J.Hiebert Appraisals: Associations

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

The Appraisal Foundation	The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) are the generally accepted standards for professional appraisal practice in North America. USPAP contains standards for all types of appraisal services. Standards are included for real estate, personal property, business and mass appraisal.

Appraisers' National Association.	Appraisers National Association, a nonprofit association of appraisers, has provided the public and the membership with a resource for communication, education, and service to ensure continued emphasis on the principles and ethics of personal property appraising.

BNI-Business Networking International	BNI is a global tight networking group that allows one business professional per category to join each chapter. BNI-Sonora Gold Founders has about 38 members in the local chapter and works to send referrals to members. Their motto: "Givers Gain".

College for Appraisers	The College for Appraisers has been offering the highest quality education in antiques, collectibles, fine arts, textiles and vehicles since 1980

ForensisGroup, Inc.	ForensisGroup is an expert witness services and consulting company, providing expert court witnesses, consultants and litigation support specialists to law firms, private-practice attorneys, insurance professionals and other firms since 1991.

Mother Lode Corvettes	"We come from all walks of life, but have two special things in common-we love where we live and we love our Corvettes!" We are an informal club of car owners who enjoy traveling together and competing in local car shows. No clubhouse, no dues, no bylaws, and no formal meetings. Our goal, have as much fun together as possible.

Sonora Historic Chamber	A group of professional business owners interested in promoting the economy and local business within the City of Sonora.

Soroptimist , Sierra Pacific Region	As a member of Soroptimist International of Twain Harte for over 15 years, I join 40 local business women in our mission to improve the lives of women and girls, around the world and in our local community.

Summerville High School Foundation	As Executive Director of this Foundation I work with 14 Foundation Board Members to raise funds to enhance the resources and education of students at Summerville High School in the areas of academics, arts, and athletics.

Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce	This county-wide organization of over 400 members works to strengthen the business community in Tuolumne County and has been actively working to promote business in the Mother Lode for over 100 years.

Tuolumne County Womens Network	TCWN is a group of over 60 local women business owners, who send each other referrals, and is committed to networking within this group to improve business in the county. They meet monthly at 11:am or 5:00pm to hear speakers, and enjoy a social networking meeting.

Twain Harte Area Chamber of Commerce	This popular local chamber promotes business and tourist related activities in the unincorporated city of Twain Harte.