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Your Internal News Broadcast
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RAR Business Luncheon CSI Rockford
Tuesday, April 19th
The Rockford Area REALTORS Business luncheon is being held on Tuesday, April 19th at Giovanni's Restaurant and the guest speaker will be Interim Chief of Police Patrick Hoey. If you want to know what the City of Rockford Police Department is doing to create safer streets in our community and how you can be an integral part in the success of their initiatives this is an event you will not want to miss. Newly hired Chief of Police, Daniel O'Shea, will be introduced, as well as the 2016 REALTOR of the Year. Register today! Go to https://raar.getlamps.net/
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Thanks for Making a Deal
This year's Annual RPAC Fundraiser, held on March 23rd,  was successful in raising $12,987 for RPAC. A huge thank you to all of those who participated. As always the National Association of REALTORS has a full agenda for 2016 legislative initiatives. Find out what they are by clicking here. See short video of event below and to see all the photos from the event click here.
If you missed the auction and would still like to boost your RPAC contribution level, and help your Association meet its goals, it is not too late. The Illinois Association of REALTORS is hosting an online auction.The online auction closes on April 15th!
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Three-Peat for RAR
All Star Award for 2015
The Rockford Area REALTORS received the "All Star Award" for the third consecutive year in a row. The communication vendor used by your Association, Constant Contact, recognizes a very select group of their 5 million  customers. Only 10% of their customers receive this annual award and of those that receive it, only 53% are multiple-year recipients. To receive the award, specific criteria needs to be met that demonstrates exemplary engagement with the organization's audience. Award recipients enjoy exclusive events, offers and get first access and sneak peeks at new products and features and sometimes promotion opportunities.
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Airport Facilities Tour
Thursday, May 12 - 3:00 - 5:00 pm
There are a lot of things going on out at our airport. Find out what they  are and the benefits available for businesses wanting to move to that area by taking a private tour on Thursday, May 12th. The event will begin with a short symposium/reception in the auditorium with snacks followed by a bus tour to the MRO building and the cargo facility. You must register for this limited space event. Go to https://raar.getlamps.net/
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Hot Topic Series
New Housing Benefit for Veterans
On Monday, April 11, Jeff Metheny, Veteran Service Officer, will be speaking at the Hot Topic Session being held at the Association Meeting Facility from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. Effective January 2016, there was an amendment to SB107 which now allows veterans to receive up to a full property tax exemption based on service connected disabilities. Partial exemptions are available for service connected disabilities of 70% or less. Registration not required but welcomed. https://raar.getlamps.net/
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License Renewal Checklist
The deadline to renew your Broker license is April 30th. This comprehensive Broker Renewal Checklist will guide you in finishing up the necessary steps. If you need to complete just one or two more classes, your IAR/RAR school has many homestudy courses for your convenience. Call 815-395-6776 or stop in at your Association. For more information click here. Supporting your school keeps money in your pocket!
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RPS 205 and Alignment Rockford
Awarded Grant for 2 Years
The Joyce Foundation has chosen Rockford as one of four communities for a new regional partnership aimed at expanding high quality college and career pathways. Rockford will become part of the Great Lakes College and Career Pathways Partnership. Alignment Rockford and Rockford Public Schools will be awarded $400,000 over two years. The Rockford Area REALTORS has been a proud supporter of Alignment Rockford and its initiatives. Read more in this news release.
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One Day Codes
The implementation process of Sentrilock One Day Codes is progressing. The MLS/&CIE Policy and Usage Agreement documents are currently being revised. Stay tuned to future communications in regards to further details and a "Go-Live" date.
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Celebrating Earth Week
New NAR Green Designation Course Options
Earth Day will soon be upon us. What better way to celebrate the spirit of "green" then to take the newly structured NAR Green Designation Course. This designation provides advanced training in green building and sustainable business practices so that you can seek out, understand, and market properties with green features. To learn more, click here. Some feel this should be "mandatory for all REALTORS."
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Member Updates
Brokers Dropped Barbara Laswell, Dickerson & Nieman Melinda Pekofske, Re/Max of Rock Valley Thresa Yapp, Dickerson & Nieman Tanya Boardman, C-21 Affiliated Frank Karth, Frank Karth & Associates Barbara Fry, Dickerson & Nieman Jennifer Choi, BHHS Crosby Starck T. Ryan Fitzgerald, Spring Creek Brokerage Group Nathan Bryant, Spring Creek Brokerage Group
Transfers Mark St. John, Dickerson & Nieman- Roscoe
Offices Dropped Frank Karth & Associates
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April 7
Education Committee 10:00 am
April 12
Governmental Affairs Committee 2:00 pm
April 18
YPN Council
10:00 am
April 21
Board of Directors
9:00 am
May 4
Communication Committee
1:30 pm
April 11 Hot Topic Series New Veteran Benefit 1:30- 2:30 pm
April 15 DR Meeting 9:00 am
April 19 RAR Business Luncheon Giovanni's Meet the New Chief 12:00 - 1:15 pm
April 20 WCR Business Luncheon Nicholas Conservatory 12:00 - 1:00 pm
May 12 Airport Facilities Tour 3:00 - 5:00 pm
June 2 UW Health Sports Factory Full Completion Tour 3:00 - 4:00 pm
June 16
2nd Annual Epic Water Battle
July 18 Annual Golf Outing "Christmas in July"
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