REIS Events

May 13 THTEMBE

Legislative Update

Former state lawmaker Carole Green will review the current Legislative Session at the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) May 13th luncheon meeting.  Green will also provide an update on the Hometown Democracy movement and the Lee / Collier initiative for Smarter Growth, which she chairs.

The Legislative Update will focus on the state budget, tax reform, and growth management.  Having served as House Majority Whip, Green is able to provide meaningful insight to the political process and the accomplishments of the Southwest Florida legislative delegation.  Carole Green is also a registered lobbyist in Tallahassee, representing a variety of Southwest Florida organizations. 

Following the presentation, Green will address questions of specific interest to the real estate investment and development industry.

The meeting is sponsored by Gulf Coast Business Review, and will begin promptly at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13th at a new location - the Osprey Room in the new Pelican Preserve Clubhouse.  Pelican Preserve is on Colonial Boulevard at Treeline Avenue, one mile east of I-75 exit 136 in Fort Myers.  Once past the entrance, turn left at the 4-way stop. Admission is $25 for REIS members if prepaid, $35 at the door. and $35 for all other interested persons. Seating is limited and reservations are required by April 3rd. Reservations may be made and paid online by clicking the "Luncheon Reservation " link below, or contacting Sharon Heston, sheston@comcast.net or (239) 410-1253.

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Green Building in Florida

Jennifer Languel, noted consultant on "green building,"  will explain the techniques and economics of energy efficient and environmentally friendly design and construction.

The meeting is sponsored by WilsonMiller, Inc. and will begin promptly at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10th at a new location - the Osprey Room in the new Pelican Preserve Clubhouse.  Pelican Preserve is on Colonial Boulevard at Treeline Avenue, one mile east of I-75 exit 136 in Fort Myers.  Once past the entrance, turn left at the 4-way stop. Admission is $25 for REIS members and $35 for guests and all other interested persons. Seating is limited and reservations are required with payment by June 4th. Reservations may be made and paid online by clicking the "Luncheon Reservation " link below.

NNUAL REIS SOCIAL EVENT - "ROLLIN' ON THE RIVER"

 

 

From left, REIS President Steve Hartsell and Scholarship Committee Chairman Tom Woodyard with FGCU scholars Emily Ann Brockelsby, Jessica M. Vogel, and Angela Garcia, accompanied by Dr. Howard Finch, dean of the Lutgert College of Business at FGCU.

The REIS Scholarship Foundation, operated by the Real Estate Investment Society (REIS) is proud to award the “Frank D’Alessandro Memorial Scholarships” to three outstanding business majors at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU).   Angela Garcia, Emily Ann Brockelsby, and Jessica M. Vogel will each receive $2,500 toward tuition and books.  The REIS Scholarship Foundation is supported by contributions from the business community and REIS members. 

              Angela Garcia is a senior, pursuing a double major in Finance and Business Management.  She has acquired a Florida Real Estate License and plans to study real estate valuation and real estate law, with the goal of a career in finance and real estate.  Emily Brockelsby is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree with dual majors in Finance and Computer Information Systems.  She plans to graduate in 2009.  Jessica Vogel is a senior working toward a degree in Finance, with the ambition of eventually acquiring an MBA.  She also works for World Savings Bank and looks forward to a career in banking.

              In conjunction with the scholarships, the students receive honorary membership in the REIS, where they may attend meetings on a complimentary basis.  “We welcome these outstanding scholars to join us, to learn about the area’s commercial real estate industry, and develop relationships with members of the business community,” explained REIS President Steve Hartsell, Esquire.

              The REIS Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit, registered 501(c)3 corporation which provides an opportunity for REIS members and others in the business community to make charitable donations to support worthy students at area colleges and universities.  REIS manages the Scholarship Foundation and underwrites all operating costs, which allows 100% of donations to be distributed in scholarships.  Information on contributing to the REIS Scholarship Foundation is available at the REIS web site or from Scholarship Chairman Tom Woodyard, (239) 425-6011.