$500 LEF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Alabama Chapter
The Land Education Foundation (LEF) contributes funds to students of the REALTORS® Land Institute’s LANDU educational programs and their Military Transition Program. They also contribute to other activities and educational conferences promoting Land and the ‘wise utilization thereof’ in the industry.
The Alabama Chapter is excited about their well-attended Agricultural Land Brokerage and Marketing course in midSeptember. They had almost thirty brokers and agents from Alabama, Georgia, and Florida attend the two-day course. LANDU Approved Instructor Ben Crosby, ALC, did a great job presenting the material to the room full of land professionals. They were privileged to have Mr. John McMillan, Alabama’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, speak to the Chapter about The State of Ag in Alabama. The Chapter is looking forward to 2017 under the leadership of their board and incoming president Craig King as they move forward with a lot of momentum for the coming year.
Please be reminded that there are $500 scholarships available through LEF to RLI members. If you or someone you know might be interested, applications and more information on the Land Education Foundation can be found at www.landeducationfoundation.com
RLI CHAPTER NEWS The REALTORS® Land Institute offers strong and engaging chapter programs because of the superior commitment and dedication of its volunteers. RLI Chapters routinely offer local LANDU courses, information, networking opportunities and an array of professional development programs.
For more information about the Alabama Chapter, visit www.alabamarli.com
Carolinas Chapter
RLI Members may elect to join one or more RLI Chapter organizations and benefit from participation on a regional or local basis. Members must be in good standing with National to join chapters.
New Chapter Specialist at RLI RLI is excited to announce Bill Stanton as the new Chapter & Membership Specialist. Bill has been in the association world for over a decade, working at the American Bar Association, the American Marketing Association, and the Association for Corporate Growth. His past experience has prepared him to work for RLI in developing a stronger relationship between National RLI and its chapters as well as assisting the chapters in achieving their goals. “I am very excited to join the great staff, leadership, and membership of the REALTORS® Land Institute,” Bill said of his new position at RLI.
The Carolinas Chapter held their Annual Chapter Membership Meeting on June 28 in Greensboro, NC. The twenty-two attendees were given a presentation on the Economic Development Partnership in North Carolina by John Loyack, VP of Global Business for the Economic Development Partnership. After installing their 20162017 President and Officers, Dick Havens presented the Chapter’s Land REALTOR® of the Year Award to Eric Andrews, ALC. For more information about the Carolinas Chapter, visit www.carolinasrli.com
TERRA FIRMA
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