NAAA CLOSING ITS DOORS (READ LETTER TO MEMBERS FROM NAAA HERE)

2/14/20019   Note from Vic:  So Lets be honest here this came as a complete suprise to over 250 Aircraft appraisers associated wih NAAA.   We are all in shock.  I have been appraising aircraft with NAAA since january of 2001.  talk about dropping some Jaws on this letter.

This has zero effect on my ability to Appraise Aircraft credentials.    Five years ago I went through all the requirements to become a senior appraiser with  American Society of  Appraisers.   It took me two years of hard work study and classroom training but In the specialized field of Mechanical and technical specialties and a sub field of Aircraft I became an Accreddited Senior Aircraft Appraiser (of which with ASA there was only 50 at the time and only 5 of those were NAAA  Sr Appraisers)  I just recently became Reaccreddited  for another 3 years.  This reacredition requires 60 hours of contiinuing education.

So here is the Juicy gossip stuff that nothing could be done about.  Big back story here but thats for later tele

Dear Member,

I have been at the helm of NAAA for 15 years and I have enjoyed every minute of it due especially to the professionalism and help from the membership over the years.   However, it is time for me to retire.

Over the last five years I have talked with a number of senior members whom I felt were qualified to own and operate the NAAA.  There were several offers made but no satisfactory deal was ever reached.  It was only when the last unsatisfactory offer was made earlier this month that the decision was made to shut down the membership portion of the association.

 It will occur on December 31, 2018.  I am aware of the impact this will have on our membership and I am not happy about it, but I don’t know how else to conclude the business of the association. 

 All members who pay their dues annually will receive the balance of their dues that remains figured at $870 per year/$72.50 per month.

 Those who joined NAAA in August or September of this year who have not taken the Basic Appraisal Course will be refunded what they paid.    Those who have taken the Basic Appraisal Course will receive a refund of their dues and software fee.

 The November class has been cancelled and no collections for the class fees were made.  There was one exception where a member paid for the September class and changed to the November class.  He will receive a full refund.  Those who were scheduled to take the November class will receive a refund of what they paid.

 Checks will be mailed to those in the United States.  Others will receive credits via their credit cards.  Please make sure your correct mailing information is listed in your Manage Your Account data on the Members web site and that credit card information is current.  Checks will be mailed to the addresses on the site between December 1 and December 31.  They will be sent in approximately four batches during the month. Credit card credits will be made during the same period.  For annual members outside of the United States we may not have access to your credit card information.  In that case you will receive an email with a form to fill out so that we may make the credit to your credit card.

 By accepting and retaining the refund offered to you by NAAA, you agree that NAAA has satisfied all of its obligations to you concerning your membership, course work, and any related matters.

 Dues for December will be charged on November 15.  There will be no dues charge on

December 15.  Jetnet accounts will be closed on December 31.  Jetnet users should contact Paul Carderelli at Jetnet if they wish to pursue direct service.  Their number is 800 553 8638 and Paul’s extension is 254. 

 I have always considered all of NAAA’s members to be friends as well as professional colleagues.  We have a wide diversity of experience in our organization and professionalism that no other organization can match.  I wish I could do more but I have family concerns that need to be dealt with that I have neglected for too long.  I wish you all the best for the future.

Regards,

Brian