2012 Mid-Year Conference

Austin, Texas USA
April 11–14, 2012

About This Event

Real estate regulators will gather in Austin, TX to develop solutions that will ensure greater consumer protection for the citizens of their jurisdictions. The program includes education sessions as well as working group meetings and networking opportunities.

ARELLO® volunteers serve in terms that begin on January 1st of each year and the Mid-Year Meeting is the workgroup’s first chance to discuss and report progress toward assigned objectives.

Schedule is subject to change.

Schedule

Meeting time zone: Eastern Daylight Time ( time)

Wednesday April 11 Pre-Conference
8:00 am–4:00 pm Meeting Registration Opens
This will Include District 4 Conference Registration. Texas Foyer West
9:00 am–4:00 pm District 4 Conference
Big Bend A, B and C
5:30–7:00 pm Welcome Reception - Networking Round Up
Join fellow attendees for the opening reception on the 17th-floor Foothills Ballroom with panoramic views of downtown Austin's skyline. Sponsored by AMP & Rice Insurance Services Company, LLC Dress: Western Casual
 
Thursday April 12 Conference
7:00 am–3:00 pm Meeting Registration Desk
Texas Foyer West
7:30–8:00 am Orientation to ARELLO
Conducted by 2011 ARELLO President Grace Berger
8:15–8:30 am Meeting Welcome & Opening Remarks
Welcome to Austin and President Introduction by: Douglas E. Oldmixon, Administrator, Texas Real Estate Commission. Mid Year Meeting Welcome by 2012 President Karen Crowson.
8:30–9:30 am A View from the Top
This presentation aims to discuss myths surrounding leadership, the CEO’s outlook on the Association and new program methodologies. Speaker – Bill Wald, ARELLO CEO
9:30–9:45 am Refreshment Break
9:45 am–12:00 pm Fair Housing Committee
9:45 am–12:00 pm Law and Regulation Committee
9:45 am–12:00 pm Membership Committee
9:45 am–12:00 pm The Fallacies, Facts and Fundamentals of Licensing Exams
An Open Forum – The Fallacies, Facts and Fundamentals of Licensing Exams – Hosted by the Examination Accreditation Committee.
12:00–1:30 pm ARELLO Foundation Working Luncheon
12:00–1:30 pm Lunch on Your Own
1:30–3:00 pm Commission Member Resource Committee
1:30–3:00 pm Investigator /Auditor Resources Committee
1:30–3:00 pm Joint Meeting~ Appraisal Advisory Group, Mortgage Advisory Group and Home Inspection Advisory Group
1:30–3:00 pm Re-District Task Force
1:30–3:00 pm Supervising Broker Best Practices Task Force
3:00–3:15 pm Refreshment Break
3:15–4:45 pm Education Certification Committee
3:15–4:45 pm Working with Community Associations
Session on working with Community Associations Ms. Lucia “Pia” Trigiani
 
Friday April 13 Conference
7:00 am–3:00 pm Meeting Registration Desk
7:00–8:00 am Executive Committee Working Breakfast
8:30–9:30 am Awareness Segment -Money Laundering
Real Estate Money Laundering Speaker: Michael Rosen of U.S. Treasury • Hear Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (US Treasury Department) studies of suspicious activity reports-Law enforcement prosecutions of real estate agents for money laundering. • Learn the Treasury legal authority under Bank Secrecy Act-banks, non-banks mortgage rule • The Financial Action Task Force and anti-money laundering (AML) Recommendations related to gatekeepers, (attorneys, accountants, real estate agents) • FATF (Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering )AML guidance for real estate agents; including risk factors, and internal controls to mitigate risk • Working with the U.S. private sector to tailor FATF guidance/National Association of Realtors AML Paper-Example is the American Bar Association Good Practices paper. • ARELLO’s possible role to raise awareness of AML *** Session Drawing***
9:30–9:45 am Refreshment Break
9:45 am–12:00 pm Auction Advisory Group
9:45 am–12:00 pm Finance Committee
9:45 am–12:00 pm Real Estate Practice Advisory Group
9:45 am–12:00 pm Timeshare Advisory Group
12:00–1:30 pm Lunch on Your Own
1:30–3:00 pm Real Estate Forecast 2012
2012 Economic Real Estate Forecast presentation given by Dr. Jim Gaines, Research Economist with the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University
3:00–3:15 pm Refreshment Break
3:15–4:15 pm General Membership Meeting - Open Forum
4:15–4:45 pm Program Committee Meeting
5:30–7:00 pm Colleague Dinner
Dinner Tex-Mex Style
 
Saturday April 14 Post Conference
8:00–11:00 am Board of Directors Meeting

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

Gold

Bronze

Welcome Reception

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

Hyatt Regency Austin
208 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
888-421-1442 or 402-592-6464
ARELLO® rate is $175 single/$200 double plus tax
Deadline for reservations is March 30, 2012

Hotel Discount Rate Code: G-DARE

Book Your Hotel Stay Online

* All guest rooms will have complimentary hard-wired internet. 

http://austin.hyatt.com
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

Area Information

Welcome to The Live Music Capital of the World® - Austin, Texas. Where day or night, weekday or weekend, you can always find something playing. And live music is just the beginning.

So, go ahead. Have a look around. They have tour guides ready to show you our city and some of our favorite hangouts. Check out all the places to catch a show, get a bite, do some shopping, find out what really makes Austin weird and more in this big city meets laid-back college town.

Austin 360

http://www.austintexas.org/

Activities for Spouses

Tours, Tours and More Tours!

Water Tour - Family Friendly

Transportation Information

New Travel Benefits
Flying to ARELLO® Meetings

Delta Airlines

Book direct with airline:
Delta Airlines   1-800-328-1111 - Discount code: NM8RM

It's easy to access our Austin airport hotel.
Taxi:
Taxi transportation to and from our Austin Texas airport hotel is approximately $20 - $27 for one passenger. Taxi transport to the Amtrak station is approximately $5 (1.5 miles).

Local Transit:
The city bus is a 50 cent fare and three stops.

Airport Super Shuttle:
Transfer from the airport to the hotel is $14.00 one way  or $26.00 round trip. ( price correction) Reservations are not required for transport from the airport to the hotel, but advance pickup arrangements must be secured to travel from the hotel to the airport. Please call 512-258-3826 or contact the concierge to arrange a pickup.

Car Rental:
Numerous rental companies offer complimentary delivery of rental vehicles to the hotel. Please contact the concierge for more information.

Attire Information

Business

Frequently Asked Questions

Sponsorship Opportunities that work:

ARELLO® Mid Year Meeting offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities at our domestic and international. Sponsorship can help you gain exposure with top industry leaders, government officials and regulator practitioners from around the country. Sponsorship can also help you:

• Enhance your reputation by partnering with ARELLO®
• Build relationships with key figures in the world of real estate law and regulation, including real estate  policy makers
• Position your company or firm as a leader in the regulation field

Contact Jessica Sivels at Jessica@arello.org for sponsorship opportunities.

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATIONS: All requests for refunds must be in writing. Cancellations received by midnight March 2, 2012 will receive a full refund. There is a $50.00 cancellation fee for cancellations received after March 2, 2012. Cancellations received after March 16, 2012 and before March 30, 2012 may receive a refund of 50% of registration fee. There is no refund for cancellations received after March 30, 2012. 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.
  • Everyone
$535.00
Regulatory Member
Representative of a member jurisdiction that is current with its member dues.
  • Everyone
$435.00
Non-Member
  • Everyone
$435.00
Affiliate/Associate Member
Affiliate or Associate Member (does not qualify for regulatory membership) and is current with member dues.
  • Everyone
$395.00
Allied Member
Representative of a regulatory organization that does not issue real estate licenses or registrations.
  • Everyone
$395.00
Emeritus Member
  • Everyone
$355.00
Individual Member
Individual who was formerly an active Regulatory Member, but now pays dues as an individual to continue to receive membership benefits.
  • Everyone
$355.00
Guest
A non-member spouse/guest accompanying a full conference attendee - includes all events, receptions and meals provided by the conference.
  • Everyone
$175.00
Guest - Welcome Reception Only
Guests who only wish to attend the Welcome Reception.
  • Everyone
$35.00
Registration closes on:3/28/12

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.

Documents

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 2012 Mid Year Meeting Printable Roster.pdf
Printable Roster
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 Mid Year 2012 Sponsorship Package PDF.pdf
Sponsorship Package
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 Printable schedule 2012 Mid Year meeting 2.pdf
Printable Schedule
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