Catch the Action in Austin this June!
Appraisal Institute Multi-Region Meetings
June 19-27, 2008
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Austin, Texas
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The Appraisal Institute will host a series of regional and national meetings as well as offer education from June 19-27 in Austin, Texas.
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Meetings
Appraisal Institute Regions 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 will meet both jointly and by region on Friday through Sunday, June 20-22 (Regions 1, 4 and 7 will hold separate meetings during May and June). Sessions will focus on chapter leadership and education network issues.
The annual Membership Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 22, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The current national officers as well as a number of past presidents will be available to respond to members’ questions and concerns.
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The Appraisal Institute’s Board of Directors will meet June 24-25. Other national committee meetings in Austin include the Strategic Planning Committee, Leadership Development & Nominating Committee and the Education Trust.
Education
What better place than Austin, one of the nation’s Top 10 “green” cities, for the premiere of AI’s newest seminar, “An Introduction to Valuing Green Buildings.” Another new seminar, “Appraisal Challenges: Declining Markets and Sales Concessions,” which addresses some of today’s most pressing concerns, also will be presented. Both will be held on Tuesday, June 24. Each seminar offers seven hours of Appraisal Institute continuing education
The two-day “Yellow Book” seminar, which deals with federal standards for land acquisition, will be held on June 26-27. This seminar, which will be taught by Brian Flynn, MAI, focuses on land acquisition policies of various federal agencies. This program offers 16 hours of CE credit.
Appraisers may register for any of these seminars whether or not they attend the Austin meetings.
Social Events
On Saturday evening, June 21, the Education Trust will hold a reception and an auction.
On Tuesday evening, June 24, attendees will have the option of participating in a Texas-style barbecue at the Salt Lick Texas Bar-B-Que in Driftwood, Texas. Advance reservations for this event are required as seating is limited.
IRWA Conference
In addition to Appraisal Institute meetings and educational programming, AI members may register for the International Right of Way Association’s 54th annual Education Conference, which will take place at the Hilton Austin Hotel. IRWA is extending to AI members a special two-day pass (June 22-23) for $250, which may be purchased onsite. The pass includes IRWA’s opening ceremony and reception on June 22 as well as education sessions and exhibits. Onsite registration purchases may be made at the IRWA registration desk, located on the 6th Floor of the Hilton Austin (500 E. 4th Street). Onsite registration hours are: Saturday, June 21, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, June 22, 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, June 23, 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
More about Austin
Austin is the capital of Texas as well as the "Live Music Capital of the World," with more music venues per capita than any other U.S. city. It’s also home to the University of Texas. Other cultural attractions include the Texas Memorial Museum, the Blanton Museum of Art, the galleries at the Harry Ransom Center, and the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The State Capitol itself is also a major tourist attraction.
Hotel Accommodations
Please contact the Hyatt Regency Austin directly at 888-421-1442 to inquire about hotel room rates and availability.
The Hyatt Regency Austin is six miles from Austin Bergstrom International Airport, located on the south bank of Town Lake between the First Street and Congress Avenue bridges. The hotel offers high-speed and wireless Internet access in all guestrooms. It is within easy walking distance of the famous Sixth Street Entertainment District, featuring live music, microbreweries, restaurants, nightclubs and quaint retail shops. It is also near the State Capitol building, LBJ Presidential Library and the University of Texas as well as other attractions.
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