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Our Mission
The mission of IREM Chapter 9 is to serve the needs of all real estate management professionals; managers of multifamily housing, office buildings and retail shopping centers; site managers, property supervisors, property managers, asset managers and management company owners.
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Our Chapter Vision and Plan For The Future pdf version
OUR VISION FOR 2007-2011
During the next five years, IREM Chapter 9 will work to increase membership, participation, and involvement, improve its educational and program offerings, and strive to become a recognized and respected resource in the community.
To achieve this vision we will work to accomplish the following goals:
GOVERNANCE: To maintain committees that represent the membership and that adhere to policies set forth in the Chapter Bylaws.
To accomplish this goal:
- Maintain a succession plan, ensuring depth within the Chapter leadership
- Structure the Executive Committee in a manner that will sustain involvement by candidates and industry partners
- Place priority on recognizing the efforts of Chapter volunteers
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MEMBERSHIP: To steadily increase chapter participants, ensure our chapter participation consists of a diversified group of CPMs, ARMs, and candidates, and to increase the visibility and exposure of industry partners, adding value to the membership.
To accomplish this goal:
- Provide opportunities for all member types to participate in chapter programs and activities
- Provide successful communication with members through the quarterly newsletter and website
- Address member needs by adding/changing benefits and services pursuant to member satisfaction surveys
- Enthusiastically welcoming new members and encourage volunteerism with the organization
- Recognize member contributions to the success of the Chapter
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FINANCE: To increase sources of funds for education, programs, staff, national event participation, scholarship and outreach.
To accomplish this goal:
- The Executive Committee will establish a Sponsorship Committee.
- This Sponsorship Committee will research potential funding sources, and develop a five year funding strategy.
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EDUCATION: To provide educational programs that meet the needs of the real estate industry, that are affordable, profitable, well attended, and positively evaluated
To accomplish this goal:
- Offer IREM courses and seminars that meet designation and continuing education requirements
- Collaborate with other IREM chapter to create regional educational offerings
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PROGRAMS: To develop programs of reasonable cost, which stimulate interest, are interactive, and which consistently result in increases in attendance
To accomplish this goal:
- Offer chapter meetings and social events that cater to all member types; that are responsive to the diverse interests of varying property management specialties (residential, commercial, retail, industrial); and encourage participation by diverse individuals and young professionals
- The Programs Committee will develop a calendar of programs that meets requirements established in the Chapter Bylaws and by IREM National
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COMMUNITY SERVICE: To be a good corporate citizen and to be recognized as such
To accomplish this goal:
- The Chapter will support the efforts of local charities.
- The Chapter will create meaningful opportunities for membership involvement in community service.
- The Executive and Programs Committees will explore options for future community service programs and establish a five year initiative to expand the Chapter’s efforts.
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OUR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
KEY FOCUS AREA: GOVERNANCE GOAL STATEMENT: To create a board that represents the Membership and that sets vision, policy and delegates tasks
STRATEGY |
DELEGATED TO |
INITIATIVE |
Maintain a Defined Line of Leadership Succession |
Executive Committee |
Nominate committee members to integrate the entire membership into the governance of the chapter. Maintain executive committee job descriptions that are reviewed and updated as needed. Conduct executive committee orientation. Adhere to guidelines established by the Chapter Bylaws in the nomination of executive committee members and committee chairs. |
Strengthen Committee Leadership |
Executive Committee |
Maintain committee leadership job descriptions that are reviewed and updated as needed. Establish committee goals. Regularly evaluate committee success in meeting chapter goals and in addressing the needs of the general membership. |
Increase Participation by Candidates and Industry Partners |
Executive Committee |
Encourage first time volunteers in leadership positions. Establish a leadership mentoring program. |
Recognition |
Executive Committee |
Place priority in recognizing the involvement of all committee members through an awards program that effectively conveys appreciation for the efforts of chapter volunteers. |
Participation |
All Committees |
Support chapter leaders in attending regional and national meetings. Offer funding to subsidize participation. |
OUR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
KEY FOCUS AREA: MEMBERSHIP GOAL STATEMENT: To steadily increase chapter participants, ensure our chapter participation consists of a diversified group of CPMs, ARMs, and candidates, and to increase the visibility and exposure of industry partners, adding value to the membership. During this five year period we will retain 90% of our chapter participants by involving them in committee activities, providing increased benefits, informative meetings, and educational opportunities.
STRATEGY |
DELEGATED TO |
INITIATIVE |
Maintain Membership |
Executive Committee Membership Committee Programs Committee |
Retain no less than 90% of chapter members by involving them in committee activities, providing meaningful benefits, informative meetings and educational opportunities. Conduct a survey to assess member satisfaction and needs, identifying areas that need to be re-evaluated and remedied. |
Increase Membership
| Membership Committee |
Conduct ODIEs meetings to promote IREM involvement by industry professionals. Support student membership. Collaborate with other industry associations in joint events/programs. |
Implement a New Member Welcome Program |
Membership Committee |
Incorporate the “New Member Welcome Program for Chapters,” designed by the National Membership Committee, into a Chapter specific procedure to receive all member types. |
Recognition |
Executive Committee Membership Committee Programs Committee |
Recognize member contributions, significant anniversaries and individual accomplishments. |
OUR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
KEY FOCUS AREA: FINANCE GOAL STATEMENT: To increase sources of funds for education, programs, staff, national event participation, scholarship and outreach.
STRATEGY |
DELEGATED TO |
INITIATIVE |
Fiscal Success of the Chapter |
Executive Committee Finance Committee |
Ensure that expenses are held within the limits of the approved annual budget. Provide financial reports to the Membership via chapter meetings, website or newsletter. |
Fund Development |
Executive Committee |
Develop a sponsorship committee that will determine funding opportunities for chapter activities, allowing for an expansion of offerings (programs and education) without depending solely on dues. |
Fund Development Plan |
Sponsorship Committee |
Generate a five year plan that supports consistently growing sources of revenue |
OUR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
KEY FOCUS AREA: EDUCATION GOAL STATEMENT: To provide educational programs that meet the needs of the real estate industry, that are affordable, profitable, well attended, and positively evaluated.
STRATEGY |
DELEGATED TO |
INITIATIVE |
Continue Educational Offerings |
Executive Committee |
Meet the needs of the CPM candidates, ARM, to fulfill requirements. |
Resource for CE offerings |
Education Committee |
Offer real estate licensing CE for courses and seminars. Sponsor seminars on topics relevant to the industry, attended by members and non-members. |
Successful Promotion |
Executive Committee Education Committee |
Conduct ODIEs meetings to introduce IREM to other real estate professionals, promoting participation in the organization. Collaborate with other chapters in creating regional educational offerings. |
Support of CPM Candidates |
Education Committee |
Identify and recruit CPMs to assist and mentor candidates through the designation process. Establish a scholarship program available to candidates for IREM education. |
OUR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
KEY FOCUS AREA: PROGRAMS GOAL STATEMENT: To develop programs of reasonable cost, which stimulate interest, are interactive, and result in increased attendance.
STRATEGY |
DELEGATED TO |
INITIATIVE |
Develop a Schedule of Programs |
Programs Committee |
Programs will be stimulating, and interactive. Programs will be posted on the Chapter Website at the beginning of the year and offered to members of neighboring chapters. |
Base Programs on the Needs of Chapter Participants |
Programs Committee |
Offer chapter meetings and social events that caters to all member types; that are responsive to the diverse interests of varying property management specialties (residential, commercial, retail, industrial); and encourage participation by diverse individuals and young professionals. |
OUR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
KEY FOCUS AREA: COMMUNITY SERVICE GOAL STATEMENT: To be a good corporate citizen and to be recognized as such.
STRATEGY |
DELEGATED TO |
INITIATIVE |
Organize a community service event |
Executive Committee Programs Committee |
Participate in community service programs with an emphasis on locally based charities Contribute to the IREM Foundation in the form of an annual donation to the fund raising auction. |
Identify local charitable organizations to support |
Executive Committee Programs Committee |
Publicize within organization and recruit member involvement Develop a schedule of activities/commitments for the next 5 years |
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