Around the town: events seminars meetings talks.

Environmental Seminar

July 31--Salwen Business Communications for BEM Systems, Inc. will hold a seminar entitled "Natural Resource Damage Assessments: A Real World Perspective" from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Westminster Hotel in East Hanover, N.J. The cost is $50 (includes breakfast.) At this interactive roundtable discussion, participants from the regulatory, environmental, industry, legal and scientific communities will wear their respective professional hats to debate their perspectives concerning a realistic NRDA scenario. The moderator will be Donald W. Richardson, CPG, director of remediation services with the national environmental consulting firm of BEM Systems, Inc., Chatham, NJ. For further information, or to obtain registration materials, please send your name, company and contact information by email to [e-mail], or call Sharon Stecker at [phone], ext 118.

State of Israel Bonds Golf Outing

Aug. 4--State of Israel Bonds will honor Howard Hirsch and his sons Scott and Todd Hirsch at a dinner following its annual golf and tennis outing at Metropolis Country Club in White Plains. Howard Hirsch is president of Forest Electric Corp., Scott Hirsch is the firm's executive vice president/general manager, and Todd Hirsch is its vice president of marketing. Daniel R. Tishman of Tishman Construction Corp. is general chain Jay Koven of Ambassador Construction Co. and David Winoker of Winoker Realty Co. are tournament chairs. Joseph D'Angelo of the New York Electrical Contractors Association and real estate executive Arnold Penner are dinner chairs. Registration/breakfast: 9:30 a .m. Golf/tennis tournaments: 11 a.m. Lunch: 1 p.m. Cocktails/dinner: 4:30 p.m. Admissions are $425/ person and $1,600/foursome for the golf tournament & dinner, $275/person for the tennis tournament & dinner, and $150/ person for the dinner only. For reservations, call Celine Bensimon at 212-446-5858.

NYARM Breakfast

Aug. 13--The New York Association of Realty Managers will hold a breakfast seminar titled "Controlling Cost, a Financial and Operational Perspective" from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Brooklyn Marriott located at 333 Adams St. Parking is available. Certification credit for the NYARM designation will be given. The topic is for both property managers and for NYARM's associate members, who are expected to work hand in hand with managers to reduce waste. The cost for members is $25 and non-members $50. For more information contact NYARM executive director Margie Russell at [e-mail] or call 212-216-0654.

PWC Networking Event

Aug. 19--Professional Women In Constuction presents "Meet The Architects," a networking event with exhibit tables at La Maganette Ristorante, Third Avenue at 50th Street from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Honored guests include representatives of architectural firms and government agencies. Tickets (includes buffet): $50 members; $65 non-members ($10 surcharge at door if no reservation). Exhibit tables: $350 members; $450 non-members (includes 4 tickets & ad); sponsorship: $ 650 members; $750 non-member (includes exhibit table, 8 tickets, ad, name on invitation). Call [phone]; fax: [phone]; email: [e-mail].

Continuing Education Classes

Sept. 11&25, Oct. 2&30--2003 Pratt Institute, Center for Continuing and Professional Studies will hold four sessions of continuing professional education for architects. On Sept 11 (Coping with Environmental Risk: A Guide for the Architect), Sept 25 (Designing, Constructing and Renovating the Healthcare Facility in the New Millennium), Oct 2 (Mold Liability Issues: An Essential Guide for the Architect), Oct 30 (Environmental Opportunity for the Design Professional); 9am-5pm, 144 West 14th St, Rm 213, New York City; Instructor: John E. Osborn, Esq.; $295 tuition per session plus $20 fee per semester, corporate discounts available; 7 AIA/ CES LU or 7 HSW each; register by phone, fax, email. For further information, call [phone], email [e-mail], or log on to http:// prostudies.pratt.edu.

IREM Lunch

Sept. 17--The Greater New York Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management will host their monthly luncheon from 11:30 a .m. to 1:30 p.m. at the New York Helmsley Hotel, 212 East 42nd St. The keynote speaker will be announced at a later date. The cost to attend the luncheon is $65 and advance reservations are recommended. To reserve please call Sheila Still at [phone].

Real Estate Course

Sept. 16&17--The Manhattan Association of REALTORS[R] is sponsoring a 2-day course called "Essentials of International Real Estate" from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the New York Athletic Club. The course is designed to provide both residential and commercial agents a better understanding of the international business environment, global cultures, and the practical aspects of international brokerage including the flow of capital and currency. The course has been approved for 15 hours of NY State CE credit and is the first step in earning the prestigious CIPS designation. The course will be taught be David M Michonski, CIPS, the 2004 NAR International Liasion and Board Member of the International Real Property Foundation. The cost of the course is $295 for REALTORS[R] and $350 for non-REALTORS[R]. For further information and registration materials call [phone] or email [e-mail].

Appraisal Institute Course

Sept. 16 to Oct. 21--The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will offer a continuing education course, entitled "Appraisal Principles," on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The course will discuss such topics as the valuation process, money and capital markets, and data collection. It will take place at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, at 720 Northern Boulevard in Brookville, N.Y. Tuition: $400 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

PWC Golf Outing

Sept. 29--Professional Women In Construction will hold an all-day Golf Outing from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Elmwood Country Club, White Plains, N Y. Golf package includes cart, putter caddy, brunch, cocktails & dinner: $300 p.p.; foursome and sign at hole: $1,400; cocktails & dinner only: $100. For information call [phone], fax [phone] or email [e-mail].

Appraisal Institute Course

Oct. 24 and 25--The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will offer a continuing education course, entitled "Fair Housing, Fair Lending, and Environmental Issues," from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course will discuss such topics as current laws and regulations, environmental concerns, and compensation and liability. It will take place at the C.W. Post campus of Long Island University, at 720 Northern Boulevard. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

Appraisal Institute Course

Oct. 28 to Dec. 4--The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute will offer a continuing education course, entitled "Appraisal Procedures," on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The course will discuss such topics as the appraisal mathematics, land valuation, and cost approach. The classes will take place at the C.W. Post campus of the Long Island University at 720 Northern Boulevard. Tuition: $400 per person. For registration and additional information please call [phone].

ABO Dinner Dance

Nov. 5--The Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York will hold its annual dinner dance. John Frezz, of Strategic Development and Construction Group, Patricial Lancaster, commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings, and Richard C. De Zego will be among those honored at the event. For registration and additional information please call [phone].