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Member Recognitions
 John Peterson, Chairperson, accepted the award for the Forms and Contract Committee which was recognized as the 2013 Committee of the Year at the Annual Business Program and Installation held on September 11th. Ryan Sullivan received the "2013 Outstanding Individual of the Year" award for his involvement  as Chairperson of the RPAC Committee and for his commitment to train members on the new MLS system. Becky Thalhofer and the Lock Box Task Force Committee received Presidential Citations.
Congratulations to all of you! You are greatly appreciated. To view all of the photos from the event click on the "camera" icon located on the LAMPS Landing Page.
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2014 Leadership Team Installed
The election of officers closed on Tuesday, September 10th and the slate, as presented, was approved by the members of the Rockford Area REALTORS. The following individuals were installed as the 2014 Leadership Team at the Installation held on September 11th. Congratulations to all of you!
Jim Barbagallo- President
Ken Redeker- President-Elect
Alisa Patterson-Secretary-Treasurer
Board of Directors: Carmen Augelli, Sandy Basel, Larry Holen, Lori Reavis, Michelle Romano-Huber, Christi Steines, Shane VanSickle, Becky Thalhofer, and Tom Ewing
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Business Luncheon
 Wednesday, October 23rd It may be Fall but our city is blooming! On Wednesday, October 23rd Pat Zuroske, Capital Improvements Mgr. from the City of Rockford, and Gary Anderson, President-River District, will be the guest speakers of the Business Luncheon being held at Giovanni's. Attend this luncheon and learn about the city's 5-year infrastructure investment program that will transform our downtown into a prosperous social and economic engine for our area. Find out how these enhancements and development projects to our city will affect you and your real estate career. Read more or go to www.raarmls.com to register.
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Agent has Run-in With Thief
In July WSBTV in Dekalb Co., GA, a news segment aired in regards to a real estate agent's run-in with thieves stealing copper wiring from a house she was showing. It was the second time the agent has confronted thieves. As a real estate agent, you may be showing a lot more homes than normal that are vacant due to foreclosures. With September being National REALTOR Safety Month, this may be a good time to review your safety best practices.
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Quarterly Fee Due Date Reminder
Friendly Reminder- 4th Quarter MLS Fees are due on or before Tuesday, October 1st. Invoices can be paid online at www.raarmls.com under "Pay Invoice", by mail or in person at the Association. If a payment is received after the due date, a $50 late fee will be imposed.
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Deadline for Hardest Hit Program
If you have clients who may need help staying in their home, be sure  to share with them that September 30th is the last day Illinois homeowners can apply for the Illinois Hardest Hit Program. The Hardest Hit Program provides temporary financial assistance to qualifying distressed homeowners to help them keep their homes.
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Tighter Rules on Reverse Mortgages
Beginning September 30th, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will put more restrictions on reverse mortgages, including how much money homeowners can take out in the first year, The New York Times reports. Also read a news release from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Top of Page
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Illinois Continuing Education in Napa
November 4th & 5th
Are you going to the NAR Convention in San Francisco? If you plan on  going a day early you can take advantage of a 9-hour Illinois CE class being offered in Napa. The instructors will be Steve Bochenenk, IAR Chief Legal Counsel and Michael Oldenettel, IAR President. Click here for registration form.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
September 19
Combined Board of Directors-Giovanni's
11:30am
September 20
1:00 C&I & MLS Task Force
1:00 - 3:00pm
September 26
C&I Committee
3:00pm
EVENTS
September 19th
WCR Business After Hours
Big Al's-Giovanni's
5:00-7:00pm
September 21st
Walk For Terrie
Rockford Aviator's Stadium
September 26
HUD Training
9:30-10:30am
October 1
Quarterly Fee Due
October 1-3
IAR Conference
St. Charles
October 9th
WCR Annual Auction
Franchescos
October 23rd
Business Luncheon
Giovanni's
12:00-1:30pm
October 25th
CE-COR1650A
9:00am-12:00pm
CE-COR1649B
1:00-4:30pm
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