In This
Issue:
·2008 Golf Outing
·Dues Waiver - Do You
Qualify?
·Ohio Heroes Program
·Housing & Economic
Recovery Act of 2008
·2008 Trade Fair Speaker
Jackie Leavenworth
·RPAC Chinese Auction
WINNERS!
·2009 Officer/Director
Candidates
·BOD Action
·Education
·Coming Events
·In Sympathy
·Read It & Reap
·Welcome New Members
·QUIZ
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President
Eric Caspary
President-Elect
David Klacik
Treasurer
Gwen Bush
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Nancy Cuffle
Jennifer Hanigosky
Ray Knight
Dawn Kuhn
Debbie Parisi
Carolyne Toth
Dom Vechiarelli
Bob Weily
Joan Zarlenga
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Terri Hoon, CRIS President
Ray Knight
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Funmi Olarewaju
Judy Whittenberger
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Kathy Carroll
Eric Caspary
Jerri Florio
Terri Hoon, CRIS President
David Klacik
Tom Williams, OAR DVP
Joan Zarlenga
Joe Zidian, At Large
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Gwen Bush
Larry Jordan
Dawn Kuhn
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The Official
Newsletter of the Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS®
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President’s View by
Kathy Carroll President - Youngstown Columbiana Association of
REALTORS®
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Hey guys, we’ve got some business going on!
Isn’t it a great feeling to have the GM crowd come to town and give us all a
much needed (and deserved) shot in the arm!
No matter which firm you work for, the effects of this influx of
buyers has touched us all and that is a very good thing! It’s great to see some positive press for the Mahoning Valley!
On a more personal note, I have recently lost someone very close to me, my stepdaughter,
Jennifer Carroll Kirr.
Her passing was sudden and tragic and sad, especially for her husband, Hans and her two wonderful children, Jessica and Jack.
Her passing reminded me of one of the best President’s columns I have ever read.
It was one written by 2005 President Terri Hoon and it dealt with taking the time to keep in touch with friends and family.
I do not have that column in front of me as I write this so I will have to paraphrase her thoughts.
We all get so busy with our everyday lives and the demands placed on us that we don’t take the time we should to keep in touch with and involved in the lives and needs of the special people we know.
How long does it take to call a relative or friend? How hard can it be to schedule a lunch date with someone you haven’t seen for awhile?
Be spontaneous! Call someone who’s been on your mind and invite them to meet you for coffee.
It doesn’t have to be an all day thing, just half an hour can mean a reconnect that will be much more valuable than any real estate deal could ever hope to be.
We all have tragedy in our lives. It’s part of the human experience, but if we keep in touch with our special friends and family, we won’t have regrets.
Instead we’ll have good memories and funny stories to tell.
Think about someone you’ve been meaning to call...and do it!
Blue Skies!
Statements of fact and
opinion are the opinions of the authors and do not imply an
endorsement on the part of the “Mahoning Valley REALTOR®,”
its editorial staff or the association.
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DUES DEADLINE IS DECEMBER
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PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES
November 1st - Dues notices sent to members.
December 1st - DEADLINE FOR DUES PAYMENT!
December 2nd - LATE FEE OF $50.00 APPLIED!
December 2nd Certified letter mailed to each "Designated Broker" listing unpaid agents, stating the
Association services will be suspended for those agents if dues are not received by the Association by December 10th.
December 11th Association services automatically suspended for any agent with unpaid dues. Services,
including MLS, will suspend to the company with any broker who has unpaid dues.
January 2nd (OR THE FIRST DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY) Certified letter sent to each "Designated Broker"
with any unpaid agents stating that termination of the agent(s) will be voted on
three one, eight two two one at the January
Board of Directors meeting. Upon termination, broker and/or agent would need to reapply for
association membership, pay application fee and be approved by the Board of Directors.
OUR GOAL IS TO COLLECT DUES IN A TIMELY MANNER, NOT TO SUSPEND SERVICES TO MEMBERS.
DON'T FORGET TO PAY YOUR DUES BY DECEMBER 1ST
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2008 Annual Golf Outing
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Years In The Business… Do You Qualify for Dues Waiver?
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Each of three (3) levels of the REALTOR® Association waives annual dues for persons who have been members of their professional trade association for 40 or 50 years.
Do you qualify?
The Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS® Senior Membership:
Local dues are waived for any person with 40 years of active membership in the Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS®. Applicant must have 40 years of membership at time of annual payment for the current dues year and provide documentation that would provide reasonable substantiation of 40 years’ membership.
OHIO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
State dues are waived for any person who has held membership in the Ohio Association of REALTORS®, for a cumulative period of 50 years with no age limit. Applicant should provide reasonable, substantiation of 50 years’ membership.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Any person who has held membership in NAR for a cumulative period of 40 years in one or more
Associations of REALTORS® (no age limit) is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status. Upon approval by the Board of Directors of THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, no further payment of dues is necessary to NAR by the membership association of which the REALTOR® Emeritus is a member. The dues waiver does not take affect until the following “dues season”. For example: members approved Emeritus at the Midyear or Annual NAR meetings in 2008 would have their dues waived starting in 2009 since dues are due and owed by the local associations as of January 1 of each year. A standard certification form (provided by NAR) is necessary to begin the approval process for a REALTOR® Emeritus candidate, which is to be filled out by the local association. Any available documentation that would provide reasonable substantiation of 40 years’ membership should be attached to the form.
The packet containing the certification and 40-year REALTOR® Emeritus pin will be sent to the association to present to their member(s). NOTE: October 17, 2008 is the DEADLINE for receipt by NAR of completed certification forms and supporting documents for approval by the NAR Board of Directors at their 2008 Annual Conference & Expo held in Orlando, Florida. Any applications received after October 17, 2008 will be sent to NAR for approval in 2009 with member(s) not being eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status until 2010.
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Ohio Heroes work hard every day in critical
jobs to make a difference in our lives. The Ohio Housing
Finance Agency (OHFA) is proud to offer a 30-year,
fixed-rate mortgage to full-time employees in the following
professions:
- Active Military
- Emergency Medical Technicians
- Firefighters
- Healthcare Workers
- Military Veterans
- Paramedics
- Police Officers
- Teachers
Loans through the Ohio Heroes Program will
be at a quarter percent below OHFA’s First-Time Homebuyer
Program rates. The borrowers must meet OHFA’s standard
mortgage guidelines, which provide low, competitive mortgage
rates through conventional loans or FHA, VA and USDA-RD
government loans.
To learn more about the Ohio Heroes Program,
call toll free at 1-888-362-6432.
LOANS ARE AVAILABLE
ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS
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The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is an Equal Opportunity
Housing entity. Loans are available on a fair and equal
basis regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial
status, national origin, military status,
disability or ancestry.
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President Bush Signs Housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008
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President Bush Signed the Housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HR
3221) into Law on July 30, 2008!
The new first time homebuyer tax credit goes into effect immediately!!!!!
This tax credit is intended to convert "Just Looking, Thanks" browsers into purchasers.
This provision should prove to be of great benefit to REALTORS®, their clients and to
communities!
HOWEVER, THIS HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT IS A TEMPORARY MEASURE THAT WILL EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2009!!
The chart below outlines the basic features of the new credit.
In the coming days NAR will post a Q&A document on realtor.org that will describe
the operation of the credit more fully! Summaries of all the tax provisions of HR
3221 will also be posted on NAR's two nine four nine nine seven site.
Additionally, NAR's Research Department is also preparing a brochure that REALTORS®
can provide to their clients.
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Seeing is
believing! Visit www.TourTheNewREALTOR.com
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NAR and REALTOR.com®
are teaming up to bring REALTORS® a new, expanded set of online
tools. Soon your listings will include interactive maps,
detailed neighborhood and school reports, home value comparisons,
more photos and even blogs.
Buyers will even be able to access listings right on their cell
phones using
REALTOR.com® Mobile.
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And to top
it off, these features are all free!
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You read that right.
These features and more will be available to every REALTOR® through
REALTOR.com®. Leverage your benefits and generate even more
business with new premium services! Call 1-800-246-1901 to
learn more.
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2008 Trade Fair Speaker Jackie Leavenworth
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Jackie Leavenworth, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI is from the Cleveland, Ohio area and was licensed in 1984. She quickly became her company's top producer and was constantly asked to share the secrets of her success. In 1988, still selling real estate, Jackie began developing and delivering many courses for the OHIO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, local boards and real estate companies as well as teaching the GRI and ABR designations. In addition to Jackie's successful sales career, she also managed an office for a large regional firm in Ohio and became the Education Director for Smythe Cramer Co. In that role, Jackie designed, developed and delivered timely topics to more than 1,000 agents. Her courses ranged from newly licensed skill development to advanced skill enhancement for the top agents in the company. Jackie also trained and recruited managers for the company. Smythe Cramer honored Jackie with a one-of-a-kind award which read: "In recognition of extraordinary professional achievements which have significantly contributed to the educational advancement, stability and reputation of the company." That award is one of Jackie's most cherished career accomplishments.
Married to a real estate broker, Jackie remains very much involved and exposed to day-today real estate issues. She is the owner of "Jackie Leavenworth Seminars," a real estate coach to agents around the United States and has worked her way up to the prestigious title of Senior CRS Instructor. Developing and delivering quality programs that are not the "same old thing" is Jackie's specialty. She is consistently on the line-up for state convention programs and has held the honor of being named both "Realtor of the Year" and "Instructor of the Year."
Jackie is known as the "Real Estate Whisperer" because of her communication skills, dialogue and her mastery of the DISC behavioral patterns. Real estate is Jackie's passion… Enhancing peoples' lives is her purpose.
Jackie's humorous, comfortable and engaging style will awaken the inner you to strive for behavioral change that will make a difference. Why go along with the crowd when you can enjoy finding your individual points of difference and pathways to excellence that will create a great life, not just a living!
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2008 RPAC Chinese Auction WINNERS!
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Winners:
1 week in Florida at a Ft. Myers Condo
WINNER Annette Giles (Jerri Florio's Daughter, Coldwell
Banker)
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3 Thirty Second Spots on Real Estate Showcase TV
WINNER Lorie Kollar, Burgan Real Estate
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$300 in Sheetz Gasoline Cards
WINNER Tammi Bartolone, D'Amico Agency
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Lottery Ticket Tree - $150 in Tickets Donated by
Associated
Federal Abstract & Escrow
WINNER Judy Bartholomy - Dial One realty
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Flip Digital Video Camera
WINNER Jim Grantz, Edward J. Lewis, Inc.
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Garmin
Talking GPS & Certificate for Car Detailing by
Rick's Custom Polishing
WINNER Nancy Cuffle, RE/MAX Valley Real Estate
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Facial/Massage plus Certificates to Bath & Body Works
($100)
and Super Suppers ($200)
WINNER Todd Sardich, First Place Bank
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Sony Laptop Computer, Neoprene Sleeve, Wireless G Router,
3-in-1 Printer/Scanner/Fax and a $25 Sam's Club Gift Card
WINNER Jack Pearce, RE/MAX Valley Real Estate |
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The Directors of the association took the following actions during
the month of July 2008:
NOTE: Absence from three (3) regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors without
an excuse deemed valid by the Directors shall be construed as resignation from the Board of
Directors. You must call the association office ahead of the scheduled meeting to request to be
excused:
In Attendance: President Kathy Carroll, Treasurer David
Klacik, Immediate Past President Gwen Bush, Nancy Cuffle, Carolyne
Toth, John Burgan, Dawn Kuhn, Dom Vechiarelli, Bob Weily, Debbie
Parisi, Joan Zarlenga, Affiliate Member Jennifer Hanigosky of Home Savings.
Excused: President-Elect Eric Caspary, Ray Knight
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Approved to institute a policy that any political candidate requesting RPAC funds from
the association submit a candidate questionaire outlining their position on current issues
affecting real estate, their prior voting record, if applicable, and why they are seeking
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Approved to request RPAC funds from OAR RPAC Trustees for the following
candidates:
$500 for 4 tickets to State Representative Ron Gerberry's fundraiser;
$2,000 for State Representative Ron Gerberry;
$2,500 for State Representative Linda Bolon;
$2,500 for State Representative Mark Okey;
$2,500 for State Representative Bob Hagan;
$2,500 for State Senator Jason Wilson.
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Approved the Slate of Candidates for the 2009-2010 Board of Directors as recommended
by the Nominating Committee:
for President-Elect... David Klacik, Klacik Real Estate
for Treasurer... Joan Zarlenga, Burgan Real Estate
for Directors (5 to be elected)...
Bob Weily, Coldwell Banker First Place Real Estate
Dave Walker, Dave Walker Realty
Paul Bevilacqua, Neighborhood Realty
Marsha Ruha, Real Living Volpini Realty Group
Sue Filipovich, Burgan Real Estate
Antoinette Smith, ERA Tri-Sun Real Estate
Annette DiVito, Klacik Real Estate
Sandi Bates, Howard Hanna Co.
Judy Whittenberger, Northwood Realty Services
Chris Hanrahan, Century 21 Prestige Realty Group
Jim Grantz, Edward J. Lewis Realty
Debbie Reiner, Mayo & Associates
Trish Howe, Howard Hanna Co.
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Approved to agree with the action of CRIS Directors to rescind the
CRIS By Laws change regarding limitation of Directors on the
Board from one firm. |
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Approved to reject the proposed CRIS Bylaws change as it relates to Board/Shareholder
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Approved the provisional REALTOR® membership of seven applicants. |
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Nominated Debbie Parisi for the Ohio Association of REALTORS® Tomorrow's Leaders
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Education |
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NOTE: All seminar registration
forms must be completed and signed by each individual attendee and
faxed, mailed or delivered to the YCAR office prior to the seminar.
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Mink Education - 330-856-5700
YCAR - 330-788-7026 Joanna Freiberg
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Ethics “Promise
of Professionalism” - YCAR
3 Hours CE (Required)
Speaker: Alec Hagerty
9 am to Noon - Metro Parks
90 registrants - $15 YCAR Members, $20 Non-Members
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August 11 |
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"New Construction" - Mink Education
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August 15 |
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Broker's Brown Bag
Lunch - YCAR
"Advertising Changes That Will Affect
YOUR Bottom Line” Speakers: Dale Gresko & Jason Homes, Vindicator;
Dave Justine & Karen Hough, Homes Magazine
Noon to 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 Meeting
50 registrant limit - $10 YCAR Members
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August 19 |
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August 25 |
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"Advanced in Real Estate Financing" - Mink Education
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General Membership
Meeting
Speaker: Attorney Peg Ritenour, OAR Vice President of Legal
Services
Avion On The Water
8:00 am registration/breakfast
Free to YCAR Members
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October 2 |
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Trade Fair Seminar
"Pricing Strategies For The 21st Century"
3 Hours CE
Speaker: Jackie Leavenworth
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm Mr. Anthony’s
$15 YCAR Members, $20 Non-Members
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October 22-24 |
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"Ethics 'Promise'
of Professionalism" - YCAR
3 Hours CE (Required)
Speaker: Alec Hagerty
9 am to Noon - Metro Parks
90 registrants - $15 YCAR Members, $20 Non-Members
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November 14 |
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"Lead
Base Regulations" - YCAR
3 Hours CE
Speaker: John Zilka,
9 am to 12 noon, YCAR Association Office
27 registrants - $15 YCAR Members, $20 Non-Members
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NOTE: All seminar registration
forms must be completed and signed by each individual attendee and
faxed, mailed or delivered to the YCAR office prior to the seminar.
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Mink Education - 330-856-5700
YCAR - 330-788-7026 Joanna Freiberg
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Coming
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August 11
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CRIS Board of Directors, Akron, 1:30 pm
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August 14
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Board of Directors, 8:30 am
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August 15
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Broker's Brown Bag
Lunch - Noon
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August 19
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e-Pro Workshop, YCAR 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
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August 20
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Affiliate Council Meeting, 1:30 pm
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August 25 |
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Grievance Committee Meeting, 9:30 am
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August 28 |
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New Member Orientation, 8:30 am
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Labor Day - Association Office Closed!!
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September 4 |
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General
Membership Meeting
Speaker: Attorney Peg Ritenour, OAR Vice President of Legal
Services
Avion On The Water
8:00 am registration/breakfast
Free to YCAR Members
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Trade Fair - Mr. Anthony's |
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In Sympathy
The Youngstown Columbiana
Association of REALTORS® offers their condolences to:
REALTOR® Ann Marie Profanchik of Apco Realty & Management on the passing of her mother Ann
Danylchak, who passed away on June 24th, 2008.
REALTORS® Phyllis & Gary Mayle of Mayle Realty on the passing of Phyllis' mother Anna M.
Paceleo, who passed away on June 27th, 2008.
REALTOR®
and YCAR President Kathy Carroll on the passing of her stepdaughter Jennifer Carroll
Kirr, who passed away
on Wednesday, July 2, 2008.
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Wow!! No one found their file numbers again!! Not one
of the three hidden file numbers in the July issue of the Mahoning
Valley REALTOR® online newsletter were found.
Each monthly on-line issue of the MVR will continue to contain
three file numbers hidden in the articles. If you find your
file number while reading your association's monthly REALTOR®
publication, call Joanna Freiberg at 330-788-7026 and your name
will be placed in the "HAT" for the free dues drawing
(local portion $247) to be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at
the YCAR association office.
Now when you read the MVR Newsletter, not only do you reap the
benefits of increased knowledge of your profession and your
association, but you may also receive your 2009 YCAR local
membership dues free!
In order to be eligible for the drawing, you must call in your
found file number by the 15th of each publication month.
The following numbers are no longer eligible: #372176 Dean Hoover,
#2005003057 Breanna Fitzgerald, #2006005702 Joe Marino
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Welcome New Agents
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L-R: Front - Aaron
Hurd, Diane Turner, Lorie Varkonda, President-Elect Eric Caspary
Back - Charlotte Frost
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L-R: Front - Rocco
Cononico, James Vivacqua, President-Elect Eric Caspary
Back - Amira Kollar, Brian Abruzzi, Karl Heaver
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Welcome New Members
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Jaime Sina - Masters Real Estate
Deborah Huda - Eaton Group Inc./GMAC Real Estate
Amira Kollar - PayBack-Realty.com
James Vivacqua - Eaton Group Inc./GMAC Real Estate
Peggy Ritchie - Eaton Group Inc./GMAC Real Estate
Samantha Courtney - Howard Hanna Co.
Charlotte Frost - Burgan Real Estate
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Welcome New Broker
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Karl Heaver
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Reinstatements
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Nancy Ramunno - Howard Hanna Co.
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