Stirling Properties’ Lewis Stirling to Serve on ICSC Committee
COVINGTON, Louisiana – (December 2, 2010) Lewis Stirling, Executive Vice President and Partner of Stirling Properties, was appointed by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Board of Trustees to serve on their Certified Shopping Center Manager (CSM) Admissions and Governing Committee. The appointment is for an initial term of three years commencing on January 1, 2011 with the transition into the committee taking place during the New York National Conference held at the ICSC Headquarters in New York, NY next week on December 9th.
Mr. Stirling was selected to be a member of the CSM Admissions and Governing Committee for his experience, leadership and dedication. As one of the committee members, he is responsible for the CSM certifications’ global success throughout the real estate industry. The committee’s objectives are to oversee exam specifications and curriculum, identify and track trends that impact the practice of management professionals, and provide opportunities for recruitment, retention, and networking as they relate to CSMs. Mr. Stirling will achieve these objectives through the support of ISCS staff and local area CSM Admissions and Governing Sub-Committees.
“With the confidence of the Trustees, I look forward to helping enhance the CSM certification for the long term,” said Mr. Stirling. “Serving alongside other inspired leaders who all share the same vision and passion is an honor I gladly accept.”
Stirling Properties Golf Tournament Raises Money for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
COVINGTON, Louisiana —- (October 21, 2010) Stirling Properties 10th Annual Stirling Invitational Golf Tournament raised $10,200 for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. The scramble-style golf tournament hosted by Stirling Properties was held on Monday at the University Club, in Baton Rouge where generous contributions from sponsors and golfers helped to make the event a success. Grady Brame, Stirling Properties Executive Vice President and Partner, presented the donation to Richard Lipsey, Immediate Past Chairman for the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Board of Directors, during an awards celebration following the tournament.
“Stirling Properties has been able to make over $70,000 in charitable contributions to various organizations over the past 10 years with Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center being the charitable recipient in the majority of the tournament proceeds,” said Mr. Brame. “Since 2004, $56,200 has been donated to the center in support of their cancer research and care-giving efforts. We are honored to give back to an organization that so positively impacts our region and look forward to continued support of their mission.”