3-HR Pennsylvania Understanding Leases Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a three-hour Pennsylvania Continuing Education class -- Understanding Leases on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 9:00 am to noon at Andy’s Diner, 2224 Lincoln Highway (Rte 1) Trevose, PA 19053 (215-638-1444)

The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA, IFA, a PA Certified Real Estate Appraiser & Assessor. Mr. Luciani is Deputy Assessor in the Office of Property Assessment for the City of Philadelphia. Chapter Members are familiar with him from the courses he teaches as an AQB (Appraiser Qualifications Board) Certified USPAP Instructor.

From farmland to factories, from malls to warehouses, from hotels to offices, from stores to apartments, more than 60% of Pennsylvania real estate is leased, not owned outright. This course reviews basic lease law, both common law and Pennsylvania statutes.

Appraisers will learn how the terms and provisions of leases impact the income stream, the valuation process, and ultimately the property value. Assessors will get an overview of how lease terms such as expenses, percentage rent, overage rent and tenant improvements establish the value of the lease for assessment purposes. Both will be exposed to the basics of lease analysis -- gross vs. net leases, percentage of sales clauses, etc. The object is preparation for advanced courses in real property appraising and assessing.

Please register early for this class which qualifies for three (3) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

Tuition for the class is $65 per person, which includes all course materials, breakfast at 8:30 am and lunch at noon, and may be paid by check or online. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35 and mail, including your name, phone number and email address, to ASA Philadelphia, 1229 Chestnut St #232, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4140. Please RSVP by email to Anita Luciani, Administrative Assistant.

PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Luciani will conduct two (2) Pennsylvania Continuing Ed classes for Appraisers and Assessors at Andy's Diner on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, a 3-HR Pennsylvania Understanding Leases Course ($65) from 9:00 am to noon, and a 2-HR Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course ($45) from 1:00-3:00 pm.

2-HR Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a two-hour Pennsylvania Appraisers/Assessors Law Certification Course on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Andy’s Diner, 2224 Lincoln Highway (Rte 1) Trevose, PA 19053 (215-638-1444)

The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA, IFA, a PA Certified Real Estate Appraiser & Assessor. Mr. Luciani is Deputy Assessor in the Office of Property Assessment for the City of Philadelphia. Chapter Members are familiar with him from the courses he teaches as an AQB (Appraiser Qualifications Board) Certified USPAP Instructor.

The class covers required topics of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act and the Assessors Certification Law, and the Regulations of the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers.  It emphasizes changes to the laws made during the past two years, and offers a refresher on the provisions most relevant to everyday practice.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers requires biennial recertification for State Licensed Appraisers and Assessors, with all certificates expiring on June 30 of odd-numbered years (eg., 6/30/19).  This class meets the specific requirement for two (2) appraisal re-certification hours on the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act.

Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for two (2) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

Tuition for the class is $45 per person, which includes all course materials and lunch at noon, and may be paid by check or online. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35 and mail, including your name, phone number and email address, to ASA Philadelphia, 1229 Chestnut St #232, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4140. Please RSVP by email to Anita Luciani, Administrative Assistant.

PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Luciani will conduct two (2) Pennsylvania Continuing Ed classes for Appraisers and Assessors at Andy's Diner on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, a 3-HR Pennsylvania Understanding Leases Course ($65) from 9:00 am to noon, and a 2-HR Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course ($45) from 1:00-3:00 pm.

November Meeting: The Medical Marijuana Industry in Pennsylvania

The November Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm; all ASA members are welcome. The general meeting starts at 6:30. The guest speaker will be Dr. Jonathan Gusdorff, DO, Medical Director and Managing Partner of the Firefly Dispensaries in south central Pennsylvania. Dr. Gusdorff will discuss “The Medical Marijuana Industry in Pennsylvania.”

Dr. Gusdorff is the rare physician who succeeds both in medicine and in business. After a decade as a practicing neuroradiologist, clinic Director, and Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University Medical Center, he co-founded CareSTAT Urgent Care Centers, which he sold successfully after three years. Today, Dr. Gusdorff is growing Firefly Dispensaries, which serves patients in the Pennsylvania medical marijuana program.

Dr. Gusdorff followed up his B.A. in Psychology from Hofstra University with post-baccalaureate pre-med studies at Columbia University in New York. He earned his DO at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he also served an Internship. After a Residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the Bryn Mawr Hospital and a Fellowship in Neuroradiology at the Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Gusdorff worked in Neuroradiology for a decade before co-founding CareSTAT Urgent Care Centers.

Dr. Gusdorff will talk about the market for medical marijuana -- who can benefit from using it -- about the business model and the regulatory environment, and whether the growing market for medical marijuana will provide a steppingstone to recreational legalization. Dr. Gusdorff’s presentation is sure to be of interest to ASA members in all disciplines. As seating for this talk is limited, please register early for this educational evening which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

Dinner is $35 per person for members and guests. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page. Otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35. Please RSVP by Friday, November 9, to Executive Secretary Anita Luciani by mail to ASA Philadelphia, 1229 Chestnut St #232, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4140 or by email.

September Meeting: Minor League Franchise Valuations

The September Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm; all ASA members are welcome. The general meeting starts at 6:30. The guest speaker will be Gary Loewenstern, CPA, CVA, a Principal in the Blue Bell, Pennsylvania office of HBK CPAs & Consultants, a multidisciplinary financial services firm. Mr. Loewenstern will discuss “Minor League Franchise Valuations.”

Gary earned a B.S. in Accounting from Drexel University's LeBow College of Business and was a Partner in Resnick, Amsterdam, Leshner, P.C when it merged into HBK in 2016. He has more than 30 years experience advising small business owners, including: minor league sports franchises, television broadcasters, government contractors, investment advisors, providers of information technology, food services and professionals in many fields.

Gary has represented more than 40 minor league baseball franchises since 1986.  His experience with the franchises includes; financial statement preparation, federal, state and local tax services, business valuation, expert witness testimony, budgeting, due diligence services for the buying and selling of the franchises, concession consulting, lease evaluations, internal control evaluations, and more.

Mr. Loewenstern’s presentation is sure to be of value to ASA members in all disciplines. As seating for this talk is limited, please register early for this educational and productive evening which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

Dinner is $35 per person for members and guests. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, where you can also take advantage of the reduced cost 5-Meeting Plan this month only. Otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35.  Please RSVP by Friday, September 21, to Executive Secretary Anita Luciani by mail to ASA Philadelphia, 1229 Chestnut St #232, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4140 or by email.

May Meeting: An Evening at the Rosenbach Museum

The May Chapter Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the Rosenbach Museum and Library at 2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215-732-1600; map). The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm; all ASA members are welcome. The general meeting from 6:30-8:30 pm will include a buffet dinner and private tour of the Rosenbach townhouses, including the current exhibition, Of Two Minds: Creative Couples in Art and History.

The Rosenbach Brothers
Located in two immaculately maintained 19th century townhouses minutes from Rittenhouse Square, the Rosenbach Museum was established by the testamentary gift of Dr. A.S.W.  Rosenbach and his brother and business partner, Philip Rosenbach -- bachelors who lived at 2010 Delancey. The brothers were probably the most famous dealers of rare books, manuscripts, and decorative arts of the early 20th century.

The Brothers’ Legacy
The Museum contains the brothers’ original libraries and residential areas as well as their collections of rare books, manuscripts, furniture, silver, paintings, prints, drawings, and sculpture. Among the treasures are James Joyce's manuscript of Ulysses and the earliest known letter by George Washington. And manuscripts, notes, photos, and drawings from other luminaries including Lewis Carroll, Cervantes, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens, Joseph Conrad, and Dylan Thomas.

Other Collections
Two other collections deserve special mention. Maurice Sendak, the famed author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are and many other books, had a close, personal relationship with the Rosenbach and donated his rare book collection, including books by Herman Melville, Beatrix Potter, and William Blake.

The Rosenbach also owns almost all of the manuscripts and papers of Modernist poet Marianne Moore, as well as her personal library, thousands of photographs, and the contents of her Greenwich Village living room -- which is permanently installed on the third floor of the historic Rosenbach house.

Register
Space is limited, so please register early for this intriguing educational evening, which will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer. You’ll want to bring a guest to this special event, which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

Payment
The cost, including the private tour and buffet dinner, is $35 per person for members and guests. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page. Otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35.  Please RSVP by Thursday, May 10, to Chapter President Sheila Gorman by mail to 10 Presidential Blvd, Bala Cynwyd PA 19004, email, or phone (484-270-1240).

April Meeting: Michael Jackson Estate Valuation

The April Chapter Meeting, rescheduled from March because of weather, will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm; all ASA members are welcome. The general meeting starts at 6:30. The guest speaker will be Jay E. Fishman, FASA, Managing Director and founder of Financial Research Associates, who will discuss the intriguing “Michael Jackson Estate Valuation.”

Awards & Appointments
Jay Fishman took his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Temple, an M.B.A. from LaSalle, and soon after founded Financial Research Associates, where he specializes in the valuations of business enterprises and their intangible assets. His awards -- among them our Chapter's Sinclair Award, and the Appraisal Foundation's Chairman's Public Service Award -- and his leadership roles, including Editor of ASA's Business Valuation Review and Chair of it's Government Relations Committee, membership on the Appraisal Foundations Appraisal Standards and Appraisal Practice Boards, to mention a few, are the tip of an iceberg of a lifetime of accomplishment and service.

Articles, Books & Courses
Jay is a prolific author, having written, often in collaboration, more than two dozen articles, many chapters, and half a dozen books, the most recent being The Business Valuation Bench Book with William Morrison (2017) and A Consensus View Q&A Guide to Financial Valuation with James Hitchner and Shannon Pratt (2016). Much in demand as a speaker and panelist, he has talked about business valuation from coast to coast and around the world, including in Indonesia, Spain, Hungary and most recently in Italy. Jay has also developed and taught courses on business valuation for the IRS, the AICPA, the Hong Kong Society of Accountants, and on behalf of the World Bank in St. Petersburg, Russia. He also taught courses in Moscow, Russia, and for the Slovenian Institute of Auditors in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Expert Witness Testimony
Mr. Fishman has been court-appointed to value closely held enterprises in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and other states, and has qualified as an expert witness and provided testimony in Federal District Court, United States Tax Court and in more than a dozen state courts.

It was an expert witness called by the estate that Mr. Fishman came to testify last February in the case of the Estate of Michael J. Jackson et al. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue in U.S. Tax Court in Los Angeles. It was there that he famously said "I call it like being in a nuclear winter."

ASA Credit
Jay’s talk about evaluating the publicity rights in the Michael Jackson case is sure to be interesting and informative. As seating for this talk is limited, please register early for this educational and productive evening which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

Payment
Dinner is $35 per person for members and guests. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page. Otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35.  Please RSVP by Friday, April 12, to Chapter President Sheila Gorman by mail to 10 Presidential Blvd, Bala Cynwyd PA 19004, email, or phone (484-270-1240).

SAVE THE DATE: 2018 Business Valuation Seminar

SAVE THE DATE
The Philadelphia Chapter of the ASA will hold its 13th Annual Spring Business Valuation Seminar program on Friday, April 27, 2018, at the Doubletree Hotel in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The program will include a variety of topics presented by key thought leaders.

PROGRAM
The presenters and topics will be announced shortly.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
The Seminar qualifies for eight (8) credit hours for ASA purposes. ASA National is a NASBA sponsor and has advised the Philadelphia Chapter that the PA Board of Accountancy and other state boards will honor CEs from our program for CPAs. In addition to NASBA, the ASA is a sponsor to other organizations, and any questions regarding CEs can be directed to Sheila K. Gorman, ASA.

INFORMATION
Sheila K. Gorman, ASA at sgorman@finresearch.com or (484)-270-1240
Frank L. Merenda, ASA at fmerenda@eacvaluations.com or (610)-687-5855

January Breakfast Meeting: Financial Planning in a Turbulent World

The January Breakfast Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, 8:00 am at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The guest speaker will be Elijah Dornstreich, a Vice President and Financial Advisor in Bernstein Global Wealth Management’s Philadelphia office. Mr. Dornstreich will talk about "All The Right Moves: Financial Planning in a Turbulent World."

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in sociology, Elijah Dornstreich came to Bernstein from Capital Business Partners, which specializes in funding solutions for small-business and retail clients. At Bernstein, Mr. Dornstreich advises individuals and institutions regarding a wide range of financial planning and investment matters, ranging from tax, retirement, and wealth planning, to planning for the sale of a small business, stock and options planning, and pension solutions.

Active in professional and civic affairs, he is a member of the Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Bucks County Estate Planning Councils. He serves on the Boards of the AJC: Global Jewish Advocacy, the National Museum of American Jewish History, and Home Front Hearts, a nonprofit serving military families.

Mr. Dornstreich will discuss the factors contributing to the continuing stock market rally -- and what could derail it -- with a view toward investment and retirement planning. He will show how a rational and systematic approach to retirement planning built on the "right moves" can lead to success, even in adverse markets.

ASA Philadelphia Members: Free
This educational and informative Breakfast Meeting is FREE for ASA Philadelphia Members but requires Registration. Please register early for this Meeting which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA re-accreditation.

Guests: $25
The Breakfast Meeting is $25 for Guests. Family members, colleagues, and associates are welcome! To Pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35.

Please Register or Pay by January 12. Send checks to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by mail to 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.

2017 Holiday Charity Event & Happy Hour

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a Charity Event and Happy Hour on Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 5:00-8:00 pm in the Fayette Room on the first floor of The Great American Pub(610-940-0540), 123 Fayette Street, Conshohocken PA. The event will benefit Cradles to Crayons.

Charity Event.  Please bring a new or gently-used article of essential children’s winter clothing. The clothing, or a $10 donation instead of clothing, will go to Cradles to Crayons. The charity helps children living in low- income and homeless situations.

Happy Hour.  Enjoy a delicious selection of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and an open bar (soda, draft beer, all house wines and liquor), all courtesy of the Philadelphia Chapter.

Registration Required.  The event is FREE for Philadelphia Chapter members, but space is limited so please visit the ASA Philadelphia Members Page or the Facebook Page to REGISTER if you plan to attend.

Tuition Raffle. For the first time this year, the event will feature an educational raffle for tuition!

Guests Welcome. We're ready and eager for a big turn-out for our fourth annual service event, so bring a friend. Your spouses, colleagues and guests are welcome! Please direct questions about the event to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

November Meeting: International Business Valuation

The November Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at Pipeline Philly, 30 South 15th Street, 15th Floor, Philadelphia (267-702-2800). The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm; all ASA members are welcome. The general meeting starts at 6:30. The guest speaker will be John Barton, President of Brandywine Valuation Consultants, LLC (BVC) in Lyndell, PA. Mr. Barton will discuss advanced “Topics in International Business Valuation.”

MR. BARTON. An MBA graduate of La Salle University, John also did his undergraduate work at La Salle and took a Masters from Fordham University. The past Chairman of the ASA Business Valuation Committee, he is a CPA, who left Murray Devine & Co as a Vice President to establish BVC in 2008. John has been involved in the valuation of over 700 business entities, from small sole proprietorships to multinational corporations, and has taught business valuation courses throughout the United States and Europe for the ASA, IIBV, RICS, and the Big 4 accounting firms.

HIS TALK. Mr. Barton's presentation will focus on recent developments in international BV education, as well as the profession’s growth in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and the status of professional designations overseas. He will explain why a knowledge of international business valuation is indispensable, even for practitioners appraising small to medium-size U.S. firms.

ASA CREDIT. Ms. Barton’s presentation is sure to be of interdisciplinary interest. As seating for this talk is limited, please register early for this educational and productive evening which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

FREE BEER & WINE. Dinner is $35 per person for members and guests and includes a mouth-watering array of heavy appetizers and complimentary beer and wine. The menu features Southern fried chicken fingers; grilled flatbreads; hummus served with fresh pita, grilled zucchini, red onion, and crumbled feta; goat cheese tort (caramelized onion, whipped goat cheese and cream cheese, served with crackers); and apple walnut salad. And, yes, free beer and wine!

PAYMENT. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal please go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page. Otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35.  Please RSVP by Friday, November 10, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by mail to 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

Oktoberfest Happy Hour

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor an Oktoberfest Happy Hour on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Frankford Hall, 1210 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia (215-634-3338) [Map].

Happy Hour. The Oktoberfest-themed menu will feature an Open Bar and German staples, including bratwurst, potato pancakes and Bavarian pretzels.

Registration Required. The event is FREE for ASA Philadelphia Chapter Members, and $25 for non-members and guests. Space is limited, so please visit the ASA Philadelphia Members Page to REGISTER by Monday, October 2 if you plan to attend.

Guests Welcome. We're hoping for a big turn-out for our first Oktoberfest Happy Hour, so bring a friend. Your spouses, colleagues and guests are welcome! Please direct questions about the event to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

September Meeting: Hacking​ ​Away -- Cybersecurity​ ​for​ ​Businesses​ ​Today

The September Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm; all ASA members are welcome. The general meeting starts at 6:30. The guest speaker will be Rebecca Rakoski, Esq., co-founder and managing partner at XPAN Law Group in Philadelphia, a boutique practice focused on cybersecurity and data privacy. Ms. Rakoski will​ ​discuss​ ​the ​various​ ​types​ ​of​ ​“hacking”​ ​incidents and how to approach and protect your business.

Rebecca earned a JD at Widener University School of Law and before that a BS in biology from Washington College. She worked for more than a decade in a large regional firm where she specialized in complex federal and state court litigation, developing a unique expertise in cybersecurity, privacy and electronic discovery. Her presentation​ ​will​ ​discuss​ ​the differences​ ​between​ ​the​ ​various​ ​types​ ​of​ ​“hacking”​ ​incidents, and offer guidance​ ​on how​ ​​to​ ​approach​ ​and​ ​protect​ against cybersecurity threats. She will emphasize the risks​ ​associated​ ​with​ ​HR​ ​data​ ​and​ ​personal​ ​identifiable​ ​information​ ​(PII)​, and talk about optimal network infrastructure designs for firms collecting ​sensitive​ ​data.

Ms. Rakoski’s presentation is sure to be of value to ASA members in all disciplines. As seating for this talk is limited, please register early for this educational and productive evening which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

Dinner is $35 per person for members and guests. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, where you can also take advantage of the reduced cost 5-Meeting Plan this month only. Otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35.  Please RSVP by Friday, September 15, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by mail to 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

May Meeting: Sports Cars & Cocktails at the Simeone Auto Museum

The May Chapter Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum at 6825 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia PA 19153 (215-365-7233). The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm.  The general meeting beginning at 6:30 pm will feature retired neurosurgeon Frederick Simeone, M.D., founder of the Simeone Museum.

Dr. Frederick Simeone says he started thinking about cars as historical artifacts after making house calls with his father, a general practitioner. “We would go to junkyards together and then read about what made each car we saw important." His point is that "cars are not always just hobby things. They are representative of certain times and places in history.”

Housed in a 100,000-square-foot former engine remanufacturing plant near the Philadelphia International Airport, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum includes sports cars from the first international road races of the 1900s to competitors from the 1970s. Named Museum of the Year in 2011 by the International Historic Motoring Awards, it displays its vehicles in dioramas, like those at a natural history museum, and on Demonstration Days, Simeone and his curators drive the cars on a three-acre lot behind the museum.

Simeone wants visitors to understand the historical meaning of each of the sixty-five autos. Each is an original, not a copy or replica. None have have had parts replaced. He sees the cars as works of art, all originals and representative of their eras. “Cars are emotional items and, I feel, really worth studying as history.”

Space is limited, so please register early for this entertaining and educational evening, which will include a cocktail reception with full bar and heavy appetizers, as described in the menu. You’ll want to bring a guest to this special event, which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

The cost is $35 per person for members and guests and parking is free. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35. Please RSVP and/or make payment by Thursday, May 11, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by mail to 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

2-HR Pennsylvania Appraisal Law Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor a two-hour Pennsylvania Appraisers/Assessors Law Certification Course on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 530 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Washington, PA (215-646-4637). The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.

The class covers required topics of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act and the Assessors Certification Law, and the Regulations of the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers.  It emphasizes changes to the laws made during the past two years, and offers a refresher on the provisions most relevant to everyday practice.

The Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers requires biennial recertification for State Licensed Appraisers and Assessors, with all certificates expiring on June 30 of odd-numbered years (i.e., 6/30/17).  This class meets the specific requirement for two (2) appraisal re-certification hours on the Real Estate Appraisers Certification Act.​

Please register early for this mandatory class which qualifies for two (2) hours of Continuing Education Credit for Pennsylvania Licensed Appraisers and Assessors.

Tuition for the class is $45 per person, which includes all course materials, and may be paid by check or online. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35 and mail, including your name, phone number and email address, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

March Meeting: Patent Opinions and Prosecution

The March Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm; all ASA members are welcome. The general meeting starts at 6:30. The guest speaker will be Patrick M. Brady III, a Registered Patent Attorney at SnyderLAW LLC in Wayne PA (and former Lead Mechanical Engineer at Lockheed Martin). Mr. Brady will talk about “Patent Opinions and Prosecution” (and maybe “Rocket Science”).

Mr. Brady earned a JD at Temple's Beasley School of Law (2001) and before that an MSME in Structural Mechanics and Dynamics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1990). As a patent attorney, he counsels clients about intellectual property protection, including patentability opinions, due diligence, trademark prosecution, trade secrets and guidance relative to copyright filings. But he is equally comfortable talking about mechanical devices, mechanisms, composite materials, structures and electronic packaging, and he has a general understanding of software, electrical, materials and processes. And he is knowledgeable about service and employment contracts as well as corporate and partnership formation.

Mr. Brady’s presentation is sure to be of interest to ASA members in all disciplines. As seating for this talk is limited, please register early for this educational and productive evening which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

Dinner is $35 per person for members and guests. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35. Please RSVP by Friday, March 10, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by mail to 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

ASA ME204-OOO (MTS204): Advanced Topics and Report Writing

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor ME204-OOO (formerly MTS204) Advanced Topics and Report Writing on March 6, 7 & 8, 2017 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at The Desmond Great Valley, located at One Liberty Boulevard, Malvern PA 19355. The instructor for the 3-day ASA course will be Richard A. Berkemeier, ASA.

The course provides a comprehensive review of the concepts studied in ME201, ME202 and ME203. It reviews the application of appraisal techniques to valuation of an integrated facility, such as a steel mill, and it considers various professional standards including USPAP, IVS and Ethics and their relationship to report writing. It also discusses how to develop and write a professional appraisal report.

This recently updated course examines in-depth the skills needed to address obsolescence -- physical, functional and economic. And it will provide the tools needed to analyze inutility, complex leasing structures, residual forecasting, and fair rental calculations (for leasing), as well as facility valuation using all three approaches to value. Throughout, there will be an emphasis on applying the concepts studied to day-to-day practice.

Mr. Berkemeier is an independent senior asset management professional offering more than 20 years of appraisal experience within the capital markets, including risk management, inventory assessment, appraisal review, liquidation expertise, debtor-in-possession financing, and collateral management.

Please register ASAP for this class to avoid disappointment. Seating is limited.

Tuition for the class is $1200 per person, which includes all course materials, morning and afternoon beverages, and lunch buffet. You may pay by check or online. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35 and mail, including your name, phone number and email address, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

ASA ME203-OOO (MTS203): Advanced Topics and Case Studies

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor ME203-OOO (formerly MTS203) Advanced Topics and Case Studies on September 19, 20 & 21, 2016 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at The Desmond Great Valley, located at One Liberty Boulevard, Malvern PA 19355. The instructor for the 3-day ASA course will be Richard A. Berkemeier, ASA.

The course will introduce more advanced concepts and techniques than those taught in ME201 and ME202. It will review case studies illustrating a range of operating entities. The topics explored will include exponential pricing techniques, cost estimation, reproduction vs. replacement costs, quantifying functional obsolescence, use of research data, and the time value of money calculations.

Mr. Berkemeier is an independent senior asset management professional offering more than 20 years of appraisal experience within the capital markets, including risk management, inventory assessment, appraisal review, liquidation expertise, debtor-in-possession financing, and collateral management.

Please register ASAP for this class to avoid disappointment. Seating is limited.

Tuition for the class is $1200 per person, which includes all course materials, morning and afternoon beverages, and lunch buffet. You may pay by check or online. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35 and mail, including your name, phone number and email address, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

7-Hour National USPAP Update Course

The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers will sponsor an all-discipline National USPAP 2016-2017 7-hour Update Course on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  The course will be held at the Marriott SpringHill Suites, 430 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (Phone: 610-940-0400).  The instructor will be Robert J. Luciani, ASA.  Sign-in starts at 8:30 am.

The National USPAP Update Course from the Appraisal Foundation is a one-day course that focuses on recent changes to USPAP requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers.  This course, which clarifies several commonly misunderstood aspects of USPAP, will aid appraisers in all areas of appraisal practice seeking updated USPAP competency, including those subject to state licensing or certification and continuing education requirements imposed by professional organizations, client groups, or employers.
 
This course is required for all State Licensed or Certified Real Property Appraisers and Assessors.

The cost of the 1-day course is $155 per person and includes a course manual, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, snacks and soft drinks.  The USPAP 2016-2017 book is available to attendees at the discounted price of $65. Attendees must either purchase the book or bring a laptop or tablet with Internet access to class.

Seating is limited, so please register early for the course, which meets the USPAP continuing education requirements for most appraisers, including the ASA requirement of one 7-hour USPAP update course every five years for accredited (AM, ASA, FASA) appraisers.

To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35 and mail to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello, 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  RSVP by email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

May Meeting: Wine Tasting, Tapas and Art

The May Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Twenty-Two Gallery at 236 South 22nd Street in Philadelphia. The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm.  The general meeting beginning at 6:30 pm will feature a Spanish Wine Tasting and Tapas/Hors D ’Oeuvres hosted by Vinocity founder, Vicki Miller. The Gallery will be exhibiting the paintings and drawings of Philly activist/artist Caryn Kunkle.

Vicki Miller left the prestigious law firm of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, where she was a partner, to launch Vinocity and a new career hosting wine events that combine "Wine education and tasting in a lively interactive experience." An engaging host and speaker, Vicki weaves the facts, figures and science of winemaking into stories about wine history and culture that she connects to the wines sampled during Vinocity events.

The Spanish Wine Tasting at Twenty-Two Gallery will include four Spanish wines, a Cava, a Albariño, a Spanish rosé and a Rioja Reserva, starting with glass of wine offered at the door, with the others during  the course of the evening, whilst sampling Tapas and a variety of heavy hors d’oeuvres..

1. Spanish Tapas Platter, including Manchego cheese, Serrano ham, cured olives, marinated artichokes and pequillo peppers, with flat breads and crusty rolls.
2. Pistachio-crusted chicken with pomegranate dipping sauce.
3. Mini crab cakes.
4. Lobster Mac and cheese bites.
5. Hand-carved filet of beef with goat cheese on a potato cake.
6. Mini Kobe burgers on sesame seed buns OR mini Beef Wellingtons in pastry.
7. Goat cheese and Kalamata olive tarts OR mini quiche.
8. Fresh vegetable platter with dips.
9. Dessert items.

Space is limited, so please register early for this delicious, entertaining and educational evening, which will include a discussion about investing in wine, and which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation. You’ll want to bring a guest to this special event!

The cost, including the wine tasting and Tapas/Hors D’Oeuvres is $35 per person for members and guests. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35. Please RSVP and/or make payment by Thursday, May 12, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by mail to 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).

March Meeting: Emerging Economic Trends

The March Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The Board of Directors will meet at 5:30 pm; all ASA members are welcome. The general meeting starts at 6:30. The guest speaker will be Gary A. Wagner, Regional Economic Advisor of the Corporate Affairs Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Dr. Wagner will talk about “Emerging Economic Trends.”

Dr. Wagner is responsible for conducting research on emerging regional economic issues and managing legislative outreach for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Third District, which includes eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware. Dr. Wagner also delivers presentations about the national and regional economy, monetary policy, and the role of the Federal Reserve System. His research interests range from regional economics to state and local public tax structures and from rainy day funds to borrowing costs and pension systems.

Dr. Wagner did his undergraduate work in economics and political science at Youngstown State University and took his Ph.D. in economics at West Virginia University. Before joining the Philadelphia Fed in 2015, he was a Professor of economics at Old Dominion University in Virginia, having previously taught at the University of Arkansas, Duquesne University, and the University of North Carolina. He is the author or coauthor of more than 40 articles and reports, many of which have appeared in leading professional journals. He received the Business Distinguished Research Award from Duquesne, as well as Public Finance Review's Outstanding Paper Award. From 2013 to 2015, Wagner was a respondent to the Philadelphia Fed's Survey of Professional Forecasters.

Dr. Wagner’s presentation is sure to be of interest to ASA members in all disciplines. As seating for this talk is limited, please register early for this educational and productive evening which qualifies for 2 hours credit toward ASA reaccreditation.

Dinner is $35 per person for members and guests. To pay online with your major credit card or PayPal go to the ASA Philadelphia Members Page, otherwise please make checks payable to ASA Philadelphia Chapter 35. Please RSVP by Friday, March 11, to Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by mail to 8 Terrace Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, email, phone (610-277-1366) or fax (610-277-1366).