I.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order by President Temme
Peterson at 9:00 a.m.
Inspiration
and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Toni Medjuck, President Elect
Introduction
of guests: Guests were introduced to those in
attendance.
Happy Birthday wishes to Michael Davis, Davis Suncoast - Feb. 26th ,
Michael Overton,
Home Loan Experits - Feb. 2nd and
Sally Wilkinson, All
Stars Realty - Feb. 16th
Speaker
Introduction: Vivian Lurie introduced our speaker, Thomas deYampert,
Manager of Finance and Rehabilitation for Housing and Community Development for
the City of St. Petersburg.
Mr. deTampert gave us valuable information on assistance
programs and the basics of affordable housing for 1st time
homebuyers, public officials, disabled individuals and rehab. He discussed issues with mortgage fraud in
the area, property cards and inspections.
II.
REPORTS:
·
Secretary: Minutes from the January 8, 2008 meeting were
submitted for approval by Mary Ann Biggs.
Motion to approve was made, seconded and unanimously approved
·
Treasurer: Report available upon request
·
Membership: No new members, reminder to please send in
your 2008 dues by March 31st
·
Education: Vivian Lurie
announced future speakers and there would be a change in speakers for April.
III.
UNFINISED BUSINESS:
·
Reminder about
becoming involved! Volunteer Committee
opportunities available!
IV. NEW
BUSINESS:
·
Installation of
new member, Doug Leavy with Strategic Insurance, by
Debbie Diesing
·
There was a
discussion about the summer meeting schedule and it was voted and approved to
not have a regular meeting in July
·
Attendance Raffle
·
Hot topics - Escrow Rule Changes
V. PITCH:
·
Pitch for all
members was led by Toni Medjuck,
President Elect
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
·
Temme Peterson
will be taking a leave of absence to take an extended sailing trip. She will be missed!
·
Toni Medjuck announced there were 5 members that went to the FAR convention
in Jan. This is a free conference, and
very informative so mark your calendars for next January.
·
Deb Diesing
announced look for GRI classes for 2008 – FAR will subsidize fee
·
Reminder
Education Marketplace is February 21st at PRO
·
WCR Breakfast of
Champions is March 26th at Bayou Club
·
FAR Legislative
Days – March 25th and 26th
·
Reminder that
license renewals are coming up in March
·
2nd cycle-
Quadrennial Realtor Ethics Training deadline December 31, 2008
·
Next meeting is
March 11th at Bayou Club
VII. ADJOURN: Meeting Adjourned 10:30am
Respectfully
submitted,
Mary
Ann Biggs, Secretary
2/25/08
