Join the Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute for our Annual Holiday Meeting and Leadership Installation! Enjoy lunch, reconnect with colleagues, and celebrate another year of Chapter activities and accomplishments. We’ll recognize and thank our 2026 Chapter leadership for their dedication and service and welcome our incoming 2027 Officers, Board of Directors, and Region IV Representatives.
We are pleased to welcome Tonia Vailas, 2026 Region IV Director, who will conduct the installation of our 2027 Chapter leadership.
We’ll also take a look ahead at the Appraisal Institute’s future, including important organizational updates, governance changes, and what they mean for our members and Chapters.
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Enjoy a delicious luncheon buffet featuring an assortment of sandwiches, soup, fresh salad, and dessert, along with a selection of sodas
and bottled water. If you have any food allergies or special dietary requirements, please contact the Chapter office in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your needs.
Cost: $65 per person. Want to bring a guest? The add guest option can be found under Event Fees.
Schedule of Events
- 11:45 AM – Check-In & Networking
- 12:15 PM – Holiday Luncheon
- 1:00 PM – The Appraisal Institute: Looking Ahead to 2027 and Beyond – A conversation about the state of the Appraisal Institute, governance restructuring, and the future of our organization.
- 1:30 PM – Installation of 2027 Officers, Directors, and Region IV Representatives. Installation conducted by Tonia Vailas, 2026 Region IV Director
We look forward to celebrating with you!
About the Women’s Initiative Network of New England
The Massachusetts Rhode Island & Maine Chapter along with the Connecticut Chapter and the New Hampshire / Vermont Chapter launched the Women’s Initiative of New England.in March 2024. The purpose and objective of this network is to promote the advancement of women within the appraisal profession, particularly in New England.
You do not have to be a member of the Appraisal Institute to participate.
SAVE THE DATE – February 10, 2026
