December 2022 / January 2023 Newsletter

​The Communicator

​President's Message
Hector Casillas, SR/WA
Chapter 57 President, 2022/2023

Chapter 57 IRWA Members . . .

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On behalf of the entire Chapter 57 Board, happy New Year!  We hope your holidays were filled with joy and laughter.

I’m happy to report the chapter successfully hosted its first education course in over three years which was held in November, Course 100 was a hit and it sold out!  Many thanks to Education Chairs, Kelley Kelley and Tim Green, for their efforts in bringing valuable training to all members.  Stay tuned for future course offerings they are securing this year.
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Robbie Hechanova, Kelley Kelley, and I are planning on attending the IRWA Annual Education Conference in Denver, CO, June 25-28, 2023 where we will vote on IRWA business and elect new officers.  We welcome all members to register and join us in Denver.
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In some sad news, the IRWA Right of Way Education Foundation’s past president, Mrs. Carol A. Croft, passed away on October 15, 2022 and in honor of her legacy, Chapter 57 donated $500 to the foundation as our token of appreciation.  I’d like to note, our members have directly benefited from scholarships from the foundation.

Ms. Darcy Mendoza was the recipient of the Leader’s Light the Way Scholarship in 2022 and I was the recipient of the State Association of Real Property Agents Scholarship in 2016.  The chapter is grateful for the contributions the foundation has and continues to make in educating its members and assisting those in the various paths towards earning an IRWA designation.  As a reminder, there is still time to apply for the Foundation’s new Leader’s Light the Way 2.0 scholarship, all the details are in their website. Good luck to all of those applying.  I’m looking forward to seeing more Chapter 57 members receiving these scholarships!

​In other news, the chapter will be opening nominations for officers soon and if you’re interested in serving and volunteering at the local chapter level, please email Nominations & Elections Chair, Ms. Christie Santolucito.

Please like us on Facebook or follow us on our new Instagram page (IRWA Chapter 57) to keep up with the latest information.

I am looking forward to seeing you at our next in person event.

Stay safe,
Hector Casillas, SR/WA