Category Archives: ASA meetings

Dr. Daniel Folkinshteyn Presented on Bitcoin: Features, Security and Scams

The Philadelphia ASA would like to thank Dr. Daniel Folkinshteyn from Rowan University for an interesting and informative presentation on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies at our January 20, 2021 General Meeting.

If you would like to see Dr. Folkinshteyn’s slides, they are attached here: Bitcoin Presentation PDF.

You may also contact Dr. Folkinshteyn directly via his Rowan University page noted below if you have questions about how to value Bitcoin.

Dr. Folkinshteyn is a professor of finance at Rowan University. The presentation consisted of the following items:

*Overview of what bitcoin is and its strengths and weaknesses

* Safety and security in using cryptocurrency: scams, frauds, thefts

* Blockchain and how it could be useful for things other than cryptocurrency

Dr. Daniel Folkinshteyn received his Ph.D. in Finance and M.B.A./M.S. in Finance from Temple University, as well as a B.A. in Molecular Biology from Yale University. His teaching interests include corporate finance, financial markets, behavioral finance, and cryptocurrency. As a member of the Department of Accounting and Finance at Rowan University, he teaches courses in the undergraduate major. He is also the faculty advisor to the award-winning Rowan Chapter of the Financial Management Association, the Rowan Student Investment Group, the Rowan Cryptocurrency Club, and the Rowan University Gaming Club. His research interests include public debt markets, investor behavior, and cryptocurrency. Prior to joining Rowan University in 2011, he had taught undergraduate finance at Temple University for 4 years.

Education
Ph.D., Finance, Temple University
M.B.A. and M.S., Finance, Temple University
B.A., Molecular Biology, Yale University

Jon Geeting from 5th Square shared insight on the organization’s advocacy work.

Jon Geeting, a members of 5th Square shared how the organization is working to improve Philadelphia and the region at the ASA Philadelphia November General Meeting.

5th Square is Philly’s urbanist political action committee. They formed in 2014 to support candidates for local elected office who are committed to policy change in the areas of transportation, land use, and public space, and to advance a vision for a more accessible, sustainable and equitable Philadelphia for all residents.

The name 5th Square refers to the last of Philadelphia’s five original public squares, Centre Square, the seat of City Hall, and the heart of our rapid transit network. It’s the literal convergence of politics, transportation, and public space in Philly’s metropolitan center.

Key elements of the 5th Square platform include zoning reform to support the development of more housing, amenities and jobs in the region, support for building livable communities with bike paths and transit oriented development and ensuring that we invest in our natural and cultural assets.

During campaign season, the organization rates candidates for local and state office based on their voting records, campaign positions, and support for urbanist policy goals. They then endorse, fund, and provide volunteer support for the candidates best positioned to advance our mission. Between elections, 5th Square engages in issue advocacy and rapid response to legislation, hosts events, and provides political support to other urbanist advocates, organizations, and campaigns.

5th Square is a nonpartisan political action committee (PAC) organized within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, co-chaired by Jake Liefer and Dena Driscoll. It is supported by a large extended family of volunteers and activists, along with over 500 small donors.

You can sign up for their weekly newsletter, which reaches over 10,000 subscribers each week. Learn more at their website.

David Rowland, President of 2nd Federal Savings and Loan Presented in September 2020

The Philadelphia ASA thanks David Rowland for presenting at our September 2020 General Meeting. We made a $100 donation to the Old York Road Historical Society to thank David for his time.

David Rowland is the President of Second Federal Savings and Loan Association and the President of the Old York Road Historical Society.

David will speak to us about what he looks for in appraisals as President of Second Federal Savings and Loan Association and will share stories about Old York Road as Presidential of its Historical Society.

Second Federal Savings and Loan Association of Philadelphia has been offering superior service since 1924. They are located at 1727 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, PA.

Old York Road Historical Society

The mission of the Old York Road Historical Society is to preserve and promote the history and folklore of the communities along and adjacent to the Old York Road from Philadelphia to New Hope with special focus on those communities in eastern Montgomery County.

Fall 2020 Update and Upcoming Event Summary

Dear Philadelphia ASA Chapter Members,

We hope this message finds you well and write to provide you with an update of planned activities for the upcoming months. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we will be conducting chapter meetings and seminars virtually through at least the end of November 2020.

Dates and details for upcoming events are noted following and also on the Philadelphia ASA Chapter website and you can register for events here.

Business Valuation Seminar – Thursday, September 10, 2020

Thanks to the hard work of Frank Merenda and the support team at SOBEL-EAC Valuations LLC, the annual BV Seminar will be on September 10, 2020. The seminar offers a variety of fantastic speakers and topics of interest to many appraisers and service professionals. You can get last minute early bird discounts until September 1, 2020 but even the full price is reasonable.

September General Meeting – Wednesday, September 16, 2020 @ 6:30pm

A mix of appraising and local history – Hosted Virtually on Zoom and Free

David Rowland is the President of Second Federal Savings and Loan Association and also the President of the Old York Road Historical Society.

David will speak to us about what he looks for in appraisals as President of Second Federal Savings and Loan Association and will share stories about Old York Road as President of its Historical Society.

Second Federal Savings and Loan Association of Philadelphia has been offering superior service since 1924. They are located at 1727 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, PA.

September Meeting Agenda

We note that we will start the Zoom sign-in at 6:30pm. Our guest speaker will start at 6:35pm.

Following the presentation by our guest speaker, we will have our Philadelphia ASA Board meeting.

We have allocated roughly 45-60 minutes for the special guest presentation and Q&A and 30 minutes for our board meeting. Board meetings are open to all ASA members and candidates and are a good way to learn about chapter activities and build relationships. Register here to receive a Zoom invite to our September meeting.

Other Upcoming Activities

Details for our November General Meeting, when we will hear about the regional advocacy work of 5th Square, and other upcoming seminars are on the Philadelphia ASA website. One seminar that may be of interest is A Team Approach to Purchase Price Allocation and Cost Segregation.

We will keep you updated on a USPAP update or real property classes that may occur in December as well as plans for 2021.

Submit News Items for the Website

If you have professional or appraisal related news or articles that you would like to have highlighted on the Philadelphia ASA website, please send us a note or links here.

As always, we welcome your involvement and suggestions on how we can better serve you.

We hope to see you in the coming months.

Best regards,

Walter O’Connell and the Philadelphia ASA Board