June 28 webinar: ‘Building from Bias’
   The IAAO June webinar will focus on the importance of how our profession interacts with all members of society.
   Having an awareness of what is meant by “implicit” or “unconscious” bias is critical from a professional or personal development perspective. The webinar will draw from an interdisciplinary perspective with built environment examples building on existing knowledge.
   The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, June 28, will be presented by Brian Gay, and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The webinar is free for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Register here
 
June 30 is deadline for Legal Seminar proposals
   The IAAO Legal Task Force is accepting program topic proposals for the IAAO Annual Legal Seminar, Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, in Louisville, Kentucky. The theme of the seminar is “Assessing the New Norm.”
   The Legal Task Force is seeking qualified professionals to present on topics of interest to lawyers and assessors. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, income approach/cap rates; commercial office spaces; solar, wind, and battery assessment; real vs. personal property; cell phone towers; data centers; prep and trial: practical skills; mediation, expert witnesses, cross examination, opposing counsel and litigating effectively.
   Click here to submit a presentation topic. The deadline to submit topics is June 30.
 
Board election filing deadline is July 1
  Members interested in running for the IAAO Board of Directors should submit candidate materials by July 1. Check out the Elections page on the IAAO website for more information and the submission forms.
   Candidates from the following states CANNOT run for Board of Directors regular positions that begin in 2024, as there are already sitting regular board members from these states: Georgia, Kansas, New Jersey, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee. This does not apply to the officer positions.
   Regular members in good standing will be able to vote electronically from Nov. 1-15 for the regular board member and officer positions. Read more
 

Functional feminism: An apolitical guide to women’s empowerment subject of July 18 WIN call
   Women’s advocate and Florida lawyer Dana Brooks will speak at noon Central on Tuesday, July 18, during the next Women's Initiative Network conversation. As a lawyer, advocate for women, collaborator, mother, and small business mentor, Dana is one of Tallahassee’s “25 Women You Need to Know.”
   She began her career in clinical social work but felt called to advocacy and problem-solving. Join us as Dana discusses her new book, Functional Feminism: An Apolitical Guide to Women's Empowerment, released on Amazon. Conversations are free, and all are welcome. Register here.

 

Conference golf registration deadline is July 27
  July 27 is the deadline to sign up for the golf tournament at the IAAO Annual Conference. The tournament will be Sunday, Aug. 27, and the Utah Chapter of IAAO is hosting the event at the Eaglewood Golf Course.

   Fees are $110 per person and separate packages including transportation and/or golf club rentals are also available. Register here.

 

USPAP workshop to be offered at conference
  IAAO is offering Workshop 191 on Sunday, Aug. 27, in Salt Lake City, before the start of the IAAO Annual Conference.
   The workshop is a national seven-hour USPAP Update offered for continuing education for licensure and certification through The Appraisal Foundation. The workshop provides a general overview of USPAP guidelines, advisory opinions, statements, and other appraisal practices.
  Conference registration is not required, but participants must register by Aug. 9 for the workshop. The cost is $229 for members and $339 for nonmembers. The USPAP textbook is included. Register as part of conference registration or register here.
 
IAAO partner offering webinar on CAMA, GIS
   IAAO Strategic Partner Esri Canada will offer a webinar on their CAMA and GIS products from 1-2 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Aug. 9.
   Learn how to supercharge your property assessments with Esri Canada's Assessment Analyst GAMA — the game-changing solution for fair, accurate, and efficient valuations. Discover how to integrate GIS technology and see how GAMA can transform the way you calculate property values. No more juggling multiple GIS environments. They will explore the potential of assessment analytics and reveal hidden insights through spatial analysis. GAMA empowers users to streamline valuations effortlessly, ensuring precision and ease. Register here.