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IREM Leadership and Legislative Summit
Featuring Capitol Hill Visit Day - May 1-5, 2010
JW Marriott Hotel, Washington, DC

A must-attend event for:

• 2010 IREM Chapter Presidents
• 2010 Governing Councillors
• 2010 National Committee and Board Members
• All members interested in shaping the future of the Institute and the industry

IMPACT your ASSOCIATION
IMPACT your PROFESSION
IMPACT your CAREER

A Decade of Dedication
In 2001, IREM held its first Leadership and Legislative Summit.  Since then, IREM Members have converged in Washington, DC year after year to facilitate progress in the real estate management industry and the Institute. 

Get answers to your burning questions, interact with colleagues who share your passions, and make a measurable IMPACT on the legislative landscape.  Join us this May for a celebration of the accomplishments of our members and chapters and to IMPACT the future direction of the Institute.

It’s no secret that participants of the Leadership and Legislative Summit shape legislation that directly affects the real estate management industry – and day to day business. What makes this experience unique is the meeting of the minds at one of most pivotal times in our nation’s history – a moment when our voices and knowledge can have a profound and lasting IMPACT on the industry at large.

Get ready to make an IMPACT!  Here are a few highlights of what you can expect at the Summit:

Behavioral Interviewing Workshop
(Saturday, May 1)
Join us at this workshop and learn how you can use behavioral interviewing to make better hiring decisions. Attendance is limited to 25 people in order to maximize the learning experience.

Kentucky Derby Party Sponsored by the IREM Foundation (Saturday, May 1)
Enjoy the 136th running of the famed Kentucky Derby at this lively, casual get together.  Got a favorite horse?  Try your luck at some fun wagering and derby activities.  All proceeds go to the IREM Foundation.

New Attendee Orientation and Lunch (Sunday, May 2)
Maximize your experience in Washington.  Meet the IREM Officers at this exclusive invitation-only luncheon by getting acquainted with IREM committees and governance. 

Presidential Address and Keynote Speaker (Sunday, May 2)
Come together at this general session to hear two unique perspectives on the Institute and the political landscape.  Randy Woodbury, CPM, IREM President and Steve Roberts, journalist, commentator, and DC insider deliver a one-two punch that will knock you out!

Chapter Leadership Forum (Monday, May 3)
An opportunity to exchange winning strategies and initiatives that have proven successful for many chapters. 

Professional Edge Session (Monday, May 3)
This interactive discussion will focus on how the role of real estate manager is changing – and why leadership skills are as important as management skills for the “New Real Estate Manager.”

IREM Canteen & USO Show (Monday, May 3)
Take a sentimental journey back to the days of big bands, swing dancing and incredible music. Together with Greater Metropolitan Washington Chapter No. 8, we are putting together an after-dinner party that will knock your bobby socks off!

Federal Issues Briefing and Capitol Hill Visit Orientation (Tuesday, May 4)
This session will prepare you for your visits to Capitol Hill by bringing you up to date on the issues affecting our industry and letting you know what to expect when you meet with members of Congress. Briefing papers, voting records, maps of the Hill, legislators’ information and leave-behind materials will be provided.

Capitol Hill Visit Day (Wednesday, May 5)
A highlight of the Summit is Capitol Hill Visit Day. Converge on the Hill to voice the legislative priorities of the commercial real estate industry. Make a personal commitment to support the industry's legislative agenda and let your voice be heard! Never attended before? Don’t worry! Attend the orientation program on May 4 and get everything you need to proactively lobby legislators.

Find out more about scheduling visits with members of Congress