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NAIFA Portland Newsletter
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march 2005 Meeting

Monday - March 14, 2005 - 11:30 Lunch - Meeting starts 12:00 NOON

  • WHERE: JJ North’s Buffet - Banquet Room, 10520 NE Halsey St, Portland 503-254-5555.

  • COST: $9.50/person for the meeting which includes open buffet lunch. Non-members are welcome.

  • IFA MEMBERS SIGN IN WITH OUR TREASURER PLEASE 
** NON MEMBERS PLEASE SIGN & PAY **

**CHECK OR CASH NO CREDIT CARDS**

PLEASE CHECK IN WITH THE RESTAURANT CASHIER, SO SHE OR HE HAS AN ACCURATE ATTENDEE COUNT. THANK YOU!

Meeting Program

 

Bob Keith, Oregon’s Administrator of ACLB and David Santhuff, Appraiser Program Manager of the Dept of Licensing for Washington.

2 Hour Continuing Education for Oregon.

 

LINEUP FOR FUTURE SPEAKERS
Tentative speakers will be worked in according to their individual schedules.  Please keep in mind the lineup is “tentative”. It is beyond our control if cancellations occur.
  • April - RMLS and Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors (PMAR).
  • May - General Meeting and Code of Ethics Class which is required for new candidates within one year of joining and every four years for all other membership. There will be an exam.
IFA MEMBERSHIP GOLF OUTING
Weather permitting... that means 40 degrees or higher, not socked in with fog, not pouring rain.

Mornings prior to each general meeting at the Rose City Golf Course, 2200 NE 71 st Avenue, Portland. Tel 503-823-4653 or 503-253-4744. Thomas Guide Page 597 E3. Tee time is 8 a.m.

Be there 15 minutes early. We play 9 holes, winter green fee is $10.00. Questions - Pat Miller 503-263-2277.

 

IFA DESIGNATION CLASSES
Lloyd Werner will continue to instruct classes to help members get their IFA designations upon demand. There will be a minimum attendee requirement.

2005 NAIFA EDUCATION COURSES:

http://www.ifanw.com

Tentative dates at this time:

  • April 29 & 30 - Report Writing - Elks Club, Beaverton.
  • June 10 - 7 hour USPAP (Vancouver tentative)
  • June 11 - Market Extraction Review - 4 hrs, and Documenting, Defending and Supporting Appraisal Reports - 4 hours.  (Vancouver tentative)
  • August 19 - Review New Fannie Mae Forms - Elks Club (and maybe Bend and Eugene)
  • August 20 - Appraising Manufactured Housing - Elks Club (and maybe Bend and Eugene)
  • October date not set - ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Standard for Measurement of Residential Houses - 4 hours,  and Basic Construction Terminology - 4 hours.
  • October date not set – Use of the Marshall & Swift Residential Costs Manuals.  (Portland,Bend,Eugene)

The National NAIFA Mid-Year Committee Meetings and Board of Directors Meeting will be “Piggy-Backed” on the NAIFA Region #4 Regional Educational Conference on April 6th & 7th.

Canada Educational Conference is May 19-21.
 

NAIFA EDUCATION BENEFIT
National has changed the rules of this benefit.

As of 2005, a member must be designated and be current with their dues to receive two days of free education.

Candidate members current with their dues are entitled to take one day of education free, through December 31 of each year.

If this offer is unused, this benefit does not carry over into the next year.

Associate members are excluded from this member benefit.

(See Membership: Benefits at www.naifa.com.)

FREE EDUCATION CLASS IS DEFINED AS A 7-8 HR COURSE OR TWO 4-HR COURSES IN ONE DAY. There is, however, a $20 registration fee for each day to pay for materials. (Education Conferences are excluded and may not be used for the free class benefit)

 

DATA SERVICE FEE STRUCTURE
DATA SERVICE FEE STRUCTURE JANUARY THROUGH JUNE 2005 (same as 2004)

RMLS will be billed half fee. You have six months to qualify for lower 2005 fees.

1) Pro-Active Membership: Be a designated member, Chapter officer, or committee chairman or member, attend minimum of four luncheon meetings per year:

RMLS - $36/yr ($18 half yr)
Data Quick - $90/quarter

2) Active Membership: Attend minimum of four luncheon meetings per year and/or be an active committee member:

RMLS - $60/yr ($30 half yr)
Data Quick - $120/quarter
3) Base Membership:
Support our Chapter by attending as many meetings as you can:

RMLS - $84/yr ($42 half yr)
Data Quick - $150/quarter


DATA SERVICE FEE STRUCTURE JULY THROUGH DECEMBER 2005 (changed from 2004 to reflect lower OR higher fees depending on individual participation in our chapter)

1) Pro-Active Membership: Be a designated member, and a national officer or national committee member, regional governor, state director, chapter officer, active chapter
committee chairman, and attend a minimum of 8 general lunchion meetings in a 12 month period.

RMLS - No fee
Data Quick - $60/quarter

2) Active Membership: Be an active committee member, or be a designated member, and attend a minimum of six or more general luncheon meetings in a 12 month period.

RMLS - $36/year
Data Quick - $90/quarter

3) Base Membership: Attend a minimum of four or more general luncheon meetings in a 12 month period.

RMLS - $84/year
Data Quick - $180/quarter

4) Non-Active Membership: Attend three or less general luncheon meetings in a 12 month period.

RMLS - $144/year
Data Quick - $210/quarter

 

BOARD MEMBERS
  • Joni Cook - President, 503-266-6706.
  • Randy Shervey - State Director, Chairman of
    National Bylaws and Admission Committees, 503-655-6194.
  • Lloyd Werner - Data Committee Chair, 503-644-8725.
  • Ed Hardy - Education , 503-646-3958.
  • Chuck Gibson - 1st Vice President & Meeting Coordinator 503-246-3524.
  • Tim Sellers - 2nd Vice President, 503-786-1044.
  • Pat Miller - Secretary, 503-263-2277.
  • Sue Johnson - Treasurer, 503-708-9079.
  • Cathie Dluehosh - Admissions/Membership, 503-
    618-7996.
  • Dave Weidner - Webmaster, 503-799-4258.

 


Announcements
2005 CHAPTER DUES
2005 CHAPTER/NATIONAL DUES MUST BE RECEIVED BY NATIONAL ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 15 OR RMLS/DATA QUICK SERVICE WILL BE DISCONTINUED.

 

MARGARET SULLIVAN'S RETIREMENT
Sue Johnson was in charge of sending a gift of appreciation and good wishes from our Chapter to Margaret Sullivan, Executive Vice President of NAIFA who just recently retired. Sue selected a very nice variety of Oregon Made products.

BOARD MEETINGS
Board meetings are usually the second Wednesday after each Monday General Meeting.

Location varies.   Call Pat Miller 503-263-2277 for location.

VOLUNTEER NOW
Select the committee you want to chair or serve on. The following are committees that need a chairperson and/or members:
  • Special Events Committee - Karen Lewandowski and Moreen Sutton are already planning the Christmas Party.  It is tentatively scheduled for December 2nd, at the Doubletree Hotel in Portland, near Lloyd Center.
  • Education Committee - Moreen Sutton, and Greg Holbrook
  • Education Committee 
  • Legislative and Professional Standards Committee
  • Publications Committee
  • Admissions and Membership

A few members have been managing these tasks without enough support from our membership.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
ALL MEMBERS -

UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IF YOU HAVE ONE ON ROSE CITY WEB SITE www.ifanw.com.

 ALL CORRESPONDENCE INCLUDING INVOICES FOR DUES AND DATA SERVICES WILL BE SENT BY EMAIL AFTER THIS MONTH.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN EMAIL ADDRESS YOU WILL STILL RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE BY MAIL.

 

OPEN MIKE
There will be no open mike at the September 2004 meeting because of the classes.

AMAZON LINK
The NAIFA web site now has a link to Amazon.com.  NAIFA gets a percentage of every order made through that link which will benefit all Chapters.  NAIFA membership is not required.

BECOME A MEMBER
If you are interested in NAIFA membership and the services it provides, call Cathie Dluehosh 503-618-7996 or Ed Hardy 503-646-3958. New designation upgrade and college equivalent requirements became effective January 1, 2004. To view the categories and requirements go to www.naifa.com and click on Membership Requirements.

 

NOTICE
Please send email address changes to our Webmaster Dave Weidner, and to our ‘pro-tem’ bookkeeper, Lloyd Werner, at ldwerner@naifa.com.