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Spotlight E-Newsletter - August 31, 2015  
THE MCAR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7,2015 FOR LABOR DAY!
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NJR� QUARTER CENTURY CLUB APPLICATION- DUE SEPT. 14
If you have been a member of NJR� for at least 25 years (need not be consecutive), you are eligible for the NJR� Quarter Century Club. For the NJR� Quarter Century Club application and requirements, click  here.
FREE REALTOR SAFETY WEBINAR SUMMIT - 9/9/2015
Don't miss the Webinar Summit which includes 4 webinars to keep you safe. Sign up at:  http://www.realtor.org/topics/realtor-safety/safety-webinars.
2.28% APY SAVINGS ACCOUNT RATE
The REALTORS� Federal Credit Union Youth Club Accounts earn high dividends for children age 0 to 17.  Take advantage of one of the benefits of being a REALTOR� and consider opening an account for a youth and they can earn 2.28% APY (subject to change) on the first $1,500.  For more information, go to https://www.realtorsfcu.org/rates/savings_and_checking_rates.html or print the flyer here. Open an account at https://www.realtorsfcu.org/youth_services.html.  Receive a gift too when opening a youth account.
COMMITTEE SELECTION FORM FOR 2016 DUE - 10/30
The Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� is seeking volunteers to serve on its 2016 committees.  If you wish to be considered for any committee/s, please submit the selection form by the deadline of October 30, 2015For the form, click  here .
WAYS TO COMPLETE THE
REALTOR� ETHICS TRAINING
Members can complete the REALTOR� Ethics Training for Cycle 4 (2013-2016) by the deadline of 12/31/2016 as required by the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� (MCAR) several ways. Some of the classes also are approved for continuing education (CE) credit as required by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC).  Click here for the UPDATED informational flyer or see three ethics sessions in this email for live classes.   
EARN CE AND COMPLETE REALTOR ETHICS TRAINING ON SEPTEMBER 18

Code of Ethics: Our Promise to Professionalism by Eileen Cahill

 
3 credits (1 Core and 2 Ethics) for 2015-2017 licensing cycle*

This program also satisfies the REALTOR� Ethics Training for Cycle 4 (2013-2016)

 

Two sessions available:
Friday, September 18, 2015

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

 

9:00am-12:00pm (8:30am check in)

MCAR - 779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 

$15 for members  

($25 for non-members).   

Pre- Registration Required. No Refunds. Registration Non-Transferable.   

 

To register for the above courses, go to www.middlesexrealtor.com and click on CE Member Registration.  

ONLINE CE CLASSES  

AT THE CE SHOP - SAVE 20% 

Visit middlesex.theceshop.com and click on NJ to start taking online NJREC CE classes.

Enter Promo Code: AUG20 receive 20% off your enrollment.  Expires 8/31/15. 
   
SEPT 11- BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
DON'T MISS IT! 
REGISTER FOR THE 2015 BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
CE CLASS | NETWORKING | LUNCH | AUCTION
All for $25.
 
Friday, September 11, 2015   -   10:00am - 3:00pm
Grand Marquis - 1550 Route 9 South, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
$25 for MCAR Members ($35 for non-members)
 
10:30 -11:30am: One Core Credit NJREC Continuing Education Class
Fiduciary Duties in Agency Relationship with Robert Melillo, Attorney at Law. Check-in at 10am.
11:30am: Business Card Exchange
A chance to exchange business cards with affiliates and fellow REALTORS�. Lunch is included.
1:00pm: RPAC Auction
A fun way to contribute to RPAC*. Make a $100 or more contribution at the auction and earn a credit on the NJR� Circle of Excellence Sales Award� prior to the deadline of October 2, 2015. 

Thank you to our Sponsors of the Business Card Exchange:   
Alex Cruz of TD Bank, Martin Grant of Gateway Funding, Shane Connor and Kaustuv Datta of Caliber Home Loans, Lisa Mathews of Gateway Mortgage Group, Nicole Perrone of Wells Fargo, Basement Waterproofing Solutions and Brian Prinsell of Homes and Land Magazine.   
 
To register go to www.middlesexrealtor.com and click on Business Card Exchange under Upcoming Events.   
SEPT 23 - MCAR HEALTH FAIR
CALL TODAY TO SIGN UP!

779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

10am-12pm

FOR MCAR MEMBERS ONLY

COMMUNITY MOBILE HEALTH SERVICE

  •  Cardio Package- Total Cholesterol, Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure*- FREE
  •  Derma Scan Screening for Facial Sun Damage (No appointment needed) - FREE

Fasting is not required. Results are kept confidential.

MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR ALL SERVICES ABOVE*

 

Additional Health Information to be Available:

  •  Melaleuca - Information Session at 11:30am
  •  Yoga Class by Sakula Yoga Studio at 10:30am - Registration Required
  •  Stroke and Diabetes literature
  •  REALTORS� Insurance information
  •  Kinder Pediatric Urgent Care

This health fair is open to all MCAR members.

 

To make an appointment for the Cardio Package or Yoga, contact Stefanie Lippi, Education and Program Coordinator, at 732-442-3400 or [email protected]. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment .

MURDER MYSTERY - $50 ON OCTOBER 1
COME ENJOY A DELICIOUS DINNER WHILE HELPING SOLVE A MYSTERY.

Thursday, October 1, 2015
5:00pm-8:00pm
Grand Marquis- 1550 Route 9 South, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
$50.00 per person (Investment to RPAC)
 
This event is a REALTOR� Political Action Committee (RPAC) Fundraiser. All proceeds from ticket sales are forwarded to RPAC. Members who purchase tickets will be credited as giving an RPAC contribution. The deadline to earn a credit on the NJR� Circle of Excellence Sales Award� by contributing $100 or more to RPAC is October 2, 2015. This is the perfect opportunity to make a contribution before the deadline.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Al Perez, Joseph Santangelo and Cathy Fernandes of Jersey Mortgage

To register go to www.middlesexrealtor.com and click on Murder Mystery under Upcoming Events.  

Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS� or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by RPAC of New Jersey to support state and local political candidates. Until RPAC of New Jersey reaches its RPAC goal, 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after RPAC of New Jersey reaches its RPAC goal it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates. 
SELLER REPRESENTATIVE SPECIALIST (SRS) - TWO DAYS
by Diane Disbrow
12 credits (6 Elective and 6 Ethics) for 2015-2017 licensing cycle*
 
The 2-day SRS Designation Course provides a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers in today's marketplace.
 
Thursday, October 8, 2015   and   Friday, October 9, 2015
8:30am-9:00am Registration & Coffee                                           
9:00am-5:00pm CE Course
MCAR Office - 779 Gornik Drive, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
$269 if registered by September 14, 2015
$279 for members ($304 for non - members)
Pre - Registration Required. Non - Transferable.
 
Refunds will be provided if notice is received at least 5 business days prior to the course and are subject to 50% cancellation fee.

To register go to, www.middlesexrealtor.com and click on SRS under Upcoming Events.  
MUGS FOR $15- RPAC Fundraiser
Contribute $15 to RPAC and receive a Keep Calm I'm A REALTOR� mug.
 
To order click here.  

Thank you to our sponsor Brian Prinsell of Homes & Land Magazine.  
  
Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS� or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by RPAC of New Jersey to support state and local political candidates. Until RPAC of New Jersey reaches its RPAC goal, 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after RPAC of New Jersey reaches its RPAC goal it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates.

MIDDLESEX COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS� MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� is to keep our diverse membership at the forefront of the
industry, to foster cooperation and enable our members to better serve the public through the promotion of the NAR Code of Ethics and the education of our members.  
To accomplish this mission, the Middlesex County Association of REALTORS� supports its members by providing them with the services and products they require to operate professionally.