April / May 2026 Newsletter

. . . On The Move!

President's Message
By Ramie Dawit, SR/WA

Hello, Chapter 57 Members and Friends! I hope this message finds you well as we move further into the second quarter of the year. It’s been great to see the continued engagement and participation from our members over the past few months, and I’m 
grateful for the ongoing support of our chapter.
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It was wonderful seeing many of you at our 11th Annual Joint Luncheon with the Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute on April 8th. Our topic, “Getting your House in Order: Deposition Preparation for the Appraiser in a Virtual World” was very informative. Our panel of speakers included Jacinto (Jay) Munoz, MAI, of Cogito Realty Partners, Mark Easter, Esq., and Andrew Saghian, Esq., of Best Best & Krieger. They provided some valuable takeaways for our appraisers and right of way professionals. A big thank you to our panelists for sharing their expertise and to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion.

​I would like to highlight an exciting scholarship opportunity through the RWIEF. The Fifty for Fifty Scholarship Program is offering fifty $2,500
scholarships to IRWA members pursuing certification and continuing education. Applications are due by May 15, 2026. I encourage anyone who is eligible to take advantage of this opportunity. You can learn more and apply here:  Fifty for Fifty Scholarship.

Additionally, the Spring Forum will be taking place in Santa Barbara from May 7th to 9th, hosted by Chapter 47. I will be attending along with our President Elect, Tim Green. We are looking forward to
representing Chapter 57, connecting with fellow members, and bringing back valuable insights to share with our Chapter.

​The Annual International Education Conference will be held in Omaha, Nebraska, from June 26th to 29th. Tim Green, President-Elect, and Jessica Andresen, Secretary, will attend and represent Chapter 57.

Looking ahead, we will be hosting a seminar and additional courses in the coming months. We look forward to sharing more details soon and hope to see
many of you there.

​Thank you again for your continued involvement and support. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

​All the best,
Ramie Dawit, SR/WA
Chapter 57 President 25/26