The International Right of Way Association is a professional member organization comprised of global infrastructure real estate practitioners.

For the advancement of Right-of-Way Professionals

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For Sponsor information and Donations to IRWA Chapter 88:

IRWA Western Pennsylvania Chapter 88 will be hosting the Region 5 Fall Forum at Hilton Garden Inn, Pittsburgh Downtown, on October 11th & 12th, 2024. 

This will be Chapter 88's first forum and we want to put on the best forum possible and we cannot do that without your help.

Our plans will be to have a Chapter luncheon on 11th (11:30am to 1:00pm). Later that afternoon we will be hosting a 2 hour course on "The Contaminated Property" that addresses the history of environmental acts, laws, regulations and cases. 

Saturday forum attendees will be provided continental breakfast and lunch.

After Saturday's forum, we will be hosting dinner and a karaoke party.

To be able to keep the registration cost reasonable for the Forum attendees we are searching for Corporate Sponsors.

Below is a breakdown of the different levels of donations.

Please send all donations by mail to:

Mark Smeltzer

Attn: IRWA 88

114 Whitehall Drive

Harrison City, PA 15636

Thank you, in-advance, for your continued support of the IRWA and Chapter 88.

If making a donation, please send an electronic copy of your Company Logo to pitrowgroup@gmail.com for the Advertisement.

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We greatly appreciate M.W. Gary for sponsoring our previous Membership Drives!

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On September 28th, the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Appraisal Institute and the IRWA Three Rivers Chapter 88 held a fun event at TopGolf – Pittsburgh!

TOPGOLF, 400 Presto-Sygan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017

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We greatly appreciate the support of our newest sponsor Chicago Title for supporting Chapter 88's Membership Drive Social Event!

   

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Thank You to all of our 2023 Sponsors!

Your Sponsorship is greatly appreciated!

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M.W. Gary and Associates LLC is our virtual sponsor of Chapter 88, and we appreciate their support.

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IRWA Chapter 88 welcomes our 2022-2023 Officers!

 

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(Please Note: Membership in the IRWA isn't required to participate in the group, but it is encouraged. 

For more information on the IRWA, visit https://www.irwaonline.org and be sure to pick Chapter 88 "Three Rivers Chapter" as your home chapter!).

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Our Original Officers are shown here!

Join IRWA Chapter 88

"Three Rivers Chapter"

We're excited that IRWA Chapter 88 is now a full IRWA Chapter!

Now is the time to switch from your current chapter or Member At-Large over to making 88 your main chapter.

IRWA HeadQuarters has provided the Membership Transfer Form which each member will need to complete and return. Please fill out, sign, and email to carrillo@irwaonline.org (if you won't mind please "CC" us at pitrowgroup@gmail.com when returning the form).

(Click on Membership Transfer Form to Download)

From the Executive Board of Chapter 88

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International Right of Way Association - We improve people's quality of life through infrastructure development.

Please join the IRWA Chapter 88

"Three Rivers Chapter"

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Here are the Current Officers and Committees for the chapter:
Officer Appointments:
President: Mark Smeltzer, Jr
Vice President: Lawrence Edelstein
Treasurer: Alex McElroy
Secretary: Grant Stetz, RPL

Directors: 
Director 2 Year Term: Harry Heinbaugh, RPL
Director 1 Year Term: Jonny Garner, RWA
 
Committee Chairs:
Education Chair: Mark Smeltzer, Jr., w/Ryan Pankiewicz & Beth Minear
Elections Chair: Mark Acree w/Michele Martin & Bruce Dawley
Professional Development Chair: Phil Khoury w/Frank Domenico & ____________
Membership Chair: Travis Powell w/_____________ & ______________
Social Media Chair: Michele Martin
Webmaster: C. Zane Keslar
Group Founder: Ryan Pankiewicz
Want to be a Speaker at one our Monthly Luncheons? Please contact Aaron Rohlfing
 

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We thank recent companies and individuals who recently made donations to help support Chapter 88.

Thanks to Lawrence Edelstein of MW Gary and Associates, LLC, our 2023 "Virtual Host" Sponsor!

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Thanks to Crypto-Energy Summit, for being a 2023 Sponsor!

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Events Calendar Sponsor:
Shawn Forbes of OG Directory is now assisting us with updating the calendar of industry events.

Interested in being a Sponsor of IRWA 88 - Three Rivers Chapter (formerly PIT ROW Group)?
Please Contact Aaron Rohlfing to discuss sponsorship opportunities!

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The Pittsburgh Right of Way Group (formerly PIT ROW Group, now the IRWA Chapter 88, Three Rivers Chapter) is a network of land professionals, for those in the tri-state area working in Oil & Gas, Electric & Utilities, Telecommunications and Transportation. This includes, but not limited to, Acquisition, Construction, Engineering, Environmental, GIS Mapping, Inspection, Legal, Permitting, Production, Safety, Survey & Title. We believe having a greater understanding of each component involved in a project will deliver a better product. Come share your knowledge and experience, network with others across the different specialist and enjoy a good lunch.

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Our History:  The group was established in August of 2017, our goal is to have IRWA presence in the Pittsburgh region. Membership in the IRWA isn't required to participate in the group, but it is encouraged (for more information on the IRWA visit https://www.irwaonline.org)
The PIT ROW Group meets the second Tuesday of each for a lunch and learn, featuring a monthly guest speaker. Speakers typically present a topic for about 15-20 minutes and then we open up the floor for questions and discussion. Luncheons are held in the Southpointe area, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Region 5 Fall Forum October 11th & 12th, 2024

Sponsorship Information:

IRWA Western Pennsylvania Chapter 88 will be hosting the Region 5 Fall Forum at Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Downtown on October 11th & 12th, 2024. 

This will be Chapter 88's first forum and we want to put on the best forum possible and we cannot do that without your help. 

To be able to keep the registration cost reasonable for the Forum attendees we are searching for Corporate Sponsors. Below is a breakdown of the different levels of donations.

Please send all donations by mail to:

Mark Smeltzer

attn: IRWA 88

114 Whitetail Drive

Harrison City, PA 15636

Thank you in advance for your continued support of the IRWA and Chapter 88.

If making a donation, please send an electronic copy of your company logo to pitrowgroup@gmail.com for the advertising.

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Upcoming Event Dates, Topics, and Speakers:

• ...to be announced...

Keeping in the Know - Calendar Listings:

Click here for Comprehensive Calendar:
ONG MarketPlace and PITROW Group have put together a comprehensive list of  industry events is a google calendar, we hope this will assist you to stay in the know and network with others https://tinyurl.com/y8fwz75c. If we missed an event please let us know, we would be happy to add them.

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Funding:

If anyone is willing to help mitigate future costs by donating $5, $10 or $20, it would be greatly appreciated. Any donations will help with planning future seminars, IRWA courses and other educational events. We know it is a tough time for many of us given the state of the industries in which we are involved so by no means is anyone obligated to pay anything. If you would like to donate via PayPal [CLICK HERE]

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