SPECIAL EVENTS
GRAND ASSEMBLY
Wednesday, September 17
Build the momentum to take you through the entire convention by attending the Grand Assembly where the 2008 REALTOR® of the Year and REALTOR® active in Politics will be announced.
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WELCOME RECEPTION
Wednesday, September 17
Following the Grand Assembly follow the music to the Expo for the Welcome Reception. Take advantage of this great opportunity to see the exhibitors and network. Open to all, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets per attendee.
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REALTOR® OF THE YEAR AWARD
Wednesday, September 17 • During Grand Assembly
MAR's annual REALTOR® of The Year award is the highest honor bestowed upon a Michigan REALTOR®. It stands for integrity, individual achievement and perhaps the greatest compliment, recognition from peers in the real estate industry.
Past REALTOR® of The Year Award Recipients:
- 2007 - Nanci J. Rands - Metropolitan Consolidated Association of REALTORS®
- 2006 - Terry Westbrook - Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS®
- 2005 - Sheri Fricke - Down River Association of REALTORS®
- 2004 - Pete Cornell - Ann Arbor Area Board of REALTORS®
- 2003 - Furhad Waquad - Metropolitan Consolidated Association of
REALTORS®
- 2002 - Pat Vredevoogd Combs - Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS®
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REALTOR® ACTIVE IN POLITICS AWARD
Thursday, September 18 • During RPAC Breakfast
MAR's REALTOR® Active in Politics Award recognizes a member that has gone above and beyond the norm in serving the REALTOR® profession in the political arena.
Each local association is responsible for putting forth a RAP nominee. All nominees will be recognized at the RPAC Breakfast.
Past REALTOR® Active in Politics Award Recipients:
- 2007 - Dan Coffey - Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
- 2006 - Dave Maturen - Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS®
- 2005 - Matt Davis - Battle Creek Area Association of REALTORS®
- 2004 - John Collison - Metropolitan Consolidated Association of REALTORS®
- 2003 - Gil White - Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS®
- 2002 - Furhad Waquad - Metropolitan Consolidated Association of REALTORS®
- 2001 - Rick Stein - Traverse Area Association of REALTORS®
Nomination deadline: 7.30.08
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EXPO
Wednesday, September 17 - Thursday, September 18
No, the trade expo isn’t a class to attend, but it is an education on how to work smarter, faster and stronger than ever before. Exhibitors will be on hand to help your business compete and thrive. Spend time with industry experts whose goal is simple – to make you more successful. From 6:30 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 4 – 5:30 p.m. on Thursday enjoy social and business opportunities, bars, edibles and more during this leisurely time to speak with exhibitors, network and mingle with friends.
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REALTOR® ROYALE • HITSVILLE
Thursday, September 18
Relive the roots of Motown most famous musicians at MAR’s own Hitsville. Enjoy the musical entertainment by The Dreams Deferred Band and show case your hidden talents during the band breaks on the Karaoke machine. We will be on the lookout for the best dressed representative of the Motown era. To learn more about where Motown Records got their start check out www.motownmuseum.com.
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RPAC SILENT AUCTION
Thursday, September 18
With a new time and new location, don’t miss the opportunity to bid on artwork, weekend getaways, gift baskets, sporting event tickets and much more! The RPAC Auction will now be held during the Expo. Visit the exhibitors and make your bids! The auction tables will close down beginning at 4:40 p.m. with the final table closing at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. If you are donating items to the auction, please deliver them to the RPAC Booth between 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. RPAC is the only grassroots and issues mobilizing force that exists to protect and promote the tradition of home ownership and real estate investment.
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