The international section will feature an international visitors bureau, which contains a quick access to site information and a link to the Guestbook. The committee reviewed the CCIM Web site changes that it approved at its previous meeting. It was noted, however, that the CCIM conference and marketing session need their own separate section rather than as part of the News Flash section. Approximately 30 chapters have or are in the process of developing Web sites. The webmasters developed an address book that draws current data from the membership records for designees and candidates.
Members can then modify the file to fit their e-mail software.
Course offerings should be placed on the Web site calendar of events. NAR sent a letter on behalf of the institute regarding misuse of CCIM Web site graphics by another site. The committee discussed that by moving so seamlessly from the CCIM Web site to chapter and other sites, the impression is created that non-designees are on the same level as designees. The Executive Committee returned the matter to the Member Services Committee for further consideration citing its concern that the institute not dictate chapter policy. CCIM Red Book Staff reported that the 1997 print version of the CCIM Red Book will be reformatted in a smaller more user-friendly size.