August 19, 2005

NEW INFORMATION

• Candidates Announced For Board of Directors Election-- Following is the slate of candidates who will be on the ballot for the election to the 2006 Board of Directors. Ballots will be mailed to every REALTOR® member on September 30 with the election culminating at the Annual Membership Meeting scheduled for Friday, October 21 at the White Manor Country Club. Members will be asked to choose four (4) REALTOR® members and one (1) Affiliate member to serve alongside the incumbent Directors. Members elected will serve a 2-year term to the Board.

You will have the option of casting your ballot through the mail or by electronic means. In accordance with the Bylaws, additional candidates may be placed in nomination by petition by at least five percent (5%) of the REALTOR ® Members eligible to vote. The petition must be filed with the Chief Executive Officer at least four (4) weeks before the election (September 23).

For additional information on the following candidates, please click here. Once on the site, you can access the biographies of each candidate and listen to an audio stream of the REALTORS and Affiliates in their own words. PLEASE NOTE that the following incumbents will be completing their term in 2005: Harrison (Bud) Tyson (Prudential Fox & Roach, Malvern-Paoli), David Brant (Weichert REALTORS, West Chester), Jim Clarke (RE/MAX Professional), Brian Kane (RE/MAX Preferred), Tish Maloney (Century 21 Absolute Realty, Springfield), Matt Russo (Russo Real Estate).

• Register Today And Help Drive Away Cancer— The Association is currently accepting registrations for its first annual Golf Classic and Monte Carlo Night at the Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli on Monday, September 26. All proceeds for this event go to support the American Cancer Society. The deadline to register is September 16 but because space is limited, all interested members are encouraged to sign up for either or both the Golf and Monte Carlo events soon. Golf registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. and tee off is 12:30 p.m. Open Bar begins at 5:00 p.m. and Monte Carlo will commence at 7:00 p.m. Prizes, giveaways and fun will be readily available. For more detailed information on the event, please click here and for sponsorship information, please click here.
   
• $10,000 RAISED FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CHESTER COUNTY-- Even with the blazing morning heat last Saturday, the 3 rd Annual 5K Run For Home was well received by participants.  The event had over 190 participants and volunteers.  THANK YOU to all the members who supported, volunteered, and participated in this rewarding event!  We were able to raise again $10,000.00 for Habitat for Humanity of Chester County.    Click here for pictures.

This event could not have been possible without the assistance of the 5K Task Force Members and our sponsors.  The 5K Task Force Members include:  Kathy McQuilkin (RE/MAX Professional Realty, Exton), Susan Bell (RE/MAX Professional Realty, Exton), Heidi Brennan (PFR, Chadds Ford), Alan Fastman (Helpful Home Inspections), Dave Barton (Wells Fargo Home Mortgage), Maureen Greim (Long & Foster, Exton), Betty Patterson (PFR, Exton), Marlane Bohon, PFR, Malvern), Kurt McCadden (Century 21 Alliance, West Chester), and A.J. Ruocchio (PFR, Wayne). 

Significant sponsorship contributions from: Main Line Today * USI Colburn Insurance Service * Century 21 Alliance * Eagleview Properties * Kelly Caterers * Prudential Fox & Roach * RE/MAX Professional Realty.  Other sponsors include: Minuteman Press of Broomall * Chase Home Finance/Chesco Financial Services * Commerce Bank  * Hankin Group * Keller Williams Real Estate * Long & Foster Real Estate * Reliable Home Inspection * The Ice Butler * The Real Estate Book * Admiral Search & Abstract Corp * American Solutions For Business * Coatesville Coca-Cola * Crystal Water * First Financial Bank * Helpful Home Inspectors * Iron Workers Bank * Mercedes-Benz of West Chester * My Gym * REALTORS Legislative Alliance * We Care Chiropractic * Wilkie Lexus * Brickside Grille Restaurant * Daily Local News   * Giant Supermarket * Isaac’s Restaurant & Deli * Dairy Queen * Chick-Fil-A * Red Robin Restaurant * Victory Brewing Co.

The Association would like to specially thank the Uwchlan Township, Uwchlan Twp Police, Uwchlan Ambulance Corp, Lionville Fire Police, PECO, and The Hankin Group.

• Memorial Notices— It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of longtime REALTOR member Arthur Korn of Herbert Yentis & Company. Arthur passed on August 15. Arthur was a member of the Association since 1974.

It is also with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of former longtime REALTOR member Edie Crozer. Edie was a REALTOR with Crozer and Crozer and a member of the Association from 1974 through 1994.

• Employment Notice— Full time clerical position available on the Kit Anstey Real Estate Team. Looking for an individual that possesses good multi-tasking skills and is well organized. Duties include answering phones, daily running of team’s procedures, mailings, feedback, dictation, and interaction with the web. For information, email Kitsells@aol.com, fax 610-436-1879 or call the office at 610-430-3000.

REMINDERS

• Eminent Domain Survey From PAR— The following request is being made by Chairman Brian Kane on behalf of the Board of Directors:  

“The Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS (PAR) has recently issued a survey to all members regarding the very important issue of Eminent Domain. As many of you are aware, a recent Supreme Court decision now allows local city governments the right to seize privately-owned property to promote economic development. But, states are also provided the right to impose further restrictions on the local governments within their states regarding this power. Legislatures are planning to introduce legislation to address this and in preparation of PAR’s stand on the issue, the organization is interested in gauging its members interest in the issue.”

“To help PAR, I strongly urge all members to complete the survey if you have not already. To access the survey, please click here. It should take no more than 5 to 7 minutes to complete and there is no need to register. If you have any questions, please contact the Suburban West REALTORS Association staff at 610-560-4800. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this timely and important issue.”

• “Nuts and Bolts of a Residential Lease”— The Delaware County Real Estate and Bar Practices Committee will convene its popular breakfast meeting on Thursday, August 25 at the Little Inn, Media, PA. The seminar topic, Residential Leases, will be presented by Lee A. Stivale, Esquire and Lou Kodumal, Esquire. Cost for this event is $13.00 payable at the door. The fee covers the cost of breakfast and room expenses and will be charged to all attendees. Breakfast is served at 8:15 a.m., the session will begin at 8:45 a.m. Advance Reservation is required. Call Vince Mancini, Esquire at 610-566-8064 to reserve your spot. CLE credit is available for an additional fee.

Save The Date! --Brokers-Owners/Managers Invitational Featuring Jim Goldsmith— On Friday, September 9, the Suburban West REALTORS Association will be sponsoring a Broker-Owner/Manager Invitational. This invitational will feature roundtable discussions, networking opportunities and speaker PAR Legal Counsel Jim Goldsmith, Esq. Jim will present on RESPA, Risk Management Issues and more! The event will be held at the Concord Country Club in Concordville, PA from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Brokers-Owners and Managers are encouraged to contact Andrea Bonacquisti Vaughn at avaughni@suburbanwestrealtors.com or call 610-560-4800 for more information or to register

OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS:

• Suburban West REALTORS Association TECH HOTLINE:
  800-704-7240 (email: techhotline@att.net)
  (8:30 am to 8 pm, Monday to Friday)
  
• PAR Legal Hot Line: 800-727-5345
  (9 a.m. to 10 am & 1 pm to 3 pm, Monday to Friday)
  
• Suburban West REALTORS Association:
  http://www.suburbanwestrealtors.com
  
• SUPRA Support: 877-699-6787 (8 am to 10 pm, Everyday)