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July 12, 2005 deadline for NALS Region 6 exam prep. course registration July 15, 2005 deadline for postmark for Region 6 registration July 18, 2005 deadline for proposed Bylaws/Standing Rules amendments to chair; deadline for bids for Fall Board Meeting July 28, 2005 Region 6 Exam Prep. Course, Natchez, MS July 29-31, 2005 Region 6 Conference, Natchez, MS July 29, 2005 NALS PP/PLS/ALS exams July 31, 2005 deadline for registration to NALS National Forum, Buffalo/Niagara Falls, NY |
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The 2005 Annual Meeting
is behind us. If you were unable to join us in Houston, you missed a
fabulous event and meeting! Next up is the Fall Board Meeting in El Paso,
September 15-18, 2005. Don't miss out on the seminars, real estate cram
course, leadership, networking, and the El Paso Mystery Troupe and 20's
costume contest. The deadline for registration is September 5, 2005.
Registration forms are available online at
www.texasalp.org. Room rates are only $78/night for single, double,
triple or quad. If you drive in or rent a car, there is complimentary
parking at the Marriott Airport. Call or email me with questions (915-545-4716 or nrice@mailbmc.com). |
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In accordance with the Bylaws and Standing Rules, proposed amendments must be submitted to the Bylaws and Standing Rules Chairman by July 18, 2005. See copy of letter calling for amendments and submission form attached.
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Nonverbal Communication – As A Leader, Do You Know How Important It Is? Source: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Leadership- Andrew J. DuBrin By: Judy Stephenson, PP, PLS, CLA, TSC Nonverbal communication can contribute to your effectiveness as a leader. The Eyes Have It. When used congruently, the head, face, and eyes provide the clearest indication of attitude toward others. If you are addressing a group member, turn your head toward that member, look at the member’s face, and make eye contact. Your full attention suggests respect for the member. By making eye contact with group members, they in turn pay more attention to your message and perceive you as more confident. Stand Up Straight! Posture is perhaps the most obvious nonverbal signal of self-confidence and belief in yourself. Standing up straight generally reflects high self-confidence, whereas stooping and slouching can indicate a poor self-image and weak leadership capability. Personal Space. Respect another person’s space. Standing from one and one-half to four feet from the person you’re addressing is best for projecting face-to-face leadership. Moving too close to a person might be perceived as being brash. If you are too far away from a person you might appear to be shying away from them. How Do You Sound? A forceful voice, which includes a consistent tone without vocalized pauses suggests confidence. A whispery, wimpy voice detracts from a confident image. Your Time Is Important. Be prompt for meetings and, if you are the leader, start and stop meetings on time. Be respectful of another person’s time. |
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TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION The inaugural real estate exam will be given September 24, 2005. Testing sites are Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, and Houston. Exam applications can be obtained from the Texas ALP website (www.texasalp.org). Some of the categories that will be covered on the real estate exam are as follows: terminology; procedures–such as document preparation, execution, recording, and deadlines; purchase and sale of real property, including title matters, financing, documentation, and closing; encumbrances, limitations, and non purchase liens; involuntary termination of ownership, including foreclosure, eminent domain, condemnation, and others; landlord and tenant regulations; mineral and water rights. Additionally, as in most certification exams, an application section will be included to test your ability to apply the specialized knowledge you have. Your firm probably has all of the resources that you will need to study for the exam. However, the Institute has tried to keep to a minimum the resources on which the test is annotated. Obviously, the Texas Property Code is a primary reference, and should be available in all law offices. Two other primary references are the Texas Real Estate Forms Manual (which may be purchased from the State Bar of Texas) and Texas Real Estate, 9th Edition, by Charles Jacobus (ISBN: 0-324-23713-8 and may be purchased at www.thomsonlearning.com; www.barnesandnoble.com; and www.amazon.com). Secondary references include the Texas Probate Code and the Texas Family Code. A cram course will be offered in conjunction with the Texas ALP Fall Board Meeting in El Paso. A copy of the registration form is attached. Take advantage of this great opportunity! Questions? Contact Deidra Daniels, 713-654-4111 or deidar@splpc.com. |
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One evening an old Cherokee
told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My
son, the battle is between 2 "wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith." The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?" The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed." |
