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IAAO partner on Aug. 16 webinar on emerging topics in appraisal bias

IAAO is joining fellow industry organizations to present the next webinar in the Diversity Inclusion Series: “Emerging Topics in Appraisal Bias,” from 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern on Aug. 16.  The free webinar will have two sections, including one on the Philadelphia Appraisal Bias Task Force. While federally led reports on the topic of appraisal bias have lacked focus on possible proactive steps to help appraisers, the Philadelphia Appraisal Bias Task Force worked inclusively to make sure not only that the appraiser perspective was heard, but also worked to incorporate action items that can benefit the appraisal profession in both the short- and long-term.

The first online seminar section will review With Action’s “Restorative Appraisals” proposal to the Brookings-Ashoka Innovation Challenge, which was one of three appraisal-centric solutions that won a grant from the 54 proposals submitted. IAAO, along with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA); American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA); Appraisal Institute (AI); Massachusetts Board of Real Estate Appraisers (MBREA); and the National Society of Real Estate Appraisers (NSREA) are offering the complimentary webinar. Registration is now open.

Exposure draft of proposed USPAP changes released

The Third Exposure Draft of proposed changes to USPAP is now available for review and comment. Public comments are critical to the development of new editions of USPAP, and the Appraisal Standards Board values all input it receives. The Appraisal Standards Board is accepting public comments until Sept. 24. To submit a comment, click here. Appraisal Standards Board Chair Michelle Czekalski Bradley and Vice President of Appraisal Issues Lisa Desmarais will host an online seminar to discuss this Exposure Draft at 1 p.m. Eastern on Aug. 11. Register here to attend the webinar.

Board of Directors candidates certified

The IAAO Nominating Committee has certified the list of candidates to run for the 2023 IAAO Board of Directors and the election will take place Nov. 1-15. Members not certified as candidates may petition to be included. Candidate petition request forms and supporter petitions are available on the Election webpage. The following is a list of certified candidates to be on the ballot.

President-Elect
Rebecca Malmquist, CAE
Vice President
Tina Stone, PPS, AAS
Region 1
Alvin Lankford, CAE, AAS
Region 2
Roderick Conley, AAS, RES 
Lloyd Funk, CAE
Region 3 
Dwayne Brinson, CAE, RES, AAS
Stuart Topliff

Update Your Member Profile

IAAO is continuing its demographic data collection campaign to have members update profile information, which includes more details than previously collected. Profile updates are a focal point for the IAAO Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and this information will be used to assess IAAO’s membership makeup and highlight the diversity of our global community. Update your profile at www.iaao.org/demologin.






 

Meetings & Programs

November virtual workshop: Dealing with conflict

“Getting Along: Navigating Conflict in the Workplace,” will be the focus of the IAAO Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) one-day virtual workshop on Nov. 1. The event will teach a deeper understanding of interpersonal dynamics, including gender and racial dynamics, while increasing awareness of personal communication styles. The workshop, which will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central, is $195 for members and $275 for nonmembers. Workshop registration includes a free copy of the speaker's new book. Additional information and registration are available online.

Amy Gallo, a conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics expert will lead the workshop. She is an author, editor, and podcast co-host of HBR’s “Women at Work and will also be a speaker at the 2022 IAAO Annual Conference Women’s Luncheon in Boston on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Attendees can register for the luncheon ($60) during the conference registration process, or by emailing Allyson Weber, weber@iaao.org, or Rachel Mense, mense@iaao.org.

Aug. 8 deadline to sign up for conference golf tournament

The deadline to sign up for the annual IAAO Golf Tournament, set for Saturday, Aug. 27, in Boston, is Monday, Aug. 8. The Local Host Task Force and Massachusetts Chapter of IAAO organized the event at the Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course and is managing registration.

The cost is $100 and includes transportation to the course and back, green fees, cart, lunch, and a swag bag. There will be prizes for first, second, and third place, plus contests for closest to the pin and longest drive. In addition, there will be a chance to win a new car with a hole-in-one on a selected hole.  Clubs are available at the course for rent. For more information, contact Local Host Task Force Chairs William Mitchell (wmitchell@northandoverma.gov) or Lane Partridge (Lane.Partridge@town.barnstable.ma.us).

IEW information webinar offered in September; IAAO hosting IEW in January in Alabama

The 2023 IAAO in-person IEW will take place Jan. 9-11 at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama. To learn more about being an instructor, IAAO members are invited to attend a free informational webinar from 1-2 p.m. Central on Thursday, Sept. 8. Register at http://www.iaao.org/iewwebinar.

The three-day IEW event is open to qualifying IAAO members and will be held just before the inaugural conference of the Alabama Chapter of IAAO.
Those who pass the IEW audition will be considered junior IAAO instructors and will be able to teach in the live classroom. Anyone who speaks a second language fluently or with a high degree of proficiency is encouraged to apply. To review the parameters for the IEW and to apply, please access the IEW online application. Spots are limited, and the deadline to apply is Sept. 30.

Industry Events

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  • August 28 2022
    88th Annual Conference On Assessment Administration 08/28/2022 The 2022 IAAO Annual Conference will take place at the Sheraton Boston, Aug. 28-31. Register online or download and submit the paper registration form. You may register for the virtual component using the online registration process or by submitting the paper form. To make a hotel room reservation, see the link to the hotel on the Conference Hotel Page. Add to Calendar
  • September 8 2022
    IEW Informational Webinar 09/08/2022 The 2023 IAAO in-person IEW will take place Jan. 9-11 at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama.
    To be an instructor, IAAO members are invited to attend a free informational webinar. Please join us from 1-2 p.m. Central in Thursday, Sept. 8. Register at www.iaao.org/iewzoom.
    The three-day event is open to qualifying IAAO members and will be held just before the inaugural conference of the Alabama Chapter of IAAO.
    Those who pass the IEW audition will be considered a junior IAAO instructor and will be able to teach in the live classroom.
    Anyone who speaks a second language fluently or with a high degree of proficiency is encouraged to apply.
    To review the parameters for the IEW and to apply, please access the IEW online application. Spots are limited, and the deadline to apply is Sept. 30.
     Add to Calendar
  • September 28 2022
    Possessory Interest: Yes, There is a Tax on That 09/28/2022 The lease of government-owned property is assessable in California. Learn about the laws and valuation methodologies used in Los Angeles County. Presented by Allen Jolley, Supervising Appraiser, Los Angeles County Assessor's Office. This webinar is eligible for 1 CEU hour. Add to Calendar
  • October 14 2022
    Fall Leadership Days 10/14/2022 Registration for this event is open to committee invitation only. Meetings and hotel rooms at Hotel Phillips at 106 S 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105. Add to Calendar
  • October 28 2022
    How to Engage with Your Legislative Partners 10/28/2022 Great ideas sometimes take legislative change. In this session, learn how to create relationships with state lawmakers and move an agenda through the legislative process. Takeaways include how to grow your credibility with state representatives and ways to communicate complex subjects to non-industry leaders to achieve legislative success. Presented by Dorothy Jacks, AAS, CFA and Mike Twitty, MAI, CFA. This webinar is eligible for 1 CEU hour. Add to Calendar
  • November 1 2022
    Getting Along: Navigating Conflict in the Workplace 11/01/2022 WIN’s one-day virtual workshop, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1. Amy Gallow will teach a deeper understanding of interpersonal dynamics, including gender and racial dynamics, while increasing awareness of personal communication styles. Amy Gallo, author, editor, and podcast co-host of HBR’s Women at Work will be the speaker. Add to Calendar
  • November 15 2022
    This Is How We Do It 11/15/2022 Every jurisdiction in the world "assesses" differently. This session will spotlight three counties in the United States and give examples of differences in the way each administers and values properties. Presented by Ryan Hatch, Dan Cypert, RES, AAS, Scott Teruya, AAS. This webinar is eligible for 1 CEU hour. Add to Calendar
  • December 1 2022
    IAAO Legal Seminar 12/01/2022 The IAAO Legal Seminar offers the unique perspective of members who are primarily involved in legal issues. The seminar presents substantive and procedural developments in law that affect assessments and valuation. The seminar will take place in Austin, Texas on Dec. 1-2, 2022. Add to Calendar
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Looking for an IAAO resource? Find all of our internationally recognized publications, standards, and periodicals here. Members have full access to the IAAO Library as well as IAAO Connect, our member community networking tool.

Research Exchange

The IAAO Research Exchange is also now available. The Research Exchange is the central repository for research papers and journal articles relevant to the property tax assessment and administration community.

Subject Guides

The library recently released two new subject guides. The Marijuana Valuation Subject Guide provides links to articles, reports and websites with information on this new special property type. The Sustainable Architecture Subject Guide focuses on how green buildings features impact property valuation.

Learn about the Lirbary

The Friends of the IAAO Paul V. Corusy Library Trust are inviting IAAO members to a game of Words with Assessors, with a chance to win gift cards. During the contest, which runs until August, words will be hidden on library webpages. Just find the words and enter them on the playing card. The word (Standards) from the June/July F+E and the word from the August F+E (Staffing Benchmarks) are noted on the playing card clues, and the additional words will be posted on library pages starting on dates listed on the card. Participants will learn more about the library and the resources it has to offer. The drawings for gift cards for those members who find the most words and complete the playing card will take place at the 2022 IAAO Annual Conference.  Completed cards can be brought to the conference or emailed to library@iaao.org by Aug. 15. 

Matching Campaign

In addition, the Friends of the Library are conducting a matching campaign with Peter Korpacz of Korpacz Realty Advisors matching the first $3,000 in donations. Donations can be made on the website or at the 2022 Annual Conference in Boston at the IAAO Booth. Donate online at www.iaao.org/fotl.

Research Exchange

Subject Guide on Marijuana Valuation

New Sustainable Architecture Subject Guide

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