FCIAAO Summer 2023 Newsletter

HUMBLE

HISTORY

About a decade later, "Florida IAAO" was a multi-page document highlighting our tenth Anniversary with a membership of approximately 400. Back in those days, there were two conferences held every year, one in the Spring and one in the Fall. We cannot imagine having to plan TWO conferences every year! There was an article every month in the newsletter called "Let's Get Personal" written by Neil Hester, ASA, CFE, which highlighted topics related to Tangible Personal Property. From our research, it was around 1999-2000, that our beloved newsletter came to be known as "Staying Appraised." Let's Get Personal" was now "Let's Be Personal" and branched out to a wider variety of topics related to the work we do in the Property Appraiser's Office. Membership was nearing 800, and our web site was growing with the addition of a Job Opportunities page, IAAO Awards Page, and links to 32 Property Appraiser websites.

Beginning in 2006, Bruce Strenth, CFE, a former Florida Chapter President hailing from Highlands County, initiated a regular column within the newsletter called "From the Peanut Gallery...." In this column, Bruce shared his valuable insights on relatable topics, prompting thoughtful contemplation among readers. Bruce continued to author this column until his retirement in 2016, consistently providing us with his wisdom and perspective. In 2013, "Staying Appraised" underwent yet another significant transformation, resulting in an enhanced iteration. This updated Android devices. It was distributed via email to a membership base of over 1,000 individuals, providing a seamless experience where readers could virtually "turn the page" with a single click. (continued next page) version became fully digital, accessible on both Apple and

REVISTING OUR ROOTS

After deciding it was time to rejuvenate our newsletter, we embarked on a journey through our archives (stored on our Google Drive) to delve into the transformation of our newsletter over time. Since the establishment of our chapter, we initially distributed a quarterly newsletter via traditional mail, but later embraced technology and transitioned to email distribution. Yes, you heard it right, we actually mailed it out! The earliest documented newsletter we could locate dates back to December 1987, following a conference held in Vero Beach, which drew 80 participants. This particular edition lacked a title and appeared to be a one-page creation typed on a typewriter, with various elements cut and pasted together and then duplicated, presumably using a "ditto" machine.

OCTOBER 2008

MARCH 1997

DECEMBER 1987

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STAYING APPRA I SED

SUMMER 2023