The Appraisal Institute has announced its “Volunteer of Distinction” honorees for February: Hugh B. Bass Sr., MAI, of Region IX (Atlanta Area Chapter) and Karen Goforth, MAI, of Region X (Northwest Florida Chapter and West Coast Florida Chapter).

The Appraisal Institute’s member recognition program honors members for their volunteer service to the Appraisal Institute, to the real estate valuation profession and to their local communities. Each month, the Appraisal Institute recognizes one honoree in each region as a Volunteer of Distinction.

Region IX consists of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee. Region X consists of Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. [Read more…]

With the holiday season winding down, it’s likely that many people have counted their blessings and hopefully have thought about how to help others in the coming year. As leaders in their communities, appraisers often have a clear picture of where their volunteer time and effort could benefit their neighbors.

In 2012, the Appraisal Institute will seek to expand the “Volunteers of Distinction” member recognition program. These individuals serve AI, the real estate valuation profession and their local communities. They are a model to all of us not only for what we aspire to be during the holiday season, but in their communities throughout the year. [Read more…]