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Posted: January 13, 2011
R.I. Chapter of the Appraisal Institute held it's Holiday meeting Dec. 9th
R.I. Chapter of the Appraisal Institute held it's Annual Holiday Meeting and Installation of Officers and Directors for 2011 on December 9th. Pictured are some of the attendees and the participants.
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