Philadelphia ASA Makes Grant for Education

Plymouth Meeting, PA, December 15, 2008. The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is pleased to announce renewal of its grant in support of the George F. Sinclair, FASA International Studies Fund, one of the memorial funds administered by the ASA Educational Foundation.

The Sinclair Fund was established in 2006 by the Philadelphia Chapter in memory of George F. Sinclair (1925-2005), one of its most illustrious members. George, who was accredited in both Real Estate and Machinery & Equipment, served the ASA in many capacities, including as Northeast Regional Governor and as International President, often using his assignments to foster a generous commitment to education and mentoring.

The Sinclair Fund provides tuition assistance to qualified international applicants, including most recently to Machinery & Technical Specialties Candidate, David Mbindyo of Kenya. Mr. Mbindyo has completed ASA Course ME201 (Introduction to Machinery and Equipment Valuation) and is continuing his professional education with support from the Sinclair Fund.

The Philadelphia Chapter hopes to assist others, like Mr. Mbindyo, in the near future as part of its ongoing commitment to elevate and maintain educational standards within the appraisal profession. The Sinclair Fund provides a ready means to renew and extend the commitment rooted and nourished by George.

Donations to the George F. Sinclair, FASA International Studies Fund can be sent payable to "ASA Chapter 35" to ASA-Philadelphia, 8 Terrace Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, or payable to "ASAEF" to ASA Educational Foundation, 555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125, Herndon, VA 20170.

Founded in 1936, the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is an international organization of appraisal professionals that teaches, tests, accredits and refers appraisers in the business valuation, gems and jewelry, machinery and technical specialties, real and personal property disciplines.

The ASA Educational Foundation is a separate, nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation established by the ASA to carry out educational, research and charitable activities related to the advancement of the appraisal profession.

The Philadelphia ASA Chapter is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Known for its award-winning mentoring program, it serves the greater Philadelphia region spanning Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

For more information, visit the ASA Philadelphia website, or contact Executive Secretary Joanne Paciello by phone (610-277-1366) or email.