REMINDER: ALL FLYERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE WEEKLY BROKER FAX

Broker Forum & General Membership Meeting
Thursday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to Noon in the Midway Room at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21804. Special seating will be provided for Principal Brokers or Designated REALTOR® Managers for each firm (one per firm). The purpose of the meeting is to update the membership on various issues and to continue to answer questions as they are asked by our members. Please RSVP in one of the following four ways:

• Click here to register online
• Call the association office at 410.641.4409
• Fax the association office at 410.641.2995
• Simply reply to this message

AGENDA
1. Call to Order	Kevin White
2. Pledge of Allegiance	Kevin White
3. Rules of the Meeting	Al Monshower
4. Approval of Minutes from June 19 Meeting	Kevin White
5. CAR Update	Ron Edelmann
a. ARIS Contract Extension to 12/08 b. GCAAR Contract ends 9/23/07 c.  GCAAR’s Responsibilities—now CAR’s 1. Association dues billing 2. ARIS billing 3. Payroll 4. All financials
6. Financials Update	Gregg Holland
a.  New bank account b.  Accounting letter to three local firms c.  Assets and liabilities
7. Government Affairs Update	Cassie Mead
8. Lockbox Update	Pat Terrill
9. Brokers Comments
10. Questions & Answers
11. Adjourn

Thursday Office Hours
The office will not be open on Thursday morning on account of the membership meeting. If you need to visit the office Thursday afternoon, please call first (410.641.4409) since it is uncertain as to when the office will reopen.

We’re Looking for Leaders
The Committee Appointment Request Form for 2007-2008 is also now available. Please complete and return to the association office no later than August 1 if you wish to serve on a committee for 2007-2008. If you are currently serving on a committee, please submit the form if you wish to continue your service.

• Download a nomination for by clicking here
• Fill out an online form by clicking here

Security Alert
A few agents in the area, while sitting at an open house or at a model home, have experienced a man come in, make comments about their appearance and ask for money. The agents felt uncomfortable. One agent gave the man $20 in an effort to get him to leave, but the man did not leave until another agent entered the unit unexpectedly. The police have been alerted and would like to talk to the gentlemen.

All agents should be reminded of security procedures. As in the case of all open houses, all the time:

• Let someone know where you are
• Check in regularly
• Keep the door open
• Keep your self between visitors and the door
• Leave the moment you feel uncomfortable
• Don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1

GRI 300 Series
The GRI 300 series has been scheduled for September/October...

• Thursday, September 20
• Friday, September 21
• Thursday, September 27
• Friday, September 28
• Thursday, October 4

...and will be held at the association office.

Come one, come all to "Learn More, Earn More!" According to the 2005 National Association of REALTORS® Member Profile survey, REALTORS® with a designation earned a median income of $82,900 while members without a designation had a median income of $40,900. Please refer to the Web site for specific dates and times, as well as to register.

Is Housing In A Rapidly Appreciating City A Good Buy?
A Realty Times reader wonders if it’s wise to buy a home in Salt Lake City after years of steep housing price increases. Is it wise to buy a home in any rapidly appreciating market? Realty Times responds. Full story>>>

MAR Leadership Academy
MAR is now accepting applications for the 2007-2008 Leadership Academy, beginning October 4, 2007, and ending on April 14, 2008. All applications are due by August 1. Please be sure to indicate on the application your preferred interview date. Once received, MAR will confirm your interview date and time. For an application, please contact Lisa Kinsman, at 800-638-6425 or e-mail your request to lisa.kinsman@mdrealtor.org.

MAR Annual Conference & Tradeshow
September 10-12 in Ocean City. Register now for education classes & Fun Day Events. This year, online conference registration allows you to: Make any class changes online, purchase additional tickets, and receive an improved Registration Confirmation. COST: 3-day Registration—$225 now through August  15; $50 discount for Rookie REALTORS®. Once you have successfully entered your NRDS#, please review your contact information, and scroll down to “REGISTRATION TYPE” to choose the registration type that applies to you. Then continue registering. Register now!

NAR Annual Conference & Expo
There are NO LIMITS to what you can gain at the 2007 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, November 13-16 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With hundreds of programs, networking opportunities, cutting edge technology, and more, you can customize your Conference & Expo experience to your needs and interests. Grow professionally and personally while gaining inspiration to be your very best. Special guests:

• James Taylor
• Lou Holtz
• Bill Cosby
• Doris Kearns

It’s the 2007 Conference & Expo, and what happens here, helps you everywhere! Click here to register now! Early bird discount deadline: Wednesday, August 15.