February 2017 Newsletter 
President's Message
Luke J. Adamo, MAI
Hello and Welcome to the first newsletter of the year. 
 
2016 presented challenges in our national and local climate in several different aspects. Fortunately, the real estate market in Nevada has continued to improve and hopefully this will translate into positive work production for all our members.
 
Last year's Las Vegas Market Symposium continued its success with another outstanding performance. Moving forward in 2017, the Chapter is planning to create additional programming and networking opportunities. We will attempt to work with other local real estate organizations to bring together different aspects of our community and provide a more entertaining form of education. Please keep tabs on our Chapter website for our current and future educational offerings and events, including a possible panel-type program for the fall of 2017 in Northern Nevada. Also, if you would like to get involved or have any new ideas to stimulate Chapter involvement, please feel free let me know.  
 
A few issues that have been recently discussed by the Nevada Chapter Board of Directors include a new Chapter Financial Management and Administration Policy, the current 45-Day notice materials and a request to support a possible change in the bylaws of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR).  
NVAI Chapter Board Actions
The NVAI board expressed concern with the implementation of the new financial policy. In mid-December, I sent a letter to the Appraisal Institute National Board communicating our board's disapproval of the policy. Due to opposition and concern from many chapters and members, the AI National Board voted on January 10th to suspend implementation until a later date. 
 
More recently, the NVAI board voted to submit correspondence to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) requesting a possible change in their regulations relative to their membership of Nevada registered interns.    
 
Proposed Amendments to AI Regulations
The Appraisal Institute National Board of Directors will be meeting next week to vote on proposed amendments to AI Regulations 1, 2 and 3.  One of the proposed amendments relates to a change in the college degree requirement for certified appraisers seeking SRA and MAI Designations.  The notice in its entirety can be accessed by logging into your AI account.  I encourage you to read the notice and if you have an opinion, please send an email to: 45daynotice@appraisalinstitute.org .

I look forward to serving the Nevada Chapter and want to thank all the members who have volunteered to serve alongside me and who sacrificed their time to benefit your Chapter. I consider this as a high point in my career and appreciate the trust you have placed in me. We have a strong chapter, which is filled with quality people and quality appraisers. In addition, a special thank you goes to Tina Anderson, our Executive Director, who continues to maintain the operations of this Chapter and is a critical component of our viability.
 
Thank you again for giving me this honor and I look forward to serving you.
  Luke J. Adamo, MAI
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THANK YOU to our
2016 Symposium Sponsors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONGRATULATIONS!

To Our Newly Designated Members !

 Wendell M. Snow, SRA


 E ric J. Anderson, MAI 
Nathaniel S. D owning, MAI
Mariusz J. Ko lodzie j, M AI 
 
Terence J. Farr, MAI, AI-GRS 
 
Matthew Buxton, MAI, SRA 


WELCOME
WELCOME
To Our New Affiliates!  
 
  Leikkona Jensen
Jamie Terlemezian  
Upcoming Chapter Meetings
LAS VEGAS - Wednesday, March 22, 2017
March General Meeting & Luncheon 
Registration will be available February 20, 2017

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Reno - April 2017  
Northern Nevada Branch Meeting  
To Be Announced 
Upcoming Chapter Education
RENO
 April 6, 2017
Business Practices & Ethics Course
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RENO
April 7, 2017
National 7-Hour USPAP Update Course
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LAS VEGAS
April 24-28, 2017
Advanced Market Analysis and Highest & Best Use Course
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LAS VEGAS
May 5, 2017
National 7-Hour USPAP Update Course
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RENO
 June 16, 2017
A Lender's Perspective:  The Role of the Appraisal Seminar (2-hour)

Spotlight on USPAP:  Appraisal Review, Common Errors and Issues Seminar (4-hour)

LAS VEGAS
June 28-30, 2017
Comprehensive Exam Review Seminars
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LAS VEGAS
July 24-25, 2017
Litigation Appraising:  Specialized Topics and Applications Course
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LAS VEGAS
August 7-8, 2017
Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions Course
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LAS VEGAS
September 27-29, 2017
Comprehensive Exam Review Seminars
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LAS VEGAS
November 30, 2017
Business Practices & Ethics Course
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LAS VEGAS
December 1, 2017
A Lender's Perspective:  The Role of the Appraisal Seminar (2-hour)

Spotlight on USPAP:  Appraisal Review, Common Errors and Issues Seminar (4-hour)
National Updates
2017 Capstone Schedule
The 2017 Capstone schedule is now open for registration.   For registration information and deadlines, click here.   

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AI CE Status & Reporting
Designated Members and Practicing Affiliates  can log in and click on the link:  "MY AI CE Status Report" to see what Appraisal Institute continuing education requirements have been completed and when their AI CE cycle ends and begins.

Click here to view a guide on how to check your CE credit.

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AI Education Trust Scholarship Opportunities
The Appraisal Institute Education Trust offers scholarship opportunities for Candidates.  Upcoming scholarship deadlines:
    April 1
Appraisal Institute Education Trust AI Course Scholarship
Appraisal Institute Education Trust Minorities and Women AI Course Scholarship
    July 1
Appraisal Institute Education Trust AI Course Scholarship
Appraisal Institute Education Trust Minorities and Women
AI Course Scholarship Appraisal Institute Education Trust Candidate for Designation Scholarship (Note: while the other scholarships only pay for one course, this scholarship pays for ALL advanced level education needed for Candidacy.

Candidates are eligible to receive one scholarship per calendar year.  To learn more about AIET scholarships, click here or email educationtrust@appraisalinstitute.org. 

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Nominations for 2018 AI Vice President Due February 24
The Appraisal Institute is seeking the names of those members interested in serving as the organization's 2018 vice president. The 2018 vice president succeeds to the office of the 2019 president-elect, 2020 president and 2021 immediate past president. The deadline for submission is February 24, 2017.
If you are interested in serving or wish to recommend someone for the position, please submit your recommendation in writing to:
 
Scott Robinson, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS
Chair, 2017 National Nominating Committee
c/o Joan Barngrover
Appraisal Institute
200 W. Madison Avenue
Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60606
 
Recommendations may also be sent via email to: jbarngrover@appraisalinstitute.org.

The National Nominating Committee will meet in Chicago on May 23-24, 2017.
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Chapter Contact
Tina Anderson, Executive Director | 702-838-8489
Chapter Website:  www.ainevada.org  |  Email:  tina@ainevada.org