Sep
24
Fri
Chapter Meeting @ Virtual via Zoom
Sep 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sep
30
Thu
Getting it Right from the Start: A Workout Plan for Your Scope of Work @ Virtual Classroom
Sep 30 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

Oct
7
Thu
Foundations of Valuation-An Inferred Market Study, 3-Hours @ Virtual Classroom
Oct 7 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

Oct
14
Thu
Inconsistency: It’s Hiding in Plain Sight in Your Appraisal @ Livestream/Synchronous/Virtual
Oct 14 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS

Oct
28
Thu
Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules @ Virtual Classroom
Oct 28 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Nicholas Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

Nov
4
Thu
Aerial Inspections for Real Estate @ Virtual Classroom
Nov 4 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Lamar Ellis, MAI, SRA

Nov
12
Fri
Chapter Meeting @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom – Surfside-Lessons learned and what is to come
Nov 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Instructor: Patricia Staebler, SRA, RS

Nov
18
Thu
Business Practices & Ethics, 6-Hours @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Nov 18 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

Dec
2
Thu
Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Dec 2 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Dec
9
Thu
7-Hour National USPAP Update 2022-2023 @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Dec 9 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

Feb
3
Thu
Chapter Meeting and Installation of Officers, Directors and Regional Representatives and Alternates @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Feb 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Feb
17
Thu
Business Practices & Ethics, CE 6-Hours @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Feb 17 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Kenneth Foltz, MAI, SRA

Feb
25
Fri
2022-2023 7-Hour National USPAP Update, CE 7-Hours @ Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Lauderdale
Feb 25 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Timothy Andersen, MAI

Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, CE 3-Hours @ Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Lauderdale
Feb 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Mar
17
Thu
Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, CE 3-Hours @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Mar 17 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Nicholas Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

Mar
24
Thu
2022-2023 7-Hour National USPAP Update @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Mar 24 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

Mar
31
Thu
Valuation Overview of Accessory Dwelling Units, CE 7-Hours @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Mar 31 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Apr
20
Wed
2022-2023 7-Hour National USPAP Update, CE 7-Hours @ Courtyard by Marriott
Apr 20 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, CE 3-Hours @ Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Lauderdale
Apr 20 @ 3:45 pm – 7:00 pm

Instructor:  Patricia Birch

Apr
29
Fri
Chapter Meeting and Lunch Only @ Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Lauderdale
Apr 29 @ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Chapter Meeting and Market Reaction to Residential Home Features, CE 3-Hours @ Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Lauderdale
Apr 29 @ 11:45 am – 4:00 pm

Jennifer Marshall, SRA, AI-RRS

May
19
Thu
Six Recent Appraiser Lawsuits and the Lessons from Each @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
May 19 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Peter Christensen, Esq.

 

Jun
2
Thu
Evaluations for Commercial and Residential Appraisers, 3-Hours @ Live stream/Virtual
Jun 2 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor:  George Mann, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS

Jun
9
Thu
What’s Up in Technology for Real Estate Appraisers?, CE 7-Hours @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Jun 9 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Jun
23
Thu
Business Practices & Ethics, CE 6-Hours, Live stream/Virtual
Jun 23 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

CE 6-Hours

Instructor:  Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

Jun
24
Fri
Chapter Meeting, Elections and Lunch Only @ Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Lauderdale
Jun 24 @ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Chapter Meeting, Elections and Risk and Equity’s Role, CE 3-Hours @ Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Lauderdale
Jun 24 @ 11:45 am – 4:00 pm

Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

Jul
14
Thu
Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, 3-Hours @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Jul 14 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Nicholas Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

Jul
21
Thu
2022-2023 7-Hour National USPAP Update @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Jul 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

Jul
28
Thu
2022 South Florida Real Estate Forum: Markets in Motion-Economic Indicators, CE 6-Hours @ Live stream/Virtual
Jul 28 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Keynote Speaker:  Charlie Dougherty, Vice President and Economist – Wells Fargo

Aug
11
Thu
The Paperless Real Estate Appraisal Office, CE 3-Hours @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Aug 11 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Aug
16
Tue
2022-2023 7-Hour National USPAP Update @ Courtyard by Marriott/Fort Lauderdale North
Aug 16 @ 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules @ Courtyard by Marriott/Fort Lauderdale North
Aug 16 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Instructor:  Patricia Birch

Sep
8
Thu
Capital Reserve Studies: A Business Opportunity for Appraisers, CE 4-Hours @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Sep 8 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Patricia Staebler, SRA

Sep
15
Thu
2022-2023 7-Hour National USPAP Update @ Live stream/Virtual
Sep 15 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor:  Jennifer Marshall, SRA, AI-RRS

Sep
22
Thu
Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, CE 3-Hours @ Live stream/Virtual
Sep 22 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

SOLD OUT!

Instructor:  Nicholas Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

Oct
6
Thu
The 50% FEMA Rule Appraisal, CE 3-Hours @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Oct 6 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Patricia Staebler, SRA

Oct
13
Thu
Business Practices & Ethics, CE 6-Hours @ Live stream/Virtual
Oct 13 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Robert Sutte, MAI, SRA

Oct
27
Thu
2022-2023 7-Hour National USPAP Update, CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Virtual
Oct 27 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor:  Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

Oct
28
Fri
Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, CE 3-Hours @ Live stream/Virtual
Oct 28 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor:  Nicholas Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

Nov
10
Thu
Insurance Appraisals-Report Contents and Valuation, CE 3-Hours @ Livestream/Virtual Classroom
Nov 10 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Patricia Staebler, SRA

Dec
1
Thu
Chapter Social Meeting, Chops + Hops, Fort Lauderdale (In Person)
Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dec
8
Thu
Avoiding Bias: Building a Bias Defense-An Examination of Available Guidance & Requirements for Florida, 4-Hours @ Live stream/Virtual
Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Instructor: Dawn Molitor-Gennrich, SRA, AI-RRS, CDEI and Francois “Frank” Gregoire, ASA, IFA, RAA, AHWD

Jan
12
Thu
The 50% FEMA Rule Appraisal @ Live stream/Synchronous
Jan 12 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor:  Patricia Staebler, SRA

Jan
19
Thu
Appraisal of Condos, Co-ops and PUDs, CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Jan 19 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor:  Maureen Sweeney, SRA, AI-RRS

Jan
25
Wed
Installation, Chapter Meeting + Foundations of Valuation-An Inferred Market Study, CE 3-Hours @ Courtyard by Marriott, Fort Lauderdale
Jan 25 @ 11:15 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor:  Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

Fee includes buffet lunch, Installation and 3-Hour seminar:  11:15 AM – 3:30 PM

Feb
9
Thu
Business Practices & Ethics, CE 6-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Feb 9 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor:  Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

Mar
9
Thu
Risk & Equity’s Role, CE 3-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Mar 9 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor:  Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

Mar
23
Thu
Avoiding Bias: Building a Bias Defense-An Examination of Available Guidance & Requirements for Florida, CE 4-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Mar 23 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Instructor: Nicholas Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS and Francois “Frank” Gregoire, ASA, IFA, RAA, AHW

Apr
6
Thu
In-Person, Courtyard by Marriott Cypress Creek North
Apr 6 @ 11:15 am – 3:30 pm

Chapter Meeting, Lunch & Elections + Solving Highest & Best Use Puzzles, CE 3-Hours

(Fee includes lunch, meeting and elections + 3-Hour seminar)

Instructor: Sandra Adomatis, SRA

Fee includes buffet lunch, chapter meeting, elections and 3-Hour seminar: 11:15 AM – 3:30 PM

In-Person, Courtyard by Marriott Cypress Creek North
Apr 6 @ 11:15 am – 12:30 pm

Lunch Only – Chapter Meeting Lunch & Elections. Do not register for lunch only if you want to attend the 3-Hour seminar Solving Highest & Best Use Puzzles after the chapter meeting.

Apr
20
Thu
Appraisal Review Involving Appraisals with Multiple Appraisers, CE 2-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Apr 20 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Instructor:  Richard Borges, II, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

May
4
Thu
Avoiding Bias: Building a Bias Defense-An Examination of Available Guidance and Requirements for Florida Appraisers, CE 4-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
May 4 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Instructors:  Nicholas Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS and Francois “Frank” Gregoire, ASA, IFA, RAA

May
18
Thu
Complex Valuation, CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
May 18 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructors:  Randall Bell, PhD, MBA, MAI and Michael Tachovsky, PhD, MS

Aug
24
Thu
2023 South Florida RE Forum: Markets in Transition-How to Stay Current, CE 6-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Aug 24 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Keynote Speaker:  KC Conway, MAI, CRE, CCIM

Oct
16
Mon
In-Person Chapter Meeting + Lunch + Setting the Stage for Inputs: An In-Depth Look at an Inferred Market Study, CE 4-Hours (Fee includes lunch, chapter meeting and 4-Hour seminar) @ Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale North/Cypress Creek
Oct 16 @ 11:15 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

In-Person, Chapter Meeting & Lunch Only, @ Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale North/Cypress Creek (Fee includes buffet lunch and chapter meeting)
Oct 16 @ 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Oct
19
Thu
Business Practices & Ethics, CE 6-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Oct 19 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor:  Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

Oct
26
Thu
Capital Reserve Studies: A Business Opportunity for Appraisers, CE 4-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Oct 26 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Instructor: Patricia Staebler, SRA

Nov
30
Thu
Aerial Inspections for Real Estate Appraisers, CE 4-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Nov 30 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Instructor: Lamar Ellis, III, MAI, SRA

Dec
14
Thu
Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, CE 3-Hours @ Live stream/synchronous
Dec 14 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor:  Nicholas Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

Dec
20
Wed
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update, CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Dec 20 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Jennifer Marshall, SRA, AI-RRS

Jan
18
Thu
The Impact of Short-Term Rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo, HomeAway) on Real Estate Valuation, CE 4-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Jan 18 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Instructor:  Jason Ferris, MAI, SRA

Jan
25
Thu
FHA Update: FHA Handbook 4000.1 Appraisal Changes, CE 3-Hours @ Live stream/synchronous
Jan 25 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor: Lisa Meinczinger, SRA, AI-RRS

Jan
29
Mon
In-Person, Courtyard by Marriott/Cypress Creek North, Ft. Lauderdale Chapter Meeting, Installation and Lunch + Synopsis of Income Techniques-Support for Inputs and Rates, CE 4-Hours
Jan 29 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Instructor: Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

Fee includes Buffet lunch, Chapter Meeting, Installation and 4-Hour seminar

In-Person, Courtyard by Marriott/Cypress Creek North, Ft. Lauderdale Lunch Only – Chapter Meeting Lunch & Installation. Do not register for lunch only if you want to attend the 4-Hour seminar Synopsis of Income Techniques after the chapter meeting
Jan 29 @ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Feb
8
Thu
Business Practices & Ethics, CE 6-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Feb 8 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Mark Smeltzer, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

Feb
22
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour USPAP National Update, CE 7-Hours @ Courtyard by Marriott/Cypress Creek North, Ft. Lauderdale
Feb 22 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor:  Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

Mar
7
Thu
Top 15 Takeaways and Lessons from Your Colleagues’ Legal Misfortunes, CE 3-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Mar 7 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor:  Peter Christensen, Esq.

Mar
20
Wed
Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, CE 3-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Mar 20 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Instructor: Kevin Hayes, MAI

Mar
21
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update, CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Mar 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

Apr
11
Thu
Community Land Trust (CLT) Training, CE 4-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Apr 11 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Instructor:  John Underwood, Jr., MAI, SRA

Apr
18
Thu
Fundamentals of Appraising Affordable Housing, CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Apr 18 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Instructor:  Claire Feuling, MAI

Apr
25
Thu
Becoming Proficient in Fractional Interest Valuation, CE 4-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Apr 25 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Instructor: Dennis Webb, ASA, MAI, FRICS

Apr
30
Tue
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update, CE 7-Hours @ Courtyard by Marriott, Cypress Creek North/Ft. Lauderdale
Apr 30 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor:  Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

May
9
Thu
Appraiser Law in the Real World, CE 4-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
May 9 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Instructor:  Peter Christensen, Esq.

May
13
Mon
Chapter Meeting, Elections and Lunch + Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, CE 3-Hours, In-Person @ Courtyard by Marriott/Cypress Creek North, Ft. Lauderdale
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Instructor:  Timothy Andersen, MAI

Fee includes Buffet lunch, Chapter Meeting, Election and 3-Hour seminar

Lunch Only – Chapter Meeting, Elections and Lunch. Do not register for lunch only if you want to attend the 3-Hour seminar, Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, In-Person @ Courtyard by Marriott/Cypress Creek North, Ft. Lauderdale
May 13 @ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
May
16
Thu
Practical Application of Fundamental Analysis, CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
May 16 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Kerry Jorgensen, MAI

May
30
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update, CE 7-hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
May 30 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor:  Kevin Hayes, MAI

Jun
6
Thu
ISO Construction and Basic Construction Plan Reading, CE 2-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Jun 6 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Instructor:  Patricia Staebler, SRA

Jun
13
Thu
Business Practices & Ethics, CE 6-Hours, Live stream/Synchronous
Jun 13 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor:  Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

Jul
11
Thu
Setting the Stage for Inputs: An In-Depth Look at an Inferred Market Study, CE 4-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Jul 11 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Instructor: Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

Jul
18
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update, CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Jul 18 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Craig Steinley, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

Jul
31
Wed
Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, CE 3-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Jul 31 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor:  Nicholas Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-RRS

Sep
12
Thu
Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, CE 3-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Sep 12 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor: Timothy Andersen, MAI

Sep
18
Wed
Virtual Chapter Meeting with special guest speaker, Sandra Adomatis, SRA, 2024 AI National President
Sep 18 @ 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Lunch and learn about one Appraisal Institute, PAREA, What’s Happening in DC; University Relations and other topics facing appraisers today!  Followed by a Q & A session.

No CE credit

Sep
19
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour USPAP National Update, CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Sep 19 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor:  Brian Flynn, MAI, AI-GRS

Sep
26
Thu
Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and the Metaverse: Implications for Valuation CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Sep 26 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Mark Linne, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS

Oct
23
Wed
Florida Appraisal Laws and Rules, CE 3-Hours, @ Live stream/Synchronous
Oct 23 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Instructor:  Nicholas Pilz, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS, AI-RRS

Oct
24
Thu
2024-2025 7-Hour National USPAP Update, CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Oct 24 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Dana Thornberry, MAI, SRA

Oct
29
Tue
Lunch and Learn – Mass Appraisals vs. Single Property Appraisal, CE 2-Hours, Live stream/Synchronous
Oct 29 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Instructors:  Kevin Hayes, MAI and Michael Twitty, MAI

Jan
30
Thu
Impact of Short-Term Rentals (on Property Valuation), CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Jan 30 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Jason Ferris, MAI, SRA

Feb
24
Mon
In-Person Chapter Meeting, Lunch, Installation of 2025 Officers, Directors and Regional Representatives + Challenges within an Appraisal: Limited Land Utility, CE 3-Hours, Classroom@ Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Coconut Creek
Feb 24 @ 11:15 am – 3:15 pm

Instructor: Vincent Dowling MAI, SRA

Feb
27
Thu
Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and the Metaverse: Implications for Valuation. CE 7-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Feb 27 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Instructor: Mark Linne, MAI, SRA, AI-GRS

Mar
27
Thu
Business Practices & Ethics, CE 6-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Mar 27 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Instructor: Vincent Dowling, MAI, SRA

May
15
Thu
Understanding the Construction Draw Sheet, CE 4-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
May 15 @ 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Instructor: Lamar Ellis, III, MAI, SRA

Jun
2
Mon
The 50% FEMA Rule Appraisal, CE 3-Hours @ Live stream/Synchronous
Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Instructor:  Patricia Staebler, SRA

Jun
11
Wed
The Appraiser as an Expert Witness: Preparation and Testimony, CE 15-Hours, Classroom @ Courtyard by Marriott, Coral Springs (New Location)
Jun 11 @ 8:30 am – Jun 12 @ 4:30 pm

Instructor: Joshua Wood, JD, MAI, AI-GRS

Jun
12
Thu
Chapter Meeting & Elections @ Topgolf, Pompano Beach
Jun 12 @ 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us at Topgolf Pompano in the Chairman’s Suite. Fee includes golf and food! This event promises to be an excellent opportunity for members to connect, network, and enjoy an evening together.