EALTOR® NEWS VOL. 4 ISSUE 1 JAN/FEB 2013
central pasco association of REALTORS®
An Association Created by REALTORS® for REALTORS® In the 21st CENTURY
PRESIDENT Ed Anderson Action 100 Realty Ed@Action100Realty.com
Kicking off the New Year 2013
PRESIDENT-ELECT Toby Caroline Sun ‘N Fun Realty TobyParadise@aol.com VICE PRESIDENT Deborah Catterton Charles Rutenberg Realty DebCatt@gmail.com SECRETARY Margie Bradley SouthShore Homes & Properties MargieBradley@msn.com TREASURER Alex Koumiss StarLight Realty Alex@StarLightRealtyTampa.com PAST PRESIDENT Patsy Peterman Seagrass Realty Patsy.Peterman@gmail.com DIRECTOR Tonya Bouvette Prudential Tropical TBouvette@PruTropical.com DIRECTOR Vicki Derbes Prudential Tropical Realty VDerbes@PruTropical.com DIRECTOR Lynn Mooney SouthShore Homes & Properties Lynn@LynnMooney.com DIRECTOR Pete Rundel Action 100 Realty Pete@Action100Realty.com DIRECTOR Joan Staut Sun ‘N Fun Realty SellParadise@gmail.com BUSINESS PARTNER LIAISON Lynne Tonte National Property Inspections Steifflover@verizon.net
Melanie Chadwell-Norris 2012 President WCR Tampa
The Honorable Bob Buckhorn Mayor of The City of Tampa
Ed Anderson CPAR President 2013
The Central Pasco Association of Realtors ® kicked off the New Year of 2013 with a big bang. Our first luncheon was a joint meeting with the national award winning Tampa Chapter of the Womens’ Council of Realtors®. Our keynote speaker was none other than the Honorable Bob Buckhorn, Mayor of the City of Tampa. Mayor Buckhorn was a lively, gregarious speaker and extremely informative. He spoke for over an hour and gave us great insight into what makes Tampa Bay such a fabulous place to live and work. We had an extensive Q & A afterwards and he expanded on his thoughts and plans for the next years of growth for our area. There was a packed house with almost 100 attendees for this joint meeting and a great time was had by all! Watch your email for a video excerpt of this presentation that will be linked to our CPARFL.com website courtesy of Deborah Farmer from Howling Wolf Productions. You don’t want to miss a meeting this year! We guarantee fun and information! Check out our SMILE page for more photos.
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The Florida Chapter Young Professionals Network (YPN) was established to offer young professional Realtors in Florida opportunities to network and strengthen working relationships. YPN members like to connect and have fun. YPN events, funded entirely by sponsors, consistently draw hundreds of REALTORS® and often are booked to capacity. As a member of the YPN, you can stay abreast of industry happenings, have your own sounding board, and have an opportunity to be more involved. There are also special invitations to NAR sponsored YPN events. YPN events are a fun way for members to meet other real estate professionals from around the country, build a referral network, and learn about new and free resources from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. CPAR will be starting a YPN chapter in 2013. We need our members to get involved and help get this very important organization started. You will be receiving more information via email. Hopefully, we can get our first event scheduled soon. If you already belong to another chapter of YPN, no problem. You can join ours as well. For more information, contact me at ed@action100realty.com. I will send you more information about starting the chapter and how to become involved. Looking forward to a great 2013! Ed Anderson CPAR President 2013
The Brightest and Best Making a Difference for You!
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Ruth Peeples Account Executive cell 813-240-4277
Ingeborg Ryals The CPAR/WCR joint meeting also featured Ingeborg Ryals, a Tampa author and surviver of Nazi Germany persecution. Her new memoir is “The Tears of War”. The author was a sheltered teenage girl in 1945 when the Red Army occupied her village in what would become East Germany, and her chilling account details how the Soviet occupation force cruelly abused the civilian population it had liberated from the scourge of Nazism. Rape, disease, and malnutrition were just a few of the indignities Ryals endured; her situation only worsened when the Soviets sent her to a labor camp on an island in the Baltic Sea. A daring escape enabled her to make her way to the American section of Berlin — and a new life of freedom — but at the nearly unbearable cost of leaving beloved family and friends behind. “The Tears of War” is a reminder to us all of the devastating impact war inflicts on innocent lives on both sides of the battle lines — even generations after hostilities cease. As neighbors around her committed suicide rather than live under the depraved rule of their Soviet occupiers, Ryals vowed to not give in to her fears — nor her tears. The stunning result of her courage under fire, “The Tears of War” is nothing less than a must-read memoir. Thank you Ms. Ryals for spending time with us at CPAR and sharing your story. For more information, visit http://www.iuniverse.com. FOR SALE StarlightRealtyInc.com
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WELCOME MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION New Realtor® Members: LaRosa Realty: Joseph LaRosa Coldwell Banker Advantage Team: David Jamison People’s Choice Realty: Jay Hundt Monte Real Estate: Frank Monte Monte Real Estate: Robin Moravec-Evans Progressive Realty of TampaBay: Ana Reynicke-Perretta Team Grimaldi, Inc.: Barbara Larkins New Business Partners (formerly called Affiliate Members): Juan Mota – Mota Insurance Arthur Draper – Perry Draper Law, P.A. Brian Arrighi – Boss & Arrighi, PA. Steve Dumas – Rainbow International Restoration James Ward – Class Act Inspections
(L to R) Safety Instructors: Bill Strand - Dead End Firearms, Michael Fluno – Castle Firearms Education, CPAR President 2013 – Ed Anderson
So we brought you a safety training class! It was an extremely fun and informative class to teach us all how to be more observant to defend ourselves in various situations. We also learned how to obtain a Concealed Weapons Permit. Our speakers were Michael Fluno, an NRA certified Firearm Instructor and owner of Castle Firearm Education and Bill Strand owner of Dead End Firearms, Inc. Bill is also a fellow Realtor® with Greater Tampa Bay Real Estate Services, Inc. Both speakers gave the members vital information on how to handle firearms and some legal information concerning firearms and concealed weapons permits. Did you know that if you carry mace or pepper spray and if the weight is over 2 ounces, you need a license? We learned this and much more! Another well attended session at Pebble Creek Golf and Country Club.
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In 2012, we began the year with 116 Realtor members and ended with 174! A 50% net increase in membership! A new year has begun and CPAR is off to a GREAT start with an additional 10 members. Keep it up, everyone! This year has already been a very busy one for CPAR as we participated in the SUPRA lockbox exchange in February. I would like to thank CPAR members, Lynn Mooney, Patsy Peterman, Toby Caroline and Deborah Catterton, who helped to make the process run smoothly and efficiently. We even managed to have some fun as well.
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CPAR Affiliate members are now known as CPAR Business Partners. Whatever you call us – we have a lot of FUN! We kicked off 2013 with a February After Hours Mixer held at Elsa’s TexMex Restaurant in Lutz. With over 20 people in attendance, it was another successful event for CPAR.
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Mixers are a great way to meet Real Estate Professionals in a casual, fun and open atmosphere. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors for the excellent food spread. Each sponsor had the opportunity to speak for a few minutes, offering us updated or new information on their services.
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The CPAR Business Partners always look forward to saying “thank you” to the Realtors for their continued support and business at these mixers. We encourage all CPAR Realtors to join the fun. Our next After Hours Mixer is on April 2nd at Prime Bar, Shops at Wiregrass. Hope everyone will come out for a great night of networking, great food and fun! Thanks again to our February Food Sponsors: Chris Black Insurance ~ Inland Homes ~ Hillsborough Title ~ Ram Insurance Ierna’s Heating & Cooling ~ Mota Insurance ~ Tampa Home Inspections Let me know if you want to be a sponsor at our next event. You will receive space on the event flyer, an opportunity to speak and recognition in the eNews. Contact me today! Call 813-973-2004 or email me at csi.npi@verizon.net Lynne Tonte, CPAR Business Partner Liaison National Property Inspections
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EDUCATION SESSIONS
DEDUCTIONS FOR 2012 INCOME TAXES
CPAR had a well attended and very informative educational Session Tuesday, February 19th at Meadow Pointe Community Center, on Deductions for 2012 Income Taxes. Our speaker, Larry Shrewsbury, CPA, gave us a bonus with a lively discussion on tax law changes and what to expect in 2013, Larry stated that he would know more in November of this year the changes in 2014. Larry’s great sense of humor, quick wit and extensive knowledge, made this a fun class. He explained the difference between employee versus independent contractor status, and how the tax laws affect both. He also touched on differences between S Corporation, C Corporations and LLCs. Did you know? The annual exclusion applies to gifts to each donation. In other words, if you give each of your children $13,000 on or after January 1, 2012, the annual exclusion applies to each gift. How long should you hold onto your receipts and tax records? It all depends on each person’s tax return but basically you should keep your tax receipts and records for 7 years; however, we discovered there are some receipts and records you should keep forever. This educational session was sponsored by Frank Monte with Centurion Financial Group. Frank also explained to us the benefits of filing a claim as a Realtor for the BP Oil Spill money. Deborah Catterton - CPAR Vice President 2013 Charles Rutenberg Realty Additional Note: Just a note to say that I really appreciated the knowledge and time the CPA spent at the meeting on February 19, 2013. It was very good and thanks for the opportunity I had to attend. Phyllis Vollrath ~ Vollrath Realty, Inc.
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With eKey, your Smartphone is the Key... Do you have a Smartphone? Want to carry just one device? CPAR has a limited supply of Smartphone adapters (Fob 3). Upgrade NOW to turn your Smartphone into your lockbox key! FIRST download the free eKey ‘app’:
iPhone – Select ‘App Store’ icon, select Search and search for Supra eKEY, select the app, & tap Install Android – Select ‘Market’ icon, select Search and search for Supra eKEY, select the app, & tap Install BlackBerry – Select ‘App World’ icon, select Search and search for Supra eKEY, select the app & tap install
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OFFICE ADDRESS: 27642 Cashford Circle, Suite 110, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 • Phone: 813-406-6081 • Fax: 813-712-2865 • Info@CPARfl.org www.CPARfl.com
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PLUS Do you qualify for some FREE $$$$ Kimberley Anderson Centurion Financial Group Thursday March 14, 2013 Pebble Creek Country Club 10050 Regents Park Drive Tampa, FL 33647 11:30 AM—12:00 PM Registration 12:00 PM—1:30 PM Meeting ~Reservations~ Internet: www.cparfl.com Call: 813-406-6081 $15.00 Advance Reservations—$20.00 At The Door
OFFICE ADDRESS: 27642 Cashford Circle, Suite 110, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 • Phone: 813‐406‐6081 • Fax: 813‐712‐2865 • Info@CPAR.org www.CPAR.com
Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce 2013 Expo “Community Spotlight” CPAR will be participating in the 2013 CPCC Business Expo and we need help to make it a success. This is an excellent opportunity to meet thousand of residents, visitors and other business people in our community and introduce them to the BEST Realtor Association around! Put the SPOTLIGHT on you and your business! Please contact VICKI DERBES, Chairperson, to volunteer, to donate promotional items, or for more information. Email: vderbes@prutropical.com Phone: 813.712.8438
Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex 3023 Collier Parkway Land O’ Lakes
MARCH 15 & 16, 2013
Friday 4:00PM - 7:00PM Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO is Central Pasco’s largest showcase for its members and give them an excellent opportunity for local businesses and organizations to showcase their products and services to thousands of residents, visitors and other business people. It brings together more than 100 businesses under one roof from Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, Wesley Chapel and Tampa.
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Meetings March
SPEAKER
guestspeaker Thursday, March 21 11:30AM-1:30PM at: Pebble
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10550 Regents Park Dr., Tampa 33647
Tiffanie Kellog helps people make more money in less time while having fun. She owns Thread Art, a business that specializes in helping companies make more money through promotional products! Tiffanie also loves helping people grow their business by WOM Marketing through: training BNI Members and Referral Institute programs, being a contributing author on “Money on the Table”, sharing through professional speaker, and blogging at www.tiffaniekellog.com, just to name a few.
April
SPEAKER
Thursday, April 18 11:30AM-1:30PM Location to be determined.
Bob Henriquez
Hillsborough County Property Appraiser
Bob has eleven years experience as Senior Planner with Hillsborough County Planning and Growth Management and the Planning Commission where he served as the Damage Assessment Coordinator and as the Intergovernmental Liaison to the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. He was the Government Affairs Coordinator for the Builder’s Association of Greater Tampa before resigning to run for the State House of Representatives. He worked for
a year as a planning manager for SBA Communications, and also worked as a planner/project manager for URS Corporation and Tampa Bay Engineering. He also worked for Atwell-Hicks Development Consultants as a Project/Business Development Coordinator and served as a Special Hearing Master for Hillsborough County for Land Use disputes.
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GOLFLEARNLUNCH 18 Hole Golf Scramble: Check in at 8am, cost $79 per person includes lunch. Don’t Miss It! The foursome special only $300 includes golf and lunch for 4. PMN Course “The Business of Your Business: 9am-5pm, cost $99 per person
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INFORMED A NOTE FROM FLORIDA REALTORS ® PAC Florida Realtors PAC will begin inviting your PAC Investors to start participating in the Florida Realtors PAC monthly billing program. This service is being provided through NAR’s Convio platform and puts the member in control of their own investments. Below are two links that can be shared with Investors. Each link is specific to one of two categories of Investor. State Award Investors and National Award Investors. See descriptions for further information. Upon completing the form, your member will begin having a monthly investment billed to them via credit or debit card. Charges will occur on the same day of each following month and can be set to occur for a period of time or continuously for throughout the year. Should errors occur, the member will be notified via email to make the necessary corrections (e.g., card expires, change in address, etc…). Charges are automatically loaded into the Aristotle reporting system and are reconciled on a regular basis. Please review each link and share any questions or comments you may have. Our goal is to ensure any questions that could come about are addressed now. Thank you for your continued support of Florida Realtors PAC. State Award Investor – http://www2.realtoractioncenter.com/site/Donation2?df_id=2940&2940.donation=form1 Description – SAI are members who invest in the PAC at award levels of $15 - $999. Those award levels are: Investor – minimum investment of $15 annually 99 Club – investment of $99 annually Capital Club – investment of $250 annually Statesman – investment of $500 and a sustaining investment of $250 each year thereafter Gold Sustaining – investors who have given $99 for ten years with a $99 investment each year thereafter National Award Investor – http://www2.realtoractioncenter.com/site/Donation2?df_id=3080&3080.donation=form1 Description – NAI are members who invest in the PAC at award levels of $1,000 to $10,000. Those award levels are: Sterling R - $1,000 investment annually Crystal R - $2,500 initial investment and, a sustaining investment of $1,500 each year thereafter Golden R - $5,000 initial investment and, a sustaining investment of $2,000 each year thereafter Jack Greacen Senior Political Representative | FloridaRealtors®
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