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President's Message
Alex Krone,  CPM®
President, IREM Maryland Chapter

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Annual Meeting & Crab Feast this month! I hear it was a great turnout with delicious crabs and close to 90 of our amazing members and Industry Partners. At the meeting, our 2020 Officers and Executive Council members were introduced.
Please join me in welcoming them!

President, Ginger Catherman, CPM®
President-Elect, Theresa Leatherbury, CPM®
Secretary/Treasure r,  Beverly Willis, CPM®
Director/Immediate Past President, Alex Krone, CPM®
Director, Amy Natoli, CPM®, RPA®
Director, Sonya Campbell, CPM®
Director, Teika Haymon, CPM®, ACoM
Director, Melissa Moore, CPM®
Director, Stephen Margerum, CPM®, ARM®
Director, Richard Henneberry, CPM®
Director, Kristy Meyers, CPM®, ARM®
Outside Financial Reviewer, Len Frenkil, CPM®

Congratulations and I look forward to seeing the exciting things 2020 has in store for our chapter! I hope to see you all at our October Lunch & Learn: The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on the Property Management Industry. 
Autism Speaks Walk Autism


Join team IREM Maryland for our Annual Autism Speaks Walk, and help us raise funds to support the mission of the Autism Speaks Foundation!

This year's walk will take place on Sunday, October 6th, at the Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson University.



Submit Your Nomination! Nomination
Don't forget to submit your nomination for the 
2019 IREM MD Awards Ceremony & Dinner! 

Nominations are open for the following categories:

CPM of the Year
ARM of the Year
Industry Partner of the Year
Volunteer of the Year

Let's recognize those who deserve to be recognized!

MEGA Meeting MEGA
IREM DC, Northern Virginia & West-Central MD 
Present the  8th Annual MEGA Meeting 
Featuring  Sarah Thomas

Breaking Through: My Journey to
Becoming the First Female NFL Official

S arah Thomas changed the game in the world's most quintessential male-dominated  sport-Football-when she became the first female NFL Official. Now she's inspiring others to dream big and believe anything is possible.

Event Details:

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019
Washington Merriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008

2:00-3:00pm - Registration Hour & Sponsor Showcase
3:00-4:30pm - Keynote Presentation: Sarah Thomas
4:30-6:00pm - Networking Reception

Ti ckets :

IREM Members & Guests:  $85     Industry Partners & Vendors: $155

For Questions Contact: Jamie Carr at [email protected] or call 301.874.8425

Register online at www.irem92.org
IREM On-DemandOndemand
 
If you were planning on taking a course in 2019, but it's not offered anywhere in the region, you can still take it online! 
Just visit: 

www.irem.org/resources/store/course

Once there, click on the "filter" tab and select "on-demand"

Available Courses:

Managing Commercial Properties CML 201
Finance 402
Human Resources 402
Marketing 404, 405, 406
Maintenance 402
Residential 201

All you have to do is register and sign-up online. How easy is this???
Access to the online course ends when you complete the first course or 6 months after registration, whichever comes first. 
Taking online courses brings you one step closer to your designation!
Legalization of Marijuana and
the Property Management Industry
October 24th, 2019
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Owings Mills, MD

Join us for a Lunch & Learn as John Raftery
of Offit | Kurman Attorneys at Law talks about the legalization of marijuana as it relates to employment, drug testing, leasing and property management.  
 
IREM MD Awards Ceremony
& Dinner 2019
November 13th, 2019
5PM - 9PM
Lutherville-Timonium, MD

Join us for a Lunch & Learn as John Raftery
of Offit | Kurman Attorneys at Law talks about the legalization of marijuana as it relates to employment, drug testing, leasing and property management.
 
IREM MD Annual Holiday Party
December 12th, 2019
6PM - 10PM
Baltimore, MD 

Join us for a memorable evening featuring networking, dancing, food, drinks, photos, our IREM Buck$ Auction and more! Plus the installation of the 2020 chapter President and Officers! This year's theme is Holiday Prom so be sure to wear your best Prom Outfit!

Visit our  EVENTS PAGE 
for all the upcoming events of 2019!
5 Top Trending Electrical Projects for Your Property
Submitted by Walter Electric

Summer is coming to a close and it is time to start planning for next year's property improvements. Navigating the best projects to invest in can be daunting. Here is our list to keep in mind and keep current with top area rental properties:

Wiring to Amazon Boxes

Prevent theft and definitely install Amazon Hub Lockers. A convenience to both delivery drivers, tenants, and your management. These "Lockers" ensure packages are safe from theft, and are picked up by the appropriate person. Wiring by an experienced electrician is a must for safety and proper functionality.

EV Charging Stations

A convenience to your tenants, EV Charging stations are a must at your location. Now properties are installing multiple units to keep up with demand of resident's electrical vehicles. Maryland ranks as one of the highest states for Electrical Vehicle Use! Installation is easy and rebates are still available by the state of Maryland. Don't delay, because these rebates will run out.

Security Cameras With Motion Detectors

Safety is always a concern, but incorporating motion sensors with your cameras ensures getting the proper footage when needed. And installed with security lighting even further deters potential thieves. Don't let your property fall victim to theft or intruders. Let Walter Electric put together an outdoor lighting plan to help keep your property protected.

LED Retrofits

With improvements in LED lighting, and rebates available, there has never been a better time to explore LED lighting. Whether for parking lots, parking garages, landscape lighting, or interior lighting, LED's are available in more colors than ever and can really enhance your property. BGE Smart Energy Savers Program is always offering rebates on the purchase of the bulbs, and on the retrofit project. Let Walter Electric navigate the rebates and plan your lighting upgrade.

Automated Power Back Up Systems

With tenants' dependence on electronics and your reliance on keeping your property lit, a backup power source is a must. Walter Electric offers free estimates for these installations and are happy to help you determine the best back up power options for your property.

Don't forget to earn IREM Buck$ by:
  • Attending a meeting, joining a committee, recruiting new members, taking an IREM course, or obtaining an IREM Designation.
You'll use your bucks at our Holiday Party to bid on Silent Auction items or purchase raffle tickets! What will be up for grabs? Items like hotel stays, gift baskets, theater tickets, designer purses, spa retreats, and MORE!  
Check out the photos from our past events!