GSCBOR

Tuesday Topics for February 21, 2012

     For the Gloucester Salem Board of REALTORS

UPCOMING BROKER’S LUNCHEONS…Mark your calendar to attend:

Information for All Broker’s Luncheons for this week are also posted and can be found on our website at www.gscbor.com  in the Members Box under Broker’s Open.  Please review and plan to attend.  Broker’s Luncheons are posted on our website as received.  Easy way to mark your calendars in advance.

(A) Tuesday, February 21, 2012,  4 South Grove St, Carneys Point (MLS # 6004292)- 11:00- 2:00 pm. Extraordinary home with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, located in the nicest area of Carneys Point.  The home is handicap accessible with hardwood flooring, walk in closets, extra large family room/solarium, beautiful living room with fireplace and so much more.  Old world charm without beaing outdated!  A warm Lunch & Dessert will be served.  Hosted by Gabriele Steffen.  For further info, contact Gabriele at (609) 221-0130 cell. 

ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER…

Will be held on March 16, 2012 at Adelphia’s Restaurant.  Join us for Awards and Surprises.  Tickets Now Available.  A copy of the flyer giving full details, plus an order form for dinner tickets can be found on our website (www.gscbor.com) under “Upcoming Events”  (www.gscbor.com) and on the home page.

SEND US YOUR NOMINATION…

Are you a possible candidate for our PEER APPRECIATION AWARD?  We are now accepting nominations.  The criteria for this award is as follows:  (1) Must be a full time agent, (2)  Be a member in good standing, (3)  Possess high ethical standards,  (4) Maintain good cooperation, (5) Have spirit of the business, (6) Be knowledgeable about your profession, (7) Be courteous and considerate of others.  Consideration for this award is not based on $ Awards received either through the Association or Brokerage. After reading this, does someone you have had a co-op with come to mind?  Maybe someone in your office?  This award is chosen by our membership for “one of their own.”  Submit your nomination either anonymous or authored, by email (maria@gscbor.com) or by fax (468-7740).

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY…

(1)  Next Power Hour Education session  is scheduled for:  Thursday, March 8, 2012 – 9:00 am – at the RiverWinds Community Center in West Deptford.  Our guest speaker will be Maura Attardi, of Consumer Credit Counseling Services, who will be speaking on Credit Laws, Repairing Credit, etc.  Excellent info to pass on to potential clients.  Admission is free; however, seating is limited and will be on a first respond basis.  To RSVP for this session, please email your reply to:  maria@gscbor.com    Flyer found on home page of website.

(2)  CE CREDITS…Surety Title Company has partnered with the Gloucester Salem Counties Board of REALTORS® to conduct a Code of Ethics Training Session.  This program satisfies the NAR Quadrennial Code of Ethics training that is a mandatory requirement for membership.  We are presently in NAR’s third cycle, which runs from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2012.

The New Jersey Real Estate Commission has just approved this class for continuing education credits. 

The course will be given on Friday, March 23^rd at Adelphia Restaurant.  Continental Breakfast will be 8:30-9:30 am.  Class will begin promptly at 9:30 am until 12:30 pm with one 15-minute break.  The course will be worth 3 Core Credits.

There is LIMITED SEATING for this session.  A flyer is posted on the home page of our website at www.gscbor.com and also under “Upcoming Events” if you need to print another copy. 

To register, please note the requirements that you must have with you in order to receive credits for this class.

This is a wonderful opportunity to fulfull  the mandatory NAR Quadrennial requirement and receive your CE credits at the same time.  Best of all…IT’S FREE TO YOU!

There is a strict dead-line registration of March 16^th, so make sure you RSVP prior.

Please Note…Do Not Register with the Board.  RSVP to any of the names that appear on the bottom of the flyer.  The Board will receive an excell sheet at the close of registration.

Flyer found on our website on homepage and under Upcoming Events

NJAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

NJAR’s 2012 Educational Foundation Scholarship Application is now available on line.  Criteria include academic achievements, financial need, interest in real estate endeavors and contributions to family, school and communities.  Students who are high school seniors who will be attending an undergraduate four-year institution, currently enrolled in an undergraduate four-year institution or pursuing graduate studies in real estate or allied fields.  Applicants must be a member, or a relative of a member of NJAR or a local or state association/board staff who resides in NJ.   Completed applications are due to NJAR by Tuesday, April 3, 2012.  To download information, eligibility and an application go to:

http://njaref.com/application/

DELINQUENT DUES…

 Please be advised that the $75 late fee is now in effect for anyone who is still outstanding on their 2012 NAR Assessment Dues.  When submitting, the late fee must be included or your payment cannot be processed, whether your payment is made by check or credit card.  Attention Brokers/Managers…any agent in your office that is still outstanding and show “active” on the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, after March 7^th, you will be billed for.

BEEF AND BEER BENEFIT…

Join the “J-Walkers for th Cure” for a night of Food, Drinks, 50/50, Chinese Auction and Live entertainment by SASS Faction.  ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SUSAN G. KOMEN 3 DAY/60 MILE WALK.  Join the fun on Saturday, March 3, 2012 – 7:00 pm – Columbus Manor – Black Horse Pike, Williamstown.  Tickets are $30 per person.  For further info or to order tickets, contact Jill Simmermon at:  (609) 417-1009 or email at:  jillsimmermon@comcast.net.

CHALLENGES ARE WHAT MAKE LIFE INTERESTING;

OVERCOMING THEM IS WHAT MAKES LIFE MEANINGFUL 

Maria Whittingham, AE, 468-8224 – Fax 468-7740 – e-mail: maria@gscbor.com – Website: www.gscbor.com