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SUMMARY:Supper Club @ Foundation Communities
DESCRIPTION:On March 24\, the IREM Austin Outreach Committee will host a meaningful day of service and connection at Foundation Communities’ “Supper” Club! This volunteer opportunity brings people together to serve lunch and build community with the single adult residents of Balcones Terrace [10024 N Cap of TX Hwy]\, one of FC’s eight efficiency apartment communities. \nWe’re looking for 20 member volunteers who will join us from 11:30am-1:30pm. We’ll be catering lunch\, setting up the meal onsite\, and then sharing the meal and conversation with residents. Afterward\, volunteers will help with clean-up. It’s a simple but impactful way to give back and connect. \nSpots are limited! Sign up today and help us make a difference in our local community! \nBONUS!  Anyone that signs up to participate by March 5\, IREM will make a $25 contribution towards Foundation Communities. \n\nSUPPORTING AMPLIFY AUSTIN\nThe biggest giving event in Central Texas is happening on March 4-5\, 2026 with Amplify Austin Day 2026. For 24 hours\, you can participate by giving back to the local nonprofits that do so much good for our community! \nCan’t make Supper Club\, but still looking to help support Foundation Communities? IREM Austin will make a $25 donation for each individual that makes donation during Amplify Austin. When submitting your donation\, be sure to include “IREM Austin” in the comments of your donation. If you prefer to keep donation anonymous\, email atxirem@gmail.com proof of donation (receipt). \n 
URL:https://iremaustin.org/event/supper-club-foundation-communities/
LOCATION:Balcones Terrace\, 10024 N Cap of TX Hwy\, Austin\, 78759\, United States
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SUMMARY:March 2026 Monthly Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 10 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM at the Headliners Club [221 W 6th St.\, Fl 21 – Granger Room] for a timely luncheon: IREM Community Conversation with APD Assistant Chief JJ Schmidt. Hear directly from JJ Schmidt\, Assistant Chief of the Austin Police Department\, as he shares updates impacting Austin’s commercial real estate and property management community. \nDiscussion topics will include APD staffing and funding updates and how those changes are affecting operations and response efforts. We’ll also cover a downtown update\, including trends related to the unhoused community and what strategies are currently in place. With SXSW and other major events approaching\, Assistant Chief Schmidt will provide insight into current public safety planning and other issues significantly impacting APD. The conversation will also address ICE activity and protests\, including practical guidance for property managers on how to respond if ICE appears at their buildings and how to communicate with tenants. This will be an informative\, solutions-focused discussion with time for questions and open dialogue. \nMeet APD Assistant Chief JJ Schmidt: Assistant Chief Schmidt grew up in Austin and began his law enforcement career in 1992\, working for other agencies prior to joining the Austin Public Safety Emergency Management Department in 2007\, serving as a Division Chief. He joined APD in 2009 when the two departments merged. He worked various assignments as an APD officer including patrol\, Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC)\, Police Technology Unit\, hostage negotiator\, and assisted with Executive Protection assignments. Upon his promotions\, he worked as a Detective in the Homicide Cold Case/Missing Persons Unit\, served as a Sergeant in patrol\, Internal Affairs\, Air Support Unit\, and as a squad leader for the Special Response Team (SRT). As a Lieutenant\, he joined the Executive Team and was assigned to Staffing. He transferred to Special Operations\, where he managed the Air Support and K9 Units. Additionally\, he served in the rotation for tactical command during SWAT operations. As a Commander\, he managed the Northeast Area Patrol Command (Edward Sector)\, with a strong focus on reducing violent crime and building relationships in the community.  Assistant Chief Schmidt holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Texas State University\, a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Assistant Chief Schmidt has made meaningful and positive contributions to APD and the Austin community. \nDeadline to register is Friday\, March 6 @ noon. Guarantees to the venue necessitate this policy. \nParking: Parking is available in the attached Procore Tower garage. Please note that there are two entrances and two exits for the garage. The entrances are on 5th Street and Colorado Street and the exits are on 5th Street and Lavaca Street. Carpooling is encouraged as the garage can get congested when exiting. Parking will be validated thanks to our Industry Partner\, Peak Parking. \n \nPhotography notice: By attending this event\, you acknowledge that you are aware your image may appear in on IREM Austin social media platforms\, promotional material and other media as requested. Questions: contact Jen George\, CAE at atxIREM@gmail.com. Photos by: John Huang Photography \nIMPORTANT: Please note any dietary restrictions on your registration form. Onsite special requests for changes are subject to an additional fee. \nMEMBERS: You must be logged in to receive the Member/Industry Partner rate. Click here to login. \nQuestions or issues with registering\, please contact Jen George\, CAE at atxirem@gmail.com. \n  \n 
URL:https://iremaustin.org/event/march-2026-monthly-luncheon/
LOCATION:Headliners Club\, 221 W 6th St Suite 2100\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Education Class: Maximizing Asset Value Through Strategic RFP's & Vendor Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:This session will focus on how strategic RFPs and intentional vendor partnerships can protect fiduciary responsibility\, improve operational outcomes\, and maximize asset value. Attendees will gain practical insight into evaluating vendors beyond price\, understanding market conditions\, and building strong partnerships that support tenant satisfaction and long-term property performance. The discussion emphasizes thoughtful\, ethical decision-making and provides actionable takeaways that can be applied immediately in real-world property and asset management scenarios. \nJoin us Wednesday\, February 25 from 12:00pm-1:30pm at Scout Security/ECS of Texas located at 3903 Warehouse Rd.\, Unit C. \n \nAbout our speaker: Over the last 15 years\, Chris Covo has worked in the commercial services space. Those experiences—spanning operations\, leadership\, and complex client environments—ultimately drove him to start and co-found a portfolio of service businesses built around clear standards\, long-term relationships\, and care for people. \nChris Covo is a Co-Founder of Scout Security Group\, Exterior Cleaning Solutions\, and Revival Surfaces and the Founder and President of Partners Commercial Cleaning. He earned his B.A. from Texas State University\, where he served as Student Body President and was appointed by Rick Perry as Student Regent. He later received an M.A. in Legal and Political Theory from University College London. \nChris’s greatest joy is his family and community. He runs a hand-dipped chocolate truffle company with his father and—true to his Italian roots—is known for his pasta sauce. He is a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo and occasionally plays drums with his jazz trio around town. Chris lives in Austin with his wife\, Amanda\, and their four children. \nDeadline to register is Monday\, February 23 @ noon.  \nMEMBERS: You must be logged in to receive the Member/Industry Partner rate. Click here to login. \nQuestions or issues with registering\, please contact Jen George\, CAE at atxirem@gmail.com.
URL:https://iremaustin.org/event/education-class-maximizing-asset-value-through-strategic-rfps-vendor-partnerships/
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