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What is LDAC?

•  A revolutionary approach to leadership development!
 
•  An incubator of new programming ideas!
 
•  A mouthpiece to our Nation’s lawmakers!
 
The Leadership Development & Advisory Council (LDAC) has served as a source of leadership and as an inspiration for new programming ideas for the Appraisal Institute for over 30 years. Through a series of roundtable discussions, LDAC provides a forum where ideas and opinions of targeted topics of concern in the appraisal profession are exchanged.

Capitol Hill Trip
LDAC establishes an "appraiser presence" in Congress. Organized into Congressional Teams, LDAC participants lobby Capitol Hill and demonstrate that the Appraisal Institute is made up of professionals who recognize the importance of being actively involved in the political process. Visit the Appraisal Institute Government Affairs page.


Why Attend?
Ask any LDAC alumni, and they will undeniably tell you that LDAC has been one of their most positive experiences with the Appraisal Institute! Here’s why:

•  LDAC is your spring board for future leadership within the Appraisal Institute
 
•  You get to make a difference in the Appraisal Institute by helping to formulate solutions to obstacles and challenges faced by the appraisal industry
 
•  You have an opportunity to make your voice heard by members of the Nation’s lawmakers
 
•  LDAC is your ticket to D.C. in the Spring


So you want to be a member of the Leadership Development & Advisory Council…
Most LDAC participants are nominated and sponsored by their Appraisal Institute Chapter. Attendance is not limited to Appraisal Institute members, however, because a variety of professional experience is sought: fee appraisers, staff appraisers/analysts and academicians. Care is taken to maintain a balance of individuals from diverse ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, gender, and geographic backgrounds.

Simply download, complete and return the Application found on this page to the Membership Services Department of the Appraisal Institute.

Up to 100 individuals will be selected based on the following criteria:

1.  Work experience (minimum of 3 years real estate experience or have taught real estate courses for 3 years)
 
2.  Professional quality of work, demonstrating an outstanding ability in appraising or related profession
 
3. Personal attributes, to be described in letter of recommendation (i.e. an up-and-coming leader in his/her Chapter, a strong contributor to discussion on a sophisticated level)
 
4.  Balance and diversification of the Council


Contact
Additional information about the Leadership Development & Advisory Council can be found by contacting the Membership Services Department at 312-335-4284 or abray@appraisalinstitute.org.

 
 2008 LDAC Meeting
2008 General Information
  • View 2008 Photos
  • LDAC Schedule
  • Hotel Information
  • Roster of Attendees
  • Policy and Procedure Manual
  • Current Topics and History of Topics
  • Current Stats/Historical Stats
  • 2008 Recommendations
  • Download PDF
  • 2008 Resumes
  • LDAC Chair, Vice Chair and Discussion
         Leaders
  • Participant Resumes A-C
  • Participant Resumes D-F
  • Participant Resumes G-L
  • Participant Resumes M-R
  • Participant Resumes S-Z
  • 2008 Discussion Information

    “What is Your Designation Worth?”
    LEADER: Brent Christierson
  • Outline
  • Value of Designations: Background
  • New 2008 AQB Requirements
  • Member Benefits
  • Appraiser Income Comparisons


  • “Government Enforcement of Existing Standards and Appraisal Guidelines”
    LEADER: Ami Milne-Allen, SRA
  • Outline


  • “Innovation in Education - Let’s Take Appraisal Institute to the Next Level”
    LEADER: Bonnie Longo, MAI
  • Outline


  • “Capitalizing on Leadership Development & Advisory Council”
    LEADER: Shauna Elmer
  • Outline
  • Leadership Guidelines
  • Valuation Article: "Giving Back"


  • View All Discussion Group Topics
    2008 Lobby Information
  • Welcome Memo from Bill Garber
  • How to Schedule Your Visits Memo
  • Congressional Team
  • Issues Summary
  • 2008 Sponsorship Information
  • 2008 LDAC Sponsors
  • LDAC Sponsor Letter
  • LDAC Sponsorship Form
  •  2007 LDAC Meeting
    Post Conference Materials
    2007 LDAC Roster
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    2007 Recommendations
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     2006 LDAC Meeting
    Post Conference Materials
    2006 LDAC Roster
    Download PDF
    "Expanding Influence: Understanding Effective Political Advocacy" Presentation
    Download PPT (1 MB)
    John Ross's Book List
    Download PDF
    Pictures from 2006 Meeting
    View On-line Photo Gallery
    2006 Recommendations
    Download PDF
     2005 LDAC Meeting
    2005 Board of Directors Report
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    2005 Recommendations
    Download Text File
    Pictures from 2005 Meeting
    View On-line Photo Gallery
     2004 LDAC Meeting
    2004 Board of Directors Report
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    2004 Recommendations
    Download Text File
    Pictures from 2004 Meeting
    View On-line Photo Gallery
     2003 LDAC Meeting
    Board of Directors Report
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    Recommendations
    Download DOC
    Pictures from 2003 Meeting
    View On-line Photo Gallery
    Results from 2003 Meeting
    House Proposes Law to Strengthen Real Estate Industry
     2002 LDAC Meeting
    Board of Directors Report
    Download PDF
    Recommendations
    Download PDF
    Pictures from 2002 Meeting
    View On-line Photo Gallery
     History
    See some of the important work LDAC has accomplished over the course of more than 30 years.
    View History of Topics
     LDAC Alumni
    See present and past members of LDAC.
    View LDAC Members by State