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President's Message
Victoria Doran, GRI |
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Greetings!
I am pleased to announce that we have our 12th Annual Golf Tournament coming up on July 21st at Alpine Country Club! Our Golf Chairs, Don Coletti, Karl Martone and Michael Pereira have been working diligently to ensure this year's tournament is a success! If you would like to sign up for a foursome or would like to be a sponsor of the tournament -- it is not too late! We have many opportunities for you to make a difference and add to the community service value of being a REALTOR® member!
During the month of June, we have had the opportunity to offer several professional development programs to our members. The outreach included a seminar on short sales and the prevention of foreclosure. These seminars, provided to both the public and REALTOR® members, were designed by Housing Network of RI to assist in stemming the tide of foreclosure in Rhode Island. I would like to recognize the efforts of Helen Iasimone, Director of Home Ownership, Housing Network, John Nimmo, the Assistant Director of Homeownership of Housing Network and Felicia Diaz, Homeownership Director of NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley for their tremendous effort. For a list of HUD Approved housing Counselors, please click here.
Mark your calendar for two important upcoming dates! We will host our Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at the Squantum Association in Riverside and our REALTOR®
Recognition Dinner will be held at the Atlantic Beach Club on Thursday, October 30, 2008. We will install our 2009 Officers and Directors at this event - so I hope you can join us!
In the meantime, enjoy a safe and happy Fourth of July!
Sincerely-
Victoria E. Doran
2008 President, GPBOR
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Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® Hosts 12th Annual Charity Golf Classic |
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When: Monday, July 21, 2008
Where: Alpine Country Club
251 Pippin Orchard Road
Cranston, RI 02921
Rain or Shine
Registration: 11:00 AM
Grilled Lunch: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Shotgun Start: 12:30 PM
Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM
Tournament Play: Best Ball of Foursome
Fees: $175.00 per Golfer/$700 per Foursome or $45 Dinner Only
Fee includes: grilled lunch buffet, golf cart, greens fees, awards dinner and a Super Ticket
Silent Auction ~ Great Prizes and Raffles
To register: please call the Board office at (401) 274-8383 or our members can now register online or make a donation by clicking here. You will be prompted to login with your REALTOR.org I.D. and password. |
| Technology Tip
From Michael Pereira
Chair, GPBOR Tech Committee |
Video Business Cards
CGI Communications, an Affiliate Member of our Board, has introduced a unique product that can set you apart from the competition! The Video Business Card or V-Card is a terrific way to put a personal spin on your client contact. Click here to see the card in action!
You can easily create and broadcast quality, high-impact video messages about yourself, your company, your listings and services including your logo, photo, and contact information!
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Three GPBOR Directors named as RI Association of REALTORS® Officers for 2009
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Local Board Leadership to take on Executive Committee Roles at RI Association of REALTORS®
The RIAR Nominating Committee has selected this fine group of local leaders to be a part of the 2009 RIAR Officer Candidates: Vicki Doran, a REALTOR® for 23 years, currently serves as the Board's 2008 President and is a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in East Providence. Vicki was selected as the candidate for Corporate Secretary. Karl Martone, a REALTOR® for 23 years who was the Board's 2004 President and currently serves as RIAR's Treasurer, was nominated to the Officer Position of First Vice President. Mr. Martone is a Broker Associate with RE/MAX Properties in Smithfield and was our 2006 REALTOR® of the Year. Michael Saccoccio, a REALTOR® for 26 years who served as the Board's 1997 and 2006 President, was selected as the candidate for Treasurer. Mr. Saccoccio is a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Warwick, was our 1998 REALTOR® of the Year and is a past President of the Cranston Chamber of Commerce.
The slate of Officers and Directors will be presented and voted upon at the RI Association of REALTORS® Annual Meeting and REALTOR® Recognition Dinner on October 30th.
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| NAR Restates its Percentage of Nondeductible Dues for 2008 |
Important Tax Notice for REALTORS®
Please note this change for your tax files about the deductibility of your National Association of REALTOR® dues, which total $80 for 2008. NAR recently restated the amount of its dues that are not deductible for this year because of a significant amount of new programming. The nondeductible dues portion will now be $25 (or 31%).
It was previously $18 (or 22%). Please attach this notice to your 2008 dues invoice as a record of this change.
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| We are Here for YOU! |
| Celebrating 101 Years of Excellence!
Save these Dates!
July 21, 2008 - Annual Charity Golf Classic
Alpine Country Club, Cranston, RI
September 17, 2008 - Annual Meeting and Luncheon, Riverside, RI
October 30, 2008 - State-wide REALTOR® Recognition Dinner
Atlantic Beach Club, Middletown, RI |
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We are here to provide you with quality professional service at the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®
(401) 274-8383
Michele Caprio, CEO
Suzanne Silva, CFO
Beth McSherry, Executive Administrator | |
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| State of the Nation's Housing ~ 2008 |
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The Joint Center for Housing Studies is Harvard University's center for information and research on housing in the
United States. The Joint Center analyzes the dynamic relationships between housing markets and economic,
demographic, and social trends, providing leaders in government, business, and the non-profit sector with the
knowledge needed to develop effective policies and strategies.
Established in 1959, the Joint Center is a collaborative unit affiliated with the Graduate School of Design and the
Kennedy School of Government. Through its rich array of research, education, and public outreach programs, the Joint
Center serves as a convener for informed discussion on a broad range of issues in the housing sector of the nation's
economy. In doing so, it educates business leaders, government officials, policy makers, and the public on critical and
emerging factors affecting housing and our communities. |
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The Greater Providence Awards Committee Announces: IMPORTANT CHANGES
TO 2008 CIRCLE OF SALES EXCELLENCE
CRITERIA |
For those interested in participating in the 2008 Circle of Sales Excellence Awards, please note that there have been several changes to the Circle of Sales Excellence Criteria for 2008. To view those changes, please click here. |
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| The Department of Business Regulation has moved! |
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The RI Department of Business Regulation has completed their move from Providence to Cranston. Their new address is:
DBR, Real Estate Division
1511 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, RI 02920
All forms and correspondence regarding real estate and appraisal licenses must be forwarded to this new address.
Please note that the new phone number is:
(401) 462-9500, ext 6.
We will miss our longtime colleague, Real Estate Administrator Val Voccio. Val is due to retire at the end of July. Her outstanding service to the Real Estate Community is to be recognized at our Annual Meeting and Luncheon on September 17, 2008 at the Squantum Association, Riverside.
www.dbr.state.ri.us |
| On Line Education Offered |
Why Wait?
Get Started on your Continuing Education for 2010!
Courses Include the Mandatory Code of Ethics Course to satisfy NAR's Quadrennial Requirement. |
For a list of DBR Approved courses click here. | |
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