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IRWA CHAPTER 57

RFP for IRWA Courses

11/26/2024

Request for Proposal
Courses 240i and 241i

The International Professional Education Committee (IPEC) is accepting proposals for the development of two new 4-hour courses titled 240i: Geothermal Basics and 241i: Solar Basics.

Course 240i: Geothermal Basics and Course 241i: Solar Basics will provide participants with new course development relating to geothermal energy and solar energy basics. These courses will include, terminology, project types, environmental concerns, and mitigation. In addition to project management concepts, this course will include international content and/or resources. These courses will be designed for in-person and virtual delivery. Course content will be applied using exercises, and knowledge will be assessed using a final exam.

If you have any questions, please contact Amir Vafamanesh, IRWA Organizational Learning & Development Manager, at [email protected] or (310) 538-0233 Ext. 142.

Submission Deadline is Monday, January 27, 2025, at Noon (Pacific)

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Accepting Submissions!

10/29/2024

Right of Way Magazine is Accepting Submissions for its January/February 2025 edition

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 22, 2024

CONTACT THE EDITOR

Contact Right of Way Magazine Editor Vivian Nguyen for submission guidelines and details

2025 International Conference - Proposals for Sessions

10/11/2024

Submit a Proposal to Present a Session at the Annual International Education Conference in 2025

The submission window is now open to submit a proposal to present an education session at the 2025 Annual International Education Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia on June 1 to 4.

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Deadline to Submit:
November 12, 2024 @ 8:59 PM Pacific

RFP for IRWA Courses

10/4/2024

Request for Proposal
Courses 643i and 646i

The International Professional Education Committee (IPEC) is accepting proposals for the development of two new 4-hour courses titled 643i: Air Basics and 646i: Soil Basics.

Course 643i: Air Basics will provide participants with an introduction to air terminology, quality, and pollution as well as wind events, project effects, and mitigation. This course will also include international content. Application of course content will be applied using exercises and knowledge assessed using a final exam.
Course 646i: Soil Basics will provide participants with an introduction to soil terminology, soil levels, erosion, soil management, protection, project effects, and mitigation. This course will also include international content. Application of course content will be applied using exercises, and knowledge assessed using a final exam.

If you have any questions, please contact Amir Vafamanesh, IRWA Organizational Learning & Development Manager, at [email protected] or (310) 538-0233 Ext. 142.

Submission deadline is Monday, November 4, 2024, at Noon (Pacific)

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IRWA Chapter 57 Board

9/26/2024

Interested in Serving on Chapter 57's Board?

Are you interested in getting more involved with IRWA? Would you like to serve on Chapter 57's Board? We would love to have you!
Vacant positions:

Education
Professional Development (SR/WA designation required)
Young Professionals
Environmental
Oil and Gas Pipeline
Relocation
Transportation

Please email Chapter President Darcy Mendoza if you are interested in joining the Board in any capacity. Thank you!

Request for Proposals

9/9/2024

IRWA International Professional Education Committee
Request for Proposals - Project Management Basics Course

On behalf of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA), the International Professional Education Committee (IPEC) is accepting proposals for the development of a new Project Management Basics course.
Project Management Basics (PM1): Project Team Perspective
(2-day course)

Submission Deadline: October 9, 2024 @ Noon (Pacific)

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If you have any questions, please contact Amir Vafamanesh,
IRWA Organizational Learning & Development Manager,
[email protected]
or
310-538-0233 Ext. 142.

Summer Sale on Courses

8/8/2024

Sale Ends August 16, 2024 @ Noon (PDT)

2029 Conference Host Bidding

8/2/2024

2029 Conference Bidding Open

IRWA is accepting Conference Bid Applications from all chapters interested in hosting the 2029 Annual Conference.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Contact IRWA Membership & Events Coordinator Dyemond Cooper if interested

Email Dyemond Cooper

IRWA Class Participant Bookstore

7/10/2024

As of July 1, 2024, IRWA class attendees may purchase the printed class manuals for most courses directly from IRWA's print partner, at the link below:

IRWA'S PRINT PARTNER LINK

ALL SALES FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES

Course registrations for the classes below include partial or all materials:
Course 100/100C - Principles of Land Acquisition - All Materials
Course 406A - 15 Hour USPAP - USPAP books
Course 406B - 7 Hour USPAP - USPAP books
Course 900/900C - Principles of Real Estate Engineering - Exercises and Plastic Tools

Need to purchase USPAP materials?
1. Visit Appraisal Foundation:
https://appraisalfoundation.org/imis/TAF/Store/TAF/Product.aspx?hkey=73d01054-6418-4dff-86c3-f08e92a04e4c
OR
2. Contact IRWA Education Staff by phone at (310) 538-0233

Need the CUSPAP?
Visit the Appraisal Institute of Canada, for a free download:
https://www.aicanada.ca/about-aic/cuspap/

Need to purchase IRWA Plastic Engineering Tools?
Visit the IRWA website:
https://eweb.irwaonline.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=irwa2018&WebKey=a3112bef-e3ed-49f9-9e4f-8e2e78e961ec

Parting Message from our 2023/24 President

6/28/2024

Robbie Hechanova, R/W, RAC
President
2023/24

Thank you for your service and leadership, Robbie!

Hello, all Chapter 57 Members:

Another education conference is in the books. I enjoyed seeing and catching up with most of us there and those I have not seen in years. At this year’s conference Chapter 57 was up for a few awards, Newsletter of the Year, Social Media Presence of the Year and SoCalGas for Employer of the Year [20 employees or more] on behalf of Chapter 57. I was only notified about one of them before the conference, so learning about the other two while reading the Annual Awards pamphlet was a surprise, a whole new set of nerves came over me as I was prepared to go on stage for one potential acceptance speech, not three LOL. Ultimately Chapter 10 from Region 5 won Newsletter of the Year and Social Media Presence of the Year, while CBRE took home the Employer of the Year award. I was really hoping to accept the awards in my bright yellow palm tree volunteer shirt! But it is still an honor to be considered finalists for these awards and its deserving that the entire organization recognized the hard work and dedication of our very own Sheryn Smay and Emily Madueno. Thank you, ladies, for all that you do and we’re looking for a Chapter 57 sweep next year.

Cheers,

Robbie