To: Rhode Island Branch Chapter members
From: Susan Kelly, SRA, 2021 RI Branch Advisory Board Chair
Date: May 12th @ 9:30 am via Zoom
Please join members of the Rhode Island Branch Advisory Board for a special meeting of the Rhode Island Branch to discuss proposed changes to the Rhode Island Branch. A proposal to dissolve the branch structure, and replace it with a standing State of Rhode Island Committee will be discussed.
The Rhode Island Branch Advisory Board needs your feedback. Please plan on attending this special meeting to provide your input. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please feel free to email your thoughts to the Chapter directly at office@ma-ri-me-appraisalinstitute.org.
There is no charge to attend but registration is required. All registered attendees will be sent a link to join.
Program: Allston/Brighton: The New Cambridge
Thursday, June 17th @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Login/Program Access: 8:30 am
Two Hour CE program: 9:00 am
Chapter Business Meeting and Election: 11:00 am
Registered attendees will be sent a link to join.
About the Program:
Developers are proposing new projects small and large to meet demand from technology companies migrating to Boston’s Allston/Brighton neighborhood. The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is promoting mixed-use projects containing maker-space to maintain the “live, work, play” atmosphere employees and residents all desire. The program will focus on what is driving the demand for office and laboratory space and the mix of new housing proposed in the neighborhood. The program will help explain to real estate appraisers the value of maintaining the “live, work, play” atmosphere and how a mix of new uses increase a neighborhood’s continued desirability. In addition, the program will explain to real estate appraisers how access and proximity to demand generators is playing a role in the Allston/Brighton neighborhood’s transformation into The New Cambridge….
The offering is slated to feature:
Senator Barry Finegold (D), Massachusetts State Senator – 2nd Essex and Middlesex District
Jonathan Greeley, Director of Development Review – Boston Planning & Development Agency
Molly Heath, Managing Diretor, JLL
Ted Tye, Managing Partner – National Development
Morgan Pierson, Director of Development – Berkeley Investments
Jim Halliday, President – NB Development Group
Following the CE program, the Spring Chapter meeting will be held virtually at the conclusion of Allston/Brighton: The New Cambridge – Two Hour CE Program. The Chapter Business Meeting will include the Election of 2022 Officers, Directors and Regional Reps.
The Candidates Guidance Committee Presents Where Does the Time Go?
When: Wednesday, October 13th @ 4PM
Where: Via Zoom
This is a FREE event but registration is required. Registered participants will be sent a log-in link prior to the event.
About the Program
Earlier this year, the Candidates Guidance Committee sent out a survey which identified the biggest roadblock to designation was planning time to complete the requirements. This program will provide practical advice to assist with completing the comprehensive exam and demonstration of knowledge requirement.
Although all of us like to think we can “manage time”, there are definitely points in our lives, whether in relationships, family, work, education (and the multiple combinations of these interactions), where it feels like time is “managing us”.
In this webinar, we will take a look at how the hours of a week can be better organized, managed, and utilized to avoid interruptions, procrastinations, and delays in getting things done. We will examine what might be putting folks in the position of being “managed by time” and, hopefully, gain some insight into how participants can more effectively “manage time”.
Guest Speaker
Bob Mulvey is an advisor and educator with over 35 years of experience in postsecondary education. He has designed curriculum and done presentations and workshops on time management, project management, and career preparation for college students, faculty, and staff, as well as for a variety of community based organizations. He is a retired associate professor from the Professional Music Business department at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Instructor: Patricia Staebler, SRA
Agenda
Login/Program Access: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Classroom Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
2022 Q2 Chapter Business Meeting* – Immediately following the program (estimated 12:00 pm)
*Election of 2023 Officers, Directors and Regional Reps will take place at this meeting
Enrolled students will receive an email with log-in/access information with a link 7 days prior to the class.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: An appraiser conducting a 50% FEMA rule appraisal must be well acquainted with numerous and varying rules and regulations set forth by FEMA, and must have a thorough understanding of construction techniques, materials, and markets. Which valuation method is most appropriate, which components should be included in the report, and which costs must be included and which may not be included. Without such knowledge, appraisers open themselves up to liability. This program will give a thorough overview of FEMA regulations, construction related issues and several examples from the work files of the instructor.
Price includes an electronic copy of the materials which will be emailed to students at the conclusion of the program. Required reading materials will be forwarded prior to the class.
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES:
Photo ID Requirement– Students will need to send a government issued (ex: driver license photo) to Chapter office by noon on June 5th. This is a requirement, and you will not receive credit if we do not have a photo to verify your identification with.
Video/Audio Requirement – Students must have a webcam/iPhone/iPad/smartphone capability with microphone capabilities to participate and receive continuing education credit. The instructor must be able to see/hear you and you must be able to see/hear the instructor. This is a requirement, and you will not receive credit if you do not have video/audio capabilities to see/hear the instructor/allow the instructor to see/hear you
Required Equipment – Internet Access, Computer with Webcam/Camera, Microphone and Speakers.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: Applications have been submitted to MA and RI for three hours of appraiser CE credit.. There will be no credit provided in other states.
Important information for Maine Appraiser License Holders: Because this is a third party program that is not AQB approved, no CE credit can be provided for Maine for this program. Current ME Board rules do not allow for synchronous delivery of Board-approved (non-AQB) continuing education programs until the Board completes the process of updating its rules to allow it.