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Dear Fellow ASANorCal Members,
Happy Summer!
Please join us in expressing our gratitude to Garrett Schwartz, a dedicated NorCal Chapter member, for his exemplary service as ASA International President. Thank you, Garrett, for your passion and leadership and for the many years you devoted to our Chapter Board and the Board of Governors, serving as Regional Governor and as International Vice President. During Garrett's first tenure as Chapter President, the NorCal chapter received the Best Chapter of the Year Award in 2016. Garrett, your legacy of robust programming continues to inspire us, and we remain motivated by your profound dedication to the ASA, its members, and the appraisal profession.
We are thrilled to welcome Lana Vukovljak as the new CEO and Executive Vice President. Lana’s impressive career includes serving as CEO of the Residential Real Estate Council, CEO of the American Association for Clinical Chemistry, and CEO and Chief Learning Officer of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, Management Association. She has a Master's in Language and Adult Education from the University of Belgrade, a Master's in Technical Communication and Information Design from Illinois Institute of Technology, and a PhD Candidate in Educational Leadership at the University of Nebraska–-Lincoln. We are excited about ASA continuing to grow and the positive developments her strategic vision will propel.
In the months, we have a fabulous line-up of fun, educational, and networking opportunities for all disciplines.
August 10th is guaranteed to be the most fun event of the year. Hang out with your ASA friends, eat, drink, and partake in some friendly Bocce competition. Enjoy the sunshine while making connections that will last your entire career. The ASA is about community among appraisers. We will see you there! Information and a food sign-up sheet are here.
On September 21st from 3-5 ASANorCal is sponsoring a private art walk inside the Minnesota Street Project. Meet the gallerists of five different galleries who will eachhighlight works in their exhibition to offer insight and a deeper understanding of the multifaceted reasons art exists and its functions in contemporary life. Linger after to explore this unique community art space, designed by Jensen Architects, home to over a dozen independently owned art galleries and philanthropic organizations. Presenting galleries include Nancy Toomey Fine Art, re.Riddle, Municipal Bonds and more to be announced. See more information below and register here
October 17th is the date for our Annual Chapter Dinner. This is always a wonderful evening. We begin with an informative speaker, followed by a Catalan-inspired dinner at B44. Stay tuned for details and registration.
In November, Kalim Winata will give a webinar on Thankgka painting. Stay tuned for details and registration.
This month, we welcome two new board members. Jia Wu is the BV Discipline Chair, and Kevin Mawhnney as the MTS Discipline Chair
In our Member Spotlight section, we are delighted to feature Daniel Borodin, who has recently joined our NorCal Board as Treasurer.
We've also summarized and listed how to Keep Track of your Reaccreditation Credits.
As always, our Discipline News Section lists upcoming educational opportunities as well as links to pertinent information in each discipline.
If you’d like to get more involved in the chapter, plan events, or join a committee, please contact Lily Yu at msagentart@gmail.com
Warmly,
Gabrielle Selz
ASA NorCal Co-Marketing Chair
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