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MAR recently announced those who were selected to be a part of the 2012 LeadershipMAR class. The members are Melissa Bond (Carriere), Johnny Brown (Ridgeland), Barry Clemmer (Byram), Tammy Eakes (Gulfport), Sue Golmon (Tupelo), Janice Guckert (Ridgeland), Selena Lovejoy (Brandon), Deborah McGhee (Biloxi), Stephanie Shaw (Gulfport), Andrew Stephenson (Oxford), Dorothy Thompson (Jackson) and Seth Touchstone (McComb). The class is scheduled to attend their first retreat on March 8th and 9th.
Congratulations to these deserving members for being chosen to take part in this prestigious training course.
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Dear REALTOR®,
On behalf of the MARPAC Trustees I would like to thank you for your amazing level of participation in MARPAC this year. Our state goal was to raise $200,000. At the close of business on Monday, we have collected over $201,000!
Your contribution was as important as ever with statewide elections taking place this year. Your commitment to help your association elect pro business and pro REALTOR® candidates is a testament that you care about the real estate profession.
Where does your MARPAC Investment go?
• To educate, support and elect policy makers who support REALTOR® issues
• To protect the professionalism of the industry
• To improve the business climate and the quality of life in our State
• To protect private property rights for all Mississippians
It was the success of MARPAC-supported candidates in 2007 that has brought about many substantial legislative victories protecting your industry and your income. If we do not protect our friends in the legislature and continue to elect pro-REALTOR® candidates then those gains will be easily lost.
It is only because of your MARPAC investments that we can send a clear united message about REALTOR® priorities in Mississippi.
Sincerely,
Ric Corts
Chairman, MARPAC
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On Wednesday, October 5th, about 35 Mississippi Realtors and AEs gathered in Jackson to discuss opportunities for enhancing our political and community advocacy efforts in 2012. NAR consultant Chip Ahlswede was with us to talk about available NAR programs and share success stories from other states. After several hours of exploration and discussion, the group determined that our efforts should center around things that promote job growth in our state. Over the next several weeks, research will be done into available programs and potential partnering agencies. Plans for 2012 will be finalized over the course of the next two months and details revealed at MAR Convention in Natchez. As always, we welcome your input! Call or email CEO Beth Hansen if you have comments or suggestions (601/932-5241 or bhansen@msrealtors.org).
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The Mississippi Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee recently endorsed Lynn Fitch for State Treasurer in a formal presentation at the Mississippi Association of REALTORS® Building on Lakeland Drive in Jackson.
"The Mississippi Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee is excited to endorse Lynn Fitch in her effort to become Mississippi's next State Treasurer" said Derek Easley, Governmental Affairs Director for the Mississippi Association of REALTORS®. "We believe Lynn has the experience and leadership necessary to keep the State of Mississippi moving forward."
"I'm honored and proud to have this important endorsement from the REALTORS® Association." Fitch said. "These hard working men and women across Mississippi are the ambassadors who stand on the front line of promoting our economy and economic growth." Fitch further shared that she looks forward to working with Mississippi REALTORS® to address the issues that will encourage real estate—one of the state's top economic engines—to regain strength and lead the recovery of Mississippi's economy.
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The Gulf Coast Association of REALTORS® and the Mississippi Association of REALTORS® are pleased to announce that NAR's Home Ownership Matters Bus Tour will be making a stop at the GCAR Building (141 DeBuys Road, Gulfport) on Monday, September 26th from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. All REALTOR® members are encouraged to drop by during this time. Light refreshments will be provided.
Information on issues like the mortgage interest deduction, foreclosures and short sales, affordable financing and credit will be available. As home ownership continues to be under attack in Washington DC, it's more important than ever for REALTORS® to educate themselves on these issues and on the fact that home ownership shapes communities and strengthens the nation’s economy.
Plan to drop by on Monday, September 26th to learn how to promote public policies that support home ownership and help families in your community achieve the dream of home ownership.
Designed to raise awareness of the importance of homeownership among REALTORS® and their clients, the NAR's Home Ownership Matters Bus Tour will be making stops in over 30 states in 2011, ending with an appearance at NAR's Annual Convention and EXPO in Anaheim in November.
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