Sep
11
Fri
2026
Jay Zeiger Service Day 2026 @ Save A Dog
Sep 11 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join the Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Maine Chapter for our annual Jay Zeiger Day of Service at Save A Dog in Sudbury, MA, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will spend the morning helping with outdoor cleanup and other projects that keep the shelter looking its best for the dogs in its care. It’s a great way to give back, get your hands dirty, and spend time with fellow chapter members.

Volunteers should dress for the elements but include long pants, closed toe shoes and socks. Sometimes puppies get rambunctious and can grab a shirt edge or shoelace.

Volunteers will get a chance to play with the dogs in the shelter too.

We’ll wrap up the morning with pizza and good company!

About Save the Dog

Save A Dog is a humane society whose primary focus is rescuing and rehoming abandoned dogs. We began in 1999 as an all-breed, all-volunteer dog rescue group and ran out of our founder’s home for nine years. Finally we have a lovely facility and kennel which we are renting to own in Sudbury, Mass. Save A Dog is a privately funded 501(c)3 organization. Our Tax ID number is 04-3476937.

Sep
15
Tue
2026
Hospitality & Leisure Valuation: What Every Appraiser Should Know @ Hilton Garden Inn
Sep 15 all-day

REGISTER FOR THE LIVESTREAM CLASSROOM HERE

REGISTER FOR THE IN-PERSON CLASSROOM IN WARWICK, RI HERE

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Location:   Hilton Garden Inn, One Thurber Road, Warwick, RI and Livestream

Check-in /Login Access:  8:30 am

Classroom Hours:  9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us, via your laptop or in person, to explore how appraising marinas, golf courses, and resort hotels might expand your valuation expertise and potentially create new business opportunities. This program explores the unique challenges of specialty leisure and hospitality properties, including going concern allocation, travel industry trends, and appraisal review issues.

Our experienced panel includes an appraiser, investment broker, and lender as they share practical insights and real-world perspectives to help you build competency and confidently enter this specialized area of valuation.

Presenters include:

  • Jeff Dugas, Senior Managing Director, Leisure Appraisal 
  • Jim Barry, Executive Vice President, Newmark
  • James Rizzo, Chief Commercial Banking Officer, Rockland Trust
  • James O’Connell, Principal, Hospitality Real Estate Counselor

Continuing Education Credit: This program is approved by the Appraisal Institute. Applications have been sent to the states of MA, NH, RI and ME. Reach out to the Chapter office about receiving CT CE credit. No credit will be provided in other states.

Sep
17
Thu
2026
Q3 Chapter Business Meeting and Networking @ Maine Beer Company
Sep 17 @ 4:00 pm

Join the Massachusetts, Rhode Island & Maine Chapter of the Appraisal Institute for the Q3 Chapter Business Meeting and Networking Event at Maine Beer Company in Freeport, Maine. This gathering is a great opportunity to connect with fellow real estate valuation professionals in a relaxed setting, hear chapter updates, and expand your professional network. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the industry, you’ll have the chance to swap stories, share insights on today’s appraisal landscape, meet new real estate valuation professionals, and build relationships with colleagues from across the region. Enjoy great conversation, local craft beer, and an evening of networking that strengthens both your connections and your career.