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Don't Be an Absentee This Year!
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Have you made your fair share RPAC contribution this year? Look forward to seeing you on April 9th at Tebala Shrine Center for the Midway Madness: An RPAC Carnival.
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Last Chance for Broker Post License Webinar Series
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RAR Business Luncheon
Thursday, May 1st
The Rockford area REALTORS will be hosting a business luncheon on Thursday, May 1st at Franchesco's Restaurant. Mike Schablaske, Executive Director of Transform Rockford, will be the  guest speaker. The Rockford Area REALTORS supports the Transform Rockford initiative and it is important that its members understand the process. This is your opportunity to provide insight, input, and commitment to this transformational endeavor. This is one business event that you won't want to miss! To register go to raarmls.com. (Your RAR/LAMPS landing page can also be accessed through Paragon on the Resources Tab)
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Leadership Team Travels to Springfield
Hundreds of REALTORS® made the journey to Springfield for the annual lobby day which included a legislative issues briefing,
 lunch, meetings with legislators, and a reception for REALTORS® and legislators. The Rockford Area REALTORS leadership team and several of its members participated in the two-day event which included the Housing Conference on Monday March 31st and Capitol Conference on Tuesday, April 1st. The real estate industry has a very strong voice at Capitol Hill when it comes to protecting the rights of private property owners.
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GOVERNOR PROPOSES REBATE
During his state budget address on March 26th, Gov. Quinn said he wants to provide every homeowner in Illinois with an annual $500 Property Tax Rebate. He's also asking lawmakers to make the 2011 tax increase permanent. Read more.
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Google Universe Bootcamp
Tuesday, April 22nd
The Rockford Area REALTORS has invited G. William James back to Rockford to host an in-depth 6-hour session on the Google Universe, which has expanded beyond the galaxy. On Tuesday,  April 22nd, members will be treated to his expert knowledge on everything from beginning to end in regards to Google and its vast tools. To register go to the Calendar of Events at raarmls.com
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Hot Topic Series
Prairie State Legal
Thursday, April 24th
On Thursday, April 24th, Attorney Andrea J. (AJ) Young will be the guest at the April Hot Topic Session. Often times the customers of REALTORS could benefit from the services of Prairie State Legal and this would be your opportunity to learn how you can be the source of the source. Get a better understanding of the fair housing testing process used in the housing industry. Read more.
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Problems with Viewing E-mails
For those of you who may be experiencing problems viewing some of our e-mail communications, here are a few tips to help resolve this issue. 1. Always, always, always remember to diligently clear your cache/cookies on whatever internet browser you are using. This is a basic computer maintenance necessity. 2. Try using a different internet browser. What works in Firefox, doesn't always work in Internet Explorer, and likewise with Chrome. 4. Keep your browsers updated using the latest versions. 3. And last but not least, our e-mails will include a link at the top that says, "If you are having problems viewing.....click here."
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Broker Drops: Harold Hughes, Hughes Appraisal, Lisa Johnson, Keller Williams Signature, Ryan Spiess, United Realty, Jennifer Chance, C-21 Affiliated, Debra Rogers, Gambino, Karen Anderson, Gambino, JoAnn Riedel, Prudential Crosby Starck.
Broker Transfers: Mary Jo Collins, Prudential Crosby Starck
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Just a reminder if you are unable to access raarmls.com you can still get to the Paragon site by going to raarmls.paragonrels.com.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
April 3
Affordable/Fair Housing
4:00pm
April 4
MLS Committee
2-5:00pm
April 9 WCR Governing Board 11:00-12:00pm
April 8 Governmental Affairs 2:00pm
April 15
Communication Comm
1:00pm
April 16
Education Committee
2:00pm
April 23
Member Services
1:30pm
April 24
Commercial Information Exchange
3:00pm
EVENTS
April 9
Midway Madness
An RPAC Carnival
Tebala- 5:00-9:30pm
April 11
CE- COR1614A
9:00am-12pm
RB718
1:00-4:00pm
Lynn Madison
April 17th
Board of Director
2:00pm
April 18th
Association Closed at Noon
Good Friday
April 22nd
Google Universe Boot Camp
9:00 am- 4:00pm
April 24th
Hot Topic Series
"Getting to Know Prairie Legal"
1:30-2:30pm
May 1st
RAR Business Luncheon
Franchescos
12:00-1:00pm
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June 3
Federal Reserve Economic Update Business Luncheon
Giovanni's Restaurant
12:00pm
July 21st
Annual Golf Outing
Rockford Country Club
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