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Your Internal News Broadcast
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Managing Brokers Class Monday and Tuesday, September 8th & 9th
There is still room in the Managing Broker class being held on Monday and Tuesday, September 8th & 9th, being taught by Lynn  Madison. All Managing Brokers will need to complete the two-day Broker Management Course before they renew by April 30th of 2015. Beat the rush and get your requirement out of the way - sign up today! Lunch is being provided both days by US Bank. See the attached Broker Management Registration Form for more information or to register go to the Calendar of Events at raarmls.com.
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School is in Session
Where's My Lunchbox?
As of this writing, most of the schools are back in session. Just a friendly reminder to be cautious of  school children as you are out in the community conducting business. Your Association support program, Pathways, can help you and your family with School Readiness. Check out their August Support Program.
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Get in the Game
Win $1,000!
To help members reach their RPAC goals, IAR is offering a $1,000 Cash Raffle now through September 6, until 1:30pm. Click here to enter raffle for $20 for each entry. 
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The Rockford Area REALTORS YPN Council has been formulated and they are off and running. Brad Shields, Chairperson, and Tyler Ragan, Vice-Chair, attended the NAR YPN Retreat in Chicago this week. (See group photo on side bar) The YPN produces leaders and the retreat certainly reflected on that. The group engaged in a full-day workshop on how to run stronger networks and build better real estate businesses. The Council will be hosting the Alignment Academy Expo Real Estate booth on September 16th to educate freshman students about real estate careers.
Watch for future mailings regarding the YPN Kick-Off event.
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Keep Calm
There are Ways to Stay Cool and Save
This week will continue to offer challenges to stay cool. There are  rebates available for central air conditioning and weatherization that just might be the answer for you.
With threats of energy costs increasing in the near future, it may be wise to review your home living routine as well. ComEd offers a great tip sheet on ways to conserve energy.
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New HUD Secretary
Live Webcast- August 26
FHA remains a critical source of financing, and NAR is working with HUD to resolve access and affordability issues. Participate in a Q&A with new HUD Secretary Julian Castro and NAR President Steve Brown via live webcast on Tuesday, August 26, 3:00pm central time. Make sure your FHA concerns are addressed. Registration is limited to 5,000. Register Now.
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Net Neutrality
Will Your Company Be Able to Afford the "Fast Lane"?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a rule that could create "fast" and "slow" lanes on the Internet, potentially affecting the quality of consumers' experience on real estate websites. Melanie Wyne, of NAR Government Affairs, sits down with two experts on net neutrality to talk about why the changes being contemplated could be harmful to members' businesses. Click here to get a better understanding of what is currently being discussed behind the scenes regarding this topic.
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September 
National Courtesy Month - Pay It Forward
September is soon approaching, and since it will be National Courtesy Month, it may be a good time to review the spirit of etiquette when conducting business in the real estate industry.
NAR produced this 10 minute video, called A Pathway to Professional Conduct, which highlights some things to remember when showing property and ways of extending courtesy to your business peers and customers.
Although not all inclusive, this Pathways to Professionalism List, can certainly give some guidance of etiquette.
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Member Updates
BROKERS
Dropped: Donna Cadarian, Gambino
Transfers: Ron Newman, Pioneer Real Estate;
Brad Marinelli, D&N, Roscoe;
Don Erdmann, Re/Max Property Source
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GRI Scholarship Deadline
October 1
Do you plan on attending the Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI)? If not, this might be an incentive. The Rich Port Scholarship offers up to $500, for licensed real estate agents in Illinois, to attend the Institute. The application deadline is October 1st. Click here to download an application.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
September 2
YPN Council
9:00am
September 3 WCR Governing Board 2:00pm
September 9 Governmental Affairs 2:00pm
September 11 CIE Committee 3:00pm
September 18 Education Committee
2:00pm
EVENTS
September 1 Association Closed
September 8 & 9
Managing Broker Class
September 16
Academy Expo
BMO Harris Bank Center
8:00am - 3:00pm
September 25
Annual Program
and Installation
Tebala Shrine Center
5:00 - 8:00pm
"Harmonizing Your Life With a
October 16 & 17 Leadership Retreat Lake Geneva November 5-10 NAR Annual Conference New Orleans
November 17 CE-COR1606B 9:00am CE- RB715- 1:00pm
December 11 Holiday Open House
January 8 & 9 2-Day Broker Management
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Rockford Area REALTORS
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Rockford, IL 61106
(815)395-6776
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