In a recent 45-Day Notice, the Appraisal Institute Board of Directors announced a proposal to move members who are licensed appraiser trainees from affiliate membership to associate membership. In addition “aspiring appraisers” would also be able to apply for associate membership. The Board will meet March 26 to amend the Bylaws accordingly with the goal of implementing the change in the first quarter of 2008. The move comes as part of an aggressive membership recruitment program being initiated this year in which the Appraisal Institute aims to add 5,100 new members.
According to the proposal, dues for trainees and aspiring appraisers would be $95 for 2008. Aspiring appraisers are described as individuals seeking a trainee license or equivalent from their state but who have not completed the education required for such license. Such individuals may qualify for this status for a maximum of two years. Licensed appraiser trainees are those appraisers who hold a trainee or equivalent license.
In November 2007 the Board adopted changes to the Bylaws allowing trainees to become Affiliate members; however, because the Affiliate category is designed for members who do not perform USPAP-related work, it is more appropriate to have trainees positioned under the Associate category, according to the proposal’s rationale.
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