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ACOW AT THE SUMMIT II
2000 State Conference & Seminar
Friday, August 18th

UPDATE! August 16, 2000

SIX HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT APPROVED FOR "ACOW AT THE SUMMIT II"

Approval of a possible total of six hours of continuing education credits was received Tuesday afternoon. Each of the three Forums has been approved for two hours of CE credit, so come get what you need and what your schedule will allow. Registrations are coming in at a good pace and ahead of last year, but the SNOQUALMIE SUMMIT INN still has space for more appraisers.

2000 STATE CONFERENCE AND EDUCATIONAL FORUM THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2000.
$95.00 GETS YOU THREE FORUMS, LEGISLATIVE AND POLITICAL UPDATE FROM TK,

YOUR VOICE HEARD AS ACOW PLANS FOR THE 2000 LEGISLATURE, LUNCH, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH APPRAISERS FROM ACROSS THE EVERGREEN STATE.

LAST ADVANCE REGISTRATION CHANCE! CONTACT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE NOW!

ACOW's second annual meeting will again convene at the Best Western Snoqualmie Summit Inn (800-528-1234).

* 2 Hours Continuing Education Credit for each seminar (6 hours total) have been approved by Washington State.

8:30 A	The FBI will present APPRAISAL FRAUD AND HOW TO AVOID ITS WEB with DANNY BARKLEY, Supervisory Special Agent in charge of White Collar Crime at the Seattle FBI office. This timely topic comes on the heels of several instances of appraisers being involved in various scams and in predatory lending. The presentation will teach you the signs of possible trouble.
10:30 A	The new, national APPRAISAL INSTITUTE RESIDENTIAL DATA BASE will be introduced by BILL KING, Federal Way appraiser and the Western Regional Representative for FNC, Inc., of Oxford, MS. His presentation will include information on the latest trends and technology in data base concepts and automatic valuation models. These tools are developing at a fast pace, and ARE BECOMING AVAILABLE TO ALL APPRAISERS.
12:30 P	Lunch Buffet speaker - TK Bentler, legislative lobbyist for ACOW
1:30 P	ACOW General Membership Meeting: Legislative issues Discussion, 2000 Review & 2001 planning.
2:30 P	APPRAISAL INDUSTRY CHANGES - Presented by the Peterson Family Appraisers. They will synthesize the lessons and the indications of future industry changes as presented in the July Val 2000 Conference in Las Vegas. Topics generally will include the latest on business and professional practices and USPAP (where it is now and where it may be headed). After their reviews and reflections, they will lead a discussion with ample time for your questions.
4:30 P	ACOW Planning and wrap-up.
5:00 P	Social and no-host bar.

Conference Logistics

Location: Snoqualmie Summit Inn at Snoqualmie Pass

Driving Directions: From Seattle (52 miles) - Take 1-90 East, straight to Exit 52 (West Summit). At the end of the ramp, stay to the right, Inn is two blocks on the left, From Eastern Washington - Take 1-90 West to Exit 53. At the end of the ramp, turn left passing under 1-90. At the stop sign, turn right. it is two blocks on the right.

Reservations at the Inn: A block of rooms has been reserved for the night of Thursday, August l7th at the Summit Inn, $85, deluxe king and $95, double/queen, plus applicable taxes and charges. Mention the Appraisers' Coalition.

Conference Fee and Enrollment, $95, which includes presentations and lunch. Complete the enrollment form below & mail with your check by Friday, August 11. Cancellations accepted until noon, August I5 for full refund. No refunds after that time.

Late Registration: There will be a late registration fee of $15.00 for enrollment after Friday, August 11. For late registration, complete the enrollment form below, fax to 206-623-4474, and pay at the door.

Questions? Please call the ACOW administration office at (206) 622-8425 if you have any questions.

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Enrollment Application

I hereby apply for enrollment in the ACOW At the Summit Conference on Friday, August 18, 2000 at the Snoqualmie Summit Inn. I realize that continuing education credit hours are pending for the three two-hour presentations. I agree to the cancellation clause herein, and I have read the continuing education information

Name _____________________________________	Conference Fee	$ ___________
Firm ______________________________________	ACOW Donation	$___________
Address ___________________________________	TOTAL	$___________
City. State, Zip______________________________	Mail to: Appraisers' Coalition of Washington 1904 Third Avenue, Suite 633 Seattle, Washington 98101
Day Phone _________________________________
E-Mail _____________________________________	Phone: (206) 622-8425 FAX: (206) 623-4474

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ACOW AT THE SUMMIT II 2000 State Conference & Seminar Friday, August 18th

ACOW AT THE SUMMIT II
2000 State Conference & Seminar
Friday, August 18th