Real Estate Professionals from around the Globe attend NAR Convention 2009
One of the prime objectives for going to conventions is the opportunity to network with other professionals in your chosen field.
The NAR convention offered numerous great opportunities to network not only with REALTOR(S) from around the US but from many different countries.
There were the formal sessions of the International Operations Committee and ICREA, the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations, both of which were very informative but also somewhat formal.
And then there were the various networking sessions at the International Pavillion on the Expo floor.
If you've never witnessed people from every corner of the world speaking a multitude of languages converge on one spot eager to share information, exchange contacts, and discuss possible business opportunities, you would have seen it here. It was also interesting to observe the behavior of the different nationalities. Real estate has become global and with the right relationships and contacts it is possible to reach out to the world.
Oh yes, the French brought food - wine and cheese! Guess who got the most attention?
Plan on attending and having a great time networking in 2010!
"Midway" - Sunset Impressions
If you've been to the NAR Convention, you may recognize this sight! It's the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier docked along the San Diego Bay just a short walk from the convention center.
The ship is open to the public and I was told that an entire day would not be enough to see it all. With everything that was going on at the convention, there was no time to visit and I was content to capture some photos in the evening light. I love the way the sun reflects in the hull.
Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida Delivers Dictionaries to 3rd Graders
"The limits of your language are the limits of your world." - Ludwig Wittgenstein
This is the message printed on this year's edition of the student dictionaries that members of the Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida presented to the third graders of the Elementary Schools in Hernando County, Florida.
The dictionary project is an annual effort by Rotary International to promote language skills and awareness among young students as they are becoming proficient in reading and comprehension.
Met with curious looks from the students as we entered each classroom, the exitement of receiving a book "to keep forever" soon took over.
From looking up a special word to discovering graphs of the solar system, the multiplication table, or flipping to the last page of the book to discover the longest word in the English language with 1909 letters - it is a pleasure and a reward in itself to watch young children be so enthusiastic about reading and finding out about the world.
With this kind of curiosity, enthusiasm, and desire to learn and know, the world for these kids will be limitless.
Below: Participating Spring Hill Rotary Members
What to do and Where to go in Brooksville, Florida: Treasure Sale and Turkey Shoot
While I'm not sure what the "Turkey Shoot" is all about, I do know a good Fleamarket and Treasure Sale when I see one!
This Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 8 AM to 2 PM stop by Killingsworth Plaza on Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville for the Annual Treasure Sale conducted by the Junior Service League of Brooksville.
Booth rental is available so besides the Junior Service League, other community organizations such as the Rotary Club of Spring Hill are participating with "crafts, produce, plants, trash, and treasures" to raise funds for a variety of worthy causes.
There will be a raffle with a chance to win a free turkey - just in time for Thanksgiving!
Enjoy!
What to do and Where to go: Fall Harvest of Art in Spring Hill, Florida
The Spring Hill Art League will have its 36th Annual Fall Harvest of Art on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2009. Doors open at 10 AM each day and will be open until 5 PM on Saturday and until 4 PM on Sunday.
Traditionally an art show, this year the show is combined with a live music and food festival. The show is a juried art show with awards in the categories of fine art, fine craft, photo, and country crafts.
The event will take place at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. There will be a $4 admission charge which includes access to all the parks attractions including the always popular mermaid show and the wilderness river cruise down the scenic Weeki Wachee river.
This will be a fun event for the entire family and a great opportunity to explore Weeki Wachee Springs State Park at greatly discounted admission. At the same time, this is also a great opportunity to start shopping for very unique gifts for those special people on your holiday gift list!
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