2011 Annual Conference

Baltimore, Maryland, USA
September 28 – October 1, 2011

This is a past event.

About This Event

Schedule

Meeting time zone: Eastern Daylight Time ( time)

Wednesday September 28 PRE-CONFERENCE DAY 1
8:30 am–5:30 pm Extra: Wonders of Washington Tour ($159.00)
This tour will provide motor coach transportation to the nation's capitol as well as admission to two of the most popular museums in D.C. Your first stop will be the moving United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Housed in 265,000 square feet of space, this stop is an unforgettable experience. Your next stop will be a sit-down lunch at a DC institution-- Clyde's. Then it's on to one of the newest museum attractions-- the Newseum which opened in 2008. Featuring 6 levels of displays and experiences, this complex highlights the history of news and how major events have been covered throughout history. Your day will also include stops at the brand-new MLK Memorial honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and a photo op stop in front of The White House. The entire day will include "insider" narration from your knowledgeable and engaging guides. This is a taste of Washington you don't want to miss!
8:30–9:00 am District 1 Meeting Registration
You must register to attend this meeting!
9:00 am–4:00 pm District 1 Meeting
2:00–5:00 pm ARELLO® Registration Desk Open
Harbor Registration Desk ~ Level 4
 
Thursday September 29 PRE-CONFERENCE DAY 2/Committee Day
7:00 am–5:00 pm ARELLO Registration Desk Open
Harbor Registration Desk ~ Level 4
7:00–7:45 am Executive Committee Meeting
Boardroom ~ Level 3
7:30 am–3:30 pm Extra: Optional Spouse Tour: A Journey to Gettysburg ($80.00)
You'll travel by motorcoach to the famed historic battle site of Gettysburg. Enjoy a two-hour guided tour of the battlefield followed by a boxed lunch and time to visit the Gettysburg National Military Park, Museum and Cyclorama.
7:45–8:15 am District Caucuses
District 1 ~ Kent A & B District 2 ~ Harbor D District 3 ~ Harbor E District 4 ~ Laurel C District 5 ~ Laurel A District 6 ~ Laurel B
8:15–8:30 am Beverage Break
Harbor Foyer D
8:30–10:00 am Auction Advisory Group
Laurel C
8:30–10:00 am Exam Accreditation Committee ~ Closed Session
Kent B
8:30–10:00 am Joint Meeting: Appraisal, Mortgage and Home Inspection Advisory Groups
Kent C
8:30–10:00 am Law & Regulation Committee
Laurel A
8:30–10:00 am Membership Committee
Laurel B
8:30–10:00 am Real Estate Practices Advisory Group
Kent A
10:00–10:15 am Refreshment Break
Harbor Foyer D
10:15–11:30 am Exam Accreditation Committee ~ Open Session
Kent B
10:15–11:30 am Global Regulatory Best Practices Task Force
Kent C
10:15–11:30 am Investigator/Auditor Resource Committee
Laurel A
10:15–11:30 am Nominating Committee
Kent A
11:30 am–1:00 pm Lunch on your Own
1:00–2:30 pm Commission Member Resource Committee
Laurel B
1:00–2:30 pm Education Certification Committee
Kent B
1:00–2:30 pm Fair Housing Committee
Kent A
1:00–2:30 pm Supervising Broker Best Practices Task Force
Kent C
1:00–2:30 pm Timeshare Advisory Group
Laurel A
2:30–2:45 pm Refreshment Break
Harbor Foyer D
2:45–4:30 pm Affiliate Forum
Laurel B
2:45–4:30 pm Education Issues Committee
Kent B
2:45–4:30 pm Fair Housing Committee (continued...)
Kent A
2:45–4:30 pm Finance Committee
Laurel A
4:30–5:15 pm Orientation to ARELLO
Harbor D & E ~ This session will give you an overview of the association's structure as well as a glimpse into what to expect at the Annual Conference. Not just for first-timers...all attendees welcome!
5:30–7:00 pm Welcome Reception
Harbor Foyer (Level 4) ~ This is your first official chance to meet and mingle at ARELLO's 2011 Annual Conference. Enjoy some tunes from some talented local musicians (including two of ARELLO's own!) as you catch up with your ARELLO friends-- old and new!
 
Friday September 30 CONFERENCE DAY 1
7:30 am–3:30 pm ARELLO Registration Desk Open
Harbor Registration Desk ~ Level 4
8:00–8:45 am Grand Opening Kick-Off
Harbor D & E ~ Join us as we officially kick-off Annual Conference 2011 with a Baltimore greeting and welcome remarks from 2011 President Grace Berger and ARELLO CEO Bill Wald.
8:45–9:45 am "Navigating Change: Follow a Compass, Not a Map"
Harbor D & E ~ Our keynote presentation will be delivered by Steve Donahue, best-selling author, personal coach and documentary filmmaker. Steve will share insights on dealing with change and how to head in the right direction in uncertain conditions in both work and life.
9:45–10:00 am Refreshment Break
Harbor Foyer D
10:00–11:00 am Global Economic Outlook
Harbor D & E ~ Presented by Anirban Basu of Sage Policy Group. Mr. Basu will present the latest economic trends and how they impact our industry from a global perspective.
11:00–11:45 am Presentation on ARELLO® Re-Districting
Harbor D & E ~ by ARELLO's Immediate Past President, Gary Isom of Arkansas
11:45 am–1:00 pm Lunch on your Own
1:00–3:00 pm Who's New/What's New--Problems Seeking Solutions
Harbor D & E ~ Moderated by Teresa Hoffman of Nebraska and ARELLO's Jeff Foster. This interactive session will provide a forum for attendees to share experiences--whether it be challenges they face or success stories that could help others dealing with similar issues.
3:00–3:15 pm Refreshment Break
Harbor Foyer D
3:15–4:15 pm General Assembly & Committee Reports
Harbor D & E
5:00 pm Board for Cruise Begins
Boarding for the evening's networking cruise will take place at Pier 5 adjacent to the hotel.
5:30–7:30 pm Spirit of Baltimore Harbor Cruise --included in registration fee
Get ready for an evening of fun and sightseeing as you experience unparalleled views of the spectacular inner harbor of Baltimore. Dinner, music, networking and a relaxing sunset sail all await you!
 
Saturday October 01 CONFERENCE DAY 2
7:30 am–3:00 pm ARELLO Registration Desk Open
Harbor Registration Desk ~ Level 4
8:00–8:30 am Awards Presentation & REEA Update
Harbor D & E ~ Join us in honoring our 2011 award recipients as well as hear an update on our relationship with the Real Estate Educators Association presented by Joe McClary.
8:30–9:30 am The Future is Now!
Harbor D & E ~ Industry visionary Richard Mendenhall will discuss the latest trends and issues that are changing the real estate business. This dynamic presentation covers residential, commercial, technology, niche markets, shelter, politics and the many changes taking place that will impact the future of the real estate business.
9:30–9:45 am Refreshment Break
Harbor Foyer D
9:45–11:45 am Case Law Update
Harbor D & E ~ This always-popular conference session is presented by Tom Miller of North Carolina and features select case studies that always guarantee a lively discussion!
11:00 am–1:00 pm ARELLO Foundation Working Lunch *Closed Meeting*
Boardroom ~ Level 3
11:45 am–1:15 pm Lunch on your Own
1:15–2:45 pm Testing Panel Discussion
Harbor C ~ Hear a panel of experts discuss how exam security and integrity affects testing style and what is being done to prevent important issues such as exam espionage.
1:15–2:45 pm The Dodd-Frank Bill: What You Need to Know
Laurel Room ~ presented by Lissa Lamkin-Broome. This session will provide an overview of this bill designed for increasing consumer protection--including the mortgage lending arena. She will then dig down into the specifics of the act and how it affects the real estate industry.
2:45–3:00 pm Refreshment Break
Harbor Foyer D
3:00–4:30 pm Closing Presentation: Forget Me Not
Harbor D & E ~ Bob Gray's unique and interactive seminar on improving your memory and recall skills is, well, unforgettable! Don't miss this session as Bob reveals the untapped potential in each of us.
6:00–6:45 pm Installation Reception
Harbor Foyer
6:45–9:30 pm Installation Banquet --dressy/cocktail attire
Harbor C ~ Cap off your 2011 Annual Conference experience with an elegant evening featuring the installation of ARELLO's 2012 President and officers.
 
Sunday October 02 POST-CONFERENCE DAY
7:30–8:30 am Program Committee (working breakfast)
Essex C
8:30 am–4:30 pm 2011 Commissioner College
Dover (Level 3) ~ All new regulatory board/council/commission members and administrators will benefit from presentations exploring many of the special considerations involved in regulatory decision-making. The course also serves as a valuable refresher course for veteran members and administrators.
9:00 am–12:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting
Essex A & B
12:30–4:00 pm Strategic Plan and Vision of ARELLO with Bill Wald
Essex A & B (lunch in Essex C) ~ (Board of Directors Only) We would like to have time set aside after the Annual Conference to give the Board an opportunity to get to know Bill, have an opportunity to flesh out the Strategic Plan and Vision of ARELLO with the "new" guy and get his perspective after being on the job for 5 months. In order to have a count for Lunch and the need for extra rooms within our Room Block, please RSVP to Jessica at jessica@arello.org. You may also call Jessica at 312-893-5882.

While the overall event dates are generally set well in advance, the individual session times are subject to change without notice.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Platinum

Gold

$2000

Sponsorship of activities by vendors or regulated entities at this conference or meeting shall not be construed as an endorsement by ARELLO of the sponsoring entity or of the products, services, policies or positions. The sponsorship is not intended by the vendor or regulated entity, nor should it be construed by anyone, to influence the decisions of ARELLO and its representatives.

Hotel Information

Baltimore Marriott Waterfront

700 Aliceanna Street

Baltimore, Maryland USA

800-228-9290 or 410-385-3000

ARELLO® rate is $219 per night, plus tax

Extended Deadline for reservations is September 9 ,2011

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bwiwf-baltimore-marriott-waterfront/

Message to Attendees:   ARELLO® has made every effort to secure the best possible group nightly room rate for you at this event. That rate results from a negotiated overall package of event needs such as sleeping rooms, meeting room space and other requirements. ARELLO® will incur costs if the association falls short of its minimum room block guarantee. Please help ARELLO® keep the costs of this event as low as possible by booking your housing needs at the designated host hotel and in the ARELLO® room block.  Reserving outside the contracted room block may jeopardize ARELLO's ability to meet its contracted obligations and to keep registration fees to a minimum. ARELLO® appreciates your support and understanding of this important issue. Thank you 

Transportation Information

Ground Transportation

 

Welcome to Baltimore!
ARELLO  Annual Conference
(service provided by The Airport Shuttle) Airport Ground Transportation Fare Special

 

Enjoy DISCOUNT rides to & from The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront

BWI Airport: $22-$8 off = $14 per person

 

Dulles & Reagan Airports: $106-414 off = $92

 

*Each additional passenger in your Dulles and Reagan party travels for only $9

 

How To Reserve

Click on the icon below that best meets your travel itinerary. OR, Call 800-776-0323 or 410-381-2772, press 2 and refer to Profile # 157958.

GO Airport Shuttle is offering discount rides between the airport and the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. They serve BWI, Dulles and Reagan National Airports. For details, click on the following link:


AIRPORT TRANSFERS ONLINE

Attire Information

Business Casual

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATIONS: All requests for refunds must be in writing. Cancellations received by midnight August 29, 2011 will receive a full refund. There is a $50.00 cancellation fee for cancellations received after August 29, 2011. Cancellations received after September 14, 2011 and before September 21, 2011 may receive a refund of 50% of registration fee. There is no refund for cancellations received after September 21, 2011. Refunds for cancellations due to an illness, injury, death or emergency will be considered on a case by case basis by the ARELLO® Chief Executive Officer.

Registration Fee Information

NameAvailabilityFee
Non-Member (Regulatory)
Representative of a jurisdiction that qualifies for Regulatory membership but is not current with its member dues.
  • On or after 7/13/2011
  • On or before 10/2/2011
 		$690.00
Non-Member
  • On or after 7/13/2011
  • On or before 10/2/2011
 		$625.00
Regulatory Member
Representative of a member jurisdiction that is current with its member dues.
  • On or after 7/13/2011
  • On or before 10/2/2011
 		$570.00
Affiliate/Associate Member
Affiliate or Associate Member (does not qualify for regulatory membership) and is current with member dues.
  • On or after 7/13/2011
  • On or before 10/2/2011
 		$510.00
Allied Member
Representative of a regulatory organization that does not issue real estate licenses or registrations.
  • On or after 7/13/2011
  • On or before 10/2/2011
 		$510.00
Emeritus Member
  • On or after 7/13/2011
  • On or before 10/2/2011
 		$400.00
Individual Member
Individual who was formerly an active Regulatory Member, but now pays dues as an individual to continue to receive membership benefits.
  • On or after 7/13/2011
  • On or before 7/18/2011
 		$400.00
Guest
A non-member spouse/guest accompanying a full conference attendee - includes all events, receptions and meals provided by the conference.
  • On or after 7/13/2011
  • On or before 10/2/2011
 		$210.00
Registration closes on:9/15/11

Please note that registration fees for attendees are set to ensure ARELLO's costs are covered including the hotel/venue service charges and state and local taxes. Every effort is made to make these reasonable and affordable for our members.