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Instructors: The Teaching Professor Conference: Cutting-Edge Learning for Exceptional Educators (Discounts end soon!)

Discounted Pricing Ends March 10

For educators deeply committed to their classroom work, the Teaching Professor Conference has been a source of knowledge and inspiration since 2003. It’s also been a source of truly affordable professional development. Affordability is something that’s only grown in importance over the years; we all know the state of higher education budgets today. So, for the 2017 conference, we’re pleased to once again deliver exceptional value to conference attendees as well as special discounts that can make the event even easier on your budget.      Register here for Discounted Rates      First, though, consider why you should come to the conference . . . There’s really no other forum quite like the Teaching Professor Conference for exploring the art and science of teaching. This intensive three-day event hosts close to 1,000 teachers from campuses nationwide as they learn about the latest pedagogical research, the innovations that are changing how we teach, and the ways our fellow educators are responding to an ever-evolving classroom. From course creation to assessment methods, from student engagement to crisis management, from grading practices to classroom technology, the conference’s range is both broad and deep. You’ll leave bursting with ideas that you can implement in your very next class. 2017 Teaching Professor Conference June 2–4, 2017 Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel St. Louis, Mo. An excellent professional-development value . . . A quick check of our conference fees will show you that even the full conference cost is surprisingly modest. If you take advantage of the discounts we offer, it becomes more affordable still. The earlier you book, the more you save. You can take advantage of discounted hotel pricing, too, if you act promptly. We also offer group rates! Your conference fee includes all plenary and concurrent sessions, two continental breakfasts, two lunches, and an opening reception. The Teaching Professor Conference will add tremendously to your pedagogical tool kit. As one recent participant said: “This conference was one of the very best I’ve ever attended. Every session offered valuable information that I will be able to utilize immediately in my courses.” Make your plans to join us for the 2017 Teaching Professor Conference. And make those plans soon to enjoy the greatest savings on your registration. P.S. Need to make the case to your dean or chair? We’ve created a letter template to guide you . . .       Register Now       Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations by May 10, 2017! Call (800) 228-9290 and ask for the special Teaching Professor Conference room rates.

April Showered us with great stories (so sorry about that!) - Here's our Favorites from this past month

This month while our Senior management was traveling to conferences near and far, there were still stories that caught the eye of our staff. Here's a brief recap of the stories we found interesting in April, including a post on the ARELLO Mid-Year meetings in San Diego, CAR Spring Meetings in Vail and the invention of the Slurpee. Think we missed a story? Let us know!

 

ARELLO Mid-Year Meetings

The annual mid-year meetings offer real estate regulators from across the country (and around the world) a chance to meet, plan and strategize on issues ranging from timeshares to property management rule and regulation enforcement. This year our own Burton Lee attended the meetings. While no major rule changes or operational meetings were made, we'll be watching for those to come forward at the annual meeting this fall. Educational standards may be discussed and changes could be implemented.

 

Colorado Association of REALTORS Spring Meetings

One day after the start of the ARELLO meetings, CAR Directors and engaged REALTORS met in Vail. Our Founder, Vann Hilty, who is a CAR Director was among the attendees. Our favorite part of the trip was
the selfi that he got caught taking in between sessions. (Or was in DURING the sessions.... hmmmmm?)

The meetings concluded with an increase in membership dues and a change to the Board voting structure that should benefit the entire membership over the long term.

 

Not the only shows in town! Instructor Development Was Omnipresent* this month as well!

If two conferences and sets of meetings the same week isn't enough, educators had two additional conferences this month. The annual RAPDD conference hosted in Wichita each year draws educators from all over the country. This even hosts more than a hundred educators and professional development directors from associations and boards across the country. With exceptional panels, classes, IDWs and the Speaker Showcase all on display, this event was a must attend for educators in real estate.

If you missed it this year, the 2015 dates are already set for March 31st - April 2nd.

And just this past week TRETA, the Texas Real Estate Teachers Association, held their annual conference as well. Texas instructors were able to participate in IDWs (earning credit at the same time) and hear not only the newest information on instruction for real estate in Texas, but were also updated on new rules from Gwen Jackson from the Texas Real Estate Commission. (Hint: Massive changes have been made, even more critical changes coming next year... we'll be busy)

*Note: I've been seeking an opportunity to put "omnipresent" in a post for quite some time now.

 

The Invention of the Slurpee

Everything we ever wanted to know about the iconic brain-freeze inducing beverage in one article. You bet we're interested! How did the Slurpee come about? What IS the connection between a slurpee and an ICEE? How long has the slurpee been around? These questions and many others were answered in the following post;

http://priceonomics.com/the-invention-of-the-slurpee/?curator=MediaREDEF

 

EPA / Army Corps Redifine "Waters of the US"

Last week the EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers published the draft rule redefining “waters of the US” as used in the Clean Water Act for public comment.  The Federal Register notice and various other related documents may be found on this website page:

http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0880-0001

The comment period opened today, and it closes July 21, 2014 (90 days). This will be an opportunity for all stakeholders to actually have a say in which Waters are covered... and which are not.

 

 Top 10 Nerdiest States - via eStately

Possibly the most important story this past month came from a real estate firm who conducted the very important and only slightly semi-scientific research necessary to determine the nerdiest states in America.

As soon as we saw this we knew our home state would be on the list. (don't ask how we knew, we just knew)  And guess what - Top 10! Yay!  Now give me back my Charizard Card.

http://blog.estately.com/2014/04/the-nerdiest-states-in-america/

 

 

Registration for the 2014 Real Estate Educators Association (REEA) Conference in now OPEN!

To All Instructors and Educators in the Real Estate Industry:

We invite you to join the Real Estate Educators Association June 20-23, 2014 in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona for our Annual REEA Conference, "REEA A-Z". Click here to register today and take advantage of our Early Bird Special  now through May 15, 2014 or visit us at REEA.org/Events.

Start your mornings with a short walk in the desert and enjoy the magnificant landscape with spectacular mountain backdrops with the REEA Walkers, attend a special full day IDW designed with you in mind, back by popular demand enjoy the annual "Tax Law Update", "Real Estate Law Update". & "Mortgage Market Update", over 18 Speakers and Presenters from all around the country that you don't want to miss along with lots of fun and networking with The Best of The Best!

Why not pair your REEA conference experience with a summer vacation? "Scottsdale, Arizona, at the heart of every great vacation is passion – for a new place, a new adventure, even a new way of expressing yourself. It’s about experiencing those exquisite moments that leave you feeling energized, enriched and renewed. And it’s about creating memories that will inspire and delight you for a lifetime.  Scottsdale, a city that celebrates passion in all its forms."    Visit the Scottsdale Visitors and Conference Bureau to learn more.

Register Today and we look forward to seeing you in Sunny Arizona!

Bevy of upcoming events in Real Estate and Appraisal shower April with opportunities to learn

April is one of the busiest months of the year for real estate and appraisal industry conferences, events and courses. Take a look at the list of events that all lead up to the NAR Mid-Year conference next month in Washington, D.C. Have an event that you think VanEd should look in to? Let us know!

Check out these upcoming events:

This month starts off with a bang - RETSO - Real Estate & Technology South kicks off a long month of conferences when it opens on April 4th - 5th in Atlanta, GA. This conference is for those who want to design a unique business model that allows them to transform their business in the coming year. Learn more by clicking here. Can't make it in time? Don't worry - we'll be posting and following along on the VanEd Newslog beginning on April 4th.

 

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® Spring Business Meetings will be held in Vail April 9th - 11th. You can learn more by clicking here (we suggest you skip the meetings and instead take advantage of the REThink: The Future of Real Estate event, CYPN bowling and the CYPN Ski Day, not to mention that the biggest end-of-season bash in the Rocky Mountains, Spring Back to Vail is a week of fun in the sun and takes place April 8-14, 2013. That is probably where we'll be.)

Register and learn more online by clicking here.

 

ARELLO Mid-year meetings: The Association of License Law Officials will hold their Mid-year meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona April 10th - 13th. VanEd will be there, so look for an update on the industry issues that regulators are concerned about. Click Here for information.

 

The Nebraska REALTORS® Association Annual Convention & Exhibition will be held April 15th - 17th in La Vista, Nebraska. Join fellow members for the largest and most comprehensive conference held in the state, and see presenters such as Nobu Hata and Melanie McLane. Learn more and register online by clicking here.

 

CREC Annual Update Course - 2013 - this live classroom course will be held April 17th at 1:00pm in Glenwood Springs, CO and is open for registration now. Limited seats are available, so students should register early. Steve Stazel is instructing. For a course outline and to register, click here. Or visit http://VanEd.com/Classroom for other options.

 

For Instructors: TRETA - The Texas Real Estate Teachers Association - is holding their annual conference April 18th - 20th in Bryan, Texas. Speakers scheduled to appear include Carmel Streater, Charles Jacobus and Dr. Jim Gaines, Sr. Economist from the Texas A&M Real Estate Center. This conference is also approved for 9 hours of TREC MCE Elective Credit. Learn more online by clicking here. 

 

REALTOR® Nationwide open house weekend: REALTORS® accross the country will be holding open houses on the weekend of April 20th - 21st during Nationwide Open House Weekend. Thousands will open their doors and use this time to get people into listings and to educate the public about the soon to expire tax credits. REALTORS® can find more information online by clicking here.

 

The Association of Apprisal Regulatory Officials (AARO) will hold their Spring conference in Austin, Texas from April 27th - 29th. Industry officials will hear about all the upcoming rule and policy changes and how they may effect the regulatory environment. Find out more online by clicking here.

 

All of this leads up to the NAR mid-year conference in May:

The REALTORS® Midyear Meetings & Trade Expo is where NAR members take an active role to advance the real estate industry, public policy, and the association. Join us in Washington, DC, for special issues forums, committee meetings, legislative activities, and the industry trade show. This years schedule runs from May 13th - 18th. Find more information or register online by clicking here.

 

Have questions or comments?  Know of an event we don't know about? Let us know! Send us an email at [email protected].

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Post Midyear & Summer events that will help boost your business

If you have the time this busy summer these events top our list of 'things to do'. Don't forget to contact us to see where we will be and find out how to connect with us while you're there!

After the successful NAR Midyear legislative meetings and expo (held May 15th - 19th) it's not too soon to start planning for any and/or all of the following events;

 

Looking for some sort of Quasi-Governmental run webinar training on short sales? We know you are! The FHA’s National Servicing Center (NSC) is pleased to announce the Preforeclosure Program (PFS) Webinar Training for Real Estate Professionals. The training is being offered on a regional basis to offer more local and regional assistance, so check online to see when your regional training is being offered http://bit.ly/J4XjHb. 

Agent reboot - June 6th in Portland, OR is the next agent reboot (from Inman News) Learn all about mobile, video, blogs and gadgets that can help boost your business and increase productivity. The program travels to Oklahoma City in September as well. http://www.agentreboot.com/

 

Mortgage Tech Summit: Denver - On June 7th & 8th Join mortgage and real estate professionals from around the state as they focus on lead generation, efficiency and marketing tools. Apps and utilities too. Don't miss out on what is certain to be the top mortgage marketing event of the year in Colorado. http://MortgageTechSummit.com for more information.

AFIRE - Awesome Females in Real Estate - Join 100 of the most talented and inspiring women leaders at the 6th Annual Awesome Females in Real Estate Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona June 20th - 22nd. Learn more and register at http://realestatecoach.com/afire/.

Looking for some appraisal information in July? Then don't miss the public meeting of the ASB: Appraisal Standards Board on Friday, July 13th in Denver. Register online at http://bit.ly/JfCnwn  

 

The Aspen Board of REALTORS® is hosting two VanEd continuing education classes on July - Ethics for REALTORS® and the CREC Annual Update Course are both scheduled for July 26th in Aspen. Visit http://VanEd.com/Aspen for details and to register for one or both of these live classes.

Inman Connect - San Francisco - Held August 1st - 3rd this year the connect conference will blow you away with new information and innovations that can immediately help feed the techie in you - http://www.realestateconnect.com/ (note: agent reboot will be held in San Francisco on July 31st)

Instructors can close out a great summer by gathering and the recently announced REEA 2012 Conference, "Phoenix Rising: The New REEA Experience" on the campus of Morehead State University August 10th - 13th. This event is sure to be better than expected with announcements on the DREI program and the new REEA structure happening at a rapid pace. Find out more online at http://www.REEA.org.  

With so much going on in the real estate, mortgage and appraisal industries it is more important than ever to stay up to date on rules and technology. Have an event scheduled that we missed here? Let us know! email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to look at it!

Registration for NAR conference & expo in New Orleans is now open!

Registration for the 2009 REALTORS® Conference and Expo is now open, and you are encouraged to register soon for the best hotel options! The conference is slated to run November 5th through the 8th and the Annual Governance meetings will begin on November 3rd.

This years conference programs include over 125 education sessions, the largest real estate expo, and lots of opportunities to expand your network. Registrants will also be able to hear Sarah Ferguson,  Rich Karlgaard and of course Earth, Wind & Fire. Learn more at http://www.realtor.org/convention.nsf/.

Think New Orleans is excited to have the REALTOR® community return? Watch this video! 

Upcoming Events and networking opportunities

In the coming weeks there are a number of local and state networking events and courses that are taking place around the state. Take advantage of the following opportunities:

YPN Networking Event: Next Friday, March 5th, there is a YPN: Young Professionals Network event being held in Grand Junction in conjunction with GJARA. The event is being held at 201 Colorado Avenue Unit #1. This historic beautifully restored building is fantastic and is truly a must see. We will be hosting a tour of a private town home in this same complex.

VanEd is proud to announce that we, along with our partners at CAR, RealtyTMS and Entrust New Direction IRA, will be sponsoring a drawing for a Trip to the CAR State Convention in October, along with two nights stay at the Broadmoor hotel for one YPN member attending this event!

Date:	Friday, March 5, 2010
Time:	4:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:	Two Rivers Condominiums, 201 Colorado Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 - click for map

For more information, contact VanEd's Curtis Hilty - [email protected]- who will be attending the YPN event.

WordCamp: April 12th, one day before the REALTOR® Rally, Real Estate WordCamp will be held at the Denver PPA Event Center. Real Estate WordCamp is all about how to do real estate well on the WordPress publishing platform. Designed for Real Estate Professionals and Technology providers, this one day event will help you learn how to create better content, increase your traffic, and give tips on turning traffic into clients.

Learn more at http://realestatewordcamp.com/.

REALTOR® Rally: Then on April 13th the REALTOR® Rally will be held in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center. In just one day, see Colorado's top speaking talents presenting education sessions relevant to you and your career. These instructors offer real world lessons, timely tips and business solutions you can put to work in your office immediately.

Around 200 Exhibitors bring the latest real estate industry tools, services and programs to the Rally. A keynote session plus several other great Education Sessions will be held throughout the day.

Click here to register, or visit http://www.RealtorRally.org for more information. We'll see you there!