eNotes - February 15 , 2006 Issue No . 26 IREM EVENTSAdvance IREM ' s Agenda for Action at the Leadership and Legislative Summit NEW ! CCIM & IREM Success Series 2006 Upcoming Leadership VisitsIREM PRODUCTS & OFFERINGSNEW ! " Introduction to Real Estate Management " Course to Debut March 1 Enhanced Usability for IREM Financial Analysis Spreadsheet Seeking Member Input on New IREM Code of Professional Ethics Retake IREM Courses at 50 % Off ! Submit Data by March 1 to Receive a FREE Income / Expense Analysis Report IREM NEWS & UPDATESCredential Awareness Campaign Will Reach Largest Audience to Date in 2006 CDPM - II Program Launches Successfully at Military Housing Conference Call for Participation : 2006 Course Revision Review Teams IREM Leaders Participate in Japan Chapter ' s Annual Meeting and Conference Indianapolis Chapter ' s " Take Our Future to Lunch " Program Attracts College Students Congratulations to IREM Foundation Scholarship Recipients Recruit New Members for a Chance to Win $ 2 , 500 ! First American Tax Calendars Offer Convenient Members - Only Benefit Welcome New Members ! IREM EVENTSAdvance IREM ' s Agenda for Action at the Leadership and Legislative SummitHead to the Leadership and Legislative Summit in Washington , DC , April 22 - 26 , 2006 , and create our vision for the future of the real estate management industry . The Summit provides an intimate forum where you can convey your views about the IREM Agenda for Action - share ideas with colleagues , IREM leaders and , most importantly , with members of Congress to make an impact on legislation . You ' ll also have many opportunities to shape your personal agenda for professional development and success . Participate in interactive discussion groups like the Business Solutions Dialogue : " Technology Talk - About " to discover new solutions for managing one of the most critical issues facing our industry . If you ' re using a product or program that may benefit others , share it by presenting a 15 - minute " Techno - Snippet " at the Business Solutions Dialogue . Whether it ' s a product that supports your back office processes or enhances your property , take this opportunity to share your insights and experiences . To present a " Techno - Snippet ", complete a Call for " Techno - Snippets " Form . On Wednesday , April 26 , you ' ll have a chance to be heard on Capitol Hill . Join your IREM colleagues in supporting the industry ' s legislative agenda . For more information , go to the Capitol Hill Visits page . Discounted registration for the Summit ends March 15 - register today ! NEW ! CCIM & IREM Success Series 2006 Don ' t look for the IREM Education Conference in November . ..... IREM has joined forces with the CCIM Institute to produce a trailblazing industry event : CCIM & IREM Success Series 2006 Real Estate Professionals - Issues - SolutionsOctober 20 - 21 , 2006 Tampa Convention Center - Tampa , FLIREM Business and Governance Meetings will be held October 17 - 19 , 2006 , which will be your opportunity to further the strategic mission of the Institute . Plan ahead and make sure you experience this one - of - a - kind industry happening for yourself ! To find out more , view the press release . If you have experience in adult or corporate education plus specialized expertise on industry hot topics , share your expertise at the first CCIM & IREM Success Series 2006 by submitting a Call For Presentations Form . Upcoming Leadership VisitsIREM leaders have planned the following chapter visits within the next month : Date : February 15 , 2006 Location : Nebraska Chapter No . 12 - Omaha , NEVisiting Officer : Lou Nimkoff , CPM , IREM Senior Vice PresidentDate : February 27 , 2006 Location : Korea Chapter No . 112 - Seoul , KoreaVisiting Officer : Fred Prassas , CPM , 2006 IREM President and Nancye Kirk , IREM Staff Vice President of Strategic InitiativesDate : March 8 , 2006 Location : New Jersey Chapter No . 1 , Delaware Valley Chapter No . 3 and Southern New Jersey Chapter No . 101 - Atlantic City , NJVisiting Officer : Fred Prassas , CPMDate : March 15 , 2006 Location : Western North Carolina Chapter No . 40 - Charlotte , NCVisiting Officer : Randy Woodbury , CPM , IREM Senior Vice PresidentDate : March 15 , 2006 Location : Greater Rhode Island Chapter No . 88 - Providence , RIVisiting Officer : Gail Duke , CPM , IREM Senior Vice PresidentDate : March 16 , 2006 Location : Boston Metropolitan Chapter No . 4 - Boston , MAVisiting Officer : Gail Duke , CPMDate : March 16 , 2006 Location : Greater Nashville Chapter No . 71 - Nashville , TNVisiting Officer : Fred Prassas , CPMTo find out when IREM leaders will be traveling to your area , view the Officer Visit Schedule . IREM PRODUCTS & OFFERINGSNEW ! " Introduction to Real Estate Management " Course to Debut March 1 IREM has created a new introductory - level course called " Introduction to Real Estate Management " ( IREM 01 ) to deliver IREM education to broader audiences . The course focuses on the fundamentals of real estate management and is an ideal resource for training your new hires and entry - level staff . Lessons cover the history of real estate , the career outlook for the industry , and all the core functions of professional real estate management . IREM 01 will be offered as a non - facilitated online course beginning March 1 , giving your employees the flexibility to complete coursework around their work schedule . To learn more about IREM 01 as well as other online courses slated for the March 1 online session , visit the IREM online Courses page . Enhanced Usability for IREM Financial Analysis SpreadsheetThe IREM Financial Analysis Spreadsheet , an invaluable tool that helps you evaluate your financial operations , is now more convenient and easy - to - use . Users no longer have to acquire additional plug - ins to utilize all functionality - every spreadsheet function is now pre - programmed into the spreadsheet ! Remember : IREM members have FREE access to the IREM Financial Analysis Spreadsheet . To download the spreadsheet and other useful financial tools free of charge , login to the IREM Web site with your username and password and visit the IREMFIRST Financial Tools page . Seeking Member Input on New IREM Code of Professional Ethics On November 19 , 2005 , the Governing Council gave approval to move forward with the development of a single code of ethics for CPM Members , CPM Candidates , and ARM Members . The new code would replace the current CPM and ARM codes of ethics . A vital step involved in adopting a new ethics code is to receive input from you - our IREM members . We encourage you to participate in the process by reviewing the draft of the proposed IREM Code of Professional Ethics and forwarding all comments to Eileen Lynch at IREM Headquarters , elynch @ irem . org , by April 1 , 2006 . Help IREM continue its practice of leading the industry in ethics education and enforcement - review the new code of ethics online . Retake IREM Courses at 50 % Off ! Do you want to brush up on your skills or experience a newly revised curriculum that will enhance employee training ? Take advantage of the new repeat course policy today ! All IREM Members are eligible to retake a course already taken , or the equivalent of a prior course taken , in any delivery format -- regardless of pass or fail status or the format in which it was originally taken -- for half price ! Please contact IREM at ( 800 ) 837 - 0706 , Ext . 4650 , to register for a repeat course or to obtain additional information . PLEASE NOTE : The ARM Exam , CPM Exam , and MPSA or Management Plan are NOT included in the repeat course policy . Submit Data by March 1 to Receive a FREE Income / Expense Analysis Report Interested in receiving a FREE Income / Expense Analysis report for your building category - up to a $ 365 value ? Then submit your operating income and expense data to the 2006 IREM Income / Expense Analysis program ! The data submission deadline is March 1 , 2006 ( April 1 , 2006 for Shopping Center data only ) . E - mail incomeexpense @ irem . org with any questions or submit your data now . IREM NEWS & UPDATESCredential Awareness Campaign Will Reach Largest Audience to Date in 2006 IREM Headquarters and chapters have collaborated extensively to promote the value of IREM credentials to owners and investors - your potential clients and employers . With the launch of the Chapter Co - op Advertising Program in 2006 , our collaborative efforts have expanded even further . Nearly 50 IREM chapters - both U . S . and international - contributed funds and resources to the new program . As a result , our credential awareness campaign will reach the largest audience ever , covering 40 U . S . markets and six countries ! The credential awareness ads explain why your IREM credential sets you apart from the rest and directs audiences to the online member directory . IREM is dedicated to spreading the word - your credential symbolizes the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in the industry . To find out when and where IREM ads will appear this year , view the 2006 IREM Ad Schedule . CDPM - II Program Launches Successfully at Military Housing ConferenceThe second level of the Certified Defense Privatization Manager ( CDPM ) program , or CDPM - II , debuted successfully during the Professional Housing Management Association ( PHMA ) conference , January 30 - February 3 , in San Diego , CA . Created by IREM , the National Apartment Association ( NAA ) and the Military Housing and Lodging Institute ( MHLI ) , the CDPM program originally launched in 2005 . Due to the popularity of the first CDPM program , which provides training to managers of family housing under the military ' s privatization initiatives , CDPM - II was developed this year . At the PHMA conference , 28 students attended the pilot offering of CDPM - II and gave the new program positive reviews . At least two more offerings of CDPM - II are scheduled for 2006 . Level 1 of the CDPM program , which was also offered during the conference , had 31 attendees . IREM participated as an exhibitor at the conference and representatives from IREM met with many prospective members and partners . The PHMA conference is a well - regarded convention for military housing managers and annually draws an audience of over 1 , 000 attendees . Call for Participation : 2006 Course Revision Review Teams To keep our courses contemporary and relevant to the real estate management industry , IREM systematically reviews and updates all course content on a regular schedule . In 2006 , we will revise the following courses : " Human Resource Essentials for Real Estate Managers " ( HRS 402 ) " Marketing and Leasing : Retail Properties " ( MKL 404 ) " Marketing and Leasing : Multifamily Properties " ( MKL 405 ) " Marketing and Leasing : Office Buildings " ( MKL 406 ) " Property Maintenance and Risk Management " ( MNT 402 ) " Management Plan Skills Assessment " ( MPSA ) Member participation and feedback are critical to the success of these course revisions . We value your expertise and opinions immensely , and we encourage you to get involved ! Serving on a review team presents an exciting opportunity to get involved and connect with other IREM members . If you ' d like to receive consideration for an appointment to a 2006 review team , please e - mail Rebecca Niday ( rniday @ irem . org ) by Monday , February 20 , and indicate the specific review team of interest . IREM Leaders Participate in Japan Chapter ' s Annual Meeting and ConferenceOur Japan Chapter No . 110 now boasts 60 CPM Members - 15 of whom were installed by President Fred Prassas , CPM in Tokyo on February 2 . Prassas and IREM CEO / Executive Vice President Russ Salzman participated in the Japan chapter ' s annual meeting and conference , where both addressed an audience of more than 150 attendees . Just as IREM leaders have conducted scanning exercises at U . S . chapter meetings to identify issues facing U . S . property managers , IREM Members in Japan were asked to complete similar scanning surveys . Indianapolis Chapter ' s " Take Our Future to Lunch " Program Attracts College StudentsOn February 2 , more than 25 students from the residential property management program at Ball State University in Muncie , IN , and the real estate program at Indiana University in Bloomington , IN , attended the second annual " Take Our Future to Lunch " event sponsored by IREM ' s Indianapolis Chapter No . 24 . IREM Secretary / Treasurer Reggie Mullins , CPM provided insights into how she entered the business and offered suggestions to students as they start their property management careers . Staff Vice President Nancye Kirk provided an overview of IREM and the CPM program and discussed the benefits of becoming an IREM Student Member . Every student was connected with a property management practitioner during lunch , which was followed by a panel discussion on asset management . Congratulations to IREM Foundation Scholarship RecipientsUpon conducting its first quarter review , the IREM Foundation has awarded the following scholarships : Paul H . Rittle Sr . Memorial Scholarship - Provides financial assistance to those who enroll in IREM coursesChristopher Vogt , ARMLakehaven Apartments / AIMCOCarol Stream , Illinois $ 2 , 000 Alicia McNealNewport Condominium AssociationChicago , Illinois $ 1 , 000 Minority Outreach Scholarship - fosters a more diverse property management workforce and more diverse membership by funding the educational requirements to become a CPM Irving BlueForest Park Southeast Development CorporationSt . Louis , MissouriUp to $ 5 , 000 Marquesha WhiteBrad Bradford Realty and ConstructionAtlanta , GeorgiaUp to $ 5 , 000 Congratulations to all first quarter scholarship recipients ! Keep in mind these upcoming scholarship deadlines - and spread the word to colleagues who may be interested : Donald M . Furbush Scholarship deadline : March 31 George M . Brooker Collegiate Scholarship for Minorities deadline : March 31 Visit the IREM Foundation Scholarships page to find out more about these scholarships and to download applications . Recruit New Members for a Chance to Win $ 2 , 500 ! Want to help IREM grow and earn the chance to win $ 2 , 500 ? Then get involved in the 2006 IREM Member - Get - A - Member Campaign - all it takes is onE ! IREM ' s membership would grow by 17 , 000 if every member referred just one new member . And , with your first referral , you ' ll be entered into the grand prize drawing for $ 2 , 500 ! In addition , the top 25 referring members will each receive $ 500 . All winners will be announced at the IREM Business and Governance Meetings , October 17 - 19 , in Tampa , Florida . To be considered for Member - Get - A - Member rewards , IREM must receive applications with your name listed as the referring member between October 1 , 2005 , and September 30 , 2006 . To learn more about the Member - Get - A - Member campaign , login to the Member Services section of the IREM Web site and visit the Member - Get - A - Member page . First American Tax Calendars Offer Convenient Members - Only BenefitCreated just for IREM members , the First American tax calendars conveniently consolidate tax deadlines across the U . S . These tax calendars are particularly useful when you manage properties in multiple states . To find out if you have real estate and personal property tax deadlines coming up between February - April 2006 , view the First American Tax Calendars . As an IREM service partner , First American Commercial Real Estate Services is dedicated to working with IREM to deliver timely products and solutions that are directly applicable to your business . For more details about First American ' s full suite of tax consulting and valuation services , contact Terri Matthews at 800 - 211 - 1700 or tmatthews @ firstam . com . Welcome All New MembersJoin us in welcoming all new CPM , CPM Candidate , ARM , AMO , Associate , Student and Academic Members ! To find out who ' s new at IREM , visit the New Members page . 2006 Institute of Real Estate Management . IREM , CERTIFIED PROPERTY MANAGER , CPM , ACCREDITED RESIDENTIAL MANAGER , ARM , ACCREDITED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION and AMO are registered trademarks of the Institute of Real Estate Management . Comments : Please contact us with any questions , comments or concerns you may have about our privacy policy at enotes @ irem . org . 430 N . Michigan Ave . 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