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Plans are underway for 2017 NYSCAR Conference by Dinardo

Brian DiNardo, NYSCAR Brian DiNardo, NYSCAR

As I write this letter, we are preparing for our first board meeting in 2017 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center on February 4. The 2017 officers and governors will be installed, the Realtor of the Year will be named and plans will be discussed for the annual conference which will be held at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, June 5 - 7.  Preliminary plans include a full day marketing session and five continuing education classes.  Please watch for future articles with updated information on the conference.

Annual Conference Sponsors Welcomed

Conference sponsors and exhibitors benefit from networking with the conference attendees throughout the conference.  If you or your company would be interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the conference, please email Ali Mann ([email protected]) or Sherry Marr ([email protected]) for information.

Code of Ethics and Professional Standards Training

This course, sponsored by the NYS Association of Realtors, is a must for local board/association presidents, directors, executive officers, professional standards administrators and legal counsels, in addition to grievance and professional standards committee members. Any other members interested in learning more about the professional standards process are welcome. The course satisfies NAR’s mandatory ethics training requirement.    

In this course, you’ll:

• Gain a full understanding of the conduct of ethics and arbitration hearings, enforcement procedures and disciplinary guidelines.

• Learn about the mediation process and its benefits.

• Explore the mandatory Ombudsman program and citation options. 

Upcoming classes include:

March 7 in Syracuse

March 9 in Saratoga

March 10 in Lake Placid

March 27 in Batavia

March 28 in Binghamton 

Six hours of CE credit is included.  Cost: $125 members/$150 non-members. Registration information can be found at www.nysar.com.

Brian DiNardo is the president of NYSCAR and is a NYS licensed real estate broker, DiNardo Realty Corp., East Rochester, N.Y.

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