Weekly E-Update                   April 14, 2009

TAR Elections is THIS WEEK!
The online election for TAR Officers/Directors is open and ends on Sunday April 19. Before you cast your vote, click here to read the candidate biographies of those running for TAR Director (Officer positions were elected by acclamation). Click here to access the ballot.  Should you have questions regarding the Elections, please contact Cheri at cheri@tucsonealtors.org.

Rick Hodges Live on "The Business of Business" with John Strobeck
On Tuesday April 28 from 11:05 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,  KJLL - AM1330.  The discussion will include current items in the local news concerning business as well as what is good and what could be done to make selling of resale homes easier in this community.  If you would like to ask questions, call 529- 3508.

Get to Know the Affinity Partners
M&I Bank: 
M&I Bank is pleased to offer you Employee Advantage Banking. This package provides: free checking (monthly direct deposit required), special rates on loans for eligible employees, cash bonus on qualifying products, and M&I Rewardssm . $50 account opening bonus available upon request, which may be donated to the Hearth Foundation. Contact Crystal Kasnoff at 520-751-6702 for additional information or to request an in-office appointment. Offer expires 5/21/09. (Member FDIC. Products and services are subject to bank/credit approval)
Aflac:  For more than 50 years, Aflac has provided guaranteed-renewable insurance policies for millions of people worldwide. Aflac’s voluntary insurance can help association members. For one, Aflac provides a cost-efficient way for consumers to cope with rising health care costs.
Aflac’s voluntary policies offer association members the option to apply for insurance plans that can address their families’ needs and individual situations. These plans pay cash benefits, unless assigned, that policyholders can use where they’re needed most in the event of an untimely accident or other medical emergency. The cash benefits can be used toward expenses like house payments, groceries and car payments while you are away from work recovering from an injury or illness. To learn more, click here or contact Nancy Harter at nancy_harter@us.aflac.com or 240-8940. 

Seeking Qualified Members to Fill AAR Director Vacancy
The Association is seeking qualified members who may be interested in filling an AAR Director vacancy. The term is the remainder of 2009 through 2010. Candidates shall be REALTOR® Members who have served at least a one-year term as an Officer or Director of the Association or shall have served or are serving as Chairperson of a Committee or Task Force of the Association, the AAR, or the state or local chapters of an Institute, Society and/or Council of the NAR. The Nominating Committee will make a recommendation to the Association President. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in serving TAR as an AAR Director or would like additional information regarding the vacancy, please submit your interest/questions to Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org.

Congratulations Laura Kruszewski!
Congratulations to Laura Kruszewski for being recognized as the March Employee of the Month! Laura’s commitment to the Association was demonstrated through the successful Green Show held during the SAHBA Spring Home Show. Thank you, Laura!

Participate in the Heart Walk, May 2
Heart disease and stroke are the #1 and #3 killers across the nation. Walk with us on Saturday, May 2 at Ried Park at 8am and help us raise money and awareness about this critical cause. If you would like to walk with the Tucson Association of REALTORS® team, please contact Laura Kruszewski at 382-8775.

At Bat for Habitat Softball Tournament, April 25
If you are interested in a playing or would like more information, contact Christine Sanchez at 382-8776.

RESPA Round Table
LEARN IT - KNOW IT - LIVE IT - OR LOSE IT! Join us on May 6 from 9:30a.m. to 12:00p.m. at the Association for a  RESPA Round Table moderated and taught by Len Elder.  RSVP online by May 1 to ensure a seat at this FREE seminar!  Click here to register online.

Tucson Night Out in D.C.
If you are attending the NAR Legislative Meetings in May, please join us for our traditional dutch-treat dinner on Wednesday, May 13th from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Chop House & Brewery. To RSVP, contact Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org.

How To Survive In Tough Times, A Business-to-Business Workshop & Luncheon
The Green Media Alliance will host guest speaker Jacquelyn Ottman on April 24th at the Double Tree at Reid Park. At this event you will learn: why sustainability is the pathway to business growth, about the "Triple Bottom Line" of sustainable development, how to turn risks into genuine business opportunities, how the shift in consumer values has become the model for operating a profitable business and more! Click here for more information.

Industrial Rail in Southern Arizona: Opportunities for the Future
April 29, 2009 8:00am – 11:00am at the Tucson Marriott University Park
The Urban Land Institute’s Spring Program will focus on industrial rail in Southern Arizona its impact on growth and economic development. The event will include the following speakers: Luis Heredia, Director of Public Affairs with Union Pacific Railroad; Alan Levin, owner of the Port of Tucson at the Century Park Research Center, a privately-owned intermodal facility; Al Altuna, Senior Project Manager with TREO, who is working on economic development activities for the Inland Port imitative Bill Kelley of Diamond Ventures, who worked on the Target Fulfillment Center and Carla Blackwell with Pima County Development Services and the Shovel Ready program. Continuing education credits will be available for this program. To register for the event, go to http://arizona.uli.org or for more information, contact Sid Michaels at sid.michaels@uli.org.

American Red Cross Blood Drive
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive on June 2. Contact Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org to add your name, phone number and time preference to the donor list. Thank you in advance for your participation!

A Nite at the Races, A Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
Pantano Rotary Club's Nite at the Races, Kentucky Derby will be held at the Association on Saturday, May 2 at 5:30pm with proceeds benefiting The Hearth and the Pantano Rotary Club Foundation. Click here for sponsorship and event information!

Marketing Sessions and Home Tours Join us!
Networking begins at 8am with the session kicking off at 8:30am. Click here for the tour schedule and for information on how to get your listing on a tour!

Southeast Arizona 2009 MLS Tour Schedule
Click here for more information.

Conference Center Event
(Events are not affiliated with the Tucson Association of REALTORS®)
April 24:  Understanding Consumer Credit Rights
Women's Council of Realtors announces April education class featuring Patrick Ritchie, certified instructor with the Arizona Department of Real Estate, a Senior GRI Instructor for the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and owns the Ritchie School of Real Estate Finance. Patrick Ritchie will be teaching a class titled: Understanding Consumer Credit Rights. To RSVP, please contact Joanne Tezak at 1-800-308-1424 Ext. 3430 or joannetezak@earthlink.net or reservations@fnf.com. Click here for more information.

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