SAR seeking future leaders of association
In just a few months, SAR members will vote to elect the Officers and five new Directors to represent them in 2012, along with the Directors whose terms carry over. Through our new leadership program and other efforts, SAR has been striving to identify and train new leaders that reflect the diversity of the SAR membership. Our business model is constantly evolving, adapting to new paradigms and anticipating what we need to do next in order to not only survive, but thrive, and remain a strong, viable organization and the Board of Choice for our members. Would you, or someone you know, consider a nomination to one of the elected positions? During the three-year term, beginning January 1, 2012, one of your most important
responsibilities as a Director would be to participate in the development of policy and major decision-making at monthly Board meetings. Service on a committee or task force as well as participation in Association events are also key to being an effective leader. We have posted information on our website to help guide you in this process. You can visit our website at www. sarasotarealtors.com and look for Leadership Nominations under Hot Topics on the front page of the site. If you wish to be considered as a candidate for the Board of Directors, or an officer, please send in the nomination form, located on the site, by April 8. If you have questions, contact Kathy Roberts, CEO, at 328-1170.
$2,000 Scholarships Available From SAR
Once again, the Sarasota Association of Realtors® is offering four scholarships, each for $2,000, to local students. Two scholarships will be awarded to students (high school seniors or college students) who are members, or the children or spouses of SAR members (Realtors® or Affiliates), and two to students who are not related to SAR members.
For a complete 2011 scholarship application, please visit our web site - www.sarasotarealtors.com - and view the Hot Topic regarding scholarships. Please note - the deadline for submittals is Monday, May 2, 2011 - NO EXCEPTIONS! In addition to the web site, applications will be available at SAR, and have been distributed to all the local high schools.
Ed Thomas: SAR Affiliate of the Month for April Ed Thomas is the SAR Affiliate of the Month for April 2011. The owner of Environmental Toxic Mold Research & Inspection, Ed has enjoyed working in the Sarasota area since 2008, having relocated here from Philadelphia, Pa. where he worked for 11 years in the maintenance and construction industry. Ed was certified in Mold Inspection and Remediation in 2003 by CAL Environmental Services, Inc. He is certified as an Environmental Inspector, Environmental Consultant and Mold Specialist by the Environmental Assessment Association.
Ed is also licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for the State of Florida. A member of the National Association of Mold Professionals (NAMP), the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI), the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Angie’s List, Ed is a valued SAR affiliate. Ed Thomas is available to provide air quality testing in homes and commercial properties. He can be reached at 941779-5178 or by email at edwardfungi1@ aol.com. You can also visit his website at www. etmrservices.com.
Ed Thomas
Don’t forget - Great American Realtor® Days April 12-13 It’s almost time for the 41st annual Great American Realtor® Days to be held in Tallahassee on April 12th and 13th. This year, you can join other local Realtors® from District 13 on a special chartered bus to Tallahassee. For more information please visit our web site - www.sarasotarealtors. com - and look under the Hot Topics section. This is the annual opportunity for Realtors® across the state to be briefed on the most up-to-date legislative information
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and to meet with their Legislators. For further information, you can also contact Marc Mansfield, Governmental Affairs Director, at 328-1159 or marc@sarasotarealtors.com. Visit www.floridarealtors.org for the latest information about the event. Reserve a hotel room early! Realtors® deserve a seat at the table - participate in Great American Realtor® Days this year!
Sarasota Realtor® Magazine
APRIL 2011
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