IRWA Chapter 26

International Right of Way Association
Chapter 26

Memo from Wade Brown, Chapter President

As always, with the New Year comes the opportunity for change. Ginny Bolling at CenturyLink has hosted the Chapter 26 lunch meetings as the Central Florida Chapter Chairman for three (3) years now, and is looking to pass the baton to a new host. The March 22, 2011 meeting at the CenturyLink offices will likely be the last one coordinated by Ginny, though she will remain available to assist her successor. If you are interested in becoming the next Chairman, please contact me. If you are interested in changing the meeting times or locations, please let me know as well. We are always hoping to get your input on more and better ways to make this Chapter rewarding to you.

President's Message

As we near the end of another calendar year I would like to report on the Chapter and tell what all is planned for the future. As you all may be aware, we have revised our Chapter by-laws from a Fiscal Year based on a calendar year to matching International's Ficscal Year of July to July and incorporating installation of new officers just prior to that year end. The end of the year reception we have had in the past for installation of new officers will now be the Chapter's Holiday party.

Information will be forthcoming on this which is scheduled for December 8, 2011 in Orlando so save the date in your calendars. There is also a happy hour planned for Tampa and luncheon in Orlando between now and then so please visit our website for more information on these events.

We have one more mini-conference planned for February 2012 so stay tuned for more details. We are attempting to put together a mock trial of an eminent domain matter that will include audience participation so should be an educational and interesting time for attendees. Please remember the Board has planned these events for the benefit of membership but it takes feedback to help in planning for topics and speakers. So please let us know what interests are for the future!

Wade


	Chapter Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Welcome! Operating in the United States and Canada, the IRWA is a single corporation, with approximately 100 entities that manage and deliver the Association's quality services. It is the only professional association that is the pre-eminent source of right of way educational and professional services worldwide. The IRWA comprises a dynamic global community of nearly 10,000 dedicated right of way professionals. Members receive cutting-edge solutions to industry challenges through specialized education courses and seminars, a program of professional development, as well as thought-provoking forums for the exchange and advancement of ideas. The continued success of the IRWA is a result of its quality services and programs, kind and supportive staff, and its dedication to the advancement of right of way work as a fully recognized profession. Since it's inception as a not-for-profit association in 1934, the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) has served a growing number of professionals. IRWA is an individual membership association with approximately 8,300 members throughout the U.S. and Canada. This membership includes: Engineers, Appraisers, Property Managers, Acquisition Agents, Lawyers, Surveyors, Title Experts, Environmentalists, and Relocation Assistance Agents. Because the Association has expanded into an international association, composed of 77 Chapters, it now plays a stronger and more significant role in the development of the economies of the United States and Canada. This is especially true with respect to the multitude of vital community, regional and national improvements, highways, flood control projects, public utility construction, pipelines, railroads, and all other public and quasi-public development activities. Any person who is principally engaged in the acquisition, management, disposition of real property or interest therein, in connection with public, quasi-public, or private enterprise is eligible for membership in this Association.