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2008 REALTORS Conference & Expo

November 5 -8, 2008 (Trade Expo - 11/7 - 10)
Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld
Orlando, FL

Registration opens on Monday, 5/5/08. 

Click here for a copy of the registration form or contact Experient at 800/974-3084.  Be sure to let them know that you are a member of CRS so that the Council receives credit for your registration.

NAR will hold its annual Conference and Expo at the Orange County Conveniton Center in Orlando, Florida.  

CRS will host their meetings from Wednesday, 11/05 through Saturday, 11/08.  The Inaugural and Awards Dinner will be held on Saturday, 11/08 from 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.  The Expo will be held from Friday, 11/07 through Monday, 11/10.  

HOTEL INFORMATION
       Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld
       6677 Sea Harbor Drive
       Orlando, FL  32821
       Phone:   407/351-5555
 
ATTIRE FOR MEETINGS
Dress during the business meeting portion of the event will be business casual, however should you find some free time to visit some of the better restaurants you may need business or "after five" attire and men will need to wear jackets and ties.  The Inaugural and Awards Dinner is black tie optional.  Don't forget a jacket or coat, comfortable shoes, an umbrella and camera. Meeting rooms tend to be cool to frigid, so be sure to bring a jacket, sweater or dress in layers.
  
PRELIMINARY BUSINESS MEETING SCHEDULE
The attached preliminary business meeting schedule should help you in planning your trip to Orlando.     You will find the 2008 CRS Business Meeting Schedule here.
  
CRS HAPPENINGS AT THE CONFERENCE
 
Wednesday, 11/05/08
International Committee -  12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  
Product Review Panel - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Strategic Planning Meeting – 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Membership Update - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception – 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Thursday, 11/06/08
Approved One Unit Course:  Marketing with Microsoft Office - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
                                        Instructor:  Pat Zaby, CRS 
                                        Pre-registration required call 972/407-1337
Product Review Panel - 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Speaker Showcase - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  
Friday, 11/07/08
CRS Day - 1:00p - 4:30p   
Don't miss CRS Day at the Orange County Convention Center. 
 
While you are at the NAR Conference and Expo in November, enjoy programming developed by the Council specifically for residential sales agents, and network with some of the most successful professionals in residential real estate. Each session will provide you with new ideas that can have an immediate impact on your business. Information regarding CRS Day can be found at the link above.
 
NOTE:  You must be registered for NAR’s Conference and expo to attend CRS Day.
 
Saturday, 11/08/08
Inaugural and Awards Dinner/Dance – Join us as we celebrate the installation of the 2009 CRS President; 2009 President Elect; 2009 First Vice President and the 2009 CRS Chapter Presidents.  Other awards to be presented during the event are the President’s Awards and Chapter of the Year to a small, medium and large chapter.  The evening’s festivities will take place at the Renaissance Orlando Sea World. Tickets will be available for $80 per person or Chapters may purchase a table of ten for $720. 
 
EXCUSED ABSENCES
If you are unable to attend your committee meeting(s) or the Board of Directors meeting, please contact Geri Toberman at 800/462-8841 x4443 to request an excused absence. You can also fax her at 312/329-8882 or e-mail her at gtoberman@crs.com. (see pink insert regarding excused absences).


 

 
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