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Greetings!

 

 

It's that time of year again, when we begin the process for the election of the Board of Directors. There are 5 seats open in this years election.

 

This is YOUR Association! If you are interested in being an instrumental part in the guiding direction of this great Association, you are encouraged to submit an application by May 17. 

 

Please see the official notice below from our Secretary, Elyece Miller.

 

Seats are also available for the nominating committee. Both forms are attached below.

 

                             The RAFV 500              

    

  
 
A great race was had by ALL at the RPAC 500 Auction Luncheon last Friday. Special thanks to the RPAC Committee for coordinating this great event. Thank you to everyone who donated auction items.

Barbara Schori, Schori Real Estate
Peggy Brown, Sevenoaks Realty
Laura Strong, Keller Williams Fox Valley
Elyece Miller, Royal Real Estate of IL
Teresa Keenan, Stone Tower Properties
Hank Erwin, RE/MAX Excels
Ron Ewing, RE/MAX Horizon
Jeff & Julie Kellenberger, Preferred Homes Realty
Joy Baez, Prudential Starck REALTORS
Tim Binning, RE/MAX All Pro
Bobbie Gerbrecht, RE/MAX Great American North
Christopher Tenggren, RE/MAX Great American North
Larry Hines, RE/MAX Horizon
Donna McQuade, Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell Geneva
Jack & Marsha Wallace, Fox Valley Real Estate
Lori Linkimer, Prudential Starck REALTORS
Rita Fries McNatt, The Real Estate Book
Teresa Haish, Chicago Title
REALTOR Association of the Fox Valley, Inc.

Congratulations to the final winner of the RAFV 500 Race, Carlos Villalon, First Centennial Mortgage!!
 

Congratulations to Bobbie Gerbrecht, RE/MAX Great American North for winning the $250.00 gift card drawing for being a participant of the RPAC Closing Club and being present at the auction.

Congratulations to Joe Sachen, Sachen Realty for winning a catered luncheon for his office - the office has reached 100% of the $20 Fair Share Campaign. 
                             Featured Events               

Last Chance to sign up - Event this Wednesday

 

May 15 Lunch & Learn -  Hosted by Mike Fair of the Illinois Academy of Real Estate
William O'Donnell is a REALTOR, CE Instructor and Trainer will discuss as agents enter the real estate business, they are bombarded with training. The thing that they are not taught is what we like to call "Real Estate Etiquette". All the unwritten rules and how they need to interact with their peers that will define their reputation and professionalism within the real estate community. 



June 19 Lunch & Learn - Hosted by Donna Amburgey of Amburgey & Associates

Oh Oh - The Condo Association isn't FHA Certified...Now What???

Picnic BBQ Lunch provided - Brand New Mobile Eatery

 


Please Note

From:  Elyece Miller, Secretary

 

RE:     Nominating Committee

 

Per the Bylaws of the REALTORŪ Association of the Fox Valley Inc. Article XI. Section 5(b):

 

"No later than three months prior to the annual election, the Secretary shall request that the membership submit names to the Secretary of persons who wish to be considered for the Nominating Committee.  No later than two months before the annual election, a Nominating Committee will be appointed by the Board of Directors, comprised of not more than eleven (11) nor less than eight (8) REALTORŪ members of which no more than two may be past presidents and no more than two of whom are currently serving on the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors shall name the chairman.  All Committee members shall be REALTORŪ members.  All members of the Committee shall be in good standing with the Association and meet recommended guidelines as established by the Board of Directors.  If appointed to the Committee, mandatory attendance is required.  If for some reason a member is unable to attend any meeting of the Nominating Committee where candidate interviews are conducted, that member will be removed from the Committee.  All terms will be for one year.  Vacancies in the Committee occurring before the Committee's first meeting may be filled by the Board of Directors".

 

 

If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee please download the form here

If you are interested in submitting your Application for the Board of Directors download the form here.

Mark Your Calendar
May 15-               Lunch & Learn at RAFV office
May 20 -              Dues are Due!
May 21 -              Board of Directors Meeting 
May 27-               RAFV Office Closed for Memorial Day
June 3-                Contracts & Forms Committee Meeting
June 3-                Affiliate Committee Meeting
June 4-                Technology & Communications Committee Meeting
June 11-              Past Presidents Luncheon
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Check out our NEW Affiliate Flyer Board on the front page of the website for exclusive member offers from our Affiliates.

 

Check out our Community Involvement and  Announcement page of the website for information on upcoming events and announcements from our members. 

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If you have an upcoming event, have an announcement to make or are marking a milestone,  let us know! Send a brief description and a flyer, if available, to Jennifer Deutsch at jenniferd@rafv.com and we will post it to our website.                                 

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