While winter breaks as the icy wind gives way to a warm, southerly breeze and frosted fescue feels the warmth of the suns twinkling rays, it’s a great day to be in the Commonwealth. As national news outlets produce such headlines as “Property Values are Spiraling Downward” and Trouble in the Mortgage Industry has Forced Property Values Down”, it’s a great day to be in the IAAO.

I talked to Tiffany (Membership Chairperson) this week. At this time we are about 18 counties short of having 100% membership. As you are contacted in the following weeks about becoming members, please remember that deputies are also eligible for membership. Professional designations through IAAO are enough motivation for the PVA or at least one deputy per county to become a member. Dues are $20.00 payable to KY Chapter of IAAO c/o Susan Bailey, PO Box 1547, Frankfort, KY 40602-1547.

We have gotten off to a great start this year at Barren River State Park. Our committees met and made great plans for the year. Our next meeting will be Thursday afternoon, June 19th at summer conference. IAAO in Reno will be September 7 - 10. Register today at http://www.iaao.org. If you will be attending the Reno conference I would like to ask you to schedule a time with Stacey Ewalt or Ben Brown to work our promotional booth. We will be promoting the 2009 IAAO Conference in Louisville. This will be the 75th annual IAAO Conference and we are honored to be a part of this milestone. It is our time to shine and we will need everyone’s participation to make it a success.

I look forward to seeing you at summer conference.

Brad Bailey, President.