NARPM 2006 National Convention

A "Big Tex" overview of the 2006 Convention:

And what a conference it was.........for all those of you who missed it,.............too bad!!! The attendees who went to this year's
2006 NARPM Convention and Trade Show, September 27-30 in Burlington, Vermont started off on Tuesday the 26th with the "President's Tour", a scenic luncheon cruise down Lake Champlain. The 60 degree weather was a welcome change form the Texas heat. An old tradition was revived with "I thought I heard It All" contest during dessert. As luck would have it, we missed the color changing of the leaves by about a week. It didn't stop some from a scenic drive through New England though. Our paths took us to Dakin Farms for a real sampling of Vermonts finest maple syrup, various preserves, maple flavored meats and cheeses. We could "bearly" wait to get to the next  stop at the Vermont Teddy Bear factory. The last stop of the day was the world famous "Ben & Jerry's" ice cream factory in Waterbury, a short 40 minute ride from Burlington. We got to sample "Apple Pie" one of their newest flavors. Other people went to Shelburne Farms and the Lake Champlain Chocolate Factory. Thursday mornings first timer breakfast was attended by over 75 "newbies". Property Managers from Bermuda to Australia were in attendance.
Wednesday evening the Conference opened with Steve Oniki, the "happy Jappy" who talked about how to improve our people skills. Thursday morning, Cam Marsten made his second NARPM appearance. He spoke about "Coaching the Four Generations". Friday brought the hilarity of hometown hero, Mark "the Mouse" Kreditor. His topic was "Ethical Conflicts in the Modern Age of Property Management". He picked on his friend "fast" Eddie Davis and hailed him as the KFC ( King of forever empty condos) as well as talked about the SIC's (Sophisticated Investors from California. Afterwards he taught the session "The Do's & Don'ts of Negotiations" with his Brother in Law from N.Y., mediator & arbitrator, Ira Lobel.  Thursday's 50/50 raffle, a record $1170 was won by Ft. Worth's, Daryl "Easy Rider" Kazen, a member of the 50/50 raffle Committee !!!! The rest of the money for a two day total of $2200 was donated to Habitat for Humanity.
Friday evening's Autumn Glory Gala & Reception brought us special guest, Ladonna Gatlin ( sister of the Gatlin Brothers-Rudy, Steve, & Larry). Folks, this girl can sing!!! She told stories and sang a duet (Everything is Beautiful)  with member Erika Green from Ft. Worth. After singing America the Beautiful, Amazing Grace, & My Country Tis of Thee, there was not a dry eye in the house. Hopefully, we will see y'all in Scottsdale next year.               

--Eddie Davis
MAB Realty
 

 Burlington, Vermont!   National Convention page details.

The Greater Dallas Chapter of NARPM excites the nation of NARPM with a triple score at the National Convention in Salt Lake City UT!

"Fast Track - By Eddie"
  The Greater Dallas Chapter of NARPM returned from the 17th Annual Convention and Trade Show at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah just about the time Hurricane Rita hit land. However, Rita was no match for the accolades that were received by our chapter members.
  It all started on Wednesday, September 21 when the always entertaining, our own Mark Kreditor, MPM, was the opening session keynote speaker. His topic was "Portal or Property Marketing?- The New Age Dilemma". Mark wowed the crowd as only Mark can.
  The Convention's emcee was none other than Cary Efurd. His delivery was well received by the attendee's and he often kept us entertained with his rendition of Elvis songs.
  Next on Thursday, September 22, there was a "newbee" breakfast for approximately 100 first time convention goers. This included our 7 first timers; Earnestine Nichol, Steve Birnbaum, Sheila Lambeth, Sandra Robinson, Dave Christensen Jerry Ryan and Tom Leeds. Then immediately following the luncheon that day, our own, President Elect, Earnestine Nichol shocked us all by winning over $1200 (the most amount of money ever given away at any previous time) at the first 50/50 raffle of the convention.
  The vendors at the Trade Show matched donations from our NARPM members just at the convention to the tune of over $28,000 to be earmarked for a Hurricane Relief Fund to the Katrina and Rita victims and given to various charities including the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and Habitat for Humanity.
  As Friday arrived, the excitement built, as our chapter received "Chapter Excellence" among eight other chapters for only the third time in our history. Next, the first of 3 coveted awards were given to members of the Greater Dallas Chapter. The "Rocky Maxwell Spirit Award" given to a new member (less than 18 months in NARPM) for outstanding leadership and service, was received by Dave Christensen, technology guru and creator of our awesome chapter website. After the lunch and business meeting, Eddie Davis, MPM was then the recipient of the first time award for the "Volunteer of the Year" given to him by President Marc Banner. Immediately following, the emotional and teary eyed Banner then gave the most prestigious "President's Award" to our Chapter President, a shocked Cary Efurd, newly anointed RMP (his designation was given out earlier at the convention). A CLEAN SWEEP, HAT TRICK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let's keep the momentum going. Great job Greater Dallas Chapter!!!!!!

Marcus Banner  BIO/ INFO
July 23rd 2005  8:30-11:30 A. M. Sign up now for our first Designation Class to be taught by National President <<Marcus Banner! (Bio/Info)  DOWNLOAD FORM Take the class in the A.
M. of Oakland vs Ranger game in the P. M.   R.S.V.P. Karen Kleber, Premier Properties at karen@swdallasrealtor.com for the Code of Ethics class.  Mail a $45.00 check for each person who will be attending to Karen's business address (see the members page to find the mailing address).  The cost of the class does not cover the game.  WE will be getting group seating and pricing and all information will be announced. 74 tickets are available now

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The Greater Dallas NARPM Chapter will host the National Midwinter Leadership Symposium in Dallas
at the Intercontinental Hotel (Tollway @ Arapaho) on January 18 through the 21st of 2006. A one day Regional Convention will follow on January 21st. Stuart Lautin, a renound Dallas Real Estate attorney and NARPM affiliate, will speak as well a a TAR speaker, not named yet. Attendees will include members from Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, & New Mexico. Designation classes will be offered during this week long event. Information for registration, costs and sessions will follow. Eddie Davis MPM , with MAB Realty, has been chosen to chair this national event. Fore more info, you can call him at 214-369-8105 or check the dallasnarpm.org website. 
-Designation classes at Syposium
-Symposium Brochure
-Registration Form
-Regional Conference Brochure
addisontexas.net will get you started scoping out the hood

Just in.... Solepoets, Texas Music Artists will perform at the Friday Event

How to Manage your rental property before it Manages YOU  "Learn from the Professionals"
pdf flyer updated

What: Learn the entire rental process. Some of the topics to be covered:
-Advertising Handling deposits
-Screening Tenants Evictions
-Addendums required by law Move-ins/move-outs
-Texas Property Code Required Repairs, and more

When: July 26, 2006, 6::00 -9:00 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm )

Where: DFWREIN ( Dallas/Fort Worth Real Estate Investor Network )

12801 Stemmons Frwy, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75234, (35 North, exit Valley View, DFWREIN on South bound service road)

Who: The Dallas chapter of the National Association of Residential Property Managers

& the vendors that supply the maintenance/services for their rentals.

Cost: $89  you can use paylease.com to enroll

COME SHARE IN THE FUN

Greater Dallas NARPM Chapter Members will donate our labor to Dallas Habitat on Saturday, April 22^nd.

 1.     This date cannot be guaranteed until the 1^st of April.  We  are tentatively scheduled at this point.   2.     We do need a head count, so please RSVP to Lochheadmgmt@aol.com.
3.     Build site is the Fair Park area.
4.     8am-4pm, One (1) hour lunch and noon.
5.     Safety speech at 8am, tools are provided, instruction on the jobs we will be given.

 If you have any questions please call me at 972/288-0505.

 Thanks

Sheila Lambeth

June 2005 9th at 10 o'clock in the morning  -National President Elect, Rose Thomas, MPM is coming! The meeting will be held at MetroTEX Realtors (the same place and room where the Steve Urie event was held.  This is HUGE.  Everything we do in HUGE.  Everything is a big as we make it.  Build it and they will come! >>Map
 

Property Manager Raymond Scarabosio (INFO/BIO CLICK HERE) MPM
August 24th, 2005 Greater Dallas NARPM Monthly Meeting Registration at 9:30 AM.  The Show Starts at 10 AM and  Ends at 1:00 PM.  WE can linger until 2 PM.  WE have the Building Area until 2.  WOW!  WOW!  POW! Location Eddie Deen's Ranch on The Exact Corner of Lamar and I 35.  You can't miss it!  Promptness is a virtue! Guest Speaker: Ray Scarabosio, MPM of San Francisco CA with the Jackson Group.  Ray is a NARPM G-I-A-N-T! Topic: Property Management and the Internet,  Ray Scarabosio, MPM, Bio Attached Sponsored by: SERVPRO of North Irving and the Law Firm of Higier, Lautin, Foxman, McKinney, and Owen, P. C. Thank you, Billy Weaver and John Guzman of SERVPRO and Stuart Laughin, ESQ of the Law Firm of Higier, Lautin, Foxman, McKinney, and Owen, P. C. Admission FREE for NARPM members. Admission $15.00 for Non-members

 Special NARPM priced Texas Barbecue by Nationally Renowned Eddie Deen's Barbecue, (Caterer of National Diplomatic and Major Corporate Events) $15.00