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Association Office Schedule During The Holidays
 On behalf of the Suburban West REALTORS Association, we hope
that all members have a happy and safe holiday season. In
considering business you may have with the Association over the next
week or so, please take note of the following office
closings.
The Association's office will close today (December 21) at 2
p.m. for the Annual Staff holiday party. The office will reopen on
Thursday, December 22 at 8 a.m.
The Association's office will close at 4 p.m. on Friday,
December 23 and will remain closed on Monday, December 26 in
observance of the Christmas holiday. The office will reopen on
Tuesday, December 27 at 8 a.m.
The Association's office will close at 4 p.m. on Friday,
December 30 and will remain closed on Monday, January 2 in
observance of the New Year's Holiday. The office will reopen on
Tuesday, January 3 at 8 a.m.
Please note that the Association will maintain its regular
schedule (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) on all the week days not mentioned
above.
Membership Dues Deadline Is December 31
The 2006 membership dues for REALTOR membership are due
December 31, 2005. Members who do not remit payment of $302 by this
date will pay an additional 10% ($30.20) fee in January.
Payment can be made by check (made payable to SWRA), money
order, credit card (Visa or MasterCard), or cash. Members can also
log on to the Online Registration and Payment Center and pay via
credit card. Once logged in, members will click on the link “Click
Here to Pay Outstanding Invoices."
Welcome Reception for 2006 Board of Directors on January
12
 All members are invited to attend the Suburban West REALTORS
Association’s Welcome Reception for the 2006 Board of Directors and
the Association’s new Chairman, Harrison “Bud” Tyson. This special
event will be held on Thursday, January 12 at the Waynesborough
Country Club in Paoli from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. While it provides
an opportunity to meet the leadership of the organization, this
event also is a great chance to network with other members.
Additionally, the reception features a one- hour open bar, butlered
hors d’oeuvres, carving stations, and a delectable dessert buffet.
Please note that optional valet parking will be available.
The cost for the event is $65 and black tie is admired. To
register online, please access the Online Payment Center by clicking
here. Once logged on, just click on the link for event calendar
and follow the link for the Welcome Reception.
You can also register or receive additional information by
calling Vinnie Pagnini at 610-560-4800 or email vpagnini@suburbanwestrealtors.com.
Association Toy Drive A Success
The Suburban West REALTORS Association is pleased to report
that members of the organization donated more than 300 toys to less
fortunate children throughout the area. The organization has given
the donated toys to three tremendous organizations for further
distribution: Head Start; Domestic Relations (Delaware County); and
the Marine Corps Toys For Tots Campaign.
The Association is grateful to all our members who have
donated and would like to specially recognize the following member
and offices:
- Mike Citrenbaum
- Century 21 Alliance, Aston
- Century 21 Alliance, Media
- Coldwell Banker Preferred, Wayne
- Duffy Real Estate, Narberth
- Duffy Real Estate, St. Davids
- Prudential Fox & Roach REALTORS, Bryn Mawr
- Prudential Fox & Roach REALTORS, Haverford
- Weichert REALTORS, Wayne
Interested in Joining the 2006 Chester County REALTOR/Lawyer
Committee
 Reservations for the 2006 Chester County REALTOR/Lawyer
Committee are now being accepted. Meetings are held the first
Thursday of each month at the Chester County Bar Association, 15
West Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380. Meetings start promptly at
Noon and end just as promptly at 1:00 p.m. Topics vary from guest
speakers to open forum. The meetings are an opportunity for
REALTORS® and Lawyers to meet and discuss issues of mutual interest.
The annual fee for this committee is $60 which covers lunch served
during the meeting. To reserve a space for 2006, please click
here to download the registration form and return the completed
form with your payment of $60 payable to the “Realtor Lawyer
Committee” to the Association office by December 30, 2005.
Delaware County OKs Budget
Delaware County Council, Dec. 13, gave final approval to a
2006 budget of $293,747,000 with no tax increase for the second
consecutive year. The tax rate will remain at 4.45 mills, which
means the owner of a property assessed at the average of $128,000
will pay $569 in county taxes next year. (Source: County Press
Online; 12/19/05)
Important Phone Numbers & Websites
- Association of REALTORS School: 610-560-4900 (www.realtors-school.com)
- REALTORS Legislative Alliance: 610-981-9000 (www.rladirect.com)
- Suburban West REALTORS Association TECH HOTLINE:
800-704-7240 (email: techhotline@att.net) (8:30 am to 8
pm, Monday to Friday)
- PAR Legal Hotline: 800-727-5345 (9 am to 10 am &
1 pm to 3 pm, Monday to Friday)
- Suburban West REALTORS Association Website: www.suburbanwestrealtors.com
- SUPRA Support: 877-699-6787 (8 am to 10 pm,
Everyday)
- TREND: 610-783-4650 (www.trendmls.com)
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