The RI Chapter of The Appraisal Institute under the guidance of its president, has prepared and e-mailed to its membership a survey to assist the chapter leadership to embrace their "Goals and Needs." To that end it is our intention to develop several "helping hands" toward gaining designations for our membership by establishing teams to achieve the following;
SRA/MAI Designations
*Team Leaders responsive to membership;
*Educational requirements and where to locate them;
*Experience requirements, what's acceptable, what's required;
*Preparation for comprehensive examination;
*Demo reports. Requirements, type property, where to begin; and
*How do I find the time?
Memberships/retention and participation in meetings and other chapter activities is essential for a vibrant organization. RI is developing "special projects" sub-committees lead by associate members i.e. technical, website scholarship, and present ideas to the board of directors. Increase associate participation in all standing committees.
Explore and develop joint meetings with other like-minded organizations (RI Bankers Association, RI Tax Assessors Association, RI Association of Realtors, Commercial Division, etc.) "Networking" is a necessary ingredient to a successful business organization.
While the R.I. Chapter leadership is dedicated to beneficial change for our membership we must do one "thing" at a time and do it well!
Michael Tarello is the 2011 Rhode Island Appraisal Institute chapter president, East Providence, R.I.