When summer approaches each year, I always think to myself that it will be a few months where things slow down and flow at a more leisurely pace. As many years as I have been in the field of property management, I should know by now that summers are rarely slow or leisurely at my office. In many ways the same has been true for our IREM chapter, which has seen a lot of activity. Here are just a few of the highlights:

• In May, we attended the annual IREM Gala at the Gaylord where, along with our sister chapters from DC and MD (West-Central and Baltimore chapters), we raised an astonishing $109,500 that went to support Special Love for Children with Cancer. Many thanks to Melissa Steele and Cynthia Sickman, and others from our chapter who were on the committee that hosted such an amazing event.
• In June we enjoyed a happy hour at The Perch at the Capitol One Center. Thank you to the folks at JLL for hosting the behind-the-scenes building tours. 
• Also in June, our DEI Committee spotlighted Matt McCoun on our social media platforms as part of an initiative to recognize Pride Month.
• Our annual Summer Party was held in July at The Winery at Bull Run where we raised over $12,000 in support of Women Giving Back. Kudos to Amy Waldron, Yvette Donnelly, Irina Hood, Jatonne Trianna, and Hadiyah Abdul-Saboor for putting together such a fun party with a purpose. 

In addition to those events, since our last newsletter there were a few chapter members who received national recognition. Please join me in congratulating these five for their remarkable achievements:

• In April, Jill Hunt, ARM® was selected as a 2023 DISI Leader. The Diversity & Inclusion Succession Initiative career development program offers mentorship and scholarships for those pursuing their CPM certifications.
• In May, Maj-Lene Keech, CPM®, ARM®, was selected to serve as IREM’s Region 3 Vice President for the 2024-2025 term.
• In July, three of our members were recognized for their significant impact on the real estate industry by being named IREM 30 Under 30 recipients: Ngozi Gonzalez, ARM®, Christine Kim, CAM, and Benjamin Smith, ARM®

There are many more exciting events and ways to be engaged coming up soon, many of which are highlighted elsewhere in this newsletter. We encourage you to take advantage of these offerings, and to invite others on your team. Stay safe and enjoy the rest of the summer!

Save The Date

September 13, 2023

11:30 am

Morton’s Arlington

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Trip Time: 1:30pm-5pm Bus to leave from Columbia Pike (Free Parking)

Happy Hour: 5:30pm-7:30pm Sabores Tapas Bar Arlington (Free Parking)

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2:30 - 3:30PM: Registration Hour & Sponsor Showcase

3:30 - 4:30PM: Keynote Presentation & Door Prizes

4:30 - 6:00PM: Networking Reception

Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

On Site Parking: FREE!

Metro: White Flint/RedLine

More information and registration here.

Join us to connect with your peers and industry professionals at networking events, expand your knowledge with 33 hours of education to choose from, explore Toronto through numerous property tours, and strengthen IREM through governance. Our theme, Making an impact, celebrates the difference you make to those you serve. More information and registration here.

Maj-Lene Keech, CPM^®, ARM^®, has been selected to serve as IREM’s Region 3 Vice President for the 2024-2025 term.

See all 30 Under 30 Recipients and bios here

The chapter’s nominating committee is pleased to present its slate of officers and directors for 2024. Please go HERE to cast your vote to approve these volunteer leaders!

President                         Rick Reed, CPM

President-Elect              Karen Trueman, CPM, ARM

Treasurer                         Shaniece Sanford, CPM

Secretary                          Erin Grover, CPM

Assistant Treasurer      Ben Lincoln, CPM

Assistant Secretary       Kenicia Thomas, CPM

Immediate Past Pres    Ebony Landon, CPM

ARM/ACoM Chair          Jessica Mayo, ARM

Director at Large           Melissa Steele, CPM

Director at Large           Ben Underwood, CPM

Director at Large           Kasara Smith, CPM

Director at Large           Allison Fredericks, CPM

Our happy hour at the Perch at the Capitol One Center on June 14^th included property tours led by JLL staff and the installation of new CPM Matt McCoun (Cushman & Wakefield), new ACoM member Tyeasha Boykin (Cushman & Wakefield) and new ARM member Dorothy Tramun (Gables Residential).

See the pictures here.

We had a great time helping out at the Humane Society of Fairfax on July 12^th. Thank you to organizers Yvette Katambwa and Lauren Hillian, and to all the volunteers who participated in this fun and meaningful event!

Our annual summer party was another huge success, with over 100 attendees and 22 sponsoring firms. We also had the privilege of installing one new CPM member, Quesha Holland (Cushman & Wakefield); three new ARM members from Van Metre Co. (Leslie Alves, Paloma Anaya, and Andrew Courts); and seven new ARM members from Dweck (Chester Aycock, Sherrell Claiborne, Nicole Hardy, Keisha Holloway, Lea Keller, Carla Pommier, Josephine Turkson-Harris, and Kate Vasquez.

See the pictures here

Coming up next in your professional education: The ARM Track. The ARM certification is the most recognized credential for residential real estate managers, and the ARM Track experience will get you one step closer to earning it!



Register today at irem.org

Examining BEPS in Our Region – A Golden Opportunity for Property Managers

August 29, 2023

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: Virtual Offering

Cost: $75

Chapter member Erin Grover, CPM, husband Jonathan, and big brother Nolan welcomed Baby Emma Rose Grover! Born August 1, 2023 at 12:31 PM. 7 lbs 9 oz, 20 inches long.

Mommy and baby are doing great! Congratulations!