Norcal Chapter President’s Message

I hope that everyone had a restful and happy summer. During the summer, our board members have been working diligently to organize chapter programs for the fall, winter and spring that will give you opportunities to learn new information in our profession, as well as network and enjoy.  Please take a moment to study the program offerings for the fall and sign up early, as we often sell out.

We are also starting something new.  We decided to look for some new venues, locations and times for our Chapter Meetings, hoping to serve more of our members. I hope that you will join us at the University Club for our first noon meeting. It will be in downtown San Francisco at the University Club on Wednesday, September 12.

We also want to hear from you. Please email me, or any of the board members with your thoughts. We welcome your ideas and comments.

Our NorCal Chapter was awarded two awards from ASA National this year!

We won an award for Outreach Program for a seminar program organized by our chair of Personal Property, Jeremy Stone, to reach out and educate clients about appraisals. It was co-sponsored by the San Francisco Art Dealers Association. It included a brochure given to all attendees about our individual accredited Personal Property members, designed by Carol DiGiovanni. This is a program that will be repeated again in February 2018.

We also won an award for Membership Recruitment Strategy.  Joe Orlando, our Business Valuation Discipline chair, decided to think outside the box by inviting potential members to events, getting their companies to sponsor them, and doing programming that would be of interest to new members.  Since January 2017 we had approximately 30 new Business Valuation candidates join our chapter as a result of Joe’s efforts.

Remember to keep track of your own CE credits.  Headquarters no longer will be doing it for you, but you will still this when you re-accredit every five years.  

As you may know, we have a new governor for Region Five. Our new governor is our NorCal past president, Garrett Swartz, ASA MTS, and we all offer him our greatest congratulations. Garrett will be responsible for the governance of 13 chapters in the eight western states including California, as well as Australia, Western Canada, Japan, China, and Hong Kong.

Louise Allrich, ASA – President, ASA NorCal

Chapter events in September . . .
Sept. 6, 2017 – Signatures & Trademarks of the Masters – A Study of Selected Masters and their Marks.

Together with the local chapter of the Gemological Institute of America, our chapter will host an informative evening with the Hallmarks Research Institute on Wednesday, September 6th at San Francisco’s Mystic Hotel. Join us for an exploration of the meaning of hallmarks on precious metals focusing on how makers leave their mark on their creations. Lindy Matula, ASA, Danusia Niklewicz,ASA and William Whetstone, the authors of World Hallmarks Volume II – Asia, Middle East, Africa will present this insightful talk and be on-hand to sign copies of their newly released volume as well as their earlier publication, World Hallmarks Volume I – Europe.

Time:        6:15 – 9:00pm
Location:   Mystic Hotel by Charlie Palmer, 417 Stockton St, San Francisco
Register:   http://www.asanorcal.org/hallmark/

Sept. 13, 2017 – ASA NorCal Chapter Meeting: What’s your Story?

This month’s chapter meeting will be held at the University Club in San Francisco from 12-2 pm. Every appraisal is a story of value and every appraiser has a story to tell. Please join us on Wednesday, September 13th for a storytelling workshop presented by Beyond Borders Storytelling! What is your story? Hone your ability to engage an audience; to persuade a friend, coworker or client; and to connect authentically with personal and professional contacts through the art of personal storytelling.

This workshop will cover basic elements of a story, how to develop a hook, building tension, showing vs telling, delivering a strong ending, and strategies for speaking in front of large groups. Attendees will participate in hands-on exercises so we encourage you to come prepared with a story idea to work with. Lunch is included in the fee of $45 for ASA members ($55 for non-members).

Time:          12:00 – 2:00pm
Location:     University Club of San Francisco, 800 Powell St, San Francisco
Register:      http://www.asanorcal.org/rsvp-sept/

Sept. 28, 2017 – Fine Framemaking and Bespoke Gilding at Aedicule

This event on Thursday, September 28th will be a hands-on seminar where we will learn the nuances of gilding in antique European frames and other decorative arts. Peter Werkhoven is an award-winning European master gilder and frame maker, specializing in the conservation of picture frames, antique objects, fine furniture and historical architecture.  All of the traits affecting the value of gilt frames and furniture will be pointed out. Peter will also walk you through different stylistic periods, comparing ornament and gilding of the Louis XV, Louis XVI and later eras. You will learn the vocabulary needed to describe a period European frame and receive valuable information on reference resources for antique frames and gilding. Space is limited, register soon, waiting list available!

Time:         6:00 – 8:00pm
Location:    Aedicule, San Francisco
Register:     http://www.asanorcal.org/aedicule/

October 7-12, 2017:  International Appraisers Conference, Houston, Texas
Register   

October 7-10, 2017: ASA Advanced Business Valuation Conference, Houston, Texas

Register    

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Oct. 24, 2017 –  Business Valuation lunch: How to Work in a Distracted World, University Club, San Francisco

A lunchtime seminar featuring Michelle Greer Galloway, who will talk about how to stay focused in a world of fast paced distractions. Michelle Greer Galloway is an attorney with Cooley LLP and practices in their IP litigation group. In addition to her practice, Michelle teaches patent litigation and 21st century lawyering skills at Stanford Law School and is a lecturer at Santa Clara Law School, teaching courses in patent litigation, pre-trial litigation techniques, and law practice management. Join us for her presentation on How to Work in a Distracted World: The Neuroscience of Focus and Habit.

If you plan on attending both of the October 24th events, please note that the University Club will provide WiFi access and workspaces in order for members to keep up with their work obligations and projects.  

Time:          12:00 – 2:00pm
Location:     University Club of San Francisco, 800 Powell St, San Francisco
Register:     http://www.asanorcal.org/rsvp-oct/

Oct. 24, 2017 –  ASA NorCal Rising Stars Event, University Club, San Francisco

This year’s Rising Star networking event on Tuesday, October 24th at the University Club will feature a presentation from LinkedIn expert Christine Hueber, who will present strategies for members to make the most of their online presence.

Christine Hueber is the voice for LinkedIn social selling success. With a Fortune 500 pedigree, she launched her business from her tiny San Francisco studio apartment in 1997 and has grown it into what is today ChristineHueber.com. Christine provides proven, time-tested LinkedIn social selling success advice that consistently works.

In addition to the presentation, The NorCal chapter will host a happy hour to bring our young “Rising Star” members together with our more “seasoned” members for an evening of conversation and new connections.

Time:          5:30 – 8:00pm
Location:     University Club of San Francisco, 800 Powell St, San Francisco
Register:     http://www.asanorcal.org/networking/

Oct. 25-29, 2017 –  San Francisco Fall Art & Antiques Show, Fort Mason

The ASA is embarking on its second annual cultural partnership with the Fall Antique Show, whose theme this year is “Flower Power: Floral Imagery in Art, Antiques & Design” With a hometown nod to the 50th anniversary of the historic Summer of Love, this year’s theme springs from the beauty and romance of blooms and blossoms. Floral imagery has long been part of a rich visual symbolism in art, be it mythological, religious or romantic.
Flower Power is fertile ground for cultivating a uniquely curated assortment of art and antiques.

Because of our Cultural Partnership, you will receive a link one month before the opening of the show for complimentary tickets for you and for you to offer to your clients.

Time:        All Day
Location:   San Francisco
Register:    http://sffas.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=726AF81&e=B85825&c=923F9&t=0&l=2CF651D0&email=3FbXm3JmqcIWshqwdpGg8gZtWIgzRa6Q&seq=1

Nov. 9, 2017 – Becoming A Forensic Consultant: Your Next Career

The Forensic â€‹Expert â€‹Witness â€‹Association (FEWA), along with our chapter, will co-sponsor ​opportunity â€‹for appraisers to learn more about the work of forensic consultants. All â€‹are â€‹invited â€‹to â€‹join â€‹us â€‹for â€‹this â€‹Basics â€‹Course â€‹titled â€‹”Becoming â€‹a â€‹Forensic â€‹Consultant: â€‹Your â€‹Next â€‹Career.” â€‹Starting at 12:30 in San Francisco, this â€‹will â€‹be â€‹a â€‹3-hour â€‹session â€‹led â€‹by â€‹seasoned â€‹experts â€‹from â€‹different â€‹fields covering the basics of how to embark on a career as an expert witness, how to enhance your visibility to new clients and what are the best practices in the field. Register soon for the ​EARLY â€‹BIRD â€‹PRICE of ​$149 â€‹(available â€‹until â€‹October â€‹9, â€‹2017). Regular admission is ​$199.

Time:         12:30 – 5:00pm
Location:    575 Market St, San Francisc
Register:     http://www.asanorcal.org/FEWA/

Nov. 10-12, 2017 – Evaluating Time: How to Research, Identify and Value Wrist and Pocket Watches

We are please to announce that Evaluating Time: How to Research, Identify, and Value Wrist and Pocket Watches will be held November 10-12, 2017 in San Francisco, CA. Taught by horologist Adam Harris, this course gives an overview of the evolution of watch types and appropriate terminology and criteria for making value judgments based on comparative analysis. Participants will learn the correct methods to identify watch types, key components, and characteristics and to evaluate authenticity, originality, condition, quality, and desirability. Participants will learn proper examination techniques, what to photograph, and research tools and methods as well as how to apply critical appraisal skills, such as qualitative ranking, classification, rarity determination, and how to write accurate descriptions.

Time:          8:30-5:00pm (end at 3:30pm Sunday)
Location:     442 Post Street, San Francisco, CA
Registration Fee: $875 *discount available if sending two or more staff
To register, email info@luxuryorlie.com or call 717-471-3828
The course is filling up quickly and only a few spots remain, so be sure to register soon if you are interested in attending. 

Get these great events on your calendar now! Registration links in upcoming newsletters and as they become available on the ASANorCal.org website calendar.

NorCal Chapter wins ASA awards for outstanding Membership Recruitment Strategy and outstanding Outreach Program 

The American Society of Appraisers has recognized the NorCal chapter for its “commendable level of effort and commitment in time, talent, and resources offered by the NorCal Chapter members to actively recruit new members from multiple appraisal disciplines.” The chapter won praise for Outreach and its “commendable level of effort and commitment in time, talent and resources offered by you and the NorCal Chapter members educating the local community and government on the importance of using an ASA designated appraiser, promoting the ASA brand, and using creative ways to communicate information with chapter members and the public.”

Opening on Chapter Board…

There is an open position on the Board of Directors. We are actively looking for a volunteer to chair the Machinery & Technical Specialties discipline.

September 7-8, 2017: 13th Annual Jerry A. Kasner Estate Planning Symposium, Santa Clara University

October 13, 2017 – Appraisal Institute Northern California Chapter 2017 Annual Fall Conference: Real Estate & Appraisal Symposium, Marriott Marquis, San Francisco