International Right of Way Association

Chapter 1 - Los Angeles County

October 2008 President's Message
By: Andrew Thompson, SR/WA
Sempra Utilities

Every so often I’m reminded how small our right of way community is.  While individuals move from one job to another or change career paths, many business partnerships are formed and lasting friendships created.  Life events seem to happen in a blink of the eye.  At this time I wanted to inform our membership of the passing of Victor Calucci, an active member of Chapter 1 from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.  Victor passed on Saturday, September 27, 2008.  I’m sure there are many of you who knew Victor and I would like to extend my warmest sympathies.

Please be advised of the following education opportunities coming up…

November

Course 701 – Property Asset Management; Leasing (11/5 to 11/6)

Course 803 – Eminent Domain Law Basics (11/20 to 11/21)

Course 703 – Real Property/Asset Management (11/21)

FALL SEMINAR

On October 28, 2008, Chapter 1 is hosting the annual Fall Seminar.  David Graeler, this year’s seminar chair, has brought together a great speaker line-up.  We hope you take advantage of this opportunity and join us.  Continuing education credits have been approved for OREA, MCLE and SR/WA.  Please see the attached flyer for details. 

ELECTIONS

Our annual elections for 2009 Chapter 1 Officers will be held during our membership luncheon held during our Fall Seminar.  Our Elections Committee has nominated the following slate of officers:

            Secretary:                    David Graeler

            Treasurer:                    Konstantin Akhrem

            President Elect:           William Larsen

Please be aware that for any position other than President, we will take nominations from the floor.  If this occurs, we will give each candidate a few minutes to present a few facts about themselves prior to holding the vote.

TRI CHAPTER INSTALLATION LUNCHEON

The annual Tri Chapter Installation Luncheon will be held on December 9, 2008.  For details on this event please see the attached flyer.  Our Installation speaker will be IEC President Faith Roland.

Please keep a look out for an Evite from our Luncheon Chair, Cheryl DeMucci for the Fall Seminar.  For any last minute r.s.v.p. please contact her at CDeMucci@epicland.com.

Have a great month of October!

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