MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT We enjoyed a great cruise Friday night – the water was too high! Wow, who would have thought? It was sunny again and I thought everything would have been perfect! But not to worry, your CRS chapter came through again – quick thinking lead to luxury buses, in place of the boat, to get us over to Alexandria, and there was lots of Gme for networking – and singing – on the buses! On Thursday night, there was a terrific Appy Hour! Here were some of the apps I took notes about, and am looking forward to downloading and implemenGng: One Note – notetaking and file cabinet, exceeds Evernote; enables you to become truly paperless Go Connect – free app for realtors, to manage and track leads and transacGons Home Savvy – a customized home maintenance schedule Trello – checklists Realtor Ac<on Center – to get your calls for acGon – and also to store your NRDS#, which I can never remember! Easily Do – connects everything, social media, etc Apps Gone Free – lets you know what’s (temporarily) marked down to free We’ll see if I’ve checked them all out and am using some by the November meeGngs! Best regards, Gretchen MD DC CRS Chapter President MD DC CRS CHAPTER NEWSLETTER 2014 MD DC CRS Chapter Leadership Gretchen Conley President 443Y676Y1625 [email protected]Jan Brito President Elect 301Y646Y5774 [email protected]Mary Ann Morgan Treasurer 301Y412Y9601 [email protected]Vivian Feen Secretary 443Y794Y4106 [email protected]Sharron Dorsey Immediate Past President 410Y937Y4707 [email protected]JUNE 2014 PAGE 1
MD DC CRS Chapter Realtors Present 2nd ANNUAL MD/DC CRS Bras for a Cause Event
for a Bras Cause
How to Show Support - Registration Form Thank you for your support and sponsorship, in donations of funds and items, and in volunteer hours. For our Second Annual MD/DC CRS Chapter “Bras for a Cause” Event on October 17, 2014, at The Gathering Place, Clarksville, MD, a portion of the monetary proceeds will be donated to
breast cancer care through The Red Devils (www.TheRedDevilsMD.org) We accept checks, cash and credit cards. All payments are non-refundable and are appreciated.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
“DDD” Cup Sponsor Includes Advertising & 10 tickets $2,000 $
“DD” Cup Sponsor Includes Advertising & 4 tickets $1,000 $ “D” Cup Sponsor Includes Advertising & 2 tickets $ 500 $ “C” Cup Sponsor Includes Advertising $ 250 $ “B” Cup Sponsor Includes Advertising $ 125 $
Deadline for entry on event program: Sept.27, 2014. TOTAL: $
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For more info, to order tickets, donate, or be a sponsor, go online to www.mddccrs.com , OR make checks payable to MD/DC CRS & mail checks/registration form to: Gretchen Conley, Keller Williams Realty Centre, 6230 Old Dobbin Ln., Columbia MD 21045;; Fax:443-766-1633. Need more info? Contact: Linda Betts 410-615-1205, [email protected]
or Gretchen Conley 443-676-1625, [email protected] . CRS & The Red Devils are 501(c)(3). Interested in submitting a bra or modeling? Contact Linda Kangrga at 410-262-2254, [email protected], for further info.
For more info, to order ckets, donate, or be a sponsor, go online to www.mddccrs.com , or contact: Linda Be s at 410-615-1205, Linda.Be [email protected]
A por on of the event proceeds will be donated to The Red Devils—a Maryland State-wide organiza on dedicated to funding support services that improve the quality of life for
breast cancer pa ents and their families throughout Maryland. www.TheRedDevilsMD.org
Special thanks to our 2014 MD/DC CRS Chapter Sponsors!
MD DC CRS Chapter Realtors Present 2nd ANNUAL MD/DC CRS
Bras for a Cause Event
for a Bras Cause
$5.00 BraTINI
* SUMPTUOUS FARE * COMPLIMENTARY BEER & WINE * BRATINI BAR * * MUSIC * DANCING * SILENT AUCTION * LIVE RUNWAY AUCTION *
Time: 7:00 pm—10:00 pm Place: The Gathering Place 6120 Day Long Lane Clarksville MD 21029 Tickets: $50 in advance or $60 at the door Reserve a Table of Ten for $500
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Individuals who take this course will earn 8 CRS Education course credits towards the CRS Designation.
Ninja Selling Business Systems October 22, 2014 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Course location: GCAAR 15201 Diamondback Drive, Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20850 Registration Fee: Member $100 | Non-member $125 Contact: Sharron Dorsey at 410.515.5503 [email protected] Pay online at http://www.mddccrs.com Sponsored by MD DC CRS Chapter
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Send completed form to: Council of Residential Specialists Phone: 800.462.8841 430 N. Michigan Ave Fax: 312.329.8551 Chicago, IL 60611 Email: [email protected]
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1. I represent and certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information contained in this application is true and accurate as of the date of this application, and I understand that if this information is not true and accurate, this may be a reason for termination of membership.
2. I understand that as a General Member or Candidate I cannot use the CRS Designation until it has been awarded to me upon completion of the Designation requirements, and I have been notified in writing. Such misuse will be cause for summary termination of membership. I also understand that once I am awarded the CRS Designation, I must maintain my membership in good standing in the Council of Residential Specialists, including the payment of annual dues, to continue to hold and use the CRS Designation.
3. I irrevocably waive any claim or causal action of law or equity that I may have in the future against the Council of Residential Specialists, its Board of Directors, officers, committee members, chapter members, employees or other persons cooperating with the Council of Residential Specialists either as a group or individuals, for any act or failure to act in conjunction with my membership or the business of the Council of Residential Specialists.
4. If admitted to membership in the Council, I agree to abide by the Bylaws and Regulations as they currently exist and as they may be amended in the future by the Council, as well as such policies and procedures as the Council of Residential Specialists may promulgate from time to time.
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Yes, I would like to join the Council of Residential Specialists. Enclosed is my $150 dues payment for twelve months of membership. Note: $19.95 of my dues is applied to my annual subscription to The Residential Specialist Magazine. Electing not to receive the magazine does not reduce my dues rate.
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Please note: To become a member of the Local Chapter, you must also be a member of National CRS. Go to their website at www.crs.com to join or call 1-800-462-8841 to verify that you are a member.
To join the local chapter dues are $40 per fiscal year which is January 1 to December 31. You will then be invoiced each October for National and Local CRS dues.
Please return this form with a check payable to:
MD/DC CRS Chapter 200 Harry S Truman Parkway, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD 21401
Attn: Halle Papai
To pay by credit card fax this form to 443-716-3513 or email to [email protected]
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