Around town: events seminars meetings talk.

SMPS Seminar

Sept. 19: The Society for Marketing Professional Services is hosting a lesson on organization skills and analyzing goals for creating a more productive work environment titled, "Mess Management: Conquering Information Overload." Laura Savino, a.k.a. "Dr. DeClutter," president of Task Management Solutions, will: be the speaker at the event which is from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Milleridge Inn, 585 N. Broadway, Jericho, N.Y. Please RSVP by Sept. 19 at guest.cvent.com/i.aspx. The cost for SMPS members is $60, and $80 for non-members.

NYCREW Finance Series

Sept. 19: The New York Chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women, Inc. Network presents its "Industry Spotlight" series on finance titled "Money on the Street: Where It's Coming From and Where It's Going" at 1221 Avenue of the Americas from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is sponsored by Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP. For more information and to register by Sept. 17, visit www.registrationfactory.com/v3/default. fm?EventUUID=0620016F

NAIOP Showcase

Sept. 19: NAIOP New York City, Westchester & Fairfield County Chapter presents the Developer Showcase of the Fairfield Metro Center, a $549 million green mixed-use development in Fairfield County. Presented by Rob Ades, principal at Blackrock Realty, LLC and Kathleen Williams, EVP at Blackrock Realty, LLC. Registration is between 7:30 and 8 a.m. and the program is from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Double Tree Hotel, Norwalk, Conn. A continental breakfast will be served. The program is $30 for members and $45 for non members.

NJ-NAIOP Meeting

Sept. 19: The New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NJ-NAIOP) will hold its next chapter meeting at the Sheraton in Edison, N.J. Registration and networking begin at 5:30 p.m., with cocktails and a light dinner buffet. The evening's program will be "The Rising Cost of Energy and Its Impact on The Future Of Real Estate Development" beginning at 6:30 and concluding by 8:00 p.m. The panel will be moderated by Jeffrey Grant, director-corporate energy with Mack-Cali Realty Corporation. Registration is $90 per member or employee of a member firm and $135 per non-member. Registration is available online at www.njnaiop.org. Sponsors for this event are DMR Architects and NJ-NAIOP's 2007 Media Sponsor, Real Estate New Jersey. Additional sponsorships are available for this event: please call Susan Lipton at 732-729-9900 for details.

BOMALI Discussion

Sept. 20: Anthony Musumeci of Emtec Consulting Engineers will lead a discussion of energy cost reduction solutions for building owners, at an open forum for the Long Island commercial real estate community sponsored by the Building Owners and Managers Association Long Island Chapter. The event will take place at 68 S. Service Rd., Melville, and begins at 8:30 a.m. Admission is free to BOMA members and other commercial real estate industry participants. For information about BOMA Long Island go to www.bomali.org. For reservations, contact Tatum Salice at tatumsalice@ yahoo.com.

IREM Lunch

Sept. 20: Industry guru Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Leasing and Sales Division, will bring her expertise in retail real estate to the Institute of Real Estate Management. The luncheon will be held at the New York Helmsley Hotel, 212 East 42nd Street, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information and to register for this event, go to www.iremnyc.org.

PWC Forum

Sept. 20: Professional Women in Construction (PWC) presents "Developers Forum: Quality Developers Take on Queasy Market" 8 to 10 a.m. at General Society Library, 20 West 44th St., NYC. Lois Weiss of New York Post is moderator. Tickets: $65 members; $75 nonmembers. Event Sponsors: $750 includes tickets and program ad; program ads available. Call PWC: 212.486-7745; email: pwcusal @aol.com. Web site: www.pwcusa.org.

NYBC Forum

Sept. 20: The New York Building Congress and New York Construction will be hosting the Construction Industry Luncheon Forum at The Waldorf Astoria, 301 Park Ave., The Starlight Roof. The featured speaker is Patrick J. Foye, chairman of the Empire State Development Corp./Downstate. The reception begins at 11:30 a.m., and the lunch and program start at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $150 for Building Congress members and $200 for non-members. Non-members who join the Building Congress prior to the forum receive complimentary admission. Register online at www.buildingcongress.com, all reservations, cancellations and/or substitutions must be made by Sept. 17.

Commercial Lease Seminar

Sept. 24: The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute presents a full day seminar, Analyzing Commercial Lease Clauses: Implications for Property Value and Marketability from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This seminar will be taught by Ted Anglyn, MAI and will take place at the Marriot Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Rd., Plainview, N.Y. Tuition is $175 for members and $195 for non-members. An HP-19BII, HP-17BII, HP12C, or equivalent calculator s required. Seven hours of continuing education credit for the Appraisal Institute approved), and New York State (applied for), 100% attendance is required. The registration deadline is Sept. 5. Visit www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/LongIsland.aspx, or see our Web site for link: www.liappraisal.com.

REBNY Luncheon

Sept. 25: The Real Estate Board of New York presents its sales brokers committee monthly luncheon meeting with speaker Simon Ziff, President of The AckmanZiff Real Estate Group. This month's topic is "The Current State of the Lending Market and its Impact on Sales." Tickets are $50, please e-mail RSVP to Desiree Jones at [e-mail] or fax [phone].

HomeVestors Meeting

Sept. 25: CPI, LLC - HomeVestors presents it's "Philadelphia Investment Kickoff Meeting " informational session at SLC Conference Center 352 7th Ave. ( 30th Street) 16th Floor, New York, NY from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come and learn about investing in the soaring Philadelphia real estate market. Refreshments will be served. This event is free for those who RSVP. Those who do not RSVP will be charged $15 at the door. Register at www.realestate.meetup.com/768/Space is limited. For more information, call Sabrina at [phone].

Environmental Education Expo

Sept. 25: The River Project, New York City Soil and Water Conservation District NYU Wallerstein Collaborative for Urban Environmental Education and Hudson Basin River Watch present "New York City Outdoors! An Environmental Education Expo" from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at The Picnic House, Pier 40 (at Houston Street), Hudson River Park. This is a free event. For more information, please contact Tad Barnes at [e-mail] or at [phone].

REBNY Residential Panel

Sept. 25: The Real Estate Board of New York will be hosting "Secrets of Top Brokers," a panel discussion for its residential members from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Chase Bank, 277 Park Avenue. The 2007-2008 year theme of the Inside Secrets of Top Brokers seminars is Business Strategy, with this first seminar focusing on the group dynamics involved in putting together a business organization. The event is free for REBNY salespersons and associate brokers only. Registration is required as there is a seating limit of 200. An e-mail confirmation sheet and a REBNY Membership card must be presented at the door. For a registration form and additional reformation, visit REBNY's Web site or contact Angela Donovan at [e-mail].

AREW Reception

Sept. 25: Join the Association of Real Estate Women (AREW) as it kicks off its 30th anniversary year with a networking cocktail reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cornelia Day Resort, 663 Fifth Avenue, between 52nd & 53rd Streets. Meet and mingle with AREW members and real estate industry colleagues at this exclusive venue located atop the Ferragamo Building. Guests will enjoy fine wine, champagne and cuisine from Hudson Yards Catering. The cost is $125 for AREW members and $150 for non-members. Reservations can be made with a credit card online at www.arew.org.

Refining Green

Sept. 26: The Metropolitan New York Chapter of the Construction Specifications c Institute announces its Annual Trade Show & Education Conference Day "Refining Green" at Gotham Hall, 1356 Broadway at 36th Street from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by NY Chapter USGBC, AIA New York Chapter, New York Industrial Retention Network Industrial & Technology Assistance Corporation, IIDA/NY and Professional Women in Construction. The full day of events will conclude with a wine and cheese party from 5 to 7 p.m. Pre-registration is not required, just bring your business card + AIA membership number for AIA/CES learning units. The event is free to all industry attendees. For more information contact CSI Chapter President, Scott Tobias [phone] office or [phone] fax.

NYARM Expo

Sept. 26: The New York Association of Realty Managers' annual Real Estate Expo will be held from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Hotel Pennsylvania, 7th Avenue and 33rd Street. Free NYARM certification courses will be offered as well as NYS approved CEU courses for licensed brokers and managers. Seminars include: Legal Forum at 8 a.m., Energy Purchasing at 10:15, Green Awareness at 2 p.m., and Capital Improvement Execution at 4:30. Special Executive Management Forum and lunch at noon by invitation only. Registration is free. Go to www.nyarm.com to register or to reserve an exhibition booth or sponsorship. Call Matt Kovner of Highpoint Ventures, managers of the Expo, at [phone] for more information.

L.I.'s Real Estate Next Conference

Sept. 27: The second annual Real Estate Next conference will offer a day of education and discussion of new trends. Panelists include: Dottle Herman, president and chief executive officer of Prudential Douglas Elliman appraiser Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel Inc.; Tim Knight, publisher and chief executive officer of Newsday, and many more. For the full conference line-up, log on to www.nyrei.com and click on Real Estate Next. Realtors and appraisers attending this cear's conference will receive five Continuing Education Credits through the New York Real Estate Institute. Registration for the day, which includes all panels, breakfast, lunch and a networking hour, is $95. To register online, log onto www.nyrei.com or call [phone]. For more information contact Ron Roel at [e-mail] or Laura Koss-Feder at [e-mail].

March of Dimes Luncheon

Sept. 27: The March of Dimes 31st Annual Transportation & Construction Luncheon and awards ceremony will be held at Cipriani Wall Street. The event brings two of the most influential industries in New York City to support March of Dimes and its Prematurity Awareness t Campaign. For more information, visit the March of Dimes Web site at www.marchofdimes.com or its Spanish t language Web site at www.nacersano.org.

SMPS Networking

Sept. 27: Hosted by the Society for Professional Marketing Services, the event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The location and cost has yet to be determined. Visit www.smpsli.org for additional details and program registration.

NYARM Course

Sept. 28: NYARM School of Property Management will host the "Lead Safe Work Practices" class from 9:30 to 5:30 p.m. at NYARM 500 8th Ave. at 35th Street. Students who successfully complete this course and pass the examination are issued a certificate of course completion in Safe Work Practices. The cost will be $135 for members and $195 for non-members. Visit www.nyarm.com or call Margie Russell at 212-216-0654.

Columbia Society Class

Sept. 29: The Columbia Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Inc. will offer a seven-hour course entitled "Prep Class for New York State General Real Estate Appraiser Exam" at the Adria Hotel and Conference Center in Bayside, NY. The class runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are recommending this course for anyone taking the New York State General Real Estate Appraiser exam this year. Course will review G-I, G-2, and G-3 concepts. Visit www.columbiasociety.org to register. Advance purchase of tickets is $150/per person. For more information, call 631-732-6200.

Investing in Real Estate Lecture

Sept. 29: Carmen Lee Shue, Owner/President of Lee Shue Realty, Inc. will present her innovative and successful lecture entitled "A Practical Guide to Buying a Co-op, Condo or a House Things You Should Know and Mistakes to Avoid[C]" at he New York Public Library Science, Industry & Busiless Library) located at 188 Madison Avenue at 34th Street from 2 to 4 p.m. For further information please call 212687-1944 or e-mail [e-mail]

Country Bank seeks sponsors

Sept. 30: Join the Country Bank team for the 2007 Manhattan Walk to Cure Diabetes. Our goal this year is to have team of 100 Walkers, so encourage your friends and family to register and help our organization reach our goal of raising $10,000 towards finding a cure for diabetes. Fhe walk begins at Battery Park with check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. and the walk itself begins at 10 a.m. The 12-kilometer stroll kicks off in the park, spans the Brooklyn Bridge, includes a rest area with snacks at Brooklyn's Cadman Plaza and finishes back in Battery Park, where the days festivities continue until 1 p.m. To register, go to www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=104291. Please be sure to register as a team Walker and select our team "Country Bank" from the Team Name dropdown menu. If you are unable to walk feel free to go to www.jdrf.org/nyc and make a donation. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Near at JDRF at [phone] or [e-mail]

YMBA Luncheon

Oct. 1: The Young Mortgage Bankers Association's 2007 Fall Luncheon titled, "Private Equity's Role in Commercial Real Estate," will be held at The Union League Club, 38 East 37th Street, NYC. Networking will be from 12 to 12:45 p.m. and the program will be from 12:45 to 2 pm. Tickets are $50 for YMBA members paying in advance and $75 for non-members paying in advance and anyone paying at the door.

RELA Golf Outing

Oct. 1: The Real Estate Lenders Association will be hosting their fourth annual fall classic golf outing from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bethpage State Park Golf Course (Blue Course), Bethpage Parkway, Farmingdale, N.Y. The fees, which are all-inclusive, are: $295 for RELA members golfing and $130 for cocktails and dinner only; $355 for non-members golfing and $155 for cocktails and dinner; and $30 for golf club rentals. Register at https://ssll7.pair.com/dmintz/rela/events/

AREW Luncheon

Oct. 2: The Association of Real Estate Women will host their first luncheon of the new season at Club I01, 101 Park Ave. at 40th Street. The program, which will explore the impact of architecture on real estate development and the city skyline, will begin with networking at 11:30 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. The event is free to AREW members, $110 to non-members. For reservations, visit www.arew.org.

NYBC Kickoff Luncheon

Oct. 2: The New York Building Congress will be hosting their luncheon at Eleven Madison Park, 11 Madison Ave., between 24th and 25th Streets, from 12 to 2 p.m. Visit www.buildingcongress.com/eupdate/dinner/dinner07.pdf to RSVP. For additional information call [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]

SMPS Seminar

Oct. 2: The Society for Marketing Professional Services will be hosting "Fundamentals of Print Design" from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dvirka & Bartilucci, 330 Crossways Park Dr., Woodbury, N.Y. The event is free for members, $50 for non-members. Visit www.smpsli.org for additional details and program registration.

BPC Annual Gala

Oct. 4: The Brooklyn Psychiatric Centers will honor Timothy D. King and Brian T. Leary, of Massey Knakal Realty Services, and Elan Padeh and David Behin, of The Developers Group, with The Judge Robert J. Wilkin Commitment to Community Award at its 101st Anniversary Casino Night Gala. The event will take place at Bridgewaters, 11 Fulton Street, South Street Seaport, Lower Manhattan. The dinner and awards program are scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and the casino night, dining and dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information about sponsorship, advertising and tickets, please contact Empire Events Group 212-625-1025 or info@empireeventsgroup. com. Or register at www.bpccentennial.org.

NYRAM Course

Oct. 9: NYARM School of Property Management will conduct their "Expenditure Budgeting" class from 4 to 6 p.m. on Oct. 9, 16, 30 and Nov. 13 at NYARM 500 8th Ave. at 35th Street. It will emphasize fixed and variable costs. Visit www.nyarm.com or call Margie Russell at 212216-0654.

GVA Golf Outing

Oct. 9: GVA Williams New Jersey will hold its first annual Jimmy Hersh Memorial Golf Outing, in honor of James Hersh, a former senior vice president of GVA Williams New Jersey, at the Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit. Registration begins at 10 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Cocktails, silent auction, dinner and an awards ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. Hersh passed away earlier this year, and was recognized as one of the industry's most respected professionals. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Hersh Family Fund, which was established to assist his family and fired his children's education. He leaves behind his wife, Karen, and three children, Matt (15), Brad (12) and Caroline (10). For more details and to register for the golf outing, please visit www.jimmyhershfamilyfund.com.

Licensing Courses

Oct. 10: Queens College/CEP, located at 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing will be offering the 45-hour Real Estate Licensing Course for free to qualified returning veterans. Starting Oct. 10 there will be an 13 session evening course on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6 to 10 p.m. and starting on Oct. 14 there will be a six session Sunday class. The tuition is $340. Real Estate Continuing Education courses that meet the 22.5 hour requirement will also be offered including: Residential Property Management, Real Estate Foreclosures, Residential and Commercial Financing, Introduction to Commercial Property Sales & Leasing, Title Insurance, Co-ops &Condominiums, Zoning Analysis and Urban Land Use and Introduction to Landlord Tenant Law. Many more Real Estate courses are offered online through the Queens College Web site at www.qc.edu/CEP. For more information and to request a catalog please call [phone].

RE Academy

Oct. 10: The Real Estate Academy announced the dates for its newest series of accredited seminars. "News, Views & Current Real Estate Trends" (C-1160) will take place on Oct. 10, 12 and 17 at The New' York Athletic Club at 180 Central Park South. The all-day classes will offer brokers and salespersons the 22.5 hours required by the Department of State for recertification. Tuition is $199. Visit www.RealEstateAcademy.com to register. B'nai B'rith Luncheon Oct. 11: "The New Harlem: What is Happening-What to Expect" will be the subject of a program at the B'nai B'rith Real Estate Unit to be held at noon at the Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street, Ivy Room. Speakers will be Lewis Futterman, co-founder, Uptown Partners, and Eugene Giscombe, president, Giscombe Realty Group. Call Ms. Aracelis Kuilan at [phone] to secure your reservation for the luncheon. You can also fax her at [phone], e-mail [e-mail]. Admission is $55 in advance and $65 at the door. It is advisable to reserve in advance to secure a place. Make checks payable to B'nai B'rith Real Estate and mail to Ms. Aracelis Kuilan at BDO Seidman, LLP, 330 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017.

Commercial Building Inspection

Oct. 11-13: Real Estate Education Center & Carson, Dunlop, & Weldon present' Commercial Building Inspection: Hi-Rise Building Inspection. You will learn how to get into the commercial inspection business. We will cover everything from busi ness practices to technical inspection, with special emphasis on the "the TEAM approach" to commercial inspections. You will learn where and when a consultant is required, and how to find and work with consultants. Course will be held at the New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. over three days. For more information, call 718-376-0635.

NYARM Golf & Seminars

Oct. 15: The New York Association of Realty Managers is holding their Westchester annual Golf Outing in Mamaroneck, N.Y., at the Hampshire Country Club. Buffet brunch will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a noon tee-off. Not golfing? Join us for the "Professional Development Building Management" seminars, held in the Club House, among me topics: Managers Interpret Building Financials, How to Winterize Landscaping & Plantings and Westchester County Admin Codes/Local Laws Update. Call Margie Russell at 212 216-0654 or log onto www.nyarm.com.

PWC's Big Show

Oct. 17: Professional Women in Construction (PWC) will be hosting the Northeast region Trade Show and Professional Recruitment Fair on Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Digital Sandbox, 55 Broad St. The business to business marketing event will feature tabletop exhibits and majors firms recruiting construction professionals ranging from recent grads to seasoned vets. For more information contact PWC at [phone] or [e-mail].

Real Estate & Construction Gala

Oct. 17: The eighth annual Real Estate & Construction Gala will be held at the Chelsea Piers. Pier Sixty, beginning at 6 p.m. with cocktails. The Gala benefits Special Olympics New York and will honor Deputy Mayor Daniel L. Doctoroff, City of New York; Louise M. Matthews, vice president of global real estate for Avon Products, Inc. and Kenneth J. Cooper, SVP, corporate administration, CBS Corporation.

Fair Housing Seminar

Oct. 19 & 20: The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute presents Fair Housing and Fair Lending and Environmental Issues at the Marriot Residence Inn, 9 Gerhard Rd., Plainview, N.Y. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Books will be distributed on the first day of class, cost included in tuition and a one-hour examination is given at the conclusion of days one and two. Tuition is $220. Appraisal Institute and New York State Continuing Education Credit: full attendance, and successful completion of the examination will qualify Appraisal Institute Members for 15.0 credit hours AI CE credit. Course AQ1 is required and recognized by New York State to fulfill the New York State 15.0 Appraiser Qualifying Education requirement. Course AQ1 is also recognized as 15.0 hours Appraiser Continuing Education credit, and as 15.0 hours Real Estate Continuing Education for Real Estate Salespersons/Brokers. For more information, please call(516) 248-8964 or e-mail [e-mail]. Deadline for registration is Sept. 24. Visit www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/LongIsland. aspx, or see our website for link: www.liappraisal.com L.I. Appraisal Seminar Oct. 19: The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute Presents a Full Day Seminar, Valuation of Office Building: A Contemporary Perspective at the Wingate Inn, 821 Stewart Ave., Gar den City, N.Y. The seminar accounts for seven hours of Appraiser Continuing Education Credit for the Appraisal Institute and New York State approved, 100% attendance is required. Tuition is $175 for members and $195 for non-members. Registration is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and the seminar is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Continental breakfast is included. Register by Oct. 2 at www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/Longlsland.aspx.

HPDC Luncheon

Oct. 24: The Housing Partnership Development Corporation will be celebrating 25 years of success in providing affordable homeownership housing at the Pierre Hotel, in New York City. Seven industry pioneers will be honored, and seven fellowships named in their honor will be conferred upon students at New York University's Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy. The celebration will begin with a reception at 11:30 a.m., followed by the awards presentation at 12:15 p.m. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Single tickets are $400 ($250 nonprofit); a table of 10 is $4,000. For more in-I formation, visit www.housingpartnership.com/anniversary.php or contact Melissa Schlitz, HPDC Director of Marketing and Development at 646-217-3377.

NYARM Seminar/Lunch

Oct. 26: The New York Association of Realty Managers is holding their monthly membership luncheon and certification credit seminar. The seminar begins at 10:30 a.m. and will address how to manage construction site safety and better coordinate contractor's activity while it is being performed in and around occupied apartment buildings. Learn safety methods through the review and analysis of past insurance claims. Networing and refreshments will be from noon to 1 p.m.. and lunch is from 1 to 2 p.m. at Tavern on the Green, Central Park West & 67th Street. Vendor Exhibits and Table-top Displays are available, contact Margie Russell to reserve a spot or log onto www.nyarm.com or call 212-216-0654 or email [e-mail].

Rosner Memorial Conference

Oct. 31: UJA-Federation of New York will hold its 27th Annual Bud Rosner Memorial Long Island Estate, Tax & Financial Planning Conference from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. The conference, sponsored by UJA-Federation's Planned Giving & Endowments Department (www.planned-giving.org), will take place at Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY. Suited to attorneys, accountants, and estate, tax, and financial planning professionals, the event will provide updates on foundations, ethics, valuations, elder law, and estate planning. Participants can earn 8.5 CLE/CPE/CFP credits. NYS Attorneys: 8.5 CLE (Nontransitional), including 7.5 PP and 1 ethics credit, or 6.5 PP and 2 ethics credits, if ethics breakout session is chosen. NYS CPAs: 8.5 CPE, including 7.5 general and 1 ethics credit, or 6.5 general and 2 ethics credits if ethics breakout session is chosen. The conference fee is $225 per person. Upon availability, there is an additional fee of $25 for walk-in registration, to register or to obtain additional information contact Stan Baumblatt at 1.212.836.1305 or [e-mail].

Appraisal Reports

Nov. 5: The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute presents a full day seminar: Reviewing Residential Appraisal Reports at the Wingate Inn, 821 Stewart Ave., Garden City, N.Y. from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The seminar equals seven hours appraiser continuing education credit, 100% attendance is required. Most residential review assignments are done for lenders who are complying with quality, control requirements, so in addition to USPAP Standard 3, lender quality control programs including Fannie Mac and FHA forms are included. This seminar will be taught by Vincent Dowling, MA1, SRA. Tuition for members is $175, for non-members $195. Registration is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and the seminar is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register by Nov. 22: www. appraisalinstitute.org/education/Longlsland.aspx, or see our website for link: www.liappraisal.com.

RICS Panel

Nov. 7-10: The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors will hold two days of global expert perspective on vulnerabilities and opportunities in large scale development projects entitled "Managing Risk, Maximizing Reward: Winning at High Stakes Development." For details call 212-847-7400 or email [e-mail]. Registration form can be found at www.rics.org

NYBC Recognition Dinner

Nov. 14: The Leadership Committee will be hosting the 2007 New York Building Congress Industry Recognition Dinner at the Grand Hyatt New York. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. and the dinner and program will start at 7:15 p.m. Visit www.buildingcongress.com/eupdate/dinner/dinner07.pdf to RSVP. For additional information call [phone] or e-mail [e-mail].

SMPS Seminar

Nov. 14: The Society for Marketing Professional Services will be hosting "Market Boom: Who's Developing Hotels on Long Island" from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Milleridge Inn, 585 North Broadway, Jericho, N.Y. The cost is $75 for members and $95 for nonmembers. Visit www.smpsli.org for additional details and program registration.

NYRAM Course

Dec. 4: NYARM School of Property Management will conduct their "Financial Management" class from 4 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4, 11, Jan. 15 and 29 at NYARM 500 8th Ave. at 35th Street. Learn to read and interpret monthly & annual balance sheets, financial reports for multifamily and commercial buildings, understanding actual to budget comparisons. Visit www. nyarm.com or call Margie Russell at [phone].

Practices and Ethics Course

Dec. 7: The Long Island Chapter of the Appraisal Institute presents: Business Practices and Ethics. This course focuses on the Appraisal Institute's Code of Professional Ethics and enforcement procedures at the Citibank Conference Center, 1 Rexcorp Plaza/East Tower, Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, N.Y. This course is required to fulfill Appraisal Institute designation and membership continuing education requirements. It qualifies as New York State Continuing Education for Appraisers. A one-hour examination is given at the conclusion of this course. Tuition for members/associates/affiliates is $195, non-member is $215. The seminar is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the exam at the end of the day; bring No. 2 pencils and ID. The instructor is Richard Marchitelli, MAI, SRA. Appraisal Institute and New York State Continuing Education Credit: Full attendance at this course and successful completion of the examination will qualify for 7 hours (8 hours with passing of the exam) of Appraisal Institute CE credit, and 7.0 hours NYS Real Estate Appraiser Continuing Education Credit. Register by Nov. 23 at www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/LongIsland.aspx. or see our Web site for link www.liappraisal.com.

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