| President's Message,
Libby Isaacson, ESRES, GRI | 
Dear Fellow REALTORS® and Affiliates,
The Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® has recently finished developing our 2010-2013 Strategic Plan.
This Strategic Plan will provide the guidance and direction the Board will follow to achieve our projected mission statement:
To Ensure the Professional Success of our Members.
We developed the plan based on four core areas of focus: Programs and Services, Volunteers, Technology and Leadership.
By honestly assessing our strengths and challenges, the participants addressed the needs of our members and the relevance of the Board's services and utility into the future.
I would like to acknowledge and thank the following REALTORS® who assisted in this endeavor:
Mary Baron; Michelle Cartwright; Sussy DeLeon; Vicki Doran; Richard Epstein
Sean Harrington; Ellen Kasle; Diana Kryston;
Bruce Lane; Mary Leahey; Ed Lannon;
Brenda Marchwicki; Sal Moio
Jo Anne Samborsky; Robert Scaralia;
Ann Shackford; Richard Shein and Christopher Wall
In the near future, the Board of Directors will be asked to ratify the work this group completed - and we will look forward to implementing the plan that was developed for you - our valued member.
Sincerely,
Libby
Libby Isaacson
2010 President GPBOR |
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Please Join Us... | |
Rhode Island Housing
Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®
Kent Washington Association of REALTORS®
Newport County Board of REALTORS®
Northern RI Board of REALTORS® and the
RI Commercial and Appraisal Board of REALTORS®
is pleased to present
'Show me the Money II'
Opening Remarks: Richard Godfrey
Executive Director, Rhode Island Housing
Program Overview: Cathleen Paniccia
Director of Homeownership Our topic will be FirstHomes 100 100 Things to Know....about
- 100% financing -100% local service -100% support for the life of the loan
Cost: Free!
DATE: May 19, 2010 TIME: 8:30 a.m. Registration
LOCATION: Radisson Airport Hotel
2081 Post Road, Warwick
To Register call Tammy Fisher at
(401) 457-1245 or GPBOR
at (401) 274-8383 |
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REALTOR® Code of Ethics | 
Know the Code
Duties to Clients and Customers
REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. REALTORS® shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. (Amended 1/90)
REALTORS®, in their real estate employment practices, shall not discriminate against any person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. (Amended 1/00)
Copyright National Association of REALTORS®. Reproduced with permission. |
| Government Affairs Update |  May Mid-Year Meetings May 10-14, 2010
Washington, DC
Once again, a group of Rhode Island REALTORS® will converge upon Washington D.C. to discuss our legislative agenda with our Congressional Delegation.
REALTOR® Issues: Affordable and Available Property Insurance; Expansion of the National Flood Insurance Program and Natural Disaster Relief; Strengthening FHA - and expanding loan limits in high cost areas. The complete talking points can be viewed here. These topics are all applicable to the challenges Rhode Islanders are facing today.
Members of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® will have the opportunity to attend the 2010 Economic Forum, participate in mid-year governance meetings and take part in the REALTOR® Trade Show. |
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Code of Ethics Training | |
Join Dean deTonnancourt as he takes you through the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and offers helpful insight on real estate practices that will keep you on the right track!
The course will be offered at the Board Office on
Friday, May 21
9:00 AM - Noon
Registration: $30 for members or $40 for non-members (includes course, materials and 3 RI DBR Approved CEUs toward your 2010 real estate license renewal).
Here's what people are saying about the class:
"Great Class!"
"Informative Instructor"
"Really kept my interest"
"Good Job!"
To Register: call the Board office at
(401) 274-8383 or click hereand be prepared to register
with your REALTOR.org
User Name and Password.
Convenient metered
on-street parking
is available. |
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Gallery Night in Providence! |
Plan to join us on
May 20, 2010
for a special evening of
Art and Networking at
333 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI.
Don't miss a special showing of the work of Sally-Ann Martone!
Signature Properties is pleased to host members of GPBOR at this unique condo development - located in the heart of Federal Hill! Several units are left so meet us for networking between
5:30 PM and 7:30 PM! Complimentary refreshments wine and cheese.
Start at 333 Atwells and stroll the Avenue to the nearby art galleries. Participants include:
Chabot Fine Art Gallery
Gallery 17 Peck Gallery Z
Royal Gallery
Special Raffle drawing - 7:30 PM at 333 Atwells! |
Insurance for Professionals
The Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency is a national leader in providing Errors & Omissions insurance to Real Estate Agents & Brokers and Appraisers. With over 60 years of experience, we offer cost-effective insurance plans for Residential and Commercial Real Estate businesses, as well as E&O plans for Residential and Commercial Appraisers, Home Inspectors, Property Managers, Mortgage Brokers, Title Agents, Attorneys and more. The Landy Agency is affiliated with professional associations throughout the United States, and we are proud to serve the members of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®.
Coverage is available for firms of all sizes, and visit us at www.landy.com for information and on-line applications, or contact John Torvi at 781-292-5417 or johnt@landy.com for personalized assistance. | |  |
National Association of REALTORS® Annual Convention Registration Now Open!
November 3-8, 2010
Join your fellow REALTORS® in New Orleans for over 125 education sessions, the largest real estate expo and networking opportunities!
Click here for more information
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The Young Professionals Network is pleased to announce the upcoming Happy Hour with the RI Chapter of YPN:
May 6, 2010
6 p.m. at Kartabar
284 Thayer Street
Providence
Cash Bar Event
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| Save the Date | Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence since 1907!
May 6, 2010
Appreciation Night
Cafe Nuovo
One Citizens Plaza
Providence, RI
6 PM - 9 PM
May 10 - 14, 2010
Mid Year Meetings
Washington, DC
May 20, 2010
Gallery Night
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
333 Atwells Avenue
Providence, RI | |
We are here to provide you with the highest quality professional services at the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®. Contact us at:
(401) 274-8383
Michele Caprio, CEO
Suzanne Silva, CFO
Beth McSherry, Executive Administrator
Keep us up-to-date with your email address... so we can keep you up-to-date! |
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