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IAAO selects Amy Rasmussen as Executive Director

   After a nationwide search by the Executive Director Search Task Force, Amy Rasmussen, RES, AAS, FIAAO, has been selected by the Board to serve as the new IAAO Executive Director. Ms. Rasmussen currently serves as Chief Deputy Assessor for the Riverside County (Calif.) Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder's Office and will join IAAO on April 1.
   Before her current position, she was Chief Deputy Assessor for the Polk County (Iowa) Assessor's Office. Ms. Rasmussen served on the IAAO Board as a director and on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past President, President, President-Elect, and Vice President. As president in 2020, she led IAAO through the pandemic. Her IAAO service also includes serving as Chair of the Mentorship Task Force and Professional Development Committee; as a member of the Finance and Vision 20/20 Committees; and as a representative to the Association of Appraiser Regulatory Officials (AARO).

Get up to date on IAAO during online Town Hall on April 5

   IAAO will host an online Town Hall at 10 a.m. Central on Friday, April 5 to update members on recent association activities and plans for 2024 and beyond. Members can register to attend at www.iaao.org/townhall24.  IAAO President Rebecca Malmquist, CAE, and new Executive Director Amy Rasmussen, RES, AAS, FIAAO, will deliver updates on committee and task force activities, review strategic planning efforts, and go over the status of IAAO meetings, membership, and education.  Register today for the online Town Hall, set for Friday, April 5.  If you have questions, you may submit them in advance to townhall@iaao.org.

IAAO awards program nominations and submissions are open

   IAAO is accepting award nominations through May 1. The IAAO Awards Program celebrates achievements by individuals and organizations in the valuation profession. All IAAO members and affiliated organizations are eligible to submit nominations.   Winners will be announced at the IAAO Annual Conference in Denver. The submission deadline is May 1. For more information on how to submit a submission, see the March issue of Fair+Equitable magazine or go to www.iaao.org/awards

IAAO Fellows Council is asking for nominations

   The IAAO Fellows Council is seeking nominations for individuals who have distinguished themselves and made a significant contribution to the organization. The Council is looking for members with at least 10 years of IAAO membership and at least 15 years of experience in the assessment profession.
   The IAAO Fellows title recognizes individual IAAO members who have dedicated their careers to the development of the profession and have made exceptional contributions to IAAO and the assessment industry. Submit your nominee using the IAAO Fellows Nomination form on the IAAO website by May 1.

IAAO offering CAE courses online for Fast Track completion

   IAAO has set up live online courses to allow students to complete the Certified Assessment Evaluator (CAE) designation education requirements in a year. Between the live online classes and self-study options, students will have opportunities to take all classes required to earn the designation.
   The CAE requires courses 101, 102, 112, 311, 400 and workshops 151 and 171. Courses 101, 102, and Workshop 171 are now self-study courses, and dates for the live online courses have been released.
   Start the process now and get on the fast track to a CAE designation! See www.iaao.org/fasttrack for course dates and information.

March is Membership Madness

   Refer a new member in March and you and that new member will be entered into the IAAO Membership Madness bracket for the chance to receive one free IAAO Self-Study Course and a bundle of IAAO swag.
   IAAO Membership Madness bracket entries are reserved for the first 32 IAAO members who refer a new member, as well as the new member they refer, between March 1 and March 31. Matchups will be decided by coin flip and will be revealed on YouTube and Facebook Live at 10 a.m. Central on Monday, April 8.
   For current members to be eligible, the new member must include the current IAAO member’s name on their application. One entry per IAAO member. To refer a member, have the new member include your name on the membership application, available online.   

Update Your Member Profile

IAAO is continuing its demographic data collection campaign to have members update profile information. 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

Registration for GIS/Val Tech underway

Registration is open for the 2024 GIS/Valuation Technologies Conference, April 8-11 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The conference, co-hosted by IAAO and URISA, is focused on using technology to improve the property tax assessment process. There are three program tracks with multiple sessions in each: GIS Technologies, Leadership, and Modeling & Valuation. Additional workshops have been set up this year and the optional pre- and post-conference workshops will provide deep dives into many important topics. See the GIS webpage for more information.

Conference registration opens in April, hotel block now available

   Registration for the 2024 IAAO Annual Conference, Aug. 25-28 in Denver, will open in April, and members planning on attending can now reserve a hotel room.
   The conference headquarters is the Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. The conference hotel room rate is $239, and rooms are available online. The cutoff date to reserve a hotel room in the conference block is July 31.
   More than 60 sessions are expected to be offered at the conference. Session titles, times, and speakers will be available on the 2024 Conference Education Sessions page released later in the spring. Attendees should have the opportunity to earn 10 or more credit hours.

Mobile technology focus of Data Cloud’s March 20 webinar

   The demand for enhanced data collection tools and heightened data quality is becoming increasingly critical to all aspects of appraisal operations and Data Cloud Solutions, an IAAO Strategic Partner, will be reviewing it during a webinar, “Enhancing Every Facet of Your Appraisal Operation through Mobile Technology,” at 1 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, March 20.
   A well-designed and fully integrated mobile solution not only increases productivity but greatly improves data quality resulting in more consistent and predictable values leading to fewer appeals.
   In this session, Daniel Anderson, Founder of DCS, will be leading a discussion on how mobile technology has improved not only productivity for field staff but also improved overall operational efficiency while lowering costs for hundreds of jurisdictions across North America.
   Topics will include optimized travel routing, instant photo association, sketching, GIS maps and integrations, workflow management, data validation and quality control, field location tracking, and reporting. Register here.

Industry Events

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  • March 25 2024
    Instructor Evaluation Workshop 03/25/2024 IAAO is offering the Instructor Evaluation Workshop, March 25-27, 2024 in Southbridge, Massachusetts. IAAO’s Instructor Evaluation Workshop (IEW) is an intensive 2 1/2-day event that allows you to showcase your training skills and abilities related to the delivery of IAAO materials in a live classroom setting. Those who pass the event will be junior instructors and certified to teach in a traditional in-person classroom. Prior to participating in the IEW, IAAO recommends you have experience in public speaking and facilitating training events. Registration ends Jan. 19, 2024. Add to Calendar
  • April 3 2024
    Making Marijuana Personal 04/03/2024 A real-world approach to assessing commercial marijuana facilities. We will break down each of the 3 major facility types (grower, processor and dispensary) to show what you would expect to see in a typical facility including equipment, furniture and fixtures, and inventories and the values associated with each of them. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, April 3, will be presented by Bryan Shuck and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Add to Calendar
  • April 5 2024
    IAAO 2024 Town Hall 04/05/2024 IAAO will host a virtual Town Hall at 10 am Central on Friday, April 5 to update members on recent activities going on at the association. IAAO President, Rebecca Malmquist, CAE and Executive Director, Amy Rasmussen, RES, AAS, FIAAO will update members during the online meeting, discussing strategic planning efforts, deliver updates on our committee and task force activities, and review the status of IAAO meetings, membership, and education. Register today for the online Town Hall. If you have questions, you may submit them in advance to townhall@iaao.org. Add to Calendar
  • April 18 2024
    Designation Discourse: CAE & RES Designations 04/18/2024 Thinking about earning an IAAO CAE or RES designation? Current CAE and RES designees will be available to answer your questions in an informal Zoom chat. Open to general questions, too. All prospective and current candidates for designation are encouraged to attend.
    Join Professional Development Committee members, select current designees, and program staff every other month as they answer questions and share experiences in earning a designation. This is an informal Zoom chat for those interested in earning an IAAO designation, and all are welcome.
    Add to Calendar
  • May 1 2024
    Multifamily Repurposing: Trend Or Craze & How It Makes Sense 05/01/2024 With the multifamily market booming, increasing rents have had a significant effect when it comes to affordability. It has put pressure on the need for developers to find a creative way to supply multifamily housing that is affordable in an industry with rising land and construction costs. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, May 1, will be presented by Kelby Collier, AAS and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Add to Calendar
  • May 3 2024
    Board of Director's Meeting - May 2024 05/03/2024 Registration for this event is by invitation only. Hotel: Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Rd, Temecula, CA 92592 Add to Calendar
  • June 5 2024
    Mass Appraisal is a Team Sport 06/05/2024 Mass appraisal is the systematic creation, application, and testing of values by a group of people. In simple terms, it is a TEAM sport. This session will explore the hallmarks of a healthy team, a healthy culture, and the proven benefits of teamwork. The webinar, set for noon Central on Wednesday, June 5, will be presented by Derrick Niederklein, AAS and is eligible for 1.5 CEU hours. The cost is $55 for IAAO members and $77 for nonmembers. Add to Calendar
  • June 13 2024
    Designation Discourse: Open Discussion June 06/13/2024 Thinking about earning an IAAO designation? Come ask your questions and learn from others in an informal Zoom chat. Prospective and current candidates for designation are encouraged to attend.
    Join Professional Development Committee members, select current designees, and program staff every other month as they answer questions and share experiences in earning a designation. This is an informal Zoom chat for those interested in earning an IAAO designation, and all are welcome.
    Add to Calendar
  • August 25 2024
    90th Annual Conference On Assessment Administration 08/25/2024 The 2024 IAAO Annual Conference will take place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Aug. 25-28. Add to Calendar
  • December 12 2024
    2024 IAAO Legal Seminar 12/12/2024 The 2024 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 Chicago on Dec. 12-13.
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