Dispute Resolution Management Committee*

Carriage Tour of Charleston†

(Open to CREs, Guests & Spouses) (Ticketed Event)

Through special arrangement with the city of Charleston, carriage rides will be offered through the city's narrow streets that showcase beautifully preserved buildings from the colonial and antebellum periods, as well as more contemporary architecture. Carriage rides between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm will depart from the hotel's Market Street cobblestone circle. Carriage rides departing at 3:00 pm and later will leave from Market Street (just beyond the Market Street Circle). Tours will last approximately one hour.

Coordinator: Curt McCall, CRE – C.S. McCall & Co.

Dispute Resolution Committee
Invitation Advisory Committee*

Welcome Reception, The Charleston Place Hotel

The beautiful Charleston Place Hotel sets the stage for this welcome event. (Attire appropriate for individual post-reception plans.)

Ethics Committee*
Real Estate Issues Editorial Board
Consulting Corps Committee

TIC Issues Discussion

Moderator: Rick Tannenbaum, CRE - Cohen Financial

Buffet Breakfast

Market Watch Economic Forecast

Mark Vitner, Senior Economist of Wachovia Bank and frequent guest on CNBC, CNN and the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer will open the Counselors' Midyear Meeting with a provocative economic forecast. Responsible for tracking U.S. and regional economic trends, Mark will offer a close-up view of the economy and pinpoint potential risks and opportunities in the property markets.

Coordinators: Ken Riggs, CRE - RERC and Julie McIntosh, CRE - Brentwood Capital Advisors
Speaker: Mark Vitner - Director & Senior Economist, Wachovia Bank

Prices & Yields: Where Do We Go From Here?

From a panel of consultants who closely follow real estate transactions, find out where they see the money moving and the resulting effect on prices. Where and what are the most promising opportunities and how can you best capitalize on current and future market developments?

Coordinator and Moderator: Ken Riggs, CRE - RERC
Speaker: Robert White, Jr, CRE - Real Capital Analytics; Donald Guarino Jr., CRE - AEGON USA; Robert Bach, CRE - Grubb & Ellis

Welcome Luncheon

New members are welcomed into the organization.

Business Issues Sessions

Join your fellow Counselors in smaller groups and participate in moderated discussions focused on several professional niches. Take advantage of the unique access that your Counselor membership allows and don't miss these productive, intimate and highly informative discussions.

Business Issues Session I: Institutional Consulting Track

Take an in-depth look at cutting edge trends and activities on the institutional investing front, including counseling opportunities with pension funds and REITS, from two respected experts in the field.

Coordinator: Ray Jackson, CRE - Jackson Advisory Group, Inc.
Moderator: Roy Schneiderman, CRE - Bard Consulting
Speaker: Geoffrey Dohrmann, CRE - Institutional Real Estate

Business Issues Session II: Litigation Services Track

Learn more about the opportunities currently available to Counselors in the area of Litigation Support and Expert Witness.

Coordinator & Moderator: Ray Jackson, CRE - Jackson Advisory Group, Inc.
Speaker: Scott Muldavin, CRE - The Muldavin Company

Business Issues Session III: Development Track

From the developers of the highly successful Daniel Island project in Charleston, learn about the newest project involving a 2,300 acre tract of land in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Using lessons learned from the Daniel Island project, hear the developers discuss their unique methods to develop a master plan for a mixed-use community.

Coordinator: Ray Jackson, CRE - Jackson Advisory Group, Inc.
Moderator: Jody Odom, CRE - Richard Odom & Associates
Speaker: Matt Sloan - Daniel Island Company

Market Pavilion Rooftop Reception†

Gather with fellow Counselor friends and guests high above the city at the Market Pavilion Rooftop, overlooking the entire city and Charleston harbor. Featuring a cascading pool and outdoor garden, the rooftop is one of Charleston's most elegant and picturesque outdoor locales. Afterwards, take the opportunity to dine with a small group of your Counselor friends at one of Charleston's wonderful restaurants.

Walking directions from the Charleston Place Hotel to the Market Pavilion rooftop are included on the event tickets. The walk will take approximately five to seven minutes.

(Attire appropriate for individual post-reception plans.)

Charleston Dine Around

After the Market Pavilion Reception, take the opportunity to meet new friends, including new members of the Counselor community and experience one of Charleston's wonderful restaurants, just steps away from the reception venue. Information on restaurants and opportunities to sign-up are available in the registration office beginning on Sunday morning.

(Information on recommended attire for each restaurant in the Dine Around is available in the Registration Office.)

Charleston Dine Around restaurants listing

James E. Gibbons Educational Trust Fund*

General Session:
Capital Markets Panel

What are the key forces impacting the economy and what is the short-term and long-term outlook for overall economic health? Find out which markets and property types are the most promising and what kind of returns can be expected. Hear the outlook for short - and long-term horizons from a panel of industry insiders.

Coordinator: Art Pasquarella, CRE - Berwind Property Group
Speakers: Patrick Halter - Principal Real Estate Investors; Bill Ramseyer, CRE - Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers; W. Cabell Grayson - CB Richard Ellis

General Session: The Upscale Residential Boom

The Charleston area is home to some of the most significant upscale developments, a trend increasingly seen across the United States. What is the staying power of this second-home market? Will increasing competition lead to a tightening market? What are the issues relevant to Counselors and their clients?

Coordinator: Art Pasquarella, CRE - Berwind Property Group
Moderator: Jim Curtis, CRE - Bristol Group
Speakers: Richard Hanson, CRE - Mesa Development; Jules Marling Jr., CRE - RERC

Members Luncheon

The event features awards and special presentations.

Noisette: Case Study and Development Tour of the Nation's Largest Sustainable Urban Redelevopment

John Knott, CEO and President of the Noisette Company will present a case study, followed by a development tour of Noisette, the nation's largest sustainable urban redevelopment. Covering approximately 3,000 acres encompassing the former Charleston Navy Base and historic core of the City of North Charleston, the project is a public-private collaboration with the city of North Charleston and includes commercial, residential and non-profit initiatives.

Coordinator: Ken Riggs, CRE - RERC
Speaker: John Knott, Jr. - Noisette Co.

Budget & Finance Committee*

USS Yorktown Reception†

With special permission from the city of Charleston, experience a very special reception on board the retired aircraft carrier USS Yorktown. The world famous and heavily decorated warship was the"tip of the spear" in America's victory in the Pacific during World War II. From the flight deck, behold the extraordinary view offered of Charleston and the Harbor all the while enjoying the company of your fellow Counselors and friends.

Buses will begin departing the hotel at 5:15 pm and will continue to shuttle between the USS Yorktown and the hotel until 8:15 pm. The last bus will depart the USS Yorktown at 8:15 pm.

(Attire appropriate for individual post-reception plans.)

Executive Committee*

2006 Board of Directors Meeting

All CREs are encouraged to attend the Board of Directors Meeting.

Spouse Welcome Breakfast

Meet and greet old friends and new CRE spouses.

Middleton Place Plantation Tour with Lunch†

Middleton Place is an 18th century river plantation and National Historic Landmark. As the home of Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress and his son, Arthur, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, it has never been deeded out of the family. The Gardens, begun by Henry Middleton in 1741, reflect the symmetry and elegance of 17th century France and 18th century England and are the oldest formal gardens in the U.S. A privately guided tour of the home and gardens will be followed by lunch at the house.

Charleston Home and Garden Walking Tour with Lunch†

Enjoy a privately guided walking tour of Charleston's magnificent Historic District. The tour will include a visit to the Nathaniel Russell House, a superb example of Adams architecture and the Edmondston-Alston House, a period piece of great significance which still contains 90% of its original furnishings. Lunch will follow at Magnolia's, one of Charleston's most fashionable restaurants.

Spouse Farewell Breakfast

Say farewell to new and old friends and begin planning for the High Level Conference in Park City, Utah (July 13-16) and the Annual Convention in Maui (October 23-26). (Individual payment at the restaurant.)