2011 REALTOR Action Spring Conference Agenda

Latest update: 5/23/11

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Executive Committee (Capitol Room)

"REALTOR Day at the Legislature" Events

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Kickoff Luncheon (Riverview A)
Guest Speaker: Michael Olivier, CEO, Committee of 100

Immediately following the Kickoff Luncheon - REALTOR State Capitol Visits
Join fellow REALTORS at the state capitol to meet with elected leadership of the Senate and House. Take advantage of this special group opportunity to talk with lawmakers about the issues and legislation shaping the state’s real estate industry.

5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. - Legislative Reception at the Pentagon Barracks
Wrap up REALTOR Day activities with a special reception on the grounds of the historic Pentagon Barracks adjacent to the capitol. Join REALTORS, legislators and their staffs for casual networking and fabulous food.
                           

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. - Residential/Commercial Financing Update (Riverview B)
Speakers: Jim Purgerson, Senior VP and Senior Lending Officer, Citizens Bank & Trust; Brian Andrews, President, Andrews Commercial Mortgage

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - LARPAC Meeting (Governor Ballroom)

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Real Estate Transfer Tax Steering Committee (Governor Ballroom)

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - NAR Federal Issues Update (Riverview B)
Speakers (Invited): Joe Ventrone, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Real Estate Services

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - REALTOR Awards Luncheon (Riverview A)
Speaker: Paul Rainwater, Louisiana Commissioner of Administration. Don’t miss the annual state-level REALTOR Awards Luncheon, recognizing the industry’s top volunteer REALTOR leaders and LARPAC supporters, and the Louisiana REALTOR of the Year.                                                                      

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - REALTOR Town Hall (Riverview B)

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Caucus Region 1 (King Room)
                               Caucus Region 2 (Capitol Room)
                               Caucus Region 3 (University Room)
                               Caucus Region 4 (Governor Room)

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Transfer Tax Initiative Kickoff Reception (Riverview A)
Join REALTORS from around the state for networking and complimentary food and drink as Louisiana REALTORS officially kicks off its legislative campaign to prohibit real estate transfer taxes statewide.
                                               

Thursday, May 26, 2011

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Board President/President-Elects and Association Executives Breakfast (invitation only) (Governor Room)

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Past Presidents Breakfast (invitation only) (King Room)

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2011 REALTOR Action Spring Conference - May 24-26, 2011 - Baton Rouge, LA

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