This is the schedule for the Florida Association of Realtors’ 2006 Convention and Trade Expo that will be Sept. 13-17 at Hollywood, Fla..
The event will be at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa and includes the annual elections and awards.
This is the convention schedule. For more information, go to http://media.living.net/2006convention.
Monday, September 11
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.: “Land 101 – The Fundamentals of Land Brokerage” (Two-day Realtors Land Institute Land University course which continues 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on Tuesday)
Tuesday, September 12
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: “Technologies to Advance Your Business”
(Course continues 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday)
Wednesday, September 13
8-11 a.m.: CCIM Registration
8 a.m.–5 p.m.: WCR PMN Course - “Harnessing the Power”
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.: CRS Course (continuation of Tuesday’s course)
9 a.m.-10 a.m.: CCIM Breakfast/Networking
9 a.m.-10 a.m.: CRS Strategic Planning
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.: CRS Convention Committee
10 a.m.–11 a.m.: CCIM Nominating Committee
10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.: CRS Ways and Means Committee
10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m.: CRS Special Events Committee
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: CCIM Committees/District Presidents
11:30 a.m.–noon: CRS Awards Committee
12:30 p.m.– 2 p.m.: CCIM Board of Directors Luncheon
1 p.m.–2 p.m.: CCIM Candidate Development
1:30 p.m.–2 p.m.: CRS Bylaws Committee
1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.: Computer Training - “Outlook 101 for Beginners”
1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m.: CRS Education Committee
2 p.m.–3 p.m.: CCIM General Membership Meeting
2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m.: CRS Technology Committee
2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.: Healthy Environment/Economy Committee
3 p.m.–4 p.m.: Building Committee
3 p.m.–4 p.m.: CRS Communications Committee
3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.: Realtors Political Action Committee
3 p.m.–6 p.m.: WCR Leadership Workshop
3 p.m.–7 p.m.: Technology Center
3:15 p.m.–5 p.m.: CCIM Marketing Session
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.: CRS Membership Committee
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m.: Computer Training - “PDA 101 – What You Need to Know but Were Afraid to Ask”
4 p.m.–5 p.m.: Legislative Day Subcommittee
4:30 p.m.–5 p.m.: CRS Past Presidents
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: Technology Research Committee
6 p.m.–10 p.m.: CCIM Reception and Dinner
8 p.m.–11 p.m.: CRS Welcome Party
Thursday, September 14
8 a.m.–6 p.m.: Technology Center and Trade Expo open
8:45 a.m.–9:15 a.m.: First Time Attendees Session
9:45 a.m.–11:15 a.m.: Education sessions
• “Prospering in a Changing Market”
• “Adding Income by Offering Property Management Services”
• “How to Brand Yourself as a Luxury/Resort Real Estate Broker”
• “Blogging and Podcasts”
• “Brokerage Management and Profitability” featuring Cliff Perotti
• “CCIM Intro Course – Education From a Macro Level”
11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.: Super Sales Day Luncheon
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Education sessions
• “Prospering in a Changing Market”
• “The Life of a Transaction”
• “Appraisers: Good, Bad or …!”
• “Tenants in Common”
• “How Business is Done in My Country”
• “Auction: The Realtor’s Multiple Offer Solution”
4 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: Education sessions
• “Creating Value Through Brilliance”
• “I Don’t Want to Wait 10 Years to Have a Solid Sales Career – I Want it NOW!”
• “Rain Maker Mar-ka-ching!”
• “FREC/FAR Update”
• “Money Beyond Borders”
• “But it Wasn’t Me!!”
6 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.: WCR orientation for first time attendees
7 p.m.: Dinner and Casino Night at Hard Rock Café
Friday, September 15
7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.: RPAC Capitol Club Breakfast
7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.” Technology Center open
8 a.m.-11 a.m.: WCR Leadership Development
8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Property Management Council
8:30 a.m.–9:45 a.m.: Legislative and Political Forum
8:30 a.m.–10 a.m.: CRS Board of Directors
9 a.m.–9:30 a.m.: First Time Attendees Session
9 a.m.-10 a.m.: Faculty Development Subcommittee
9 a.m.-10 a.m.: FAR/BAR Subcommittee
9 a.m.-10 a.m.: CRB Nominating Committee
9 a.m.-10 a.m.: Strategic Planning Committee
9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Computer Training: “TransactionDesk Overview”
9 a.m.–2 p.m.: Trade Expo open
9 a.m.–5 p.m.: RPAC Desk open
9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.: Convention Committee
10 a.m.-11 a.m.: Outreach Subcommittee
10 a.m.-11 a.m.: Realtor Institute Subcommittee
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: CRB General Meeting
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Attainable/Workforce Housing Subcommittee
10 a.m.-noon: Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Auction Marketing Council
10:30 a.m.–noon: Business Issues Subcommittee
10:30 a.m.–noon: International Forum
11 a.m.–noon: Awards Subcommittee
11 a.m.–noon: Programs and Services Subcommittee
11 a.m.–noon: Local Board Treasurers Information Exchange
11 a.m.–noon: MLS Practices Forum
11 a.m.–noon: RLI Meeting
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Computer Training: “MLS Advantage”
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: WCR Education Committee
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: WCR Technology and Newsletter and E-Mail Communications Committees
11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: WCR International Committee
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Chapter and Specialty Groups Leadership Information Exchange
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: WCR National Focus Committee
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: WCR District Vice Presidents Committee
Noon–1p.m.: RLI Lunch
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: WCR Membership Committee
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: WCR State Focus Committee
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.: CRS/CRB Luncheon
12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.: Commercial Alliance Council
1 p.m. – 2 p.m.: WCR Local Chapter Presidents and Presidents-Elect
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Insurance Subcommittee
1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.: Land Use, Property Rights and Environment Subcommittee
1 p.m.–3 p.m.: International Operations Committee
1 p.m.–4 p.m.: Education session: “How to Appraise, Buy and Sell a Business.”
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Professional Standards Forum
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: WCR Past Presidents Committee
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: WCR Marketing Committee
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: WCR Ways and Means Committee
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Computer Training: “Excel 101 for Beginners”
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: GRI Faculty Meeting
2 p.m.–3 p.m.: Communications Committee
2 p.m.–3 p.m.: WCR Leadership Workshop
2 p.m.–3:45 p.m.: Smart Growth Subcommittee
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: WCR Events Support Committee
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: WCR Bylaws Committee
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: WCR Awards Committee
2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.: State and Local Taxation Subcommittee
2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.: Real Estate Brokerage Managers Forum
2:30 p.m.–4 p.m.: Education Session: “The Art of the Deal”
3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.: Local Association Education Directors Subcommittee
3 p.m.–4:30 p.m.: Political Fundraising Forum
3:30 p.m –4:30 p.m: Board Leadership Forum
3:30 p.m –4:30 p.m: WCR Leadership Development Committee
3:30 p.m.–5 p.m.: GRI Faculty Training
4 p.m.–5 p.m.: Appraisal Council
4 p.m.–5 p.m.: FAR Computer Users Group
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: MLS Advantage
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: WCR Finance and Budget Committee
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: WCR Credentials Committee
6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m.: WCR Reception
7:15 p.m: WCR Awards Banquet
Saturday, September 16
8 a.m.–9:30 a.m.: Local Board Presidents Information Exchange
8 a.m.–4 p.m.: Technology Center
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Education Session: “Florida Appraiser Law Update”
9 a.m.–10 a.m.: Ambassador Council
9 a.m.–10 a.m.: Forum to Discuss the Structural Audit PAG Recommendations
9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.: Risk Management Committee
9 a.m.–10:30 a.m.: Computer Training: “Transaction Desk Overview”
9 a.m.-11 a.m.: WCR Governing Board and General Membership Meeting
9 a.m.-noon: Education Session: “The Whole Enchilada”
9:30 a.m.–10 a.m.: FPCs Meeting
9:30 a.m –10:30 a.m.: Business Trends and Technology Forum
9:30 a.m –10:30 a.m.: Professional Development Committee
9:30 a.m –10:30 a.m.: NAR Directors and Committee Members Forum
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Public Policy Committee
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: Computer Training: “Transaction Desk for Super Users”
11 a.m.–1 p.m.: RLI Business Meeting/Lunch
12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.: Budget Review
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Resort and Second Home Specialists Forum
1 p.m –2 p.m.: Business Forms Forum
1 p.m –2 p.m.: Forum to Discuss the Structural Audit PAG Recommendations
1 p.m.–4 p.m.: Education sessions
• “Cruisin’ for Diversity”
• “International Real Estate – Deal or No Deal?”
1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.: Computer Training: “Introduction to Desktop Publishing”
2 p.m.–6 p.m.: Education Session: “The Dirty Dozen”
3:30 p.m.– 5 p.m.: Computer Training: “Discovering the Florida Living Network and Your Free FAR Web Site”
4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m.: District Caucuses
8 p.m.: Midnight Election Night Dance (election results will be announced.)
Sunday, Sept. 17
9 a.m.- 10 a..m.: Board of Directors