GEORGIA REALTORS “RIDE THE WAVE”


This past September, more than 500 Georgia REALTORS®


®


made the journey to Destin, Fla.,


to “Ride the Wave” of networking, continuing education, and good times at the 2013 Annual Convention & Expo. Attendees had 17 continuing education sessions from which to choose, along with several forums on topics ranging from global real estate to technology. Several GAR committees met to conduct the business of the Association, and the sold-out Expo of- fered a variety of tools and services to make business more efficient for our attendees. A de- lightful keynote address during Opening Session from Vicki Hitzges kept attendees smiling, as did the announcement of Faron W. King as 2013 REALTOR®


of the Year (ROTY). Networking


opportunities came in a variety of formats—Grand Opening Cocktail Party, Happy Hour in the Expo, Bingo, and even a tennis tournament! Don’t miss your next opportunity to join in the fun of a GAR Conference —turn to the special section in the center of this magazine to learn about the 2014 GAR Inaugural & Legislative Conference coming to Atlanta this February.


1 Match Kaminer, Margie Medlin and Wendy Bunch are ready for an afternoon of continuing education sessions.


2 Attendees had several options of food to choose from at the Grand Opening Cocktail Party. Three different food functions — Grand Opening Cocktail Party, Lunch on the Go in the Expo, and Brunch in the Expo — are included in your convention registration fee.


3 REALTOR® of the Year Nominees


Randy Clements, Iris Cobb and Linda Cook await the start of the Opening Session, where they marched across the stage and waved to the audience.


4 Keynote Speaker Vicki Hitzges kept the audiences in stitches with her presentation, “Take off Your Stress, You Can Leave Your Hat On!”


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5 Faron W. King receives his ROTY pin from President Robin Lance after being announced as the 2013 ROTY. For more about Faron, turn to page 26.


6 NAR First Vice President Chris Polychron addressed the GAR Board of Directors and presented President Robin Lance with a token of appreciation on behalf of NAR.


7 Carpet Capital REALTORS® donned their beach gear for “Surf’s Up!” party on Thursday evening.


8 A scavenger hunt was among the festivities during the “Surf’s Up!’ party, with contestants scroung ing for items from audience members.


9 A variety of prizes and a lively emcee brought a smile to everyone who packed the room for the Bingo Tournament on Friday afternoon.


10 REALTORS® hula-hooped


their way to prizes and fun at the “Surf’s Up!” party.


11 YPN Georgia members enjoyed mingling with YPN Networks from the Florida and Tennessee REALTOR®


Associations. (l-r) Rett


Harmon, Dwayne Hicks, Lauren Yates, Donna Harrison, Joey Tucker, and Deanna Beckwith.


12 2013 GAR President Robin Lance poses with Convention Chair Jana Waycaster.


13 Attendees had the opportunity to visit more than 45 different vendors in the Expo.


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