IREM President’s Message: A review of upcoming meetings

With our first official in-person networking event of 2022 now in our rearview mirror (our sold-out Boston Bruins game/networking event), we’re so excited to be looking forward to our upcoming events!

Right away on April 13 we have our Government Legislative Meeting and New Member Installation.

I love these meetings – it’s always so great to welcome new members – whether they be younger professionals just starting out, or more seasoned individuals who are really interested in investing in themselves. Either way, quickly our new members realize all that IREM offers – the knowledge provided through our educational programming featuring in-depth discussions of real estate and property management issues; the career advancement offered as a result of our certifications that represent ethical leadership and a well-managed property; the powerful network of real estate professionals who have already determined the value of IREM affiliation; and the leadership opportunities available at both chapter and national levels, as well as recognition for a job well done. And those of us who have been members for a while also have the opportunity to learn from them – to better understand their perspectives, and share in their enthusiasm!

We also have a lot of fun! Just like our Bruins event, we have a Red Sox networking event coming up on June 21^st that is also already sold out! (77 tickets gone in a snap!) And before that, we’re really looking forward to our guest speaker Tammy Jordan, who will be speaking to our chapter on “Building a Resilient Post-COVID Workforce.” Now more than ever, this will be an important subject to think and learn more about, and should provide some great tools for all of us moving forward. Additionally, many of the strategies she’ll discuss will prove relevant in a variety of other circumstances. We’re so grateful that she agreed to speak with our group, and we’re looking forward to her presentation, which is May 25 at Granite Links.

We’ve also announced our annual golf tournament (September 12) AND a Wine Dinner networking event, also at Granite Links, in October.

As we move into the second quarter of 2022, there is a lot to look forward to, and we’re so very excited to share it all with you.

Melissa Fish-Crane is the 2022 president of IREM Boston and principal & COO at the Peabody Properties.