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5/30/2017WELCOMELAMBDA ALPHA INTERNATIONAL1WELCOMELAMBDA ALPHA INTERNATIONAL Steven R. Gragg, MAI, SRA, AI‐GRS, FRICSInternational President Randy A. Williams, MAI, SR/WA, FRICSAt Large Member Jim NiasAt Large Member21
5/30/2017ABOUT LAICONNECTING PROFESSIONALS. SHARING KNOWLEDGE. ADVANCING BEST PRACTICES.THE HONORARYSOCIETY FORLANDECONOMICSPROFESSIONALS Founded in 1930 by Richard T. Ely Membership is honorary and selective Over 2,500 members worldwide Chapters around the globe3LAI KEY“LOGOS AGROIKOS” THE STUDY OF LANDHISTORYTOPTankard from Richard T. Ely’s CrestCENTERThe Greek letters “Lambda” and “Alpha”BOTTOMGlobeDESIGNERORIGINAL DESIGNJames Massey, 1931Based on a mold of Professor Ely’s ring42
5/30/2017LAI CHAPTERSCHAPTERS TAGEORGEWASHINGTONWashington, DCUNITED ARABEMIRATESNEW AGOLDEN GATEALOHASIMCOEMEMPHISZIAOTTAWAPHILADELPHIASan FranciscoPHOENIXIndiaLONDONSACRAMENTOBALTIMORELOS ANGELESSAN DIEGOAUM (M.S.)New Mexico5ABOUT LAICONNECTING PROFESSIONALS. SHARING KNOWLEDGE. ADVANCING BEST PRACTICES.CONNECTINGPROFESSIONALS LAI is the global network for distinguishedLEW - Washington, DCprofessionals in all fields related to the useand development of land Members make meaningful connectionslocally and with peers worldwide63
5/30/2017ABOUT LAICONNECTING PROFESSIONALS. SHARING KNOWLEDGE. ADVANCING BEST PRACTICES.LEW - Washington, DCSHARINGKNOWLEDGE LAI provides a forum for the exchange ofideas in the fast-paced world of land useand development Members come from a wide variety of fields7ABOUT LAICONNECTING PROFESSIONALS. SHARING KNOWLEDGE. ADVANCING BEST PRACTICES.LEW - Washington, DCADVANCINGBEST PRACTICES LAI is committed to highest ethicalstandards Members are among the best in their fields LAI recognizes excellence through thepresentation of grants and awards84
5/30/2017ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES123INTERNATIONALCHAPTERDues to International are invoicedalong with your annual Chapterdues in December.Dues to your local Chapter are setby the Chapter, and varydepending on the number and kindof events for members.LAND ECONOMICSFOUNDATIONThis is a voluntary charitabledonation. LEF is a 501 (c) 3nonprofit corporation.9LAI MEMBERSHIPHONORARYSELECTIVEEXPERIENCEMembership in LAI is byinvitation onlyNominated by activemembers and vetted bylocal chaptersMembers must have atleast 10 years ofprofessional experienceCONTRIBUTIONPUBLIC SERVICEETHICSMembers have made asignificant contribution tothe field of landeconomicsMembers aredistinguished in theircommunities throughpublic serviceMembers are committedto high ethical standardsMembers include Academics, Architects, Appraisers, Planners, Developers, Lawyers, Bankers,Government Officials, Engineers, Economists, Environmental Scientists, Market Researchers, andReal Estate Brokers, among other land use professionals.105
5/30/2017BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP11LAI WEBSITEONLINE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYSEARCHABLE MEMBER PROFILEINCLUDES Contact Information/Resume Website link Photo Areas of interest Availability for speaking engagementsCHAPTER CONTACTSPROFESSIONAL RESOURCESCALENDAR OF EVENTSwww.lai.org126
5/30/2017LAND ECONOMICS WEEKENDMORE THAN A BUSINESS MEETINGInternationalTwice yearlyBehind-the-scenes access to projects and citiesOpen to members and guestsAddress wider issues of national and internationalinterest Provide a valuable forum for networking anddiscussions FUTURE LAND ECONOMICS WEEKENDSeptember 14-16, 2017 Vancouver, British ColumbiaCanadaApril 26-28, 2018 Baltimore, Maryland USAOctober 17-21, 2018 Orange County, California USA13INTERNATIONAL AWARDSHONORING EXCELLENCE International Member of theYear International Public Official /Urban Affairs International Journalism Author Richard T Ely DistinguishedEducator International Skyline Award –Best ProjectLaurie Marston, 2015 International Member of the Year - Washington, DC147
5/30/2017ONLINE NEWSLETTERKEYNOTESOUR MULTI-MEDIAONLINE MAGAZINE Keep up with the latest LAInews and events atlai.org/news/keynotes Highlights of Chapter activities Send announcements to theeditor at lai@lai.orgVancouver Development, KeyNotes, June 201515CONNECT LOCALLYCHAPTER EVENTS New Member Initiation4-10 Events per yearEngage in discussions about issues that matterConnect with other top professionals in the areaGain valuable insightsDevelop strong relationships with colleagues168
5/30/2017LAI Student AssociationELIGIBILITY All four year and graduate college or university students from accreditedschools with a major in land economics or a related discipline may joinLAISA.Those who have achieved a 3.5 accumulative grade point average on a scaleof 4 or its equivalent and have completed 75% of undergraduate work or50% of graduate work leading to degrees or majors in land economics orrelated disciplines are eligible for the "Fellow" award for academicexcellence.PURPOSE Honor student scholarship in disciplines associated with LAMBDAALPHA INTERNATIONAL, Encourage interdisciplinary learning and understanding amongqualified students and faculty members and Expose qualified students to the professional disciplines of membersof local chapters of LAMBDA ALPHA INTERNATIONAL.17LAND ECONOMICS FOUNDATION Research and Funding Priorities Lessons to be learned from the study of past and present growth ofexisting urban areas Real estate impacts and planning implications of urbaninfrastructure investment Support for community issues and initiatives Chapter Presidents make up the Board of Directors Goal of 5% distribution of Foundation Corpus Consider the Land Economics Foundation in your estate planning Learn more at www.lai-lef.org189
5/30/2017Recent Grants Preserving Mount Vernon,NY’s Historic Downtown,City of Mt. Vernon, 20,000 Land Use Mix for FiscalSustainability in BeachfrontCommunities, Universityof South Florida, 12,31119CONTACTLAI HeadquartersPO Box 72720Phoenix, Arizona 85050USASheila Hamilton, Executive Director480.719.7404 tel602. 532.7865 fax844.275.8714 toll-free in US/Canadalai@lai.orgwww.lai.org2010
AUM (M.S.) India BALTIMORE GLOBAL CHAPTER GOLDEN GATE San Francisco LONDON LOS ANGELES OTTAWA PHILADELPHIA PHOENIX SACRAMENTO SAN DIEGO LAI CHAPTERS CHAPTERS WORLDWIDE 6 ABOUT LAI CONNECTING PROFESSIONALS. SHARING KNOWLEDGE. ADVANCING BEST PRACTICES. LAI is the global network for distinguished professionals in all fields related to the use and .
