Each year, the Michigan Association of REALTORS® recognizes RPAC investors through a special recognition luncheon. This year, the luncheon will be held during the Achieve conference on Thursday, January 21st at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit. Members from around the state will gather to celebrate the accomplishments that their local associations achieved in 2009. 2009 RPAC Chair Jim Fase, along with 2010 RPAC Chair Jeff Thornton, will announce winners and congratulate those local associations who received awards. The awards include associations that had highest member participation, those who went over their goal, and most improved regarding contributions to RPAC.
The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is the best way a REALTOR® can protect the real estate industry. RPAC is the only grassroots and issues mobilizing force that exists to protect and promote the tradition of home ownership and real estate investment. Congratulations and a big THANK YOU to all local associations who put tremendous effort toward investing in RPAC. We look forward to the continued success in 2010!
Next week marks the 2010 MAR Achieve Conference & Achieve After Dark. Being held January 21-22 at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, be sure your association’s leadership and top REALTORS® are registered today!
Click here to see the full list of attendees.
Be sure to book your dinner reservations in advance. The Achieve After Dark offers an array of hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets per person. The event concludes at 6:30 pm on Thursday, January 21. Dining options are available throughout the hotel and in close proximity to the hotel. To find the perfect place for your group to dine we recommend reviewing these dining options recommend by the Detroit Opera House which is a short walk from the Westin Book Cadillac.
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The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit is located between the Fort/Cass and Michigan Avenue stations of downtown Detroit
People Mover, an above ground rail system that makes a 2.9 mile loop with 13 station stops including Cobo Conference Center, GM Renaissance Center, Greektown, Entertainment District and Financial District.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING
The Westin is a valet parking hotel. They offer lower rates for group hotel guests then if you were to self park in the self park ramps. The daily rate for parking is $8.00 and for overnight guests it is $15.00. For directions on how to get to the Westin Book Cadillac
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Visit the
Achieve Web site for session handouts, session descriptions, schedule of events, or to register!
Click here to view the Achieve promotion video.
The Pro-Standards Workshops are quickly approaching, and the
attendee lists are now posted. Be sure to check the list and assure that your members are registered. If a member is not on the list, send the link to the Pro-Standards web site with a friendly reminder to register. Below are the workshops being held, and visit the
Pro-Standards Workshops Web site for more information!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
McCamly Plaza Hotel
50 Capital Ave, SW
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Phone: 269-963-7050
Directions:
http://www.mccamlyplaza.com/location.html 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Registration
1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Workshop
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Rock Financial Showplace
46100 Grand River Ave
Novi, MI 48374
Phone: 248-348-5600
Directions:
http://www.rockfinancialshowplace.com/directions.php
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Registration
1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Workshop
Friday, February 5, 2010 – AM Session
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, Black River Room
3800 Soaring Eagle Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Directions:
http://www.soaringeaglecasino.com/directions.htm
Registration – 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Workshop – 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
NAR has opened up the Game Changer Challenge proposals from this year's contest, for search for other Local Association Executives. The ideas chosen represent a broad range of concepts from a diverse group of business leaders, and they demonstrate new and imaginative ways of handling the challenges in REALTOR® association management.
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