Chapter Activity

Lead by enthusiastic members and IREM Association Executives who spark passion in their volunteer corps, IREM Chapters are the backbone of the Institute.

Capitalize on the strength of this powerful network to harvest new ideas, initiatives and tactics that will extend your chapters’ reach and grow the Institute.

To maximize your Conference experience, following is a suggested itinerary for chapter leaders and IREM Association Executives. Click here for the suggested itinerary.

Wednesday, October 17

6:30 am-7:30 am

French Quarter Fun Run/Walk

Get a team together from your chapter and join the growing number of IREM fitness enthusiasts who gather for this informal morning work-out. An approximate 5K route will wind through this historic Crescent City area.

8:00 am-2:30 pm

Committee and Board Activities
The morning and afternoon is dedicated to committee meetings, work groups, forums and advisory boards, which are open to all Conference attendees (unless otherwise noted) including those who are not committee or board members. (Business & Governance Activity)

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

Regional Forums 1-14

Meet with your Regional Vice President and other members from your region.

After 5:30 pm

Regional Dinners

Get together with others from your region and experience the unique dining that can only be found in NOLA! To find out the details for your region’s dinner, contact your Regional Vice President.

Interested in where the locals love to eat? Check out the list of Crescent City favorites from our New Orleans hosts! See our restaurant list.

8:00 pm-11:00 pm

Hosted by Louisiana Chapter No. 55

After your regional dinner, head over to HAPPY’S IRISH PUB for this welcoming and memorable event orchestrated and sponsored by our New Orleans hosts to bring together industry rookies with industry pros. No ticket is necessary; your Conference badge is all you’ll need to get access to the VIP Room upstairs, two drink tickets and a ride back to the Marriott on New Orleans’ famous ViP School Bus.

Thanks to Latter and Blum for sponsoring the ViP School Bus.

SRSA Gulf South Management, Inc. will sponsor a photo booth for your amusement and a take home souvenir.

Thursday, October 18

6:30 am-7:30 am

French Quarter Fun Run/Walk

8:30 am-10:30 am

General Session & Keynote Speaker
Among the Conference highlights will be this dynamic morning session planned to pack the powerful one-two punch of industry insightfulness and achieving excellence. Session details coming soon!

11:00 am-12:30 pm

Chapter Leadership Forum
Open to all attendees for networking on chapter-related issues. Incoming chapter presidents must sign in.

Professional Learning Experiences

Education sessions designed to deliver new information, proven strategies and latest trends in response to the professional needs of real estate practitioners at every level of their career.

Chapter Learning Experiences

Education sessions designed to ignite IREM chapter leaders in thought-provoking, relevant dialogue centered on chapter growth, diversity and meaningful member engagement.

2:00 pm-5:00 pm

Chapter and Professional Learning Experiences
Attend sessions of interest to you or your chapter. (Program)

6:30 pm-11:00 pm

+Inaugural Gala Dinner

Join with friends and colleagues at this annual party recognizing the dedication and contribution of the Institute’s leaders. We’ll celebrate the term of 2012 President Jim Evans, CPM and ring in the presidency of Beth Machen, CPM who will lead IREM in 2013.

Beth Machen, CPM
An evening of lively company, great music and lots of dancing will be enhanced by a real New Orleans feast and host bar. Dress to impress…attire for the evening is black tie optional. Get ready for an IREM spectacular!

One ticket to this event is included in your full registration fee (excluding Day Pass registrants). Please indicate your attendance on your registration form, and you will receive an event voucher (on-site) in your registration packet. In order to reserve your seat at the event, simply exchange your event voucher at the IREM Registration Desk. Space is limited

Fee for an Additional Gala Ticket: $125

Friday, October 19

6:30 am-7:30 am

French Quarter Fun Run/Walk

8:30 am-10:00 am

Governing Council

Open to all attendees. Business decisions are made here. 2012 chapter presidents are voting members. Incoming chapter presidents must sign in.

10:30 am-5:00 pm

Chapter and Professional Learning Experiences

Attend sessions of interest to you or your chapter. (Program)

12:30 pm-5:00 pm

+IREM Community Service Project

Inspired by our beautiful host city and our own spirit to serve, mobilize with friends from Louisiana Chapter No. 55 to make a difference for the students at St. Michael Special School.

Since 1965, St. Michael Special School has served students of diverse backgrounds, with major learning difficulties, to achieve as full a potential as possible, through a series of experiences leading to the academic, social and vocational maturity needed for adjustment in the adult world. To learn more about the incredible programs and curriculum at St. Michael Special School, click here.

The planned scope of IREM’s project will include: Fall landscaping (planting of trees, shrubs, flowers); painting the activity room in the Joy Center (a facility for young adults); and using our professional expertise to inspect the campus buildings, identifying need for future repairs and improvements.

If you are unable to participate in the service project, you can contribute to the purchase of supplies (paint, landscaping materials, tools, etc.) via your registration form. In-kind contributions of paint, landscaping materials, tools, etc. are also welcomed. Contributions toward the service project are not tax deductible.

The fee for this event includes transportation, a box lunch and supplies. Space is limited.

Fee: $40.00

12:30 pm-5:00 pm

IAE Symposium

Professional development designed specifically for IREM Association Executives

5:00 pm-6:00 pm

IAE Happy Hour

Networking event exclusively for IREM Association Executives

8:00 pm-10:00 pm

+IREM Foundation

After a sumptuous dinner in the Big Easy, join your fellow revelers at the Krazy Korner bar, located in the heart of the French Quarter on Bourbon Street. Your ticket gets you THREE drinks of your choice – even if you choose a famous New Orleans hurricane. Time to party like you mean it for the IREM Foundation!

Krazy Korner
640 Bourbon Street

"HEY, SHOW US YOUR...SUPPORT!"

Fee: $50.00

Saturday, October 20

7:00 am-8:00 am

French Quarter Fun Run/Walk

10:00 am-12:00 pm

Keynote Speaker & Big Easy Breakfast/Brunch
Conveniently scheduled to end in plenty of time for you to catch an afternoon flight or spend the entire afternoon sightseeing, don’t miss this exciting Conference finish.

Beyond beignets, the menu for this finale event will include a buffet of delectable Big Easy favorites and a keynote speaker that will blow you away! Session details coming soon. The fee for this event is included in your full Conference registration however, a ticket is required. To obtain a ticket, please note your registration form.

*Committee or Board members only may attend.

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