Member Benefits and Services

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IREM LEADERSHIP AND LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT
Featuring Capitol Hill Visit Day
May 1-5, 2010
JW Marriott Hotel
Washington, DC

Impact the Institute. Influence legislation.
For the last decade, IREM leaders have convened in Washington, DC to influence and shape how the Institute serves and supports its members, the industry and legislation that is critical to your business. Join hundreds of your colleagues who are taking action to insure the continued growth and success of their business and professional community. Elevate your leader within by…

• Participating in committee, advisory board and forum events
• Meeting with IREM national and chapter officers
• Exchanging creative initiatives and winning strategies
• Learning about the legislative issues affecting owners, properties and the industry
• Visiting with members of Congress and making your voice heard

IREM Leadership Conference
August 11-13, 2010
Chicago, Illinois

A combined event of the Chapter Leadership Conference and the Faculty Retreat in one dynamic venue. This conference is a must-attend event for all chapter leaders including officers, executive council members, committee chairs, and IREM association executives, and IREM Faculty.

This conference will provide an opportunity for attendees to connect with fellow leaders, national officers, regional vice presidents, IREM Faculty, and IREM staff during lively, interactive sessions, discussions, and activities including:

• Individual chapter planning retreats
• More sessions for more chapter leaders
• Top-notch keynote speaker
• Best practice roundtable panels and discussions
• More tools, resources, and ideas to deliver meaningful member experiences
• More one-on-one staff consultations
• Networking events and fun!

Visit the Conferences section to learn more about IREM conferences and to register online.

NEW! 2010 IREM Conference (iCON)
October 19-23, 2010
Hilton Bonnet Creek & Waldorf Astoria Resort
Orlando, Florida

Create your own reality.
There have been many famous gatherings where people have created their own reality…Woodstock^®. Disco. MTV^®. Facebook^®. The next one is the 2010 IREM Conference (iCon).



New in 2010, IREM iCon focuses on creating connectivity, community building and customized experiences. Throughout the months preceding IREM iCon, you may choose to participate in myriad of knowledge exchanges, networking activities and interactive research projects – all culminating with the gathering of hundreds of industry professionals in Orlando.

This groundbreaking industry event will give you the freedom to...

• Tailor learning that is relevant to you and your business
• Participate in virtual and live forums and discussions
• Glean insight and information from thousands of practitioners
• Affect IREM policy and direction

The IREM Chapter Network

Connect Locally
IREM has 80 chapters across the country, as well as an international network including chapters in Brazil, Canada, Japan, Poland, Russia, South Korea and other partnerships around the world.

Chapter Leadership
Volunteer for a chapter leadership position to strengthen your leadership skills and help your chapter grow.

Chapter Meetings and Events
Attend meetings and events held by your local chapter to establish new business contacts and build a supportive network of local colleagues.

Legislative Advocacy
Get involved in your chapter’s legislative advocacy efforts to influence local policy and legislation.

Local Tradeshows
Help your chapter participate in local tradeshows where you can meet future vendors and partners or find new employees.

Leave a lasting impression in the eyes of your colleagues and the industry
Contribute your knowledge and experience to IREM and make a difference.

Volunteer for a National Assignment
Serve on an IREM national committee, the Governing Council, task forces, or review teams and take an active role in shaping IREM’s future.

Volunteer for a Chapter Assignment
Become actively involved at the local level by volunteering for a leadership position at your chapter.

To learn more about becoming an IREM volunteer, click here .

Present an Education Session at a National Conference
Share your experiences by conducting an education session, panel discussion, or workshop at an IREM conference.

Visit the Conferences section to submit a “Call for Presentations” form online.

Teaching Opportunities
You can facilitate an ethics course for your chapter or become an IREM instructor.
Contact your chapter’s IREM Association Executive for ethics or IREM Headquarters for instructor opportunities.

Write for the Journal of Property Management (JPM^®)
Tell your success stories to an audience of over 18,000 readers and receive industry-wide recognition.

To submit an article or story idea for JPM, contact the Managing Editor at jpmsub@irem.org.

Contribute to IREMFIRST
You, the experienced real estate manager, are the best source of industry knowledge. Contribute a form or resource to IREMFIRST or network with your peers through the online social community.

To make a contribution, contact us at iremfirst.org.

Facilitate an IREM Webinar
Facilitate a webinar on the industry topics you know best.

If you would like to volunteer to become a webinar facilitator, contact us at webinars@irem.org.

Become an Industry Expert
Interested in sharing your expertise but not sure how to get involved?

To learn more about becoming an IREM volunteer, click here .

IREM EDUCATION
“Cash in” on your member benefits
IREM Members receive up to 20% discounts on tuition for courses offered in the U.S.
Tuition pricing is offered at two rates for members:

• Premier member rate: Applies to CPM Members,
  CPM Candidates, ARM Members, ACoM Members,
  and AMO Firm Employees
• Classic member rate: Applies to Associate Members,
  Student Members, and Academic Members

IREM WEBINARS
Get hot topic information at no cost to you.
IREM webinars are FREE to IREM Members and are offered monthly.

Up-to-Date Information
Webinar topics range from discussions on hot industry issues to live demos of useful IREM resources.

Recent topics include:

• Leasing Poorly Designed Spaces in Office Buildings and Shopping Centers
• Rules of Attraction: Hiring Right
• Sustainability in Existing Buildings
• Return on Equity: Advanced Analysis
• IREM Financial Analysis Spreadsheet Demonstration

IREM VIRTUAL SEMINARS
Get in-depth information with take-away supportive materials.
Virtual seminars are delivered via the Web and telephone, typically as a multi-part series. Recent topics include:

• Troubled Assets
• EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

• Discounted registration for IREM Members
• Quality IREM Member instructors and other industry experts
• Seminar materials (e.g., slides, handouts, recording)

IREMFIRST.ORG
Connect to industry professionals and industry resources.
Re-Launched in 2008, the new IREMFIRST now hosts community building features and member profile hosting, in addition to the same great features it has always had. The only site of its kind, IREMFIRST is the online destination for real estate management resources!

Get better decisions, better information and better decisions with:

• A dynamic homepage showcasing the latest industry information and tools
• User-driven functionality
• Community-building featuring member profiles and forums
• Access to knowledge centers on leading edge topics
• A career center created specifically for the industry
• Online tools and tutorials

Journal of Property Management (JPM^®)

Continually cited as a top member benefit!
JPM offers unparalleled coverage of the latest industry news and trends.

Free Subscription
Your membership includes a free subscription to this bi-monthly publication – each issue packed with articles written by the experts, including IREM Members.

Free Archive Access
All IREM Members have free access to the JPM online archives at www.irem.org with a feature for searching by issue or keyword.

Free Translated Articles
At least one article from each JPM issue is translated into multiple languages and posted in the native language sections of www.irem.org.


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IREM PUBLICATIONS
Get industry resources without the high industry prices.
IREM Members receive significant discounts - 20% to 50% off on all IREM publications!

Comprehensive Coverage
Written by IREM Members and other industry experts, IREM publications cover all major property types and address the challenges you face in today’s real estate management world.

NEW! eBooks Now Available!
Read them where you want, how you want, when you want! Available in print and eBook format, you can take IREM publications wherever you go!

Timely and Relevant Market Research
Exclusively offered by IREM, the Income/Expense Analysis Reports are essential tools that help you take your properties in the right direction. From operating ratios to vacancy rates, these reports will give you the comparative data you need.

Bonus!
All IREM Members receive 50% off the reports and CPM Members receive one complimentary report per year.

Want an EasyWay to a Free Report?
Contribute to IREM’s Income/Expense Program and get one free individual report. Visit http://ie.irem.org to submit income and expense data online by April 1, 2010

Five books are published annually: conventional apartments, federally assistedapartments, office buildings, and condominiums, cooperatives and planned unit developments, and shopping centers.

Visit www.irembooks.org.

eNotes
Our monthly member e-mail newsletter highlights newIREM benefits and programs, upcoming events and other important membership news.

FYI Flash
Get industry update e-mails covering the economy, the industry and much more!

National Security Alerts
All U.S. IREM Members who have opted in for e-mail communications receive national security alerts as soon as they are issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Legislative Bulletin
Our monthly legislative member e-newsletter highlights new events on Capitol Hill and upcoming public policy events that specifically affect you and the real estate industry.

Legislative Data Access
The IREM Legislative Database will give you access to legislation in each state to help you and your chapter take a proactive stance on legislative issues.

Statement of Legislative Policy - A compilation of IREM’s official positions on legislative and public policy issues.

Briefing Papers– Valuable reference guides that are compiled and updated as new developments arise. Visit the Public Policy section of www.irem.org to view all policy reference guides online.

To view pending legislation in your state, log in at www.irem.org and visit the Public Policy section.

IREM.org
Conduct your IREM business online. Log in with your username and password and you can:

• Update your member profile: IREM can serve you better – and potential clients and employers can find you easier – if you update your profile whenever you move or change jobs
• If you are a U.S. CPM Candidate, view your Candidate Status Report and track your progress towards earning your CPM
• Pay your national membership dues
• View your IREM course transcript and committee history
• Register for courses and conferences
• Order IREM publications and other products

• User-friendly features
• Searchable resume database
• Auto notification
• Job activity tracking
• Online job posting information

• FREE and confidential resume posting
• Job search controlM
• Easy job application
• Saved jobs capability

Set yourself apart
IREM is committed to giving credentialed IREM Members a competitive edge by marketing the CPM, ARM, ACoM, and AMO credentials to your potential clients and employers.

Leadership Visits to Owners, Developers, Investors and Employers
IREM’s national leaders and chapters regularly schedule in-person visits with owners, developers, investors, and employers to promote the value of hiring IREM credentialed members and firms.

Nationwide Advertising Campaign
Every year, IREM places credential awareness ads in highly regarded business and real estate publications across the U.S. to promote IREM credentials to owners, developers, investors and employers. In 2008, IREM Headquarters and chapters worked together to place more than 250,000 digital impressions, print ads, surveys, and tradeshow ads.

Listing in the Online IREM Member Directory
IREM makes it easy for prospective clients and investors to seek you out for new business ventures and for you to connect with a colleague. Utilize the directory to reach out to an international network of IREM colleagues. Click on “Find a Member” at www.irem.org to access the online IREM Member Directory.

NOTE: Be sure to update your profile online at www.irem.org to maximize your directory exposure.

Customized Online Resources for Owners and Investors
On www.irem.org, IREM has developed a special “Owners and Investors” area to educate this key audience about the benefits of selecting IREM Members as their real estate management partners. Owners and investors can access useful resources such as the “Choosing the Right Real Estate Manager or Real Estate Management Firm” guide.

Exposure at Industry Events
In order to promote a greater awareness of IREM and its credentials, the Institute participates in prominent tradeshows and other industry events across the globe. In addition, IREM arranges speaking engagements for volunteer leaders at many of these events.

IREM will have a presence at several events throughout 2010, including:

• PHMA Trade Expo
• MPIM
• NAI Global Convention 2010
• Total Facilities Management Show
• 2010 BOMA International Conference and The Office Building Show
• ICSC Spring Convention - RECON The Global Retail Real Estate Convention
• NAA Education & Exposition Conference 2010
• Expo REAL
• USGBC GreenBuild 2010 Conference and Expo

Help build the IREM network and get recognized for it.

Participate in IREM Member-Get-A-Member program.
All it Takes is ONE! Just one new membership application with your name listed as the referring member gives you a chance to win the cash grand prize.

Grand Prize:
$2,010 - Make just one referral and you’ll be entered in a drawing for this grand prize!

Top Recruiter Rewards:

• $1,000 - Make the most referrals and win!
• $ 500 - 2nd and 3rd most referrals will win!
• $ 250 - 4th and 5th most referrals will win!
• $ 100 - 6th to 15th most referrals will win!

• $100 – Five monthly drawings….All it takes is ONE referral in a month to be entered to win!

Get financial help with your IREM education
The IREM Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to provide funding for those in need .

Scholarships
The Foundation recognizes that part of attracting new entrants to the real estate management industry is to have a strong presence on campuses that have real estate education programs. Students can apply for the following Collegiate Scholarships:

Donald M. Furbush, CPM Scholarship
Bette Fears, ARM Scholarship
Paul H. Rittle, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Diversity Outreach Scholarship

Students pursuing a career in real estate, and specifically in real estate management, and who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs at a college or university may apply for financial assistance.

Scholarships may be used to help with tuition, books, and fees.

Click here to learn more

Professional Recognition Awards

J. Wallace Paletou Award
Recognizes an individual who has made especially noteworthy contributions to the field of real estate management or contributed to the betterment of society as a whole through the role of a real estate manager.

Lloyd D. Hanford Sr. Distinguished Faculty Award
Presented to an IREM faculty member who has shown extraordinary dedication to the advancement of professional education in the real estate management industry.

Louise L. and Y.T. Lum Award
Recognizes an individual who is actively engaged in real estate management and has made distinguished contributions to the profession through education, or the advancement of ethical and professional standards.

Click here to learn more

Take advantage of IREM Affinity partners and Realtor VIP Program

Discounted Professional Liability Insurance
Marsh Affinity Group Services (a service of Seabury and Smith) offers an outstanding professional liability (errors and omissions) insurance program at competitive rates for IREM Members. For more details, call 877-451-4003, press option #3, or log on to www.seaburychicago.com.

RentalHouses.com
Enjoy a 10% discount on published rates for single and multiple listing plans on RentalHouses.com, a national online service especially for U.S. owners or managers of single family homes and small apartment communities with fewer than 50 units. Visit the IREM page on the www.rentalhouses.com/partners/irem and enter IREM607 for your industry code during checkout to receive your discount. Or, contact RentalHouses.com at 866-822-RENT (7368) or iremsupport@rentalhouses.com.

Discounted Advertising Rates with Yellow Pages
Promote yourself and attract new business by listing yourself as a CPM or an AMO firm in both the print and online yellow pages. SMG Directory Marketing, the national advertiser for IREM’s yellow pages program, offers a wide range of discounted services for your print and Internet advertising needs. For more information, contact Christina Janiczek at 847-615-6823.


Support for your technology issues
Exclusive for IREM Members: get unlimited expert tech support for just $199 per year.

REALTOR^® VIP Program
Through membership in the National Association OF Realtors^®, CPM Members in the U.S. can take advantage of the numerous discounts offered via the REALTOR^® VIP program. VIP benefits include special offers on premium products and services such as Dell computer systems, Sprint wireless communications and Xerox office solutions. Visit www.realtor.org to find out more about the REALTOR^® VIP program.

IREM Gear
Promote your affiliation with IREM with a full line of IREM gear and other items at the IREM Team Store! The IREM Team Store will customize orders for you, for your chapter, and even for your business.

Select one...select several...you name it, they’ve got it – shirts, jackets, hats, pens, banners, certificates, coffee mugs, member anniversary pins, chapter recognition gifts, and plaques...to name just a few.