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November 1, 2005 - deadline for postmark for Jett award submissions |
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Did you know Austin was first named Waterloo? The first Anglo-American settlers arrived in the area in the 1830s when Texas was still part of Mexico. They founded the village of Waterloo along the banks of the Colorado River. In 1839, Waterloo was chosen to become the capital of the new Republic of Texas, and the town was renamed Austin in honor of Stephen F. Austin. Make your plans now to attend the 2006 Winter Board Meeting, February 2-5, 2006, at the Lakeway Inn, located on the shores of beautiful Lake Travis. You can download the registration form and schedule of events at www.texasalp.org/calendar.htm. This meeting is one-stop shopping for CLE, networking, and fun! Take advantage of this great opportunity. We are offering CLE on both Friday and Saturday – a total of 7 hours. Don’t be left out. Register now. |
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The trivia question in the last issue was: A&E category--Name three people who have streets in Lubbock named after them. The answer is: Mac Davis,
Glenna Goodacre and Buddy Holly. |
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The inaugural real estate exam by the Texas Institute of Specialty Certification was given in September. Congratulations to the following who have passed:
Mary Bullar, CLA, TSC
Waco LPA
Donna Dendy, PP, PLS, CLA, TSC
Waco LPA
Sondra Heugatter, PP, PLS, TSC
Houston ALP
Marty Olson, PLS, TSC
Houston ALP
Kristy C. Turner, PP, PLS, CLA,
TSC
Waco LPA
Elizabeth Wells, PP, PLS, TSC
Austin LSA
Congratulations to each
of the following who passed
either the ALS, PLS or PP certification exam. Way to go!!!
Janet Brown, PLS - San
Antonio
Patricia Cates, PLS - San Antonio Marian Cavazos, PLS - San Antonio Angela Cooper, ALS - San Antonio Melissa Crockett, PLS - Houston Theresa DiMatteo, PLS - Houston Adele Dubicki, PLS - Houston Kelly Ferrell-Smith, PLS - Pearland Irene Flores, ALS - San Antonio Sophie Forsythe, PLS - Dallas Lee Foulger, PLS - Spring Rhonda Gallaher, PLS - San Antonio Gricelda Gonzalez, ALS - San Antonio Suzannah Guthrie, PLS - Grapevine Laura Hern, PLS - Plano Kimberly Keys, ALS - Amarillo Susan Krusleski, PLS - Houston Sheryl Mann, PP - Corpus Christi Thelma Martinez, PLS - El Paso Barbara Moore, PLS - San Antonio Corinne Mrzyglod, PLS - HoustonEmma Ramirez, PLS - El Paso Marie Rodriguez, PLS - Idalou Flora Rosa, PLS - San Antonio Jeannine Sakal, PLS - Dallas Christine Street, PP - Houston Andrea Sullivan, PLS - Houston Jill Watts, PP - Amarillo Cheryl Wenzel, PP - Converse I know that with everyone's busy schedule, it is not always easy to find the time to study and prepare for these certification exams. Congratulations again to each of you for making this a priority. For those of you thinking of taking the PP or PLS certification exam in March, a "cram" session will be offered at the Winter Board Meeting in Austin. The registration form will be available soon to download off the website, so check back often!!!! Hope to see you in Austin. |
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Decision
to Delegate One of the most common mistakes a coach can make is to misjudge the level of a player. If the leader doesn’t work with each player according to where he is in his development, the player won’t produce, succeed, and develop. According to management consultant Ken Blanchard, all team members fit into one of four categories with regard to the type of leadership they need. Players who need direction. These players don’t really know what to do or how to do it. You need to instruct them every step of the way. Players who need coaching. Players who are able to do more of the job on their own will become more independent, but they still rely on you for direction and feedback. Players who need support. Players able to work without your direction still may require resources and encouragement. Players to whom you delegate. At this stage, players can be given a task, and you can be confident that it will be done. They only need you to lead. Provide them with vision on the front end and accountability on the back end, and they will multiply your efforts. |
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You’ve Got Questions ... We’ve Got Answers Please join TALP Leadership Committee in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday, December 3, 2005 for a one-day, information packed leadership seminar. The seminar will begin at 8:00 and end at 4:00. We will provide information on the various leadership positions of our organization from Secretary to Parliamentarian. We will conclude the seminar with a mock board meeting allowing some time for questions and answers. The cost should not exceed $30.00 per person which will include breaks, lunch and a handout. More details coming soon. Please let me know if you will or will not be able to attend or if you have questions. I can be reached at jstephenson@dss-tx.com. Hope to see you in Lubbock. |
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Submitted by: November is a time to give thanks for so many things. What are you most thankful for in your life? Some may say children, family, work, health – whatever it is, most people will remember to be thankful for these blessings around this time of year. Amongst my many blessings, I am thankful for my membership in a tri-level organization. My membership has helped me secure a job I enjoy, and I have grown with the certifications and continuing education available through my affiliation with this organization. Most importantly, I have bettered myself while making friends and wonderful memories. Now is the time to thank your members for all they do. As you are aware, we are a volunteer organization. It is always nice to feel needed - everyone can use a pat on the back. Some ideas on how to thank your members may be to send a postcard thanking them for their membership, send them a rose on their renewal date or ask them to stand at your next meeting and be recognized. I personally would like to thank all of the officers, chairman, committee members and members for all that they do to make this such a great organization! |
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MESSAGE FROM THE TALP ROSTER COMMITTEE Please forward all membership contact changes to Sherry Westlake at swestlake@houston.rr.com or Sylvia Bruchman at sbruchman@houston.rr.com Thank you, Sherry Westlake, TSC |
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CONGRATULATIONS to Texas ALP Members Mary Bullard (Waco); Donna Dendy (Waco); Sondra Heugatter (Houston); Marty Olson (Houston); Kristy Turner (Waco); and Betty Wells (Austin) on being the first to pass the specialty certified Texas real estate law exam! You too can be a part of this elite group of specialty certified legal support professionals. TISC offers specialty certification for the legal support professional in both Texas real estate and Texas civil litigation. For information regarding qualifications to sit for an exam, exam dates, and study courses, check out our website at www.txisc.org. |
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As the time of thanksgiving approaches, we pause to count our blessings. The freedom of this great country in which we live and work and its many opportunities for achievement. The friendship of the members of Texas ALP and the confidence they have shown in us. For all of these things we are deeply thankful. Our best wishes to you and yours for a happy Thanksgiving.
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Insight
Robert R. Updegraff |
