to further your appraisal industry knowledge, by taking courses through ISA!

2013 COURSE REGISTRATION IS OPEN

ISA is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 2013 courses! ISA has expanded its course offerings and host locations. ISA will host 15 different courses in a three different locations: Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA and Naperville, IL.  To register for an upcoming 2013 course, please visit the ISA website. If you are an ISA member, be sure to sign in, so that you receive the member discounted price!

Registration for the Distance Education Core Course in Appraisal Studies as well as the Distance Education Requalification course is available at any time. New this year, ISA will also offer the Fine Art and Antiques and Residential Contents courses through distance education as well! Registration for all DE courses is available all year; register and begin furthering your education at any time. Course descriptions may be viewed here.

The 2013 electronic course brochure will be available on the website for download very soon.  If you have any questions regarding the upcoming 2013 course offerings, please contact Michelle Stearns, Education & Credentialing Coordinator at: mstearns@thesentergroup.com.